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“Hang Lung X HKYWCA ‘Love·No·Limit’ Dementia Friendly Program Community Inclusion Day” Showcasing the artistic talents of dementia patients while promoting cross-generational care

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 14 November 2022 – Hang Lung Properties (the “Company” or “Hang Lung”, SEHK stock code: 00101) and the Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association (“HKYWCA”) jointly organized the second “Love·No·Limit” Dementia Friendly Program – Community Inclusion Day at Amoy Plaza last weekend. At the event, free brain health consultations and cognitive testing services were offered to close to 100 individuals with the aim of promoting early detection of dementia symptoms. Over 7,600 members of the community along with dementia patients and their carers participated in the two-day event.

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(From left) Volunteer representative of the Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association, Ms. Helen Lau, Deputy Director (Head of Hong Kong Business Operations) of Hang Lung Properties, representatives of families with dementia patients, Ms. Koo Kwok Lai, Rebecca, District Social Welfare Officer (Kwun Tong) of Social Welfare Department, Mr. Chow Wah Tat, Kenneth, Service Director (Elderly Services) of the Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association, and volunteer representative of the Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team show their support at the “Hang Lung x HKYWCA ‘Love·No·Limit’ Dementia Friendly Program ─ Community Inclusion Day “

Ms. Koo Kwok Lai, Rebecca, District Social Welfare Officer (Kwun Tong) of the Social Welfare Department, Ms. Helen Lau, Deputy Director (Head of Hong Kong Business Operations) of Hang Lung Properties, and Mr. Chow Wah Tat, Kenneth, Service Director (Elderly Services) of the Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association unveiled the “Dementia Friendly Art Gallery” which displayed 200 works of art jointly created by dementia patients, their carers, young people, and Hang Lung volunteers.

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In the “Dementia Friendly Art Gallery”, the Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team and HKYWCA young volunteers introduce the artworks created by dementia patients to members of the public

Ms. Helen Lau, Deputy Director (Head of Hong Kong Business Operations) of Hang Lung Properties, said, “With Hong Kong’s ageing population, the rising number of dementia cases, and younger adults being diagnosed with the disease, we hope that our collaboration with the HKYWCA in the ‘Love·No·Limit’ Dementia Friendly Program can have a positive impact on the people affected by dementia and society at large. By increasing awareness in the community, encouraging early detection of symptoms, and supporting dementia patients and their carers while fostering cross-generational ties, we believe the Program will contribute to a more inclusive, caring, and dementia-friendly world. At Hang Lung, we started dementia-friendly training for our frontline staff in 2021 and will have 100% recognized as ‘Dementia Friends’ by the Social Welfare Department by first half in 2023.”

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Artworks created by dementia patients are made into postcards for the public to write down good wishes to give to the elderly they know and to cheer on families with dementia patients

Ms. Koo Kwok Lai, Rebecca, District Social Welfare Officer (Kwun Tong) of Social Welfare Department, said, “The Social Welfare Department is committed to promoting dementia friendliness in the community through various channels. The vision of turning dementia unawareness into dementia-friendliness calls for cooperation between three parties, namely, the government, social welfare organizations and the commercial sector. I am very grateful that Hang Lung Properties has spared no effort in promoting dementia friendliness, as reflected by the ‘Love·No·Limit’ Dementia Friendly Program, which is now in its third year. I am also pleased to note that a majority of Hang Lung Properties’ frontline staff have become ‘Dementia Friends’. I hope that all members of the community will continue to cooperate, understand, connect, care for, and support the elderly, caregivers and people in need, leading ultimately to the creation of a dementia-friendly city.”

Mr. Chow Wah Tat, Kenneth, Service Director (Elderly Service) of the Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association, said, “HKYWCA has long been active in promoting innovative services that are tailored to the needs of the elderly, and has made building a dementia friendly community a major task. The ‘Love·No·Limit’ Dementia Friendly Program, jointly presented with Hang Lung Properties, is in its third year. Extending last year’s emphasis on artistic creation by the elderly living with dementia, this year’s theme is happiness and well wishes, enabling the elderly to share their feelings of joy and gratitude with the public through their colourful artworks. We have invited more young volunteers to participate in the creative process with the elderly. Last year, we had volunteers from Kwun Tong, and this year more than 40 young volunteers from Shatin, Central and Western, and Kwai Tsing also joined, realizing our aim of fostering care across generations. We look forward to cooperating with Hang Lung for the third year and continuing to give yet more extensive support to families with dementia patients.”

