July 20, 2020, 10:16 AM
The recent elections might have placed the spotlight on how different political parties might wish to take Singapore forward, or what they can do to help Singaporeans get through the current crisis.
It is completely understandable given the macro nature of elections.
But a foundational basis of daily life is how Singaporeans help each other get by.
That community spirit was captured in a Facebook post by newly-elected MP for Aljunied GRC Gerald Giam.
Here is his post.
A family from Hougang-Punggol needed some mattresses for their children.A resident from Bedok Reservoir, which is the ward allocated to Giam, duly obliged.
Image from Gerald Giam Facebook
Image from Gerald Giam Facebook
Image from Gerald Giam Facebook
Mattresses which were "really good quality (and heavy!)". Giam praised the act and emphasised the need for more of 'this "gotong royong"* spirit in our communities'.
People in the community helping one another.
Image from Gerald Giam's Facebook page
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