Singapore legislation

Section 6

of Ngee Ann Kongsi (Incorporation) Ordinance 1933

Section 6

Objects and purposes

Amended by37/2007

The objects and general purposes of the Corporation shall be —

(a)

the promotion, propagation and observance of the doctrines, ceremonies, rites and customs of the religion or religions (other than the Christian religion) commonly professed or maintained in Singapore by members of the Teochew Community of the said Eight Districts;

(b)

the maintenance, administration and improvement of and, if necessary, enlargement and rebuilding of the Teochew Temple and the maintenance, administration and improvement and, if necessary, the enlargement or rebuilding of any other temple which may belong to or be acquired by the Corporation;

(c)

the maintenance, administration and improvement and, if necessary, the enlargement and development of all burial grounds and other property belonging to or acquired by the Corporation, and the Corporation shall be at liberty to develop for building or other purposes any land belonging to or acquired by the Corporation which is not required for use as a burial ground;

(d)

the establishment, maintenance, administration and improvement in Singapore of any school or schools for the advancement of the moral, intellectual and physical education and wellbeing of scholars thereat and the general promotion and advancement of education of scholars from any school or schools in Singapore which is, are or may be regulated, conducted, maintained or controlled from time to time by members of the Teochew Community of the said Eight Districts or by any person;

(e)

the support or assistance towards the support of poor Teochew students below the age of 20 years who desire to prosecute higher studies in Singapore or abroad and who shall be considered deserving of such support or assistance; and

(f)

such other charitable purposes for the benefit of the Teochew Community in Singapore of the said Eight Districts, or any community in Singapore, as shall be considered desirable.