Hi Anon,
Why are Singaporeans panic buying?
This is an intriguing question that I think involves some psychology but the bottom line is because human survival instincts kicked in.
Our government has consistently reiterated that there is sufficient food supply and emphasised that they’ve been preparing for a day like this after the 2003 SARS epidemic.
While I can’t fully understand the extent of how some Singaporeans are panic buying, and our obsession with toilet papers, it’s not completely impossible to comprehend this strange behaviour either. People are just afraid that they will not have sufficient necessities and rather stock up now when they can.
What are more pressing issues that we should be concerned about Malaysia’s lockdown?
Employers have to find appropriate accommodation for Malaysians who have no place to stay in these 14 days
Employers whose foreign talent quota is made up of manpower from Malaysia, they have to consider how to reallocate or redeploy staff for businesses to carry on
More businesses might have to stop operations, or eventually close down
Lack of support for wages and difficulties with cash flow that is likely to last for a prolonged period
Our eateries will be largely affected
How can employers seek help?
They can approach MOM to link them up to their partners such as the Employment and Employability Institute or through MOM’s agency, Workforce Singapore
They can also use the SBF ManpowerConnect scheme - a partnership between Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and MOM to help companies in the manufacturing and services sectors better manage their manpower needs in view of the Covid-19 situation
Here’s the link: https://www.sbf.org.sg/media-centre/manpowercon...
Conclusion
Covid-19 is a battle that we need to fight for a prolonged period of time. Its impacts are also expected to last beyond a year. Hence, I think more attention needs to be placed on greater long-term concerns instead of panic buying.
So Singaporeans, don't panic buy please!
Hi Anon,
Why are Singaporeans panic buying?
This is an intriguing question that I think involves some psychology but the bottom line is because human survival instincts kicked in.
Our government has consistently reiterated that there is sufficient food supply and emphasised that they’ve been preparing for a day like this after the 2003 SARS epidemic.
While I can’t fully understand the extent of how some Singaporeans are panic buying, and our obsession with toilet papers, it’s not completely impossible to comprehend this strange behaviour either. People are just afraid that they will not have sufficient necessities and rather stock up now when they can.
What are more pressing issues that we should be concerned about Malaysia’s lockdown?
Employers have to find appropriate accommodation for Malaysians who have no place to stay in these 14 days
Employers whose foreign talent quota is made up of manpower from Malaysia, they have to consider how to reallocate or redeploy staff for businesses to carry on
More businesses might have to stop operations, or eventually close down
Lack of support for wages and difficulties with cash flow that is likely to last for a prolonged period
Our eateries will be largely affected
How can employers seek help?
They can approach MOM to link them up to their partners such as the Employment and Employability Institute or through MOM’s agency, Workforce Singapore
They can also use the SBF ManpowerConnect scheme - a partnership between Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and MOM to help companies in the manufacturing and services sectors better manage their manpower needs in view of the Covid-19 situation
Here’s the link: https://www.sbf.org.sg/media-centre/manpowercon...
Conclusion
Covid-19 is a battle that we need to fight for a prolonged period of time. Its impacts are also expected to last beyond a year. Hence, I think more attention needs to be placed on greater long-term concerns instead of panic buying.
So Singaporeans, don't panic buy please!