Sharing her experience at the event, Ms. Sandy So, Registered Arts (Expressive Arts) Therapist, pointed out that artistic creation can effectively help dementia patients to release their emotions and express themselves, and at the same time stimulate their senses and awareness. In the art creation process, carers will also be able to see and appreciate their abilities, which can help foster positive relationships.

The “Dementia Friendly Art Gallery” at the venue showcased cross-generational works of art created by over 110 dementia patients, 80 Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team members, as well as HKYWCA volunteers from Kwun Tong, Shatin, Central and Western, and Kwai Tsing districts. The exhibit lets the public see the results of using artistic creation to encourage exchange between the elderly and young people. The artworks by dementia patients were also made into postcards, which were distributed at the event to give visitors a medium to share their good wishes to the elderly. Free brain health consultation was available and a cognitive testing station was set up at the venue for participants to understand their cognitive status, raise public awareness of the importance of brain risk assessment, and provide referral services to those in need.

Hang Lung is devoted to building a diverse and inclusive community via different community investment projects. The three-year “Hang Lung X HKYWCA ‘Love·No·Limit’ Dementia Friendly Program” aims to provide support to dementia patients and their carers, improve the abilities of elderly dementia patients and lighten the pressure on carers. Since its launch, the Program has benefited more than 1,500 dementia patients and their carers with Hang Lung volunteers putting in more than 830 service hours.

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About Hang Lung Properties

Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hang Lung Properties develops and manages a diversified portfolio of world-class properties in Hong Kong and the nine Mainland cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan and Hangzhou. With its luxury positioning under the “66” brand, the company’s Mainland portfolio has established its leading position as the “Pulse of the City”. Hang Lung Properties is recognized for leading the way in enhanced sustainability initiatives in real estate as it pursues sustainable growth by connecting customers and communities.

At Hang Lung Properties – We Do It Well.

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Experience the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro Family with M1 True 5G

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 November 2022 – Thrilled by the display and software upgrades in the latest iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro family? Here is the icing on the cake: Apple fans can now unlock the greater potential of iPhone with M1. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are available from 7 October 2022 on Bespoke plans with M1 True 5G. Subscribing to these plans unlocks more significant cost savings for customers and extra perks and discounts amounting up to S$400* off the new devices.

Customers can take their experience with Apple's latest 5G-supported iPhone 14 and 14 Pro devices up a notch by leveraging M1's Bespoke plans with True 5G.

Customers can take their experience with Apple’s latest 5G-supported iPhone 14 and 14 Pro devices up a notch by leveraging M1’s Bespoke plans with True 5G.

Experience A New Way to Work and Play Affordably

With M1, customers can trade up and obtain their iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro from S$0 on Bespoke plans with True 5G, which include Bespoke Contract and Bespoke Flexi. Under Bespoke Flexi, customers can enjoy low upfront payment from S$0 for the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro devices, with flexible payment in instalment periods of 12, 24 or 36 months at 0% interest.

As a bonus, subscribers who trade their existing device for the latest iPhone can get up to additional $200 off their handset. They also gain exclusive benefits, such as unlimited weekend data and free Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple Music*, meeting all needs with one plan.

Advanced Phone with Groundbreaking Performance

The long-anticipated models under the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro family boast an amazing battery life of up to 29 hours of video playback. Designed with enhanced architecture powered by an A15 or A16 Bionic chip offering higher memory bandwidth, they deliver unrivalled performance and speed, enabling greater work efficiency and seamless movie streaming or gameplay. Complemented by an OLED Super Retina XDR display and Dynamic Island, users can expect a friendlier interface and impeccable graphics supporting immersive entertainment experiences.

To help customers enjoy these advanced cellular capabilities fully, M1’s iPhone deals offer True 5G providing 10 times faster speed than 4G and double the network response and reliability. With a network that keeps up with smartphones’ abilities, subscribers can easily stay on top of the action on the move.

