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Corporate Social Responsibility

Community

At SingHaiyi, we strongly believe in the importance of being a responsible corporate citizen. We understand that our businesses and operations have a direct impact on the communities in which we operate in. Hence, we actively seek to create positive impact on both local and global communities through our community efforts. Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") lies at the core of our business and is something we hold close to us. At SingHaiyi, CSR takes on multiple forms as we collectively do our part to build a better community.

With many communities adversely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic in FY2021, the need to help and assist the less fortunate was all the more imperative and clear to us. In spite of the pandemic, SingHaiyi continued to play our part to generate positive impact via donations and partnerships with various organisations.

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Rental Relief at 9 Penang Road

During Singapore's Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) which lasted from 16 May to 13 June 2021, SingHaiyi waived one full month of rental for its F&B tenants at 9 Penang Road. This exceeded the government's Rental Support Scheme (RSS) that encouraged landlords to match its two-week cash payout to qualifying SMEs and non-profit organisations, as SingHaiyi chooses to support its tenants during these challenging times.

Further to the abovementioned rental waiver, an additional two-week rental rebate was mandated by the Singapore government from 5 August 2021 to 18 August 2021. In support and solidarity for its tenants, SingHaiyi voluntarily extended this additional rebate by two more weeks for majority of tenants on a goodwill basis, effectively providing tenants with up to two months' equivalent of rental assistance.

Adhering to the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act

In accordance with the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act ("COTMA"), SingHaiyi implemented a series of reliefs for our contractors at private residential projects The Lilium, The Gazania, and Parc Clematis.

SingHaiyi provided cost-sharing reliefs to contractors to cover non-manpower related qualifying costs in construction contracts as well as the increase in foreign manpower salary costs in line with Part 8B and Part 10A of COTMA respectively. While cost-sharing agreements for Part 10A should be negotiated among three parties (developer, main contractor, and sub-contractor), SingHaiyi and the main contractor bore the increase in foreign manpower salary costs. By doing so, this helped ease the financial burden on the sub-contractors. Total relief costs in accordance with COTMA stands at 5% of the total contract amount for The Lilium and The Gazania, and 2.4% for Parc Clematis.

In addition, Extension of Time ("EOT") for The Gazania and The Lilium’s construction was granted in accordance with 8A (Part 1) of COTMA, providing an extension of 122 days to contractors, to address delays caused by Covid-19. An additional 49-day EOT was also granted under 8A (Part 2) of the Act due to loss of productivity for the period of 6 August 2020 to 31 December 2020. The Group also provided an ex-gratia EOT of 141 days and 175 days for The Lilium and The Gazania respectively. As for Parc Clematis, an EOT of 122 days was initially granted under Part 8A of COTMA. A further ex-gratia EOT of 213 days was granted bringing the total EOT to 335 days, and an extended completion date till 31 July 2023. The Group is actively evaluating the situation and is likely to grant further extensions if necessary.

Through such efforts, we hope to stand with our partners and help them overcome the difficulties presented during these unprecedented times.

Donation to Fund-Raising Book Launch of "Standing Tall: The Goh Chok Tong Years"

In conjunction with the launch of former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong's authorised biography titled "Standing Tall: The Goh Chok Tong years", a fund-raising book launch was held on 18 May 2021 to raise funds for two initiatives – a Social Mobility Foundation to be housed in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, and a Community Care Hub in Marine Parade. In support of empowering social mobility, reducing inequality and helping the less privileged in Singapore, which resonate deeply with SingHaiyi's ethos, we made a donation of S$100,000 under the "Tallest Order" category.

Donation to SIAS

SingHaiyi continues to pledge our support to the Securities Investors Association of Singapore ("SIAS") in its efforts to advocate for sustainable and stable stakeholder relationships in the investment community, safeguard and protect investor rights in Singapore, and promote fair and transparent corporate governance standards, regulations, and practices. SIAS' vision is in line with our belief that quality investor engagement and transparent corporate governance are imperative for the continuing success of corporations.

