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Major Projects During Pandemic

Standing Together Through the Pandemic

In the face of unprecedented challenges, Sian Chay remained committed to serving the community with compassion, resilience, and collective strength.

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Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2019, the pandemic spread rapidly across more than 100 countries, causing widespread disruption to daily life and severe challenges to the global economy. Every individual and community was affected — directly or indirectly — in unprecedented ways.

As a charitable medical institution committed to social responsibility and public service, Sian Chay Medical Institution remained steadfast in its mission to serve society, even during the most difficult periods of the pandemic.

During the strict lockdown in April 2020, under the leadership of Voluntary Executive Chairman Mr. Toh Soon Huat, JP, Sian Chay’s medical teams continued to serve the public without interruption. Every colleague remained at their post, upholding the values of compassion, dedication, and professional integrity, and ensuring that essential medical services remained accessible to those in need.

At the same time, the pandemic placed immense pressure on the charity sector. Like many charitable organisations, Sian Chay faced fundraising challenges, with donations in 2020 declining by 20% compared to the previous year. Despite these difficulties, Sian Chay firmly believed that in times of crisis, society must stand together — supporting, encouraging, and helping one another through shared responsibility and compassion.

Guided by this belief and aligned with national pandemic response efforts, Sian Chay expanded its relief initiatives to support vulnerable communities. The institution donated S$1 million to Community Chest’s Fighting Fund, enabling social service organisations to continue operating and serving disadvantaged groups.

In addition, between the onset of the pandemic and March 2020, Sian Chay carried out 87 charitable donation projects, with a total value of S$2.2 million (excluding in-kind donations). These initiatives benefited approximately 50 non-profit organisations, nursing homes, and welfare associations. Working closely with 20 grassroots organisations, Sian Chay distributed 60,000 free lunch boxes and 20,000 care packages, and provided utility bill subsidies to 500 low-income households, easing the financial burden during this critical period.

These efforts were made possible through the generous support of corporations, partners, and kind individuals who contributed essential supplies such as masks, disinfectants, face shields, and protective equipment — strengthening Sian Chay’s ability to serve the community.

Sian Chay also extends its heartfelt appreciation to all colleagues and volunteers for their unwavering dedication, cooperation, and hard work throughout the pandemic.

Looking ahead, Sian Chay remains hopeful that society will emerge stronger from this challenging chapter. With continued unity, compassion, and resilience, we believe a healthier, more harmonious future lies ahead.

Since the outbreak of the 2019 coronavirus, the epidemic has spread to more than 100 countries around the world at an alarming rate, and it has also caused huge losses to the global economy. Each of us is directly or indirectly affected at different levels.

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Even during the most severe blockade of the epidemic in April 2020, under the leadership of the voluntary executive chairman, Toh Soon Huat, JP, every colleague stuck to his medical post, continued to serve the public, and displayed the spirit of truth, goodness and beauty.

Affected by the epidemic this year, all charities are facing difficulties in fundraising, and Sian Chay Medical Institution is also unavoidable. The amount of donations raised by Sian Chay Medical Institution in 2020 dropped by 20% compared with the same period in 2019. At the moment of the epidemic, Chairman Zhuo firmly believes that as a member of the society, everyone should support, encourage and help each other; see their own responsibility, light and compassion in the difficulties of others. Together with the government’s anti-epidemic policies and measures, we will help each other to tide over the difficulties together.

Not only that, Sian Chay Medical Institution donated 1 million yuan to the Community Chest to support the “Fighting Fund” so that social service organizations can continue to operate in order to better serve the disadvantaged groups. Sian Chay also spares no effort to help other social groups and individuals. During the epidemic period to March 2020, Sian Chay completed a total of 87 charity donation projects with a total value of $2.2 million (excluding in-kind donations), benefiting about 50 non-profit charitable organizations, nursing homes and welfare associations. In cooperation with 20 grassroots organizations, 60,000 free lunch boxes and 20,000 gift packages were distributed. Sian Chay also allocated $100,000 to subsidize 500 low-income households with $200 in utility bills per household. The “Pandemic is ruthless, Sian Chay has love” love activity is still going on.

Thank you to companies and kind people for joining Sian Chay’s fight against the epidemic, donating masks, disinfectants, face shields, protective clothing and other items to support Sian Chay Medical Institution’s charitable cause.

Thank you colleagues for your cooperation, dedication and hard work during this time!

Thank you for your support and love for Sian Chay’s charitable cause.

