Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited has announced that its Chairman and CEO, Mr Lawrence Ho, has donated RMB1.5 million (US$217,575) to fund the construction of a teaching complex for Guangnan Primary School in Hainan, demonstrating the Company’s support to the development of children’s education in China’s rural areas.
A check presentation ceremony was held at the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR (CLO). Mr Ho presented the check to Mr Chen Sixi, Deputy Director of CLO.
On behalf of Guangnan Primary School, Deputy Director Chen expressed gratitude towards Mr Ho’s donation and his continuous support of CLO’s work. While committed to the business development of Melco, Mr Ho has demonstrated care and support to youth and the development of education in the Mainland.
Mr Ho said, “We believe that education helps shape the future of young people and the community. We see education as one of our core CSR pillars. Over the years, Melco’s continuous efforts and innovative initiatives have offered children and young people opportunities to receive quality education, achieve full potential, and reach their dreams. Moving forward, Melco will continue to support the development of youth education in China.”