The_King Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 As we’ve learned over the past couple of weeks, kiasu-ism is universal. Since the coronavirus became a global pandemic, folks outside Asia have raided supermarkets and stores as well — but instead of seizing instant noodles en masse, it is pasta that is being hoarded. But even as local politicians call for calm and the internet pokes fun at panic-shopping, hoarders are gonna hoard. Especially after the levels of paranoia went up a few notches late last night after Malaysia announced a drastic nationwide lockdown for two weeks that prohibits citizens from travelling overseas. The consternation set in pretty quickly on both sides of the border. Supermarkets and hypermarkets in Malaysia saw long snaking lines of customers who’ve filled up their trolleys with various groceries and household items, prepping themselves for a long stay at home. This, despite the fact that shops selling food and daily necessities will remain open during the lockdown. Even though we’re not under lockdown, Singaporeans have started to fall for their panic-hoarding tendencies again. Following Malaysia’s announcement last night, social media was replete with images and video clips of supermarkets abuzz with activity and people — an odd sight for a Monday night. Speaker of Parliament and Twitter celebrity Tan Chuan-Jin had to see it for himself. The man dropped by an NTUC FairPrice supermarket in Kembangan and FairPrice Xtra at NEX shopping mall in Serangoon, where he found out that things are busier than usual, but at least manageable. Minister of Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing has assured the public that Singapore still has months worth of stockpiles and are more than ready for disruption of supplies from Malaysia. “Although we are not facing any shortages, I urge everyone to continue to purchase in a responsible manner and to purchase only what you need,” he wrote on Facebook following Malaysia’s announcement. “Otherwise, no amount of stockpiling will be sufficient.” https://www.asiaone.com/digital/clips-emerge-online-people-swarming-supermarkets-after-malaysias-lockdown-announcement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The_King Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 no amount of stockpiling will be sufficient Prepper: ok hold my beer also to note: that prepper are also called survivalist. their stuff are design to last for years . so welcome to america FYI: some brand like spam and others can food are design to last over 10yrs and the mountain house are designed to last at least 25yr. Also sugar, honey, salt, bottle water does not expired. same goes for dried food or powder food 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) if you are into self sustainable and self sufficient . this is part of it Edited March 17, 2020 by The_King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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