COVID-19 Updates For Businesses

• MOM, BCA, EDB and HPB - 16,000 workers have yet to be scheduled for routine testing [Link]

• STB - Advisory on COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) for Visitors and Tourism Businesses [Link]
• MOM advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from COVID-19 affected areas [Link]
• MFA - Fast Lane for Essential Travel Between Singapore and the Republic of Korea [Link]

• MOM - Final reminder to employers to ensure workers undergo Routine Testing by 5 September [Link]
• MFA - Joint Press Statement on the Reciprocal Green Lane for Essential Travel between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore [Link]

• BCA - Employers to ensure eligible workers go through Rostered Routine Testing by 5 September [Link]

• MTI's addendum to President's Address 2020 [Link]

• STB - Advisory on Safe Management Measures Required For Tours Re-opening in Phase Two [Link]

• ESG - Safe management measures [Link] for:
• F&B establishments
• Retail establishments and lifestyle-related services
• F&B and online retail delivery

• MOM, BCA, EDB and HPB - Employers required to ensure workers undergo routine testing by 5 September [Link]

• Construction Restart Booster to support firms and workers for sector restart  [Link]

• MOM, BCA, EDB and HPB - Employers to ensure workers go through rostered routine testing [Link]

• Ministerial Statement by DPM, Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Minister for Finance, Mr Heng Swee Keat - Continued Support for Workers and Jobs [Link]

• STB - Advisory for Hotels in Phase Two [Link]

• BCA COVID-Safe Restart Criteria [Link]

• MFA - Joint Press Statement by H.E. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and H.E. Motegi Toshimitsu on the Resumption of Essential Business Travel Between Singapore and Japan [Link]

• MOM Press Release - Multi-Layered Approach to Ensure Safe Restart of Work [Link]
• MOM Press Release - All dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19 [Link]

• Enterprise Singapore Advisory for Phase Two Re-opening of Retail establishments and lifestyle-related services [Link]

• MOM Press Release - Foreign Worker Levy Waiver and Rebates Extended for Construction, Marine Shipyard and Process Sectors [Link]

• Enterprise Singapore Advisory for Phase Two Re-opening of Retail establishments and lifestyle-related services [Link]

• Joint Press Statement by H.E. Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore and YB Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia - Singapore and Malaysia agree on key aspects of the Reciprocal Green Land and Periodic Commuting Arrangement for Cross-Border Travel between Singapore and Malaysia [Link]

• STB Press Release - Towards the safe resumption of business events [Link]
• STB - Advisory on Safe Management Measures for MICE events [Link]
• Joint Press Release - Enterprise Singapore, IMDA and NRF commit S$40 million to National Innovation Challenges to help companies emerge stronger post-COVID [Link]

• MOM updated advisory on salary and leave arrangements [Link]

• Joint Press Statement by YB Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia and H.E. Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore -
  Malaysia and Singapore to implement the Reciprocal Green Lane for the movement of essential business / official travellers and periodic commuting arrangement for cross-border travel between Malaysia and Singapore [Link]

• Enterprise Singapore Advisory for Phase Two Re-opening of Retail establishments and lifestyle-related services [Link]
• Enterprise Singapore Advisory for Phase Two Re-opening of F&B establishments [Link]

• STB - Advisory for Hotels in Phase Two [Link]

• Singapore welcomes new members to Joint Ministerial Statement on Ensuring Supply Chain Connectivity [Link]

• Fines issued to F&B and Retail outlets by Enterprise Singapore in Phase Two Reopening [Link]

• STB - Gradual reopening of tourism establishments [Link]
• STB - Advisory On Safe Management Measures Required For Tours Re-opening in Phase Two [Link]

• Joint Press Release - Foreign Worker Levy rebates extended for Construction, Marine Shipyard and Process sectors [Link]
• BCA Press Release - $1.36b Construction Support Package to help firms resume work quickly and safely [Link]

• BCA - Latest updates on the restart of the construction sector [Link]

• Updated MOM advisory on Safe Management Measures for workers on employer-provided transportation [Link]
• New STB advisory on Safe Management Measures required for Attractions Re-Opening in Phase Two [Link]

• Enterprise Singapore - New standards to be developed to support resilience and sustainability [Link]

