NewsYahoo News SingaporeTaxi driver jailed 4 months for posting false message about food centres closing
SINGAPORE — A taxi driver was jailed for four months for posting a false message claiming that food centres would close and supermarkets will only open twice a week.
BusinessYahoo News SingaporeTwo more Jurong West places, wet market and FairPrice Xtra, visited by COVID-19 cases: MOH
Two more places in Jurong West visited by confirmed COVID-19 cases were listed by the Ministry of Health on Tuesday (26 May).26 May.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeAnother $800m for COVID-19 Support Grant: Heng Swee Keat
The Singapore government is setting aside another $800 million for the COVID-19 Support Grant, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said on 26 May.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeCOVID-19: New Bill seeks to force landlords to waive rentals for severely impacted SMEs
A new Bill to be read Singapore’s Parliament next week seeks to force landlords to grant rental waivers to their small-business tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
BusinessYahoo News SingaporeCOVID-19: Extra $2.9b for firms to keep workers employed – Heng Swee Keat
The Government is allocating an additional $2.9 billion to support firms to retain and pay their workers.
BusinessYahoo News SingaporeCOVID-19: $2 billion package to create 100,000 opportunities for workers – Heng Swee Keat
The Singapore government has unveiled a $2 billion scheme to create almost 100,000 opportunities in jobs, traineeships and skills training, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said on 26 May.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeCOVID-19: Government to set aside additional $13 billion in Contingencies Funds
The Singapore government will set aside an additional $13 billion in the Contingencies Funds, which is specifically for urgent and unforeseen expenditure needs.
BusinessYahoo News SingaporeSingapore unveils $33 billion 4th Budget as part of COVID-19 response
Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announced on Tuesday (26) that the government would be setting aside another $33 billion as part of its COVID-19 response.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeCOVID-19: Singapore confirms 383 new cases including 1 preschool staff, total at 32,343
SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 383 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore as of Tuesday (26 May) noon, bringing the total to 32,343.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeCOVID-19: Man charged with violating circuit breaker for illegal loanshark activity
A man was charged on 26 May with conducting illegal moneylending activities and breaching circuit breaker measures.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeCOVID-19: Expect rise in cases when circuit breaker ends – Lawrence Wong
Singaporeans must expect a rise in cases when the circuit breaker lifts, and economic and social activities resume.
NewsYahoo News SingaporePresident Halimah Yacob gives in-principle support to draw on past reserves a second time
Singapore's President Halimah Yacob has given her in-principle support for the government to draw on the country’s reserves for a fourth COVID-19 support package.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeNo plans to test old samples from pneumonia patients for COVID-19: Ministry of Health
There are currently no plans to test old samples from patients who had pneumonia before January, said Singapore's Ministry of Health on Sunday (24 May).
HealthYahoo News SingaporeCOVID-19: Singapore reports 344 new cases, total 31,960
The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 344 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore as of Monday (25 May) noon, bringing the total to 31,960.
SportYahoo News SingaporeWEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (18-24 May)
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore over the past week (18-24 May).
HealthYahoo News SingaporeCOVID-19: Sports facilities closed in Phase 1, but public may exercise outdoors with household members
Sports facilities in Singapore will remain closed in Phase 1 of post-circuit breaker period, but the public may exercise outdoors with members of the same household.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeCOVID-19: Singapore confirms 548 new cases, total at 31,616
The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 548 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore as of Sunday (24 May) noon, bringing the total to 31,616.
HealthYahoo News SingaporeCOVID-19: Over 15,000 pre-school staff tested negative ahead of reopening
SINGAPORE — More then 99 per cent of all pre-school staff who have undergone COVID-19 testing have been tested negative, as pre-schools prepare to reopen on 2 June.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeCOVID-19: Singapore confirms 642 new cases, total at 31,068
SINGAPORE — The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported a preliminary 642 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore as of Saturday (23 May) noon, bringing the total to 31,068.
BusinessYahoo News SingaporeTaxi, private-hire car drivers can continue deliveries until September
Taxis and private-hire cars in Singapore can continue to food, groceries and parcels until the end of September, said Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan.
CelebrityYahoo News SingaporeJolovan Wham apologises to Josephine Teo, retracts claims against Surbana Jurong
Activist Jolovan Wham has apologised for making corruption claims against Manpower Minister Josephine Teo in relation to COVID-19 community care facilities in Singapore developed by Surbana Jurong.
HealthYahoo News SingaporeCOVID-19: MOH lists healthcare services that can resume on 2 June
More healthcare services will resume over the next few weeks as Singapore exits the COVID-19 circuit breaker period after 1 June.
HealthYahoo News SingaporeNo known cases of COVID-linked syndrome among children in Singapore: health experts
There have been no known cases so far of children affected by a new life-threatening inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 in Singapore, said healthcare experts here.
BusinessYahoo News SingaporeNo COE bidding until motor dealerships, showrooms reopen: LTA
Bidding for COEs will continue to be suspended even after Singapore’s circuit breaker begin to be eased from 2 June.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeWP ex-chief Low Thia Khiang discharged from hospital, undergoing rehabilitation
SINGAPORE — Former Workers’ Party (WP) Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang was discharged from hospital on Thursday (21 May), the opposition party said on Friday.