22 March 2024 – SJM Resorts, S.A. (“SJM”) prioritises the physical and mental well-being of its team members and strives to foster a positive work environment that promotes healthful living. In line with this commitment, the 2024 SJM Health Carnival will be hosted in the back of house areas of its hotels and resort, with the activation ceremony taking place on 22 March 2024 at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau (“Grand Lisboa Palace”), marking the launch of a seven-day extravaganza.

The ceremony was graced by the presence and officiation of Ms. Lei Lai Peng, Head of the Department of Family and Community Services of the Social Welfare Bureau of the Macau SAR Government; Dr. Leong Iek Hou, Head of the Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Division of the Health Bureau of the Macau SAR Government; Ms. Angela Leong, Director and Chairman of the Staff Welfare Consultative Committee of SJM; Mr. Posso Ip, Service Director of the Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Services Coordination Office; Ms. Isabel da Silva, Director of Development of Orbis Macau; and Mr. Daniel Shim, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of SJM.

Ms. Daisy Ho, Managing Director of SJM, remarked: “SJM is fully committed to fostering a health-oriented enterprise, aiming to provide employees with a nurturing, supportive, and secure working environment. Promoting well-being and ensuring continuous care are central to our corporate governance. As we offer comprehensive protection for our employees’ health, we are also enhancing benefits for the company and society. To this end, we implement five major initiatives: offering nutritious meal options, self-assessments, sharing sessions on mental and physical wellness, active lifestyle promotions, and other supportive care services.”

Ms. Angela Leong, Director and Chairman of the Staff Welfare Consultative Committee of SJM, stated: “SJM has always been fully supportive of the SAR Government’s policies to promote the well-being of its citizens and actively promote Macau’s integration into the national development framework, supporting the national ‘Healthy China’ initiative as an important principle in the Report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Through the implementation of the Healthy Enterprise Program, we hope to help employees reduce stress, enhance immunity, maintain both physical and mental healthy, and foster a greater sense of happiness and accomplishment among our team members.”

During the ceremony, Ms. Angela Leong presented certificates of appreciation to the guests of honour. Guests watched promotional videos on “Healthy Enterprise” and the “SJM Care” Support Hotline, followed by a tour of the Health Carnival’s booths, where they took an interest in the myriad of activities SJM has organised for its team members. The carnival is now in full swing from 22 to 27 March and 3 April, with a series of activities taking place at Grand Lisboa Palace, Grand Lisboa Macau, and Jai Alai Oceanus, including:

• Community Mental Health Talks: Featuring speakers from the Social Welfare Bureau to enlighten team members on the significance of mental health, impart stress-relief strategies, and introduce the concept of gatekeepers in life.
• "SJM Care" Support Hotline: Launched in partnership with the Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Services Coordination Office, the hotline is introduced to department heads during the carnival. Team members seeking assistance can reach out through the hotline or WeChat for timely support from professional counsellors.
• Special Healthy Menus: Employee Dining Rooms have introduced special healthy menus, offering selections of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and dishes with reduced salt, sugar, and oil, to promote healthy eating habits and lead by example.
• Health Promotion Booths: Thematic booths are set up in the service areas of each property, focusing on infectious disease awareness, messages about community mental health, the “SJM Care” Support Hotline, onsite health exams, and Orbis eye care, offering health information and preliminary health services to team members. Interactive quizzes and games are also hosted to encourage stretching, moderate exercise, and prevent work-related injuries.
• Ultimate Grand Prize Draw: To incentivise engagement, SJM has arranged the Ultimate Grand Prize Draw. Between 22 and 27 March, team members interacting with the booths can collect stamps for entry into the draw scheduled for 3 April. The array of prizes features indulgent stays, rejuvenating spa treatments, gourmet dining vouchers, shopping vouchers, and wellness trackers, all courtesy of SJM.