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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health has accorded Ren Ci Hospital and Medicare Centre the status of an Institution of a Public Character (IPC). The approval takes effect from Tuesday.
In a statement, Ren Ci said the approval is a reaffirmation of the work done by its management committee to put in place a comprehensive system of transparency, check and balance, and accountability.
Ren Ci said it will ensure all policies and guidelines are strictly adhered to.
With the IPC status, Ren Ci is now able to issue double tax-deductible receipts to donors. The hospital hopes that the public will continue to support its cause to help the sick and the less fortunate.
Ren Ci's chairman, Chua Thian Poh, said: "We are very happy to receive this piece of news. All the hard work, dedication and determination by (the) Ren Ci team over the past months have been fruitful."
Ren Ci's IPC status was not renewed when it expired last November after some irregularities were uncovered.
Following investigations by the Commercial Affairs Department, Ren Ci's long-time head, Venerable Shi Ming Yi, now faces ten charges under the Penal Code and the Charities Act.
He has been charged with two counts of criminal breach of trust, one count of forgery for the purpose of cheating and one count of abetment of falsification of accounts under the Penal Code.
He also faces six charges under the Charities Act for giving false information to the Commissioner of Charities.
Others charged included his former personal assistant, Raymond Yeung, and manager of Ren Ci's Resource Development Department, David Phua.
- 938LIVE/CNA
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