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Sian Chay Medical Institution, doing good for the past hundred years, with benevolence and competence for health care and protection, providing charitable healthcare for the benefit of society

At the end of the Qing Dynasty, people living in the coastal areas of China migrated to Nanyang to earn a living. The hot, humid, and wet climate of Nanyang bred diseases, and cases of illnesses were increasing every day. Our forefathers faced financial difficulties when they arrived here, and often suffered illnesses. Seeing this predicament, a group of kind-hearted people joined hands to do good with the Chinese spirit of virtue, kindness, universal love, compassion, and mutual support. In 1901, Sian Chay Medical Institution was founded in Singapore to serve needy patients.

Sian Chay Medical Institution’s name spread as it not only served the locals in Singapore, but also reached out to the needy sick in Johor. Besides relying on the strong support of all sectors of society, the early founders and directors of Sian Chay also spared no effort to raise funds from house to house, even riding bicycles to Johor and other places to raise funds. As Sian Chay’s operations gradually grew with the number of patients, the funds needed to sustain Sian Chay also increased. Mr. Wang Zhenhuang, an Indonesian entrepreneur and philanthropist, and Mr. Lin Tui Qian, a famous Singaporean, sponsored a large sum of money to purchase a permanent site at 124 Bencoolen street, its first property owned.

In 1916, Sian Chay Medical Institution moved from Victoria Street to 124 Bencoolen Street. The kind donation of Mr. Wang Zhenhuang and Mr. Lin Tui Qian, as well as those enthusiastic for community welfare, like Guo Keji, Zhang Wenliu, Zhang Shuyuan, Wang Youhai among other predecessors, members of the public, businessmen and society members, all worked together selflessly. Their great contribution will always be remembered by future generations.

Historically Timeline

1901

At the end of the Qing Dynasty, people living in the coastal areas of China migrated to Nanyang to earn a living. The hot, humid, and wet climate of Nanyang bred diseases, and cases of illnesses were increasing every day. Our forefathers faced financial difficulties when they arrived here, and often suffered illnesses. Seeing this predicament, a group of kind-hearted people joined hands to do good with the Chinese spirit of virtue, kindness, universal love, compassion, and mutual support. In 1901, Sian Chay Medical Institution was founded in Singapore to serve needy patients.

1916

Sian Chay Medical Institution bought the 610 Geylang Road property and officially moved to its new address in 1979. Initially, the number of patient visits served was 16,000, but this figure increased every year. The highest number of patient visits served in a year was 40,000-50,000, or an average of 4000 patient visits per month. The increase in the number of patients reflects the public’s trust and support for Sian Chay Medical Institution. This encouraged and strengthened the sense of mission and belief of the board of directors and staff to do their best for Sian Chay.

After a long history of more than a hundred years of hard work, Sian Chay Medical Institution is still serving the need regardless of status, race, and religion, never ceasing for the past hundred years to provide treatment and medicine to benefit the people.

2008

Chairman Toh Soon Huat has led the board since the 78th term of Board of Directors of Sian Chay Medical Institution assumed office in 2008. Subsequently, together with Vice Chairmen Peter Lim, Patrick Khoo, Ricky Kok, Secretary Jackson Teo, Social Affairs Director Raymond Chua, Treasurer Simon Keak and board members, Sian Chay moved with the times and broke tradition by setting up branches one after another in the HDB heartlands to serve the people better, while remaining true to the aspiration of its founders!

Trust, action, attitude, and conduct are honourable and respectable virtues of charity work. In terms of instilling service mindset and culture, chairman of Sian Chay Medical Institution Toh Soon Huat promulgates five cultural values: “forgiveness, universal love, compassion, gratitude and blessing”, and aligns itself with nation building efforts to build a harmonious society. Sian Chay Medical Institution actively promotes the belief “Nation Progresses, Family Prospers. Family Harmony, Successful Endeavours. Forward with the Nation, Bonding with the People”. We should give full support to the charity cause, actively participate in charitable activities of various social and community organisations and community centres to promote health awareness, encourage health care activities, instill the idea that prevention is better than cure to the elderly, and give back to society, and uphold Sian Chay’s spirit of “doing good “.

2012

12 August 2012 – The Hougang branch was officially opened by our Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. PM Lee complimented Sian Chay Medical Institution by praising Sian Chay for taking the first step in 100 years to expand its network and serve the people and society in the wider community.

2013

5 October 2013 – The Punggol South Branch was officially opened by our Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean. He was accompanied by Member of Parliament Mr. Gan Thiam Poh. Deputy Prime Minister Teo praised and commended Sian Chay Medical Institution for benefiting the residents through its services and invited Sian Chay Medical Institution to open a branch in Pasir Ris West to serve the residents of Pasir Ris.

5 October 2013 – Sian Chay Medical Institution partnered Punggol South Citizens’ Consultative Committee to set up a wellness centre in Punggol South. The centre was officially opened by our Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean.

2014

24 February 2014 – during Senior Minister of State (Prime Minister’s Office) Heng Chee How’s visit to Sian Chay’s Main Branch, he believed Sian Chay could better serve more residents islandwide. Through his strong support, Sian Chay set up the Whampoa Branch which was officially opened on 6 Dec 2014. Senior Minister of State Heng Chee How officiated at the opening ceremony.

8 September 2014 – Lee Foundation donated $1 million to Sian Chay to establish the Pioneer Generation Medical Fund, which was officially launched on 1 January 2016. The designated donation fully subsidized Pioneer Generation patients. Lee Foundation donated towards this fund on 5 September 2016 and 29 July 2017. The 3 donations amounted to $300,000.

29 December 2014 – The Pasir Ris West Branch was opened to serve the residents. On 22 November 2015, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean officially opened the Pasir Ris West Branch and Wellness Centre. Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean thanked Sian Chay for taking care of the residents and praised Sian Chay for services rendered.

2015

12 July 2015 – The Boon Lay Branch was officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean on accompanied by Mr. Lawrence Wong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Ministry of Communications and Information, Mr. Arthur Fong, Member of Parliament for West Coast GRC and Mr. Cedric Foo Chee Keng, Member of Parliament for Pioneer SMC, and fellow directors and staff of Sian Chay Medical Institution

12 July 2015 – In partnership with Boon Lay Citizens’ Consultative Committee and PAP Community Foundation, Sian Chay set up the Boon Lay Wellness Centre. The Boon Lay Wellness Centre was officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean.

1 August 2015 – Our Advisor and Senior Minister of State (Prime Minister’s Office) Heng Chee How officially opened our Head Office, the Geylang Main Branch, and the 535 Geylang Road Branch. The 535 Geylang Road Branch also provides medical treatment to over 200 low-income tumour patients through TCM medication and counselling.

21 November 2015 – Mr. Lee Chin Cheng, Honorary Secretary of San Wang Wu Ti Religious Society was asked by his Honorary President to visit Sian Chay Head Office to better appreciate the vision, mission, culture, and spirit of Sian Chay. Mr. Lee was deeply impressed with Sian Chay’s efficient operations and professionalism; and committed that San Wang Wu Ti Religious Society will raise $1 million to support the charity work of Sian Chay.

1 December 2015 – The Jalan Kayu Branch commenced operations and was officially opened by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on 27 December 2015. Minister of State (Health) and Member of Parliament for Sengkang West SMC Dr. Lam Pin Min, and MPs for Ang Mo Kio GRC including Mr. Gan Thiam Poh and Mr. Darryl David. Prime Minister Lee expressed his appreciation to Sian Chay for providing this service to the residents. Pei Hwa Foundation has kindly waived the rental of the Jalan Kayu Branch premises for 6 years valued at $500,000.

2016

26 February 2016 – The 692 Geylang Road Branch (Centre of Excellence for Orthopaedic & Depression) was officially opened by Minister for Social and Family Development Tan Chuan-Jin. Associate Professor Fatimah Lateef, MP for Marine Parade GRC, Sian Chay Chairman Toh Soon Huat and Directors attended the event.

19 March 2016 – The Sian Chay Charity Gala Dinner and Concert 2016 was held at the Max Pavilion, Singapore Expo at 6.30 pm. The Guest of honour was President Dr. Tony Tan Keng Yam and special guests included Acting Minister for Education (Schools) and Senior Minister of State (Transport) Mr. and Mrs Ng Chee Meng, Acting Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) and Senior Minister of State (Defence) Ong Ye Kung, Senior Minister of State (Prime Minister’s Office) Heng Chee How, Minister of State (National Development & Trade and Industry) Dr and Mrs Koh Poh Koon, Minister of State (Health) Dr. and Mrs Lam Pin Min, MP for Marine Parade GRC Assoc Professor Fatimah Lateef, and MP for Nee Soon GRC Mr. and Mrs Henry Kwek. The Charity Gala was attended by 3,500 guests and raised $5 million.

5 April 2016 – Sian Chay received a personal donation of $500,000 from a benevolent anonymous individual by the name of Mr. Chok, to support the charity cause of Sian Chay Medical Institution.

17 May 2016 – Mr. Kenny Lim visited Sian Chay and strongly endorsed and supported the charity work of Sian Chay to help the disadvantaged selflessly. To commemorate and thank his father for his upbringing, and to perpetrate his father’s spirit of philanthropy in his lifetime, Mr. Lim’s family donated $1 million to Sian Chay Medical Institution in the name of his father, Mr. Lin Heyi. In 2021, Mr Lim committed to donate $400,000 to sponsor the setup and renovation cost of the Redhill branch.

3 October 2016 – The Marsiling Branch commenced operation. Dr. Halimah Yacob, Speaker of Parliament and MP for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, visited the Marsiling branch on numerous occasions to better understand the health conditions of the residents. Dr. Halimah Yacob, officiated the opening ceremony on 5 August 2017. She praised Sian Chay for its effort in providing free Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consultation, subsidized medicine, and treatments to the low-income residents. Dr. Halimah Yacob also helped to distribute Sian Chay brochures and recommended her residents to visit Sian Chay branch for medical treatment on her house visits in her constituency.

25 October 2016 – The Yio Chu Kang Branch commenced operation. Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Dr. Koh Poh Koon officiated at the opening ceremony on 4 May 2019.

17 December 2016 – Sian Chay organized the “Sian Chay Appreciation Dinner” at the Singapore Expo. The Guest of Honour for the evening was Mr. Ng Chee Meng, Minister for Education (Schools) & Second Minister for Transport while the Special Guest was our Adviser, Mr. Heng Chee How, Senior Minister of State (Prime Minister’s Office). 700 guests attended the dinner in support of doing good.

2017

13 February 2017 – The Punggol North Branch commenced operation. Mr. Ng Chee Meng, Minister for Education (Schools) and Second Minister for Transport officiated at the opening ceremony of the Punggol North branch on 1 April 2017. He commended Sian Chay for providing TCM charity service and alleviating the pain and medical burden of the residents and praised Sian Chay’s spirit of philanthropy!

14 May 2017 – Sian Chay co-organised the “Sian Chay Mother’s Day Celebration” with Ang Mo Kio GRC and Sengkang West SMC CCCs. The event was sponsored by Neo Group Limited. The mega Mother’s Day celebration was officiated by Prime Minister and MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC Mr. Lee Hsien Loong. On that day, 2,000 volunteers distributed 210,000 carnations at 100 locations islandwide. In the evening, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong also posted this message on his Facebook: “Joined fellow Ang Mo Kio Town Council MPs and volunteers to distribute pink carnations to Sengkang South mothers and residents this morning. Glad to see many mums and their families out and enjoying their Sunday. Thanks to the Sian Chay Medical Institution for presenting the flowers. Sian Chay is a VWO that has been providing traditional Chinese medicine consultation and treatment for all for more than a century, regardless of race or religion. Thanks also to the Ang Mo Kio GRC and Sengkang West SMC Citizens’ Consultative Committees for supporting this initiative. You certainly put a smile on many faces today!”

8 July 2017 – Sian Chay hosted the “Love from Sian Chay 2017” Charity Gala Dinner & Concert at the Singapore Expo. The Guest of Honour at the Charity Gala was Dr. Halimah Yacob, Speaker of Parliament and MP for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC. Special Guests included Ms. Low Yen Ling, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Trade & Industry and Ministry of Education and Mayor of Southwest District, Mr. Wang Jiarong, Counsellor and Consul General of the Embassy of People’s Republic of China in Singapore and Dr. Yeo Guat Kwang, Assistant Director-General of National Trades Union Congress. A total sum of $10,243,443 was raised through sponsorships, table sales, charity auction and hotline donations. More than 3,200 guests attended the dinner.

