Close to 3000 migrant workers attended live screenings at Cochrane and Terusan Recreation Centres
Singapore, 20 November 2023 – With the goal of fostering inclusivity, StarHub organised live screenings of the ICC World Cup Finals 2023 between India and Australia yesterday at two recreation centres for migrant workers. In collaboration with Ministry of Manpower @ Assurance, Care and Engagement (ACE) Group, the live screenings at Cochrane and Terusan Recreation Centres saw close to 3000 migrant workers attend.
The ICC Cricket World Cup Finals 2023 saw Australia crowned the world champions of cricket for the sixth time. With support from DBS Bank, Nokia and Singapore Anti-Tuberculosis Association (SATA), members of the migrant workers community witnessed a historic run by Australian Travis Head who became the third Australian to achieve a century in the finals with 137, leading Australia to stop India’s ten-game undefeated streak.
“StarHub believes in the power of connectivity, not just through technology, but also through shared experiences,” said Johan Buse, Head of Consumer Business Group, StarHub. “As the Home of Sports with the most complete suite of live sports content available on one platform, StarHub is proud to be able to bring the world’s largest cricket event live to the migrant worker community in Singapore. Many who are fans of India’s cricket team were able to catch the historic event, support their team and celebrate the spirit of the sport.”
For more information on upcoming cricket events or for other live sports competitions on StarHub TV’s Sport+ pass and bundles, please visit https://www.starhub.com/personal/promotions/home-of-sports.html.
About StarHub
StarHub is a leading homegrown Singapore company that delivers world-class communications, entertainment and digital services. With our extensive fibre and wireless infrastructure and global partnerships, we bring to people, homes and enterprises quality mobile and fixed services, a broad suite of premium content, and a diverse range of communication solutions. We develop and deliver to corporate and government clients solutions incorporating artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, Internet of Things and robotics. We are committed to conducting our business in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. Listed on the Singapore Exchange mainboard, StarHub is a component stock of the SGX iEdge SG ESG Leaders and Transparency Indices and included in ESG-focused FTSE4Good Index Series. StarHub is ranked as the world’s most sustainable Wireless Telecommunications Service Provider and Singapore’s most sustainable Telco, in Corporate Knights Global 100. Visit www.starhub.com for more information.
About ACE Group
The ACE Group safeguards the well-being of migrant workers by enhancing the healthcare, housing and social resilience of the migrant worker ecosystem. This is achieved by providing access to basic medical care and mental health support for migrant workers, improving living standards across migrant worker accommodation and developing more attractive recreation options. Forward deployed officers also directly engage with migrant workers to ensure their needs are met and issues are resolved to prevent escalation. The ACE Group also works in partnership with stakeholders including employers, dormitory operators and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), to co-create effective solutions, and engender a supportive and empowered migrant worker stakeholder ecosystem.
