Clause 12

enter into such contracts as may be necessary or expedient for the purpose of discharging its functions, objects or duties;

with the approval of the Minister, acquire and hold such movable or immovable property as may be necessary or expedient for carrying into effect the provisions of this Act and for the same purposes may sell, lease, mortgage, or otherwise alienate or dispose of any property so acquired;

with the approval of the Minister, form or participate in the formation of any company, partnership or joint venture as a shareholder or partner or in any other capacity and to share profits;

organise such courses and other programmes as the Board thinks necessary or desirable for the discharge of its functions, objects or duties;

collect, analyse, compile, publish or disseminate information of a statistical nature relating to —

the health or nutritional statuses of the people of Singapore; or

such other subject-matter as may be necessary for the discharge of the functions, objects or duties of the Board;

provide technical, consultancy or advisory services to any Government agency or to any other person or body in Singapore or elsewhere on any matter related to or connected with the functions, objects or duties of the Board;

become a member or affiliate of any international body the functions, objects or duties of which are similar to those of the Board;

charge fees or commissions for services rendered by the Board or for the use of any of its facilities;

carry out promotional activities or publicity in any form;

receive donations, grants, gifts, subsidies or contributions from any source, and raise funds by all lawful means;

publish or sponsor the publication of works concerning the preservation and promotion of good health, health education or any other matter related to the functions, objects or duties of the Board;

grant loans to officers or employees of the Board for any purposes specifically approved by the Board as are likely to increase the efficiency of its officers or employees; (m)provide recreational facilities and promote recreational activities for, and activities conducive to, the welfare of officers or employees of the Board and members of their families; and

provide training for employees of the Board and to award scholarships or otherwise pay for such training.