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https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/billionaire-peter-lim-pays-for-1m-worth-of-meals-for-frontline-healthcare-workers?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=STFB&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1588934773 Billionaire Peter Lim is picking up the tab for $1 million worth of meals hospital staff can enjoy in a show of appreciation and support for their work. At least 20,000 workers will receive food vouchers which can be used at more than 160 participating food outlets, including Kopitiam, Foodfare and Fei Siong. Priority will be given to, among others, housekeeping staff, patient care assistants and ambulance drivers, people Mr Lim described as unsung heroes. In a statement his private office released on Friday (May 8), he said their work is often less visible, but no less important to the front-line response. "He hopes that these meals will boost the morale of these front-line healthcare workers and bring them some comfort in this difficult period," the statement read. They can redeem meals at their own convenience. Beneficiaries are staff at Alexandra Hospital, Changi General Hospital, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, National University Hospital, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore General Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital and the National Centre for Infectious Diseases. The owner of Spanish football club Valencia is one of a number of moneyed people here who have extended a helping hand to others during the coronavirus crisis. His daughter, socialite Kim Lim, has been delivering food to front-line healthcare workers in hospitals and foreign worker dormitories.

CHARITY IN SINGAPORE: WHERE TO DONATE USED FURNITURE, CLOTHES, TOYS AND BOOKS Sources from: http://www.honeykidsasia.com/singapore/mums-cat/charity-singapore-donation/ Make a difference by giving back to society. Passing on your gently used goods to charity is a great way to improve the lives of others while minimising waste Have you been thinking about donating some of your clothes, household goods and toys to somebody more in need? The old adage, ‘it’s better to give than to receive, could not be more relevant here in Singapore where many of us have more than we need. Truthfully, all the shoes (even Louboutins!) or Pinterest-worthyhouse interiors couldn’t put as big a smile on our face as helping a child or family by giving to charity orvolunteering with your kids. If you don’t have extra time to dedicate to helping the charity of your choice, donating your pre-loved (and gently used) items is a great way to give back while minimising wastage. Check out our guide to donating in Singapore, round up the kids and start scouring for things to pass on to somebody who needs it more… Drop off your gently used items from the wish list at any of the collection centres mentioned Help furnish a school for kids in Cambodia Where: White Lodge preschool’s annual charity drive for The Green Umbrella Organisation, a Cambodia-based NGO that focuses on improving the living standards and basic education of children. This year’s drive, from 1st to 30th September is dedicated to furnishing Green Umbrella’s new school annexe in Cambodia. The donated items will improve the educational opportunities for children living in impoverished conditions from kindergarten to Grade 3. On 29 August, White Lodge at Loewen Gardens is hosting the launch of new children’s book My First 7 Days in Singapore by local mum Shyla Matthew – one hundred per cent of the proceeds help fund the transportation of containers of donated goods to Cambodia. Bring items to donate, pick up a copy of the book and enjoy entertainment for the kids, including games, storytelling and delicious food served by The Pantry. What: Items on the wish list include kindergarten furniture, bookcases, bean bags, rugs, science equipment, wooden toys, school bags, stationery for school and art materials. From 1 to 30 September, drop off your donations at the following collection centres: SIR Move Services, #01-03, 10 Changi South Street 3, Singapore 486147, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Ni-Night, 7 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427742, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm UWCSEA East Campus Recycling Centre, 1 Tampines Street 73 Singapore 528704, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm White Lodge @ Loewen Gardens, The Pantry @ 75E Loewen Road, Singapore 248845, Mon-Sat 9am-4pm Manhattan English Language Studio, 164b Rochor Road, Bugis, Singapore 188439, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm The Green Umbrella Organisation; www.greenumbrella-khmer.org. For more information, email Shyla Mathews [email protected] for sponsorship or to purchase the charity book, or Majella [email protected] regarding donations. Give household goods to help migrant workers living in shelters Where: The Humanitarian Organisation of Migrant Economics (HOME) is an anti-trafficking body that aims to celebrate and protect a migrant worker’s dignity and rights. With about 1.2 million migrant workers in Singapore, HOME has helped countless migrants, some of whom have been victims of human trafficking or forced labour. HOME also provides shelter, health screenings and a variety of vocational courses through HOME Academy. What: Household items, such as detergent, cleaning chemicals and toiletries will help those living in HOME shelters. HOME Academy welcomes items to further training, such as desktop computers, laptops, household appliances, and healthcare equipment. Monetary donations can also be made online here. HOME, Waterloo Centre, #04-36 Block 261, Waterloo Street, Singapore 180261, p. 6337 1171, [email protected]; www.home.org.sg. Open Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm. Donate toys and assorted items for babies to Sanctuary House Provide toys and supplies for households involved in foster care Where: Sanctuary House is a non-profit organisation that provides foster care for children and support for families. Typically, foster care is provided for infants to three-year-olds while parents get back on their feet, although children up to six years old have also been cared for. Sanctuary House also provides toys and supplies to households helping to look after these children. What: Items like baby clothes, bottles, toys and prams are always welcome. Consumables, like infant formula, diapers, and toiletries, are also accepted. You can deliver items to the Sanctuary House office, from where they will be distributed. Sanctuary House, 159A Thomson Road (next to United Square), Singapore 307612, p. 6221 0588, [email protected]; www.sanctuaryhouse.com.sg. Open 9am-6pm daily. Help lessen the financial and emotional burdens of teenage mums by donating baby-related supplies Where: In a society where teen mums are estranged or marginalized, Babes