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Category: Public Interest

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COVID-19 Vaccine in Singapore: Is It Compulsory? Who is It For?

by Elycia Lu / January 6, 2021

The first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by United States pharmaceutical company Pfizer and German firm BioNTech arrived in Singapore on 21 December 2020 after the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore granted interim authorisation for its use. Singapore is one of the first countries to obtain this vaccine,…

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How to Hold AGMs Amid COVID-19 in Singapore

by Samuel Teo / October 1, 2020

The Singapore government recently announced an extension of the COVID-19 circuit breaker measures until 1 June 2020. During the circuit breaker period, all in-person gatherings outside of your immediate family are strictly prohibited. Businesses allowed to continue operating must also comply with regulations such as: Reducing the number of workers on-site…

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3 Social Media Posts You can be Charged For in Singapore

by Elycia Lu / July 27, 2020

Popular platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, are often used by people to express their thoughts and discuss socio-political issues. However, some social media posts may be considered offensive to others, or may spread misinformation. In such circumstances, you may be charged for the content of your social media posts…

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COVID-19 Penalties for Not Social Distancing or Staying Home

by Nisha Rajoo / July 9, 2020

On 7 April 2020, Singapore entered the “circuit breaker” period which had been announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, to pre-empt the escalating number of COVID-19 infections across the country. This article outlines the various measures that have been implemented, including social distancing, contact tracing and ensuring that individuals…

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COVID-19 Changes to Singapore’s General Elections 2020

by Gerome Goh / July 9, 2020

Singapore’s next general election must be held by 14 April 2021, and it is unclear whether the current coronavirus pandemic will clear up by then. However, holding a general election amidst the pandemic is not impossible. For instance, South Korea held its elections last month and had implemented measures like…

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Blood Donation in Singapore During COVID-19: Can I Donate?

by Nicole Thong Wen Teng / July 9, 2020

Why is it More Important to Donate Blood During COVID-19? Blood banks are in dire need of donated blood during the current Covid-19 outbreak. This is because many people have been cancelling their blood donation appointments due to current stay-at-home measures. According to the Red Cross, 15 units of blood…

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Foreign Interference in Singapore Elections: Laws and Penalties

by Gerome Goh / July 3, 2020

Foreign interference in elections refers to attempts by foreign actors (people, agencies or countries) to influence the domestic elections of a sovereign state. The motive of such interference is to impact people’s voting behaviours in a way that is consistent with the foreign actor’s agenda. With the massive amount of…

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4 Reasons to Hire a Criminal Lawyer to Defend You in Singapore

by Mohamed Baiross / June 8, 2020

When faced with a criminal charge, you will need to decide whether or not to hire a criminal lawyer. Some people may shy away from this due to the potential costs and hassle of engaging a lawyer, while others may think that they have the ability to conduct their own…

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Singapore Launches COVID-19 Online Symptom Checker

by theAsianparent / April 14, 2020

Members of the public who use the system receive “immediate suggestions on possible next steps, be it continuing to monitor their symptoms or seeking medical attention at the appropriate healthcare setting.” An automated resource website specifically created to help people living in Singapore spot Coronavirus symptoms, and help them decide…

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What Parents, Pregnant Women Need to Know About COVID-19

by theAsianparent / March 12, 2020

To help parents better understand COVID-19, we’ve compiled some of the most frequently asked questions with accompanying answers by UNICEF, WHO and other experts on the matter. — The most recent strain of the Coronavirus infection, now known as COVID-19, is grouped together with the same family of viruses such…

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