Singtel raises $2m for COVID-affected groups and frontliners

The group will provide care packages to support consumers and SMEs.

Singtel has raised $2m collectively to provide support for those affected by COVID-19, an announcement revealed. The Singtel Touching Lives Fund will channel this donation to 18 charities and social enterprises.

The fund will be used to extend a care package of services to help vulnerable groups in the community and to support frontline healthcare workers and volunteers.

Contributions from Singtel’s Management Committee, a voluntary 10% cut in fees for the upcoming financial year from its Board of Directors, and voluntary contributions from Singtel’s directors and staff comprise the collected funds,

Starting 1 April, the group will also provide a care package of free services ranging from free entertainment for the general public to business solutions for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs).

SMEs implementing work-from-home plans, remote working or split team arrangements will get six months of free usage of tools and access to Singtel’s 99sme.sg e-marketplace where they can set up their online shops.

All residents will also get three months of free access to Singtel’s CAST streaming app, whilst Singtel TV customers will have free access to 30 channels.

A free 30-day COVID-19 insurance coverage by income will also be extended to new and existing prepaid customers, whilst all Singtel mobile customers will get data-free messaging on WhatsApp.

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