No need to rush for supplies, says Chan Chun Sing, amid reports of surge in demand

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SINGAPORE: Singapore has ample supply of essential food and household items, said Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing on Friday (Feb ...

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It said that it had available stock in its warehouses and was looking to re-stock stores “expeditiously”.This comes as Singapore on Friday raised its DORSCON level to Orange from Yellow in light of the novel coronavirus situation. Mr Seah reiterated his call for calm in a Facebook post, cautioning that"if everyone starts to buy a lot more than what they need, there will never be enough".

“Currently, we have sufficient inventory in Singapore for food supplies and toiletries to meet customers’ usual daily needs,” said a Sheng Siong spokesperson.

 

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I couldn't get to buy mask everywhere I go. There are no stocks.

Does it really make you feel so good that you are the few survivor when everybody else feel hungry or die?

They ll be the 1s laughing at u if sg is put on lock down. 400mil ppl in china are on lock down. The virus doesn't discriminate, what makes u think sg is diff?

Is it overreacting 🤔

govsg what abt those ppl who really nd to buy on a need daily basis This is sad and embarrassing coming from Singaporeans

Why so kan chiong la these people. Chill la. Wah lao.

At first say no need so serious. Now ask us to quarantine. The thing is does people still fully trust the government

Unbelievable Kiasu Kiasi 'Singaporean'.

Wish that Singaporeans have more social responsibility. It's time for the extreme kiasu/kiasi culture to go.

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