Customers can visit M1’s website or stores to order their devices and discover new ways of working and playing.

*Terms and conditions apply.

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About M1

M1, a subsidiary of Keppel Corporation, is Singapore’s first digital network operator, providing a suite of communications services, including mobile, fixed line and fibre offerings, to over two million customers.

Since the launch of its commercial services in 1997, M1 has achieved many firsts – becoming one of the first operators to be awarded one of Singapore’s two nationwide 5G standalone network licence, first operator to offer nationwide 4G service, as well as ultra-high-speed fixed broadband, fixed voice, and other services on the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network (NGNBN).

M1’s mission is to drive transformation and evolution in Singapore’s telecommunications landscape through cutting-edge technology and made-to-measure offerings. For more information, visit



Miss Earth Laos Leaves for the Philippines to Compete in Miss Earth 2022

Jintana Khidaphone crowned Miss Earth Laos on October | Photo credit: Theva Magazine

After winning Miss Earth Laos in October, Ms. Jintana Khidaphone qualified to take part in Miss Earth Pageant 2022 in the Philippines.

Kenanga Investment Bank Organises 6th Annual Fraud Awareness Campaign To Fight Fraud and Amplify Good Governance

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 14 November 2022 – Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga“) today kicked off its annual sixth Fraud Awareness Week (“FAW“), held in conjunction with the International FAW of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (“ACFE“), headquartered in Austin, Texas. Kenanga’s FAW is the centerpiece of a month-long fraud awareness campaign to shine the spotlight and raise awareness on the importance of fraud detection and prevention, as well as respond to the United Nations Global Compact’s 10th Principle, which emphasizes the need for businesses to work against corruption in all its forms.

Themed ‘Reaffirming Ethical and Moral Resilience for Good Governance’, FAW aims to reiterate Kenanga’s commitment and belief on the importance of ethical and moral values in shaping good governance whilst moulding the corporate culture that thrives within the current evolving and transforming regulatory landscape.

Similar to the previous two years, all programs for FAW including the Opening Ceremony, FAW Games and Talk Series were undertaken virtually or online, and this year’s FAW Games featured a record number of 376 participants, a 28.7% increase compared to the previous year. Participants included those from regulatory bodies, public listed companies, professional bodies and Kenanga’s vendors such as Bursa Malaysia Berhad, Securities Commission Malaysia, Securities Industry Development Corporation, Nestle, Petronas, AirAsia, Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja, Sime Darby, Lembaga Tabung Haji and Deloitte Consulting Malaysia.

“As the frontline regulator of the Malaysian capital market, Bursa Malaysia welcomes such efforts from industry players as this helps maintain a ‘fair and orderly market’ preventing occurrences of trading misdemeanours, frauds and scams – which helps to protect the interests of investors,” said Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Chairman of Bursa Malaysia Berhad.

“The pace of the evolution of fraud risks is not going to slow down any time soon and our strongest defense in the fight against fraud is awareness cultivated through the collective efforts of all. Let us reiterate our commitment to the anti-fraud agenda by reaffirming the importance of ethical and moral values in shaping good governance,” mentioned Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Group Managing Director of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad.

“In line with our theme this year, we aim to continue spreading the message of anti-fraud and to highlight the grave impact that comes from failure to protect oneself from fraud and scams. From within, we will continue to strengthen Kenanga’s core by equipping our employees with the necessary knowledge and understanding of the importance of anti-fraud,” added Maheswari Kanniah, Group Chief Regulatory and Compliance Officer of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad.

“The ACFE started fraud week 22 years ago and its beginnings were humbled. In two decades time, it has evolved into an international campaign with hundreds, and sometimes more than a thousand organisations – that is thanks in large part to organisations like Kenanga, that embrace the idea of getting the word out about fraud in a big way,” commented Bruce Dorris, President and Chief Executive Officer of the ACFE.

In addition to this flagship campaign which serves to unite employees and industry stakeholders to propagate a culture of strong corporate governance, Kenanga also conducts annual e-tests on various aspects of the subject matter to assess and reinforce our employees’ grasp and knowledge of good governance and business practices. Since 2020, Kenanga employees have attended over 16,000 training hours related to ethics, compliance and governance topics including anti-fraud, anti-bribery and corruption, and anti-money laundering, counter financing of terrorism and targeted financial sanctions.

