Insight - Weighing efforts and impact in a time of crisis

At edotco, we believe that when put at the forefront of a disaster response, community initiatives should not be quick fixes that merely plugs a hole, says Mohd Izzaddin Idris.

WHILE the Covid-19 pandemic sent shockwaves across the globe, these unprecedented times, despite its darkest moments, have inspired people to come together. We witnessed acts of kindness that warmed our hearts as individuals and corporates measured up to actively support communities in need.

As a regional telecommunication infrastructure provider, edotco also saw a reason to respond to the human impact of the virus. We assessed the varying degrees of needs and earmarked the most vulnerable communities that might be overlooked.