Contents. Management Board 2009/2010 Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors Award Tan Kah Kee Postgraduate Scholarship Public Lecture Overview Memorial Hall

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1 Mr Tan Keong Choon Honored as Advisor of Foundation The 71st Management Committee meeting of Tan Kah Kee Foundation (TKKF) unanimously resolved that Mr Tan Keong Choon, the most senior board member of the Foundation, be Honorary Advisor of the Foundation in recognition of his generous contribution and great support to the Foundation. The other four honorary advisors of TKKF are Nobel Laureate Professor Yang Chen Ning and Professor Lee Yuan Tseh, eminent scholar Professor Wang Gungwu and renown Ophthalmologist Professor Arthur Lim Siew Ming. Contents Tan Kah Kee Foundation Board Welcomes New Members The 27th Annual General Meeting of Tan Kah Kee Foundation (TKKF) was held on 30 Jun The meeting welcomed seven representatives appointed by Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) s 55th council to sit in the TKKF Board. Four among the seven representatives were newly appointed including Mr Teo Siong Seng, President of SCCCI and managing director of Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd; Mr Tan Cheng Gay, Vice president of SCCCI and chairman & CEO of EnGro Corporation Ltd; Mr James Kuah Geok Lin, Chairman of SCCCI General Affairs Committee and chairman & CEO of Hoe Leong Corporation Ltd; and Mr Tan Huay Lim, Chairman of SCCCI Finance Committee and Parner of KPMG LLP. Mr Chua Thian Poh, Mr Patrick Lee Kwok Kie and Mr Thomas Chua Kee Seng are the other three representatives re-appointed by SCCCI to sit in TKKF board. Management Board 2009/2010 Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors Award Tan Kah Kee Postgraduate Scholarship Public Lecture Overview Memorial Hall Website: tkkf@wspc.com.sg 1st Level, 43 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore Tel: Fax: MICA : (P)108/10/2008 Date of publication : 12/08/2009

2 Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors Award (TKKYIA) Call for innovative projects for TKKYIA 2010 Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors Award 2010 will be open for online application soon! If you have cool ideas, keep going and try it out! We are looking for innovative projects that are original and practical. Entries could be submitted online around mid October Closing date will be end December There are 5 different sections including Junior Student section, Student section, Senior Student section, Open section and Defence Science section. Eligibility and other details are available online at Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors Award 2009 New Senior Student section offered an alternative for student participants A new senior student section was set up with effect from TKKYIA2009. This section is targeted for students between 19 and 26 years old. Previously, this group of students could only participate in the open section and they had to compete with entries from research institutes or industry. The response to the new senior Student section was good and it attracted 142 entries from eligible students, among which 15 were awarded. Overview TKKYIA2009 received a total of 925 entries. More than 70% were submitted by Primary and Secondary school students. 70 awards were given out including 21 in Junior Student section, 20 in Student section, 15 in Senior Student section, 9 in Open section and 5 in Defence Science section. The competition attracted participation from 126 schools, including 46 primary schools, 62 secondary schools, 6 junior colleges and 7 Institutes of Technical Education (ITE). 02

3 Silver Award winning inventions Vehicle Side Mirror Cleaner (Student section) Vehicle Side Mirror Cleaner would prevent mist forming on the mirror surface and enables drivers to see clearly when driving under adverse weather condition. It enhances safety of the driver and benefits other road users. The Baker s Help (Junior Student section) Baker s Help is a baking tool that churns out perfect cookies of the desired thickness all the time. The equipment enables a baker to cut down preparation time significantly. TKKYIA 2009 Micronozzles (Open section) Micronozzles are polymeric microstructures machined using ultra fine lasers and were designed to handle miniature solder spheres as small as 80 microns in diameter with high precision and reliability for repair and rework applications Breakthrough in Thermal Management - A Novel and Highly Effective Micro/Minichannel Heat Sink (Defence Science section) This invention is an enhanced micro/minichannel heat sink which provides an effective cooling solution. The technique leads to 80% improvement in cooling performance. Noise levels ordinarily caused by cooling systems will also be reduced. High Amperage & Voltage Ignition System (HAVIS) (Defence Science section) Reliable ignition systems are critical for the success of many defence applications such as explosives and firearms. The HAVIS is an ignition system capable of igniting various types of combustibles. It can be used underwater and be remotely activated. 03

