Speculations are rife that the next general election will take place very soon, and it is very likely that it will take place amid this Covid-19 outbreak. Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing proposed in Parliament today (April 7) some new measures as part of the Parliamentary Elections …
Read More »COVID-19: Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 To Suspend Operations For 18 Months From May 1
In a bid to save costs, operations at Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 will be suspended for 18 months from 1 May 2020. This move is made in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak that has hit the airline industry severely, as well as for Changi Airport, which has seen the …
Read More »COVID-19: Here Are The List Of 10 “Essential Services” That Will Remain Open
Minister Chan Chun Sing announced today (April 3) the list of essential services that will be kept going: All healthcare and social services Food and related services Energy Water and waste management and environment Transportation and logistics Information and communications Security operations Facilities management and critical public infrastructure Manufacturing activities …
Read More »COVID-19: Reusable Masks Will Be Given Out To S’pore Residents From 5 To 12 April
The People’s Association will distribute reusable masks to Singapore residents between April 5 and April 12. They can be collected from 3pm to 9pm on weekdays, and 10am to 9pm on weekends, with priority queues for senior citizens. Due to the increased severity and community spread of the COVID-19 outbreak …
Read More »GE 2020: This Is How A COVID-19 Election Will Look Like, But Is It Feasible And Fair?
The countdown to Singapore’s general election has officially begun. It’s known that the next general election must be held before 21 April 2021, but Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has noted that it could take place earlier. Moreover, the People’s Action Party (PAP) — which has governed Singapore for 61 …
Read More »Tough Times With COVID-19: Here Are 6 Retail And F&B Closures So Far In 2020
2020 will be the year marked by Covid-19. Beyond the foremost issue of public health, the virus outbreak has also pervaded many other areas like society and businesses. Survival is especially challenging in retail and F&B, where safe distancing measures inevitably result in a plunge in footfall. Rental and manpower …
Read More »Dear Mark: Coronavirus Edition 2 – COVID-19 Questions, Answered
For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering more COVID-19 (coronavirus) questions. If you’re getting tired of coronavirus content, I understand, but I also owe it to my readers to give them my take on the research—and the questions have been pouring in. Information is coming out at a rapid …
Read More »The RetroBeat: Games Done Quick will hold a special marathon to help with COVID-19 relief
Games Done Quick hit us with a bit bad news/good news today. Let’s give you the good news first! GDQ announced today that it will be hosting a mini-marathon, Corona Relief Done Quick. CRDQ will take place from April 17 to April 19. Sure, it’s not a week-long marathon, but …
Read More »Where to Find Financial Support During COVID-19
Americans are facing more than health concerns as a result of the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19, recently labeled a pandemic. As events and attractions postpone operations, many workers are being laid off until further notice. Those who can work may be faced with the choice between showing up sick …
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