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COVID-19: Singapore will start reopening borders “selectively”, says Gan Kim Yong | In full
Singapore may lift its circuit breaker when community cases fall to zero or single digits over a sustained period, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said in Parliament on Monday (May…
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COVID-19: Josephine Teo’s response when asked if Govt would consider apologising to migrant workers
NMP Anthea Ong asked in Parliament on Monday (May 4) if the Singapore Government would consider issuing an apology to migrant workers for what she called "dismal conditions" in their…
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COVID-19 update, May 4: Singapore reports 573 new cases, first dorm cluster closed
Singapore reported 573 new cases of COVID-19 infections on May 4, bringing the national tally to 18,778. Most of the new cases are migrant workers staying in dormitories, while the…
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RSAF’s UAV squadron makes adjustments amid COVID-19 circuit breaker
As most of Singapore stays home during the COVID-19 circuit breaker period, an air force unit is keeping the country safe. As part of the Republic of Singapore Air Force…
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Legislation to cap commission fees of delivery apps has to be carefully considered: Chee Hong Tat
In Parliament on May 4, one MP asked if legislation will be considered to enable restaurants to pay lower commissions to third-party food delivery companies during the COVID-19 circuit breaker.…
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About 4,000 students return to school during full home-based learning period
Around 3,300 primary school and 700 secondary school students went to school daily during the full home-based learning (HBL) period. They generally fall under three categories: Those whose parents are…
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Nearly 300 homeless people have sought shelter during COVID-19 circuit breaker: Desmond Lee
Nearly 300 people have sought shelter and assistance from the Social and Family Development Ministry during the COVID-19 circuit breaker. Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee gave this…
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Onus remains on MPs to continue to lead in critical times: Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin
Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin has reminded MPs to continue to lead the way in the fight against COVID-19. Because it's not business as usual, he added that there must…
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61-year-old arrested for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing NParks safe distancing officer
A 61-year-old man has been arrested for attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a National Parks Board (NParks) officer. The victim sustained serious injuries but was conscious when he was…
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Jobs Support Scheme: Over S$7 billion paid to employers in April, another S$4 billion in May
More than S$7 billion was paid to employers through the Jobs Support Scheme in April. Another S$4 billion will be paid out in May. Meanwhile, nearly S$1 billion is expected…