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But his fate took a tragic twist when he suffered cardiac arrest during the trip and died.
Darren Loh Ying Xiu, 17, a Year Five pupil of Anglo-Chinese School (International) died in Kota Kinabalu, East Malaysia, on Monday, said his family in a statement to the press yesterday.
Darren's uncle, Mr Nick Chiang, issued a statement about the teen's death in which the family described Darren as an "active, happy and optimistic" boy.
He had volunteered to take part in the project, together with 12 students and three teachers.
The team had left on Sunday and on the second day, they were preparing to help build a house.
Mid-way through the activities, Darren suddenly suffered heart failure and collapsed.
"Attempts by the school were made to resuscitate him on the spot. Darren was pronounced dead at the local hospital the same day," said the statement.
"Darren was very much looking forward to this trip as a testament to his compassionate nature," the family said.
Darren, the eldest of five, was the adopted son of Mr David Loh Kim Kang, a high-flyer in stockbroking and investment circles.
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