Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg As Singapore entered its Stabilisation Phase on Sep. 27, a number of safe management measures were announced to slow down community transmission and to minimise the strain on Singapore's overall healthcare capacity. These measures include capping the number of people allowed for social gatherings and dine-in at two as well as having work from home as default. The Stabilisation Phase was initially expected to end on Oct. 24. The Multi-Ministry Taskforce (MTF) announced on Oct. 20 that it will be extended till Nov. 21, 2021 as more time is needed for the situation to stabilise. According to the press release, the measures will be reviewed at "the two-week mark" and adjusted based on the community situation then. Three positive trends Community cases are "no longer doubling every few days" but the taskforce has to monitor the trend in the next few days to understand the trajectory of the … [Read more...] about 2-person dine-in rule & other Covid-19 restrictions extended till Nov. 21, 2021
Don Don Donki opening at Tampines 1 on Oct. 22, 2021
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg Easties, heads up. Opening on Oct. 22 Don Don Donki is opening its 11th outlet in Tampines 1 on Oct. 22. This is the Japanese discount store's second outlet in the east, with the other one located in Downtown East. Don Don Donki is located at the second level of the mall, taking over the spot previously occupied by Uniqlo and Browhaus. Plans to have "20 to 30" outlets It is not going to stop at just 11 outlets. Don Don Donki plans to open its 12th outlet in the northeast region in early 2022. This outlet in the northeast has been speculated to be opening at Waterway Point . Earlier in September, Don Don Donki's store strategy division director said that they plan to open more stores in Singapore and grow the total number of outlets to "20 to 30". Top image from Don Don Donki and I Love Tampines/Facebook. Follow and listen to our podcast here … [Read more...] about Don Don Donki opening at Tampines 1 on Oct. 22, 2021
Still ‘too risky’ to allow 5 pax from same household to dine in but govt is looking into it: Lawrence Wong
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg The government will extend the support measures to tide affected businesses and individuals over the extended "Stabilisation Phase" from Oct. 25 to Nov. 21, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce (MTF) announced today (Oct. 20). "Too risky" to allow more members of the same household to dine in At the MTF virtual doorstop on Oct. 20, the finance minister Lawrence Wong, who is also the MTF co-chair, responded to the Restaurant Association of Singapore's request to allow more members from the same household to dine in. Wong said: "The Restaurant Association of Singapore has requested to allow members from the same household, to sit together in a restaurant in a table of five. We understand where the restaurant association is coming from. For now, we think it's still too risky to make such a move because of the pressure on the healthcare system. But it is indeed something we are looking into." Wong … [Read more...] about Still ‘too risky’ to allow 5 pax from same household to dine in but govt is looking into it: Lawrence Wong
Rights groups unconvinced by police reform
Dio Suhenda (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta ● Thu, October 21 2021 Following an incident of police violence in Tangerang regency in Banten last week, the National Police have been busy attempting to clear their name and, once again, trying to regain public trust amid mounting public disdain for the police. National Police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo sent on Monday a telegram instructing all regional police heads to reprimand "arrogant" officers and take action against those who have taken part in police violence, tempo.co reported. Listyo also ordered regional police heads to ensure their subordinates strictly follow the police code of conduct and uphold human rights. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,000/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs Subscription to our newsletters We accept … [Read more...] about Rights groups unconvinced by police reform
Hai Phong – Big base of “no number ships”
Wharf K15 Do Son in Hai Phong was recognized as Km Zero of the Ho Chi Minh trail at sea, where tons of cargo, weapons and equipment were loaded to “no number ships.” Hard work to build Wharf K15 In 1963, the Central Militay Commission decided to build a wharf in Do Son waters, named K15 to ensure operation of Unit 759 (the precursor of Naval Brigade 125). The General Staff ordered Regiment 83 to do the mission. Senior Colonel Le Van Xuong, Commanding Officer of the regiment at that time, directedly received the order and sent troops to survey the area. In February 1963, a group surveyed along Do Son waters and found an appropriate place at Vung Set wharf. Deputy Chief of the General Staff Le Trong Tan required the regiment’s troops to quickly build Wharf K15 while ensuring technical specifications and absolute safety. He underlined that the wharf will be an important position of the strategic sea trail. To understand the tidal range, Commander of Le Van Xuong sent two … [Read more...] about Hai Phong – Big base of “no number ships”