by Abriel | May 28, 2020 | 2020, Decent Work & Economic Growth
Polytechnic graduate Dian Afiqah Salaihuddin had planned to get a full-time job so she could save up for university. The COVID-19 pandemic not only dashed her hopes of a full-time job, she also could not extend her internship. Then her mother lost her job in March and...
by Abriel | May 26, 2020 | 2020, Decent Work & Economic Growth
Although many small enterprises (SMEs) are struggling, some are seizing opportunities as new demands emerge due to the coronavirus pandemic. These associations and firms say they are adapting to meet rapidly changing needs such as the surge in demand for logistics...
by Abriel | May 25, 2020 | 2020, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
To thank town council cleaners for keeping the community clean amid the COVID-19 outbreak, two groups banded together to distribute appreciation packs ahead of Hari Raya Puasa. Interfaith organisation Roses of Peace and youth ground-up initiative IM Collective came up...
by Abriel | May 25, 2020 | 2020, What Inspires You?, Zero Hunger
In an initiative that began two weeks ago, Nando’s has given out more than 1,500 free meals to those in need as of last Friday. The South African restaurant chain’s Singapore outlets gave out up to 300 free meals daily until 1 June. No verification is...
by Abriel | May 25, 2020 | 2020, What Inspires You?, Zero Hunger
Some food and beverage (F&B) outlets have stepped up to provide free meals for workers in the industry. The initiative is part of the Together In Spirits campaign launched on 11 May by seven spirits firms, including Bacardi and Moet-Hennessy Diageo, through the...
