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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 4, 2020
Singapore Pools to suspend lottery draws, close outlets and online betting service
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SINGAPORE: Singapore Pools said on Saturday (Apr 4) that it will suspend all lottery draws from next week and shut down its outlets to comply with ramped up measures to curb the COVID-19 outbreak. National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said during a press conference on the COVID-19 situation on Friday that Singapore Pools would have
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 31, 2020
Indonesia to suspend all foreign arrivals, barring a few exceptions
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JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Foreign Minister said on Tuesday (Mar 31) the government has decided to ban all arrivals and transits by foreigners in Indonesia to prevent a further spread of the coronavirus. Foreigners with stay permits and some diplomatic visits will be exempted from the ban, Retno Marsudi said, adding that the government aims to issue
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 23, 2020
Emirates reverses decision to suspend all passenger flights
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DUBAI: Dubai carrier Emirates reversed on Sunday (Mar 22) its decision to suspend all passenger flights, shortly after it said it would halt operations from Mar 25 amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The airline said it “received requests from governments and customers to support the repatriation of travellers” and will continue to operate passenger flights to 13 destinations,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 22, 2020
Emirates to suspend all passenger flights amid COVID-19 outbreak
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DUBAI: Emirates announced on Sunday (Mar 22) that it will “temporarily suspend” all its passenger operations from Wednesday in light of the COVID-19 outbreak that has forced countries to close their borders. The deadly coronavirus has caused the world to go “into quarantine”, affecting business for the airline, the chairman and CEO of the Emirates Group Sheikh Ahmed Saeed Al Maktoum said. Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 20, 2020
Methodist churches in Singapore suspend services to ‘break the chain’ of COVID-19 infection
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SINGAPORE: The Methodist Church in Singapore will suspend services for an initial period of two weeks to help “break the chain” of COVID-19 infection, said Bishop Chong Chin Chung on Friday (Mar 20). The decision was made after a meeting with the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) and various church leaders on Thursday, said
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 17, 2020
Philippines reports 45 new COVID-19 infections, airlines suspend operations
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MANILA: The Philippines’ health ministry on Tuesday (Mar 17) reported 45 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the country’s total to 187. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday ordered most of the 55 million people on the main island of Luzon, which includes the capital Manila, to stay at home for the next month after social distancing
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 15, 2020
Universities, polytechnics suspend overseas placements as Singapore widens border restrictions
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SINGAPORE: Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), including local universities and polytechnics, will suspend all overseas placements in light of new border restrictions announced by Singapore on Sunday (Mar 15). The Ministry of Education (MOE), together with the IHLs, have decided to suspend all official overseas placements, including internships and exchange programmes, until the end of July, MOE
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
US to suspend all travel from Europe for 30 days to fight COVID-19 outbreak
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WASHINGTON: The US will suspend all travel from Europe to the country for 30 days in an effort to curb the COVID-19 outbreak, said President Donald Trump on Wednesday night (Mar 11). The travel restriction will not apply to the United Kingdom, he said in a televised address. Advertisement Advertisement “To keep new cases from entering
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
COVID-19: Malaysian religious affairs minister says no need to suspend Friday prayers
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PUTRAJAYA: The COVID-19 situation in Malaysia is under control and there is no requirement for Friday prayers to be suspended, said religious affairs minister Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri on Thursday (Mar 12). He said that Friday prayers, which are obligatory for all Muslim males, should proceed with some adjustments, such as shortening the sermon. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
NBA to suspend season after Utah Jazz player tests positive for COVID-19
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LOS ANGELES: The NBA will suspend play starting on Thursday (Mar 12) after a Utah Jazz player preliminarily tested positive for the new coronavirus, the league said Wednesday. The test result was reported shortly before Utah’s game against the Thunder in Oklahoma City was to begin, and that game was abruptly postponed. Advertisement Advertisement The league said
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 10, 2020
COVID-19: People’s Association to suspend courses and activities for seniors
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SINGAPORE: The People’s Association (PA) will suspend courses, organised activities and interest group activities in community clubs and residents’ committee centres that seniors regularly participate in, it announced on Tuesday (Mar 10). This will involve about 2,600 classes and 11,000 interest group activities, with about 290,000 non-unique participants, said the PA in a press release. Advertisement Advertisement
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