Public service report: 'Kampung' spirit of S'poreans shines during Covid-19 pandemic

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Singapore – While Covid-19 has disrupted the economy and livelihoods, many Singaporeans have stepped forward and shown strong community spirit, according to a report on how the public sector has fared across various areas of national interest.

According to the report, “a strong gotong royang spirit was present when more than 28,000 grassroots, public service, and citizen volunteers stepped forward to assist in the nationwide mask collection exercises. A total of 13.2 million masks were distributed to residents at the Community Clubs and Centres as well as the Residents’ Committee Centres, with masks delivered to vulnerable residents who were frail or immobile.

An economic crisis did not stop many from extending financial assistance to those in need. A total of S$90 million was donated to various community platforms from January to May 2020, almost the same amount as the donations received in 2019 by the organisations. The report also highlighted how specific sectors such as the aviation industry, operated flights to bring Singaporeans home. Consequently, more than 500 private hire car and taxi drivers volunteered to convey clinically well people suspected of having COVID-19 to hospitals.

 

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