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COVID-19: A muted start to Ramadan as Malaysia extends nationwide lockdown
On April 24, Malaysia kicked off Ramadan with a muted start, a day after the government extended a partial lockdown to mid-May. Authorities had banned Ramadan bazaars, and only food…
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Muslims in Indonesia mark Ramadan amid unprecedented COVID-19 lockdown
Muslims across the world are marking their first Ramadan in the time of the coronavirus. For the first time, millions will have to observe social distancing measures during the fasting…
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COVID-19 circuit breaker: Nearly 30 more shelters offer to house homeless
Almost 30 additional premises have offered to house the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together with the existing shelters, they will be able to keep 700 people off the streets.…
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Youth concerned about their mental well-being during COVID-19 circuit breaker: Poll
Recent polls have found that younger Singaporeans are particularly worried about the COVID-19 pandemic, and what it means for them. Findings from the National Youth Council showed that about three…
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COVID-19: Inter-agency government group urges employers to support mental health of workers
An inter-agency government group has urged employers to support the mental health of their workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A counselling hotline by the Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH)…
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Singapore private home prices down 1% in Q1 2020
Fewer homes were sold in Singapore during Q1 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Resale flat transactions fell about 7%. Meanwhile, sales of private properties plunged 12%, reversing three consecutive quarters…
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Pest control firms battling dengue face manpower crunch amid COVID-19 outbreak
The battle against COVID-19 could hurt Singapore's fight against dengue. Pest control companies said they had to slash manpower deployment by up to 90% due to tougher circuit breaker measures.…
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School attendance during full home-based learning comparable to normal periods: Indranee Rajah
Second Education Minister Indranee Rajah said attendance for full home-based learning (HBL) remains strong at about 96% — around the same as the pre-circuit breaker period. She added that the…
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Business as usual for food suppliers despite shorter operating hours at Johor Causeway
Shorter opening hours at the Johor Causeway kicked on April 24, but fresh food items are still reaching suppliers on time. At Ayer Rajah wet market, stall owners said nothing…
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COVID-19 circuit breaker: More than 400 people turned away at four ‘hotspot’ wet markets
More than 400 people were turned away at the four designated "hotspot" wet markets on April 24, as authorities enforced stricter entry rules. The new restrictions are based on an…