Coding for change: Malaysians step up to offer helping hand

As movement restrictions make it difficult to offer assistance, individuals and organisations are building apps and services to ensure help is at hand. — 123rf.com

A trio of computer science students were on a semester break when the White Flag movement caught their attention.

Initiated by users on social media, the movement urges those in need during the pandemic to raise a white flag outside their houses or premises if they require help.