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Donation to Gardens by the Bay

SingHaiyi's appreciation of nature's flora and fauna extends beyond the names of our private residential projects. SingHaiyi, together with its joint venture partners, Haiyi Holdings Pte Ltd & Suntec (PM) Pte Ltd donated 13 free form benches valued at S$85,000 at the Bay East Garden at Gardens by the Bay. This donation also supports the Singapore's National Parks Board's ("NParks") efforts in creating the best living environment through nature conservation, promoting 'green' recreation, and inspiring care and ownership for our greenery and nature. A letter of appreciation was issued to acknowledge this donation, which will significantly support Gardens by the Bay's efforts to be a world of gardens for all to own, enjoy and cherish.

Donation to SIAS

SingHaiyi continues to pledge our support to the Securities Investors Association of Singapore ("SIAS") in its efforts to advocate for sustainable and stable stakeholder relationships in the investment community, safeguard and protect investor rights in Singapore, and promote fair and transparent corporate governance standards, regulations, and practices. SIAS' vision is in line with our belief that quality investor engagement and transparent corporate governance are imperative for the continuing success of corporations.

Donation to the Redas Solidarity Project

During the financial year, SingHaiyi contributed to REDAS' fund-raising efforts for the REDAS Solidarity Project, which aimed to provide essential care pack items for migrant workers, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Migrant workers housed in factory-converted dormitories and other smaller housing facilities lack the resources to implement proper care and precautionary measures necessary to ensure a clean and sanitised living environment. The proceeds will also be channelled to help and encourage frontline healthcare workers by providing hot meals and care/wellness packs as an appreciation for their dedication and hard work.

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Partnership with Girl Scouts of Western Ohio

In FY2021, the Tri-County Mall continues to be a Cookie Booth Sponsor for the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. The Girl Scout Cookie selling program teaches young women what it takes to be successful – teamwork, planning and a positive outlook, and it also serves as a great form of community outreach as profits from the sales go towards helping, and creating moments of joy, for the community. Girl Scouts remains the preeminent leadership development organisation for young females of today, and with programs across the globe, it offers every girl a chance to practise a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. Through this partnership, we hope to play a part in encouraging and empowering the young women of tomorrow.

Supporting the Lakota Parent Teacher Student Organisation

The Lakota Parent Teacher Student Organisation ("PTSO") held its Lakota West Art Show in the Tri-County Mall's old Ethan Allen space from 3-4 October 2020, which featured craft vendors from all over the Cincinnati, Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky area. Through this event, the Tri-County Mall was able to show its support for the local arts and local schools within the community, and all proceeds raised were donated to Lakota West High School.

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Braddell Height Community Club Fund Raising

SingHaiyi participated in the Braddell Height Community Club Fund Raising activity, which aims to revitalise and revamp the 20-year old community club. While the government will bear 90% of the upgrading costs, the community centre will raise the remainder by itself. The donation will help fund the club's upgrading works and organise more community events to strengthen social cohesion and racial harmony in the community.

Donation to SIAS

At SingHaiyi, we believe in the importance of investor education and the promotion of good corporate governance practices and transparency. As such, we have pledged our support and donated to the Securities Investors Association of Singapore ("SIAS"), a non-profit organisation and watchdog for investor rights in Singapore on 24 May 2019.

Redas-Kidstart Program

SingHaiyi also participated in REDAS' fund raising efforts in support of the KidSTART program. Operated by the Early Childhood Development Agency ("ECDA"), KidSTART aims to build an 'ecosystem of support' around vulnerable children from low-income families, for their holistic development and help them grow up in a safe and secure home environment. KidSTART is a pilot programme for low-income and vulnerable young children. It seeks to provide new forms of support for child development strengthen holistic support for families when required, and monitor the developmental progress of children from birth onwards.

KidSTART was rolled out since July 2016, and about 1,000 children living in the pilot sites – Kreta Ayer, Bukit Merah, Taman Jurong, Boon Lay and Geylang Serai – are expected to benefit from the pilot programme. As of May 2018, over 800 children are receiving KidSTART support.

