May 12, 2020, 12:33 AM
Razer CEO Tan Min-Liang previously announced that a facility to manufacture surgical masks in Singapore has been set up by the company to produce five million masks per month.
Free surgical masks to be dispensed via vending machines
On May 11, the tech company said that 20 vending machines dispensing surgical masks will be set up across Singapore, which will be distributed for free via QR codes on the Razer Pay app.
The vending machines will be placed islandwide, including at all malls under Frasers Property Retail and JustCo co-working spaces, according to the company.
Photo courtesy of Razer
All machines will be progressively installed by June 1, 2020, before circuit breaker measures are expected to be lifted.
To redeem the masks, users will need to register for Razer Pay, the company's mobile wallet app, to verify their identity.
Users who want to redeem masks are required to be at least aged 16 and above.
During the beta testing period, the app will issue a QR coupon code valid for three months, which can be scanned at vending machines for mask collection.
"Razer’s mask vending machines would ensure that the public always has access to masks when out and about," the company said.
"For example, if anyone has forgotten or misplaced their reusable masks, they will be able to purchase a single use Razer surgical mask anytime from the conveniently located network of vending machines."
Razer Pay app requirement set up to prevent fraud
According to Tan, the requirement for verification via the Razer Pay app was to prevent fraud and ensure that there will not be a free-for-all for the masks.
He acknowledged that there had been negativity regarding the verification process, but added that the company had limited authority on verification processes compared to the government.
"We aren't the government and have no access to the Identity Cards etc. We're funding this completely ourselves and would like to ensure there's no fraud," Tan shared in a Facebook post.
In addition to one million masks donated globally, Razer will also be donating up to five million masks to all Singaporeans and residents, he said.Top image via Razer
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