That figure can support the education of more than 640 primary school pupils for a year.
Mr Teo Hock Chwee has contributed more than $140,000 in total to the fund that supports some 10,000 children from low-income families every year.
That figure can support the education of more than 640 primary school pupils for a year, the charity said on Aug 19. TTJ is behind several iconic structures, including the Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay, The Helix Bridge at Marina Bay, the Henderson Waves and the pavilion roof at Changi Airport Terminal 3.
Mr Teo said: “In recent years, our business has been sustainable, and our projects have been progressing successfully.The pocket money fund was started by The Straits Times in 2000 as a community project. Since its inception, the fund has disbursed more than $100 million and helped more than 220,000 children and youth.
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