SINGAPORE - Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree” or “the Group”) is pleased to announce its support to empower children of healthcare workers from lower-income households amid the increasing challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. This year’s gift of S$250,000 from Mapletree seeks to recognise the healthcare workers’ selfless service during the global health crisis and alleviate their stress in providing for their children’s education needs.

A total of 34 recipients in 2023 – selected from more than 50 applicants for the education awards – will benefit from the awards when pursuing courses offered by local Institutes of Higher Learning, including ITEs, Polytechnics and local Universities. Together with Mapletree representatives, they attended the award ceremony at SingHealth Tower on 21 July 2023. The awards will continue to support more students in 2024. 

Mr Edmund Cheng, Mapletree Chairman, said: “On behalf of Mapletree, we express our gratitude to healthcare workers who soldiered against the global health emergency for more than two years. We understand the challenges presented by the pandemic and specifically to lower-income households with healthcare workers. As an active contributor to the education landscape in Singapore and in line with the Group’s CSR framework, Mapletree aims to uplift the quality of education for children of these healthcare workers from SGH. We believe the donation will inspire the recipients to discover new horizons.” 

“We are deeply touched by Mapletree’s generous donation. Their recognition and appreciation of our colleagues, coupled with their generosity and thoughtfulness in extending support to the children of our staff, will truly uplift them and make a lasting impact,” said Professor Kenneth Kwek, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore General Hospital.

“We are very thankful to be given this education award, so my daughter can pursue a quality education and a course she is passionate about. Your kindness and generosity has enabled us to create a better future with a renewed sense of security,” said Mdm Siti Juhana Manadu, Senior Patient Service Associate, Specialist Outpatient Clinic, Singapore General Hospital.

Open for application from 30 March to 12 May 2023, the eligibility criteria include per capita household income, children’s academic results, staff’s length of service and whether they are recipients of other financial assistance. 

Mapletree’s donation was made towards MedSG200, an initiative by SingHealth to commemorate 200 years of medicine in Singapore in conjunction with SGH’s bicentennial. SGH is Singapore’s first public healthcare institution and the first acute care hospital.

Professor Kenneth Kwek, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore General Hospital and Mr Edmund Cheng, Chairman, Mapletree Investments (right) at the award ceremony at SingHealth Tower on 21 July 2023.

Professor Kenneth Kwek, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore General Hospital presenting a token of appreciation to Mr Edmund Cheng, Chairman, Mapletree Investments (right).

(From left) Mdm Siti Juhana Manadu, Senior Patient Service Associate, Specialist Outpatient Clinic, Singapore General Hospital and her daughter Ms Nur Syahirah Bte Abdul Rahim receiving the award from Mr Edmund Cheng, Chairman, Mapletree Investments. Ms Syahirah is a student at Singapore Institute of Technology pursuing Bachelor of Science with Honours in Occupational Therapy.

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