Crisis Pregnancy Support lends a helping hand to pregnant teenagers (21 and below) who need support in making an informed decision with regards to their pregnancy What: Donate formula milk for babies (zero to six months), diapers (newborn to six months), baby clothes (zero to two years), breast pumps, baby cots, milk bottles, baby bath tubs and prams. The collection period is year round. Babes Crisis Pregnancy Support, http://babes.org.sg. To donate, drop an email at [email protected]. Feed the needy by providing canned food or dried goods Where: Foodbank, a place for companies and people to deposit or donate unwanted food for the needy. Founded by two passionate people with a determination to fight hunger and reduce food wastage, Foodbank supplies its beneficiaries with food items via a network of partners, including voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs), charities and soup kitchens. What: Make a deposit, such as canned food or dried goods, at the Foodbank premises. Or adopt a Bank Box, which you can place at home or in your office, so people can contribute unopened and unexpired goods. Email [email protected] to receive one today. Foodbank, 39 Keppel Road, #01-02/04, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore 089065; www.foodbank.sg. Open Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:30pm, Sat, 9:30am-1pm. Put a smile on a child’s face by donating your kids’ old books. Promote literacy and better education by donating books Where: Room to Read started in Nepal and now has chapters in more than 10 countries around the world. Its programs have benefited more than 8.8 million children so far, and the organisation hopes to promote literacy and gender equality in education. What: The Singapore chapter of Room to Read regularly holds book swaps, so be sure to keep your pre-loved books stacked and ready to donate when the time comes. Check out its Facebook page for event updates. Room to Read Singapore, #02-32 30 Woollerton Park, Singapore 049145, e. [email protected]; www.roomtoread.org/singapore Turn your small change from shopping into charity Where: What if feeding your online shopping addiction pays off by helping to feed a child in another country? The One Cent Movement aims to do just that, and hopes to effortlessly make poverty history one day. How ingenious! What: Just download the One Cent plugin and continue shopping at your favourite sites, including Amazon, eBay and Zalora. During checkout, round up your purchase to the nearest dollar and your change will go toward a charity of your choice. Visit www.onecentmovement.org to download the plug-in and start contributing. Fund various charities by donating your gently-used assorted goods Where: The Salvation Army is our favourite spot for hunting down vintage knick knacks and furniture. Committed to lending a helping hand to the underprivileged, its programmes reach out to different aspects of the community like the elderly, families in material need and children who need care and protection. What: This charitable organisation accepts donations for a variety of things: clothes, books, toys, household goods and even stationery. You can also make monetary donations online or look into options like child sponsorship and fundraising. For donations of bulky items like furniture, arrange for a collection service by making an online booking at www.redshieldindustries.com or emailing [email protected]. More information is available here. Salvation Army Singapore, various locations; www.salvationarmy.org/singapore. Make sure the items you wish to give away are in good condition before dropping them off at these locations. Drop off your pre-loved clothes, accessories, books or toys at the SCWO Center in Waterloo Street Donate clothes and accessories to help victims of domestic violence Where: The Singapore Council of Women’s Organizations (SCWO) is the national coordinating body of women’s organisations in Singapore. Its New2U thrift shop is a favourite amongst hipsters and vintage-loving bargain hunters – the store is a treasure trove of hidden gems like past season designer goods or preloved statement pieces. All proceeds from sales go to Star Shelter, a refuge for victims of domestic violence, or the various SCWO initiatives like The Women’s Register, a platform for mentoring young women. What: Donate clothes (men, women and young children), shoes, bags and accessories, books and toys. Clearly indicate “Donation for New2U” on your package. SCWO New2U Thrift Shop, Donations can be dropped at SCWO Centre, 96 Waterloo Street Singapore 187967; www.scwo.org.sg, Mon-Sun, 9am-10pm. Empower the intellectually disabled by supporting their vocational training and donating items for fund-raising Where: The Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) aims to empower persons with intellectual disability and help them participate as fully as possible in society. MINDS shop stocks a constantly updated range of carefully selected furniture, clothes and collectibles, and house ware and acts as a great avenue for the intellectually disabled to learn how to interact with customers. What: Donate apparels, houseware, furniture and collectibles. For bulky items requiring pickup services, contact Linda Yusop at [email protected] or at her mobile at 8180 2095. Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) Shop, various locations; www.minds.org.sg/Shop.html. Encourage textile recycling by letting go of your old clothes Where: The H&M global garment collecting initiative promotes textile recycling (tons of clothes end up in landfills every year!) and reduces waste. Your old clothes will be given a new lease of life by either being marketed as second-hand goods or reprocessed as textile fibres or insulation materials if they’re no longer suitable for wear. What: Donate your pre-loved clothes. Whether they’re worn, torn or completely out of style, they’re worthy of being donated to this initiative. Simply drop them off at the nearest outlet – and you’ll receive a $5 voucher off your next purchase! H&M, various locations; www.hm.com/sg/garment-collecting. Tips for donating to charity Donate meaningfully. Understand the charity’s mission and items most needed by recipients of donations. For example, victims of a natural disaster may require blankets, torch lights, sweaters or canned food, while charities working towards building schools will require furniture or stationery. Donate appropriately. Before you give your things away, consider whether you’d purchase them at a second-hand store. Check items for wear and tear and make sure they’re still in usable or good condition. Otherwise, the donation centre may have to throw them away, and the cost of disposing of masses of donated goods that cannot be used is a serious financial burden faced by many charities. Donate efficiently. Help make the volunteers’ jobs a lot easier by taking a few extra minutes to organise and pack things in groups that go together.

