Dino IsaacThe Jungle BoyBy Dino Isaac

a Singapore story

The jungle boy born in a bush who went from SIA steward to aspiring social worker.

As featured in

the story reel

Into the Concrete Jungle

Scroll or drag through the chapters — from a birth in the bushes to a life spent helping others through theirs.

Dino sitting on steps outside a block of flats
Dino looking through old childhood photographs on a table
Dino's birth certificate listing Gambas Avenue, open space surrounded by bushes
A worn childhood photograph of Dino in a red shirt held in hand
Dino looking out of a car window in profile
Dino in Singapore Airlines uniform holding a gold balloon
Dino walking his dog along an HDB corridor
Dino cooking with his mother as part of his healing
Dino smiling while carrying his dog
01 / 09
CNAthe documentary

Born in the Bushes of Singapore: The Jungle Boy's Story of Abuse, Survival & Hope

A CNA Insider documentary following Dino Isaac's journey from a children's home to Singapore Airlines cabin crew, and now toward social work.

On The Red Dot: Finding — Dino Isaac reconnects with the Primary 3 teacher whose kindness gave him hope
Documentary

now featured

On The Red Dot: Finding

Episode 4 — Dino Isaac reconnects with the Primary 3 teacher whose kindness gave him hope after a traumatic childhood. A story about the people who see us when we feel invisible.

the autobiography

The Jungle Boy: A Singapore Son

A memoir of resilience, belonging, and hope. Born in an open space along Gambas Avenue and raised in a children's home, Dino's journey is a story about second chances and finding light in unexpected places.

The Jungle Boy book cover