MPA golf event raises funds for Singapore’s needy

Singapore’s maritime community has raised more than SGD 290,000 ($217,500) for local non-profit groups at the recent Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) biennial charity golf event.

“This demonstrates the maritime community’s contributions back to society, notwithstanding the challenging conditions facing the industry,” MPA CEO Andrew Tan said. “We thank all our partners in making this fundraiser a success.”

The funds will go to Singapore’s Community Chest and the MPA’s two adopted charities: The Salvation Army’s Kids in Play programme (KIP) and REACH Family Service Centre.