Hi, we have some old furniture to donate away. Anyone knows any charity that will accept? Still in working condition and very sturdy.

Hi all, Over here, it is rather common for someone to come by your dining table and beg for money. The locals simply ignore them. Initially I feel sorry for them but my friends here told me it is a norm not to give. Do you give them when approached by them when you eat out in JB? Why and why not? Regards,

Apologies in advance if this is not allowed This is damm heart breaking My wife and I also have a young daughter. We just donated too. just want to share with you guys https://life.indiegogo.com/fundraisers/save-baby-yujia-help-her-eat-by-her-mouth Baby Yujia is born with long gap esophageal atresia and multiple anomalies. It is a rare birth defect that unfortunately happens to her. She is not able to eat anything since her birth til now because her esophagus is not connected to her stomach. This requires definite surgery to join them together. It may sound simple but unfortunately it is not as easy as it seemed. She has been staying in hospital pretty much most of her life and recently just discharged but this is not the end of the story. To help you understand more about her condition and why we need your donation, we have made a video that self explains our current situation. Below is the video link: Thank you for spending time reading and watching this. Please help to share :) We really appreciate your kindness and hope that you can help us share our story and reach our goal. Your kind donation will help Baby Yujia to finally be able to eat by her mouth. What We Need The Surgery medical bills is estimated at 1.3million USD. As we are not US citizen, we are not covered by any insurance should we go to Boston Children's Hospital for treatment. We hope to raise enough funds to her our baby girl to get her esophagus fixed and we really hope to see her eat by her mouth soon. Thank you very much!

