SINGAPORE, Sept 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia (BSA) employees, including Managing Director Osafumi Kawamura, brought cheer to the hearts of the underprivileged elderly this mid-autumn festival at the Lions Befrienders Senior Activity Centre (Bendemeer). The staff took half-day off from work today to bake 200 pcs of mini baked lotus mooncake which will be distributed to the underprivileged elderly together with goodie bags on that day.

“We hope to bring warmth to the elderly and bring more inclusivity so that they are able to enjoy the festive occasion,” said Osafumi Kawamura, Managing Director of Konica Minolta BSA. “Through our staff effort, we hope to bring care and make some positive impact to the community.”

Nellie Wee, an event participant, said: "We appreciate their hard work in making so many handmade mooncakes for us seniors here at the Lions Befrienders SAC at Bendemeer. Looking forward to their next event here!"

This event is in line with Konica Minolta’s corporate social responsibility agenda to contribute to the betterment of local communities through inclusive and collaborative activities. It encourages employees to volunteer more and supports the Singapore Government’s initiatives to encourage more citizens to give back to the community.

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia is a leader in print and enterprise content management focusing on optimisation, productivity and information sharing via its broad range of office and production printing solutions and services. Backed by strong service standards and proficient support staff, Konica Minolta has won numerous awards and recognition, including placement in the Leaders Quadrant on the Gartner 2014 Magic Quadrant for Managed Print Services (MPS) and Managed Content Services (MCS). Konica Minolta, Inc. has also been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for five years in a row. For more information, please visit: http://www.konicaminolta.sg/business/.