COVID-19 Updates For Businesses

Latest Advisories

BUSINESSES

Businesses can go to covid.gobusiness.gov.sg for more information regarding the temporary suspension of activities due to tightened safe distancing measures.

General guidelines and infographic on Safe Management Measures at workplaces [Link]
Advisory on gradual resumption of business activities in phases starting from 2 June 2020 [Link]
MOM advisory on requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace after circuit breaker period [Link]
Updated as of 29 May 2020
MOM advisory on salary and leave arrangements during Circuit Breaker [Link]
Updated as of 25 Apr 2020

SAFE MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Safe management measures [Link] for:

F&B establishments
Retail establishments
Shopping malls and standalone stores
F&B and online retail delivery
Consumers
Updated as of 20 May 2020

Safe management measures for the manufacturing sector [Link]
Updated as of 28 May 2020

For cargo delivery personnel [Link]
For businesses receiving deliveries [Link]

For workers on employer-provided transportation [Link]

TRAVEL

Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19 [Link]
Updated as of 23 Mar 2020

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]
Updated as of 23 Mar 2020

Advisory for employers on employees’ non-essential travel in response to updated travel advisory (COVID-19) [Link]
Updated as of 20 Mar 2020

Date		Title
MAY
18 May		New Circular NEA circular on measures to be taken when re-starting cooling towers [Link]
15 May		Press Release Healthcare and education SMEs to receive more support for digitalisation [Link]
14 May		Press Release Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing participates in second G20 Extraordinary Trade Ministers Meeting [Link]
13 May		Press Release Germany and Singapore reaffirm collaboration on startups amid COVID-19 [Link]
11 May		Press Releases 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]
9 May		New Advisories MOM advisory on requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace after circuit breaker period [Link] COVID-19 Guidelines on Safe Management Measures for the Manufacturing Sector [Link]
6 May		Press Releases 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]
3 May		Press Release [Updated] Joint Ministerial Statement on supply chain connectivity [Link]
2 May		Updated Advisories (Updated) Safe distancing measures for retail establishments [Link] (Updated) Safe distancing measures for F&B establishments [Link] Press Release Easing the tighter circuit breaker measures, preparing for gradual resumption of activity after 1 June [Link]
1 May		Press Releases 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]
APR
25 Apr		Updated Advisory MOM advisory on salary and leave arrangements during Circuit Breaker [Link]
24 Apr		Press Release STB launches new initiatives to further support tourism businesses and workers [Link] New Advisory Inter-agency advisory on supporting mental well-being of workers under COVID-19 work arrangements [Link]
23 Apr		Press Release Joint Ministerial Statement on supply chain connectivity [Link]
22 Apr		Press Release Singapore receives essential supplies from New Zealand [Link]
21 Apr		Press Release Tightened list of essential services and measures for workplaces which remain open [Link] Updated Advisory Tightened safe distancing measures [Link] for: F&B establishments Retail establishments
20 Apr		Press Release New Facility at interest rate of 0.1% to help banks and finance companies lower cost of loans to SMEs [Link]
17 Apr		Press Releases 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]
15 Apr		Press Releases 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]
12 Apr		Press Releases 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 Updated advisory Tightened safe distancing measures [Link] for: F&B establishments Retail establishments Shopping malls and standalone stores F&B and online retail delivery
10 Apr		New Advisory MOM's advisory on safe distancing measures for workers ferried by lorries [Link]
9 Apr		Press Releases ESG expands its Food Delivery Booster Package [Link] ESG and STB order 85 businesses to cease operations[Link]
8 Apr		Press Releases 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]
7 Apr		Press Releases Eight establishments warned for non-compliance with safe distancing measures [Link] Tighter safe distancing measures for F&B and online retail delivery
6 Apr		Ministerial Statement on the Solidarity Budget 2020 Ministerial Statement on the Solidarity Budget 2020 by DPM and Minister for Finance, Mr Heng Swee Keat [Link] Solidarity Budget Booklet [Link] New Advisory MOM's advisory on salary and leave arrangements during Circuit Breaker [Link] Press Releases 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]
5 Apr		Press Releases (Updated) Tightening Safe Distancing Measures at Retail Establishments (Updated) Tightening Safe Distancing Measures at Shopping Malls and Standalone Stores [Link]
4 Apr		Press Releases Food Delivery Booster Package to support F&B businesses with delivery orders [Link] (Updated) Tightening Safe Distancing Measures at Food & Beverage Establishments Updated Advisory Advisory on COVID-19 for businesses [Link]
3 Apr		Press Releases 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] New Advisories 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 Infographic on essential services exempted from suspension [Link]
2 Apr		Press Releases 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] Enterprise SG's Business Continuity Guide - Updated [Link]
1 Apr		Press Releases 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]
MAR
31 Mar		Press Releases 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]
30 Mar		Press Release Minister Chan Chun Sing participates in G20 Trade Ministers Videoconference [Link]
28 Mar		Press Releases 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]
27 Mar		Press Release Minister Chan Chun Sing holds videoconference with Republic of Korea Trade Minister Yoo Myung-Hee [Link]