13 August 2017 – Mr. Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) & Second Minister for Defence, MP for Sembawang GRC and Grassroots Adviser visited the Gambas branch. He was accompanied by Chairman Toh Soon Huat, Directors and Grassroots Leaders. The branch commenced operations on 4^th September and was officially opened by Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung on 12th May 2019.

29 October 2017 – Minister for Finance Heng Swee Kiat visited the Moulmein-Cairnhill Branch. he was accompanied by MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC and Moulmein-Cairnhill Grassroots Adviser Mr. Melvin Yong, Chairman Toh Soon Huat, board directors and grassroots leaders. The Moulmein-Cairnhill Branch commenced operation on 28 November 2017. MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC and Moulmein-Cairnhill Grassroots Adviser Mr. Melvin Yong officially opened the branch on 24th March 2018.

2018

21 May 2018 – The To’ Puan Dr. Tsao Sui Lan Memorial Endowment Fund was officially launched by President Mdm Halimah Yacob, who is also Patron of Sian Chay Medical Institution, at Hotel Fort Canning. The $20 million Memorial Endowment Fund was named after the late To’ Puan Dr. Tsao Sui Lan, the beloved wife of Dato’ Dr. Tan Hian-Tsin. She was a famous philanthropist and artist and a JCI Senator. Dato’ Dr. Tan Hian-Tsin not only donated the private art collection of his beloved wife, late JCI Senator To’ Puan Dr. Tsao Sui Lan to Sian Chay for fundraising for the Memorial Endowment Fund, but also donated $2 million to support the launch of the Fund.

2 September 2018 – Sian Chay organised the “Beauty with a Purpose Charity Gala” which raised $4 million with the support of Dato’ Dr. Tan Hian-Tsin’s $2 million dollar-for-dollar matching donation. The event was officiated by Mr. Melvin Yong, MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC. Special guests included Dato’ Dr. Tan Hian-Tsin, Life Honourable Chairman of Sian Chay Medical Institution and Patron of Crocodile Foundation, Founder of Miss World Organisation, Mrs. Julia Morley and Miss World 2016 Ms. Stephanie Del Valle.

2019

12 May 2019 – “Sian Chay Mother’s Day Celebration” was successfully held at Sian Chay’s Gambas branch. The Guest of Honour was Mr. Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Education and Adviser to Gambas Grassroots Organisation.

7 July 2019 – Sian Chay Medical Institution hosted its Inaugural TV Charity Show “Sian Chay Bonding with Love” which raised $7.36 million. Over 300 guests attended the Charity Show, and the total TV viewership of the live and repeat telecasts was 1.22 million. President Halimah Yacob, who is Patron of Sian Chay Medical Institution, graced the Show as Guest of Honour with her husband Mr. Mohammed Abdullah Allahshee. Other invited guests included: MP for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, Mr. Teo Ser Luck, MP for Nee Soon GRC, Mr. Henry Kwek, Adviser of Hougang Grassroots Organisations, Mr. Lee Hong Chuan BBM, Counsellor and Consul General of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Singapore, Mr. Qiu Yuanxing, Chairman of Charities Council, Dr. Gerald Ee, PJG, BBM, PBM and Mrs Ee, Chairman of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board, Dr. Yu-Foo Yee Shoon, JP, Chairman of Community Chest of Singapore, Mr. and Mrs Philip Tan, PJG, JP, BBM (L), BBM, PBM, Deputy Secretary of Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (SG Cares), Dr. and Mrs Ang Hak Seng, BBM, Chief Executive Officer of National Council of Social Services, Mr. Sim Gim Guan, PPA(P), PPA(P) (L), Vice Chairman of Pei Hwa Foundation, Mr. and Mrs Ang Mong Seng, BBM, President of Singapore Table Tennis Association, Ms. Ellen Lee, JP, PBM, Chairman of Nam Hwa Teochew Opera Society, Mr. Toh Lim Mok, JP, BBM(L), Chief Executive Officer of Mediacorp, Ms. Tham Loke Kheng. Sian Chay Medical Institution Chairman Toh Soon Huat JP, BBM, PBM, PVPA, DIMS, SPTM, Honourable Chairmen and Directors of Sian Chay Medical Institution also attended the Charity Show.

2020

April 30, 2020 – Sian Chay Medical Institution’s Board of Directors’ and Members unanimously approved the resolution to donate $1 million to the Invictus Fund, a newly established fund by the National Council of Social Service. The “Invictus Fund” aims to raise funds from the public for social service agencies to ensure that these social service agencies can continue to operate and serve the vulnerable groups better. Sian Chay also spared no effort to help non-profit organisations and needy individuals. During the Pandemic between April 2020 to September 2021, Sian Chay has completed 93 charity projects valued at $2.3 million (excluding donations-in-kind) to benefit about 50 non-profit organizations, nursing homes and welfare organisations. We also partnered 61 grassroots organizations to distribute 23253 care and share gift packs, 187720 masks, 10,000 vitamin C and 18700 boxes of mooncakes. Sian Chay has also allocated $100000 to support 500 low-income families with $200 of utility credits each. This charity campaign amid the pandemic is still on-going.

Received encouraging message from President Halimah Yacob, Patron of Sian Chay Medical Institution on 5 May 2020:

Dear Soon Huat,

Thank you for the update, and for Sian Chay Medical Institution’s generous contribution to The Invictus Fund. I am certain that the donation will go a long way in supporting many social service agencies so that they can continue to provide critical social services to vulnerable individuals, families and communities during this outbreak.

I hope that Sian Chay Medical Institution continues its good work in aiding those in need, especially during this trying time. I wish yourself and everyone at Sian Chay good health.

Yours Sincerely,

Halimah Yacob

Received encouraging message from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on 15 May 2020:

Dear Soon Huat,

Thank you for your letter, and for updating me on Sian Chay’s activities.

I am happy that Sian Chay has embarked on several initiatives to fight Covid-19. Your generous support for other charities, especially those with fewer means, is deeply appreciated. I am also grateful that you are offering vulnerable groups free consultations and subsidised medicine. It will assure them that society is looking out for them in these trying times.

Beyond the fight against Covid-19, you play a valuable role bringing our community together and addressing their healthcare needs. I know many of our seniors have been looking forward to the reopening of Traditional Chinese Medicine clinics like Sian Chay. I hope that your services will help soothe their aches and pains, and bring them to comfort and relief.

On a more personal note, thank you for your strong support for Ang Mo Kio GROs as Patron of Sengkang South CCC. I hope we can count on your continued support in the coming years.

Yours Sincerely,

Lee Hsien Loong

Received encouraging message from Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance on 29 May 2020:

Dear Soon Huat

Thank you for your letter, and for Sian Chay Medical Institution’s generous donation to the Invictus Fund.

Under your leadership, Sian Chay has embodied the spirit of the Singapore Together movement, helping others in times of need. Caring for the vulnerable should never cease, even more so during these difficult times. Sian Chay’s donation will give a timely boost to the Fund and enable our social service agencies to continue providing critical social services to vulnerable individuals, families and communities. I am also heartened that Sian Chay continues to care for our Pioneer Generation and vulnerable groups with free consultations and subsidized medicine during this challenging period.

How we respond and support one another is testament to how united we are as a nation. I hope that your donation will encourage other organisations to come forward and contribute. All these efforts will go towards making a difference in our fight against COVID-19. Together, we will overcome this crisis, and emerge stronger.

I wish you and all at Sian Chay good health.

Yours Sincerely,

Heng Swee Keat

Received encouraging message from Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister for National Development on 28 May 2020:

Dear Mr Toh

On behalf of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), I would like to express my appreciation to Sian Chay Medical Institution for your strong support of our social service agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Your generous donation of S$1 million through the Community Chest to The Invictus Fund will go a long way in ensuring that our social service agencies can continue to provide essential services safely to the vulnerable in our community.

I am especially heartened that Sian Chay Medical Institution, an IPC charity itself, has extended help to other social service agencies in this time of need. It is with this spirit of selflessness and unity that we will emerge stronger together.

Thank you for journeying with NCSS to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families.

Yours Sincerely,

Desmond Lee

2021

17.01.2021 Invited Deputy Prime Minister Mr Heng Swee Kiat to help issue 700 sets of Sian Chay-sponsored Mother’s Day gift packs to residents of Blk 12A, Bedok South Road Pavilion. Each gift pack contained essentials like biscuits, instant noodles, rice, vermicelli, oat meal and other Halal food items, valued at $20.

DPM Mr Heng Swee Kiat wrote in the enclosed greeting card, “Dear resident, this year, many of us are affected by the Covid19 pandemic. Sending you a gift pack, with “Love” and wishing you and your family great health! May your wishes come true!”

Through the event, Sian Chay was able to promote its core values, beliefs and spirit, and allow the general public to gain a better understanding of Sian Chay, being a TCM platform so as to radiate positive energy to benefit a greater audience. This in turn will help reduce the financial burden of our patients. In line with Singapore’s nation-building, Sian Chay hopes to help more senior citizens and vulnerable to build a City of Good.

A City of Good is a vision of Singapore, where Individuals, Organisations and Leaders come together to give their best for others, moving away from a ‘me-first’ mindset and being other-centred, becoming a Singapore that cares and values people!

22.01.2021 Nanyang Technological University’s Vice President (University Advancement), Ms. Lien Siaou-Sze, Director, Alumni Engagement Mr. Th’ng Beng Hooi, and Director, Annual Giving and Stewardship, Mr. Harlan McMurray and Head, Business & Community Partners, Mr. Eugene Lee visited Sian Chay Medical Institution Headquarters for the signing ceremony of the endowment gift agreement between Sian Chay Medical Institution and Nanyang Technological University. The ceremony was witnessed by guest-of-honor, Mr. Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Trade and Industry. Mr Toh Soon Huat, JP, Executive Chairman of Sian Chay Medical Institution, and NTU Vice President (University Advancement) Ms. Lien Siaou-Sze signed the Gift Agreement for the Sian Chay Medical Institution Bursary. The ceremony was also attended by Sian Chay Board of Directors: Jackson Teo PBM, Yap Seng Teck PBM, Annie Gan PBM, Kenny Lim, Clifton Yong and Ng Cher Yan BBM.

The setting up of the Sian Chay Medical Institution Bursary is a new milestone between the traditional Chinese medicine charity sector and the education sector. The bursary aims to help needy students of NTU by easing the financial pressure on their families, let them focus on furthering their studies in this reputable university to become the pillars of society in future.

Each year, Sian Chay will donate up to $100,000 per year by matching the quantum raised through NTU’s Graduation Giving Program from this year to 2030, in support of the Bursary. This aims to instill in graduating students, a spirit of giving, to raise funds that help fellow needy students from their university. Starting next year, one student will benefit under this bursary every year. After 2030, 10 students can benefit each year, each student can receive a bursary of $6,000. This bursary will remain in NTU and give out awards annually, in perpetuity.

Chairman Toh shared, “Our collaboration with NTU, is not only our gesture to support education but also for students and academic staff to better understand charity. When a nation progresses, families prosper. And education impacts families, the nation, the world, the universe and Mother Nature. We hope our teachers, in the process of educating our younger generation, encourage kindness and not place too much emphasis on worldly desires.”

During an interview with Liaohe ZaoBao, Minister Alvin Tan Sheng Hui expressed he is glad to see the younger generation possessing the spirit of giving back to society. He added, “Looking at their level of innovation and spirit of giving, I must say our young people do not belong to the Strawberry Generation. As a nation, we encourage everyone coming together in unity, encouraging one another and bravely face the challenges lying ahead.”

Ms Lien Siaou-Sze expressed her gratitude towards Sian Chay for coming forward to support the University. She added, “Sian Chay’s matching of students’ donations is an encouragement for students to help fellow students. In this instance, the donation amount from students is not the most important. What’s key is, it nurtures students’ spirit of giving. We hope this would encourage the younger generation to serve the community, spread love and positive energy.”

From this year to 2030, Sian Chay will match donations from the year’s graduating class on a dollar-to-dollar basis, up to $100,000. This donation from Sian Chay will go towards the Sian Chay Medical Institution Bursary. The reason for Sian Chay to match students’ gifts is to inculcate a spirit of giving, encourage them to collectively raise funds to help fellow students facing financial challenges.

23.01.2021 Let’s work together to glorify the Art of Charity! Support charity by paying it forward with love and unity!
Presented by Sian Chay, planned by Asia Momentum Media, charity variety show “Sian Chay Bonding with Love” was organised. The show can be watched online on Sian Chay’s Facebook page Facebook: @SCMI1901 and AMM TV’s Facebook: @ammtv.sg.

