Some Singaporeans don't realise that Ministers like Chan Chun Sing bear the heavy responsibility of ensuring that Singaporeans have food to fill their stomach. So they make jokes whenever he shared photos of delivery of eggs or essential items..
With Malaysia going into a state of emergency, once again, we are confronted with the possibility that supplies from up north could be affected.
But so far so good. Here's what Min Chan said in a Facebook post:
"During my visit to DuPont this morning, I was asked by the media to comment on the impact of Malaysia’s Movement Control Order and State of Emergency on our supply chains.
Through the course of the pandemic, we always have to prepare for potential disruptions to our supplies and supply chains. Over the last few months in particular, we have seen how quickly new clusters can emerge and spread, resulting in governments around the world having to take tough measures to control the transmission of the virus, sometimes disrupting the supply chains.
We are in close contact with our Malaysian counterparts regarding the latest moves they have taken to prevent the virus from spreading further. We are both committed to working closely together to maintain the integrity and interdependence of our bilateral supply lines. Over the last two days, there have been no disruptions to our supply chains and goods have continued to flow freely between our countries.
In light of the uncertain global situation, Singapore has continued to build up a healthy stockpile of essential food items. We have also strengthened our diversification efforts and opened up new supply lines with many other countries. Strengthening our supply chain resilience is a never ending job and we will continue to press on with these efforts.
As the pandemic continues, it is important that we all remain vigilant. I want to assure Singaporeans that our supply chains are continually being diversified and strengthened We are quietly confident but not complacent. I also thank Singaporeans for staying calm and adaptable amidst the evolving situation which has allowed us to better mitigate potential disruptions and stay resilient.
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