NKF sues SPH on defamation
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"For every dollar NKF collected, only $0.15 (or maybe less) is spent on the kidney patient !!
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in addition to that , NKF is very concerned for the staff welfareOriginally posted by SMAPLionHeart:NKF staff already receiving Rolex watches as corporate gifts
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According to the poll in Channel News Asia
Singapore's National Kidney Foundation which raises funds to help kidney and cancer patients is under public scrutiny for the way it is run. Has this incident made you lose faith in charities?
Yes 83 % 5444
No 17 % 1138
some how the percentage for 'No' is increasing
which kuku "multi-polling"
aye... given the online petition, we have 42815 signatures
we shld be able to get at least 10k for the poll
and make it 90% Yes
and ChannelNewsAsia's forum got censorship one
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Why take a long road to do a full audit? Just get Mr Singh onboard (pay him peanuts) and all he needs to do is just disclose what rabbits that are still there in his hat.Originally posted by Fiacla:cos they are saying the truth...
reporting the truth...
there will be an audit and investigation going on soon...
so there will be more news and more reports...
i believe there are many many reports not digged up yet...
or the SPH already have lots of evidence against NKF, jus tat NKF dropped the case against them...
Lets move on and read more! haha
The job is cut out for Mr Singh, just like the job is cut out for Mr Ee. Minister Mr Khaw should know better. -
to add onOriginally posted by crazy monkey:the public wants to know the truth. the public is still not happy.
i'm just another evil typical Singaporean who want to see shows -
CanÂ’t help noticing that some of the posts are against the mediacorp artistes who perform on the NKF shows.
Come on people. I think they had the same wool over their eyes as ours.
I do genuinely think they want to perform and help those patients, by doing stunts to garner more calls.
They did perspired and spent hours practicing on those stunts. Although, some did want more air time showing off their muscle, chest or whatever.
I think Cao Qi Tai is a good man, and gave all his best in trying to help those patients.
He, like most of us was not aware, what the board was doing.
Like in Star Wars, the empire has turn to the dark side. What was once good has turn evil.
Please give the artistes a break.
Lastly, durian, how do you sleep at night for the last three years (at least)?
When your eyes are close, before drifting to your dreamy heaven of the golden taps and 1st class flights, is there a grin on your face? -
Let say that post by someone that say Cao Qitai got $16k per show is true
Wool covered over their eyes? -
Let's put it this way,Originally posted by Fiacla:cos they are saying the truth...
reporting the truth...
there will be an audit and investigation going on soon...
so there will be more news and more reports...
i believe there are many many reports not digged up yet...
or the SPH already have lots of evidence against NKF, jus tat NKF dropped the case against them...
Lets move on and read more! haha
govt say let's move ahead, see what improvement can be done...
Yet they, still grumble -
Public just want to move ahead since health minister steps in...Originally posted by crazy monkey:the public wants to know the truth. the public is still not happy. -
[quote]Originally posted by ausopen:
[b]CanÂ’t help noticing that some of the posts are against the mediacorp artistes who perform on the NKF shows.
Nothing is for free lo! I'm such the artistes got some money out of this. -
well i think charity and volunteer has a diff meaning after this sh|t had happen in SG and i think "most" who donate during the show help in encouraging this to happen.Originally posted by ShellFish:[quote]Originally posted by ausopen:
[b]CanÂ’t help noticing that some of the posts are against the mediacorp artistes who perform on the NKF shows.
Nothing is for free lo! I'm such the artistes got some money out of this.
those who really help are those who used GIRO to donate every mth. they are doing real charity. as for most "done it" during such show for the prize, i wonder.
those who help out at the center for free even it is once a mth are really volunteering. as for those who get paid peanuts... i am going to pee now. -
16k? He says, they say.
Who confirm?
A lot of people are involved in this fiasco. I think it should not be a case of guilty till proven innocent.
Lets not do a Salem witch hunt here. Lets get the facts and figures correct.
The facts are as stated in the court, that durian did misuse the monies.
Heads will roll, lets put down the fire torch and fork and let the law takes it place.
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so it oni one "party" involve? oni the watrai?
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its in sin ming daily newsOriginally posted by ausopen:16k? He says, they say.
Who confirm?
A lot of people are involved in this fiasco. I think it should not be a case of guilty till proven innocent.