Let’s work together to glorify the Art of Charity! Sian Chay organised the charity show “Sian Chay Bonds & Shines with You” to raise funds and also to share philanthropic knowledge with Singaporeans and the younger generation, encouraging them to be more involved in charity work. Using music as the universal language, love is being spread and shared to everyone. Through this programme, we meet online to enjoy an evening of auditory feast driven by positive energy, art and philanthropy. During this period, this is a great opportunity for families to spend quality time together, and be a responsible citizen by remaining indoors and reducing exposure to the virus in public.

Through the programme, Sian Chay was able to promote its core values, beliefs and spirit, and allow the general public to gain a better understanding of Sian Chay, being a TCM platform so as to radiate positive energy to benefit a greater audience. This in turn will help reduce the financial burden of our patients. In line with Singapore’s nation-building, Sian Chay hopes to help more senior citizens and vulnerable to build a City of Good.

30.01.2021
31.01.2021 Sian Chay CNY Care & Share Gift Pack: Given out to low-income residents living in rental flats to help relieve their stress. Through the event, Sian Chay was able to promote its core values, beliefs and spirit, and allow the general public to gain a better understanding of Sian Chay, being a TCM platform so as to radiate positive energy to benefit a greater audience. This in turn will help reduce the financial burden of our patients. In line with Singapore’s nation-building, Sian Chay hopes to help more senior citizens and vulnerable to build a City of Good.

Distribution of 600 Gift Packs at Whampoa – Kallang
Invited Senior Minister of State for Defense and Adviser of Whampoa GRC Mr Heng Chee How and Dato’ Sri Teo Kiang Ang, BBM, Sian Chay’s Volunteer Executive Chairman Mr Toh Soon Huat JP, Sian Chay’s Director Mr Yap Seng Teck PBM, Whampoa Grassroots leaders and volunteers, to give out the gift packs at Whampoa and Kallang community clubs to residents. Through this exercise, sending warm greetings and care to the residents.

Distribution of 2,791 Gift Packs at Radin Mas
Invited Member of Parliament Mr Melvin Yong to give out 2,791 care & share gift packs to Redhill residents of Blocks 89 and 90. Through this exercise, sending warm greetings and care to the residents.

We are very grateful to Minister Heng Chee How, MP Mr Melvin Yong Yike Chye and members of the public for their support and encouragement for Sian Chay. With gratitude and blessings from Sian Chay!

06.02.2021 Happy Chinese New Year! Wishing Everyone Great Health!

In collaboration with Marsiling Citizen’s Consultative Committee (CCC), Sian Chay gave out 2,475 CNY gift packs to low-income families, relieving them from the stress of their daily lives. Invited Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Defence, MP for Marsiling ward of Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC Mr Zaqy Mohamad, to give out the gift packs at Marsiling, sending warmth greetings to the residents.

Each gift pack contained biscuits, instant noodles, rice, Milo, oat meals and other Halal items, worth $20. Through the event, Sian Chay was able to promote its core values, beliefs and spirit, and allow the general public to gain a better understanding of Sian Chay, being a TCM platform so as to radiate positive energy to benefit a greater audience. This in turn will help reduce the financial burden of our patients. In line with Singapore’s nation-building, Sian Chay hopes to help more senior citizens and vulnerable to build a City of Good.

Charity should be a shared effort, involving likeminded individuals coming together to carry it out. Those with the financial ability should take up more of social responsibility to help those in need. This way, our society will enjoy harmony, happiness, great health and brightness!

Very grateful to Minister Zaqy Mohamad and members of the public for their support and encouragement for Sian Chay. With gratitude and blessings from Sian Chay!

07.02.2021 Sian Chay Medical Institution partnered with the Woodgrove Citizens’ Consultative Committee distributed 800 Sian Chay Care and Share New Year Gift Packs to low-income elderly residents to relieve them from stress in life. Member of Parliament for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC Ms Hany Soh distributed the Sian Chay gift packs to residents of Woodgrove, and send warm greetings and concern. While distributing the gift packs, she also encouraged residents to visit the Marsiling branch of Sian Chay Medical Institution for health care.

Very grateful to MP Ms Hany Soh and members of the public for their support and encouragement for Sian Chay. With gratitude and blessings from Sian Chay!

16.03.2021 Charity is a beauty. It is a type of true love that is sincere, compassionate, empathetic, grateful, equal, bright, priceless and unconditional that emits justice. Compassion is all about being committed. With a great and open heart, the world is your stage.

Chairman Toh Soon Huat Shares His Sian Chay Experience: Invited to Attend the Chinese Charity & Healthcare Institutions Developmental Conference

Invited by Beijing’s New Sunshine Charity Foundation, Shenzhen Ciyuan Charity Foundation, Beijing One Heart Sphere Charity Foundation and Beijing’s Chunmiao Charity Foundation to attend the inaugural Philanthropy for Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment & Healthcare Developmental Conference as the Singapore expert representative.

Held in both online and offline modes, the event was attended by 215,000 participants. Together with other special guests of the event, Chairman Toh shared about Sian Chay’s history, culture, ideologies, values, and his years of personal experience in healthcare charity.

Upholding Sian Chay’s Vision: To Care for the Society
Chairman Toh shared about Sian Chay’s inception in 1901 by a group of benevolent migrant merchants who unconditionally set up the Institution with the aim to serve the community.

According to Toh, with the help and support of close counterparts, Sian Chay stepped out of its traditional parameters and permeated into the heartlands since 2008. New clinic branches were set up to serve a wider community. At the same time, Sian Chay also actively participated in charity events in various constituencies to encourage healthy living, share healthcare knowledge, promote a philanthropic spirit of giving, radiate positive energy and make Sian Chay known to non-Chinese communities. This gave them the opportunity to interact and understand Chinese culture and traditional Chinese medicine, Eventually, this led to racial harmony. He further shared that the amalgamation of philanthropic knowledge brings about positive energy that is meant for the general masses which is beneficial for achieving a peaceful society. This sharing platform is a congregation of likeminded philanthropists who come together to share and grow charity work to better benefit the society.

Beijing Chunmiao Charity Foundation Senior Director, Mr Liu Wei Xiong said, “Thanks to Chairman Toh for sharing his valuable insights. I am sure our guests could feel his passion for charity, his patriotism and love for the universe. On behalf of Beijing Chunmiao Charity Foundation and the conference organisers, I express my sincere gratitude.”

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20.03.2021 Sian Chay Medical Institution. A Social Enterprise; by the Society, for the Society.

Due to the Covid19 pandemic, Sian Chay was unable to organize any staff bonding event. With the blessings of the government, Sian Chay was able to hold its first staff bonding event for the year from 18 to 20 March 2021. The event provided the opportunity for staff to be trained and interact, to enhance culture, belief and importantly, camaraderie! Through encouraging one another, self-upgrading and improvement, our staff were able to realise their potential and channel the positive energy to meet Sian Chay’s mission and vision and adhere to its values, beliefs and spirit of philanthropy, so as to better serve the vulnerable and spread the energy to them! In line with the nation’s policies, Sian Chay hopes to help more senior citizens and vulnerable to build a City of Good. A City of Good is a vision of Singapore, where Individuals, Organisations and Leaders come together to give their best for others, moving away from a ‘me-first’ mindset and being other-centred, becoming a Singapore that cares and values people!
Thanks for Paincare Medical Group’s CEO Dr Bernard Lee Mun Kam and his team, Gold Mountain Global Sdn Bhd’s Professor Lim Kah Meng and his team, Natural Spectrum Health Care Group, and the FSWY Tech-Development Pte Ltd team for sharing their products, services and other relevant information to allow Sian Chay to better serve the masses.
Thanks to supporters and the general public for supporting and trusting Sian Chay! Chay Sian’s mission is to promote its core values of Forgiveness, Universal Love, Compassion, Gratitude and Blessing, and uphold its Spirit of Trust, Action, Attitude and Conduct which form the integrity and virtues of charity work, so as to be able to inject such spirit into society to benefit the people.
In unison, let’s surround ourselves with great love and gratitude and walk down the path of philanthropy together to grow Sian Chay and continue its aim of serving the sick and needy for the many generations to come.

31.03.2021 On this day, at Sian Chay Medical Institution’s HQ office, Volunteer Executive Chairman Toh Soon Huat JP issued a certificate and appointed Ms Li Li Dan as Sian Chay’s Benevolent Ambassador. Ms Li is Sian Chay’s 8th appointed Benevolent Ambassador. Together, the Ambassadors will join hands to help Sian Chay in its charity work by participating in Sian Chay’s charity activities to spread charity knowledge and positive energy.

Chairman Toh introduced Sian Chay’s core values of Forgiveness, Universal Love, Compassion, Gratitude and Blessing to Ms Li. He further explained that these core values serve as a guide to nurture a person’s character, an ideology and philosophy, a way to express gratitude, which eventually forms the bases of resolving issues pertaining to personal health, the society and its harmony, as well as friction in human relationships. He also hopes to see people embrace Sian Chay’s core values and Beliefs “Nation Progresses, Family Prospers; Family Harmony, Successful Endeavours; Forward with the Nation, Bonding with the People.”.

Chairman Toh urged Ms Li to actively participate in Sian Chay’s charity activities to spread positive energy to everyone.

18.04.2021 A Salute to the Love of All Parents!

Love from parents is always great! Let’s show gratitude to our mothers’ love and move it forward!

With Sengkang Secondary School, Sian Chay orgnised a Mother’s Day event to let the students develop a benevolent and grateful character so that their mothers can feel the respect and filial piety from their children. The praising of a mother’s love will lead to one’s kind-heartedness, develop positive energy, respect for others and a spirit of giving. A filial person who shows gratitude will bring happiness to a family, which in turn builds a harmonious society. Thanks to all staff and teachers for making the event a success.

Sian Chay prepared 1,349 gift packs for staff who are mothers, and also teachers and students for them to bring back to their mothers. Each gift pack contained 1 packet of 3-in-1 chocolate beverage, 2 packets of biscuits, 1 packet of chocolates and a Mother’s Day greeting card with greetings from Sian Chay and the school’s advisory committee.

Chairman of Sengkang Secondary School’s School Advisory Committee cum Volunteer Executive Chairman of Sian Chay Toh Soon Huat JP said, “Our mother is the harbour of our soul, always moisturising our hearts with love. Hope to see all children cherish the filial piety and respect they possess. This event gives students the opportunity to also learn about Sian Chay, understand about the spirit of charity, involving in charity work to benefit the society and promote culture, belief and a spirit of giving. Upon knowing Sian Chay, we hope the students will spread the word to let more people know about Sian Chay so that Sian Chay is able to reach out to more people, to look after their healthcare needs and provide them with the love and warmth.”

Our sincere thanks for Sengkang Secondary School for the continual partnership, helping Sian Chay promote our culture, core values, beliefs and spirit, and making Sian Chay known to a wider audience so that more people can received the medical help they require. At the same time, we are glad that students benefit by developing a caring and compassionate character who are able to spread positive energy. In line with the nation’s policies, Sian Chay hopes to help more senior citizens and vulnerable to build a City of Good. Keep it up!

24.04.2021 At Capitol Theatre, Sian Chay Medical Institution held a live broadcast of the “Sian Chay Bonds And Shines With You” charity fundraising concert on Sian Chay’s Facebook on 24 April 2021, targeting to raise S$5,000,000.

We express our gratitude towards Senior Minister of State for Health, and Manpower, Dr Koh Poh Koon, for his years of support and encouragement for Sian Chay. Thanking him for taking time to grace the event as its guest-of-honour, giving Sian Chay the encouragement.

Thanks for Singapore Press Holdings and its supporting unit Shin Min Daily and radio station 96.3FM as the media supporter. Thanks to Perennial Holdings for being the venue sponsor, UnUsUal Entertainment Pte Ltd for being the event and dinner sponsor, performing artistes, the production crew, and members of the public. It is also through our supporters who share our common belief in philanthropy and art that made this event possible.

We express our appreciation towards the emcees, DJs Li Yi and De Ming from 96.3 HaoFM radio station. Performing artistes included, international renowned singer Wen Zhang, famous Singaporean Chinese pop singer Joanna Dong, experienced music producer Jay Lim, famous singer Alan Moo, charity song king Jackson Teo PBM, and Singapore’s famous Bellydance Extraordinaire School Instructor Jamila and her team.

