Work Pass Holder who Breached Circuit Breaker Measures is now Permanently Banned from Working in Singapore

/ April 12, 2020


The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has recently revoked the work pass of a worker who was found to have breached the circuit breaker measures. The worker was also permanently banned from working in Singapore following the revocation of his work pass.



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The man was part of an essential working sector, however his behavior was socially irresponsible and was a breach of the circuit breaker measures. The man was found to be loitering around for an extended period of time after he had consumed his meal on the 9th of April and had only returned to his residence on the 10th of April.

The current circuit breaker measures stated that individuals are not allowed to leave their residence for non-essential purposes and should not gather in a group with people outside of the household regardless of numbers. Individuals who flout these measures could face a fine not exceeding $10,000 and/or a jail term not exceeding 6 months.

Within 10th of April to 12th of April, 39 fines have been issued to work pass holders who have breached the circuit breaker measures by exercising in groups, participating in activities such as football or frisbee together with persons who do not live in the same household.

MOM has reiterated that such measures should be taken strictly and any socially irresponsible behavior shall be dealt with harshly. It is the responsibility of every individual to prevent the spread of the virus which is especially important during the circuit breaker period.


The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has recently revoked the work pass of a worker who was found to have breached the circuit breaker measures. The worker was also permanently banned from working in Singapore following the revocation of his work pass.



Image Credit: TNP.sg

The man was part of an essential working sector, however his behavior was socially irresponsible and was a breach of the circuit breaker measures. The man was found to be loitering around for an extended period of time after he had consumed his meal on the 9th of April and had only returned to his residence on the 10th of April.

The current circuit breaker measures stated that individuals are not allowed to leave their residence for non-essential purposes and should not gather in a group with people outside of the household regardless of numbers. Individuals who flout these measures could face a fine not exceeding $10,000 and/or a jail term not exceeding 6 months.

Within 10th of April to 12th of April, 39 fines have been issued to work pass holders who have breached the circuit breaker measures by exercising in groups, participating in activities such as football or frisbee together with persons who do not live in the same household.

MOM has reiterated that such measures should be taken strictly and any socially irresponsible behavior shall be dealt with harshly. It is the responsibility of every individual to prevent the spread of the virus which is especially important during the circuit breaker period.
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The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has cancelled the passport of Mr Goh Illya Victor, 53 who flouted his stay-home notice rules.




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Mr Goh travelled to Batam, Indonesia on the 3rd of March and returned two weeks later on the 19th of March via the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal and was issued a stay-home notice on the same day.

Despite the notice and warnings from ICA officers, he returned to Indonesia later on the same day, risking the possibility of being faced with penalties for his breach.

The penalties for breaching the stay-home notice is a fine of up to $10,000 and/or a jail term of up to six months.

On March 2, 2020, he returned back to Singapore and was issued a second stay-home notice.

The ICA took strict measures and cancelled his passport and referred the case to the Ministry of Health for further investigations. The ICA also noted that his behavior was a clear example of irresponsible conduct for his non-compliance and such a wildful breach can put many others, especially the vulnerable in danger of contracting the infection should he be infected.

Following the cancellation of his passport, Mr Goh would not be able to leave the country as he does not have a valid passport, however he remains a Singapore citizen.

In light of the rising cases of Covid-19 in Singapore, it is important that we play a part to prevent the further transmission of the disease. Stricter penalties may be given to non-compliant individuals should socially irresponsible behavior continue to be on the rise. All measures implemented by the government serves as an important way of curbing the virus and should be strictly adhered to.
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Since the spread of the Covid-19 virus within our local community, Singapore has taken precautionary steps to prevent further spread of the virus. But how effective has these measures been? Here is a summarized timeline of key events to note from the start of the Covid-19 in Singapore and how we went from “not locking down” to a circuit breaker within 2 months.

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7th February: Singapore at DORSCON Orange risk assessment

The last time Singapore moved to a DORSCON Orange in risk assessment was when we battled the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. In the current covid-19 pandemic, we recorded 30 confirmed cases of the virus as of 7th February with 1 being an unlinked case, signifying a potential community spread. This was a significant move as it saw disruptions to our daily life and added precautionary measures such as temperature screenings and visitor restrictions at hospitals.