UOB Chinese New Year Charity 2020

SingHaiyi Group participated in UOB's Chinese New Year Charity 2020 and made a donation to support the less fortunate in our community. This year, more than S$1.8 million was raised for local charities at the bank's annual fundraiser.

Beneficiaries for this year's events include the Central Singapore Community Development Council, The Business Times Budding Artists Fund, The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund, and Very Special Arts.

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Girl Scout Cookies

The Tri-County Mall is a proud Cookie Booth Sponsor for the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. The Cookie Booth event not only helps to improve community outreach but also builds awareness of the mall among the community and on social media. The program, which is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program for girls in the world, helps Girl Scouts earn money for fun, educational activities and community projects while also playing a huge role in transforming them into a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) as they learn essential life skills that will stay with them forever. We hope to encourage the young women of tomorrow and also play a part in empowering them through this strategic partnership.

Law Enforcement Expo 2019

SingHaiyi is proud to host the Law Enforcement Expo once again at the Tri-County Mall. Held on June 2, the Law Enforcement Expo is an annual event that promotes public awareness and concern about crime, and educates the community on self-help in crime prevention. The Springdale Police Department was also at the event with their equipment and vehicles to engage the community.

Pretty in Pink with Mix 94.9

The Tri-County Mall returned as a sponsor for Mix 94.9's Pretty in Pink event, a celebration in which individuals can nominate breast cancer survivors across the Tri-State region to participate in a night out of drinks, dinner and raffles, and share their stories with other survivors. As a sponsor, SingHaiyi donated Tri-County mall gift cards and prizes for the cancer survivors. This served as a great way for the mall to give back to the community and also gain exposure on-air.

Safety Town 2019

The Safety Town Programme is an annual community programme which prepares children for pre-school by teaching them the basics of personal safety, road safety, and fire safety. In its 58th year running, the programme was proudly hosted by the Tri-County mall for the fourth consecutive year. Held in the month of July in 2019, the Safety Town Programme is supported by the Springdale Police & Fire Departments, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio and the Tri-County Mall.

Similar to previous years, the programme continued to receive positive feedback from parents and our partners. We are proud of this success and hope to continue hosting this important community programme in the future.

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The Singapore Scout Association

In contribution to the advancement of scouting in Singapore, we made a donation to the Singapore Scout Association for additions and alterations works to its HQ building on 6 March 2019. The century-old organisation had embarked on upgrading and expansion works in mid-2017 to transform its HQ building into a hub for activities for youth and the larger community.

UOB Chinese New Year Charity 2019

This year, we made a donation to the UOB Chinese New Year Charity in support of the less fortunate in our community. Over S$1.6 million was raised by UOB at their annual fundraising dinner.

All funds raised from the fundraising campaign this year goes towards the Central Singapore Community Development Council, The Business Times Budding Artists Fund, The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and The Red Pencil Singapore.

Securities Investors Association (Singapore)

At SingHaiyi, we believe in the importance of investor education and the promotion of good corporate governance practices and transparency. To this end, we have pledged our support and donated to Securities Investors Association (Singapore) or SIAS, a non-profit organisation and watchdog for investor rights in Singapore on 31 August 2018 and 24 May 2019.

As a Charity and an Institution of Public Character, and the largest organised investor group in Asia, SIAS is "the voice" for minority shareholders. It collaborates with financial institutions and listed companies interested in investor education as part of its agenda to provide a variety of investor education programmes.

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Law Enforcement Expo

We are proud to host the Law Enforcement Expo at Tri-County Mall this year. The event is held annually to promote public awareness and concern about crime and educate the community on self-help in crime prevention.

Shoppers and visitors to the mall can get a chance to meet officers from agencies in the area and learn the importance of crime prevention and personal safety. This event also showcased numerous police departments from the surrounding areas and strengthened relationships between police officers and the community.