Let’s work together to glorify the Art of Charity! Support charity by paying it forward with love and unity!
Sian Chay Medical Institution organised the “Sian Chay Bonds & Shines with You” charity show. Not only to raise funds but also to let more people, especially the young, understand Sian Chay, and participate in this great and bright charity cause by passing on universal love, and realise the potential of music – the common language of mankind to connect philanthropy and music with compassion and love for spreading positive energy. Looking forward to meet you online and share this wonderful auditory feast of art and charity with you. During this trying period, this allows us to play a part in helping the nation in combating the pandemic by providing families the opportunity to spend quality time together, reduce their chances of getting infected with the Covid virus.

Thanks to the 56,819 online audience who have watched the programme, to the 6,954 audience who have responded with a LIKE, to the 1,100 who have posted Comments and the 766 who have shared the Programme to their network, giving Sian Chay the support and encouragement, while making the evening an enjoyable one!

Sharing of Speech by Guest-of-Honour, Senior Minister of State for Health, and Manpower, Dr Koh Poh Koon, during the “Sian Chay Bonds & Shines with You” charity show.

Sian Chay Medical Institution’s Volunteer Executive Chairman Toh Soon Huat JP
Members of the Organising Committee
Event guests, ladies and gentlemen

A great evening to everyone! I am delighted to attend the “Sian Chay Bonds & Shines with You” charity show, jointly organised by Sian Chay Medical Institution and radio station FM96.3, to help raise funds in support of Sian Chay’s 120 years of providing subsidised medical healthcare services to the people.

Similar to Sian Chay, many charity-run organisations providing TCM services have been playing a pivotal role in providing healthcare and medical services alongside actively promoting our country’s TCM landscape. I am very heartened to see that many of these charities continue providing free and subsidised medical treatment to the sick, needy and vulnerable after all these years. As our country’s economy and public healthcare system continue to develop, I strongly encourage our TCM providers like Sian Chay to keep up with the latest developments in the TCM sector, and press on to raise the professional standards of the sector while benefitting the people.

As our population ages and cases of chronic diseases rise, the burden on our country’s medical and financial resources will increase. TCM plays an important supplementary role that supports our ever-increasing need for healthcare services. To better enhance the importance of the role of TCM in our healthcare system, TCM providers need to gear towards evidence-based medical science, to effectively arrive at preventive medicine and management systems. As such, in 2013, the Ministry of Health set up a TCM research fund and have since given out $8 million to encourage and promote TCM providers to engage in Chinese medical research to proof the effectiveness of Chinese medicine based on statistics. Of course, I understand that the current landscape focuses on theories and clinical studies in the training process of Chinese physicians, and while conducting scientific research, the interdependence on other sectors and their expertise is prevalent. Fortunately, our physicians at Sian Chay attend to thousands of patients every year and accumulated vast amounts of clinical experience and data. Hence, I urge Sian Chay to partner with researchers in the Western medicine sectors to develop a complimenting relationship, share valuable data and statistics that form the foundation of medical science, developing TCM in the process.

Besides urging rigorous scientific research to form the basis of clinical claims, it is also important to ensure safety in the TCM treatment process to gain the trust of the general public for TCM. Though plagued by the Covid situation, it is comforting to learn that many Chinese physicians enthusiastically upgraded themselves. In fact, within a year, about a third of them have attained 50 credit points, a requirement for 2 years! In order to renew their practicing licenses, all physicians are required to accumulate the 50 points by the end of April of 2022. For those who have yet to meet the credit requirements, I urge you to work hard and fully utilise the funds set aside by the Ministry of Health for members of the TCM sector to upgrade themselves and raise the sector’s standards. In line with this, the Ministry is working with the TCM Practitioners Board to establish the sectors Best Practice Standards to clearly set the standards for the local TCM sector. Apart from publishing the General Advisory on Good Clinical Practice and Infection Control for TCM Practice (2020) in February 2020, the Ministry and the TCM Practitioners Board are jointly working on the General Advisory on Acupuncture and Other Related Treatment that is to be launched in the next half of the year. General Advisory on Acupuncture and Other Related Treatment aims to provide clear practice guidelines for all registered Chinese physician’s and acupuncturists to render patient safety. On behalf of the Ministry and the TCM Practitioners Board, I strongly urge all Chinese physicians to refer to these 2 sets of guidelines to ensure the safety of every patient in the treatment process.

Lastly, I wish to take this opportunity to thank all philanthropic individuals and organisations for their generosity and many years of support for Sian Chay, which has allowed Sian Chay to continue serving the community. I would also encourage all Chinese physicians to come together to raise the professional standards of the sector and improve its standings. This would benefit the development of the TCM sector through emplacing it on a new starting point of high quality and standards that is widely trusted and recognised. Thank you!

Sharing of Speech by Sian Chay Medical Institution’s Board Volunteer Executive Chairman, Toh Soon Huat JP, BBM, PVPA.

Senior Minister of State for Health, and Manpower, Dr Koh Poh Koon, event guests, ladies and gentlemen, my dear online friends and those present, a very great event to everyone! First and foremost, a round of applause for our Minister to thank him for his years of support and encouragement for Sian Chay. I sincere thank Minister Koh for taking time to grace our event to cheer Sian Chay on!

Charitable knowledge, when put together radiates brightness and positive energy. To attain peace and harmony, we serve the masses unconditionally.

From the event’s opening, its participation, blessings, and encouragement, we experience simplicity, elegance and solemness, which deserves great respect, encouragement and support!

Behind the scene lies deep thinking and planning, toiling and sweat. It is a love-filled, compassionate and kind heart that pushed us on.

My choice of Sian Chay is due to Compassion. I chose to accept Sian Chay is because I am able to leave things behind me. Fate brought me to take up this responsibility. With a heart of gratitude, I decided to give. And I chose Universal Love because I value life!

Charity is a form of true love which is sincere, compassionate, filled with gratitude and brightness. It is a type of sincerity, inner quality, a touching feeling, a learning point, a way to establish moral culture and self-control that becomes an energy that fills lives, giving it meaning!

The art of charity needs like-minded people to come together to promote it with love. The “Sian Chay Bonds & Shines with You” charity show is not just an ordinary fundraising project. It is an education, a type of inner quality and brightness. Through this, we share and promote Sian Chay’s spirit, mission, culture and values. This would allow more people to understand Sian Chay, charity, brightness and kind-heartedness. It also serves as a platform for our people (and the younger generation) to be involved in charity work and learn its greatness. With this, then would our nation be harmonious and country be strong and prosperous.

Below are a few verses which I would like to share with everyone.

Live life with a normal heart and deal with complaints and unhappiness with tolerance. Face life with a compassionate heart and be grateful to our daily lives. Treat the world with universal love and exercise empathy to deal with the future.

In fact, “Tolerance”, “Compassion” and “Universal Love” are ways to us to nurture moral culture and learn self-control. It is a thought and philosophy, and a type of gratitude and brightness. This would allow us to resolve issues pertaining to health, societal harmony, and inter-relationship problems.

Survival is very passive and lacks initiative. Hence, survival usually goes with the flow. Life; once thought through, experienced, understood and realised, becomes a need, an appetite, a greed that confuses one’s life. Life; to be understood by greatness in love, and a compassionate and kind heart, coupled with cherish and respect, gratitude, and devotion without complains and regrets, will then emit warmth and brightness!

Once thought-through, experienced, and understood, we will realise our life is all about getting busy with people and chores. The only difference is its span, magnitude, level, scale and qualities. Let’s pay more attention to our lives, cherish the kindness, compassion, greatness in love, devotion and gratitude that comes along with it.

Though we can’t determine our life span, we are able to control its breath, giving it meaning. In our life journey, every moment, happening, experience, and bottleneck is an opportunity for us to change and upgrade to make our lives different and be able to benefit from it and further benefit the masses at large.

“To the ocean, the ship is negligible. Still, the lake is unable to accommodate the boat”. If one’s heart is accommodating, how much it can bear is unlimited. Let’s hope there are many “oceans” in Singapore to embrace and render support to the needy, scaling the nation in unison.

Lastly, use your intelligence and look at the world from different perspectives. Savour your life to learn that life is indeed limitless.

My sincere gratitude and blessings to everyone. Thank you!

10.05.2021 Volunteer Executive Chairman of Sian Chay Medical Institution Toh Soon Huat, JP gave a letter of appointment to Jonathan Lim at the headquarters of Sian Chay Medical Institution, appointing him as Sian Chay Benevolent Ambassador.

Jonathan Lim is the 8th Benevolent Ambassador appointed by Sian Chay Medical Institution! Together, they will contribute to Sian Chay’s charity cause, participate in the charity work of Sian Chay Medical Institution, and spread benevolent knowledge and positive energy. Jonathan Lim also donated $10,500 to Sian Chay Medical Institution that day. This donation will benefit 1,050 needy patients to receive free consultation and medicine from Sian Chay Medical Institution.

Chairman Toh introduced the five core values of Sian Chay to Jonathan Lim: Forgiveness, Universal Love, Compassion, Gratitude and Blessing.

Chairman Toh also encouraged Jonathan Lim to participate in Sian Chay’s charity activities to spread positive energy, brightness, and empathy.

17.05.2021 Sian Chay’s Mothers’ Day Celebration: Sian Chay Abounds with Love and Gratitude. Let the Great Love of Mothers Be Ignited

The love of all parents is great! Let’s ignite the great love of all mothers in the world and fill the world with gratitude and love!

Filial piety and health are closely related. Filial piety brings joy to a family. When one is happy, he/her actions and thoughts will be filled with love. It will bring joy and positive energy to the surrounding people. Sian Chay hopes to see the younger generation develop a kind and grateful heart, so as to let their mothers feel the filial piety and respect from their children.

Filial piety is a virtue that is filled with kindness, compassion, brightness and gratitude. It is a way to mold one’s moral culture and self-control. Filial piety generates positive energy that leads to better health and bliss and happiness in families. Sing praise of mothers’ love for it will develop one’s kindness, positive energy, respect and spirit of giving. A heart that knows gratitude will build a happy family. In turn, a happy family will contribute to a harmonious society.

Our mother is the harbour for our soul. Their love fills our hearts eternally.

Let us show our deepest respect to the love of all mothers. Let’s cherish them, show concern for them, be thankful to them, just like how they loved and cared for us, unconditionally.

Apart from sponsoring the PAP Women’s Wing with $20,000 to organise the “Heart to Heart” charity event to help 10 local old folk’s home raise funds, Sian Chay also gave out 9,649 Mother’s Day gift bags; whereby 5,000 of the gift bags were given out to patients who visited Sian Chay’s clinics. On top of this, Sian Chay also partnered with constituencies like Bishan, Bukit Timah, Moulmein-Cairnhill, Punggol West, Radin Mas, Tampines Central, Whampoa, Yuhua estate and Sengkang Secondary School to give out 4,649 Mother’s Day gift bags. Each gift bag contained 1 packet of 3-in-1 nutritious chocolate powder, 2 packets of biscuits, 1 packet of chocolates and a Mother’s Day greeting card, sending mothers our warmest greetings.

While giving out the gift bags, Sian Chay brochures sharing Sian Chay’s culture and core values, beliefs, and scope of service were also given out. Sian Chay took the opportunity to promote Sian Chay’s culture and core values, beliefs, philanthropic spirit, and TCM platform that radiates positive energy, benefiting residents, alleviating them from the pains, sufferings and financial burden arising from treatment. In line with Singapore’s nation-building, Sian Chay hopes to help more senior citizens and vulnerable to build a City of Good.

Lastly, I hope children in the world would remember to cherish the current and exercise filial piety, brightness and respect.

11.07.2021 Facing the Pandemic with Love from Sian Chay

For 3 months from 11 July to 26 September 2021, Sian Chay organised the “Sian Chay Abounds with Gratitude and Love” evening variety show. Jointly produced by Sian Chay and EvePla Entertainment Productions, this series raised funds for the needy through staged performances. While watching the exciting performances, audiences were also playing their part for charity.

In an earlier interview, Sian Chay’s Chairman Toh Soon Huat expressed that due to the huge amounts of funds needed to sustain the Institution, Sian Chay relies on large-scale gala dinners to raise funds. Due to Covid, fundraising activities were restricted to only online solicitation. Referring to the target of $300,000, he hopes to get everyone’s support to help the needy.

Let’s work together to glorify the Art of Charity! Support charity by paying it forward with love and unity!
Sian Chay Medical Institution organised the “Sian Chay Abounds with Gratitude and Love” evening variety show. Not only to raise funds but also to let more people, especially the young, understand Sian Chay, and participate in this great and bright charity cause by passing on universal love, and realise the potential of music – the common language of mankind to connect philanthropy and music with compassion and love for spreading positive energy. Looking forward to meet you online and share this wonderful auditory feast of art and charity with you. During this trying period, this allows us to play a part in helping the nation in combating the pandemic by providing families the opportunity to spend quality time together, reduce their chances of getting infected with the Covid virus.

