DBS distributes masks and purifiers during Singapore haze
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DBS Bank will spend $1 million to distribute over 500,000 N95 masks and 100 air purifiers to vulnerable seniors and migrant workers in Singapore.
The bank plans to support social service agencies, reaching homebound seniors and collaborating with the Ministry of Manpower and dormitory operators to help migrant workers. DBS will provide 50,000 masks and 100 air purifiers to its partner agencies, like Allkin Singapore and Lions Befrienders, and will deliver purifiers directly to 500 seniors living alone.
The initiative responds to over six weeks of haze originating from fires in Indonesia, which caused air quality to reach unhealthy levels on September 4th. DBS will also distribute masks at migrant worker recreation centres, except for the Sembawang Recreation Centre, starting October 25th on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, DBS is supporting its own employees by providing N95 masks and flexible work arrangements, and the bank stated it will adjust its support based on evolving community needs.
On October 23rd, air quality in Singapore was again elevated, with the National Environment Agency forecasting potential PSI levels between 101 and 150.
