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Ministry of Trade and Industry
1. Press releases

Vaccination-differentiated SMMs at Malls and Large Standalone Stores

10 October 2021

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The Multi-Ministry Taskforce (MTF) yesterday announced an expansion of Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS) to protect unvaccinated individuals and reduce the strain on our healthcare system. With effect from 13 October 2021, VDS must be implemented for entry into shopping malls and large standalone stores[1]. This means that only fully vaccinated persons[2] will be allowed to enter these premises.


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[1] These refer to standalone stores > 930 sqm (or 10,000 sqft) of Gross Floor Area.

[2] Children aged 12 years and below, recovered individuals and unvaccinated persons with a valid negative pre-event test (PET) result are also allowed to enter these premises.

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