http://www.moe.gov.sg/sabahearthquakefund/ "...‘Sabah Earthquake Fund’ has been set up for the dependents of Singaporeans who have lost their lives, as well as for the trainers and guides in Sabah who have lost their lives or had their livelihoods affected by the quake (the “Beneficiaries”). MOE will handle the collection of donations to this Fund, which will be administered by the Temasek Foundation. Donors should take note that the money collected in the Fund will only be used to help one or more of the following groups of Beneficiaries: The family of the late Mr Mohammad Ghazi Bin Mohamed; The family of the late Mr Loo Jian Liang Terrence Sebastian; The family of the late Mr Muhammad Daanish Bin Amran; or Mountain Torq trainers (or their families) and Sabahan mountain guides If no specific group of Beneficiaries is identified by a donor, the way in which the donation will be allocated amongst the four groups identified above will be determined by the Committee in its absolute discretion."

Dear all, I have a friend who have some supply of feeding milk(for adult as meal replacement) and syringe. Is there any non profit organisation or people my friend can donate to. Please advise and PM are welcome. Thanks Rustyz

http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/dont-throw-away-cny-goodies-donate-them-20150305 Hi Folks, today is Chap Goh Mei, last day of CNY. As usual, most of us would have alot of goodies leftover. Wondering what to do with it? Fret not, this year, you don't have to throw those unopened ones away. Neither do you have to force yourself to pack it for your tea time snack. Check out link and donate for a good cause.

Hmmm how come our gahment so neow

So where did this 5 billion come from? Reserve or current operating budget? Can Vikram please ask this in parliament? And also, could the money be used to help the low income earners? http://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/uk-singap...-154332727.html

couple la. it was agreement between couple who were close frens to Yaw and his family. hi ya , pui pui pui TRE

if he is elected President. By Nigel Tan Chief Editor Former NTUC Income Chief Executive Tan Kin Lian has thrown his hat into the ring for the upcoming Presidential Election, confirming that he would contest the election if he is granted a Certificate of Eligibility. Mr Tan first shot to prominence following the Lehman Brothers minibonds crisis that affected thousands of investors following the collapse of the Wall Street investment bank. He took on an activist role, organising rallies at the Speakers

Bought a new fridge to replace our 7yrs old Nationa workhorse. Has been in very good condition and will be a pity to throw away. Any contact to share as to donating the it? TA