It is hoped that the coronavirus can be controlled and overcome as soon as possible, the society will return to its former tranquility and harmony as soon as possible, and the economy will recover as soon as possible. May we all be stronger and brighter after the epidemic, and work together to create a better future!

I wish everyone good health!

Epidemic Events

17/04/2021 – Donated $100,000 to President’s Challenge 2021 to help social service agencies tide over the difficulties.

08/05/2021 – The heart of every parent is great! Let us celebrate the mother’s love! Let the world abound with gratitude and love – Sian Chay distributed 4649 gift packs through Brickland, Bukit Timah, Moulmein-Cairnhill, Punggol West, Radin Mas, Tampines Central, Whampoa, Yio Chu Kang, Yuhua community groups and Seng Kang Secondary School to all mothers in conjunction with Mother’s Day celebration. Each gift pack contained a pack of 3-in-1 nutricious chocolate beverage, two packets of biscuits, one packet of chocolates and a Mother’s Day greeting card with greetings of blessings. Total value $34,402.60.

19/05/2021– Distributed 428 cartons of instant noodles to Amitabha Buddhist Society, Krsna’s Free Meals, Metta Welfare Home, The Lentor Residence and Willing Hearts to ease their operational burden.

29/06/2021 – Donated $2,000 to Metta Welfare Home to help them tide over the pandemic.

29/06/2021 – Distributed 2400 packs of 1kg nutritious chocolate powder to All Saints Home – Tampines, Amitabha Buddhist Society, Bright Hill Evergreen Home, Man Fut Tong Nursing Home, Institute of Mental Health, Jamiyah Nursing Home, Jamiyah Home for the Aged Darul Takrim, Kheng Chiu Happy Lodge, Krsna’s Free Meals, Lions Home (Bedok), Metta Home for the disabled, Metta Home Day Activity Centre, Moral Home for the Aged Sick, MWS Bethanay Nursing Home, Peacehaven Nursing Home, Singapore Baptist Convention Golden Age Home, St Joseph’s Home, Sunlove Home, Sunshine Welfare Action Mission (SWAMI) Tai Pei Old People’s Home, THK Home for Disabled @ Eunos and willing Heart. Total cost $19,680.

17/07/2021 – Donated 500 Sian Chay love and care goodie bags worth $12,500 to the needy residents of Tanjong Pagar – Tiong Bahru community. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development, Ms Indranee Rajah presented the goodie bags to the residents with warm greetings and concern. Each goodie bag comprises of halal certified food items: rice, instant noodles, biscuits, milo, cereal, and canned food.

23/08/2021 – Distributed 2500 packs of nutritious brown rice cereal worth $10,000 to Food from the Heart to support their care and share project.

28/08/2021 – Donated 1000 Sian Chay love and care goodie bags worth $19,950 to the needy residents of Kreta Ayer / Kim Seng community. Minister for Communications and Information & Second Minister for Home Affairs Mrs Josephine Teo presented the goodie bags to the residents with warm greetings and concern. Each goodie bag comprises of halal certified food items: rice, instant noodles, biscuits, milo, cereal, and canned food.

07/09/2021 to 20/09/2021 – Sian Chay celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with the community, distributed 15000 boxes of low sugar halal mooncakes to the low income seniors and families residing in HDB rental flats. Total cost $132,310.

06/10/2021 – Donated 300 Sian Chay love and care goodie bags worth $5,880 to the needy residents of Cheng San-Seletar community. Member of Parliament for Ang Mo Kio GRC Ms Nadia Ahmad Samdin presented the goodie bags to the rental residents with warm greetings and concern. Each goodie bag comprises of halal certified food items: rice, instant noodles, biscuits, milo, cereal, and canned food.

22/10/2021 to 29/10/2021 – Distributed 2500 packs of nutritious brown rice cereal worth $10,000 to patients in conjunction with Sian Chay Medical Institution 120th anniversary celebration.

22/11/2021 to 27/11/2021 – Distributed 2500 packs of nutritious brown rice cereal worth $10,000 to Ain Society, Angsana Home @ Pelangi Village, Dementia Singapore Ltd, Geylang East Home for the Aged, Metta Welfare Association, Sunlove Home, The Food Bank Singapore Ltd, Willing Hearts to ease their operational burden.

22/11/2021 to 30/11/2021 – Distributed 2500 packs of nutritious brown rice cereal worth $10,000 to patients in conjunction with Sian Chay Medical Institution 120th anniversary celebration.