8th February: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s first address to the nation

In his address, he reassured the nation that there will be no lockdown at the moment and there is no need to panic-buy and hoard essential items as this was a common sight at supermarkets. He also noted that a different approach may have to be taken if the situation gets worse as hospitals will be overwhelmed. There is a need to protect the vulnerable which includes the young, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions. Event organisers were discouraged from hosting large-scale events which saw the cancellation of significant events such as iLight in Singapore. Places of religious interest were also strongly advised to have in place precautionary measures such as temperature screening and to suspend non-essential programs. The Ministry of Health (MOH) will continue to put up advisories to update on the current situation.

10th March: The introduction of a circuit breaker measure

Since PM Lee’s speech on 8th February, the number of social gatherings has remained high within the community with a few “socially irresponsible” individuals that contributed to the spread of the virus. At this point, SAFRA Jurong was identified as a cluster due to one of the attendees who attended a private dinner event despite feeling unwell and risked a possible chain infection of 18 other people. Since then, social gathering activities for the elderly have been suspended and the government is further looking at other measures such as school closures, telecommuting and safe distancing measures that can be implemented at the right time throughout the pandemic. These measures will be known as circuit breakers in hopes of breaking the chain of infection within the community.

12th March: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s second address to the nation

In his second address, PM Lee reassured the nation that the situation is under control and there will not be a lockdown. However, there will be additional measures introduced such as the suspension of schools, and implementation of telecommuting as a form of extra “brakes” to curb the spread of the virus. The goal was to limit the gathering of large crowds in a close proximity over a prolonged period and MOH subsequently announced the cancellation of all events exceeding a participant headcount of 250.

20th March: The new wave of imported cases

The recorded cases as of 20th March ranged from 30-40 per day and many of which were imported cases consisting of returning citizens, PRs and pass holders. The government strongly discouraged all forms of travel and individuals who insisted on travelling will be faced with a two-week Stay-Home Notice upon returning. Companies were strongly advised to implement work from home measures and to telecommute as much as possible. Safe distancing measures were further tightened where retail and food outlets were to ensure that diners or shoppers were spaced at least one meter apart from each other.

21st March: First two deaths

On 21st March, Singapore saw our first 2 Covid-19 deaths. Minister Gan Kim Yong encouraged Singaporeans to stay courageous and take the safe distancing measures seriously. Foreign domestic workers were advised to remain at home on their rest days and should only gather at less crowded places should they wish to spend the day out.

24th March: Entertainment venues to be shut down and gatherings should not exceed 10

On 24th March, MOH announced that all entertainment outlets and tuition centres are to be shut down and all religious and large-scale events to be suspended. All gatherings should not exceed 10 people including funerals and weddings and firms were required by law to implement telecommuting where possible. The ministry advised Singaporeans to stay at home as much as possible and to reduce non-essential travel and activities for the next month.

31st March: Increase in local transmission

Singapore saw a decrease in imported cases and a further increase in local unlinked cases which indicated further community spread.

3rd April: Circuit Breaker

PM Lee addressed the nation for the third time announcing a “circuit breaker” seeing that the number of local cases were rising exponentially. Non-essential businesses were ordered to be close and places serving food were only allowed to do takeaway or delivery. Schools have shifted to full-time Home-Based Learning and all religious places are to be closed. Gatherings were now disallowed regardless of number and the government reiterated the importance of staying home for the next month until the 4th of May.

5th April: Spike in cases and new hotspots identified

As of the 5th of April, Singapore continued to experience a surge in cases and new clusters were identified such as the foreign worker dormitories. The current largest cluster is the S11 Dormitory at Punggol. On the 9th of April, Singapore saw our highest recorded number of cases in a day – 287 cases with 200 coming from the foreign worker dormitories.

