Media Release Smart Building Solution by SP Group and 75F Helps Buildings Achieve More Than 30% Energy Savings Singapore, 5 December 2019 – SP Group (SP), a leading energy utilities group and 75F, a building intelligence solutions provider, are offering a micro-climate control solution that can save more than 30 per cent in energy consumption while improving occupant comfort. The solution uses applied Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and Internet of Things (IoT) to reduce energy consumption in a building. It takes into consideration factors like occupancy and weather and optimises air-flow to evenly cool areas. SP partnered with 75F to customise and test the performance and viability of the solution for Singapore’s tropical environment. The solution was trialled for a year at Singapore Institute of Technology’s (SIT) campus at Dover, and the Mercatus Co-operative Limited’s corporate office at One Marina Boulevard in Raffles Place. Both locations achieved more than 30 per cent in energy savings, while improving comfort for occupants by ensuring that the indoor temperature, and air quality were optimal. With the validated outcomes, SP and 75F will offer the solution to customers in Singapore, China, Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia. Air-conditioning contributes 60 per cent of a building’s electricity consumption. With buildings consuming a third of Singapore’s total electricity consumption1 , this new solution will help Singapore reduce electricity consumption and support the goal of cutting national emissions intensity by 36 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. Mr Brandon Chia, Head, Centre of Excellence, SP Group said: “SP Group has partnered with 75F on this micro-climate control solution that leverages A.I. and IoT. It enables customers to enjoy cooler comfort in buildings while lowering their carbon footprint. We look forward to developing more next-generation technologies to help customers in Singapore and the region save energy and cost.” The micro-climate control solution is a self-learning, intuitive building intelligence system that optimises and regulates air-conditioning in buildings to improve operational efficiency and occupant experience. The system’s central control unit divides large open spaces into smaller zones that balances the temperature, air flow, carbon dioxide (CO2) within each zone. It also optimises the air-conditioning operation by using the least amount of energy to achieve the required comfort. Gaurav Burman, APAC President, 75F said: “Both 75F and SP are committed to saving energy and reducing the carbon footprint of commercial buildings. The Asia Pacific market, especially Singapore, China, Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia, represent a huge opportunity given their economic growth, rising energy costs and the growing focus to improve occupant experience and operational efficiency. This partnership combines 75F’s award-winning technology with SP’s capabilities and track record in the region, allowing both companies to accelerate our growth.” SP’s partnership with 75F first started as part of SP’s Energy Advanced Research and Development (SPEAR) programme, under the SP Centre of Excellence (SP CoE). SP CoE is an initiative supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), and drives the research, development, and integration of cutting-edge solutions and next-generation technologies for Singapore’s energy infrastructure network. -Ends- Notes to Editor: About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also drives digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. About SP Centre of Excellence The SP Centre of Excellence (CoE) is an initiative by SP Group (SP) to drive the innovation and commercialisation of next-generation energy network technologies for the greater reliability and efficiency of Singapore’s infrastructure. Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board, the CoE aims to establish SP as a thought leader in the utility industry forefront and build future-ready energy networks and resource capabilities. This allows SP to stay ahead of global trends such as the drive for smarter and greener performance, and to sustainably meet evolving customer needs About 75F 75F is an award-winning, IoT and Machine Learning company taking a fresh approach to HVAC, lighting and controls in commercial buildings. Founded in 2012, 75F offers data-driven, proactive, predictive building intelligence and controls. 75F is backed by investment groups including billionaire-led Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Oil & Gas Climate Initiative. 75F has delivered hundreds of energy-efficient, comfortable and healthy spaces to enthusiastic customers who rave about the results. 75F launched its operations in India in August 2016 and has been growing steadily since with companies such as Firstsource Solutions, Flipkart, Bennett-Coleman Group, Mercedes Benz, Mapletree, HP, Shell, Smartworks and other leading brands in India, joining US customers such as HOM Furniture, Border Foods, Magnet 360, Rockler and Yoga Fit. 1 Source: The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Super Low Energy Technology Roadmap Report

SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Enabling green mobility in Tengah SUSTAINABILITY SP Group (SP) is partnering Toyota’s authorised car distributor Borneo Motors Singapore (BMS) on EV sharing and leasing schemes for residents of Tengah. SP and BMS signed an MOU to explore other sustainable mobility solutions to support the adoption of EVs at Tengah. This includes the creation of an Innovation and Experience Centre within Tengah that will educate and build awareness on the future of mobility to encourage adoption of electrified vehicles. Both companies will also collaborate on electrification research on user behaviour to gain actionable insights to encourage energy-efficient and safer driving habits. Group CEO Stanley Huang said, “We are enabling a clean energy future for Tengah by integrating our comprehensive suite of smart and sustainable energy solutions across the township. Our partnership with Borneo Motors Singapore aims to accelerate the growth of green mobility for residents, offering them accessibility, convenience and reliability through our EV fast-charging network. The insights obtained through the initiatives will enhance our capability to better design and develop EV infrastructure and solutions to support Singapore’s electrification journey.” By 2030, SP plans to install EV charging points in up to 10 per cent of all parking lots in Tengah Park, Garden and Plantation districts, contributing towards the national goal of 60,000 EV charging points. Tengah residents will have even more reasons to consider adopting an electrified vehicle. More details in the media release here. Group CEO, Stanley Huang (second from right) and S Harsha, MD of Sustainable Energy Solutions (Singapore) (right), at the MoU signing ceremony with Borneo Motors Singapore representatives Ms Jasmmine Wong, CEO of Inchcape Singapore and Greater China (second from left) and Mr Samuel Yong, Director, Strategic Marketing and Business Strategy, Inchcape Singapore. TAGS TENGAHSUSTAINABILITY YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ SP Group expands sustainable energy operations in China with Chongqing Transport Hub project win STMicroelectronics enhances sustainability with chiller cooling system at Toa Payoh SP signs PPA with BASF for rooftop solar deployment

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SP Group labur $30j dalam inisiatif penyelidikan dan pendidikan bersama NTU PENGENDALI grid elektrik nasional SP Group telah mengetepikan $20 juta untuk melancarkan makmal bersama dengan Universiti Teknologi Nanyang (NTU) dan memberi sumbangan $10 juta untuk menubuhkan dua dana endowmen. Makmal itu, yang terletak di NTU, akan memberi tumpuan kepada projek berkaitan tenaga dalam bidang urusan aset dan operasi rangkaian. Apabila siap pada 2021, makmal itu akan menempatkan 60 penyelidik, 85 mahasiswa dan pelajar possiswazah, dan berperanan sebagai platform latihan bagi jurutera SP Group. Kolaborasi $30 juta itu akan “mempertingkat daya tahan rangkaian elektrik Singapura, mempertingkat keandalannya dan keberkesanan bekalan elektrik dibekalkan kepada pengguna dan memupuk pakar bagi sektor tenaga,” kata SP Group dan NTU dalam kenyataan bersama semalam. Satu dana endowmen itu, Dana Jawatan Profesor SP Group, akan memberi sokongan kepada dua anggota fakulti cemerlang dalam penyelidikan dan biasiswa. Dana kedua bertujuan memberi sokongan kepada saintis dan jurutera penyelidikan pada awal kerjaya mereka dalam bidang tenaga dan sistem kuasa. Penerima kededua dana akan memberi sumbangan kepada penyelidikan yang dilakukan di makmal itu, kata kenyataan itu. Menteri Kedua Perdagangan dan Perusahaan Dr Tan See Leng berkata: “Singapura mempunyai antara rangkaian elektrik yang paling andal di dunia. Kita perlu terus membangun dan mempertingkat keupayaan setempat bagi persediaan masa depan. “Kerjasama antara NTU dan SP Group ini akan memberi rangsangan kepada daya tahan rangkaian kita dan membangun huraian inovatif yang boleh memenuhi keperluan tenaga di masa depan,” kata Dr Tan. Makmal baru itu akan diperlengkapkan dengan teknologi kecerdasan buatan dan pembelajaran mesin supaya penyelidik boleh menganalisis dan memantau aset SP Group dalam masa sebenar. Ini membolehkan mereka meramalkan masalah yang boleh dihadapi rangkaian itu di masa hadapan, sebelum ia berlaku. Buat masa ini, teknik pemantauan yang ada hanya boleh dilaksanakan pada skala lebih kecil dalam rangkaian penyaluran tenaga, tetapi makmal baru itu membenarkan SP Group dan penyelidik NTU untuk membuat rekaan dan membangun sistem berkesan dari segi kos dan yang boleh diperluas menggunakan teknologi.

