SINGAPORE, JUNE 29, 2003: Several social and religious groups, led by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis), are collaborating to raise US$200,000 for this year’s President’s Challenge. As of this writing, Sinda, the Eurasian Association, Loyang Tua Pek Kong Temple and Sri Siva Krishna Hindu Temple are involved in this group effort while other organizations are being actively recruited to help. The President’s Challenge, which aims to raise $7 million this year to benefit 45 charities, will be held from August 29 to September 14. Mr. A. Sivalingam, chairman of Sri Siva Krishna Hindu Temple, said he hoped to promote an understanding of Hinduism through the temple’s participation in the charity drive.
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