A migrant worker from India who is working in Singapore, won a whopping $18,888 during a company event inspired by the Squid Game TV show.
The heartwarming incident was captured in a TikTok video, which showed Selvam Arumugam, a 42-year-old migrant worker from India, being announced as the winner of the huge amount of money.
Event inspired by Squid Game
The company hosting the event, Pollisum Engineering, incorporated elements inspired by the popular Netflix K-drama ‘Squid Game’ into their annual dinner and dance (D&D) celebration.
The participants engaged in various challenges reminiscent of the show, including the well-known ‘Red Light, Green Light’ game. To further embrace the theme, attendees donned tracksuit jackets featuring numbers similar to those seen in the series.
The event featured creative decorations, such as a massive ball filled with specimen banknotes suspended from a crane. Attendees were also treated to the presence of guards outfitted in red jumpsuits and distinctive masks adorned with symbols, mirroring the attire from ‘Squid Game’. Fortunately, the event was all about fun and amusement, and no harm befell anyone.
Only 35 employees chosen to take part
Among the participants, Selvam Arumugam emerged victorious in all the games, ultimately leading to his remarkable win of S$18,888.
The press release emphasizes his unwavering determination and perseverance throughout the challenges. The company, Pollisum Engineering, randomly selected only 35 fortunate employees to partake in the games, making Mr. Selvam’s triumph all the more fortuitous.
When the emcee announced him as the winner, Mr. Selvam was visibly moved by the moment. Overwhelmed with emotion, he dropped to his knees in front of the company’s managing director and group chairman, bowing three times while shedding tears of joy. The grand prize, presented to him in the form of an extravagant cash bouquet, equates to approximately 1.5 years’ worth of his salary.
Buying a plot of land in India
In an act of selflessness, Mr. Selvam expressed his intentions to utilize the winnings for a noble cause. With a total of 17 family members in his care, including his wife, three children, and the families of his deceased brothers, he plans to purchase a plot of land and construct a house for them in India. This endeavor is a fulfillment of his long-standing aspiration to provide a stable and secure home for his loved ones.
Pollisum Engineering generously distributed a total of S$100,000 worth of prizes during the event. The second-place winner received S$8,888, while the third-place winner obtained S$6,888, making their achievements noteworthy as well. Additionally, the company acknowledged several employees with long-term service awards, ranging from S$500 to S$1,500 in cash.
@emceebotakkai *edit* 1.5 years of salary and not 2! 👍 Imagine winning $18,888 at your company's dnd! one of the biggest I have ever given out and to a very deserving and sensible man who ask his boss to safekeep his money. Love it!! Kudos to @pollisumgroup ♬ original sound – emceebotakkai