P2 2018 年 6 月 19 日 星 期 二 WB FOCUS 焦 点 新 闻 2020 年 底 前 设 最 大 网 络 电 动 车 充 电 料 快 二 至 六 倍 新 能 源 集 团 全 岛 多 个 设 施 内 已 设 有 充 电 点 , 由 电 动 车 组 成 的 公 司 车 队 可 轻 易 在 任 何 一 个 充 电 点 充 电 。 李 思 敏 报 道 leesimin@sph.com.sg 梁 伟 康 摄 影 电 动 车 用 户 往 后 可 更 便 利 充 电 。 新 能 源 集 团 将 在 2020 年 底 之 前 设 置 本 地 最 大 公 共 电 动 车 充 电 网 络 , 充 电 时 间 估 计 比 现 有 充 电 设 备 快 二 至 六 倍 。 ▲ 用 户 往 后 可 直 接 通 过 新 能 源 集 团 手 机 应 用 预 约 充 电 点 和 付 费 , 也 可 随 时 查 询 充 电 情 况 。 新 能 源 集 团 (SP Group) 今 早 宣 布 将 在 全 岛 各 处 设 置 500 个 充 电 点 , 其 中 30 个 会 率 先 在 今 年 底 投 入 服 务 。 集 团 也 宣 布 今 天 起 为 购 买 和 安 装 充 电 设 备 进 行 招 标 。 已 有 数 名 业 者 在 本 地 提 供 电 动 车 充 电 设 备 , 不 过 新 能 源 指 出 , 它 设 置 的 所 有 充 电 点 将 开 放 让 公 众 使 用 。 集 团 总 裁 黄 锦 贤 说 :“ 我 们 的 充 电 网 络 不 仅 开 放 让 公 众 使 用 , 也 会 遍 布 全 岛 各 地 , 充 电 时 间 也 较 快 , 这 项 计 划 无 疑 是 一 个 游 戏 颠 覆 者 。” 本 地 现 有 充 电 设 备 的 充 电 功 率 平 均 为 7.4 千 瓦 (kW), 新 能 源 的 则 分 为 交 流 电 流 (AC) 和 直 流 电 (DC) 两 种 , 功 率 介 于 22 千 瓦 至 50 千 瓦 , 比 现 有 设 备 的 充 电 时 间 快 二 至 六 倍 , 其 中 连 接 至 直 流 电 设 备 的 电 动 车 最 快 能 在 30 分 钟 内 完 成 充 电 。 集 团 战 略 发 展 总 监 吴 自 强 说 , 公 开 充 电 点 会 设 置 在 购 物 中 心 、 住 宅 区 和 工 业 区 等 地 。 用 户 日 后 只 需 下 载 公 司 的 手 机 应 用 并 报 名 成 为 用 户 , 就 能 通 过 应 用 预 定 充 电 点 和 付 费 , 并 随 时 查 询 充 电 情 况 。 至 于 付 费 系 统 , 吴 自 强 透 露 公 司 将 采 用 分 层 (tiered) 付 费 结 构 , 详 情 会 在 日 后 公 布 。 不 过 他 也 透 露 , 被 发 现 在 完 成 充 电 后 没 有 把 车 开 走 的 用 户 会 被 罚 款 , 这 是 为 了 确 保 其 他 用 户 之 后 能 使 用 这 些 充 电 点 。 除 了 将 推 出 最 大 公 共 电 动 车 充 电 网 络 , 新 能 源 也 已 从 前 年 起 逐 渐 将 公 司 的 服 务 车 辆 更 换 为 电 动 车 , 目 前 已 有 30 辆 电 动 车 投 入 服 务 , 它 希 望 接 下 来 能 将 公 司 所 有 300 多 辆 服 务 车 辆 更 换 为 电 动 车 。

The Business Times | Friday, August 25, 2023 | C OMPANIES & MARKETS 5 SP Group, Frasers Property to jointly develop smart energy solutions in Vietnam industrial park Partnership will help the development to enhance energy savings and reduce carbon emissions for all tenants By Mia Pei yxmiap@sph.com.sg SP GROUP and Frasers Property will jointly develop and implement smart energy solutions at Binh Duong Industrial Park (BDIP) in Vietnam. Both parties have inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU), they said in a joint statement on Thursday (Aug 24). The partnership will help the Frasers Property-owned industrial park to accelerate the adoption of green energy solutions, enhance energy savings and reduce carbon emissions for all tenants. SP will design, invest, install, operate and maintain smart energy solutions for the industrial service centre at BDIP in the initial phase of the MOU. These include the installation of various green infrastructure, such as solar cells, electricvehicle charging stations, as well as smart energy optimisation and management systems. Binh Duong Industrial Park is Frasers Property Vietnam’s first industrial park development in Vietnam. SP and the property developer will then collaborate on a feasibility study to implement a green micro-grid for BDIP. This will accelerate its clean energy transition by easing access to renewable energy and providing greater power reliability and resilience for the tenants. BDIP is Frasers Property Vietnam’s first industrial park development in Vietnam, and the first phase is now at over 90 per cent occupancy. The park’s industrial service centre occupies 837 square metres. To maximise energy efficiency and thermal comfort, SP will deploy smart building energy management systems, Green Energy Tech, which uses artificial intelligence to regulate the air-conditioning based on changes in occupancy and weather conditions. The parties expect to save up to 30 per cent on cooling energy and reduce carbon emissions by nearly 18 per cent. Brandon Chia (second from left), MD, sustainability energy solutions for South-east Asia and Australia, SP Group; and Lim Hua Tiong (third from left), CEO of Frasers Property Vietnam, at the MOU signing ceremony. PHOTO: SP GROUP

Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Operation and Maintenance of Distribution Transformer Course Code: ETF02 SFC-Eligible | Course Reference Number: TGS-2020501072 COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Gain knowledge on the operation and maintenance of distribution transformer • Apply the recommended process to operate and maintain the distribution transformer MAIN CONTENTS • Elementary principles of transformer • Construction and design of transformer • Basic design, construction and functions of transformer accessories • Voltage regulation • Paralleling of transformers • Transformer protection • Procedures for inspection and maintenance of transformer METHODOLOGY Lecture and practical session TARGET AUDIENCE Engineering and technical staff who are required to carry out operation and maintenance work on distribution transformers COURSE DETAILS Duration : 14 hours Mode of Delivery : Face-to-face or Blended (Face-to-face and Synchronous E-learning) Certification : SIPG Certificate of Completion PDU by PE Board : 14 Additional Requirement/s : Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn during practical session. PPE includes: • Safety Shoes • Safety Helmet • Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC) COURSE FEES Full Course Fee : S$1,400 (before GST) For Singapore Citizens/PR/LTVP+* : S$420 (before GST) For Singapore Citizens (40 years old and above) : S$140 (before GST) Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Pte Ltd UEN: 201427065Z 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277 Ver 3.1_0922 Singapore Institute of Power and Gas ADDITIONAL REMARKS • Trainee must attain at least 75% attendance rate and pass the assessment to receive Certificate of Completion and funding grant (if applicable). • Subsidy of up to 70% is applicable for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents or Long-Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders, subject to funding agency’s approval. • Enhanced subsidy of up to 90% is applicable for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above, subject to funding agency’s approval. Note that GST payable will be computed from fee after 70% funding. • Professional Development Unit (PDU) is applicable for Professional Engineers registered under the Professional Engineers (PE) Board only. • All published fees are subject to prevailing GST. CONTACT US For more information, please contact SIPG at +65 6916 7930 or email training-institute@spgroup.com.sg. OTHER SIPG COURSES For more courses, visit our website at: https://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/training or Scan the QR code below: Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Pte Ltd UEN: 201427065Z 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277 Ver 3.1_0922

News Release LEADERSHIP CHANGE AT SP GROUP Singapore, 16 March 2020 – SP Group (SP) today announced that Mr. Wong Kim Yin, Group Chief Executive of SP Group, will be leaving SP to join Sembcorp Industries Ltd as Group Chief Executive Officer on 1 July 2020. The SP Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Stanley Huang Tian Guan, Chief Financial Officer of SP Group, and Chief Executive Officer of SP International, as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2020. Kim Yin and Stanley will work together to ensure a smooth transition. Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican, Chairman of SP Group, said: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Kim Yin for his outstanding leadership during his eight years with us. He has transformed the group amidst an evolving landscape and embedded innovation and sustainability in the company’s DNA. With Stanley taking over the helm, I look forward to working with him as he leads the team in charting SP’s next phase of growth.” Stanley has 25 years of experience in international business management and finance. Stanley is also director of several SP companies including SP Services Limited, SP PowerAssets Limited, SGSP (Australia) Assets Pty Ltd and Singapore Power International Pte Ltd. Prior to joining SP, Stanley was the Global Chief Financial Officer of Volvo Construction Equipment. -Ends- 1 About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also drives digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. 2

Consumption_Water Average consumption of Water (CuM) Premises Types Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 HDB 1-Room 8.0 8.3 8.4 8.1 7.7 7.5 8.1 8.3 7.9 8.1 7.8 7.8 HDB 2-Room 9.3 9.7 10.0 9.5 8.7 8.7 9.4 9.5 9.2 9.3 9.0 9.0 HDB 3-Room 12.2 12.8 12.9 12.0 11.5 11.6 12.4 12.5 12.2 12.2 12.0 11.9 HDB 4-Room 15.5 16.2 16.3 15.3 14.7 14.6 15.6 15.7 15.3 15.5 15.1 14.9 HDB 5-Room 16.7 17.8 17.7 16.7 16.0 15.6 16.9 17.1 16.7 17.0 16.4 16.1 HDB Executive 18.8 19.9 19.7 18.6 17.7 17.7 18.8 19.1 18.5 18.8 18.1 17.9 Apartment 13.1 14.4 14.3 13.2 12.7 12.5 13.1 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.3 12.8 Terrace 25.8 28.0 28.4 24.2 24.1 24.7 25.7 26.7 25.9 26.2 25.6 24.7 Semi-Detached 30.7 34.9 34.6 30.2 28.3 30.0 31.5 33.4 31.4 32.2 30.9 30.4 Bungalow 46.3 59.5 58.1 50.4 42.1 49.6 48.1 54.7 52.4 52.4 50.2 49.8

