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| Wednesday, 21 January 2009 | |
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Across Asia, the going rate for a kidney is usually agreed in the backstreet surgery of some unscrupulous doctor but in Singapore the government will soon be setting the price for this much in-demand organ. A controversial amendment to legalize the payment of compensation to organ donors was put before the Singapore parliament this week and while the health ministry is yet to decide on the upper limit for reimbursement, it is expected to be at least S$50,000 (US$33,000). The move is designed to help put an end to the illegal practice of organ trading that is prevalent in so many Asian countries, driven by a large supply of desperately poor people and a small core of wealthy individuals willing to pay any price to preserve their faltering health. Organ trading is normally thought of as the preserve of shady businessmen in Dhaka or Manila but a number of high-profile recent cases in Singapore have stirred public debate in the normally quiescent city-state and encouraged the government to act. Last year, local retail tycoon Tang Wee Sung, whose family founded the up-market department store Tangs (Singapore's answer to Selfridges or Saks Fifth Avenue), was fined S$17,000 and jailed for one day for trying to buy a kidney and lying under oath. The Indonesian man who offered his kidney to Tang and the middleman who put the abortive deal together were also jailed. But the tale doesn’t end there. When a Singaporean gang boss named Tan Chor Jin who was known as the "One-Eyed Dragon" was hanged earlier this month after being convicted of murdering a nightclub boss, reports soon emerged that he had donated his kidney to Tang. While Tang has not confirmed that he received a kidney from the executed gangster, the Straits Times and other local publications have reported that before he was hanged, the One-Eyed Dragon specified that Tang be given one of his kidneys. With Tang, whose family is known for its devout Christianity, remaining silent on where his new kidney came from, bloggers are speculating as to its origins and how he managed to secure it. The story of the ailing retail tycoon, the executed triad and the kidney is so bizarre that you could not make it up. Yet, at its heart, lies a serious issue. With one of the most rapidly-ageing populations in the world and a severe shortage of transplantable organs, the Singapore government has been looking at ways to increase the number of organ donors and believes that legalizing the payment of compensation will help. The move is intended to allow altruistic donors to be reimbursed for their medical expenses and loss of earnings and is not meant to operate as an inducement.
Although the upper limit for compensation is still to be finalized, a survey by the Ministry of Health found that three-quarters of Singaporeans believe an appropriate sum would be at least S$50,000.
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i want to sell my kidney
written by mauricio , January 22, 2010
I want to sell my kidney interested send a message to
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written by donor a+ , January 19, 2010
Would like to donate my kidney.
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My blood type is A posetiv would need to be covered for all medical,travel, and loss wages, I am willing to travel my residence sweden E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it report abuse
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written by lora , January 19, 2010
I am 26 years old female and would like to donate my one kidney for reward. I do not use any drugs and alcohol. I am healty. My blood group is AB Rh (-) If any people interested please contact with me. AB Rh (-) e-mail:
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WILLING TO DONATE MY KIDNEY
written by LUCIANO PEREZ , January 14, 2010
I AM READY TO GIVE MY KIDNEY.I AM B+.IF YOU ARE READY TO DO A TRANSPLANT GET BACK TO ME.
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Three Kidney donors available
written by Dr Mokosso Robison , January 14, 2010
I have three donors in my hospital willing to donate their kidney.Their blood groups are as follows O-,A+,B+,if you are within this blood groups and ready for the transplant contact me via email
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Three Kidney donors available
written by Dr Mokosso Robison , January 14, 2010
I have three donors in my hospital willing to donate their kidney.Their blood groups are as follows O-,A+,B+,if you are within this blood groups and ready for the transplant contact me via email
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i am willing to donate my kidney
written by daniel , January 06, 2010
i am male,30, non-drinker, non-smoker
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i am willing to donate my kidney. if people willing to give my money... i am ok with that. i had a dream to start my own business. i am staying in malaysia. email me the air ticket, i am willing to come next week. i am ready..... with my HIV and blood type test report. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it report abuse
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HEALTHY KIDNEY
written by HYDRA , January 03, 2010
35 YR OLD MALE AMERICAN
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HEALTHY VEGETARIAN ATHLETE DON'T SMOKE, DO DRUGS OR DRINK NO HEALTH PROBLEMS *ONLY SERIOUS INQUIRIES This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it report abuse
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sale my kidney
written by kiran , December 26, 2009
hi.... i m kiran from mumbai sale my kidney blood grp A+ i m 28 year old call me 09594368737 or
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need kidney?
written by k.malonzo , December 18, 2009
I am female, 21 years old from Pampanga, Philippines (ASIA). I am selling one of my kidneys.