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About Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (197301002193 (15678-H))

Established for more than 45 years, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (the Group) is a financial group in Malaysia with extensive experience in equity broking, investment banking, treasury, Islamic banking, listed derivatives, investment management, wealth management, structured lending and trade financing with strong foundations in regulatory compliance and risk management.

An innovative and established home-grown brand, the Group’s digital ambition includes building a robust digital ecosystem that meets the needs of its clients and businesses. Some of its game-changing products includes Malaysia’s fully online digital stockbroking platform Rakuten Trade and a fully A.I. robo-advisor, Kenanga Digital Investing. The Group also launched Malaysia’s first securities broking e-wallet, Kenanga Money, paved the way in AI-led Quan and algorithmic trading, kick-started a revolutionary supply chain financing solution for SMEs and made inroads into the digital assets space through its investment in Tokenize Technology (M) Sdn. Bhd.

The Group has garnered a host of awards and accolades reflecting its strong market position. It was awarded under the categories of Highest Returns to Shareholder Over Three Years, Best Overall Equities Participating Organisation by Bursa Malaysia, Best Overall Derivatives Trading Participant, Best Structured Warrant Issuer, Best Retail Equities Participating Organisation, Best Institutional Equities Participating Organisation Investment Bank; along with Best Trading Participant and Best Institutional Equities Participating Organisation and for Equity and Financial Derivatives for 18 consecutive years. The Group was also accorded the title of Best Institutional Derivatives Trading category by Bursa Malaysia.

The Group continues to be a regular and repeat recipient of distinguished industry accolades, such as the Lipper, Fundsupermart and Morningstar awards. Rakuten Trade, Malaysia’s first fully digital securities broker in 2017 via a joint venture with Japanese fintech giant Rakuten Securities Inc was also named Malaysia’s fintech company of the year in 2018 by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). For its continued efforts towards community outreach and employee volunteerism, the Group was awarded the coveted Company of the Year award for environmental and sustainability at Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2021. The Group is also a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principle-based approach to responsible business.

Today, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad is an award-winning leading independent investment bank in the country with a continuous commitment towards driving collaboration, innovation, digitalisation and sustainability in the marketplace.

This Press Release was issued by Kenanga Group’s Marketing, Communications & Sustainability department.

Laos and Australia Upgrade Bilateral Relations

Australian PM Anthony Albanese with ASEAN leaders during the 2nd ASEAN-Australia Summit

The announcement was made after the 2nd Annual ASEAN-Australia Summit and East Asia Summit that took place during the 2022 ASEAN Summit last week in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 

CommonWealth Parenting Combines Education with the Metaverse during the 2022 International Conference on Education Innovation

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 14 November 2022 – Taiwan’s seminal education-related extravaganza, the “International Conference on Education Innovation” hosted by CommonWealth Education Media and Publishing (CommonWealth Parenting), recently concluded its eleventh iteration. The central theme of 2022 was “Better”. Over 30 educational leaders from Taiwan, Japan, and the United States shared their views with nearly 1,000 participating parents and education workers during the live event.

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Silicon Valley-based entrepreneur Jackie Lee and metaverse expert Ju-Chun Ko discuss the potential link between the metaverse and education.

As interest in the “metaverse” engulfs the globe, the possibilities of integrating education with high tech have become a subject of widespread attention. In light of this, the Conference in 2022 featured the “Edtech Metaverse” demonstration area, in which a futuristic classroom helped visitors experience how technology may enhance learning with the application of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and other inventions. Companies that participated in this year’s conference represented some of the leaders of edtech in Taiwan. Their exhibitions and presentations showed that the future of learning will not be limited to the real world, and that the infusion of technology can turn the ideal of “personalized learning” into reality.

The concurrently held seminar focused on the future of teaching and the nurturing of talent. In regard to teaching, Silicon Valley-based tech company ScienceVR founder Jackie Lee and metaverse expert Ju-Chun Ko delved into how the metaverse can unleash the potential of learning. In terms of nurturing talent, former Google Taiwan Managing Director Lee-Feng Chien shared the opinion that in the past, Taiwan produced talent that was good at solving problems; but in the future, the focus should be to nurture talented individuals who know how to ask the right questions. Hocheng Hong, the former president of National Tsing Hua University, stated that many future occupations have yet to be invented. Therefore, parents should not rush to give guidance or make predictions; instead, they should believe in their children’s potential and trust that every child will find a suitable calling.

