Keep track of big picture despite pandemic challenges: President Halimah to Youth Corps

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SINGAPORE - Even as young people strive to overcome the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, they must not lose sight of the big picture, said President Halimah Yacob on Sunday (Aug 16).. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE - Even as young people strive to overcome the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, they must not lose sight of the big picture, said President Halimah Yacob on Sunday .

"We started restructuring the economy before Covid-19, and that effort is ongoing... And that is the picture that we also need to look at." Although many such events have gone online since the pandemic began, Sunday's session was conducted in person at the Istana. Participants also discussed their experiences continuing volunteer work - often with the help of technology - despite the pandemic.

One participant in Sunday's dialogue was Mr Chin Jun Wuen, 21, who started the online community SGExams for students to share notes and help each other with homework. In response, SGExams organised an online"muggathon" to help students study together in an online space.

 

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