4 Award Presentation & Exhibition TKKYIA2009 presentation ceremony and opening of exhibition were successfully held on 23 May Ms Grace Fu, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Education, graced the ceremony and officiated the opening of the exhibition as Guest-Of-Honor. More than 550 guests attended the award ceremony and exhibition. The winning entries were displayed at the Science Centre Singapore from 23 to 30 May In conjunction with the Exhibition, Science Centre organised Inventors Week Programmes. A range of fun and innovative programmes were lined up from 26 to 29 May There were separate workshops for Primary and Secondary students. Some hands-on activities were tailored to nurture young inventors. After the workshop, students were invited to view the TKKYIA 2009 winning entries in the exhibition gallery. The TKKYIA is a joint collaboration of Tan Kah Kee Foundation, Agency for Science Technology and Research and the Defence Science and Technology Agency with support of Science Centre Singapore. Over 550 guests attended the ceremony Ms Fu with Silver Award winners of Junior Student section 04 Silver Award winner (right) of Defence Science section demonstrating his invention

5 Keynote address by Ms Grace Fu Ms Fu launched the opening of exhibition From Left: Professor Lim Hock, Professor Hew Choy Sin, Mr Soh Kong Pheng (DSTA),Professor Low Teck Seng(A*STAR), Ms Grace Fu, Professor K K Phua, Dr Low Hwee Boon, Dr Chew Tuan Chiong (Science centre), Mr Lim Yeow Khee 2009 TKKYIA Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors Award (Shanghai) 2009 The 7th Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors Award (Shanghai) marked the collaboration between the Tan Kah Kee Foundation and Shanghai Science and Technology Association. The competition received a total of 242 entries with 119 from Open section and 123 from Student section, about 30% increase as compared with the total entries of 185 for inventions were awarded including the 2 remarkable gold awards, 1 in open and 1 in student section respectively. 05

6 2009 TKKPS Tan Kah Kee Postgraduate Scholarship Presentation (TKKPS) 2009 Seven outstanding candidates were awarded the prestigious scholarship among a total of 116 applications. They will pursue their postgraduate studies in a wide variety of fields. The selection committee was very impressed with their academic achievement as well as their commitments to community service. The Presentation Ceremony for TKKPS 2009 is scheduled on 15 August 2009 at the National Library Board. Mr Sam Tan Chin Siong, Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Communications and the Arts, will grace the ceremony as Guest- Of-Honor. Ms Tang Tee Khoon, top violinist who is the second-ever recipient of the J.B. Guadagnini violin loaned under NAC violin loan scheme and one of TKKPS alumni members, will perform during the presentation ceremony. TKKPS 2009 Recipients: TKKPS Recipients Chan Cheow Thia 曾昭程 Master of Philosophy in Asian & Middle Eastern Studies University of Cambridge 赴英国剑桥大学攻读亚洲与中东研究硕士学位 Cheow Thia graduated as top student in Chinese Literature from Fudan University. Currently working as a curriculum planning officer at the Ministry of Education, Cheow Thia has been involved in the implementation of the new Chinese language modular curriculum in primary schools, which is a very challenging and meaningful task as it has to accommodate the needs of a wide spectrum of learners. Outside work, Cheow Thia serves as the Vice-President of the Tangent, a registered Singapore civil society group which discusses current affairs issues mainly in the Chinese language, as well as promotes cross-cultural communication through the organization of public forums and publication of a biannual journal. The most recent projects which Cheow Thia was actively involved included the curation of an exhibition Education at Large: Student Life and Activities in Singapore, that examined the different facets of youth during the post-war to pre-independence period and the publication of a special bilingual issue of the journal, entitled The Makers and Keepers of Singapore History. 06

7 Joanne Lim Hwee Hoon 林慧雯 Master of Laws (Taxation) London School of Economics and Political Science 赴伦敦政治经济学院攻读法律学 ( 税务 ) 硕士学位 Joanne obtained her Bachelor and Master s degree in Economics from University of Wisconsin-Madison and Yale university respectively. She is currently Head of Trade Management and Policy at the Singapore Economic Development Board. Academically trained as an economist, Joanne began her career with the Economic Development Board but had the rare opportunity to be seconded to Ernst & Young Shanghai between 2006 and 2008 to gain private sector insights. She fondly recalls how just over a year ago, she and her parents had stood under a large statue of Mr Tan Kah Kee at the elegant campus of Xiamen University and discussed his lifelong fervour for education. She did not expect that she would have the privilege of becoming a direct beneficiary a year later. Outside of work, Joanne is fascinated by languages, socio-economic issues and photography. She participates in community service and was, among others, the printing coordinator of the Singapore International Photography Festival last year. TKKPS Recipients Khartini Binte Abdul Khalid Master of Arts in International Relations The Fletcher School, Tufts University 赴美国塔夫茨大学攻读国际关系学硕士学位 Khartini graduated from National University of Singapore with Bachelor of Arts. She has worked as a journalist with Singapore Press Holdings for seven years. As a reporter with the national Malay newspaper, Berita Harian, she covered many events including the General Elections 2001, the Asean Summit and tsunami disaster. Currently, Khartini is a lecturer in Ngee Ann Polytechnic s School of Interdisciplinary Studies, where she teaches current affairs and Social Psychology. She is particularly interested in issues on humanitarian and political crisis occurring in Asean countries and the Middle East. She spends Friday nights volunteering as a petition case writer in the Punggol Central constituency, helping draft letters for residents in need of various forms of help. She is also a grassroots volunteer and among others, is the editor of Sengkang Focus, a publication by the Sengkang Community Club. She is a council member of the North East CDC and is a member of the National Integration Council Working Group for Community. Ng How Wee 黄浩威 Mphil/PhD in the Department of China and Inner Asia School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London 赴伦敦大学亚非学院攻读中国与内亚州学博士学位 How Wee graduated from Peking University in 2000 with a Bachelor Degree in Chinese Language and Literature. He obtained his Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National Institute of Education Singapore in 2003 and was conferred Master of Arts by Nanyang Technological University in He has been teaching at Nanyang Junior College since 2003 and was awarded the Most inspiring Chinese Teachers Award in 2005 for his creativity and engaging teaching style. Performance, popular media, literature and contemporary China have always been How Wee s areas of interests and he hopes to continue to contribute to the development of education, academia and arts in Singapore after he completes his doctorate programme. 07