• NAC advisory on Phase Two of Re-opening for Arts and Culture Stakeholders [Link]
• NHB advisory on Phase Two of Re-opening for Museum Stakeholders [Link]
• IMDA industry-specific advisories for the COVID-19 situation [Link]

• EDB Advisory on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) for businesses [Link]

New Advisories and Infographics

Retail establishments and lifestyle-related services

• Enterprise Singapore Advisory for Phase Two Re-opening of Retail establishments and lifestyle-related services [Link]
• Infographic on Safe Management Measures at Retail establishments and lifestyle-related services [Link]

F&B establishments

• Enterprise Singapore Advisory for Phase Two Re-opening of F&B establishments [Link]
• Infographic on Safe Management Measures at F&B Establishments [Link]

Real Estate

• CEA Advisory on Phase Two Resumption of property transaction activities by Estate Agents (EAs) and Real Estate Salespersons (RESs) after the circuit breaker period, and Guide for EAs and RESs on resumption of activities during Phase Two [Link]

Press Release

• Helping businesses adjust and adapt to the new normal continues to be a priority [Link]

• MOH press release on moving into Phase Two of re-opening [Link]
• MOH press release on gradual re-opening of travel and changes to border measures [Link]
• MAS press release on Safe Transition to Phase Two of re-opening for the Financial Sector [Link]
• NEA circular on measures to be taken when re-opening/re-starting of swimming pools and water fountains [Link]

• BCA press release on resumption of all renovation projects, subject to availability of workers [Link]
• BCA advisory on resumption of all renovation works from 15 June 2020 [Link]
• BCA advisory on resumption of all renovation works from 15 June 2020 (华文版) [Link]

• Joint Press Release - Electronic Signing of Digital Economy Partnership Agreement [Link]

• MOM press release on workers in dormitories returning to work and updates on AccessCode [Link]
• Annex to MOM press release - AccessCode conditions for migrant workers [Link]

• 58 fines issued by ESG and STB in the first week of Phase One post Circuit Breaker [Link]

• BCA COVID-Safe restart updates [Link]
• BCA updated FAQs for a safe and controlled restart of the construction sector from 2 June 2020 [Link]

• Singapore and France affirm intent to maintain supply chain connectivity for essential food supplies amidst COVID-19 [Link]

• Singapore imports first shipment of eggs from Poland [Link]
• EDBI and SEEDS Capital to provide S$285 million in financing to promising startups to tide through COVID-19 period [Link]

• Minister Chan Chun Sing participates in Special Meetings of ASEAN Economic Ministers and ASEAN Plus Three Economic Ministers [Link]

• Joint press statement by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Trade and Industry on the Singapore-China Fast Lane for Essential Travel [Link]
• Additional loan and cashflow support for landlords and businesses affected by COVID-19 [Link]
• BCA press release - More than 5,400 renovation projects approved to start work from 2 June [Link]
• BCA advisory on updated application requirements for renovation works [Link]

• MOM advisory on requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace after circuit breaker period [Link]

• [Updated] Joint Ministerial Statement on Action Plans to Facilitate the Flow of Goods and Services As Well As the Essential Movement of People [Link]
• ASEAN-China Economic Ministers’ Joint Statement on Combating the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Enhancing ACFTA Cooperation [Link]
• Singapore and Poland agree to strengthen economic cooperation and connectivity to tackle COVID-19 [Link]

• Roadmap ahead to Phase Two [Link]

• BCA press release on suspended renovation works and building works for landed residential properties (single dwelling unit) to resume from 2 June in a safe and controlled manner [Link]

• Ministerial Statement on the Fortitude Budget 2020 by DPM and Minister for Finance, Mr Heng Swee Keat [Link]
• Fortitude Budget Booklet [Link]

• ISCA-SAC Advisory: Safe Management Measures for Accounting Practices in the post Covid-19 Circuit Breaker period [Link]
• CEA Advisory on Phase One resumption of property transaction activities by Estate Agents (EAs) and Real Estate Salespersons (RESs) after the circuit breaker period, and Guide for EAs and RESs on resumption of activities during Phase One [Link]

• BCA advisory for a safe and controlled restart of the construction sector from 2 June 2020 [Link]
  
  

• Gradual Resumption for Museum stakeholders [Link]

