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COVID-19 FEATURES

SPREAD

COMPASSION

NOT FEAR

The world would be a better place if everyone shows mor e compassion and kindness to help ease the devastating
effects of the COVID-19 crisis

lot has transpired since This may manifest in many ways: In solidarity and support of our own Chairman’s Office Ong Pang Yen,
the turn of the decade – from as simple as adhering to people who are adversely affected on the importance of showing
Athe world is working hard social distancing, to not lying by the crisis and the MCO, Sunway compassion during a pandemic.
to contain a pandemic without a about overseas travels, hoarding Group staff, in collaboration with
vaccine in place yet, the global supplies when panic buying, as all Jeffrey Cheah Foundation have During the MCO, Sunway Clio
economy is on the brink of a these actions may determine life set up the #SunwayforGood Fund Hotel, Sunway Pyramid Hotel,
recession and unemployment is or death. to aid our healthcare colleagues Sunway Velocity Hotel and Sunway
steadily on the rise, claiming tens and those in essential and critical Hotel Seberang Jaya have been
of millions of jobs globally. These Now is not the time to preserve or services, as well as the most utilised as quarantine centres
are indeed unnerving times. reestablish the status quo – it is vulnerable communities, the B40 for Malaysians who had recently
about protecting human lives. in the vicinity of Sunway townships returned from overseas.
Though hope is in short supply nationwide.
these days, compassion should BE COMPASSIONATE, “We are thankful for all 5,000
never be. Now more than ALWAYS SETTING AN EXAMPLE Sunway employees who continued
ever, everyone should practice Some corners of society have “Cometh the hour, cometh the working despite the potential
compassion, big or small. man”, were the words of Winston risks,” said Ong.
taken advantage of this unsettling
environment to go on the offense, Churchill and they embody his
The crisis is a painful realisation spreading fake news, prejudice leadership during World War II. LOOK BEYOND SELF
and a reminder for governments It simply means when faced with During these times of stress
around the world to rebuild and racism on social media. From great need, a true leader will rise and uncertainty, one way to
reprimanding overseas students
countries in a more compassionate or workers for returning home, to the occasion. stay optimistic and positive is to
and humane manner. practice more compassion and
to racially attacking Chinese
citizens for supposed ignorance on That “hour” has returned in the gratitude.
LIFE IS VALUABLE hygiene, and many more. form of the COVID-19 outbreak.
It always takes a disaster for Leaders not only have to choose Have more compassion and always
people to realise the sanctity Others have risen above the the right path, they are also placed keep in mind that someone out
and frailty of life. This has in turn negativity by stepping up relief with the monumental burden of there has it worse than your
transformed into greater concern efforts for the most vulnerable. reassuring and guiding the public current situation. You may be on
for the most vulnerable in society, Our brave Malaysians on the front to follow government decisions the verge of getting a pay cut, but
a better appreciation of loved ones lines work tirelessly round the with compassion. a breadwinner just lost a secure
and an opening of our hearts to be clock to ensure communities are 9-5 job. You may grumble at the
more compassionate to those who safe. Companies, organisations How leaders respond to disasters long queues at the supermarket,
are vastly different from us. and individuals have channelled plays a key role in gaining public but somebody does not even have
millions to the COVID-19 fund, a trust and cooperation. “There enough income to buy necessities.
We have reached a crossroads special government fund which must be a fine balance between
where we must decide to take will give financial aid to those fear and compassion, and we Simply put, everyone is affected
the high road and be guided by directly affected by the pandemic. must lean heavily towards the by the crisis in their own different
our moral compass and ethics. latter. Celebrate compassion, ways, and a little perspective and
not submit to fear,” said Sunway compassion would only be good
Group Executive Director of and healthy in the long run.

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