Through the event, Sian Chay promoted its culture and core values, beliefs, philanthropic spirit, and TCM platform that radiates positive energy, benefiting residents, alleviating them from the pains, sufferings and financial burden arising from treatment. In line with Singapore’s nation-building, Sian Chay hopes to help more senior citizens and vulnerable to build a City of Good.

Thanks to the 913,500 online viewers who watched the show, the 29,200 who LIKED the programme, the 111,000 which commented and the 32,027 who shared the Programme. It is this support that encouraged Sian Chay, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy a great evening show.

19.07.2021 Sian Chay Medical Institution’s 13th branch at Choa Chu Kang officially open its doors to serve the community. The branch targets to bring convenience and serve not only the neighbourhood but also residents staying in the Western parts of Singapore. Patients who visited the branch applauded and were very happy. Services at the CCK branch includes TCM consultation, acupuncture, tuina therapy, foot reflexology and hair-trimming. Sian Chay targets to serve 150 patients daily.

Heartfelt thanks to Neo Group Limited’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, as well as Sian Chay’s Honourable Chairman, Mr Neo Kah Kiat, PBM, for his sponsorship of $500,000 to establish the Choa Chu Kang branch. On top of this, Neo Group also adopted the branch with $300,000 per year in support of the branch’s operations and medical expenses. This move is a solution to Sian Chay’s financial challenges. Neo Group has also appointed Sian Chay as its official CSR partner to jointly help the vulnerable and benefit the society. Both parties will meet periodically to discuss ways and projects to interact.

67 years old Mr Ng is a stroke patient of the CCK branch who lives in the block next to the clinic. All these times, he would have to travel to the Boon Lay branch to seek treatment. Due to his immobility, he finds it very inconvenient. When Mr Ng learned of the new CCK branch, he was elated. On the day of opening, Mr Ng was very excited. He deliberately made a trip to witness the opening. A member of the Merdeka Generation, Chairman Toh empathised with Mr Ng’s financial situation and granted him a full waiver of his treatment fees. This relieves Mr Ng and his family from the financial burden arising from the treatment costs.

Apart from elderly patients, there is also a considerable pool of young patients who visit the CCK branch. 34-years old, Ms Liu is an example. Suffering from anemia, Ms Liu has been visiting Sian Chay since she was in secondary school. From 2019, she has to make 2 trips to the Boon Lay branch every week to treat her condition which has since improved. Through Facebook, she learned about the new branch and couldn’t wait to visit the branch for her treatment as it is very convenient. Services at the CCK branch includes TCM consultation, acupuncture, tuina therapy, foot reflexology and hair-trimming. Pioneer Generation patients receive full waiver of medical fees.

03.08.2021 Singapore Paincare Holdings and Sian Chay Medical Institution signed an Agreement to co-organise the “Sian Chay Charity Draw 2021” to actively carry out charity work to benefit the society at large. Apart from support from Singapore Tote Board, the project aims to raise $600,000.

Singapore Paincare Holdings CEO, Dr Lee Mun Kam expressed during an interview, that being able to partner with Sian Chay once again, to carry out charity work is an honour. All along, Singapore Paincare has been engaged in CSR activities but partnering with a TCM provider for the first time adds great meaning to their work. Through this partnership, I hope to drive the message across to the masses that it is possible for Western and Chinese medicine to complement each other, so as to benefit more people.

More Areas of Collaboration
Singapore Paincare Holdings, incepted in 2018, is a medical specialist group, set up to treat chronic and acute pain in patients. The group specialises in performing non-invasive surgery and administering specialised injections to remove pain generators and/or remove pain signals, relieving patients from the pain that looms over them. At current, the Group operates 2 pain management specialist clinics, 6 medical clinics, 1 dermatological specialist clinic and a physiotherapy clinic.

This partnership between Sian Chay and Paincare includes developmental work to amalgamate the essence of Western and Chinese medicine, apply knowledge and experience to meet the ever-increasing demands for healthcare services to eventually benefit the society. Through this, the formation of a communication and sharing platform for the amalgamated medicine will bring great health benefits and happiness to the people.

2 more CSR projects for Sian Chay and Paincare are underway:
1.Sian Chay has recommended that 30 needy patients needing paincare management services be referred to Paincare yearly to receive treatment in any of Paincare’s general medical clinics and 2 of Paincare’s specialist clinics for free.
2.Through Sian Chay’s linkage with grassroots organisations, Paincare Holdings will reach out to needy elderly residents to provide 2 free vaccinations; flu and pneumonia vaccinations for 5,000 people.
Sian Chay’s Volunteer Executive Chairman Toh Soon Huat JP expressed, “Support charity by paying it forward with love and unity! Funds raised from our project go towards helping low-income patients seeking treatment at Sian Chay. We welcome all to come forward to show your support.”

“Sian Chay Charity Draw 2021” took place on 20 Nov 2021. Draw results were published in the Straits Times and LianHe Zao Bao on 27 Nov 2021. The top prize is $15,000 cash, second prize is $8,000 in cash, third prize is $5,000 in cash, fourth to tenth prizes are $1,000 each, eleventh to thirtieth prizes are $500 each, thirty-first to fiftieth prizes are $100 each. Total cash prizes: $47,000.

12.08.2021 Sian Chay Medical Institution and Kowloon Club signed an MOU to jointly organise the “Cycling Singapura” charity eRace Series with main sponsorship from Hong Kong-Singapore Business Association and support from Acquired Technologies. The joint effort is to help raise funds for Sian Chay Medical Institution’s charity work to take care of the disadvantaged and low-income families in society, and hence benefit society. The fundraising target of this project is $500,000.

21.08.2021 Bedok North Zheng Xing She Zhong Yuan Hui donated $12,788.13 to Sian Chay. Mr Lee and Mr Ong presented the cheque to Volunteer Executive Chairman of Sian Chay, Mr Toh on 21/08/2021. Thanks to Bedok North Zheng Xing She Zhong Yuan Hui for the donation.

22.08.2021 Grateful to Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security, Member of Parliament for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC Mr. Teo Chee Hean for his encouragement and blessings to Sian Chay Medical Institution!

22.08.2021 A letter of thanks from Member of Parliament for Yio Chu Kang SMC Mr Yip Hon Weng to Sian Chay
Grateful to Member of Parliament for Yio Chu Kang SMC Mr Yip Hon Weng for his encouragement and blessing to Sian Chay Medical Institution!

27.08.2021 Geylang Lor 16 Zhong Yuan Hui donated $6,000 to Sian Chay Medical Institution. Chairman Lau Soon Shun presented the cheque to Sian Chay Volunteer Executive Chairman, Mr Toh. Thanks to Geylang Lor 16 Zhong Yuan Hui for the donation. Appreciation to Mr Kelvin Toh’s assistance.

28.08.2021 The Opening Ceremony of Sian Chay Medical Institution’s Chua Chu Kang branch and the 84th Term (2021-2023) Board of Directors Inauguration Ceremony was successfully held at the Chua Chu Kang branch. In addition to presiding over the opening ceremony for the Chua Chu Kang branch, Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr. Gan Kim Yong presented the Certificate of Appointment to the appointed Honourable Chairmen and Directors. The Honourable Chairmen and Directors present were as follows:

Honourable Chairmen
1 Mr Chia Chor Meng JP BBM (L)
2 Dato’ Seri Dr Derek Goh BBM (L)
3 Dato’ Sri Dr Peter Lim Yong Guan BBM
4 Dato’ Seri Douglas Foo BBM
5 Mr Ang Chin Khoon BBM O. St. J
6 Mr Pang Lim BBM
7 Dr. Teo Hark Piang PBM
8 Datuk Wira Eric Tan Eng Huat
9 Mr Winston Chu Chee Keong PBM (collected on behalf by his son)
10 Mr Patrick Khoo PBM
11 Mr Neo Kah Kiat PBM
12 Mr Thomas Bon Ween Foong

Directors
1 Toh Soon Huat JP BBM PVPA
Volunteer Executive Chairman

2 Dato’ Sri Ricky Kok Kuan Hwa PBM
Vice Chairman

3 Dato’ Seri Dr. Derek Goh Bak Heng BBM (L)
Vice Chairman

4 Mr. Kenny Lim Onn Cheng
Vice Chairman

5 Mr. Raymond Chua Swee Wah PBM
Secretary

6 Dato’ Seri Jackson Teo Ngiang Heng PBM
Vice Secretary

7 Dr. Simon Keak Lai Heng PBM
Treasurer

8 Mr. Yap Seng Teck PBM
Assistant Treasurer

9 Ms. Annie Gan Giok Em PBM
Social Affairs Director

10 Mr. Ng Cher Yan BBM
Director

11 Mr. Clifton Yong Kee Tong
Director

Sian Chay Medical Institution’s latest 13th branch at Blk 153 Jalan Teck Whye Singapore 680153 started serving residents on July 19 (Monday). Our services include TCM consultation, acupuncture, massage therapy, foot reflexology and haircut services.From July 19, 2021 to July 30, 2021 (11 days), approximately 1,288 patient visits were served, and 2539 prescriptions were issued. On average, it serves 70 patients and 117 visits per day. The goal is to serve 150 patients and 200 patient visits per day.

Special appreciation to Minister for Trade and Industry Mr. Gan Kim Yong, the Ministry of Health for gracing the event, Grassroots leaders from Chua Chu Kang Citizens’ Consultative Committee, Honourable Chairmen and Directors for their attendance.

Thanks to the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Neo Group, Mr. Neo Kah Kiat (PBM) for donating $500,000 to support the renovation and setup costs of the Sian Chay Medical Institution’s Chua Chu Kang branch. Neo Group also committed to donate $300,000 every year to fund the branch’s operating and medicine costs! This donation greatly relieves the operating costs of Sian Chay Medical Institution. Neo Group has designated Sian Chay Medical Institution as its main partner of its corporate social responsibility program. The two parties will work together to take care of the disadvantaged and benefit the society.

29.08.2021 Through the publication of this book, Chairman Toh Soon Huat JP hopes to see our forefather’s culture, values and beliefs in charity being carried to the current generation. The traditional spirit of helping one another in the Chinese community and giving back to the society with great devotion is key. The main aim now is to continue such traditions to benefit more, regardless of race or religion. By involving in more charity and welfare projects and activities with social groups, associations, and community clubs, Chairman hopes Sian Chay not only provides free and subidised medical services but also able to preserve and promote valuable culture, values, education, and spirit of giving and become a platform for kind-hearted likeminded philanthropists to congregate and do good for the society.

The book “Chicken Soup by Authors” is a motivational book by Sian Chay Medical Institution and the Singapore Association of Writers in conjunction with Singapore’s 56th National Day.
Sian Chay Medical Institution and Singapore Association of Writers jointly published a book in conjunction with the 56th anniversary of the founding of Singapore called “Chicken Soup for Writers” reported in Lianhe Wanbao on August 28, Shin Min Daily News on August 29 and Lianhe Zaobao on August 30, 2021

To celebrate the 56th anniversary of the founding of Singapore, Sian Chay Medical Institution and Singapore Association of Writers, combining charity and literature, launched the positive energy of Singapore Chinese writers to inject cultural nutrients into the national society in the anti-EPIDEMIC era with literature. This is the first time that a local literary group has teamed up with a charity, hoping to inject positive energy into society amid the pandemic.

“Art and charity are indispensable in our daily life, because art has no boundary, and when art meets charity, it brings surprise and inspiration to life, as well as cleansing the soul.” said Toh Soon Huat JP, Volunteer Executive Chairman of the Sian Chay Medical Institution.

He said: “This book is full of knowledge, wisdom and emotional words, namely warm, inspirational, bright and full of positive energy, is a spiritual comfort, to people’s spirit and provides guidance on life.”

Mr Lim Denan, President of the Singapore Association of Writers, said in an interview that the pandemic not only severely affected people’s lives, but also changed many people’s outlook on life, values and the world. “Chicken Soup for The Writer” puts the concept of charity and literature together, brightness and words together into a tonic soup in life, strengthening the integration of charity and literature.

Thanks to the Directors of Sian Chay Medical Institution, Mr Jackson Teo PBM and Mr Yap Seng Teck PBM for sponsoring $5000 each for printing of the books.

To coincide with the National Day, we have successively distributed the book to 120 participating writers, cultural and educational groups and nearly 400 colleges and universities across the country. In addition, the new books will also be available in major bookstores, Lingzi Network Library and Lazada. All proceeds will go to Sian Chay Medical Institution and Singapore Association of Writers.

