29-04-2025
StarHub spreads digital literacy awareness among migrant workers
[SINGAPORE] Learning how to remit money digitally and spotting scam messages through gamification – these were some of the programmes conducted at a StarHub event on Sunday (Apr 27) for about 600 migrant workers.
Held at Kranji Recreation Centre with support from the Ministry of Manpower's Assurance, Care and Engagement Group, the event was organised to mark Labour Day and was part of the company's 25th anniversary celebrations.
A StarHub spokesperson said: 'As StarHub evolves from a telco to a technology company, we believe our responsibility goes beyond keeping people connected. Everyone should have the confidence to navigate the digital world safely and that includes our migrant worker community.'
The highlight of the event was the live screening of a cricket match in India. A majority of the attendees said that they enjoyed watching it with their friends as the sport is a strong connection to their homes and communities, added the spokesperson.
This marks the company's third cricket screening for the migrant worker community since 2023. PHOTO: STARHUB
This marks the company's third cricket screening for the migrant worker community since 2023.
This year's event placed an emphasis on digital empowerment. In addition to distributing prepaid SIM cards, StarHub introduced a Stay Cyber-Sharp booth to raise digital safety awareness. Western Union, the official cricket broadcast sponsor, also joined in with a booth to promote more reliable and safer remittance practices.
When asked about future plans, the spokesperson said: 'StarHub will continue to explore opportunities to engage migrant workers through experiences that combine entertainment with empowerment, such as digital literacy efforts, social inclusivity and online safety education.'
The event was conducted in line with the company's refreshed corporate social responsibility charter, whereby the initiative aimed to align with the business objectives and values of StarHub and deliver impactful societal outcomes to address community needs.
