Chitchat Good Muslimah Ateeqah Mazlan Snitched On Home-based Food Caterers! Hundreds of Home-Based Catering Bizness Uplorry! John Tan Got Less Competition Now!

[JohnTan]

SINGAPORE: Home-based businesses, including those in the food and beverage line, must meet certain criteria in order to continue operating during the “circuit breaker” period or face a S$1,000 fine.

These requirements include operating only online without requiring business owners or staff to leave their homes, and not requiring customers or third-party delivery services at the premises to collect or deliver goods.

This was stated in a joint reply by four government agencies – the Trade and Industry Ministry, Environment and Water Resources Ministry, Housing Board and Urban Redevelopment Authority – in response to media queries regarding the operation of such businesses during the circuit breaker period, which is aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19.


“During the circuit breaker period, home-based businesses in public and private housing can operate only if all the criteria in the Ministry of Health’s guidelines and the latest provision under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 are met,” they said.

The agencies noted the multi-ministry taskforce had pointed to the need to further reduce transmission of the coronavirus by minimising human interaction, when the extension of the circuit breaker period was announced on Apr 21.


“If the nature of the home-based business does not meet the stipulated regulations, it will need to cease operations. This includes home-based food and beverage businesses,” they said, adding that action will be taken against businesses that flout the rules.

Businesses that continue operating during this period without meeting the necessary criteria face a fine of S$1,000 for a first offence, with repeat offenders facing higher fines or prosecution in court.

Malay broadsheet Berita Harian on Saturday reported that some home-based food businesses have raised concerns about the tightened circuit breaker measures, especially those that have already accepted orders for the coming Hari Raya celebrations.

In a statement, the Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the circuit breaker has affected the livelihood of such home-based businesses.

“The Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry is working closely with all the relevant authorities to look into this matter urgently. We assure you that the chamber is exploring all avenues to address this issue and find an amicable solution without compromising social distancing procedures,” said the chamber's president Farid Khan.

In a Facebook post on Saturday, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Faishal Ibrahim said he was aware of the concerns of affected home-based food businesses.

“I understand that some have taken orders for Ramadan and Hari Raya and are impacted by these measures. This is indeed a very difficult time for everyone, especially during this festive season,” he said.

Home-based business owners whose incomes are affected by the circuit breaker can turn to a number of support initiatives, such as the Temporary Relief Fund, the Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme and Workfare Special Payment.

A number of Malay and Muslim organisations are also offering assistance schemes under the SGTeguhBersatu initiative, Associate Professor Faishal added.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...es-circuit-breaker-covid-19-hdb-fine-12677562

 

[laksaboy]

Paotoh, the cherished tradition of Nazi Germany and Mao's Cultural Revolution.

 

[hofmann]

The government crushing all attempts at self help and entrepreneurship through over regulation. Instead they ask the people to go get handouts from social agencies. And then they say we need more GST. Good grief.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

That is good...let the economics destruction continues

 

[dredd]

That is good...let the economics destruction continues

I hardly think the economy is going to be upended by a few kuih kuihs. Just saying...

 

[Hypocrite-The]

I hardly think the economy is going to be upended by a few kuih kuihs. Just saying...

There is always a knock on effect.

 

[sweetiepie]

KNN sinkie are really the strange lot KNN mti didn't informed her then she need to ownself ask mti KNN cant she just continue to sell until when mti come then she stop and ask for free support money from pap ? KNN

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

Waiting for the resident clown Syed Putra to explain why there is this case of PAOTOH aka backstabbing from this seemingly decent gal named Ateeqah Mazlan

 

[A Singaporean]

Even trying to make a living by Sinkie can be so difficult. On the other hand foreigners can do anything.

 

[myfoot123]

Who did those muslim voted for? Wasn't Halimah supposed to stand up for these Malay during the tough Ramadan time? If opposition were in power, life would be so much better for the needy and those home based businesses.

 

[Valium]

m&d sabo m&d.
They can find her and rip out her CB, nail her CB to the wall.

