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From Singapore, Claire Chiang, 61, co-founder of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, donated US$250,000 from the sale of her memoir that went to the Asian Festival of Children’s Content that develops children’s literature produced in and focused on Asia.
From Singapore, Claire Chiang, 61, co-founder of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, donated US$250,000 from the sale of her memoir that went to the Asian Festival of Children’s Content that develops children’s literature produced in and focused on Asia.
Asia's 48 heroes of philanthropy

Forbes released their 48 heroes of philanthropy 2013 list in their June issue of the Forbes Asia magazine.

It is their seventh annual project highlighting the charitable efforts of Asia-Pacific's most-notable givers.

Showcasing individuals who have made a difference in 2012/2013, the list comprises billionaires and philanthropist who have donated their own money, time and expertise to causes that they are passionate about.

The countries in Asia-Pacific that Forbes has included in the list are Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, China, Taiwa, Japan, India, South Korea and Australia.

Names have been listed alphabetically in the countries that they are from.

Click here to view who made the list.

Photos: YouTube, The Australian, Reuters, Australia National University, Internet, Forbes.com, Bloomberg, Geoffrey Eu, South China Morning Post, ST, Shun Hing Group, BT, Wikimedia, Jakarta Post, TNP, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Banyan Tree

From Singapore, Claire Chiang, 61, co-founder of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, donated US$250,000 from the sale of her memoir that went to the Asian Festival of Children’s Content that develops children’s literature produced in and focused on Asia. 'Popiah King' Sam Goi, 64, owner of Tee Yih Jia, gave US$400,000 to the Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism last year to raise the standard of teaching English as well as mother-tongue languages Mandarin, Malay and Tamil in Singapore’s preschools. The Indochine Group's Michael Ma, 44, donates roughly US$250,000 a year to charitable causes, including the Red Cross and other aid groups. He also hosts the annual IndoChine Green Festival in Singapore.
Wong Mah Jia Lan, 75, who owned shipping, hotel and tin-mining businesses with her late husband, raised US$650,000 in April by auctioning part of her collection of Chinese paintings and jewellery. The money will establish a youth leadership award. From Malaysia, Azman Hashim, 73, chairman of AMMB Holdings and AmBank, pledged more than a third of his and his wife's wealth of US$320 million to the Azman Hashim Foundation for education causes. Miss Malaysia World 2007 and Miss Malaysia Universe 2011, Deborah Henry, 27, helps refugees from war-torn Somalia who had found their way to Malaysia. In 2008, she and a friend founded the Fugee School for the displaced children.
Pop singer and actress Sinje Lee, 37, has used her star power to attract many thousands to donate to the World Vision campaign to improve children’s lives in Southeast Asia by providing clean water and better schools. Stephen Yeap, 67, chairman of Heng Lee & Co., aids students through its Yeap Chor Ee Charitable Trust, and it funded the Wawasan Education Foundation to start Wawasan Open University. From Thailand, Kree Dejchai, 50, chief operating officer of SC Asset Corp, donated to school libraries, hospitals, flood victims and people with disabilities. Last year, he gave US$70,000 so 1,300 children could have a good breakfast.
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