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The reality is that MSF Singapore’s clarification will NEVER viral the way the original criticism did. A number of folks sent the post to me because the individual who had posted it had taken the opportunity to attack me. Some sent to me to flag it up for my attention and asked me to help the lady. Some taunted and mocked me.
I have no regrets about the work I do on this front. I used to share more because it helps us understand the complexities better but more critically it was to encourage folks to be proactive and approach people who appear to need help.
But obviously I post less on the people I meet and assist because I know what the mob would do with it. My advice still remains. If in doubt, provide assistance. It’s ok if we are ‘taken for a ride’ because you never know, it may well have been critical. Speak to them, listen, find out more, take down details and let us know so that we can follow up and verify. Things aren’t often as it seems but we will help where needed. Don’t just take an image, write and slam but yet nothing structurally is done to help the person.
Often, if things sound quite so bad, there is definitely help available.
Call ComCare 1800 222 0000
https://www.facebook.com/155387247827735/posts/3498717873494639/?d=n
I know our dear Encik who passed away a number of years back. What a personality.
After note:
This is the consequence.
(Just corresponded with some of the folks who helped to locate the lady and who had spoken to her)
Lady is distraught by all the attention the post has brought to her. The manager at the hawker stall there has stopped any further contact with her.
She fed back that ever since the post went up she has been harassed at home by people who have been flocking to where she is staying.
I know many of you mean well. But please stop going to her place of work or approaching her and her family. They are in significant distress.
Thanks.
