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$260k raised for vulnerable children, youth and families at charity golf event

$260k raised for vulnerable children, youth and families at charity golf event

Straits Times2 days ago
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Senior Minister of State for Defence and Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad during the tee-off at the BH-AMP Charity Golf and Dinner 2025 at Orchid Country Club on July 22.
SINGAPORE - Over $260,000 has been raised to support vulnerable children, youth and families through a charity golf event and dinner on July 22 .
The proceeds will support programmes by AMP Singapore , a non-profit organisation that serves the Muslim community, and the Singapore Children's Society .
A portion of the funds will also be directed to book prizes for students pursuing communication, media or Malay studies in higher education.
The charity event, organised by Malay-language daily Berita Harian and AMP Singapore, brought 96 golfers together at Orchid Country Club , where Senior Minister of State for Defence and Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad launched the tee-off.
Matching grants are expected to take total contributions from corporate and individual sponsors to $400,000 , surpassing
the initial target of $300,000 , said SPH Media , which publishes BH, and AMP Singapore in a joint statement.
With donations of $60,000 each , supermarket chain Sheng Siong Group and the Salleh Marican Foundation were the biggest donors at the event.
Local bakery chain Bengawan Solo donated $20,000 , while construction firm AGSH Builders , travel agency Karva Travel Group and Maybank Singapore contributed $10,000 each.
BH editor Nazry Mokhtar said the event reflects the newspaper's commitment to giving back to the community and standing by fellow Singaporeans during challenging times.
He added that when the event was being planned, he was unsure if it would meet its fund-raising target, especially given the current tough economic climate.
'I am glad to say I was proven wrong. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and golfers, we have not only met - but surpassed - our goal,' said Mr Nazry.
This is the first time BH has organised a charity golf event. It was held in conjunction with Singapore's 60th anniversary celebrations.
AMP Singapore executive director Mohksin Rashid said his organisation's partnership with BH, along with the support of the event's donors, sponsors and golfers, is a reminder that collaboration across different segments of society can create lasting and positive change.
Holding the event a day after Racial Harmony Day is deeply symbolic, said Singapore's former president Halimah Yacob , who was the guest of honour at the July 22 dinner .
Madam Halimah added: 'This observance is a reminder of the strength we draw from our diversity. And tonight, we take it one step further - by turning harmony into action, and goodwill into tangible support for those who need it most.'
Senior Minister of State for Defence and Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad (middle, in purple), with Berita Harian editor Nazry Mokhtar (left of Mr Zaqy) and AMP Singapore executive director Mohksin Rashid (right of Mr Zaqy) alongside golfers who took part in the BH-AMP Charity Golf and Dinner 2025 at Orchid Country Club on July 22.
PHOTO: BERITA HARIAN
Mr Zaqy said he was heartened to see how the community has come together to support those who are most vulnerable.
'By uplifting vulnerable families, supporting our children, and empowering youth through education, we are not only meeting today's needs - we are also shaping a brighter future for Singapore,' he said.
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