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SINGAPORE: The outlook for the Singapore economy and jobs situation has been picking up, according to data released in recent weeks.
But observers expect a time lag before the benefits from these improvements trickle down to the needy. Hence, they still need help in the meantime.
To help the needy, the Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circles (IRCCs) came together and organised a community service event.
The event on Saturday cut across all race and language barriers.
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth & Sports and MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC, said: "I think this event is a reminder for us to respect our differences. To understand that race, language and religion are deeply personal things. But it's also a reminder that we need to respect and that we can also celebrate our similarities and common hopes and fears."
The event was the first joint project by the IRCCs.
It saw more than 300 less-privileged families, welfare recipients and those receiving help from various religious organisations in the Bukit Panjang area getting vouchers and food packs.
- CNA/ir
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