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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 15, 2020
Man charged with threatening girlfriend with knife, wants to marry her after circuit breaker ends
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SINGAPORE: A man was charged on Wednesday (Apr 15) with two counts of criminal intimidation against his girlfriend. Muhammad Syamil Mazlan, 31, is accused of pointing a long knife at his girlfriend at about 8pm on Mar 25 at an Yishun flat. Advertisement Advertisement Charge sheets state that he threatened her in Malay: “Kalau berani
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 14, 2020
MRT trains to run less frequently, some bus services will be suspended amid COVID-19 circuit breaker period
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SINGAPORE: With a “significant drop” in the number of people taking public buses and trains during the COVID-19 circuit breaker period, train frequencies will be reduced and selected bus services will be suspended, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a news release on Tuesday (Apr 14). “Compared to the pre-COVID-19 period, daily bus and rail
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 14, 2020
24 work pass holders barred from working in Singapore for flouting COVID-19 circuit breaker measures
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SINGAPORE: A total of 24 work pass holders have had their permits revoked and permanently barred from working in Singapore for breaking COVID-19 circuit breaker rules, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Monday (Apr 13). The work pass holders were caught eating, drinking and gathering in groups in the vicinity of Tuas View Square, a factory-converted
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 13, 2020
Family members of Pioneer Generation may buy discounted groceries at FairPrice on their behalf during COVID-19 circuit breaker
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SINGAPORE: Close relatives of members of the Pioneer Generation (PG) may purchase discounted groceries on their behalf during this circuit breaker period, said NTUC FairPrice on Monday (Apr 13). Under the PG discount scheme, seniors receive 3 per cent off up to S$200 spent on groceries at FairPrice outlets when they shop on Mondays and
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 13, 2020
MOM revokes work pass after holder breached COVID-19 circuit breaker measures
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has revoked the work pass of a work pass holder and permanently banned him from working in Singapore, after he breached circuit breaker measures. Investigations showed that the man, who works in an essential firm, finished work on the evening of Apr 9 but did not return home immediately after finishing
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
Circuit breaker classes: Yoga, tuition and gyms move online as Singapore gets used to operating in virtual worlds
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SINGAPORE: Armed with a large iPad, a laptop and a large monitor screen, over 40 tuition teachers with Raymond’s Maths & Science Studio press on with their regular lessons amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Although the lessons are held at the same time on the same day as before, all of the teachers now tutor remotely
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 11, 2020
S$300 fine for flouting circuit breaker measures, no more warnings: Masagos
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SINGAPORE: From Sunday (Apr 12), those caught breaking circuit breaker measures will all be fined S$300 instead of getting a written warning, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Masagos Zulkifli has said. “Enforcement Officers reported that there are still too many people not taking the circuit breaker measures seriously … stiffer penalties are clearly
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 11, 2020
Stay home for Singapore web portal with resources for circuit breaker period launched
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SINGAPORE: A web portal with resources for people staying at home during the COVID-19 circuit breaker period has been launched. “We are bringing in a whole community of resources from across Government and the people movement together, for you and your family,” said Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee in a Facebook post on
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 11, 2020
Lego sushi, artificial snow, obstacle courses: Parents get creative during the COVID-19 circuit breaker
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SINGAPORE: What started as a hunger pang for parent Andre Lim ended with him creating a building made of “Lego sushi” with his two sons. The 33-year-old said that he wanted to make sushi, but without an oshibako – a wooden mould for pressing rice and sushi toppings – he had to improvise. Advertisement Advertisement “I’m stuck at home so
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 11, 2020
In full: PM Lee appeals to older Singaporeans to stay at home during COVID-19 ‘circuit breaker’ period
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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday (Apr 10) appealed to older Singaporeans to stay at home for their own safety during the “circuit breaker” period. The elderly are more vulnerable to COVID-19. It is a “serious matter” if they contract the disease and the “chances of dying are much higher”, Mr Lee said
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 9, 2020
COVID-19 circuit breaker: Authorities shut shops, issue more than 150 stern warnings
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SINGAPORE: A total of 150 shops were shut by the authorities on Thursday (Apr 9) as they were not supposed to open for business during the COVID-19 “circuit breaker” period. These shops that were shut by Housing and Development Board (HDB) were mainly selling household and personal care items. Their owners were issued stern warnings. Advertisement Advertisement As part of the
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 9, 2020
COVID-19: Fines, prosecution in court for repeat offenders of ‘circuit breaker’ measures
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SINGAPORE: People who repeatedly flout the stricter safe-distancing measures as part of a “circuit breaker”to curb the spread of COVID-19 will face a fine or be charged in court. These measures include a ban on dining in, as well as on social gatherings in public or private areas. Advertisement Advertisement READ: COVID-19: Social gatherings of any size in both
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 9, 2020
Man charged with breaking into coffee shop, setting fire to tissue a day before circuit breaker started
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SINGAPORE: A day before circuit breaker measures shuttering shops kicked in, a man allegedly broke into a coffee shop, stole cash and set fire to a stack of tissue paper. Mohamed Sarib Abdul Aziz, 52, was charged on Thursday (Apr 9) over these offences, as well as for breaking into a house and stealing a
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 9, 2020
COVID-19: Food container suppliers face potential shortage during circuit breaker
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SINGAPORE: A prolonged circuit breaker in Singapore could pose a challenge to companies supplying disposable food containers, as demand for takeaway meals and food delivery soars amid stricter COVID-19 safe distancing measures. While food container suppliers said that they have stocked up, some of them expressed concern about keeping up with increased demand during the month-long
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