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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 7, 2020
66 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore; 2 new clusters at Little Gems Preschool and Kranji Lodge
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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 66 new COVID-19 cases on Monday (Apr 6), bringing the national total to 1,375, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its daily update. One of the new cases is imported and the remaining cases are locally transmitted. Twenty-four more patients have been discharged, taking the total number of people who have fully recovered to
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 7, 2020
COVID-19: Italy’s daily toll rises to 636, but new cases fall sharply
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ROME: Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy rose by 636 on Monday (Apr 6), more than 100 higher than the previous daily tally of 525, the Civil Protection Agency said, but the number of new cases fell sharply. The total death toll since the outbreak came to light on Feb 21 came to 16,523, the
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 7, 2020
After COVID-19, Southeast Asia strongly favours crackdown on wildlife trade
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BANGKOK: The coronavirus pandemic has generated overwhelming support for the closure of markets selling illegal wildlife across Southeast Asia, an epicenter of the multi-billion-dollar trade, the World Wildlife Fund said in a public opinion poll on Monday (Apr 6). About 93 per cent of about 5,000 people surveyed by WWF in March across three Southeast
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 7, 2020
Changi Airport Terminal 2 to suspend operations for 18 months amid COVID-19 pandemic
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SINGAPORE: Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 will suspend operations for 18 months from May 1, as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to impact the aviation sector, Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan announced in Parliament on Monday (Apr 6). Airlines currently operating at the 30-year-old terminal will be relocated to the airport’s other three terminals, Mr Khaw said. Singapore Airlines will
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
MPs support ‘unprecedented’ Budget amid COVID-19 outbreak
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SINGAPORE: Members of Parliament rose in support of budgets that will draw an unprecedented S$21 billion from Singapore’s past reserves, even as some called for prudence in marshalling the nation’s financial resources. Singapore could roll out support measures in quick succession amid the COVID-19 outbreak due to the foresight and diligence of earlier generations, who built up
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
COVID-19: Enforcement officers in HDB estates to ensure compliance of safe distancing measures
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SINGAPORE: Officers will be deployed in HDB estates to enforce safe distancing measures during the month-long “circuit breaker” period, said the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) on Monday (Apr 6). From Tuesday, the Government will deploy enforcement officers to discourage loitering and gatherings in public places, and to ensure there is no consumption of food and
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
COVID-19: SAF suspends Basic Military Training until May 4
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SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will suspend Basic Military Training (BMT) from Apr 7 to May 4, in line with the nationwide COVID-19 safe distancing measures. “With the increase in transmission of local cases, the SAF reviewed the impact of suspension and concluded that there would be little impact on operations as active units would be
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
WP’s Pritam Singh calls for ‘thorough review’ of Singaporean living wage following ‘useful lessons’ from COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh called for “a thorough review of what a living wage in Singapore ought to be” for Singaporeans, following the announcement of the Solidarity Budget on Monday (Apr 6) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking in Parliament, Mr Singh and other WP Members of Parliament (MPs) expressed their support
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
COVID-19: All pre-school operators to provide 50% off school fees for one month for Singaporean children
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SINGAPORE: Parents of Singaporean pre-schoolers will get 50 per cent off their nett school fees for a month, for children who are not attending classes during the “circuit breaker” period. “The offset will be effected from the May 2020 invoice for parents,” said the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and the Ministry of Education
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
Malaysia identifies 2 new COVID-19 clusters resulting from mass gathering events
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has identified two COVID-19 clusters as a result of mass gathering events, health director-general Noor Hisham Abdullah said at a press conference on Monday (Apr 6). The clusters were from a church gathering at Kuching, Sarawak and a wedding held in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor. Advertisement Advertisement Dr Noor Hisham said that
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
‘Severely overcrowded’ Serangoon Road electronics shop ordered to close amid concerns of COVID-19 transmission
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SINGAPORE: An overcrowded electronics shop along Serangoon Road was ordered to close on Monday (Apr 6) for violations under the Infectious Diseases Act, as Singapore fights to contain the spread of COVID-19. In a news release, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said officers from the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) conducted safe distancing checks on UniverCell
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
ComfortDelGro board, top management to take pay cuts amid COVID-19 outbreak
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SINGAPORE: ComfortDelGro Group on Monday (Apr 6) announced that its board of directors and senior management would be taking voluntary fee and pay reductions amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Directors of the group’s three listed companies – ComfortDelGro, SBS Transit and VICOM – will take a voluntary 20 per cent cut in directors’ fees until
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 6, 2020
Highlights: Heng Swee Keat announces third round of COVID-19 support measures in new ‘Solidarity Budget’
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SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announced on Monday (Apr 6) a third round of support measures to help tide businesses, workers and households through the COVID-19 outbreak. The new “Solidarity Budget” follows the Unity Budget announced on Feb 18 and the Resilience Budget of Mar 26, and comes amid what Mr Heng
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