Safety Town Programme

The Safety Town Programme is an annual community programme with a rich 57-year history, which prepares children for pre-school by teaching them the basics of personal safety, road safety, and fire safety. Tri-County Mall is proud to be the host of this programme for the third year in a row. Held in the month of July in 2018, the Safety Town Programme is supported by the Springdale Police & Fire Departments, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, and Tri-County Mall.

The programme was well-received with positive feedback from parents and our community partners. We are proud of yet another year of success in hosting this event and look forward to hosting this important community programme again next year.

Highsteppers Breast Cancer Awareness Rally

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October 2018 and to raise awareness for breast cancer, we are proud to sponsor the Highsteppers Breast Cancer Awareness Rally at the Tri-County Mall, as part of Mix 94.9's Pretty in Pink event.

The community was encouraged to nominate Breast Cancer survivors for the event, and shoppers were treated to a performance put up by the Highsteppers as part of the event.

UC Health's Mammogram Mobile Unit

As a keen supporter of UC Health's initiative in providing mammography screenings and other wellness services to the general public throughout Greater Cincinnati, Tri-County Mall is pleased to continue its support for UC Health's outreach programme for the fifth year since 2015.

Over the years, we have worked closely with the organisation in providing a safe and convenient location to host the Mammogram Mobile Unit and to raise awareness on wellness and healthcare for the community. We will continue to do our part by actively supporting and facilitating health education and convenient screenings, and in turn foster stronger ties with the community.

Students of the Year Fundraising Event

To raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in the U.S. and bring attention to blood cancers, Tri-County Mall is pleased to support Jennifer Reckers, a leukemia survivor and a student of Bishop Fenwick High School in Ohio, in her participation in the Student of the Year fundraising campaign. We are heartened to have played a part by sponsoring an area within the Tri-County Mall for the event, where local vendors in the Tri-State area displayed their products for purchase.

Founded since 1949, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has invested nearly US$1.3 billion in groundbreaking research in search of a cure for blood cancer.

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UOB Heartbeat Run/Walk 2017

This year, we made a donation to the UOB Heartbeat Run/Walk in support of the less fortunate in our community. More than 14,000 participants took part in the event, which was held simultaneously across the region and raised a total of $1.42 million for various beneficiaries.

This year, all funds raised will go towards programmes for children at the Autism Association (Singapore)-Eden School, Association for Persons with Special Needs-Chaoyang School, Cerebral palsy Alliance Singapore School and Dyslexia Association of Singapore. We are honoured to partake in this meaningful campaign.

Love & Gratitude Charity Concert 2017

It was a walk down memory lane at The Star Theatre on 6 May 2017, as Chyi Yu and her long-time friend Wakin Chau belted out a series of classic oldies at the Love & Gratitude Charity Concert 2017. The concert was held to raise funds for the less privileged at Ren Ci Hospital and Assumption Pathway School ("APS") and we are honoured to be one of the corporate sponsors for this meaningful event.

Ren Ci Hospital is a charity healthcare institution in Singapore that provides affordable medical, nursing and rehabilitative care services for the community, while APS' mission is to provide alternative educational pathways for the less academically inclined students in Singapore through innovative, value-added programmes.

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Easter @ Tri-County Mall

As part of the Easter festivities, Tri-County Mall's very own Easter Bunny hosted two early photography sessions for children with special needs. Response was overwhelming and the sessions were exceedingly well-received, drawing much positive feedback from parents. We are grateful to be able to do our small part in lifting the spirits of these children during this period of celebration.

Safety Town Program

Tri-County Mall was once again the host of the Safety Town program this year. An annual program with a rich 56-year history, the Safety Town program prepares children for pre-school by teaching them the basics of personal safety, road safety, and fire safety. This year, 76 children interacted with the Girl Scouts of Greater Cincinnati, the Springdale Police Department, and the Springdale Fire Department, from whom they picked up safety basics.

The program received positive feedback from parents and our community partners. This is an important community program and we are proud to play a pivotal role in anchoring it. We look forward to hosting the event again next year and we hope to attract more attendees through enhanced advertising efforts.

