# Joint Statement by MOH and MND Relating to Development of Community Care Facilities by Surbana Jurong Pte Ltd

- **Source:** Ministry of National Development
- **Published:** 2020-05-20T09:45:00.000Z
- **Author:** Ministry of National Development
- **Original:** https://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/view/joint-statement-by-moh-and-mnd-relating-to-development-of-community-care-facilities-by-surbana-jurong-pte-ltd
- **Topics:** Government & Policy

## Featured rationale

The rapid temporary conversion signals institutional capacity to repurpose large facilities during emergencies, potentially affecting how major venues are operationally deployed when normal business is suspended.

## AI summary

Surbana Jurong and other partners converted Singapore EXPO into an 8,000-bed community care facility, with Temasek-linked companies working at cost or below cost.

## Original article

Some allegations have been made alleging profiteering and corruption in relation to the development of the community care facility (CCF) by Surbana Jurong Pte Ltd (SJ) at the Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre at Changi (Expo). These allegations are false and malicious. 

The Government worked out a comprehensive strategy to care for COVID-19 patients at different stages of their infection, and based on their need for different types of treatment. A small number needed hospital care. The majority needed accommodation where they can be isolated, until their infectious stage has passed. These were designated CCF. Those admitted to CCFs are persons with mild or no symptoms, or are recovering patients who have been discharged from hospital.

There were various other types of facilities that were also prepared for other needs, for example, like additional Government Quarantine Facilities (GQFs) and Community Recovery Facilities (CRFs) (for those released from hospital), as well as other types of facilities. All these facilities, including CCFs, had to be built and prepared quickly, in a matter of days. 

The Government thus worked closely with Temasek, at short notice. Temasek was approached because it had the necessary resources, to be marshalled, at short notice, through its subsidiaries. Temasek agreed to assist, and also agreed that the work done by Temasek and its linked companies, would be done at cost recovery basis , and in some cases, below cost. There will be no profit made by Temasek and its linked companies for the work done. The Temasek linked companies agreed with these arrangements. 

Temasek identified the Singapore EXPO as suitable venue for CCF. Temasek asked SJ to convert the EXPO into Singapore’s first large-scale CCF.

For the development of the CCF at the Singapore EXPO (which has 8,000 beds), Temasek also asked other companies, including PSA International (which was the overall project co-ordinator), Singapore Technologies Engineering and Sheares Healthcare to help. External vendors such as Parkway Pantai, Resorts World Sentosa and Certis Cisco also played a crucial role in the successful development of the Singapore EXPO CCF. 

The Ministry of Health (MOH) worked with Temasek and the other entities on the healthcare requirements and needs for the CCF site. Once these were confirmed, the Ministry of National Development (MND) liaised with the entities on the payments for the development of the Singapore EXPO CCF. This is because MND has also been liaising with other parties to pay for the provision of other facilities, like the dedicated Stay-Home Notice (SHN) facilities. 

For all the work done by Temasek, it did not charge any management fees, and has only invoiced MND for expenses paid to third parties. Temasek also confirmed that its linked companies, including SJ will only charge for direct expenditure, at cost. Some aspects were charged at below normal cost. For example, Temasek told the Government that SingEx Venues Pte Ltd, which manages the Singapore EXPO, will not charge the full capex cost, since the EXPO was not being used for normal business anyway. 

The Ministry of Manpower and the Minister for Manpower were not involved in the selection of SJ (or any of the parties) to participate in the development of the Singapore EXPO CCF, and were not involved in the process of managing the costs of the project. 

SJ worked with the other partners to complete the development of the Singapore EXPO CCF in a very short time. It was able to leverage its sourcing processes to obtain construction and other needed materials on an urgent basis. Despite the tight timelines and extensive work that was required, SJ provided its expertise to develop the Singapore EXPO CCF at cost, without any profit or management fee. 

The Government accepts that legitimate questions can be raised about the spending, and is fully prepared to explain why and how money was spent. However the Government will respond firmly and appropriately to any scurrilous allegation of corruption.