CommonWealth Parenting’s International Conference on Education Innovation will continue to leverage the power of the media to construct innovative educational platforms that will expedite the realization of better education through in-depth dialogue and exchanges.

Lifebuoy and Doctor Anywhere Announce a Strategic Partnership to Help Advance Singapore’s Preventive Healthcare Strategy

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 November 2022 – Lifebuoy, the world’s number one hygiene soap brand1, entered an official partnership today with Doctor Anywhere (DA), a regional omnichannel health provider, aiming to educate, engage, and enable one million Singaporeans to improve their health proactively.

The ceremony was held at @one-north Unilever campus, the APAC headquarters for the global multinational company. From left to right, Poh Yin Khim, Global Lead Lifebuoy, Samir Singh, Global CMO Personal Care and CEO Singapore, Unilever, Fong Pin Fen, Vice President & Head, Consumer, Economic Development Board, Fabian Garcia, President of Personal Care, Unilever, Lim Wai Mun, Founder & CEO of Doctor Anywhere, Audrey Loke, Director, Enterprise Singapore and Dr Raymond Ong, Senior Doctor, Doctor Anywhere
The ceremony was held at @one-north Unilever campus, the APAC headquarters for the global multinational company. From left to right, Poh Yin Khim, Global Lead Lifebuoy, Samir Singh, Global CMO Personal Care and CEO Singapore, Unilever, Fong Pin Fen, Vice President & Head, Consumer, Economic Development Board, Fabian Garcia, President of Personal Care, Unilever, Lim Wai Mun, Founder & CEO of Doctor Anywhere, Audrey Loke, Director, Enterprise Singapore and Dr Raymond Ong, Senior Doctor, Doctor Anywhere

Earlier this year, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced the ‘Healthier SG’ strategy, a significant transformation of Singapore’s healthcare system. The aim was to steer the nation towards proactive preventive care and empower people to chart their journey towards better health, including the crucial step of helping the population reshape their health-related behaviours and lifestyles.

Fuelled by Lifebuoy’s mission to protect lives, the alliance supports Singapore’s national strategy as it moves towards a preventive approach to health. With the brand’s reach as a respected household brand and Doctor Anywhere’s digital healthcare expertise, it presented a unique opportunity for two leading companies to unite and build a Singaporean solution to support the national agenda.

The MOU will strengthen efforts for joint advocacy and support for preventive healthcare in Singapore. These efforts will be guided by a long-term three-year ambition at scale, supporting vulnerable groups and enabling greater access to healthcare services and resources.

By 2025, the partnership aims to:

  • Reach 1 million Singapore residents with content educating on the importance of preventive care and steps everyone can take to improve their health, with a focus on everyday illnesses/health.
  • Increase access to preventive care resources and services for 10,000 Singaporeans in need (elderly, disabled, financially vulnerable).
  • Strengthen Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem by providing accessibility and affordability by launching new preventive care digital health risk assessment, services and resources.

The work has already started with a first of a kind of on-ground event held at Jalan Besar Community Club on 12th November, funded by Lifebuoy with health screenings provided by Doctor Anywhere. During the event, over 120 health screenings were conducted, with dedicated fun fair for kids to learn about handwashing and hygiene.

Ms Denise Phua, Mayor of Central Singapore District and Adviser to Jalan Besar GRC (Kampong Glam), said, “The partnership between Unilever and Dr Anywhere is a great step towards supporting Singapore’s vision of preventive healthcare for our people. Unilever has been a very active partner for Central Singapore, providing complimentary healthcare products to bless many residents in need. We are delighted that Jalan Besar was selected as the first stop to launch the preventive healthcare initiatives of health education and screenings by the two partners. We are delighted to be a key community partner to help realise this vision that both partners and Singapore share. I am confident the joint efforts will make a difference towards a better life for our residents.”

