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Coronavirus: The Latest Disease To Fuel Mistrust, Fear And Racism
With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China, stories of courage and strength have captured our collective attention as the disease spreads. We have also seen large-scale efforts in China to combat coronavirus, including the construction of new hospitals and facilities in provincial areas as well as the massive quarantine of millions …
False Information Fuels Fear During Disease Outbreaks: There Is An Antidote
False allegations and rumours about the coronavirus outbreak have been running riot on social media and in some mainstream media. Misinformation is rampant and conspiracy theories have added to the confusion. Examples include reports that the virus can kill a person in seconds, that Ghana has developed a successful vaccine and that HIV drugs have …
UOB Announces S$3 Billion In Relief Assistance To Help Clients Cushion The Impact Of The COVID-19 Outbreak
United Overseas Bank (UOB) announced that it has allocated S$3 billion to provide companies, especially small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in Singapore with relief assistance to tide over the negative impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on their business. In the face of the likely economic fallout and its impact on industries and businesses, UOB sees …
Singapore Among Top Five Countries For Best Online Safety For Children In New DQ Institute -Singtel Study
A DQ Institute global study on child online safety released in association with Singtel has ranked Singapore fourth after Spain, Australia and Malaysia for best online safety in the inaugural Child Online Safety Index (COSI) which measures the level of online safety for children in 30 countries. Launched today on Safer Internet Day 2020, COSI is …
OCBC Bank Supports Singapore’s First Community Shop That Provides Food That Low-income Households Truly Need
Besides contribution of $300,000 to Food from the Heart; staff volunteers will help man the shop and offer data analytics expertise to understand consumption habits of 5,000 eligible households, to facilitate replenishment of high-demand and healthier food types OCBC Bank announced that it will contribute $300,000 and volunteer support for the operation of the first …
7 Dangerous Myths About Coronavirus Busted By The World Health Organization
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is definitely a valid source of concern. However, there are a lot of false truths that are going around that should not be believed in. Such falsehoods may exacerbate the panic that is already very much present. These can also teach practices that may put people at a higher risk …
As China Suffers From Coronavirus, Some Wonder: Is It Really That Serious?
The coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen in China. The Chinese government has announced even stricter measures to stop the spread of the disease, including the rounding up of people in Wuhan, the city where the outbreak began, for mass quarantine. And the doctor who warned authorities about the disease has died. Just how bad might …
Combating Medical Misinformation And Disinformation Amid Coronavirus Outbreak In Southeast Asia
The overwhelming sharing of fake news amid coronavirus outbreak across the globe raised concerns among governments, including in the Southeast Asian region. In the past weeks, we have quickly found disinformation and misinformation on social media stirring public discussion and, at times, leading to unnecessary panic. In Malaysia, misinformation claiming that coronavirus would make people …
Singapore And Brunei Successfully Conclude 24th Edition Of Exercise Maju Bersama
Chief of Army, Major-General (MG) Goh Si Hou and Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF), Brigadier-General Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Khairul Hamed bin Awang Haji Lampoh co-officiated the closing ceremony of Exercise Maju Bersama on 06 February in Berakas Garrison, Muara District, Brunei. The 24th edition of the bilateral exercise was conducted from …
Grab And National Private Hire Vehicles Association To Jointly Provide Training Courses For Driver-Partners
Grab, the leading super app in Southeast Asia, and the National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA) today announced a partnership to provide Grab Driver-Partner Training Kit – a curated set of training courses to equip Grab’s driver-partners with the necessary skill sets to drive safely and stay relevant in today’s changing business environment. The Grab – …