• End of Circuit Breaker, phased approach to resuming activities safely [Link]
• Advisory on gradual resumption of business activities in phases starting from 2 June 2020 [Link]
• MAS advisory on Safe Re-Opening of more customer services in the Financial Sector [Link]

• NEA circular on measures to be taken when re-starting cooling towers [Link]
• NParks guidelines for COVID-Safe Landscaping [Link]

• Over 140,000 employers to receive $4 billion in next Jobs Support Scheme payout from 28 May [Link]

• Healthcare and education SMEs to receive more support for digitalisation [Link]
  
  

• Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing participates in second G20 Extraordinary Trade Ministers Meeting [Link]

• Germany and Singapore reaffirm collaboration on startups amid COVID-19 [Link]

• Response to public complaints of profiteering by online seller EKSK Mall [Link]
• Safe Management Measures for F&B establishments [Link]
• Safe Management Measures for retail establishments [Link]

• MOM advisory on requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace after circuit breaker period [Link]

• Guidelines for gradual resumption of business operations [Link]
• Enterprise Singapore expands E-Commerce Booster Package [Link]
• Enterprise Singapore issues composition fines on 2 companies for breaching Safe Distancing Measures at workplace [Link]

• [Updated] Joint Ministerial Statement on supply chain connectivity [Link]

• (Updated) Safe distancing measures for retail establishments [Link]
• (Updated) Safe distancing measures for F&B establishments [Link]

• Easing the tighter circuit breaker measures, preparing for gradual resumption of activity after 1 June [Link]

• Singapore and Japan agree to deepen bilateral cooperation to combat COVID-19 [Link]
• Singapore reaffirms commitment to facilitate cross-border flows with Australia, Canada, Republic of Korea and New Zealand [Link]

• MAS and financial industry provide additional support for individuals [Link]

• MOM advisory on salary and leave arrangements during Circuit Breaker [Link]

• STB launches new initiatives to further support tourism businesses and workers [Link]

• Inter-agency advisory on supporting mental well-being of workers under COVID-19 work arrangements [Link]
  
  

• Joint Ministerial Statement on supply chain connectivity [Link]

• Singapore receives essential supplies from New Zealand [Link]

• Government to continue support measures to protect livelihoods and stabilise businesses during extended Circuit Breaker period [Link]
• Tightened list of essential services and measures for workplaces which remain open [Link]

• Tightened safe distancing measures [Link] for:
• F&B establishments
• Retail establishments

• New Facility at interest rate of 0.1% to help banks and finance companies lower cost of loans to SMEs [Link]
  
  

• Support for businesses and individuals to defray third-party professional cleaning and disinfection costs for premises with confirmed COVID-19 cases [Link]
• More subsidised solutions to support working from home for businesses [Link]
• Hostel fined for breach of COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act [Link]

• Tightening safe distancing measures for F&B and online retail delivery [Link]
• Ensuring adherence to safe distancing measures amongst food delivery personnel [Link]
• Singapore concludes negotiations with New Zealand for Declaration on Trade in essential goods for Combating the COVID-19 Pandemic [Link]
• More than 140,000 employers will receive over $7 billion payouts to cover wages of over 1.9 million local employees [Link]
  
  

• 30 businesses instructed to cease operations and five composition fines issued for flouting safe distancing measures [Link]
• (Updated) Tightening safe distancing measures at F&B establishments
• (Updated) Tightening safe distancing measures at retail establishments
• (Updated) Tightening safe distancing measures at shopping malls and standalone stores [Link]
• Tighter safe distancing measures for F&B and online retail delivery

• Tightened safe distancing measures [Link] for:
• F&B establishments
• Retail establishments
• Shopping malls and standalone stores
• F&B and online retail delivery

• MOM's advisory on safe distancing measures for workers ferried by lorries [Link]

• ESG expands its Food Delivery Booster Package [Link]
• ESG and STB order 85 businesses to cease operations[Link]

• ESG and STB conducted over 10000 enforcement checks; 10 businesses instructed to cease operations [Link]
• COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020 Come into force on 8 April [Link]

• Eight establishments warned for non-compliance with safe distancing measures [Link]
• Tighter safe distancing measures for F&B and online retail delivery
  
  