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QUALITIES: * non-smoker * non-drinker * have never used/tried drugs/substance abuse * healthy lifestyle * no operations in the past * no present medical condition * Blood type AB+ TERMS AND CONDITIONS: * all procedures/operations should be done here in the Philippines * all expenses, namely; hospital fees, transportation fees, hotel stay , food and other services will be paid by you. THIS IS NOT A JOKE OR SCAM. you can leave a message on my post if you're interested.Godbless! e-mail me at : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ym: kringkring_malonzo  report abuse
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B+ KIDNEY DONATE
written by KESIR , December 18, 2009
I AM INTESTED TO B+ KIDNE
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written by deepak mandal , December 16, 2009
iwant to sell my kidney i'm 25 years old male. No drugs n no drinks. willing to donate kidney to person who will pay for time, pain and suffering, travel and all medical bills.I'm Indian. healthy B+ Blood. You can contact me at my cell no-09958428988
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written by deepak mandal , December 16, 2009
I'm 25 years old male. No drugs n no drinks. willing to donate kidney to person who will pay for time, pain and suffering, travel and all medical bills.I'm Indian. healthy B+ Blood. You can contact me at my cell no-09958428988
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I'm a 18 yrs old indian male for donor organs
written by Andre , December 11, 2009
I'm a 18 yrs old indian male and can donate to anyone.I am healthy and never used any drug due to religion.Am willing to donate my organs to any serious individual out there.Only serious persons should reply to this.Note that the medical and travel if any will be upon you.
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written by tiong , November 20, 2009
hi... I am looking for a kidney donor whose blood group is B+. I'm looking for a male donor who is below 31 years old preferably from India or Southeast Asia . The surgery will be done at a reputable hospital. All expenses will be paid for and i'll definitely give an amount to compensate for your time and effort. Your real reward though will not come from me but from the CREATOR. If u want to save a life, email me at
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urgent want to donate
written by sangita , November 09, 2009
i am 27 yrs old female blood type o+ want to donate my kidney urgently please contact me serious person only. +91-9623782331 or mail me.
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donate my kidney urgent
written by vinod , November 09, 2009
i am 32 yrs old from india want to donate my kidney due to finencial probs blood group is B+ i call me . 09665610779 or mail me at.
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i want sell my kidney...urgent....
written by redzone8505 , November 06, 2009
i want to sell my kidney....i do not take any dungs,smoke and drink....
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plz have me......i need oney to save my biz.....call me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it report abuse
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written by Simon , October 30, 2009
Would like to sell my kidney for 25000 US Dollars.contact me on
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i want to sell my kidney
written by prasad , October 28, 2009
hi,
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I am Vara Prasad 24yrs old with a healthy kidney blood group “A +ve” from “Andra Pradesh” , “INDIA”. Iam non smoker and non drinker,I want to sell my kidney, I am in big financial problem and I want some money for solve my financial problem. I want money urgent.Plz tell me its urgent my contact num is 9652122939 and my email id is This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it & This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it report abuse
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written by esmat , October 27, 2009
27 m from jordan and live in usa need kidney for my dad he is in jordan blood 0+ cuntact me om my m
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written by esmat , October 27, 2009
i need kidny for my dad 0+ anyone intrasting cuntact me on my maile
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louis vuitton
written by louis vuitton , October 22, 2009 I second albertacowpoke's question... report abuse
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written by lORA , October 15, 2009
I am 26 years old female and would like to donate my one kidney for reward. I do not use any drugs and alcohol. I am healty. My blood group is AB Rh (-) If any people interested in my kidney please contact with me. AB Rh (-) e-mail:
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sell the kidney
written by priya pathiyal , September 30, 2009
i am 22 years old. i want to sell my kidney. please it is urgent. anybody want the kidney please contact at
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To Sell Kidney
written by anik , September 15, 2009
Hi,im 28 yr old male living in pune maharashtra,i willing to sell one of my kidneys for a good price.Im looking for a price of 23-25 lakhs.reason for same is financisl crisis and huge loans which i need to pay off to save my house.Im single and bllod grp O+.can contact me further at
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Only serious people consider this offer.this is not fake or a joke.Its real.Serious people interested can contact me on my mail ID report abuse
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Sale my kidney
written by Louise , August 29, 2009
Hi am Louise from Sweden am 33 yers old and a have 3 sons alone...Do not smoke, drugs, drink. I'm serious person, i would like to sell my kidney .
