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

Singapore community in Hong Kong raises over $304,000 to support victims of Tai Po fire

The Singapore community in Hong Kong said it was deeply saddened by the tragedy, expressing condolences to families who lost their loved ones in the fire.
The Singapore community in Hong Kong said it was deeply saddened by the tragedy, expressing condolences to families who lost their loved ones in the fire.

Bondi shooting hero bystander draws nearly $2.6m in donations

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns visits Mr Ahmed al Ahmed, a bystander who disarmed one of the Bondi Beach shooters, at a hospital in Sydney, Australia, Dec 15.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns visits Mr Ahmed al Ahmed, a bystander who disarmed one of the Bondi Beach shooters, at a hospital in Sydney, Australia, Dec 15.

‘Every child deserves happiness’: 7-year-old spends his birthdays giving back

This year, Jayden Tan donated his birthday presents to Food from the Heart’s Toy Buffet, giving children on financial aid a chance to choose toys for themselves.
This year, Jayden Tan donated his birthday presents to Food from the Heart’s Toy Buffet, giving children on financial aid a chance to choose toys for themselves.

Commissioner of Charities bars man behind donation scam from raising funds for charitable purposes

Lim Kah Kheng reportedly collected more than $106,000 from more than 12,600 victims between January 2020 and June 2024.
Lim Kah Kheng reportedly collected more than $106,000 from more than 12,600 victims between January 2020 and June 2024.

The Americanisation of British political donations

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is pushing for deregulation of Britain's financial services sector.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is pushing for deregulation of Britain's financial services sector.

Tokio Marine Life Insurance gives $10k to ST pocket money fund, conducts financial literacy workshop

Gilbert Pak, Chief Marketing Officer of Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore presenting a $10,000 donation to The Straits Times Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF) general manager Lau Hui Ling on Dec 2, 2025.
Gilbert Pak, Chief Marketing Officer of Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore presenting a $10,000 donation to The Straits Times Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF) general manager Lau Hui Ling on Dec 2, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.