13/12/2021 – Distributed 2245 packs of nutritious brown rice cereal worth $8,980 to the needy residents of Chong Pang, Fernvale, Joo Chiat, Keat Hong, Toa Payoh Central, Radin Mas, Zhenghua community thru their distribution centre or Food Bank vending machine.

13/01/2022 – Sian Chay partnered Whampoa CCC Community Development and Welfare Fund to distribute 600 Sian Chay New Year goodie bags worth $20 each that comprises halal certified food items: rice, instant noodles, biscuits, milo, cereal to the low income families to ease their life pressure. Senior Minister of State for Defence and Whampoa Grassroots Adviser Mr. Heng Chee How, Dato Sri Teo Kiang Ang PBM, Sian Chay Volunteer Executive Chairman Toh Soon Huat, JP, Sian Chay Director Mr. Yap Seng Teck PBM, Whampoa community leaders and kind volunteers distributed the goodie bags at the Whampoa and Kallang Community Clubs with warm greetings and concern. Total value $12,000.

15/01/2022 – On the occasion of the arrival of the New Year, Sian Chay distributed 1kg fragrant rice to the residents at Redhill market to show our gratitude, love and concern.

18/01/2022 – Sian Chay partnered Woodgrove CCC to distribute 600 Sian Chay New Year goodie bags worth $20 each that comprises halal certified food items: rice, instant noodles, biscuits, milo, cereal to the low income elderly residents to ease their life pressure. Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC Member of Parliament Ms Hany Soh presented to residents of the low income families with warm greetings and concern. Volunteer Executive Chairman of Sian Chay Medical Institution Toh Soon Huat, JP, Woodgrove grassroots leaders and kind volunteers joined Ms Hany Soh at the distribution. Total value $12,000.

25/01/2022 – Sian Chay partnered Marine Parade community to distribute 80 Sian Chay care and share goodie bags to HDB rental flat residents to ease their life pressures. Minister in the Prime Minister Office, Second Minister for Manpower and Marine Parade Grassroots Adviser Dr. Tan See Leng presented the goodie bags to the rental flat residents with warm greetings and concern. Each goodie bag comprising rice, instant noodles, biscuits, milo, cereal, and canned food. Total value $1,600.

26/01/2022 – Sian Chay partnered Punggol West community to distribute 800 Sian Chay care and share goodie bags to needy residents to ease their life pressures. Minister of State for Education & Social and Family Development, Ms Sun Xueling presented the goodie bags to the needy residents with warm greetings and concern. Each goodie bag comprising rice, instant noodles, biscuits, milo, cereal, and canned food. Total value $16,000.

27/01/2022 – Sian Chay partnered Fengshan community to distribute 672 Sian Chay care and share goodie bags to HDB rental flat residents to ease their life pressures. East Coast GRC Member of Parliament Miss Cheryl Chan presented the goodie bags to the rental flat residents with warm greetings and concern. Each goodie bag comprising rice, instant noodles, biscuits, milo, cereal, and canned food. Total value $13,440.

27/01/2022 – Distributed 5760 cans of evaporated creamer to Angsana Home @ Pelangi Village, Bright Hill Evergreen Home, Econ Healthcare Nursing Home, Food from the Heart, Jamiyah Nursing Home, Kheng Chiu Happy Lodge, Lions Home For The Elders, Man Fut Tong Nursing Home, Metta Welfare Association, Sunshine Welfare Action Mission (SWAMI), THK Home for Disabled @ Eunos, Thong Teck Home for Senior Citizens to ease their operational burden.

10/3/2022 – Distributed 2480 sets of care pack comprises of reusable mask and paper soap to share with Hwa Chong International School and Seng Kang Secondary School for their distribution to their students and teachers.

21 – 30/3/2022 – Distributed 5000 packs of nutricious brown rice cereal worth $21,000 to the needy residents at Bukit Timah, Cheng San – Seletar, Fengshan, Fernvale, Geylang Serai, Marsiling, Marymount, Pasir Ris West, Radin Mas, Sembawang Central, Yio Chu Kang communities and charities and welfare organization (Ain Society, Bright Hill Evegreen Home, Geylang East Home for the Aged, Jamiyah Nursing Home, Jenaris Home @ Pelangi Village, Kheng Chiu Happy Lodge, Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home, Lions Home For The Elders, Man Fut Tong Nursing Home, St Vincent Home, Sunlove Home, Sunshine Welfare Action Mission (SWAMI), THK Home for the Disabled.