Pretty In Pink

We are proud to play our part in raising awareness for breast cancer, as Tri-County Mall returned this year as an annual sponsor for Mix 94.9's Pretty in Pink event, where the community can nominate Breast Cancer survivors. We contributed gift cards as prizes, which are then purchased from our multiple tenants.

The event generated significant coverage and Tri-County Mall received great mileage in radio broadcasting, cementing the mall's reputation as an active contributor to community events and efforts.

UC Health's Mammogram Mobile Unit

We are an ardent supporter of UC Health's efforts to bring mammography screenings and other wellness services closer to the community, with Tri-County Mall having supported UC Health's community outreach programme in providing mammograph screenings since 2015. Over the years, we have partnered with UC Health in their relentless efforts to raise awareness on healthcare and wellness issues in the community. Tri-County Mall has been hosting the Mammogram Mobile Unit by providing a safe and convenient location for the unit to be stationed on a recurring basis.

This year marks our fourth year of participation in the program and we are proud of our continued involvement in this meaningful endeavour. Tri-County Mall will continue to play an active role in facilitating more convenient health screenings and serve as a platform for the community's health education efforts.

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"Count Me In" Charity Concert 2016

Held on 18 November 2016 at The Capitol Theatre, SingHaiyi pledged our contribution as one of the corporate sponsors to the "Count Me In Charity Concert 2016" organised by the Society for the Physically Disabled ("SPD").

All funds raised go to a worthy cause – ensuring that people with disabilities can be self-reliant and independent.

"Love & Gratitude" Charity Concert 2017

This year, we had made a donation to the "Love & Gratitude" Charity Concert 2017 in support of their beneficiaries – the Ren Ci Hospital and the Assumption Pathway School ("APS"). The concert was organised by the Goh Lee Hiang Memorial Fund and the one-night only charity concert had raised over S$2.5 million.

Ren Ci Hospital is one of the few charity healthcare institutions in Singapore to provide affordable medical, nursing and rehabilitative care services for the community, while APS' mission is to provide alternative educational pathways for the less academically inclined students in Singapore through innovative, value-added programmes.

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UC Health's Mammogram Mobile Unit

In support of UC Health's initiative to provide mammography screenings and other wellness services to businesses and public settings throughout Greater Cincinnati, Tri-County Mall was honoured and this was the third year that we continued to provide a safe and convenient location for the Mobile Unit to be stationed on a recurring basis.

As we play an active role in doing our part to help bring health education and convenient screenings closer to our audiences, we believe that this meaningful cause will enable Tri-County Mall to foster stronger ties with the community.

"Pretty In Pink" Celebration

Tri-County Mall also returned as an annual sponsor to Mix 94.9's Pretty in Pink celebration, where the community can nominate Breast Cancer survivors. We donated gift cards towards prizes, which are then purchased from our multiple tenants. This is a community event with great value as the mall was given radio air time and in-person mentioned in return.

"Small Voices Big Hearts" Fashion Show

We had the pleasure of hosting the "Small Voices Big Hearts" Fashion Show at Tri-County Mall this year. The event brings together children with different abilities or disabilities, with local district law enforcement officers. Together, they walk the runway and raise funds for a local family in need.

The event was well-covered by many local television channels such as Fox 19, WLWT Channel 5 etc. which featured Tri-County Mall as a generous donor. We are heartened to be able to play an active role in helping local families.

Summer Camp Adventure Fair & Safety Town Programme

Going the extra mile to engage the community and getting involved has always been the motto behind our community efforts. We actively participated in Cincinnati's Summer Camp Adventure Fair in Blue Ash this year, and also hosted a table to promote our Safety Town programme and connect with Cincinnati-area families.

We handed out information regarding our summer camp, as well as promotional items for kids, such as sunglasses and Springdale Police Department stickers. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to reach out to our community and spread awareness about the programme to the families. Our efforts are critical to ensure the young members of our community are well attuned to safety basics.

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