More than 9,600 fines have been issued to individuals and companies for failing to adhere to Covid-19 rules in the past year, with the authorities warning that there will be no let-up in enforcement as more people return to workplaces on Mon and other guidelines are relaxed. From Apr last year to the end of last month, more than 7,500 fines were issued to people who breached safe distancing rules and safe mgmt measures in public spaces. Another 1,800 fines went to people who did not wear masks during the same period, said MSE, which coordinates safe distancing efforts among government agencies. Meanwhile, MOM inspected more than 38,000 workplaces for violations of safe mgmt measures between last Mar and the end of last month, issuing fines to more than 300 companies. Among them, close to 140 employers were ordered to cease operations for serious breaches, and were allowed to resume only after the breaches were rectified. The latest enforcement figures were released by the authorities as Singapore marks on Wed one year since the start of the eight-week-long circuit breaker.... Continue Reading