As we are now in the midst of the Circuit Breaker, it is important that we take the safe-distancing measures safely to prevent further spread of the virus and risking the extension of the Circuit Breaker.
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In light of the increasing cases of Covid-19 cases in Singapore, contact-tracing efforts have intensified in hopes to identify unknown clusters and determine links between cases.

The Singapore government has launched the TraceTogether application which was developed by the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) in collaboration with MOH. The application allow us to play our part as individuals in the community to help in the contact tracing process through enabling our Bluetooth and location permissions in our smartphone devices.

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The application functions by exchanging short-distance Bluetooth signals between phones of other users who are in close proximity for 30 minutes. Close proximity is defined as anywhere between a two metres radius up to five metres.

These records will be stored in the users’ phone and authorities will only request for such information through their investigations when they identify a potential case of contracting the virus. Should an individual refuse, they may be prosecuted under the Infectious Diseases Act.

The application is believed to enhance the contact tracing process as contact tracing relies on the memory of interviewees at present stage. Some of the interviewees may not be able to recall all their contacts or people whom they have interacted with and this will slow down the process of contact tracing. As time is of essence in this process, the contact tracing application will speed up the process since interviewees will have their location and contact with other individuals stored in their phones.

Several users have expressed concerns over their privacy with the application. The government has assured the community that the application has several layers of security and privacy safeguards in place. Users are only required to submit their phone numbers upon downloading the application and each phone will then be assigned a user ID to generate temporary IDs at regular intervals that is exchanged between the phones of other TraceTogether users. According to GovTech, this protects users from eavesdropping and tracking overtime by malicious actors.


TraceTogether also does not collect the users’ names or other personal details stored in the users’ phone such as location. It cannot identify the location of exposure as it only identifies potential links and connections to other individuals. The location can only be established by contact tracers during interviews.

Members of the public are urged to download the TraceTogether application to help in speeding up the contact tracing process and to curb the spread of the virus within the community. By downloading the application, we will be able to do our parts as individuals in the society and help the government in this period of uncertainty.
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With Singapore entering a “circuit breaker” mode, stricter measures have been in place to ensure safe-distancing measures and to reduce crowd and traffic in public spaces.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced a closure of non-essential services, work places and schools in hopes to curb community spread of the virus. Many Singaporeans are now cooped up at home and some seek an opportunity to catch some fresh air in our green spaces.

NParks has invented a real-time map to help Singaporeans who wish to visit these green spaces while keeping a safe distance from others.

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The map can be assessed via https://safedistparks.nparks.gov.sg/

The status of the map is constantly updated by NParks staff on the ground as well as visitor count systems.

The crowd is differentiated using a colour-coded system of orange, yellow and green. A green colour code signifies a low crowd, a yellow colour code signifies moderate crowd while an orange colour code signifies a high crowd that should be avoided.

With the invention of this map, Singaporeans are now able to explore green spaces in Singapore for family time and to exercise apart from staying at home. However, it is still essential to keep in mind that safe-distancing practices should still be observed in public and contact with members not within the household should be minimized.
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With the outbreak of the Covid-19 globally, Singapore is experiencing its second wave of imported cases and unlinked cases within our community. This worrying trend has forced many businesses to close and workers to experience a loss in income or even their jobs.

The Singapore government has came up with several relief funds and grants to help affected Singaporeans tide through this period of uncertainty. Here are some of the schemes to help our community:

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1. Covid-19 Support Grant

This cash grant is meant for low to middle-income Singaporeans who have lost their jobs due to the Covid-19. They will receive a cash grant of $800 per month for 3 months. Applicants must be Singapore Citizens or PR above the age of 16, have a household income of not more than $10,000, or per capita household income not more than $3,100 per month prior to unemployment. They must also be living in a property with an annual value below $21,000 and not currently receiving ComCare Short-To-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) or ComCare Interim Assistance. Applicants must also be agreeable to undergo training programs with Workforce Singapore or the Employment and Employability Institute.

