Singapore, October 5, 2006 - UMC Singapore, the local branch office of leading global semiconductor foundry UMC, today announced that it has received the "Singapore H.E.A.L.T.H (Helping Employees Achieve Life-Time Health) Award from the Health Promotion Board (HPB) of Singapore.

UMC Singapore was awarded the "silver" award following HPB's audit and evaluation of the facility and operations, which gives national recognition to companies that strive to help their employees lead healthy lives.

The Award demonstrates UMC Singapore's positive corporate image and underscores the company's achievement in Workplace Health Promotion programs. It also distinguishes UMC Singapore as an employer with a corporate culture that promotes the health and well being of its employees, a strength that provides a competitive advantage to attract the region's best talent.

Mr. Wong Yew Meng, Chairman of Health Promotion Board, will present the award during the awards ceremony that will take place at the Orchard Hotel, Grand Ballroom on October 5, 2006.

Established in 2001, the Health Promotion Board's vision and goal is to build a nation of fit and healthy Singaporeans. To achieve this, HPB assumes the role of the main driver for national health promotion and disease prevention programs. HPB's goal is to increase the quality and years of healthy life and prevent illness and disability.