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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 7, 2020
Inter-agency task force to help migrant workers living in dorms affected by COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: An inter-agency task force will help migrant workers staying at three dormitories affected by the COVID-19 outbreak as “circuit breaker” measures kick in, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said in a news release on Tuesday (Apr 7). With restrictions in place to contain the spread of COVID-19, foreign workers will not be able to go
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
MSF outlines stepped-up assistance to vulnerable groups affected by COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and other Government agencies have stepped up measures to address various needs arising from the COVID-19 outbreak, said Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee on Monday (Apr 6). Mr Lee was responding to questions in Parliament from Nominated Member of Parliament Anthea Ong. Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 2, 2020
NTUC FairPrice outlet hit by COVID-19 case dispels rumour about affected worker
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SINGAPORE: NTUC FairPrice Finest at Bedok Mall announced a three-day closure on Wednesday (Apr 1) after one of its employees tested positive for COVID-19. Following the move, FairPrice published a note on Facebook on Thursday afternoon to dispel rumours about the staff member, and to “share the actions that [it had] taken”. Advertisement Advertisement READ: COVID-19 – Rise in Singapore’s
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 31, 2020
COVID-19: MINDEF defers all ‘non-operations-essential’ in-camp training, waives IPPT requirement for affected NSmen
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SINGAPORE: All “non-operations-essential” in-camp training (ICT) will be deferred with immediate effect until Apr 30 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced on Tuesday (Mar 31). The ministry will also waive the Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) requirement for affected operationally ready national servicemen (NSmen). Advertisement Advertisement “To further safeguard SAF
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 30, 2020
Temporary job placements, training opportunities for members of sports community affected by COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: Sport Singapore (SportSG) introduced a round of measures aimed at helping members of the sports community here whose livelihoods have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, including temporary job placements and training opportunities. These were announced by SportSG chief executive officer (CEO) Lim Teck Yin during a media briefing on Monday (Mar 30), conducted
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
More than S$5.9 million in donations to The Courage Fund for those affected by COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: A fund to provide relief for those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak has received more than S$5.9 million in donations. Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee gave this update on his Facebook page on Sunday (Mar 29). Advertisement Advertisement The donations to The Courage Fund will be used by Community Chest to support patients,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 27, 2020
COVID-19: Financial assistance schemes to help lower- to middle-income Singaporeans affected by outbreak
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) on Friday (Mar 27) detailed two financial assistance schemes announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat in the Resilience Budget that aim to help lower- to middle-income Singaporeans affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The Temporary Relief Fund and COVID-19 Support Grant will provide help to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 24, 2020
SNOC to ‘regroup’ with affected sports associations following Olympic postponement
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SINGAPORE: The Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) will “regroup” with affected National Sports Associations (NSAs) following the postponement of the 2020 Olympics, a spokesperson from the organisation said on Tuesday (Mar 24). This follows a joint-statement issued by the International Olympics Committee (IOC) and the Tokyo 2020 organising committee on Tuesday that the Games “must be rescheduled to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 23, 2020
Taxi drivers affected by reduced demand could be temporarily redeployed as ‘transport ambassadors’: Khaw Boon Wan
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SINGAPORE: Taxi drivers who have seen their incomes drop as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak may be employed temporarily as “transport ambassadors”, Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan said on Monday (Mar 23). Speaking during a visit to the future Bright Hill MRT station, he said these ambassadors could help ensure physical distancing between
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 18, 2020
Union members affected by COVID-19 outbreak to receive one-off relief of up to S$300: NTUC
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SINGAPORE: Union members who have lost income due to the COVID-19 outbreak can receive up to S$300 in a one-off cash relief, NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng announced on Wednesday (Mar 18). This is part of S$25 million committed by the Government, NTUC and its affiliated unions and associations to the NTUC Care Fund (COVID-19). Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 18, 2020
COVID-19 FAQ: How are Singaporeans in Malaysia affected by the restricted movement order?
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Singapore Malaysia’s restricted movement order kicked in from Wednesday (Mar 18), with citizens barred from leaving the country and foreigners stopped from entering. But what does it entail for Singaporeans who are in Malaysia? Tourists wearing protective masks take a picture at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo: AP/Vincent Thian) 18 Mar 2020 10:28AM Bookmark
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 17, 2020
Companies affected by Malaysia travel restrictions to receive S$50 allowance per worker for 14 nights
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SINGAPORE: Companies affected by Malaysia’s travel restrictions amid the COVID-19 outbreak will receive an allowance of S$50 per worker for 14 nights to cover the extra costs incurred, said Manpower Minister Josephine Teo on Tuesday (Mar 17). This comes after Malaysia announced it would bar citizens from going overseas and foreigners from entering the country for about two
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Operations at climbing gyms Boulder+, Climb Central affected over COVID-19 link
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SINGAPORE: Operations at two climbing gyms in Singapore have been affected after both businesses said a COVID-19 case visited its premises. Boulder+ and Climb Central announced on their social media pages that they would be taking several measures to deal with the development, while urging customers to take precaution. It is unclear if the cases
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 4, 2020
COVID-19 has affected almost all Iran’s provinces, death toll hits 92
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DUBAI: An outbreak of novel coronavirus has affected almost all of Iran’s provinces, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday (Mar 4), according to the official presidency website. “This disease is a widespread disease,” he said during a cabinet meeting. “It has reached almost all our provinces and in one sense it’s a global disease.”
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