Emergency starter kits for all households By AUDREY TAN ALL households in Singapore will get three N95 masks delivered free to their homes from today, in the largest mask distribution exercise to date. They are part of an emergency starter kit which will be delivered to all 1.2 million households by Monday, said Temasek Cares yesterday. The non-profit, philanthropic arm of Temasek Holdings is partnering Singapore Power and Singapore Post for the $4 million programme. Aside from the 3M-manufactured masks, the kit will also contain information on how to wear the masks and emergency contact numbers. Temasek Cares chairman Richard Magnus said the programme hopes to spur Singaporeans into thinking about emergency preparedness. “The starter kit includes three N95 masks so that each household can have an initial stock in case of a flu pandemic or severe haze,” he said. “We hope (the kits) will prompt individuals and families to develop their own emergency plans.” Households with more than three people could consider buying more N95 masks, or bulk up their emergency “grab bags” by including medication or vitamins required by members of the family, Mr Magnus said. Being prepared could also mitigate the problem of people rushing to buy products, such as masks, during emergencies. Mr Magnus added: “Before the emergency arises, they would have already taken action so they are prepared – just like having an umbrella for a rainy day.” The starter kit initiative is the The emergency starter kit distribution exercise was symbolically flagged off yesterday at the Singapore Power training institute. Present were (from left, by the van) Singapore Power chairman Mohd Hassan Marican, Temasek Cares chairman Richard Magnus, Singapore Post’s executive vice-president and head of postal services Woo Keng Leong, and 3M Singapore’s general manager of safety and graphics group Helen Foo, and Singapore Power and Singapore Post staff. The distribution exercise starts today. PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES second project to tap the $40 million Temasek Emergency Preparedness Fund launched in March. The first is a $1.5 million programme to train 60 social workers, therapists and school counsellors in trauma-focused therapy for children. The fund, administered by Temasek Cares under its Stay Prepared initiative, aims to help Singaporeans build up community resources to deal with emergencies. On top of the starter kits for households, 17,000 kits will go to 144 charities including the Metta Home for the Disabled and The Salvation Army Gracehaven. Another 300,000 will be on standby for needy families in case of a crisis. The mask distribution exercise is the largest to date. At the peak of the haze in June last year, one million N95 masks were earmarked for 200,000 of the poorest households and vulnerable Singaporeans. During the epidemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) in 2003, two surgical masks and a thermometer were distributed to 1.1 million households. Communications officer Jaclyn Sim, 31, said organisers could consider giving masks only to low-income households as those who earn more “can easily get their own”. “To get Singaporeans thinking, a brochure with graphics depicting different emergency scenarios may be better,” she added. audreyt@sph.com.sg N95 masks can be stored for five years THE N95 masks that went on sale during the haze period last year can still be used as they have a shelf life of five years. But Ms Foo Meow Ling, a nurse clinician at the infection control unit at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, said there should be “no air leakage around the face when the wearer exhales”. Ms Helen Foo, general manager at mask manufacturer and technology firm 3M, said: “After five years, the nose clip and elastic headband may loosen or disintegrate, leading to a poor face seal and affecting the