Restaurants in Singapore are gearing up to fall in line with the latest Covid-19 restrictions for the upcoming CNY period – with ideas that include the playing of pre-recorded messages while tossing yusheng or during lohei, in view of diners being told to avoid the usual shouting of auspicious phrases. While eating establishments ST spoke to on Sat did not foresee dine-in plans or reservations being greatly affected, some caterers said they were concerned about the extended impact on their businesses since the start of the pandemic. Some are even appealing to the Government for assistance. Those who rely on larger orders – such as for buffets – will be directly hit by new measures announced on Fri. Mr Andrew Tjioe, president and CEO of the Tung Lok Group, said that while he expected to see cancellations for corporate gatherings across his 14 restaurant brands in Singapore, bookings and delivery orders were still streaming in from families. Prior to Fri’s announcement, Tung Lok had already planned for – and implemented – more muted forms of lohei revelry, he said.... Continue Reading