Accelerating Singapore’s transformation towards a healthier future

Poh Khim Yin, Global Lead for Lifebuoy, comments, “We have always made and will continue to make quality, affordable products centred around promoting healthy hygiene habits. As a brand, we are about prevention help, but today, more is needed. The partnership with DA is a further evolution in Lifebuoy’s purpose to extend from product to services like telehealth.”

Lifebuoy is the fourth most consumed brand[1] in the world, with over 100 years of taking action to drive positive change through its large-scale behaviour change programs, which instil positive habits. With its scale and knowledge, it will share its resources with Singapore’s most exciting tech start-ups with expertise in healthcare.

“We might appear to be two very different brands, but a common belief unites us that prevention is better than cure when it comes to health. Simple actions like practising good hand hygiene and undergoing regular health screenings can make all the difference.”

Lim Wai Mun, Founder and CEO of Doctor Anywhere, said: “Emerging from the pandemic, Singaporeans have embraced new digital health innovations and are increasingly concerned about their health and well-being. There is an untapped opportunity to leverage these shifts to fundamentally change how we think and manage their health, even as Singapore looks to meet the rising healthcare challenges of the ageing population and the rise in chronic disease. Our partnership with Lifebuoy in Singapore is a significant undertaking to advance and support Singapore’s Healthier SG strategy in moving beyond reactive healthcare to prevention. By providing access, tools and awareness to help all Singaporeans make prevention at the heart of their health, it marks the transformation towards a healthier population and a healthier future for all.”

Singapore is a strategic hub for both companies:

Singapore is paving the way for digital health ecosystems with new business models delivering healthcare in an increasingly scalable, sustainable, and personalised way. Lifebuoy’s ASEAN telehealth strategy has been in place since 2020 across APAC. Lifebuoy’s telehealth activations have reached almost 300 million people since 2020.


[1] Based on Kantar Brand Footprint Report 2022. Details available on https://kantar.turtl.co/story/brand-footprint-2022-p/

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About Lifebuoy

Lifebuoy is the world’s number one hygiene soap brand, sold in over 100 countries. Through the Lifebuoy brand, we aim to make a difference by creating quality, affordable products and promoting healthy hygiene habits. Since 2010, we have reached over 1 billion people through our handwashing programs.

Since the launch of the Lifebuoy brand in 1894, we have supported people in their quest for better personal hygiene. The classic red bar of soap and its distinctive medicated carbolic scent was synonymous with cleanliness throughout the twentieth century. Today, the brand is so much more. With its many soap variants and specially designed body washes. These, along with the range of liquid hand washes and hand hygiene gel, ensure daily hygiene and freshness for the entire family. For more information, please visit:

About Doctor Anywhere

Doctor Anywhere is a regional tech-enabled, omnichannel healthcare company, on a mission to make healthcare simple, accessible, and efficient for everyone. Doctor Anywhere’s digital platform bridges gaps in the healthcare ecosystem through technology and innovation, enabling users to manage their health easily and effectively through the DA mobile app. Headquartered in Singapore and with a presence in six countries across the region, Doctor Anywhere now serves more than 2.5 million (and growing) users across Southeast Asia. For more information visit:

Charting holistic development in the fields of business and accountancy through the inaugural Crowe Scholarship

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 November 2022 – Crowe Singapore (“Crowe”) has awarded two Ngee Ann Polytechnic students with its inaugural Crowe Scholarship, which aims to motivate outstanding students to make an impact in the society and the fields of business and accountancy.

Newly minted Crowe Scholars, Mr Jonathan Chaw Junxi and Ms Kelly Ker Sze Yee with (from left to right) Ngee Ann Polytechnic Director for the School of Business & Accountancy Mr William Lim, CEO of Crowe Global, Mr David Mellor, and Chief Executive and Managing Partner of Crowe Singapore, Mr Tan Kuang Hui.

Newly minted Crowe Scholars, Mr Jonathan Chaw Junxi and Ms Kelly Ker Sze Yee with (from left to right) Ngee Ann Polytechnic Director for the School of Business & Accountancy Mr William Lim, CEO of Crowe Global, Mr David Mellor, and Chief Executive and Managing Partner of Crowe Singapore, Mr Tan Kuang Hui.