2. Temporary Relief Fund

This fund is meant for individuals who have experienced a reduction in salary and they will receive a one-time cash payment of $500 to tide through this period. Applicants must be Singapore Citizens or PR and have lost their jobs or faced a loss in income of at least 30%. They must also have a household income of $10,000 and below, or per capita household income of $3,100 and below and must not be receiving ComCare assistance.

3. SEP Income Relief Scheme (SIRS)

This scheme is meant for eligible self-employed persons (SEPs). They will receive 3 quarterly cash payouts of $3,000 each in May, July and October 2020. This scheme is estimated to benefit about 88,000 SEPs who are eligible. Applicants must have started work as an SEP on or before 25th of March 2020 and do not earn income as an employee. They must earn a Net Trade Income of no more than $100,000 and live in a property with an annual value of $13,000 or less. Applicants must not own two or more properties together with their spouse if they are married, and their spouse should not have an Assessable Income exceeding $70,000.

Despite these schemes in place to help affected individuals, the Singapore government is committed to reaching out to help more people who are affected and more schemes will be announced in the subsequent days to help us tide over this period of uncertainty.
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The S Pass in Singapore is meant for mid-skilled foreign employees such as technicians who meet the following criteria:

-       The S Pass holder must earn a minimum fixed monthly salary of $2,400. The minimum salary reflects the experience of the worker. For older and more experienced applicants, higher salaries will be needed to qualify.
-       The S Pass holder must hold a degree or diploma. Technical certificates such as professional qualifications may be considered. The certificate should require at least 1 year of full-time study
-       The S Pass holder should have relevant work experience.


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Qualifications should be acceptable and not from unaccredited institutions. To check if an institution is accredited, it can be verified through global verification agencies such as Dataflow or Risk Management Intelligence (RMI), international accreditation bodies, and awarding country’s educational authorities.

To apply for an S Pass, you will need the help of your employer or an authorized third party to apply for the candidate.

Pass holders with a minimum fixed monthly salary of at least $6,000 are also eligible to apply for Dependant’s Pass for their spouse and children and the application can be submitted together with the S Pass application or at a later date.

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Many people would have heard of Adventure Cove in Sentosa, but located at the East of Singapore is a hidden gem that is well-raved by many locals.

Wild Wild Wet is a water theme park hidden in the deep east that offers a wide range of water slides and attractions that are both thrilling and family-friendly.

The park opens from 1pm to 7pm daily on non-peak weekdays and 10am-7pm on weekends or peak period.

To get there, you will need to take buses 3, 5, 6, 12, 17, 21, 89, 354, 358 from Pasir Ris MRT Station and alight one stop after at Downtown East bus stop.

Here are some iconic and new rides that were added recently to the theme park:

1. Vortex – Vortex is Singapore’s first high-speed 360 degrees extreme loops ride that stands at 18.5m tall with a 135m long slide that will send you through the enclosed red slide with a speed of up to 10m per second.

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2. Kraken Racers – A four-lane ride mat racer slide that stands at 2.8m tall and 91m long. You will be able to race with your family and friends to see who gets to the bottom first.

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3. Free Fall – Free Fall is an extreme ride meant for thrill seekers. It is a near-vertical drop ride that sends you down to the bottom at a speed of up to 15m per second.

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4. Royal Flush – A ride that sends a group of four in a raft at crazy speeds through a tunnel and down near-vertical walls to the bottom.

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5. Torpedo – An extreme ride for those who are daring and looking for an adventure. The ride has a suspended floor that opens once the timer runs out and you will be sent free-falling down at a speed of 19m per second.

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6. Ular Lah – An all time favourite at Wild Wild Wet. A group of 6 friends will be seated in a raft that sways throughout the ride to the bottom that ends with a splash.

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Not forgetting rides that are built for relaxation such as the Tsunami and Shiok River where you can sit on a tube and sway with the water current. (and waves at the Tsunami)

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Wild Wild Wet is a great alternative to experience a water theme park apart from Adventure Cove. You can be sure to find play to your heart’s content in the East.

