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SINGAPORE – The Covid-19 pandemic, which has been described as a crisis for a generation, may also be an “opportunity for a generation” as Singapore turns the disruptions caused by the coronavirus into opportunities, said the Minister of Commerce and Commerce. Industry, Chan Chun Sing, on Saturday (October 10).
He noted that the world faces many challenges, including geopolitical uncertainty due to the coronavirus. But Singapore remains a “safe harbor” due to its stability and foresight, making it attractive to investors and businesses.
A June report from the Institute for Management Development (IMD) placed Singapore at the top of its global ranking for competitiveness.
The Swiss think tank noted that factors behind Singapore’s success include its strong international trade and investment policies, and employment and labor market measures.
Speaking at a People’s Association (PA) community seminar, Mr. Chan, who is vice president of PA, said: “If we show the world that we still have the guts to think long-term, plan long-term, and get things done With a long-term outlook, we will stand out from the rest of the world as a bright red dot.
“And because we can stand out as a bright red dot, more people will come here to invest their investment (and create) better jobs for our people. Therefore, we must closely watch changes around the world, even as we fight against Covid locally.. “
Saturday’s community seminar was held with 1,500 employees and volunteers spread over 150 locations. Some also attended the debate on the Zoom video conferencing platform.
The minister said that as the Palestinian Authority adjusts to the Covid-19 world, community construction work must continue under safe management measures, especially reducing the size of the group and the density, intensity and duration of activities.
But it is an opportunity to reshape operations and methods to carry out its mission. He noted that some community centers have significantly increased the number of participants in their activities by going online.
In his speech, Mr. Chan highlighted the efforts of Palestinian Authority staff and volunteers, which included delivering essential items and food to more than 5,000 quarantined people and people with a stay-at-home notice.
On Saturday, PA said that more than 40,000 employees and volunteers participated in the three previous mask collection exercises. The nationwide initiative saw 109 community centers and 661 Resident Committee Centers mobilized as collection centers.
PA is currently involved in the distribution of the TraceTogether token. To date, around 1,900 volunteers and staff have been tied up to distribute 96,000 tokens around Jalan Besar and Tanjong Pagar.
Addressing the Palestinian Authority staff and volunteers in his speech, Chan said: “It’s not just about us as individuals, it’s about us as a community coming together. And now, even today, as we speak, the donation drives Bloodlines continue, online courses continue, dialogues continue to keep our residents informed and engaged. “
“For all these efforts, that is why I say that without your contributions, without your efforts, Singapore today, eight months after Covid, will be a very different Singapore.”
Speaking to the media after the seminar, Chan said that Palestinian Authority staff and volunteers had discussed how they plan to help Singaporeans more amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
They also discussed the activities that can be carried out in phase three of Singapore’s reopening, which will allow for larger groups, among other things.
Some Palestinian Authority events, including the annual Chingay Parade, could continue, but they may be on a smaller scale or have a different format, he added.
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