Through the scholarship programme, Crowe hopes to nurture creative, reflective global citizens and talents who are keen to lead the future of accounting in the fast-evolving digital landscape. Apart from promoting academic excellence, the three-year scholarship programme offers career and holistic development opportunities through internships with Crowe and mentorship by Crowe professionals.

Two Year 2 Ngee Ann Polytechnic students from the School of Business and Accountancy – Mr Jonathan Chaw Junxi and Ms Kelly Ker Sze Yee were awarded the scholarships last Friday, 11 November 2022, at Crowe Singapore’s 20th anniversary celebrations dinner.

“The accounting profession has been evolving for decades, driven by disruptions, the acceleration of digitalisation and the use of artificial intelligence. To keep thriving, the future of accounting means embracing change – by moving away from simply compliance-driven work to being a well-rounded trusted business advisor to clients,” Mr Tan Kuang Hui, Chief Executive and Managing Partner of Crowe Singapore, said. “We are pleased to launch the Crowe Scholarship, in partnership with Ngee Ann Polytechnic, to support young talents who are keen to take up this challenge in the accountancy and finance industry and serve with the highest level of integrity. We congratulate the two deserving students, Jonathan and Kelly, who have not only excelled academically but have impressed us with their meaningful contributions to the community.”

Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Mr William Lim, Director for the School of Business & Accountancy, said, “As a testament to Crowe Singapore’s business acumen and foresightedness, we are honoured that Ngee Ann Polytechnic has been selected to be a key partner in grooming talents for tomorrow. These scholars will be provided with meaningful internship and mentorship opportunities to develop their skills at Crowe Singapore, to guide their career development.”

The two newly minted Crowe scholars hope to make an impact in the industry. Mr Chaw commented, I am very honoured to receive this scholarship and thankful to have the opportunity to learn and work with leading accounting professionals. I hope to gain greater insights about the industry, sharpen my people skills and expand my professional network. Crowe’s core values are very much aligned with my own. After my internship with Crowe, I hope to share my newly learned skills and industry knowledge with my peers so they can make positive impact on their careers as well.”

Ms Ker added, I am extremely grateful to be a recipient of the Crowe Scholarship which will support my professional development in several ways. With this scholarship, I hope to further enhance my interpersonal skills and accounting knowledge, so I can make key contributions to the accounting industry in the future.

Founded in 2002, Crowe Singapore is a fast-growing, full-fledged professional services firm. A member of Crowe Global, which is the 9th largest global accounting network by revenue, the Singapore firm leverages its core strengths in audit, tax, risk advisory, accounting and fund administration to provide a full suite of professional services, serving the needs of public-listed entities, multinational corporations and financial institutions. The firm has recently expanded its offerings to include digital advisory, sustainability and cybersecurity services.

A bursary programme, Crowe Student Aid Grant, has also been launched to support Ngee Ann Polytechnic students from low-income families through financial assistance and mentorship opportunities. The grant is a top-up to the government bursary (for Singapore citizens) that will allow for full coverage of the annual tuition fees and supplement other study-related expenses. Beyond financial aid, the student aid grant recipients are encouraged to engage in mentorship opportunities offered by Crowe. Such engagement includes conversations to broaden the students’ worldviews and assist them to make more informed career choices.
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About Crowe Singapore

A member of Crowe Global, the 9th largest global accounting networks by revenue, Crowe Singapore is a full-fledged professional services firm that provides audit, advisory, tax, outsourcing and fund administration solutions to a diverse and international clientele including public-listed entities, multinational corporations and financial institutions. Through its core values of caring, sharing, investing and growing, Crowe Singapore holds itself to high standards of integrity and excellence, always striving to provide services that pay attention to its clients’ vision, strategy and goals. It aims to be long-term trusted advisors to its clients.

About Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Ngee Ann Polytechnic started in 1963 and is today one of Singapore’s leading institutions of higher learning with over 13,000 enrolled students in close to 40 disciplines. It seeks to develop students with a passion for learning, values for life, and competencies to thrive in a global workplace. The polytechnic also supports Continuing Education and Training (CET) through its CET Academy, which offers a wide range of part-time programmes and short courses. It works closely with industry partners to curate programmes for emerging skills, develop talent pipeline for the industries and help adult learners stay agile in today’s rapidly changing global economy.