Sentosa Development Corporation, Ministry of Social and Family Development, and SG Enable Join Hands to Drive Positive Action for Inclusion

Tri-party collaboration seeks to provide fair and inclusive employment and business opportunities, build awareness and take positive action for inclusion, and create a destination experience with inclusive spaces, programmes and offerings.

SINGAPORE, 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 – Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC), Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), and SG Enable today inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create fair employment and social opportunities for persons with disabilities and families with children living in public rental housing units who are being supported under the ComLink initiative (“ComLink families”). The tri-party agreement aims to establish partnerships and business opportunities to encourage positive action towards a more inclusive society.

Under this three-year MoU, SDC and its Island Partners will leverage SG Enable’s programmes to train their employees to build inclusive workplaces, as well as provide mentorship and internship opportunities for persons with disabilities and ComLink families. They will also support inclusive business opportunities by developing a market of quality products and services designed or produced by persons with disabilities with support from SG Enable for their gifting and creative needs.

The three parties will create a destination experience at Sentosa island with inclusive spaces, programmes and services through social innovation. Every year, SDC and its Island Partners will also come together to provide over 1,000 beneficiaries, including ComLink families, persons with disabilities and their caregivers, with opportunities to enjoy the island’s offerings and attractions. This was launched as part of Sentosa Cares Week 2023, Sentosa’s flagship event to create and encourage social inclusivity, the first one which took place from 25 to 30 September 2023.  

"SDC and our businesses recognise the importance of promoting inclusion. As an employer, a business, and a tourism destination, SDC and our island partners are committed to taking steps to support underprivileged groups, and becoming a forerunner in the tourism industry in driving inclusivity. This is in line with our mission to create and deliver the One Sentosa Experience through outstanding service and world class offerings to everyone. We are thankful to 18 of our Island Partners on Sentosa who have come onboard to pledge their support for the Sentosa Cares initiative. Together, we stand ready to do our part and work with MSF and SG Enable in achieving our shared goals," said Ms Thien Kwee Eng, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sentosa Development Corporation.

“As the focal agency for disability and inclusion in Singapore, we are excited to collaborate with SDC and their Island Partners to make Sentosa a more inclusive destination experience for employees and visitors with disabilities. This is to create equitable opportunities for them, and catalyse greater disability inclusion in destination experiences for a more inclusive Singapore. We hope to work with more partners like SDC, to make Singapore the most inclusive city in the world,” said Ms Ku Geok Boon, CEO, SG Enable.

Held at the Sapphire Pavilion on Sentosa island, the MoU signing ceremony was graced by Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli as the Guest-of-Honour. Representing the parties to sign the MoU were Ms Thien Kwee Eng, Ms Ku Geok Boon, and Mr Lim Teck Kiat, Senior Director of MSF Social Support Group. Other guests attending the ceremony included representatives of SDC’s Island Partners and the beneficiaries. 

For more information about the MoU between SDC, MSF and SG Enable, please see Annex A. For details on the 18 SDC’s Island Partners who have come onboard to be a Sentosa Cares Champion, please see Annex B.

Annex A (Details of MoU) and Annex B (Details of Sentosa Cares Champions)