Dead cabby leaves wife with debt of $68K Indonesian woman in the dark over family finances is now only left with $80 and 3 young kids to cope with. -TNP Fri, May 21, 2010 The New Paper By Arul John THE plate of fried noodles she had cooked for her children lay untouched hours later. Tragedy had struck the family with the sudden death of its only breadwinner. Taxi driver Sun Leong Hock, 49, collapsed and died in the toilet of his three-room flat on Ubi Avenue 1 on Monday. His widow, Madam Darsinah, a 30-year-old Indonesian, is now left to cope with their three young kids and heavy debt. Mr Sun handled the household expenses, giving his wife $10 a day to buy food for herself and the kids. This was the only money she ever handled, Madam Darsinah said, and now she must contend with overdue bills. She showed The New Paper reminder letters asking for payment of $2,109.50 arrears on their flat's mortgage and $113.70 in utility bills. Madam Darsinah said she had no savings and did not know if her husband had any. >> Next: Bankrupt Bankrupt It seems unlikely as checks showed that Mr Sun filed for bankruptcy in January over a debt of about $68,000. It is not known what the debt was for and Madam Darsinah said she knew nothing about it. A search through her late husband's belongings turned up only about $80. She said she found $39 and a US$5 (S$7) note in his wallet and his coin purse had about $40. Madam Darsinah, who has only primary school education, often sobbed into Mr Sun's black jacket while telling her story. "What am I going to do now? My husband paid all the bills and handled most of the household expenses," she said. "I never thought his illness would be so serious." Mr Sun came down with a fever on Friday but put off seeing a doctor because he wanted to save money. "He had been sick before but it was mostly coughs and colds and feeling 'heaty'," said Madam Darsinah. He remained feverish during the weekend and finally saw a doctor at a clinic near their home on Sunday. But his condition worsened. At 5.30am on Monday, he woke up to go to the toilet in their bedroom and asked his wife to fry some kway teow for their children, aged eight, six and five. Madam Darsinah said: "He said he had diarrhoea. I fried the noodles and then went to use the toilet in the kitchen. "When I returned to the bedroom, I saw my husband sitting on the toilet seat and propping himself up with his arms on a pail in front of the toilet bowl. He was breathing heavily. "I became frightened and cried and woke the children, and told my eldest child to help his father." Madam Darsinah then went to their neighbour's flat to call for an ambulance. She said: "The neighbour went to my flat and saw my husband in the toilet. I noticed his eyes and skin were yellow. "The neighbour asked me to put medicated oil on his nostrils. When I did that, I felt his body and it was cold." She said the paramedics pronounced her husband dead at about 6.30am. The death certificate indicated the cause of death as "cardiopulmonary failure pending further investigations". When The New Paper visited the family later that day, the plate of fried noodles was still untouched and Mr Sun's blue Comfort taxi was parked below the block. There was a television set in the living room, and two blue sofas, but no sign of any family photographs. The couple and the children all slept on two mattresses in one bedroom. The kitchen had a refrigerator, a stove and a washing machine. The children have hardly any toys but they have a pet dog called Appu. Madam Darsinah, the second of eight daughters born to Java farmers, said she met MrSun in 2000 when he visited the coffee shop in west Java where she was working. Previous << >> Next: Came to Singapore Came to Singapore He used to visit her once every fortnight and their first two children, a son and daughter, were born in Indonesia in 2002 and 2004. Madam Darsinah said: "After the children were born, he used to give me $50 or $60 whenever he visited me. That was just enough to get by but he did not have much more money to give us." In 2004, Mr Sun brought them to Singapore and they registered their marriage on June 25 that year. Their second son was born the following year. Madam Darsinah said: "Since moving to Singapore, I have not contacted my parents or visited them because my husband had no money. He was also not in contact with his family members." Madam Darsinah said she was worried about how she would pay her eldest son's school fees and her younger children's kindergarten fees. She showed us a letter from the Chinese Development Assistance Council that indicated they received a $150 cheque as financial help in February. Madam Darsinah said Mr Sun was a bus driver for 13 years, then a lorry driver for a few years. She said: "He began driving his taxi in January this year. He would start at 7.30am and return home for a rest at about 2pm. "Then he would drive his taxi from 5pm until about 8pm.He worked from Monday to Saturday." Madam Darsinah said they seldom went out on Sundays, save for occasional trips to Giant hypermarket at Tampines. She said she used to go to the market once every fortnight but had not done so for nearly a month. She said: "We usually bought the cheapest vegetables, small fish, some rice and noodles. I would cook simple meals with whatever was in the refrigerator or wewould eat out." Undertaker Roland Tay,who learnt of Madam Darsinah's plight from some residents in her block, said he would handle Mr Sun's funeral arrangements for free. He said he had paid $200 to the owner of a food stall below their block so that Madam Darsinah and her children could have free meals there. Mr Tay said a wake was held at Casket Fairprice parlour at Block 37, Sin Ming Drive, yesterday. Mr Sun's body will be cremated at Mandai Crematorium today and his ashes stored in a Buddhist temple. Previous << >> Next: Help on the way for troubled family Help on the way for troubled family THE Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) said Mr Sun was referred to it for financial help by his Member of Parliament last year. A spokesman said his family received help from last November till last month. The case was due for review this month. After learning of Mr Sun's death from The New Paper, the spokesman said CDAC will give his family the necessary support and may visit them today. Ms Tammy Tan, ComfortDelGro's group corporate communications officer, said they would get in touch with Madam Darsinah to offer assistance. She could not disclose more details as the case was under police investigation. She said: "We will assist the police in their investigations." The principal of the school which the eldest child attends said they would do whatever they could to help him. She said: "The boy's well-being is our top priority. When he first joined the school, he could not speak English but now he can speak English quite well and did well in the recent exams." An SP Services spokesman said that it would try to help customers like Madam Darsinah by offering instalment plans or deferring payment on a case-by-case basis. This article was first published in The New Paper. ................................................................................ Hi MCForummers Need 10 kind souls' commitment to donate S$10 a month for the next 6 months. If you are willing please put your name down. Just 10 pax will do. I will gather the money for the first month and the next person do it for the second month onwards and so on so forth. Commitment entails helping to collect $10 from the 10 guys. Each one do it once. I believe it is important to visit and offer encouragment to the family so please do not just offer money alone. Meanwhile I will have to get the contact details of the family. If anyone knows please drop me a PM. Alternatively I may have to call CDAC etc and this takes time. If you are willing to make the commitment please pen your nick below and drop me a PM. Thank you and have a good day. Mods, pls bear with me. Thank you. 1. Piyopico