04.09.2021 Volunteer Executive Chairman of Sian Chay Medical Institution, Mr Toh Soon Huat JP and Chairman of Radin Mas Citizens Consultative Committee, Dato’ Seri Douglas Foo BBM signed the Memorandum of Understanding for “Sian Chay Radin Mas Branch”, witnessed by Mr. Melvin Yong, Member of Parliament for Radin Mas SMC. Sian Chay will set up a new branch at Blk 87 Redhill Close #01-582 to serve the residents around the first quarter of 2022. Thanks to the assistance and support from Ministry of Health, Housing and Development Board, Radin Mas Citizens Consultative Committee, Radin Mas Town Council and Radin Mas Community Club.

Special thanks to Sian Chay’s Vice Chairman, Mr. Kenny Lim for his generous donation of ：
$400,000 to fund the set up and renovation costs of the branch.
$100,000 to support “Sian Chay Bonds and Shines With You Charity Show” on 24/04/2021

07.09.2021 Chairman Toh Soon Huat JP gave a letter of appointment to Mr Chen Heng Hui at the headquarters of Sian Chay Medical Institution, appointing him as Sian Chay’s 11th Charity Ambassador after Wang Jing Liang, Wang Jing Shun, Li Wei Song, Li Si Song, Lu Wei Qiang, EC Yi Ping, Dong Zi Yan, Wen Zhang, Chen Zhi Wei, and Dato Wang Li Jing. Our Charity Ambassadors will lend their support to be involved in Sian Chay’s charity activities to promote philanthropic knowledge and radiate positive energy.

Chen Heng Hui is the Executive Chairman of Alset International Limited. He is a Singaporean businessman who has investments and businesses in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China, Canada and the United States.

10.09.2021 A person’s success is not measured by his affluence, how much he possesses, how much power he carries or how much fame he has. In fact, success is measured by how much a person contributes to society, how many people he has helped, how many lives he has impacted and how many have received bliss and happiness from him.

Mr Winston Chu PBM, Honourable Chairman of Sian Chay Medical Institution, visited Chua Chu Kang branch. Thanks to Mr & Mrs Winston Chu for their continued support and encouragement. They donate $100,000 yearly to support Sian Chay’s charity cause, this donation will benefit 10,000 low-income patient visits to receive free consultation and medication at Sian Chay Medical Institution.

09.09.2021
30.09.2021 Sian Chay Medical Institution and Kowloon Club jointly organise the “Cycling Singapura Charity eRace Series” with main sponsorship from Hong Kong-Singapore Business Association and the support of Acquired Technologies; The joint effort is to help raise funds for Sian Chay Medical Institution’s charity work to take care of the disadvantaged and low-income families in society, and hence benefit society. The fundraising target of this project is $500,000.

We are grateful to have Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Law, Mr Edwin Tong Chun Fai as our Guest of Honour. We would like to share with everyone the following speech from Minister Mr Edwin Tong.

Special thanks to Mr Philip Chan, Chairman of Kowloon Club, Kowloon Club, Hong Kong-Singapore Business Association and Mr Chen Yu Cheng of Acquired Technologies, for their contribution towards Singapore’s charity landscape.

Message from Guest of Honour
Mr Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Law

Mr Toh Soon Huat, Chairman of Sian Chay Medical Institution, Mr Philip Chan, Chairman of Kowloon Club,all participants and sponsors of the Cycling Singapura Charity eRace Series. I am very pleased to see Sian Chay coming together with a group of like-minded benevolent people to do good, so that Sian Chay can continually to serve the low-income seniors and needy families, regardless of race, language, religion, or social status.

In this current pandemic especially, many physical fundraising projects is not possible. This itself, exacerbates the challenge of fundraising. Hence, charities need to employ innovative concepts, different solutions to raise funds. Cycling Singapura Charity eRace Series” is one good example. Racing through various scenes and tracks on the online virtual cycling platform while raising funds for Sian Chay, as well as sharing with friends everywhere how Singapore’s philanthropy exudes brightness and positive energy. I hope everyone can put their collective minds to create more concepts to contribute to Singapore’s charity sector.

Philanthropy is about universal love, empathy, mutual support, and really coming together to do good together. Kowloon Club Singapore is a non-profit organization comprising new immigrants from Hong Kong. And we thank them for integrating into Singapore by participating in and supporting charitable activities and serving our society in Singapore. I am glad to see more associations, community groups and societies come together, work together, complement each other to promote philanthropy.

I would like to thank Sian Chay Medical Institution for being dedicated to the society. And I hope Sian Chay will continue to hold fast to its beliefs that “Nation Progresses, Family Prospers, Family Harmony, Successful Endeavours. Forward with the Nation, Bonding with the People”, to spread the concept of doing charity actively to the younger generation and do its part to work together to build a better Singapore for Singaporeans.

Thank you very much and really enjoy the e-cycling event. Thank you.

25.09.2021 Customised to suit the elderly and our Muslim friends, the 2-per-box single-yolk mooncakes are low in sugar content and Halal certified. This not only sees to their health of the elderlies; it also allows members of the Muslim community to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with their Chinese counterparts. This promotes racial harmony.

As much as we love to help, there are many issues that are beyond our means. Nevertheless, gifting a box of mooncakes brings joy, love and warmth, sending them seasons greetings and creating an opportunity for the family to spend quality together!

Sian Chay Abounds with Gratitude and Love! Sian Chay Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with You 2021

Presenting a box of mooncakes with love. No deed is too small when doing good. Never let the magnitude of your deed stop you from doing good.

During the mid-autumn festival, when the moon shines brightly and the flowers bloom, a box of mooncakes, presented with love to warm your hearts.

A gentle smile, a word of consolation, a little help, a little sharing, or a little text can change a depressive look or feeling, reduce someone’s burden, spur someone’s potentials and take away someone’s tiredness and add brightness to the person.

May all likeminded philanthropists come together to share and grow charity work to better benefit the society.

Partnering with GROs to reach out to needy residents of 44 constituencies and volunteers who toiled for the nation in its efforts in Covid control, Sian Chay prepared 15,000 sets of Mid-Autumn gift packs. Each gift pack contained a box of low-sugar Halal-certified mooncakes, a box of BOH tea, a packet of biscuits and a greeting card which conveyed greetings from both Sian Chay and the advisor from the respective constituencies.

Participating constituencies include Pasir Ris West, Choa Chu Kang, Yuhua, Sembawang Central, Tanjong Pagar – Tiong Bahru, Joo Chiat, Marine Parade, Whampoa, Hong Kah North, Bukit Timah, Toa Payoh – Thomson, Tampines Central, Marsiling, Bukit Gombak, Yishun Central, Punggol West, Marymount, Pasir Ris Central, Moulmein – Cairnhill, Tampines Changkat, Yew Tee, Geylang Serai, Tampines North, Queenstown, Bukit Batok East, Bukit Panjang, Braddell, Canberra, Nanyang, Fernvale, Pioneer, MacPherson, Fengshan, Kebun Bahru, Radin Mas, Cheng San – Seletar, Jalan Kayu, Sembawang West, Bishan, Punggol Waterway, Lim Chu Kang and Kereta Ayer.

Partnering Joo Chiat constituency, Sian Chay gave out 300 sets of Mid-Autumn gift packs to needy residents. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Second Minister for Law, and Deputy Chairman of People’s Association, Advisor to Marine Parade GRC, Mr Edwin Tong Chun Fai wrote, “Dear residents, as we look forward to the Mid-Autumn festival, we are delighted to present you a box of Halal mooncakes. Wishing you and your family a happy Mid-Autumn Festival. May you enjoy bliss, happiness and may your wishes come true!”

We are very grateful to the general public for their support and encouragement.

Thanks to ISP and family for supporting the Sian Chay Mid-Autumn project. With gratitude and blessings!

26.09.2021 “Sian Chay Abounds with Gratitude and Love” variety show’s last episode. Thanks to EvaPla Entertainment Productions for the past 3 months of collaboration starting from 11 July 2021. The 12-series show has seen 913,500 online viewers, with 29,200 LIKES, 111,000 Comments, and 32,027 SHARES. Very grateful to everyone’s support. Thanks to EvaPla Entertainment Productions for supporting the event, performing artistes, members of the production crew, and members of the public for the success. It is also through our supporters who share our common belief in philanthropy and art that made this event possible.

29.09.201 Sian Chay Medical Institution’s Volunteer Executive Chairman Toh Soon Huat JP, was invited as Interviewed by Master News live broadcast. Chairman Toh shared the highlights, core value and charity platform of Sian Chay.

During the interview, Sian Chay was able to promote its core values, beliefs and spirit, and allow the general public to gain a better understanding of Sian Chay, being a TCM platform so as to radiate positive energy to benefit a greater audience. This in turn will help reduce the financial burden of our patients. In line with Singapore’s nation-building, Sian Chay hopes to help more senior citizens and vulnerable to build a City of Good.

05.10.2021 Congratulations to our Honourable Chairman and Vice Chairman, Dato’ Seri Dr. Goh Bak Heng BBM for being conferred BBM(L) by the President of the Republic of Singapore, and Dato’ Sri Dr. Peter Lim Yong Guan PBM for being conferred BBM and our Honourable Chairman Mr. Patrick Khoo PBM for being conferred the the order of St. John M STJ by Queen Elizabeth II. This article was paid by directors.

08.10.2021 Established in 1947, the 74-year-old Loke’s Association had no choice but to announce its dissolution due to lack of new members and no successors on the board of directors. The association decided to donate the remaining funds and assets to charities after dissolution. Sian Chay Medical Institution was one of the beneficiaries. A cheque of $100,000 was presented by the Chairman of the association to Sian Chay’s Volunteer Executive Chairman Toh Soon Huat on 08/10/2021. Thanks to Mr Chua Kian Meng JP, BBM (L) for his support and assistance.

07.11.2021 Our sincere gratitude towards Sian Chay’s Benevolent Ambassador Mdm Zhang Hua for introducing her friend, Mdm Wu Shaohua. Mdm Wu purchased the painting titled “Gallop 5” by famous artist Liu Jian Feng with $3,000, as a donation in support of Sian Chay’s charity work. This amount is able to help 300 low-income receive free medical consultation and medicine prescription. Born in 1948 in Guangdong, China, the artist graduated in Western Art major from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1965. All these years, he has never stopped producing art, infusing modern art into his work but has never lost the spirit of Chinese art in his work.

07.11.2021 Our gratitude towards Mr Seah Kang Chui for donating his calligraphy works to Sian Chay Medical Institution to help raise funds for Sian Chay. Also, thanks to Sian Chay’s Charity Ambassador Mdm Zhang Hua’s assistance.

Born in Singapore in 1945, artist Mr Seah and his friends set up a fine arts research group during their secondary school days. Subsequently, he pursued his studies at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. In 1968, he graduated as an art professor in a public school. In 2008, he was invited to be in the panel of judges for Malaysia’s National Water Color Competition. In 2000, he was invited to organise an art dialogue by the Malaysian Water Color Association, Malaysian Artists Society, and the Malaysian Fine Arts Alumni Association. At current, he is President of Singapore’s Watercolour Society, Assistant Secretary of Singapore Arts Council and management committee member of the Federation of Arts Societies Singapore.

08.11.2021 Customised to suit the elderly and our Muslim friends, the 2-per-box single-yolk mooncakes are low in sugar content and Halal certified. This not only sees to their health of the elderlies; it also allows members of the Muslim community to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with their Chinese counterparts. This promotes racial harmony.

Sian Chay Abounds with Gratitude and Love! Sian Chay Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with You 2021

Presenting a box of mooncakes with love. No deed is too small when doing good. Never let the magnitude of your deed stop you from doing good.

During the mid-autumn festival, when the moon shines brightly and the flowers bloom, a box of mooncakes, presented with love to warm your hearts.

May all likeminded philanthropists come together to share and grow charity work to better benefit the society.

Partnering Toa Payoh West – Thomson constituency, Sian Chay gave out 300 sets of Mid-Autumn gift packs to needy residents. Senior Minister of State for Transport, and Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, Mr Chee Hong Tat wrote on the greeting card, “Dear residents, as we look forward to the Mid-Autumn festival, we are delighted to present you a box of Halal mooncakes. Wishing you and your family a happy Mid-Autumn Festival. May you enjoy bliss, happiness and may your wishes come true!”

Thanks to ISP and family for supporting the Sian Chay Mid-Autumn project. Our sincere gratitude and blessings!