Lets not do a Salem witch hunt here. Lets get the facts and figures correct.
The facts are as stated in the court, that durian did misuse the monies.
Heads will roll, lets put down the fire torch and fork and let the law takes it place.
The world is watching.
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Whatever it is, they should review the patient's subsidies as one of their primary concerns.
Stop building unnecessary extras like Fish Tanks (wat, like for every dialysis machine??) and such. If these stuffs are trimmed, more money can be used to subsidize the treatment. Correct me if I'm wrong, that's what they have been urging the donors to do so?
Obviously, there should be some accountability to what was spent and how much there were allocated for the patients. Ask he majority of people who donate, I dun think they donate just to pay for the CEO/Head of various Dept/etc's salaries. They donate cos they thought the money will go to the patients. -
You got me there, man.
But legally, was there any wrong doing? -
ermmmm.... you ppl sure it the dialysis center that you saw... i tot i saw a mini water world.
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NKF become new tourist attractionOriginally posted by Joshua1975:ermmmm.... you ppl sure it the dialysis center that you saw... i tot i saw a mini water world.
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Wednesday July 7, 10:17 PM
Dr Seamus Phan apologises for defamatory article on NKF
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SINGAPORE : The chief executive of a technology firm has publicly apologised to the National Kidney Foundation for what he now admits were baseless and malicious allegations.
The defamatory comments were in an article "NKF Singapore's 189-million-dollars in the bank" on Dr Seamus Phan's website.
Dr Seamus said: "I come forward to apologise to the NKF, the staff, beneficiaries and donors of my own accord.
"If I make a mistake and this is a very genuine mistake. I am a publisher, I made a mistake allowing the publication, I step forward, I don't see it as a bad thing. If I make a mistake, I own up."
And the NKF looks pleased that Dr Phan has cleared the air.
Mr Richard Yong, Chairman of the NKF, said: "The people, our donors, our patients were also affected because they are worried that people write such things about the NKF and with this clarification, people will have a better understanding that what he has written is baseless and there is no truth in it."
The article in question, which appeared on Dr Phan's public website, accused the NKF of mis-spending and mis-managing public donations as well as misleading the public about its mission.
Dr Phan now admits these are blatantly untrue allegations.
As an added precaution he has also restricted access to his website.
As a gesture of his remorse and repentence for the distress caused to the NKF, its donors and beneficiaries, Dr Phan has agreed to pay all damages and legal costs to NKF.
NKF refused to say how much this adds up to, but stressed that it will not hesitate to take legal action against anyone who defames the organisation.
Mr Yong added: "If they make allegations that are defamatory and that are damaging to NKF, we will have to take action because our reputation is at stake and knowing what we have done for the citizens of Singapore, for the poor and for the 2,000 patients that we have, we have to take the necessary actions as required."
The NKF is also in a legal tussle with The Straits Times, which claimed in an article there are gold-plated taps in the NKF CEO's office. - CNA -
X2 if u r the patient would u b happy to see those ex fish tanks? i would b thinking wat the hell, y cant they dun buy those fish tanks n instead lower our dialysis cost.Originally posted by BÃ¥seline:Whatever it is, they should review the patient's subsidies as one of their primary concerns.
Stop building unnecessary extras like Fish Tanks (wat, like for every dialysis machine??) and such. If these stuffs are trimmed, more money can be used to subsidize the treatment. Correct me if I'm wrong, that's what they have been urging the donors to do so?
Obviously, there should be some accountability to what was spent and how much there were allocated for the patients. Ask he majority of people who donate, I dun think they donate just to pay for the CEO/Head of various Dept/etc's salaries. They donate cos they thought the money will go to the patients. -
free admission or you need to buy tickets...Originally posted by crazy monkey:NKF become new tourist attraction -
Originally posted by crazy monkey:
Thought this is old news?
Wednesday July 7, 10:17 PM
Dr Seamus Phan apologises for defamatory article on NKF
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SINGAPORE : The chief executive of a technology firm has publicly apologised to the National Kidney Foundation for what he now admits were baseless and malicious allegations.
The defamatory comments were in an article "NKF Singapore's 189-million-dollars in the bank" on Dr Seamus Phan's website.
Dr Seamus said: "I come forward to apologise to the NKF, the staff, beneficiaries and donors of my own accord.