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Singapore is well-known for our world-class facilities, theme parks and not forgetting our own unique local dishes. Coming from a multi-ethnic and diverse society, we are home to a variety of unique cuisines that are highly popular among the locals.

1. Chili Crab
Chili Crab is a local favourite that is even ranked as one of the world’s 50 most delicious foods in a survey by CNN. The juicy crab dish is soaked in a sweet and spicy tomato and chili sauce, complemented with steamed or friend mantous (buns).

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2. Chicken Rice
Chicken Rice is a uniquely Singaporean dish consisting of chicken cooked in a blend of pork and chicken bone stock. The rice is prepared using chicken stock, ginger and garlic. The dish is usually served with garlic and chili sauce to bring out the unique flavours within.

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 Source: Nyonya Cooking

3. Char Kway Teow
Char Kway Teow is a rice noodle dish that is stir-fried with crispy bean sprouts, Chinese sausage, clams, dark soy sauce and shrimp paste. It is complete with its distinct smoky flavor.

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Source: Wok & Skillet

4. Nasi Lemak
Nasi Lemak is a unique Malay dish which translates to “rich rice”. The rice is steamed in creamy coconut milk and the national dish of Malaysia is served with fried chicken, ikan bilis (dried anchovies), roasted peanuts, egg, otah (grilled fish cake) and complemented with sambal (chili paste).

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5. Kaya Toast
Kaya Toast is a well-loved breakfast dish among all Singaporeans. The dish consists of sweet kaya (pandan-flavoured coconut jam) and a slice of butter sandwiched between toasted slices of bread. Accompanied by a mixture of soft-boiled eggs, pepper and dark or light soya sauce, this dish infuses the best of the sweet and savoury.

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6. Satay
Satay is a delectable dish that can be found in almost any hawker centre. It is typically served with ketupat (steamed rice cake) and peanut dip. The meat comes in a variety from pork, chicken, lamb, beef and many more.

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7. Bak Kut Teh
Bak Kut Teh translates to “meat bone tea” which is made from Chinese Tea that is typically paired with a rich pork rib soup dish. The soup is boiled using pork bones and meat together with a delicate amount of herbs and spices. It is completed with a serving of rice and you tiao (dough fritters).

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8. Sambal Stingray
Sambal Stingray is also know as ikan bakar (barbecued fish) in Malay. The fish is grilled in banana leaf to retain its flavor and it is then served with spicy sambal paste made from chili peppers, belacan (shrimp paste), shallots and spices. To complete the meal, it is then paired with salty chinchalok which is a dipping sauce made from fermented krill/shrimp, lime and chili.

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9. Laksa
Laksa is a traditional Peranakan cuisine infusing both the local delights of the Malay and Chinese. The dish consists of a creamy coconut sauce that is often served with cut-up noodles and fried bean curd.

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10. Bak Chor Mee
Bak Chor Mee translates to “minced meat and noodles” which is a delicious bowl of noodle served with slice pork, dumplings, pork liver and salted fish or fish cake slices coated in a spicy vinegar sauce. The noodle comes in a variety such as mee pok (flat noodle), mee kia (thin noodle), bee hoon (rice vermicelli), mee sua (wheat vermicelli) and mee tai mak (rice pin noodle).

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The top 10 local delights are a list of dishes highly favoured by our local Singaporeans that will surely bring out the taste of Singapore.
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At the heart of our Singapore city lies the popular Bugis Village and Bugis Street that is packed with locals and tourists everyday. These hot spots offer a wide variety of food and a retail haven that sells affordable fashion that is definitely within your budget.

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In recent months, CapitaLand has won the tender to manage Bugis Village and Bugis Street for up to a decade. Existing tenants at both sides can continue business operations under CapitaLand for a year at the prevailing rent until March 31st 2021.

Currently, CapitaLand Commercial Trust manages Bugis Village while Bugis Street Development manages Bugis Street and their leases will expire on March 31st 2020.

CapitaLand revealed that it is exploring several retail concepts that will complement existing offerings in the area. These concepts include a day-to-night market, a retail incubator and shared economy spaces such as co-living and co-working areas. However these plans are still subject to approval from the authorities.