effectiveness.” The masks should also be changed when “the wearer finds it hard to breathe, or when it is soiled or physically damaged”, she added. The N95 mask is “at least 95 per cent efficient against fine particles that are about 0.1 to 0.3 microns” in size, according to the Health Ministry’s website. It is 99.5 per cent efficient against larger particles, such as those 0.75 microns and above. This makes it effective for use against the PM2.5 particle, an air pollutant associated with vehicle emissions and the haze that is less than 2.5 microns in size. Masks should also be stored in their original packaging and in cool and dry conditions, said 3M’s Ms Foo. AUDREY TAN

THE STRAITS TIMES SP Group donates $1 million to support children from low-income families The donation was launched under the SP Kids at Heart programme on June 23, 2021. PHOTO: SP GROUP Yeo Shu Hui PUBLISHED JUN 23, 2021, 4:17 PM SGT SINGAPORE - More than 2,000 children from low-income homes will get electronic devices and learning and development packs with a $1 million donation from the SP Group. The donation was launched under the SP Kids at Heart programme on Wednesday (June 23), and will benefit children up to six years old from low-income families. Community Chest will administer the funds and disburse them to KidStart to support the programme. KidStart Singapore provides support for child development, and coordinates and strengthens holistic services for low-income families. Its programme provides guidance to parents with children aged six years and below, to enhance the children's development, health and well-being. Children benefiting from the donation will receive educational tools, books and toys in the form of learning and development packs for a year. They will also receive electronic devices such as tablets and Internet routers to support their online engagement and learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Their families will get grocery vouchers and other financial assistance packages such as tools and equipment to enable a more conducive home learning environment. Staff volunteers from SP will deliver the welcome and learning packs to the beneficiaries, help install routers and produce instructional videos to work around safe management guidelines. At the virtual launch on Wednesday, SP Group chairman Tan Sri Hassan Marican said that children are the future of Singapore. He said: "Through SP Kids at Heart, we can give them the best possible start in their formative years, with access to the right developmental and educational materials. This includes digital tools to ensure their learning is not disrupted during the pandemic. "For parents, we aim to equip them with soft skills to help them connect better with their children and support them in their holistic education." SP Group on Tuesday Every child deserves a good start in life. We’ve launched SP Kids at Heart to support young children from lower-income families in their learning journey. For a start, we’re donating S$1 million to benefit 2,000 children under Kidstart Singapore. Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli witnessed the cheque presentation by SP’s Group CEO Stanley Huang to Community Chest Singapore for the KidSTART programmes. SP’s Chairman Tan Sri Hassan Marican said: “We are expanding our community outreach to help children, who are the future of Singapore. Through SP Kids at Heart, we can give them the best possible start in their formative years, with access to the right developmental and educational materials.” +2 Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli, who is also chairman of the Growing Together with KidStart Council, said: "SP Group has shown us how corporates can play their part in building a society of opportunities together even amid a pandemic, sustaining a culture where those who have done well give back for the betterment of society." Madam Shariffah Dayana Syed Hassan Al-Yahya, 38, who works in the food and beverage industry and has a three-year-old son, Rumi, is looking forward to the SP Kids at Heart programme. She said: "As a parent, the most important thing is for our children to grow up well. With SP Kids at Heart, I am grateful that he can get the support he needs for a better future."