Lim Min Zhang

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Coronavirus: 1,300 foreign workers move into SAF camps for circuit breaker period

6 hours ago
People gathering in Jalan Besar at around 12.30pm yesterday, the first day the circuit-breaker measures took effect. Under the new law, social gatherings with friends and relatives who do not live together are banned, though individuals can still vis

Ban on social gatherings of any size in homes or public areas

Apr 8, 2020, 5:00 am

Private social gatherings of any size, in homes or public spaces, not allowed under new law

Apr 7, 2020, 5:41 pm
One of two new clusters reported yesterday is at Little Gems Preschool in Ang Mo Kio, which now has three cases linked to it.

Coronavirus: 66 new cases; fresh clusters at pre-school and Kranji dormitory

Apr 7, 2020, 5:00 am
The Ministry of Defence said it has reviewed the impact of suspension. "With the increase in transmission of local cases, the SAF... concluded that there would be little impact on operations as active units would be able to provide cover," it added.

Coronavirus: Home Team, SAF suspend basic training for a month

Apr 7, 2020, 5:00 am

Coronavirus: 66 new cases, 2 new clusters at Little Gems Preschool and Kranji Lodge workers' dormitory

Apr 6, 2020, 11:24 pm

Basic military training suspended for a month; recruits to stay home

Apr 6, 2020, 9:33 pm

New coronavirus clusters at dorms, worksites

Apr 5, 2020, 5:00 am
Minister for Communications and Information S. Iswaran (far right) speaking to migrant workers to assuage their concerns at Westlite Papan dormitory in Jurong yesterday. With him are (from left) Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad, Bukit Bato

Coronavirus: Singapore to take care of foreign workers

Apr 5, 2020, 5:00 am

Coronavirus: Private security firms can continue operations, says Security Association Singapore

Apr 4, 2020, 7:05 pm
Newly enlisted national servicemen queueing for security checks while practising social distancing at the SAF Ferry Terminal before heading to Pulau Tekong on Wednesday. Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said yesterday that the SAF has to continue to safeg

Coronavirus: In-camp training, IPPT for NSmen deferred for a month

Apr 4, 2020, 5:00 am

Coronavirus: SAF helps with contact tracing, calling those on stay-home notices

Apr 3, 2020, 7:58 pm

Coronavirus: In-camp training and IPPT for NSmen deferred until May 4

Apr 3, 2020, 6:30 pm
Safe distancing continued to be practised while the enlistees are eating their lunch in the Basic Military Training Centre cookhouse (above, left), and checking their kit in a shed (above, right).

Safe distancing in force for basic military training

Apr 2, 2020, 5:00 am

Safe distancing measures implemented at BMTC, guests not invited on enlistment day

Apr 1, 2020, 5:00 pm

Coronavirus: SAF to hold smaller group exercises and defer some in-camp training

Apr 1, 2020, 5:00 am

Coronavirus: SAF will defer all non-ops-essential in-camp training, conduct smaller group training

Mar 31, 2020, 2:55 pm

Coronavirus: Guests will not be invited to Pulau Tekong on NS enlistment day, says BMTC commander

Mar 30, 2020, 6:47 pm

19th Shangri-La Dialogue, scheduled for June, called off due to coronavirus outbreak

Mar 27, 2020, 11:05 pm

Larger-scale training for SAF in Australia

Mar 24, 2020, 5:00 am

New treaty allows SAF to train in vastly expanded area in Australia

Mar 23, 2020, 10:35 am
Former RSAF chief of staff - air staff Gan Siow Huang (left) spotted at a walkabout at a coffee shop in Bishan Street 24 yesterday. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Singapore GE: Former air force general seen at Bishan walkabout

Mar 23, 2020, 5:00 am
The Singapore Armed Forces is seeking to revamp its transport services, including a portal for soldiers to make last-minute requests for vehicles similar to private-hire operator Grab's concept.

'Grab' concept for SAF transport overhaul

Mar 23, 2020, 5:00 am

Potential PAP candidate Gan Siow Huang, an ex-RSAF general, spotted at Bishan North walkabout

Mar 22, 2020, 5:18 pm

Singapore measures meant to ensure healthcare system copes at peak

Mar 19, 2020, 5:00 am