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Tightening of COVID-19 curbs as Singapore returns to Phase 2 Heightened Alert

JULY 2021 · ISSUE 29

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Singapore returns to Phase 2 Heightened Alert

The Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday (20 July) that Singapore will revert back to Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) from 22 July to 18 August, with tighter measures in place.

Key announcements include a ban on dine-in and mask-off activities, reduction of group sizes to two, and event sizes being cut to 100. MOH added that safety measures calibrated according to vaccination status will be reintroduced "at an appropriate time" as Singapore's vaccination coverage continues to rise.

PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS

Ministry of Home Affairs

Public Consultation on the Introduction of Detention for Public Protection and Enhanced Detention for Public Protection

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is seeking feedback from the public to provide feedback on our proposals to introduce: (i) Detention for Public Protection; and (ii) Enhanced Detention for Public Protection. The proposed amendments aim to ensure that an offender’s risk to public safety is given due consideration before the offender is released.

Click the link below participate in this consultation exercise. The consultation closes on 30 July.

Ministry of Finance

Public Consultation on Proposed Enhancements to Singapore’s Regime on Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is seeking feedback from the public on proposed enhancements to Singapore’s regime on transparency and beneficial ownership of legal persons.

The proposed changes aim to reduce opportunities for the misuse of corporate entities for illicit purposes.

Click the link below participate in this consultation exercise. The consultation closes on 30 July.

Ministry of Home Affairs

Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to Laws Governing Gambling Activities

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is seeking feedback from the public on proposed amendments to laws governing gambling.

The proposed amendments aim to ensure that the laws and regulations can address trends in the gambling landscape includingadvancements in technology and blurring of boundaries between gambling and gaming.

Click the link below participate in this consultation exercise. The consultation closes on 10 August.

Singapore Food Agency

Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to Food Regulations to Delete Standards of Identity

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is seeking feedback from the food industry, as well as interested parties, on proposed amendments to the Food Regulations to delete standards of identity. The proposed amendments aim to support the food industry to constantly innovate new products to cater to consumer demand.

Click the link below participate in this consultation exercise. The consultation closes on 20 August.

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