SAM - SAM started in 1993, SAM is an association for Singaporeans living, working and doing business in Myanmar. Mission The objectives of the Association shall be: (a) To promote social, recreational, cultural, educational and business-related activities for its members in Myanmar and to promote ties between Singapore and Myanmar. (b) To organise and/or participate in social, recreational, charitable and business-related activities for its members in Myanmar. (c) To raise funds for the Association and for charitable purposes. (d) To assist and provide support for members of the Association, including by providing information regarding local culture and practices. (e) To perform any necessary act which the Executive Committee considers to be in the interests of the Association to achieve any of the above.

“Bo Jio” is commonly used to say someone who had left you out on an outing or action. Literally translates as “never invite”. “Bo Jio” derived from a common Singaporean dialect, Hokkien.“Bo jio” is made up of two words – “Bo” and “Jio”, “Bo” means “No” and “Jio” means “Invite”.