19.11.2021 Radin Mas Single Member Constituency Member of Parliament, Mr Melvin Yong, accompanied by Sian Chay’s Volunteer Executive Chairman Toh Soon Huat, inspected Sian Chay’s new 14th branch clinic located at Blk 87 Redhill Close, #01-582, Singapore 150087. This is Sian Chay’s Radin Mas (Redhill) branch’s renovation site.

Come 15 Jan 2022, Sian Chay’s Redhill branch will be officially opened by Minister of Education, Mr Chan Chun Sing. Services at this branch include TCM consultation, tuina therapy, acupuncture, foot reflexology, hair trimming etc. On top of these services, the branch also has a recreation center to hold activities such as music, dance and yoga sessions, etc.

Sian Chay is pleased to received a donation of $400,000 from Sian Chay’s Vice Chairman Mr Kenny Lim Oon Cheng in support of setting up of the new branch and its renovation. On top of this, Mr Wong Swee Chun, Managing Director of Hoi Hup Realty, Mr Teo Hak Piang, CEO of Union Gas Group, Mr Chu Chee Keong, CEO of FuChan F&B Group have generously pledged to support the branch’s operating and medical expenses with $100,000 each.

Sian Chay’s Volunteer Executive Chairman Mr Toh Soon Huat said, “We are extremely thankful to our donors for sharing their positive energy and supporting Sian Chay for so many years. While building their business empires, their philanthropic and giving spirit has never diminished. “To the ocean, the ship is negligible. Still, the lake is unable to accommodate the boat”. If one’s heart is accommodating, how much it can bear is unlimited. Let’s hope there are many “oceans” in Singapore to embrace and render support to the needy, scaling the nation in unison.

20.11.2021 On this day, at Sian Chay Medical Institution’s HQ office, Volunteer Executive Chairman Toh Soon Huat JP issued a certificate and appointed Mr Jason Choo Jun Ting as Sian Chay’s Charity Ambassador. Mr Choo is Sian Chay’s 9th appointed Charity Ambassador. Together, the Ambassadors will join hands to help Sian Chay in its charity work by participating in Sian Chay’s charity activities to spread charity knowledge and positive energy.

20.11.2021 “Sian Chay Charity Lucky Draw 2021”: The event has come to an end and draw results have been announced.
Organised by Sian Chay, co-organised by Singapore Paincare Holdings, supported by Singapore Tote Board and A.M Aesthetics, “Sian Chay Charity Lucky Draw 2021” was held at Blk 153 Jalan Teck Whye at Sian Chay’s Choa Chu Kang branch. $250,000 has been raised in this Draw. These funds will be used to fund the operating expenses of Sian Chay Medical Institution.

The “Sian Chay Charity Lucky Draw 2021” has 50 prizes. The first prize is $15,000, second prize is $8,000, third prize is $5,000, fourth to tenth prizes are $1,000 each, eleventh to thirtieth prizes are $500 each, thirty-first to fiftieth prizes are $100 each. Total prizes are worth $47,000.

Draw results have been published on the Straits Times and Lianhe ZaoBao on 27 Nov 2021, and on Sian Chay’s website www.sianchay.org.sg. Deadline for redemption of prizes is on 31 December 2021. Winners can call Sian Chay at 6565 3737 to arrange for prize collection.

Thanks to Singapore Paincare Holdings and A.M Aesthetics for their support.

22.11.2021 Sian Chay Medical Institution
A Social Enterprise: By the Society, For the Society.

Jointly-organised by Sibay Shiok and Tin Box Group Singapore, a 24-hour charity fundraising live broadcast show will take place tonight at 8pm on Sibay Shiok’s Facebook page https://fb.me/e/34FPTVv4R. All proceeds from the fundraising activity will be donated to charities Sian Chay Medical Institution and Keeping Hope Alive.

Live to Love is Singapore’s inaugural 24-hour charity love broadcast. Participating artistes include Sherman Zhuo, Olivia Ong, Joi Chua, Serene Koong, Hong Jun Yang, Terence Cao, Vincent Ng, Dawn Yeoh, Xavier Ong, Zhang Yao Dong, Alicia Koh, Marcus Lee, Cherelle Tan, Relyne Ban, Jayden Chew and Fu Qiao Han.

Items put up for sale during the event ranges from food, health supplements to cosmetics etc. All proceeds from the fundraising activity will be donated to charities Sian Chay Medical Institution and Keeping Hope Alive.

During the programme, Sian Chay’s culture and core values, beliefs, and scope of service were also shared. Sian Chay took the opportunity to promote Sian Chay’s culture and core values, beliefs, philanthropic spirit, and TCM platform that radiates positive energy, benefiting residents, alleviating them from the pains, sufferings and financial burden arising from treatment. In line with Singapore’s nation-building, Sian Chay hopes to help more senior citizens and vulnerable to build a City of Good.

Thanks for participating artistes Terence Cao, Vincent Ng, Dawn Yeoh, Xavier Ong, Zhang Yao Dong, Cassandra Lee, Chen Xiu Huan, Tracy Lee, Edwin Goh and Yutaki Ong. Also thanks to Sian Chay’s Honourable Chairman Mr Thomas Bon for his support.

Philanthropy is about universal love, empathy, mutual support, and really coming together to do good together. Sian Chay urges and encourages all to show more support for the society, participate actively in charity work, put effort into serving the people so as to spread love, brightness and positive energy!

Our gratitude towards distinguished President of Singapore, Mdm Halimah Yacob, Minister of Health Mr Ong Ye Kung, Senior Minister of State for Defence and Sian Chay Adviser, Mr Heng Chee How, Mayor for South-East district and Sian Chay Adviser, Mr Mohd Fahmi bin Aliman, and Sian Chay’s Life Honourable Chairman Dato’ Dr. Tan Hian-Tsin, for their blessings, support and encouragement.

Sian Chay’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
This year marks Sian Chay’s 120th anniversary. Due to the pandemic, large-scale events are prohibited. To commemorate this important milestone, Sian Chay’s donors have contributed to a Special edition in the 5 main local newpapers in Singapore. The newspapers included Lianhe ZaoBao, XinMIn Daily News, LianHe Evening News, Straits Times and Berita Harian. Total expenses for the publications amounted to $52,160. All expenses are sponsored.

Below are expenses of our donors:

Mr Lee Tiam Nam	$30,000
Mr Chia Chor Meng JP, BBM	$20,000
Mr Toh Soon Huat JP, BBM PVPA	$2,160
Total	$52,160

Chairman Shared:
Sian Chay Medical Institution
A Social Enterprise: By the Society, For the Society.

The energy and power that Sian Chay has today, largely depends on the collectively support of our supporters. It is their commitment that determines Sian Chay’s confidence to develop and grow. These achievements did not come easy. Every step taken, every bit of effort, these are the fruits of labour of our kind-hearted supporters who share the same brightness.

Sian Chay not only treats patients’ illnesses, it also attends to their psychological needs, for a lonely soul could be more devastating than an illness. Expression of kind-heartedness and care are simples ways of treating one’s soul. We hope every of our patients can derive happiness and enjoy great health, and be able to convert negative energies to positive ones to eventually lead a happiness life.

The ability to help a patient from a family translates to helping their entire family. Alleviating them from the pain and sufferings allows them to re-build a blissful family that contributes to a harmonious society.

Thanks to Board Members from the various terms for their relentless support and trust, blessing the society with their meritorious contributions.

Looking forward to the keen support of our current Board Members to continue with Sian Chay’s mission of reaching out and serving the people with positive energy, and to spread the good words of Sian Chay to benefit more people. Let’s join hands to carry out charity works, to pay it forward to benefit the people and build a blissful and harmonious society.

08.11.2021 My heartiest congratulations to Sian Chay Medical Institution on its 120th anniversary. Since its founding in 1901, Sian Chay Medical Institution has been providing free Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consultation, as well as subsidised medicine and treatment. Over the years, Sian Chay Medical Institution has stood by its commitment to help the vulnerable in our society, regardless of race or religion.

I have watched Sian Chay Medical Institution go from strength to strength. I remember visiting the Boon Lay Wellness Centre in 2016, when I was then Speaker of Parliament, and meeting seniors from all walks of life who benefitted from the wellness programmes and recreational activities. I subsequently officiated the opening of the Marsiling clinic in 2017 and was reminded of the team’s unwavering dedication when I paid another visit last November. Sian Chay Medical Institution has also donated to the President’s Challenge and initiated its own fundraising efforts. These efforts ultimately benefit the community, such as members of the Pioneer Generation who can benefit from a Pioneer Generation Medical Fund specially set up for them.

It is civic-minded organisations like Sian Chay Medical Institution that bring us closer to our goal of building a more cohesive, inclusive, and caring society in Singapore. I hope that more organisations will follow the lead of Sian Chay Medical Institution and work closely with the Government to look after the vulnerable in our society.

Message from Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health
Congratulations to Sian Chay Medical Institution on your 120th anniversary and the inauguration of the 84th Term Board of Directors.

Founded in 1901, Sian Chay Medical Institution has been steadfast in its mission to provide free consultation and low-cost Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment for the community. Over the past decade, Sian Chay has extended its services to our heartlands, reaching out to residents from all walks of lives and all backgrounds. Today, Sian Chay serves more than a thousand patients across its 13 TCM clinics around the island daily.

Beyond healthcare, Sian Chay is an active participant in community activities and charity work. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many TCM practitioners persuaded their patients to get vaccinated. Sian Chay has also organised numerous donations and distribution of daily essentials to those adversely affected by the pandemic.

The Ministry of Health has established a $8 million TCM Research Grant to encourage local collaborative clinical research. With its strong clinical network, Sian Chay is well positioned to collaborate with local public healthcare institutions to conduct clinical research to further promote the sustained scientific development of TCM, and enhance its safety and efficacy.

I commend Sian Chay’s efforts and contributions to our society, building strong alliances with its many partners, sponsors, volunteers and staff, and strengthening our community spirit. I am confident that Sian Chay will continue its good work and inspire more to give back to the society as we work together to build a more gracious and caring Singapore.

Message from Mr Heng Chee How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Defence,
Adviser, Sian Chay Medical Institution
This year marks Sian Chay Medical Institution’s 120th anniversary and the inauguration of its 84th Term Board of Directors. My heartiest congratulations to Sian Chay Medical Institution on this happy occasion and to the new Board of Directors on their successful election.

Founded in 1901, Sian Chay Medical Institution is a charitable organisation registered with the Ministry of Health. It provides free TCM consultation and low-cost treatment to the public, regardless of race or religion. It especially strives to ensure that Pioneer and Merdeka Generation patients receive good care regardless of their financial situation.

Apart from providing TCM services, it also actively participates in community charity work, promotes health awareness, encourages health care activities, promotes the spirit of philanthropy, and spreads positive energy and emphasises the importance of loving the country and supporting one another.

Over the past 7 years (2014 to 2020), it has served approximately 2.3 million patient visits and made 4.5 million prescriptions. In the next five years (2021-2025), the number of patient visits is estimated to reach 2.5 million, and the number of prescriptions to be issued is estimated to be 4.8 million.

Helping a patient helps the whole family, directly and indirectly.

I hope that more donors will support Sian Chay Medical Institution in its charity work, and become its partner in caring for the needy and fostering a healthy, harmonious and society bathed in positive energy.

Message from Mr Mohd Fahmi Bin Aliman, Mayor, South East District
Adviser, Sian Chay Medical Institution
It gives me great pleasure to congratulate Sian Chay Medical Institution on your 120th anniversary.

From a charity clinic since 1901 to the 13 clinics over the island today, Sian Chay has ensured affordable access to medical treatments for all in the community, regardless of race or religion, even during challenging times.

Now, it is important for the whole-of-society to work together during this Covid-19 Pandemic to support those in need. Together, we can then make significant progress in building a stronger and more resilient community.

I would like to thank Sian Chay for the many years of contributions to the community and look forward to our continued partnership to serve the community.

Message from Dato’ Dr. Tan Hian-Tsin, Life Honourable Chairman of Sian Chay Medical Institution
My heartiest congratulations to Sian Chay Medical Institution on your 120th anniversary.

Since 1901, Sian Chay Medical Institution has been providing free Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) service to the poor and needy in the community. Under the leadership of Chairman Mr Toh Soon Huat, Sian Chay has grown from a single clinic into a network with 13 branches serving about 1,000 patient visits daily.

Mr. Toh Soon Huat, Chairman of Sian Chay Medical Institution, has been advocating the five core values of “Forgiveness, Universal Love, Compassion, Gratitude and Blessing” which have permeated into the hearts of not only the patients but also the generous and kind-hearted donors.

