SINGAPORE - Another four people suspected of breaching safe management measures in Clarke Quay will have charges filed against them, said the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on Monday (March 21). 

The four, aged between 19 and 30, had allegedly breached Covid-19 regulations during a New Year’s Eve gathering involving hundreds of people in Clarke Quay.

The four suspects are expected to appear in court on Tuesday (March 22).

Another three people have been served notices of composition of $1,000 each for similar offences.

This brings to 14 the total number of offenders who have been or will be charged in relation to the same incident. The total number of people who have been served with notices of composition is now 19.

Earlier this month, six men were charged for being involved in the same incident, which saw hundreds of people ringing in the New Year blatantly flouting Covid-19 safe management rules in what could have become a super-spreader event.

Some of the men charged had failed to wear a mask over their noses and mouths, while others did not keep a safe distance.

The URA statement said: "As we are still in the midst of a pandemic, it is important that everyone is socially responsible and complies with the prevailing safe management measures.

"The authorities will not hesitate to take enforcement action against errant individuals and businesses. We urge everyone to play their part to protect their own health and that of others."

Those found guilty of breaching Covid-19 regulations can be fined up to $10,000, jailed for up to six months, or both.

Correction note: This article has been edited to reflect the correct ages of the four suspects.