Representing the unions, Sister Mary gave a short speech highlighting the importance of Singapore’s tripartism and what partners managed to achieve from this collaborative force. “I believe that as long as we continue working hand-in-hand, we will be able to face any obstacles and emerge stronger, just as we have from the COVID-19 pandemic,” she said with a weight of confidence in her voice. She also acknowledged and thanked those that SMOU has worked closely with during the pandemic. This included Senior Minister of State for Transport Mr Chee Hong Tat, former Chief Executive of MPA Sister Quah Ley Hoon, President of Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) Sister Caroline Yang, Executive Director of SSA Brother Michael Phoon, Senior Director at the Ministry of Transport Mr Bernard Lim, staff from MPA, and the Labour Movement team.