8 2009 TKKPS Recipients: TKKPS Recipients See Kok Heng Geoffrey 施国兴 Master of Arts in East Asian Studies Yale University 赴美国耶鲁大学攻读东亚研究硕士学位 Geoffrey graduated Summa Cum Laude as a Joseph Wharton Scholar from the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School) in 2.5 years. Geoffrey is interested in research in a business school and hopes to reshape the mission of business education. He previously founded innovative social entrepreneurial projects promoting urban healthcare and arts markets, allowing him to share his approach at the World Bank Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics in Japan and at the 11th World Business Dialogue in Germany as an award winner. He also worked as a researcher for the World Economic Forum, consulted for the World Bank, and used research findings on Corporate Ethics in China to advise AXA Investment Managers and Goldman Sachs International. His interest in tackling global problems has led him to suggest policy ideas, winning the Monetary Authority of Singapore s Economics Competition thrice. Geoffrey is now working to build academic exchanges between North Korea and Singapore. Dawn Tan May Leng 陈美玲 Doctor of Clinical Physiotherapy University of Melbourne 赴澳大利亚墨尔本大学攻读临床物理治疗医学博士学位 Dawn graduated from King s College London in 1999, and completed her Masters in Neurological Physiotherapy with the University of Melbourne in She is currently working in Singapore General Hospital, and has been involved in the rehabilitation of patients with neurological conditions for eight years. Her areas of interests include stroke, Parkinson s Disease and vestibular rehabilitation. She has a passion for research and had presented in various local scientific conferences. Besides being actively involved in the local Parkinson s support group and stroke club, Dawn had also served in the executive committee of professional associations like the Singapore Physiotherapy Association, Singapore National Stroke Association (SNSA) and Parkinson s Disease Society of Singapore. She had done some overseas volunteer work with children in Cambodia, youths in Thailand, and was involved in the training of physiotherapists in Myanmar and Cambodia. Dawn strives to improve the quality of patient care and outcomes through evidence-based physiotherapy practice. Yow Wei Quin 邱慧娟 PhD in Psychology Stanford University 赴美国斯坦福大学攻读心理学博士学位 Wei Quin graduated from National University of Singapore and completed her masters of Science in Statistics with Stanford University. Wei Quin s main research interest is in examining the impact of growing up bilingual on children s social and cognitive development. She is also interested in the various factors affecting students academic motivation and the impact of these factors on their academic achievement. Committed to apply her academic knowledge to the real world and benefit the society as a whole, Wei Quin hopes to nurture and establish an (bilingual) environment that is vital for young children to grow and develop. She has also given talks on bilingualism and academic motivation at some educational institutions in Singapore. Besides her interest and passion in research, Wei Quin has a penchant for Chinese martial arts (specifically taiji). She has represented Singapore in various international competitions as well as Stanford University in wushu collegiate competitions. She has served as a judge in wushu collegiate competition, and conducted wushu performances and lessons for fundraising efforts, old folks home and orphanage. 08