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Help me.., God bless me & you
written by mas trie , August 24, 2009
I'm 34 years old, male, married, indonesia,type blood AB. Do not smoke, drugs, drink. I'm serious person, i would like to sell my kidney for 25,000 USD.
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I have financial problem. Please contact me ( e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) Thank you. report abuse
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want to sell my kidney
written by sayeed , August 21, 2009
Hi i want to sell my kidney 32 years old.
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Good health don't smoke and don't drink.. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it report abuse
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myO+ kidney for just 3.50lak
written by rajravi , August 19, 2009
i am from india hyderabad ilike to donate my O+ kidney for just 3.25to3.50lak call me very urgent persons ihave a very good health i need asap contact me serious persons 09346596588
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'm willing to donate the one of my kidney
written by ageng , August 02, 2009
I am 22 years old, male, married, Indonesia, healthy, want to donate the one of my kidney. My blood group is O+, I'm not drink, not use drugs, and never have any kidney deseases. I want to donate my kidney for the exchange just for US$15,000.00 for my kidney, because I have a financial problem and I must gift lived for my wife and my daughter for they further. If you want to get your life back, so do I. I just want to fix my life further with my family. I hope u can help me. I am serious and if you don't trust me, you can come to my country or pick up me for the transplant in other country. If you interest, please feel free to contact me at my private e-mail :
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or contact me on +62 838 5838 199
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Thank you... nb: you pay the expence of the HLA test (Pre-transplant test), because I've nothing for pay that. report abuse
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universal donor
written by kenney , July 08, 2009
Am a male university student and 23 yrs old of blood type O+ and can donate to anyone.I am healthy and never used any drug due to religion.Am willing to donate my kidney to any serious individual out there.Only serious persons should reply to this.Note that the medical and travel if any will be upon you.
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written by schlemmer , June 25, 2009
Universal Donor (Type 0 negative)
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For sale: kidney from a 26 yo healthy male. I`am a universal donor and can donate to someone of any blood type: A, B, AB or O. Email me if you have a serious offer, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it I live in Germany! report abuse
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written by Ha , June 23, 2009
I am 25 of ages, female. My blood tpye is A. I would like to sell my kidney for 25.000 USD.
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donate
written by LB , May 12, 2009
i would like to donate my kidney to some one my blood is b+ i am from india you can contact to my email id
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written by LB , May 12, 2009
i would like to donate my kidney i am from india my blood group is b+ you can contact to my email id
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Donor
written by Brandon , April 20, 2009
Hello all,
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If there's somebody out there that is in real need of a kidney I'd be willing to help. The price could be negotiable, but the travel and health expenses would need to be covered as well. If you are a serious person in real need please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Thank you report abuse
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If this will be the case!?!
written by Mynameis , April 19, 2009
Hello all,
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if this will be the case, I would most certainly like to help someone overcome their illness. I am a healthy and well-educated guy. If there should be any interest,, my kidney would be up for sale at a reasonable price. This would mostly be for a good cause, since I am not in any financiall problem. If interest arise,, I could easily check out my status, bloodtype etc, whatever wished for. I am a serous person and only accept serious replies This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it report abuse
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donor
written by vincent , April 11, 2009
om 20 years old from ophilippines and i am willing to sell my kidney.pls email me if your interested.
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To sell / donate Kidney
written by Rahul Singh , March 08, 2009
Urgent for SomeOne Who Need a says:
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I'm 25 years old male. No drugs n no drinks. willing to donate kidney to person who will pay for time, pain and suffering, travel and all medical bills.I'm in Himachal Pradesh,India. healthy B+ Blood. You can contact me at my cell no-09816733278 Or E-mail to me - rahul_sb_007 @yahoo.com Plz dont treat it fake n plz only serious person only contact. Its urgent. report abuse
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