 

[laksaboy]

The government crushing all attempts at self help and entrepreneurship through over regulation. Instead they ask the people to go get handouts from social agencies. And then they say we need more GST. Good grief.

I've said time and again the Sinkieland public sector is overly bloated, which is unnecessary for a snot-sized island. The public sector adds zero value to the economy and generates no innovation. About 80% of civil servants should be made redundant.

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

Paging for Syed Putra!

So called kampong spirit among your community eh.

 

[JohnTan]

It annoys business owners like me to no end that shameless sinkies can avoid rental, taxes and halal certifications in their home based food businesses. I'm glad that the government has shut them all down. My food catering business immediately received more orders for dinner meals and desserts.

 

[Xisiqomelir]

Busuk hati, busuk puki

 

[syed putra]

Got nothing else to do at home so may as well look for problems.

 

[syed putra]

It annoys business owners like me to no end that shameless sinkies can avoid rental, taxes and halal certifications in their home based food businesses. I'm glad that the government has shut them all down. My food catering business immediately received more orders for dinner meals and desserts.

Halal certification cost money that's why most Malay businesses avoid getting it.

 

[syed putra]

Paging for Syed Putra!

So called kampong spirit among your community eh.

This PAP curriculum teaches Malay students to betray their own kind and be subservient to Chinese masters.

 

[Loofydralb]

Hey doesnt anyone remember that Malays are lazy?

 

[nayr69sg]

SINGAPORE: Home-based businesses, including those in the food and beverage line, must meet certain criteria in order to continue operating during the “circuit breaker” period or face a S$1,000 fine.

These requirements include operating only online without requiring business owners or staff to leave their homes, and not requiring customers or third-party delivery services at the premises to collect or deliver goods.

This was stated in a joint reply by four government agencies – the Trade and Industry Ministry, Environment and Water Resources Ministry, Housing Board and Urban Redevelopment Authority – in response to media queries regarding the operation of such businesses during the circuit breaker period, which is aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19.


“During the circuit breaker period, home-based businesses in public and private housing can operate only if all the criteria in the Ministry of Health’s guidelines and the latest provision under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 are met,” they said.

The agencies noted the multi-ministry taskforce had pointed to the need to further reduce transmission of the coronavirus by minimising human interaction, when the extension of the circuit breaker period was announced on Apr 21.


“If the nature of the home-based business does not meet the stipulated regulations, it will need to cease operations. This includes home-based food and beverage businesses,” they said, adding that action will be taken against businesses that flout the rules.

Businesses that continue operating during this period without meeting the necessary criteria face a fine of S$1,000 for a first offence, with repeat offenders facing higher fines or prosecution in court.

Malay broadsheet Berita Harian on Saturday reported that some home-based food businesses have raised concerns about the tightened circuit breaker measures, especially those that have already accepted orders for the coming Hari Raya celebrations.

In a statement, the Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the circuit breaker has affected the livelihood of such home-based businesses.

“The Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry is working closely with all the relevant authorities to look into this matter urgently. We assure you that the chamber is exploring all avenues to address this issue and find an amicable solution without compromising social distancing procedures,” said the chamber's president Farid Khan.

In a Facebook post on Saturday, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Faishal Ibrahim said he was aware of the concerns of affected home-based food businesses.

“I understand that some have taken orders for Ramadan and Hari Raya and are impacted by these measures. This is indeed a very difficult time for everyone, especially during this festive season,” he said.

Home-based business owners whose incomes are affected by the circuit breaker can turn to a number of support initiatives, such as the Temporary Relief Fund, the Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme and Workfare Special Payment.

A number of Malay and Muslim organisations are also offering assistance schemes under the SGTeguhBersatu initiative, Associate Professor Faishal added.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...es-circuit-breaker-covid-19-hdb-fine-12677562

$1000 fine.

If can make more than $1000 just pay the fine.

Anyway why blame Ateeqah. Blame the government instead.