9 Overview of Public Lecture Public lectures have always been one of Foundation s major activities. In collaboration of the Ee Hoe Hean Club, Nantah Graduate Association, Singapore-China Business Association, Singapore China Friendship Association, Shanghai Jiaotong Unversity Alumni, Global publishing, TKK Foundation coorganised series of public lectures in year 2008/2009. lecture Public Overview: 15 Mar 2008, The Influence of Subprime Crisis to US and World Economy, by Professor Chen Kang 南洋理工大学商学院教授陈抗主讲 : 美国次信贷危机对美国与世界经济的影响 26 Apr 2008, The Joy of Listening to Music,by Mr Choo Thiam Siew 南洋艺术学院院长朱添寿主讲 : 听音乐的乐趣 1 Jun 2008, Combination of Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine,by Dr Zhang Lei 张磊医生主讲 : 中西医结合 - 让您变越年轻 13 Jul 2008, Is World financial crisis over? by Mr Zhang Jin Dong 95.8 城市频道主持人张劲东主讲 : 国际金融风暴硝烟是否已过? 23 Aug 2008, Talk on Malaysian Politics,by Mr Chong Tien Siong 南洋商报 总编钟天祥主讲 : 马国政海, 谁主沉浮? 23 Aug 2008, Modern View of I Ching, by Professor Kerson Huang 美国麻省理工学院荣誉教授黄克孙主讲 : 易经现代观 24 Aug 2008, Influence of US Subprime Crisis to the China Microscopic Economy, by Professor Hu Haiou 上海交大经济与管理学院教授胡海鸥主讲 : 美国次贷危机对中国宏观经济的影响 14 Nov 2008, by Ni Kuang and Cai Lan 港岛四大才子 之中的两大才子倪匡 蔡澜联袂主讲 : 无题 24 Feb 2009, Comparison of Higher Education between China and Other Countries, by Professor Yang Fujia 英国诺丁汉大学校监, 前复旦大学校长杨福家教授主讲 : 走近一流学府 : 中外高等教育比较 8 Mar 2009, Indonesian Chinese of Today,by Professor Leo Suryadinata 华裔馆馆长廖建裕教授主讲 : 当今印尼华人 09

10 Pioneers Memorial Hall Pioneers Memorial Hall The Memorial Hall was officially opened on 9 Nov 2008 by Minister of Finance Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Her Excellency Zhang Xiaokang, PRC Ambassador to Singapore, was invited to witness the opening. More than 100 distinguished guests joined the opening ceremony. In his speech, Minister commended Foundation s effort in setting up the Pioneers Memorial Hall to commemorate the legacies of Singapore s founding pioneers. The Memorial Hall is opened to the public from 2pm to 6pm daily (except Monday). The launch of the Pioneers Memorial Hall would allow future generations to remember the virtuousness and dedication of our pioneers, as well as how they built on opportunity amidst adversity. - Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam 1 1. Memorial Hall Interior 2. Minister Tharman giving speech at the opening 3. Dr Chua Ai Lin, (first from left, chairperson of Tan Kah Kee Postgraduate Scholarship Alumni network group), showed Minister and VIPs around the hall 2 3 MRT station named after Mr Tan Kah Kee Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on 16 Jun 2009 that the name of Down Town 8 station (outside the Hwa Chong Institution) along the future Downtown Line is to be Tan Kah Kee Foundation. The naming of that station after Mr Tan Kah Kee is very meaningful. It is in recognition of Mr Tan Kah Kee s remarkable contributions to Singapore. It will help commuters especially young generation to get to know our pioneer. The Foundation is prepared to offer its support and help in setting up a mini-museum in the station to promote philanthropy. 10

11 2009/2010 Management Committee 理事会名单 Honorary Advisors 名誉顾问 Prof Yang Chen Ning 杨振宁教授 Prof Lee Yuan Tseh 李远哲教授 Honorary Chairman 名誉主席 Prof Wang Gungwu 王赓武教授 Prof Arthur Lim Siew Ming 林少明教授 Mr Tan Keong Choon 陈共存 Mr Wee Cho Yaw 黄祖耀 Chairman 主席 Vice Chairman 副主席 Prof Phua Kok Khoo 潘国驹教授 Mr Tay Beng Chuan 郑民川 Prof Hew Choy Sin 丘才新教授 Honorary Secretary/ Company Secretary 总务 / 公司秘书 Deputy Honorary Secretary 副总务 Prof Lee Fook Hong 李福鸿教授 Prof Ong Choon Nam 王俊南教授 11

12 2009/2010 Management Committee 理事会名单 Honorary Treasurer 财政 Deputy Honorary Treasurer 副财政 Mr Tan Cheng Gay 陈精毅 Mr Tan Huay Lim 陈怀林 Committee Members (in alphabetical order) 理事 Mr Chua Kee Seng, Thomas 蔡其生 Mr Chua Seng Chong 蔡成宗 Mr Chua Thian Poh 蔡天宝 Dr Geh Min 倪敏医生 Mr Goi Seng Hui 魏成辉 Mr Kuah Geok Lin, James 柯毓麟 Mr Leck Kim Koon 陆锦坤 Mr Lee Bock Guan 李木源 Mr Lee Kwok Kie, Patrick 李国基 Mr Leong Heng Keng 梁庆经 Dr Low Hwee Boon 刘斐文博士 Dr Shang Huai Min 盛怀民博士 Mr Teo Siong Seng 张松声 Mr Ung Gim Sei 黄锦西