26 Mar		Ministerial Statement on the Supplementary Budget 2020 Ministerial Statement on the Supplementary Budget 2020 by DPM and Minister for Finance, Mr Heng Swee Keat [Link] Supplementary Budget Booklet [Link] Press Release Multiagency effort to support private bus industry impacted by COVID-19 [Link] New Advisory Advisory on implementing safe distancing measures at shopping malls and standalone stores Updated Advisories 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
25 Mar		Press Releases 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]
24 Mar		Press Releases Further measures to help companies cope with COVID-19 situation [Link] Tighter measures to minimise further spread of COVID-19 [Link]
23 Mar		Press Release MOM mounts enforcement operation to ensure workplaces comply with safe distancing measures [Link] New Advisory 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] Updated Advisory Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19 [Link]
21 Mar		Press Release 89 Work Passes revoked for breach of entry approval and Stay-Home Notice requirements [Link]
20 Mar		Press Releases 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] New Advisories 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 Updated Advisories 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]
19 Mar		Press Release Temporary housing support for employers affected by Malaysia's Movement Control Order [Link]
18 Mar		Press Release MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notices now covers all new and existing work pass holders [Link]
17 Mar		Press Release Accomodating Workers Affected by Lockdown in Malaysia [Link]
15 Mar		Press Release MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notices extended to ASEAN countries, Japan, Switzerland and the United Kingdom [Link]
13 Mar		Press Release MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notices extended to Italy, France, Spain and Germany [Link]
12 Mar		Press Release SG Clean Quality Mark extended to tourism and lifestyle businesses as part of nationwide efforts to uplift sanitation and hygiene [Link]
11 Mar		Press Release Tripartite partners update advisory on managing excess manpower and responsible retrenchment in view of COVID-19 [Link]
3 Mar		Press Release MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notices extended to more countries [Link]
FEB
28 Feb		Updated Advisory General advisory for employers if a confirmed or suspect case of COVID-19 is detected at the workplace [Link]
25 Feb		Press Releases 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]
24 Feb		Press Releases 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]
21 Feb		Press Release Concerted tripartite effort in line with the Stabilisation and Support Package to help tourism sector affected by COVID-19 [Link]
18 Feb		New Advisory General advisory for employers if a confirmed or suspect case of COVID-19 is detected at the workplace [Link]
17 Feb		Press Releases 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]
16 Feb		Press Release "SG Clean" Campaign Launched To Rally Public And Businesses To Work Together To Keep Singapore Clean [Link]
15 Feb		New Advisory Advisory for businesses on large-scale events amidst the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) situation [Link]
13 Feb		Press Releases 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]
12 Feb		Press Release Leave of Absence Support Programme (LOASP) [Link]
11 Feb		Press Release Price Control Act letter of demand issued to retailer 3 Stars [Link]
10 Feb		Press Releases 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]
9 Feb		Transcript Transcript of Minister Chan Chun Sing's remarks at Ministerial Community Walkabout at Jurong Spring Division [Link] Press Release Work passes cancelled and employers’ work pass privileges revoked for breaching Leave of Absence requirements [Link]
7 Feb		New Advisory MOM, NTUC and SNEF's General advisory for workplace measures in response to DORSCON Orange situation in Singapore [Link] Press Release New requirements for employers who have work pass holders with travel history to mainland China entering or returning to Singapore [Link]
4 Feb		New Advisory General advisory for workplaces and frontline workers in response to confirmed cases of local transmission of novel coronavirus in Singapore [Link]
3 Feb		Press Release 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]
2 Feb		Transcript Transcript of Minister Chan Chun Sing's remarks at Oasia Hotel Downtown [Link]
1 Feb		Press Release MOF-MTI Media Release on Government support for firms and workers [Link] New Advisory Advisory on the Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) for Businesses
JAN
31 Jan		Press Release Update on additional measures by the Ministry of Manpower to minimise the risk of community spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 [Link]
30 Jan		Transcript Transcript of Minister Chan Chun Sing’s Remarks at Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) Press Conference [Link] Press Release Issuance of Letters by the Price Controller to Sellers that have received consumer complaints [Link]
28 Jan		Press Release Additional measures by the Ministry of Manpower to minimise the risk of community spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 [Link]
23 Jan		New Advisory Advisory for employees and employers travelling to and from mainland China and known affected countries

29 May		Press Releases 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] Updated Advisory MOM advisory on requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace after circuit breaker period [Link]
28 May		Press Release Roadmap ahead to Phase Two [Link] Updated Advisory COVID-19 Guidelines on Safe Management Measures for the Manufacturing Sector [Link]
27 May		Press Release and New Advisory 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] BCA advisory for a safe and controlled restart of renovation works and building works for residential properties from 2 June 2020 [Link]
25 May		New Advisory BCA advisory for a safe and controlled restart of the construction sector from 2 June 2020 [Link]
20 May		Updated Advisories Safe management measures [Link] for: F&B establishments Retail establishments Shopping malls and standalone stores F&B and online retail delivery Consumers
19 May		Press Release and New Advisory 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]

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