In the Singapore Co-operative Movement’s 100th anniversary, three pioneering co-operatives reflect on a century of service, solidarity and resilience while setting their sights on the road ahead.
By now, you would know that 2025 has been a milestone year for the Singapore Co-operative Movement (SCM). From a celebratory night to a dedicated short film, the centennial anniversary of the SCM is met with great fanfare, especially amongst the three oldest co-operatives.
If anything, these celebrations honoured their enduring legacy and highlighted the integral role co-operatives have played in shaping lives and supporting generations.
Here are what the Chairperson of each of the three Centennial co-operatives had to say:
Singapore Government Staff Credit Co-operative
Guest-of-Honour Mr David Neo, Acting Minister, Ministry for Culture, Community and Youth at SGS Co-op’s Anniversary Gala Dinner
“Our 100-year journey is a testament to what a collective effort can achieve when we come together to support one another. It underscores the importance of the co-operative movement in strengthening our ties, fostering solidarity and building each other up and in doing so contributing to the nation’s progress” – Mr John Raghavan, Chairperson, SGS Co-op
Singapore Statutory Boards Employees’ Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society
Graced by Mr Seah Kian Peng, Speaker of Parliament, SSBEC commemorated this milestone with their partners and members.
“We want to gallop forward, heading towards the next 100 years. We will do so with good governance, innovation, strong and collaborative leadership, keeping our members and our community at the heart of everything we do.” – Mr S Gulam, Chairperson, SSBEC
Citiport Credit Co-operative
Cake cutting ceremony with Guest-of-Honour Mr Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Finance & Ministry of Manpower at Citiport’s Anniversary dinner
“When Citiport first opened its door, we were a small and humble team with a sincere intention to help the port workers who were facing financial difficulties…Citiport has come a very long way, overcoming numerous challenges to become what it means today, a strong and resilient co-operative…” – Mr K Rajaram, Chairperson, Citiport Credit Co-operative
By Mary Njo, edited by Sng Ler Jun
