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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
No road blocks conducted to enforce COVID-19 safe distancing measures, police say
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SINGAPORE: It is not true that the police have been conducting road blocks and issuing fines to people for not complying with COVID-19 safe distancing measures, said the Singapore Police Force on Monday (Apr 13). Messages have been circulating on WhatsApp and on social media, claiming that members of the public were stopped at road
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 13, 2020
3 establishments including Putien, Jollibee fined for breaching COVID-19 safe distancing measures
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SINGAPORE: Thirty businesses were told to cease operations and three establishments – including Putien and Jollibee – were fined following enforcement checks over the long weekend. Putien at 127 Kitchener Road, Komala’s Vege Mart at 125 Dunlop Street and a Jollibee outlet next to Causeway Point were each fined S$1,000 for failing to ensure proper
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
More than 200 fines to be issued to members of the public for flouting safe distancing measures: MEWR
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SINGAPORE: More than 200 fines will be issued to members of the public for flouting elevated safe distancing measures on Sunday (Apr 12), the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) said in a press release. The figures come a day after Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Masagos Zulkifli announced that those caught breaking circuit
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
COVID-19 measures: Safe distancing situation has ‘improved significantly’, but must still be taken seriously, says DPM Heng
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SINGAPORE: The situation concerning elevated safe distancing measures in public places has “improved significantly” compared to the last few days, particularly in wet markets, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on Sunday (Apr 12). However, he stressed the need for people to take the enhanced safe distancing measures seriously, given that one infected person
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
North Korea calls for stricter anti-epidemic measures
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SEOUL: North Korea called for more strict and thorough countermeasures to ensure the safety of its citizens from the fast spreading coronavirus pandemic at a political bureau meeting of the ruling party’s central committee, which was presided over by its leader Kim Jong Un, state media reported on Sunday (Apr 12). The Korean Central News
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
All beaches in Singapore closed as part of tougher COVID-19 measures: Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: All beaches in Singapore will be closed as part of efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The move was announced by National Development Minister Lawrence Wong in a Facebook post on Saturday (Apr 11). “In theory, we could keep most places open, so long as safe distancing measures are strictly adhered to.
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
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 8, 2020
Grab forced to close centre after crowd forms to collect food delivery bags amid COVID-19 measures
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SINGAPORE: Ride-hailing firm Grab was forced to close one of its offices on Wednesday (Apr 8) after a large number of drivers turned up to collect food delivery gear, on the second day of “circuit breaker” measures aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. Photos and videos circulating on social media showed long queues outside the operator’s
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 8, 2020
COVID-19: More than 7,000 breaches of elevated safe-distancing measures on Day 1 of ‘circuit breaker’
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SINGAPORE: More than 7,000 written advisories were issued on the first day of a nationwide “circuit-breaker”, a month-long period of enhanced safe-distancing measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. Most of these advisories were issued to members of the public in hawker centres and markets, said the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) in a media release
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 7, 2020
Malaysian Health Ministry urges workers in Singapore to stay on for 2 weeks amid circuit breaker measures
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians who are in Singapore but want to return home during the circuit breaker measures period should consider remaining in Singapore for another two weeks, said Health Ministry director-general Noor Hisham Abdullah. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday (Apr 7), Dr Noor Hisham said the Malaysian government is still discussing with the Singapore
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