StarHub rolls out COVID-19 initiatives

Funding will come from contributions of up to one month of salaries.

StarHub is launching ground-up initiatives from its $650,000-worth COVID-19 fund, according to a news release.

The StarHub Cares COVID-19 fund comprises 10% of director fees in 2019, contributions of up to one month of salaries by its senior leadership team, and voluntary contribution from other staff.

The telco is also donating $300,000 to support healthcare workers, patients and community members affected by the pandemic.

In addition, it is assembling 2,000 welfare care packs for lower-income beneficiaries and defraying one month of housing rental for 2,000 lower-income seniors, in partnership with Care Corner Singapore.