Many parties have stepped forward to help in the fight against COVID-19. These include the Temasek companies, private sector companies, as well as thousands of Singaporeans. We are grateful to all who have worked hard and around the clock to set up the Singapore EXPO CCF under extraordinary circumstances. This is a testament to the whole-of-society effort that has made it possible for us to combat and manage the COVID-19 virus. We are not done with this battle, but these efforts have contributed much to our ability to mount a strong and effective effort to protect Singaporeans, and put us on a strong footing to face the challenges ahead.

## Chinese translation

> Translation model: grok_cli

### 卫生部与国家发展部关于胜邦裕廊私人有限公司开发社区护理设施的联合声明

有人指称胜邦裕廊私人有限公司（SJ）在樟宜新加坡博览中心（Expo）开发社区护理设施（CCF）过程中存在牟利与贪腐行为。这些指称属虚假且恶意。

政府已制定全面策略，按新冠肺炎患者所处病程阶段及对不同治疗类型的需要提供照护。少数患者需要住院治疗。大多数患者需要可隔离住宿，直至其传染期过去。这些被指定为社区护理设施。入住社区护理设施者包括症状轻微或无症状者，或已从医院出院的康复中患者。

当时也为其他需要准备了其他类型设施，例如额外的政府隔离设施（GQF）和社区康复设施（CRF）（供从医院出院者使用），以及其他类型设施。所有这些设施，包括社区护理设施，都必须在数天内迅速建成并准备就绪。

因此，政府在短时间内与淡马锡紧密合作。之所以接洽淡马锡，是因为它具备可在短时间内通过其子公司调动的必要资源。淡马锡同意协助，并同意淡马锡及其关联公司所做工作按成本回收原则进行，在某些情况下甚至低于成本。淡马锡及其关联公司不会因所做工作获得利润。淡马锡关联公司同意这些安排。

淡马锡认定新加坡博览中心适合作为社区护理设施场地。淡马锡要求胜邦裕廊将博览中心改建为新加坡首个大规模社区护理设施。

就新加坡博览中心社区护理设施（设有8,000个床位）的开发，淡马锡也邀请其他公司协助，包括担任整体项目协调方的新加坡港务集团国际（PSA International）、新加坡科技工程与Sheares Healthcare。外部供应商如百汇医疗（Parkway Pantai）、圣淘沙名胜世界和卫安Certis Cisco等，亦在新加坡博览中心社区护理设施的成功开发中发挥了关键作用。

卫生部（MOH）与淡马锡及其他实体就社区护理设施场地的医疗要求与需要协作。一旦确认，国家发展部（MND）则与相关实体联络新加坡博览中心社区护理设施开发款项事宜。这是因为国家发展部也一直与其他方联络，支付其他设施的提供费用，例如专门的居家通知（SHN）设施。

淡马锡就其全部工作未收取任何管理费，仅就支付予第三方的费用向国家发展部开具发票。淡马锡亦确认，其关联公司（包括胜邦裕廊）将仅按成本收取直接支出。某些方面按低于正常成本收费。例如，淡马锡告知政府，管理新加坡博览中心的SingEx Venues Pte Ltd不会收取全部资本开支成本，因为博览中心本来也未用于正常业务。

人力部及人力部长并未参与甄选胜邦裕廊（或任何其他方）参与新加坡博览中心社区护理设施开发，也未参与管理该项目成本的过程。

胜邦裕廊与其他合作伙伴在极短时间内完成了新加坡博览中心社区护理设施的开发。它能够利用其采购流程，紧急获取建筑及其他所需材料。尽管时间紧迫、工作量庞大，胜邦裕廊仍以其专业能力按成本开发新加坡博览中心社区护理设施，不收取任何利润或管理费。

政府接受可就相关开支提出合理疑问，并已充分准备解释款项为何及如何支出。然而，政府对任何有关贪腐的恶意诽谤指控，将坚决并恰当地作出回应。

多方挺身而出协助抗击新冠肺炎。其中包括淡马锡旗下公司、私营部门公司，以及成千上万的新加坡人。我们感谢所有在非常情况下日夜奋战、建立新加坡博览中心社区护理设施的人士。这证明了全社会共同努力，使我们得以抗击并管理新冠病毒。这场战役尚未结束，但这些努力极大地提升了我们保护新加坡人的强大而有效能力，并为我们应对前方面临的挑战奠定了坚实基础。