Singapore: Nunchi Marine renews SGD 100,000 commitment towards healthcare for seniors

Singapore-headquartered independent oil cargo and bunker trading company Nunchi Marine on Tuesday (20 May) renewed its strategic partnership with RSVP Singapore  for Year 2 of the Nunchi Marine Smart Wellness Programme.

At RSVP Singapore’s appreciation lunch, Mr Ben-son Quek, Chief Operating Officer of Nunchi Marine, presented an SGD 100,000 cheque to Ms Genevieve Chua, Chairperson of RSVP Singapore. This was witnessed by Mdm Rahayu Mahzam, Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health.

The Nunchi Marine Smart Wellness Programme brings free, community-based healthcare services directly to the doorstep of seniors aged 65 and above. In its second year, the programme is set to broaden its scope by offering 36 mobile clinic sessions to an estimated 2,000 senior citizens. “This renewal is more than a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative,” said Henry Song, CEO of Nunchi Marine. “It’s a commitment to be present, engaged, and trusted in the lives of our seniors. We want to make healthcare accessible and proactive before issues become urgent.”

The Nunchi Marine Smart Wellness Programme stands out not just for the range of medical services it offers, but the way these services are delivered—right in the neighbourhoods where seniors live, in spaces they are already familiar with.

By reducing the barriers of cost, distance and unfamiliarity, the initiative encourages seniors to be proactive about their health. It also creates an environment that fosters trust, where seniors feel supported rather than overwhelmed

Each session will offer a range of accessible, preventive healthcare services tailored to the needs of seniors. These include health talks on nutrition and vaccination awareness, vitals monitoring via the 1doc app, and screenings such as bone density and liver scans, complemented by light exercise sessions that promote mobility and holistic wellness.

Each clinic is supported by RSVP-trained Health Advocates, who act as a bridge between healthcare professionals and attendees. Many of these advocates are seniors themselves and understand the anxieties that can come with medical check-ups or digital tools. Their presence helps to demystify healthcare processes, build rapport, and ensure that seniors leave not just with test results, but with confidence and clarity about the next steps they can take for their wellbeing.

The latest mobile session of the Nunchi Marine Smart Wellness Programme was carried out at NTUC Health AAC (Bukit Merah) on 21 May; the following are images from the event:

Photo credit: RSVP Singapore
Published: 3 June 2025