My late wife and I have devoted our lives helping the needy as i believe that “service to humanity is the best work of life.” When doing charity, we donate with pleasure. Doing charity is from the heart. Everyone can just do their best by donating within their means, big or small. We do not have to compare how much our donations are. Sian Chay Medical Institution should be commended for the initiatives to care for the Pioneer Generation and the disadvantaged group through the Pioneer Generation Medical Fund and the To’ Puan Dr Tsao Sui Lan Memorial Endowment Fund respectively.

I hope Sian Chay Medical Institution will continue to promote the beliefs that “Nation Progresses, Family Prospers; Family Harmony, Successful Endeavours. Forward with the Nation, Bonding with the People” and to continue its mission to serve the community regardless of race, religion or nationality. May I urge the many supporters and well wishers to continue to support Sian Chay to continue in its mission to care for the elderly and needy in our rapidly ageing society.

Message from Mr Toh Soon Huat JP,BBM,PVPA
Volunteer Executive Chairman of Sian Chay Medical Institution
The road ahead for mercy and kindness is still a long one.

I became Sian Chay Medical Institution’s volunteer executive chairman 12 years ago. During the period I was busy doing charity work with all my heart and soul. I did not get a salary nor claimed any expenses from the charity. But I have learnt a lot and was very touched and felt grateful whenever I see our patients getting better by the day. They gave me so much warmth, hope and light. Charity work needs perseverance. To be merciful and kind is simply showing universal love.

In our daily lives, we experience happiness, sorrows, anger and joy. There is also a time to meet and a time to say goodbye. In life, there must be love to radiate light and warmth. I have met many of the vulnerable in society who include the helpless and the lost. I saw them in great pains with no hope but a bleak future ahead…..Actually, many suffered because of the burdens and negative feelings inside them, not from their physical bodies. This led me to realise the need to place greater importance on “the light of life, and quality of health” in our heart and body. How can we lit up that light of life and realise its true value and meanings? How can we, in our life’s long journey, able to let go, stay cool and calm and use our wisdom and courage in confronting and reflecting upon the difficult or unhappy situations we face? And afterwards, humbly try to raise ourselves to higher level of being, and free ourselves of desires, greed and darkness? That requires universal love and the determination to uphold the bright lights in the future. Truth to be told, after going through and understanding life, it is actually no more than living for just a few people and getting busy over a few matters. The differences lie only in their duration, level, scale and significance. In life we should pay more attention to values such as kindness, mercy, universal love, equality and gratitude.

I sincerely wish to thank Sian Chay’s Patron: the honourable Singapore President Mdm Halimah Yacob; our advisers: Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Heng Chee How, South-East CDC Mayor Mr Mohd Fahmi Aliman and Associate Professor Fatimah Lateef; our legal advisers: Mr Ung Gim Sei and Mr Ngoh Tian Lock, members of the public, government officials and organisations including the Ministry of Health, Housing and Development Board, People’s Association, Citizens’ Consultative Committees, Community Development Councils, the media, corporate sponsors and all our honorary chair persons for their support. My appreciation also goes to all other groups, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, artistes, volunteers, our board members and colleagues who have contributed in one way or another to Sian Chay so we could achieve so much and benefit so many people in society.

I hope the Covid-19 pandemic can soon end, our society goes back to its old peaceful and harmonious days and our economy returns to normal again. I wish we can emerge from the pandemic stronger and more united as we face the bright future together! Wishing all good health!

23.11.2021 On 23 Nov 2021, the Straits Times reported on Sian Chay’s 120 anniversary. With it was the announcement of the installation of Sian Chay’s 84th Term Board of Directors. These achievements did not come easy. Every step taken, every bit of effort, these are the fruits of labour of our kind-hearted supporters who share the same brightness.

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A Social Enterprise: By the Society, For the Society.

Thanks to members of the public for the support and encouragement. Expressing my sincere gratitude and blessings.

03.12.2021 The amalgamation of philanthropic knowledge brings about positive energy that is meant for the general masses which is beneficial for achieving a peaceful society. This sharing platform is a congregation of likeminded philanthropists who come together to share and grow charity work to better benefit the society.

Chairman Toh Soon Huat JP upheld the mission set by Sian Chay’s founders, to see to the needs of the society and benefit more people. It is by treating philanthropy as a responsibility and duty, that one is able to serve the people. He actively encourages charities to interact, support one another and share resources. In unison, let’s surround ourselves with great love and gratitude and walk down the path of philanthropy together to grow Sian Chay and continue its aim of serving the sick, needy and the vulnerable for the many generations to come.
“Sian Chay and Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) Partner to Provide Free Medical Treatment to Low-Income Patients”
Sian Chay Medical Institution and SOS sign an agreement to launch “Listening Ear and Helping Hand by Sian Chay and SOS”. The Programme targets at providing free medical treatment and financial assistance for low-income patients. According to the Agreement, Sian Chay will provide these support for SOS’ beneficiaries. Over 2 years, the beneficiaries will receive free medical treatment and one-off $500 worth of vouchers to help them with their daily necessities.

Sian Chay’s Volunteer Executive Chairman Toh Soon Huat JP expressed during an interview, “Sian Chay is honoured to partner with SOS to provide support to their beneficiaries. Our objective is to help them defray their living expenses and reduce their financial stress. Especially for the old and needy, we hope to offer Sian Chay as an avenue for them to seek treatment for their illnesses.

Mr Gasper Tan, Chief Executive of SOS expressed, “Very grateful to partner with Sian Chay all these years. Sian Chay has provided strong support for our aims to prevent suicide. At the same time, they have provided us the opportunity to embark on Chinese media platforms. With Sian Chay’s continuous support, we are able to render help to those who face financial challenges and seek our assistance. Especially during the pandemic, we hope to not only listen but also lend a helping hand to help those in need, providing them the medical attention they deserve at the appropriate time.”

The Covid pandemic has loomed over us for a long time. It has brought about much challenges to people’s psychological wellbeing and their overall health. In fact, the psychological health of many have deteriorated. Due to the lack of avenues to open up and receive support, or for those facing family relationship issues, their psychological state would most likely be very badly affected.

As a charity organisations, Sian Chay and SOS hopes to lend support to each other. Especially during these trying times, charities need to render help to those facing difficulties by working together to establish a society filled with love and tolerance.

10.12.2021 Jointly-organised by Sibay Shiok and Tin Box Group Singapore, the 24-hour charity fundraising live broadcast came to a successful closure. The programme managed to raise $100,000 which will benefit 10,000 low-income patients. These patients will receive free medical consultation and medicine prescriptions. Witnessed by Sian Chay’s Honourable Chairman Mr Thomas Bon, Mr Terence Cao handed the cheque to Chairman Toh Soon Huat.

Thanks to the following performing artistes; Terence Cao, Vincent Ng, Dawn Yeoh, Xavier Ong, Zhang Yao Dong, Cassandra Lee, Chen Xiu Huan, Tracy Lee, Edwin Goh and Yutski Ong. Also thanks to Sian Chay’s Honourable Chairman Mr Thomas Bon for his spport.

Thanks to Powerhouse Pte Ltd for donating $20,000 to Sian Chay.

Support charity by paying it forward with love and unity! Sian Chay urges and encourages everyone to pay more attention to society, involve actively in charity work and put in the effort to spread love, brightness and positive energy to benefit the community at large.

21.12.2021 Walk Out of the Turbulence and Take Flight on the Voyage of Brightness!
Through the community song “Take Flight”, Sian Chay promoted love, brightness and positive energy through music! Presented to those who faced the challenges brought about by Covid and our frontline Covid heroes!

“Take Flight”’s offical website https://takeflight.sg/

Music by Sun Xue Ling and Wu Jia Kang, Lyrics by Er Si Yi Jun, Sang by Wu Jia Kang, “Take Flight” is a music video that shows the negative impacts brought about by Covid. Some had their incomes affected, some had to be separated from their loved ones and unfortunately, some lost their loved ones. Many others faced different sorts of challenges which forms an overcast on those affected. Seeing this, song writer Er Si Yi Jun’s heart was triggered. He felt the need to produce a song related to Covid, hence “Take Flight” was born. The song was jointly produced by Er Si Yi Jun, Song Xue Ling and Wu Jia Kang. Thanks for Ocean Butterflies Music Pte Ltd for sponsoring the production and singer Wu Jia Kang for singing pro bono. Through the song, Wu shared how one can be positive during adversities and can still be able to display a kind and compassionate heart.

Sian Chay has identified the positive energy in “Take Flight”. There could be a time of loss and uncertainty but this makes us stronger. It gave us the opportunity to cruise against the wind and reach out to sunshine. It taught us not to succumb to fate but to walk out of difficulties. This is the time when we have to love and care for one another. Sian Chay’s values of Forgiveness, Universal Love, Compassion, Gratitude and Blessing complements the objectives of “Take Flight”. We are grateful to Ocean Butterflies Music Pte Ltd, and our sponsors and supporters FuChan F&B Group, Union Gas Group Holdings and Yappy Pets for radiating positive energy and promoting “Take Flight” to benefit the people.

“Take Flight” is based on a real-life scenario. SMEs, businesses and individuals have not been spared from the impacts of the pandemic. Many have lost their jobs, while some have to resort to switching their career to maintain their livelihood. In the MV, the storyline showed a dessert stall closing due to the pandemic. To keep the family alive, the owner had to become a food delivery person. Another character depicted a live singer who lost his job and had to become a virtual singer on live online shows. Both had to face the adversities and walk out if it. This clearly shows the fighting spirit of Singaporeans who are always willing to face challenges, innovate, persevere, upgrade and care for one another. During this period, Sian Chay aims to ride on “Take Flight” to promote love and care and positive energy. Hope that everyone can walk out of the situation and see light. Let’s take flight! Cheers to Singapore!

“Take Flight” music video has been very well-received by online audience. It has seen 2,399,937 viewers! We hope that the MV would help people walk out of darkness to see light and take flight once again. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our corporate supporters which have chosen Sian Chay as their CSR partner. We look forward to more support from corporates and individuals, so that we can continue to serve the people. We also hope that more would spread the spirit of sharing and giving, and make Sian Chay known to more people, so that they can benefit from Sian Chay!

We are grateful to our sponsors and supporters Union Gas Group Holding’s Executive Director and CEO Mr Teo Hak Piang PBM, Yappy Pets’ Founder Mr Yap Seng Teck PBM, FuChan F&B Group’s Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO Mr Chu Chee Keong PBM, for the MV, making it available to those facing Covid challenges and frontline workers fighting the virus!

Special thanks to MediaCorp for being our official media partner, Singapore Press Holding’s radio stations 96.3FM and UFM100.3, and SuperSeed Media Pte Ltd for the strong support!

Sian Chay Volunteer Executive Chairman Toh Soon Huat, JP, BBM, PVPA shared, “Personally, I feel humanity is very important during the pandemic. A benevolent heart that understands gratitude, love and devotion is needed. A heart for a heart, let’s put ourselves in the positions of the affected and exercise some brightness and responsibility to help them.”

Union Gas Group Exective Director and CEO Mr Teo Hak Piang PBM shared, ”This challenge may be a situation we have not experienced before. It may be the first time, but not the last. Let’s overcome the challenges together and move ahead. A better tomorrow lies ahead of us.”

Yappy Pets Founder Mr Yap Seng Teck PBM shared, “I hope this music video will help the affected walk out of the shadows. Hope that the music video can radiate positive energy to everyone and let everyone see hope ahead!”

FuChan F&B Group Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO Mr Chu Chee Keong PBM shared, “Hang in there, press on! We will overcome this together. Perseverance, Perseverance and Perseverance.”

Chairman Toh Soon Huat JP hopes to see our forefather’s culture, values and beliefs in charity being carried to the current generation. The traditional spirit of helping one another in the Chinese community and giving back to the society with great devotion is key. The main aim now is to continue such traditions to benefit more, regardless of race or religion. By involving in more charity and welfare projects and activities with social groups, associations, and community clubs, Chairman hopes Sian Chay not only provides free and subidised medical services but also able to preserve and promote valuable culture, values, education, and spirit of giving and become a platform for kind-hearted likeminded philanthropists to congregate and do good for the society.

Through this project, Sian Chay promoted its core values, beliefs and spirit, and allow the general public to gain a better understanding of Sian Chay, being a TCM platform so as to radiate positive energy to benefit a greater audience. This in turn will help reduce the financial burden of our patients. In line with Singapore’s nation-building, Sian Chay hopes to help more senior citizens and vulnerable to build a City of Good.

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