"If I make a mistake and this is a very genuine mistake. I am a publisher, I made a mistake allowing the publication, I step forward, I don't see it as a bad thing. If I make a mistake, I own up."
And the NKF looks pleased that Dr Phan has cleared the air.
[b]Mr Richard Yong, Chairman of the NKF, said: "The people, our donors, our patients were also affected because they are worried that people write such things about the NKF and with this clarification, people will have a better understanding that what he has written is baseless and there is no truth in it."
The article in question, which appeared on Dr Phan's public website, accused the NKF of mis-spending and mis-managing public donations as well as misleading the public about its mission.
Dr Phan now admits these are blatantly untrue allegations.
As an added precaution he has also restricted access to his website.
As a gesture of his remorse and repentence for the distress caused to the NKF, its donors and beneficiaries, Dr Phan has agreed to pay all damages and legal costs to NKF.
NKF refused to say how much this adds up to, but stressed that it will not hesitate to take legal action against anyone who defames the organisation.
Mr Yong added: "If they make allegations that are defamatory and that are damaging to NKF, we will have to take action because our reputation is at stake and knowing what we have done for the citizens of Singapore, for the poor and for the 2,000 patients that we have, we have to take the necessary actions as required."
The NKF is also in a legal tussle with The Straits Times, which claimed in an article there are gold-plated taps in the NKF CEO's office. - CNA
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it is. Durai is not the only one sueing ppl, the eunuch face richard yong also. knn so many liars in the organisation.Originally posted by iveco:Thought this is old news? 
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The taxman checks NKF's books
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THE taxman is looking at the National Kidney Foundation's books over the weekend.
Officers from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) arrived at the foundation's Kim Keat Road headquarters on Friday at 5.45pm, just as the staff were leaving for the day.
NKF's deputy director of communications, Ms Michelle Ang, told The Sunday Times yesterday that the officers were there because the Commissioner of Charities has been asked to assist the new board, and to prepare for the handover and the eventual audit.
Iras could not be reached for a comment, but Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan had said in a New Paper report yesterday that all charities are accountable to the Commissioner of Charities.
The commissioner, Mr Moses Lee, is also the head of Iras.
'Because of the need for audit, I also sought his help,' Mr Khaw had said.
Shin Min Daily News reported that Iras had told staff not to turn up for work yesterday.
However, Ms Ang said it was business as usual yesterday, with staff turning up for the normal 9am-to-1pm Saturday workday.
But all those who worked yesterday had to report to NKF's security officers, write their names down, and log the time they entered and left the premises, although she would not say why.
Usually, staff simply move in and out of the building using their work passes, and do not have to report to security officers.
The 500 clinical staff at its 21 dialysis centres, including those at the headquarters, carried on with their work as usual, and patients continued to receive treatment.
When contacted, Mr Gerard Ee, president of the National Council of Social Service, and the incoming interim chairman of NKF, said the foundation informed him yesterday of the presence of Iras officers at its premises.
'I understand that they are looking at their records,' he said.
Mr Ee will take over tomorrow.
At the top of his agenda will be meeting NKF staff to gain a basic understanding of the organisation and how it is run, and to identify critical areas that need immediate attention.
'We need to assure the staff that all they have to do is focus on their work, so that the organisation can continue to operate smoothly,' Mr Ee said. 'This is important because we still have patients to take care of.'
He will also visit the dialysis centres this week to understand their workings and to meet the staff and patients there.
Yesterday, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, said Mr Ee was the best person for the job.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a community event, he said of Mr Ee: 'He's got his work cut out for him, but he's also just retired three weeks ago. So, fortunately for all of us, he is experienced and has sufficient time to take on the task of restoring public confidence, public trust.'
He added: 'I think at this point, everyone needs to calm down, take a deep breath and wait for the interim board to get into position, conduct investigations and let us know what really happened and what the true situation is.'
He cautioned against overreacting.
'We'll take our time to decide whether anything needs to change, whether the rules and regulations need to be altered in any way,' he said.
'I think it's very important that we do this in a careful, deliberate fashion because there are lives at stake; there's the long-term vibrancy of the social service sector at stake.'
only 500 clinical staff !!! wat are the rest of 400 doing !!! going around conning ppl's money ? knn -
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