{
  "id": 16561989,
  "title": "President's Challenge Night 2026 raises over S$11 million",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/presidents-challenge-night-2026-raises-over-s-11-million",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-26T04:33:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/presidents-challenge-night-2026-fundraiser-donations-6491876"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The annual President's Challenge Night in 2026 surpassed expectations, raising an impressive S$11,045,752 for Singapore's President's Challenge. The event took place on October 25 at The Theatre at Mediacorp, featuring a star-studded lineup of international and local performers. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam donned a traditional Malay hand drum, the kompang, during a special segment showcasing Malay music and dance. This year's theme, \"Uplift and Inspire,\" was brought to life by a diverse array of performers, including pop band Johnny Hates Jazz and Japanese dance troupe Avantgardey. The event, hosted by actress Rebecca Lim and comedian Rishi Budhrani, also included performances by Zoe Tay, Seri Thera, Iman Fandi, Celine Ng, and a host of other local talent. The donation link remained open until November 1, allowing the public to continue supporting the cause through the President's Challenge Night website.",
  "summary": "The annual fundraiser brought together international acts Johnny Hates Jazz and Avantgardey with local artistes and community groups, raising S$11,045,752 as of Sunday (Oct 25) night. Donations remain open until Nov 1.",
  "key_points": [
    "Raised S$11,045,752 for President's Challenge in 2026",
    "Held on October 25 at Mediacorp's Theatre",
    "Featured Malay music and dance segment"
  ],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}