Chinese calligraphy work by President Tharman raises more than RM1mil for Singapore Red Cross

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (third from left) with SRC 75th Anniversary Benefit Gala committee chairwoman Genevieve Peggy Jeffs, SRC chairman Tan Kai Hoe, Fang Angzhen, Pearce Cheng and SRC chief executive Benjamin William. PHOTO: JAMES TAN

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A Chinese calligraphy artwork by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam fetched $308,888 (RM1.017 million) in an online charity auction for the Singapore Red Cross’ (SRC) 75th anniversary benefit gala on Saturday (Nov 2).

Held at Shangri-La Singapore hotel’s Island Ballroom, the event brought together philanthropists, community leaders, corporate executives and entrepreneurs.