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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 7, 2020
Man charged after having bak kut teh meal at hawker centre while on stay-home notice
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SINGAPORE: A man who posted photos of a bak kut teh meal he had at a hawker centre while he was on a stay-home notice was charged on Tuesday (Apr 7) under the Infectious Diseases Act. Alan Tham Xiang Sheng, 34, is accused of exposing others to the risk of infection when he had reason to
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 4, 2020
SAF making thousands of calls a day to contact trace, check stay-home compliance as COVID-19 fight hits ‘critical juncture’
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SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is making between 1,000 to 2,000 calls a day to help contact trace and check compliance with stay-home notices as the Government ramps up measures to tackle COVID-19. The daily operation, which started on Jan 28 with calls to travellers from Hubei province, involves more than 1,300 servicemen and non-uniformed personnel.
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
ICA cancels Singaporean’s passport for breaching stay-home notice
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SINGAPORE: A Singaporean’s passport was cancelled by authorities after he breached stay-home notice requirements. The case has also been referred to the Ministry of Health (MOH) for investigation, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a news release on Sunday (Mar 29). Advertisement Advertisement READ: COVID-19: What it’s like serving a stay-home notice in a hotel READ: Jail
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
COVID-19: What it’s like serving a Stay-Home Notice in a hotel
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SINGAPORE: Being stuck inside a hotel room in Honolulu for three days wasn’t the end to her spring break Claudia Wu had expected, but the day after she got to Hawaii, the US state went into a COVID-19 lockdown. She and her group of five whiled the time away watching television and surfing the net, before they
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 27, 2020
Jail terms, fines for those who breach COVID-19 safe-distancing rules, stay-home notice
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SINGAPORE: Individuals, event organisers and owners of premises who break rules meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Singapore could face jail terms and fines under new regulations that came into effect at 11.59pm on Thursday (Mar 26). Those who breach their stay-home notice will also face similar penalties. Advertisement Advertisement The regulations, which come under
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
COVID-19: Travellers to Singapore will receive notice of stay-home requirement before arrival
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SINGAPORE: Travellers arriving in Singapore from 9am on Friday (Mar 27) will be notified of their stay-home requirement via email before they arrive in the country, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a news release on Wednesday. The move will enable travellers to be notified of the requirements in advance, instead of only
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19: Those who breach stay-home notice will be charged in court, says Shanmugam
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SINGAPORE: Those who breach stay-home notices issued to curb the COVID-19 pandemic will be charged in court, Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam told Parliament on Wednesday (Mar 25). “I have given very clear instructions,” he said. “Where these cases (of breaches) are verified to be true, we will charge in court.” Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
Work pass holders from Malaysia must obtain MOM approval and serve stay-home notice
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SINGAPORE: All work pass holders and their dependants entering Singapore from Malaysia – regardless of the mode of travel – must now obtain approval from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) before starting their journey. They will also be placed on a mandatory 14-day stay-home notice upon their arrival, said the ministry on Wednesday (Mar 25). Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
Returning Singapore residents from UK, US to serve stay-home notices at hotels
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SINGAPORE: Returning Singapore residents who have travelled to the United Kingdom and United States will be taken from the airport to hotels to serve out their 14-day stay-home notices, authorities said on Tuesday (Mar 24). Those returning from the two countries make up the largest share of imported cases so far, and this move will help prevent
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 23, 2020
Less than 10% of students, staff on leave of absence or stay-home notice: MOE
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SINGAPORE: Less than 10 per cent of students and staff across all schools have been placed on a leave of absence or given a stay-home notice, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said on Sunday (Mar 22). This includes students and staff across all schools, including special education (SPED) schools and MOE kindergartens, said MOE’s director
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 21, 2020
89 work passes revoked over breach of entry approval, stay-home notice requirements: MOM
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SINGAPORE: A total of 89 work pass holders have had their passes revoked as of Saturday (Mar 21) for breaching entry approval and stay-home notice requirements. In a press release, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said that the workers have been permanently banned from working in Singapore. Advertisement Advertisement MOM said it has also suspended
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
COVID-19 FAQ: When will a stay-home notice be issued, and what does it mean?
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Singapore Singapore expanded its border controls on Sunday (Mar 15), with stay-home notices a key tool used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 here. But what does it entail, exactly? Passengers arriving in Singapore at Harbourfront Centre Ferry Terminal on Mar 5, 2020. (Photo: Try Sutrisno Foo) 16 Mar 2020 06:19PM(Updated: 16 Mar 2020 06:20PM) Bookmark SINGAPORE:
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
COVID-19: Entry approval, stay-home notices for all new, returning foreign domestic workers to Singapore
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SINGAPORE: All employers and employment agencies planning for foreign domestic workers to enter Singapore must obtain the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) approval prior to the commencement of their journey. Upon arrival in Singapore, all new or returning foreign domestic workers from any country will also be placed on a mandatory 14-day stay-home notice. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
COVID-19: Stay-home notices for all travellers entering Singapore from ASEAN countries, Japan, UK, Switzerland
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SINGAPORE: People who enter Singapore with recent travel history to ASEAN countries, Japan, Switzerland or the United Kingdom will be issued with a 14-day stay-home notice. This will take effect from 11.59pm on Monday (Mar 16) and applies to all travellers, including Singapore residents, long-term pass holders and short-term visitors, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on
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