S$3.2 million raised for frontline groups, Singaporeans affected by Covid-19 outbreak

[Johnrambo]

SINGAPORE — About S$3.2 million has been raised for a fund to help frontline groups and Singaporeans affected by the coronavirus outbreak, said Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee on Saturday (Feb 29).

Speaking on the sidelines of a visit to one of Singapore's government quarantine facilities, the CSC @ Loyang, Mr Lee thanked those who contributed "for caring for one another in this time".

The Courage Fund was set up in 2003 when Singapore was hit by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak.

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[bobby]

What is $3.2m shared by so many...it is just a year's salary for our one Macik.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

After SARS Temasek also set up at 40 million emergency fund. Where is that now? Wayang only?

 

[A Singaporean]

We are always spending more that this on the foreigners who come to Sinkieland for free virus medical treatment. Sinkies will have to pay cash or CPF.