30/3/2022 – 2/4/2022 – Distributed 49492 can food (bake beans in tomato sauce, chick peas, poku mushroom) to Ain Society, All Saints Home, Amitabha Budddhist Society, Angsana Home @ Pelangi Village, Bishan Home for the Intellectually Disabled HID), Boys’ Town, Bright Hill Evegreen Home, Canossaville, Cheng Hong Welfare Service Society, Econ Nursing Home, Food from the Heart, Geylang East Home for the Aged, Good Shepherd Place (Marymount Centre), Hope House, Jamiyah Food Bank, Jamiyah Nursing Home, Ju Eng Home for Senior Citizens, Jurong Spring Nursing Home, Krsna’s Free Meals, Lions Home For The Elders, Man Fut Tong Nursing Home, Metta Welfare Association, Moonlight Home for the Aged and Handicapped LLP, Muhammadiyah Welfare House, MWS Bethany Nursing Home, Peacehaven Nursing Home, Project Awareness, Singapore Christiian Home, Sunlove Home, Sunshine Welfare Action Mission (SWAMI), The Food Bank Singapore Ltd, The Lentor Residence, The Salvation Army, The Singapore Buddhist Lodge, Thong Teck Home for Senior Citizens, Willing Hearts ease their operational burden. Total value $9,158.40

2/4/2022 – 13/4/2022 – 13/4/2022 – Distributed 12908 can food (bake beans in tomato sauce, chick peas, poku mushroom) to patients at Sian Chay 14 branches.

4/4/2022 – Distributed 800 sets of toiletries that comprises of toothpaste, toothbrush, bath soap, shampoo, mouth gargle, wet tissue, hand sanitizer, face towel to the beneficiaries thru Campus Impact and Jamiyah Singapore.

4 – 18/04/2022 – Distribution of 1241 sets of appreciation care pack comprises of 2 pcs/pack reusable mask (7 packs), surgical mask, N95/KN95 mask, 50ml hand sanitizer, 500ml hand sanitizer, mouth gargle, electronic blood pressure monitor to share with Moonlight Home for the Aged and Handicapped LLP, Geylang East Home For The Aged, Swami-Dementia Day Care Centre, Dignity Kitchen, SPD.

5/4/2022 – Distributed 6 pcs of 3-seaters/4-seaters chairs for Bright Hill Evergreen Home, Jenaris Home @ Pelangi Village and Peacehaven Nursing Home.

08/04/2022 – Distributed 2264 boxes of mask and 2280 bottle of hand sanitizer to share with foreign worker.

11/04/2022 – Distributed 2250 sets of care pack comprises of 2pcs/pack reusable mask and hand sanitizer to share with Hwa Chong International School and Seng Kang Secondary School for their distribution to their students and teachers.

19/04/2022 – Distributed 3056 electronic blood pressure monitor to All Saints Home Tampines, Bishan Home for the Intellectually Disabled, Bright Hill Evegreen Home, Buddhist Life Mission Econ Nursing Home, Geylang East Home For The Aged, Home Bound Elderly, Institute of Mental Health, Jamiyah Nursing Home, Jenaris Home @ Pelangi Village, Jurong Spring Nursing Home, Ju Eng Home for Senior Citizens, Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home, Man Fatt Lam Elderly Joy Day Centre, Marine Parade Aspiration Elderly Lodge, Marine Parade Foo Hai Elderly Lodge, Moonlight Home For The Aged & Handicapped, Peacehaven Nursing home, Ren Ci – Wan Qin Lodge, Singapore Baptist Convention Golden Aged Home (Female), Society For The Aged Sick, Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore), St. Andrew’s Cathedral Home For The Aged, Sunlove/Surya Home, Sunshine Welfare Action Mission (SWAMI), Tai Pei Old People’s Home, The Lentor Residence, Thong Teck Home for Senior Citizens.

24/04/2022 – Sian Chay partnered Geylang Serai community to distribute 741 Sian Chay care and share goodie bags to HDB rental flat residents to ease their life pressures. Marine Parade GRC Member of Parliament Mr Mohd Fahmi Bin Aliman presented the goodie bags to the needy residents with warm greetings and concern. Each goodie bag comprising rice, instant noodles, biscuits, milo, cereal, and canned food. Total value $14,820.

25/04/2022 – Distributed 3000 pcs of small size reusable mask to the students of Punggol Green Primary School.

29/04/2022 – Distributed 118 pcs of face shield with Sunshine Welfare Action Mission nursing home.