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Another type of funeral in Singapore is a state-assisted funeral. Similar to a state funeral, the deceased may or may not be entitled to a ceremonial gun carriage, though he/she does not lie in state in the Istana. Such funerals are accorded to: Ong Teng Cheong (11 February 2002) – 5th President of Singapore
Singapore Committee of the World Organisation for Early Children Education; Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises; Singapore Council of Women's Organisations; Singapore Dental Health Foundation; Singapore Disability Sports Council; Singapore General Hospital, Medical Social Service; Singapore Gujarati Society; Singapore Heart ...
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The state flag and the Order of Temasek conferred to Rajaratnam, draped on the coffin were given to President S. R. Nathan and later to S. Vijayaratnam and S. Jothiratnam, Rajaratnam's nephews and closest relatives. The Singapore National Pledge was recited by the mourners. Rajaratnam's state funeral was broadcast live on Channel NewsAsia. The ...
Temasek Foundation International is a Singapore-based non-profit organisation under the philanthropic arm of the Singapore state sovereign fund Temasek Holdings.Temasek has established 17 endowments since 1974, focused on promoting social and cultural interaction, education, and aid for the disadvantaged in Asia.
Lee Foundation is Singapore's largest private charitable foundation. [1] It was founded in 1952 by philanthropist and businessman Lee Kong Chian, and has since supported various educational causes, healthcare and medical endowments as well as disaster relief efforts. It is run by a board composed of Lee's descendants and non-family members.
The Ngee Ann Kongsi (Chinese: 義安公司 or 义安公司; pinyin: Yì Ān Gōngsī) is a charitable foundation in Singapore and governed by the Ngee Ann Kongsi Ordinance of 1933. [1] It is one of many Overseas Chinese Kongsi , or clan associations, that were set up by immigrants from China in the late 19th century.
The state funeral was held at the University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore, from 14:00. It was attended by members of Lee's family, the President, Cabinet Ministers, members of the Judiciary, Members of Parliament, and foreign leaders. Ordinary Singaporeans from all walks of life have also been invited to attend.