REN Ci Hosptal & Medicare Centre received the first donation for its Jan 24 charity show yesterday - $500,000 from NTUC FairPrice Foundation. Donation boxes have also been placed at more than 80 NTUC FairPrice outlets islandwide, to collect funds until March 31, for Ren Ci.

I got 2 full bags of baby clothes.... all are clean. any one knows where i donate or give away them? orphanage?

Hello, Doing some spring cleaning before my house moving. Is there a better way to dispose of the following than putting them in the thrash bin? - old magazines - old books - old items Does places like Salvation Army accept them?

First time donate money to NKF-being cheated, CEO take $$ buy gold tap and sit first class. 2nd time give chance again, because of monk face, being cheated again. Is it really that safe to donate in Singapore, that all our donation goes to the people who really need.

Anyone upgrading your ICE and have no use of the stock speakers can donate to me? My back seat passenger complain music too soft so I want to install a pair of speakers at the back cos my Honda Fit only comes with front speaker. I go round asking buy they dun sell stock speakers all the compo speakers I am quoted are so expensive.

Brother and Sister, How is everybody? Hope you and your family are all well. Myself (NKPS) and brother Hiphiphoray are organising another visit to the Blood Centre at Health Science Authority Building beside SGH (Opposite Outram MRT Station) on 20 June 2008 (Friday) at lunch time 12pm to 1.30pm. Interested ? Please reply with your nick and PM either me or brother Hiphiphoray your contact number. FYI, we will organise such regular visits every 12 weeks or so. So if you are keen to donate blood but never seem to be able to remember when you are eligible for your next donation, do join us and "regularise" your future visits. This is, of course, entirely voluntary. But I do sincerely hope that you will consider giving someone this priceless gift. Do you know ? : Giving blood is entirely safe. It is impossible to catch any disease by donating blood as the equipment used is entirely disposable ie., it is used only once and discarded. Approximately 65% of the population in Singapore can donate blood. However only 1% of the population are donors. One full unit of blood can be split into components to help save up to four different lives Blood cannot be manufactured and it has to come from a human being. A typical blood donor should: • be 16 to 60 years old (parental / guardian consent is needed for 16 & 17 year old donors). • weigh at least 45 kg. • be generally healthy A doctor will run a few tests to ascertain your eligibility to donate. If this is your first time donating blood and you are not sure about the procedure, just let me know and I am happy to share my experience with you. If you know anyone else who may like to join and whom I have not inivited here, do lend a hand to help forward this mail to him/her. Hope to see you there. IMPORTANT : HAVE YOUR LUNCH FIRST before heading down. And BRING YOUR Identity Card along.

just wonder any bro out there does this. I'm happy part of mine will go to SPCA. yours??

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An interesting article on NewPaper about a Chinese national undergraduate at NTU who needed donation for medical treatment, as his parents could not afford to do so. Almost 80% asked, said they'll not donate. Various reasons given. So would forumers here donate? Votes indicated much appreciated as it shows the thinking mindset of Singaporean on helping a supposedly talented foreigner who is by virtual a foreiger and who has already received a scholarship and taken up a place in the local Uni. http://newpaper.asia1/com.sg/news/story/0,...,158941,00.html?