When a Good Deed Turns Into a Back‑Stab
Recently, Singaporean entrepreneur Tan Min‑Liang, the brains behind gaming gear giant Razer, ran into a snarky storm of criticism for doing something that most people might deem a total act of kindness.
The Mask Initiative
- In the height of the Covid‑19 crisis, Razer’s factories were temporarily repurposed to churn out surgical masks instead of the usual gaming headsets and mice.
- The plan? Send up to one million masks worldwide, starting with the South‑East Asia headquarters in Singapore.
The Praise Wave
Word spread like wildfire. Fans flooded the internet, thanking Tan for not only keeping the company alive but for putting his resources to a good use. Even Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds lent his voice of applause, making the initiative a celebrity‑approved triumph.
The Back‑Stab
- But not everyone was on board. One disgruntled supporter popped a comment on Tan’s Facebook, claiming the donor “forgot his Singaporean roots” and “donated them to other countries” instead of the homeland.
- The critic also tried to shame Tan into a low‑energy mood, as if giving help to other countries was somehow less loyal than staying local.
The Takeaway
In the end, Tan received the infamous snide message, a friendly reminder that good deeds can sting – especially when people smack you for doing what you think is right. It’s a weird lesson: sometimes even a million masks don’t shield you from a bout of criticism.
Mask‑Makers Meet the Mask‑Demand: Tan’s Tale of Singapore‑First & Global‑Next
Quick, Calm, Three‑Point Wonder‑Response
1. Singapore, the First Infiltration
Tan pointed out that when the self‑funded mask line opened in Singapore, that was the very first spot masks hit.
2. Global Export Surgery
From that tiny production line, the masks had already taken a scenic tour to Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, and a few more places—each time arriving like delivery‑men with a big “hello!”
3. Forever Shipping (All‑Day, Every‑Day)
With a pledge that they’ll keep sending masks “as long as we can help,” Tan’s message was as clear as a clean face mask: Singapore belies the world‑wide need.
One City, One Citizen
“I’ll do what I can for Singapore because I’m Singaporean…and I’ll keep contributing as long as I can,” Tan declared—no apology in sight.
But Face Together, Strive Together
He reminded everyone that we’re all “citizens of the world” and that this crisis is a collective ballgame where every hand—no matter how thick the gloves—counts.
When Tan issued this calm, three‑point counter‑statement, the world responded with unbridled applause, cheers, and the kind of support that makes you wish you’d delivered a mask yourself.
Razer’s Singapore Mask Factory Goes Live
Just 24 days after kicking off the project, Razer’s fully automated mask production line in Singapore is now up and running. The company says they’re aiming to churn out around 5 million masks a month.
Why This Matters
Unlike most mask makers that roll out their products in a half‑cleaned kitchen, Razer’s gear comes from an ISO 13485 certified, climate‑controlled room. In short, the masks are built in a place that feels more like a spaceship than a factory, and they’ll carry local and international certifications.
Some Big Names in the Tech Kingdom—Who’s Contributing?
- Jack Ma – The Alibaba founder is giving emergency kits (face masks, testing swabs, the works) to 24 Latin American countries and several of Asia’s poorest nations.
- Elon Musk – Tesla’s CEO promised a free shipment of ventilators to every country where Tesla operates.
- Jack Dorsey – Twitter’s co‑founder earmarked a hefty $1.4 billion for COVID‑19 relief.
All these figures are diving headfirst into the pandemic scramble, showing that hackathon mode isn’t just for coding challenges.
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