Stern written warning, fine of $300 or charge in court for anyone in breach of safe distancing measures, starting from 9 April
The people who are found to be in breach of elevated safe distancing measures will face a stern written warning, ...
Day: 9 April 2020
Unity does not equate to blind adherence and dogma
Much as we like to keep things black and white, life just isn't that — rather it is the many ...
NTUC FairPrice asks all shoppers to wear masks while shopping in its stores
NTUC FairPrice “strongly encouraged” all shoppers to wear masks while shopping for groceries across its stores nationwide in light of ...
Viral message claiming fines for those without masks; no such regulations yet
A message has been making the rounds on social messaging platforms and various chat groups cautioning people that they will ...
DBS, OCBC and UOB vow no job cuts amid pandemic
The banking sector is the largest employer in Singapore. Amid the COVID-19 which has wrecked havoc on the economy, Singapore ...
Low wage urban poor struggle to survive amid COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore
The imposition of “circuit-breaker” measures in Singapore have led to the suspension of activities at most workplaces and public gathering ...
Netizens slam authority for light sentence given to policeman who was found guilty of molesting colleague
On Wednesday (8 April), a 29-year-old policeman who pleaded guilty for molesting his female colleague was given a fine of ...
Little bit funny but mostly confusing: Pandemic U-turns and head-scratchers
Now that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said that Cabinet ministers have started wearing face masks, it is inevitable ...
Elections Department says ST Synthesis started election prep of its own accord; Did not clarify if it is making plans for May/June election
On Monday (6 April), we talked about speculations that the general elections could be held sometime in May or June ...
Singapore seeks help from Taiwan for mask supplies, according to Taiwanese media
In view of the evolving situation of COVID-19 pandemic, many health experts around the world have stressed the importance of ...