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Other tentative advancement plans to the area will be constructing a new link bridge connecting Bugis Street to Bugis+ which will offer more connectivity and shelter especially during rainy weather. These eases the shopping experience of the shoppers and connects Bugis Junction, Bugis+ and Bugis Street together to form an interconnected shopping district.

CapitaLand’s new ideas and concepts are in alignment with the government’s ongoing efforts to rejuvenate various areas in Singapore. These improvements will provide a better shopping experience and create more tourist hot spots in Singapore.
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Pulau Brani is a port terminal that sits in between the mainland and Sentosa.

Following rejuvenation plans, Pulau Brani will soon be turned into a theme park, housing a new resort called Downtown South for National Trades Union Congress. This plan is part of a much larger area to be redeveloped known as the Greater Southern Waterfront.

The Greater Southern Waterfront is a 30km coastline from the East area of Gardens by the Bay to Pasir Panjang. The land area is estimated at 2,000ha which is approximately six times the size of Marina Bay and twice the size of Punggol.

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This idea was first introduced in 2013 during the National Day Rally.

Quoting PM Lee, “With the Greater Southern Waterfront the size of two Punggols, you get a sense of the possibilities. Think of it as ‘Punggol by the Bay’.”

The Greater Southern Waterfront aims to connect residential areas, linking with its surrounding West Coast Park to East Coast Park. Sentosa and the Rail Corridor extending from Tanjong Pagar to Woodlands will also be connected. Sentosa beaches will be rejuvenated and heritage trails will be enhanced. The Keppel Club will also make way for 9,000 public and private housing units.

Pasir Panjang will also be redeveloped starting from its two old power stations. Port terminals of PSA International at Tanjong Pagar, Keppel, Pulau Brani and Pasir Panjang will also be relocated to the new Tuas port.

Quoting PM Lee, “When PSA moves out of the city and Pasir Panjang terminals, these old spaces will once again be vacant, another blank slate. A new generation will have another opportunity to imagine and build part of their vision for Singapore.”

These plans will help to envision a greater and more attractive Singapore in the near future.
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Little India is a well-preserved ethnic precinct in Singapore consisting of vibrant shophouses and traditional Indian stores. It infuses culture, shopping and culinary delights that will bring out the Indian spirit of the diverse community in Singapore. Here are a list of iconic places within Little India that will surely be an immersive experience into the Indian cultural aspect of Singapore.

Tekka Market is Singapore’s largest indoor wet market which houses about 250 stalls that sell a variety of fresh produce, cooked food and traditional spices. The market is also home to traditional Indian apparels that are sold at affordable prices.

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Little India Arcade is a favourite among tourists as it offers a collection of early 20th century shophouses which showcases clothing, accessories and food stalls. You will also be able to find henna stalls offering henna service which is a temporary tattoo that is made from natural plant ingredients.

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Little India is also home to famous Hindu temples that will offer you an intriguing insight into the history of Indian culture in Singapore. The Sri Veeramakaliamman temple is an intricate temple that is a symbol of the area’s history throughout the years. The temple was first constructed as a safe haven for the large influx of Indian migrants as there is a need for the early migrants to feel safe in a new land that they now call home. The temple has been through World War II and remains one of the most recognizable monuments in the area.

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The Indian Heritage Centre provides a unique immersive experience into the South Asian communities in Southeast Asia. The building is split into five thematic exhibits that showcase the diverse heritage of the Indian community in Singapore and is complemented by historical roles and contributions from Indian pioneers in Singapore and Malaya. This building showcases the efforts of the Indian community into shaping the Singapore we know today.

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Lastly, Mustafa Centre is a shopping haven that sells almost anything ranging from food items, apparels, household appliances and even visa services. Mustafa Centre started out as a small garment shop in 1971 and has now evolved into a retail haven spanning 400,000 feet and is home to nearly 300,000 products. You can be sure to pick out a few local souvenirs after combing through the massive 8-storey building.

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 Source: Roots.sg

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