40th Anniversary
Celebrating The Ideals Of Tan Kah Kee
Tan Kah Kee Foundation Held Its Fundraising Gala Dinner On 8 January 2023 At The Shangri-La Hotel. Guest-Of-Honour: Mr Chan Chun Sing, Minister For Education
“Mr Tan exemplified the definition of success – that it is not about how well we do for ourselves, but leaving behind a brighter future for generations to come. That we are defined not by our achievements, but contributions. And the more successful we are, the more we should extend a hand to those who need help”
The Foundation also announced its plan to launch the ITE scholarships for ITE graduates who wishes to pursue further education.
The idea came about from DPM (must remember to change to PM after May 15) Lawrence Wong who said that Singapore places too much of a premium on intellectual “head” work and does not sufficiently value “hands-on” technical jobs or “heart” work.
This scholarship will promote lifelong learning and to encourage those pursuing careers in hands-on and heart work.
Read more: Straits Times, Homeground Asia, Zaobao, 8World
Mr Chan Chun Sing presented the certificate of appointment to the Honorary Chairmen of the Tan Kah Kee Foundation. From left: Mr Tan Aik Hock, Mr Kho Choon Keng, Mr Chua Kee Seng Thomas, Dr Goi Seng Hui, GOH Mr Chan Chun Sing, Mr Chua Seng Chong (Chairman of TKKF), Mr Zhong Sheng Jian (representative), Mr Neo Kah Kiat, Mr Tan Puay Hiang, Mr Aw Chye Wee
Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State, presented the certificate of appreciation to the donors who helped make this night a success.
The Tan Kah Kee Foundation thank everyone who attended and supported us. The gala dinner was held successfully after months of hard work of the committee. We would also like to thank the patrons, honorary chairmen and directors of the foundation for taking the lead in donating and actively raising funds.
The dinner was truly enjoyable thanks to the performance by the drummer boys of Hwa Chong Institution, wushu team from Kong Hwa School, the children troupe from Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre and singer and supporter Mr Jackson Teo.
| Donors And Gala Dinner Committee: | |
|---|---|
| Chua Seng Chong | Peggy Tan Poey Gee |
| Robert Chew | Tan Han Tong Lawrence |
| Ng Chee Hwa | Vivienne Wang Li |
| Khua Kian Keong Eric | Lim Cheng Eng |
| Ow Chin Seng James | |
| Gay Mei Ling | |
