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The Singaporean protagonist, Melvin, has called Papua New Guinea home since 1990, making him one of the longest-term expatriates in the country. His purpose in PNG is tied to ongoing infrastructure projects, primarily building and repairing roads to improve connectivity in rural areas. The country’s rural population, which accounts for about 80%, often relies on expensive flights and poorly maintained roads for transportation, hampering economic growth, particularly in agriculture.