Research Vessel Tan Kah Kee
“Research Vessel Tan Kah Kee Visits Singapore to Launch the Commemorative Events for the 150th Birth Anniversary of Tan Kah Kee”
Research Vessel Tan Kah Kee on the Chinese newspaper, Lianhe Zaobao.
Tan Kah Kee Foundation Held the Welcome Ceremony for Research Vessel Tan Kah Kee On 26 July 2024 at The Marina at Keppel Bay. Guest-Of-Honour: Mr Desmond Tan, Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office
Tan Kah Kee foundation was honoured to invite Mr Desmond Tan, Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office as our Guest-Of-Honour on this special occasion. In his speech, Mr Tan said:
“Mr. Tan Kah Kee has contributed to building over 118 schools, including Hwa Chong Institute, Tao Nan School, Chong Fu School, and many more. Tan Kah Kee emphasized that education is an important foundation for Singapore. He believed that education is the key factor in advancing technology and shaping the future of Singapore.”
Mr Lawrence Tan Han Tong, Chairman of the Tan Kah Kee Foundation Giving His Welcome Speech.
“In honour of the 150th birthday anniversary of Tan Kah Kee, the Foundation has planned a series of activities to promote Tan Kah Kee’s spirit. The visit of the R/V TKK from Xiamen University to Singapore marks the start of this series of events”.
– Mr Lawrence Tan
Mr Desmond Tan, Senior Minister of State, Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony with Tan Kah Kee Foundation Committee Members. From Left: Wong Limsoon, Jack Wang, Kek Boon Leong, Chua Seng Chong,Mr Desmond Tan, Mr Lawrence Tan (Chairman of TKKF), Mr Jimmy Ng, Ms Peggy Tan, Mr Ng Chee Hwa, Mr Lim Cheng Eng, Prof Kwek Leong Chuan, Ms Vivienne Wang, Mr Lee Tiam Nam.
The highlight of the event was the ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by SMS Desmond Tan and the committee members of the Tan Kah Kee Foundation, officially launching the Foundation’s 150th-anniversary series of events. Following the ceremony, guests boarded the vessel for a guided tour.
Also in attendance were H.E. Mr. Cao Zhongming, Ambassador of China to Singapore; Mr. Lin Dongwei, Executive Vice-Chairman of Xiamen University Council; descendants of Tan Kah Kee; as well as representatives from various Singaporean Chinese community organizations, including Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan, Ee Hoe Hean Club, Jimei University Alumni Association Singapore, Shanghai Maritime University Alumni Association Singapore, Dalian Maritime University Alumni Association Singapore , and other Chinese community groups.
We sincerely thank all the supporting partners, dedicated volunteers, and generous sponsors for their support.
The R/V TKK was opened to the public on July 27 and 28. The organisers hope to promote the Tan Kah Kee spirit while advancing Sino-Singaporean technological exchanges through marine science education. We received overwhelming response from the public during registration and appreciate the strong support from all sectors! The total turnout for the open days were approximately 1,100.
| Donors | |
|---|---|
| Bank of China, Singapore Branch | Ms Tan Cheng Han & The Late Mr Tan Keong Choon |
| Afro-Asia Shipping Co Pte Ltd | Tunglok Group |
| Singapore Chinese High School | Haidilao |
| Mr Lim Cheng Eng BBM(L) | Mr Ng Kim Choon BBM |
| Supporting Partners | |
|---|---|
| Tan Kah Kee International Society | Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
| Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan | Ee Hoe Hean Club |
| Jimei University Alumni Association Singapore | Shanghai Maritime University Alumni Association Singapore |
| Dalian Maritime University Alumni Association Singapore | Singapore Chinese High School |
| Hwa Chong Institution Alumni | |
