The award foundation hailed Professor Tommy Koh as an exemplary leader in international diplomacy who spent decades advancing dialogue and peaceful resolutions among nations.

The award foundation hailed Professor Tommy Koh as an exemplary leader in international diplomacy who spent decades advancing dialogue and peaceful resolutions among nations.

The Ramon Magsaysay Awards have named Tommy Koh, Bo Kyi and Runa Khan as this year's winners. The honour spotlights three distinct models of public service in law, democracy and social justice.