• Ministerial Statement on the Solidarity Budget 2020 by DPM and Minister for Finance, Mr Heng Swee Keat [Link]
• Solidarity Budget Booklet [Link]

• MOM's advisory on salary and leave arrangements during Circuit Breaker [Link]

• Joint ministerial statement by Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Lao PDR, Myanmar, New Zealand, Singapore and Uruguay affirming commitment to ensuring supply chain connectivity amidst the COVID-19 situation [Link]

• (Updated) Tightening Safe Distancing Measures at Retail Establishments
• (Updated) Tightening Safe Distancing Measures at Shopping Malls and Standalone Stores  [Link]
  
  

• Food Delivery Booster Package to support F&B businesses with delivery orders [Link] 
• (Updated) Tightening Safe Distancing Measures at Food & Beverage Establishments

• Advisory on COVID-19 for businesses [Link] 

• Suspension of activities at workplace premises to reduce COVID-19 transmission [Link]
• MOM press release on additional safe distancing measures at the workplace [Link]
• Financial Services Remain Open and Available [Link]
• Port of Singapore Remains Open Amidst Additional Precautionary Measures [Link]

• Advisory for the Construction Industry - Suspension of Activities at Workplace Premises to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission [Link]
• Advisory for Companies Providing Facilities Management Service [Link]

• Infographic on essential services exempted from suspension [Link]
  
  

• COVID-19 relief measures: Upcoming legislative provisions to impose obligation on property owners to pass on the property tax rebate in full to tenants [Link]
• Enterprise Singapore rolls out e-commerce booster package to drive business transformation and diversification of revenue streams among retailers [Link]
  
  

• Temporary relief for inability to perform contractual obligations due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation [Link]
• Expansion of temporary scheme to help businesses manage manpower needs [Link]
  
  

• MAS and financial industry to support individuals and SMEs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic  [Link]
• Closure of public entertainment venues and suspension of events  [Link]
  
  

• Minister Chan Chun Sing participates in G20 Trade Ministers Videoconference [Link]
  
  

• Entry approval required for all Long-Term Pass holders [Link]
• Joint statement by Enterprise Singapore and Singapore Food Agency on enforcement measures for safe distancing [Link]
  
  

• Minister Chan Chun Sing holds videoconference with Republic of Korea Trade Minister Yoo Myung-Hee [Link]

• Ministerial Statement on the Supplementary Budget 2020 by DPM and Minister for Finance, Mr Heng Swee Keat [Link]
• Supplementary Budget Booklet [Link]

• Multiagency effort to support private bus industry impacted by COVID-19 [Link]

• Advisory on implementing safe distancing measures at shopping malls and standalone stores

• Advisory on safe distancing measures at the workplace
• Advisory on implementing safe distancing at retail establishments
• Advisory on implementing safe distancing measures at F&B establishments

• Employers advised to plan for more sustainable housing options for their workers usually housed in Malaysia [Link]
• MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notice requirements for work pass holders from Malaysia [Link]
• Joint statement by the Singapore Tourism Board, Enterprise Singapore and Singapore Police Force [Link]
• Joint ministerial statement by Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, New Zealand and Singapore affirming commitment to ensuring supply chain connectivity amidst the COVID-19 situation [Link]

• Further measures to help companies cope with COVID-19 situation [Link]
• Tighter measures to minimise further spread of COVID-19 [Link]
  
  

• MOM mounts enforcement operation to ensure workplaces comply with safe distancing measures [Link]

• Advisory for employers and self-employed persons on application for Leave of Absence (LOA) support for company-LOA or self-imposed LOA for workers returning between 14 and 20 March 2020 [Link]
  
  

• 89 Work Passes revoked for breach of entry approval and Stay-Home Notice requirements [Link]
  
  

• Joint Ministerial Statement by Singapore and New Zealand affirming commitment to ensuring supply chain connectivity amidst COVID-19 situation [Link]
• Companies encouraged to impose Leave of Absence for employees returning between 14 And 20 March 2020 [Link]

• Advisory on COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) for businesses [Link]
• Advisory on safe distancing at retail establishments
• Advisory on safe distancing at F&B establishments

