Palm oil giant Musim Mas Pledges third tranche of S$5 million in boost to local charities

Palm oil giant Musim Mas Group has announced its latest S$5 million donation to selected local charities. This brings the group's total donations since 2019 to S$16 million.

The commitment underscores Musim Mas' unwavering dedication to improving the lives of communities in the regions in which it operates.

Musim Mas is no stranger to the philanthropic scene. The Group donated S$1 million in 2019 to the Alzheimer's Disease Association (ADA), followed by S$5 million in June 2020 during the height of COVID-19, to help five charity organizations affected by the pandemic. In 2023, Musim Mas pledged a second tranche of S$5 million to six charities.

Mr Alvin Lim, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Musim Mas Group said: "Building on our commitment to improving the lives of communities, we are honored to announce this donation. At Musim Mas, we believe in empowering our communities and providing a helping hand to those in need. This donation is a testament to our dedication to creating a more equitable and supportive society for all Singaporeans."

Musim Mas' donation will go towards causes including healthcare research, mental health, people with disabilities, the underprivileged, youth, and sports.

Strengthening Social Compact

This is in support of the government's call to strengthen Singapore's social compact via the Forward Singapore exercise, ensuring that no one is left behind as the nation fosters an inclusive society for all citizens.

Among the beneficiaries is PCF Sparkletots @ Joo Chiat, which receives a S$300,000 donation to kick-start a bursary initiative that enables children from underprivileged families to attend pre-school.

Speaking at the sponsorship launch on 28 April, Mr Edwin Tong, the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law, applauded Musim Mas for sharing the government's Forward Singapore vision.

Said Mr Tong, who is also the Member of Parliament Marine Parade GRC (Joo Chiat): "The impact that businesses can have on easing societal issues cannot be underestimated. Musim Mas is a good example of a company that oriented their business practices and vision towards being a force for good for society. More than their generosity, I applaud them for sharing the government's vision in strengthening our social compact and making strong contributions to the community in the spirit of Forward Singapore."