Donations

Malaysian authorities urged to curb new wave of ‘upgraded’ beggars

In Johor Bahru, costumed beggars are becoming increasingly visible at petrol stations, night markets and Ramadan bazaars.

Osaka gets $4.5m donation in gold to fix water system

The donor wished to remain anonymous, Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama told a press conference.

BTS’ J-Hope donates $175,000 to kids’ hospital, charity for his birthday

BTS's J-Hope was born on Feb 18, 1994.

Trump says Board of Peace members pledge $6b for Gaza, calls for ‘full and immediate’ disarmament of Hamas

Makeshift tents of displaced Palestinian families among the ruins of the Al-Zaitun neighborhood of Gaza City, on Feb 12, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

For $1.2 million, donors to USA birthday group offered access to Trump

US President Donald Trump said it would be "the most spectacular birthday party you’ve ever seen".

Billionaire Ackman donates $12,700 to Minneapolis shooting victim Alex Pretti’s family: Report

A GoFundMe page that intended to support Mr Alex Pretti’s “loved ones” listed Mr Bill Ackman’s donation.

81-year-old becomes Minecraft streamer to raise funds for grandson’s cancer treatment

Ms Sue Jacquot's YouTube channel, GrammaCrackers, is named after Graham Crackers, her favourite snack.

SingHealth gets $135m donation from Khoo Teck Puat estate to fund healthcare growth

(From left) Prof Ng Wai Hoe, Group Chief Executive Officer, SingHealth; Ms Mavis Khoo, Trustee of the Estate of Khoo Teck Puat; President Tharman Shanmugaratnam; Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung; Mr Cheng Wai Keung, Chairman, SingHealth and Prof Ivy Ng, Chair, SingHealth Fund during the presentation of a token of appreciation to the Estate of Khoo Teck Puat on Jan 13.

US actor Mickey Rourke declines $128,000 in donations after his eviction

Mickey Rourke said it was “humiliating” and “embarrassing” that the status of his finances and living arrangements had become internet fodder.

60 lower-income families get vouchers, enjoy activities at Our Tampines Hub event

Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli (centre, standing) giving out gift packs to beneficiaries on Dec 20.

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