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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 9, 2020
COVID-19: Additional safe distancing measures implemented on public transport
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SINGAPORE: Additional safe distancing measures will be implemented on public transport networks as Singapore steps up efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. This comes after the elevated safe distancing measures set by the multi-ministry task force were implemented on Tuesday (Apr 7), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a news release on Thursday. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
More aid for Malaysian SMEs as Muhyiddin unveils additional RM10 billion package amid COVID-19
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government on Monday (Apr 6) announced an additional stimulus package worth RM10 billion (US$2.3 billion) to help struggling small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. In a live televised address, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin noted that SMEs contributed to 40 per cent of the economy, adding that it
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
Singapore sends additional medical supplies to support Indonesia’s fight against COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: Singapore has sent more medical supplies to help Indonesia tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Friday (Apr 3). The latest shipment, which came at the request of Indonesia, follows discussions on Mar 11 between leaders of the two countries, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President Joko Widodo, on ways
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
COVID-19: Malaysia records 217 new cases and 3 additional deaths
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported 217 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday (Apr 3), bringing the total number of people tested positive to 3,333. Health Ministry director-general Noor Hisham Abdullah said at a press conference that an additional three deaths were recorded, bringing the total number of fatalities to 53. Advertisement Advertisement “Of the 217 that tested positive,
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 2, 2020
Dormitory operators required to adopt additional measures to minimise risk of COVID-19 transmission: MOM
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SINGAPORE: Operators of workers’ dormitories have been required to adopt additional measures to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission since Wednesday (Apr 1), said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). These measures include no inter-mixing of workers between dormitory blocks, with workers “strongly advised” to stay in their rooms and minimise physical interactions, said MOM in an
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 23, 2020
DPM Heng Swee Keat to deliver ministerial statement on additional COVID-19 support measures
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SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat will deliver a ministerial statement on Thursday (Mar 26) regarding the Government’s additional support measures for workers, businesses and households in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ministerial statement will be delivered on Thursday afternoon in Parliament, said the Ministry of Finance. Advertisement Advertisement The
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 23, 2020
Malaysia government allocates additional RM600 million for Health Ministry to combat COVID-19
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PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian government will channel additional funds worth RM600 million (US$135.28 million) to the Health Ministry to support its efforts in combating COVID-19, said Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday (Mar 23). Speaking during a televised press conference, Mr Muhyiddin said the additional funds will be used to purchase equipment like ventilators and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 23, 2020
Schools remain safe places for children, additional precautionary measures implemented: Ong Ye Kung
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SINGAPORE: Schools remain safe places for children and many “significant additional precautionary measures” have been implemented to safeguard the entire system, Education Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Sunday (Mar 22). In a Facebook post a day before schools were due to reopen after the March holidays, Mr Ong said he had received many emails
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Senior-centric activities by government agencies to be suspended as part of additional COVID-19 measures: MOH
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SINGAPORE: All senior-centric activities conducted by government agencies will be suspended for 14 days from Mar 11 to Mar 24, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Tuesday (Mar 10). These include activities held at community clubs (CCs), residents’ committees (RCs), senior activity centres, active aging hubs, CREST centres, Health Promotion Board and ActiveSG sport centres.
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