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Freelancers struggling as gigs dry up on coronavirus fears
MPs aware of issues faced by self-employed and are pushing for new ways to help them
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MPs have noted the plight of self-employed people and others affected by the outbreak.
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Freelance master of ceremonies Laurence Wong has had almost all his local gigs for the next few months cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Mr Wong, 48, is just one of many self-employed people impacted by the outbreak, especially after Singapore raised its alert level on Feb 7.