• Advisory on safe social distancing measures at the workplace [Link]
• Advisory for employers on employees' non-essential travel in response to updated advisory (COVID-19) [Link]
• General advisory for workplaces and frontline workers in response to confirmed cases of local transmission of COVID-19 in Singapore [Link]
• General advisory for workplace measures in response to DORSCON Orange situation in Singapore [Link]
  
  

• Temporary housing support for employers affected by Malaysia's Movement Control Order [Link]
  
  

• MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notices now covers all new and existing work pass holders [Link]
  
  

• Accomodating Workers Affected by Lockdown in Malaysia [Link]
  
  

• MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notices extended to ASEAN countries, Japan, Switzerland and the United Kingdom [Link]
  
  

• MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notices extended to Italy, France, Spain and Germany [Link]
  
  

• SG Clean Quality Mark extended to tourism and lifestyle businesses as part of nationwide efforts to uplift sanitation and hygiene [Link]
  
  

• Tripartite partners update advisory on managing excess manpower and responsible retrenchment in view of COVID-19 [Link]
  
  

• MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notices extended to more countries [Link]
  
  

• General advisory for employers if a confirmed or suspect case of COVID-19 is detected at the workplace [Link]
  
  

• Entry approval requirement for employers with work pass holders with travel history to Daegu city and Cheongdo county [Link]
• Temporary scheme to help manufacturing and services sectors manage manpower needs [Link]
• Press release on outcome of inspections of 3 Stars' premises under the Price Control Act [Link]
  
  

• More workers and employers taken to task for breaching Leave of Absence requirements [Link]
• Majority of employers compliant with entry approval requirements for work pass holders [Link]
  
  

• Concerted tripartite effort in line with the Stabilisation and Support Package to help tourism sector affected by COVID-19 [Link]
  
  

• Singapore's FY2020 Budget Statement by DPM and Minister for Finance, Mr Heng Swee Keat [Link]

• General advisory for employers if a confirmed or suspect case of COVID-19 is detected at the workplace [Link]
  
  

• Leave of Absence Support Programme extended to those serving Stay-Home Notice [Link]
• Mandatory Stay-Home Notice for work pass holders with travel history to mainland China [Link]
• Press release on inspections of 3 Stars premises under the Price Control Act [Link]
  
  

• "SG Clean" Campaign Launched To Rally Public And Businesses To Work Together To Keep Singapore Clean [Link]
  
  

• Advisory for businesses on large-scale events amidst the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) situation [Link]
  
  

• Supporting healthcare workers whose leave and holiday plans have been cancelled [Link]
• Two work passes revoked for re-entry into Singapore without prior approval [Link]
  
  

• Leave of Absence Support Programme (LOASP) [Link]
  
  

• Price Control Act letter of demand issued to retailer 3 Stars [Link]
  
  

• Actions taken by the Ministry of Manpower following confirmed COVID-19 case of Work Permit holder [Link]
• MOM issues updated advisory on enhanced precautionary measures for dormitories [Link]
  
  

• Transcript of Minister Chan Chun Sing's remarks at Ministerial Community Walkabout at Jurong Spring Division [Link]

• Work passes cancelled and employers’ work pass privileges revoked for breaching Leave of Absence requirements [Link]
  
  

• MOM, NTUC and SNEF's General advisory for workplace measures in response to DORSCON Orange situation in Singapore [Link]

• New requirements for employers who have work pass holders with travel history to mainland China entering or returning to Singapore [Link]
  
  

• General advisory for workplaces and frontline workers in response to confirmed cases of local transmission of novel coronavirus in Singapore [Link]
  
  

• Joint statement by Ministry of National Development, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Manpower on persons placed on Home Quarantined Orders and Leave of Absence [Link]
  
  

• Transcript of Minister Chan Chun Sing's remarks at Oasia Hotel Downtown [Link]
  
  

• MOF-MTI Media Release on Government support for firms and workers [Link]

• Advisory on the Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) for Businesses
  
  

• Update on additional measures by the Ministry of Manpower to minimise the risk of community spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 [Link]
  
  

• Transcript of Minister Chan Chun Sing’s Remarks at Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) Press Conference [Link]

• Issuance of Letters by the Price Controller to Sellers that have received consumer complaints [Link]
  
  

• Additional measures by the Ministry of Manpower to minimise the risk of community spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 [Link]
  
  

• Advisory for employees and employers travelling to and from mainland China and known affected countries