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SINGAPORE - The passport of a Singaporean man has been cancelled for flouting stay-home notice rules, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority said on Sunday (March 29).
Mr Goh Illya Victor, 53, returned to Singapore from Batam, Indonesia, on March 3. He was served with the notice at Tanah Merah Ferry terminal upon entry.
He returned to Indonesia the same day, despite the stay-home notice and warnings from ICA officers that he would breach the notice and could face penalties.
Those under the notice are not allowed to leave their homes for 14 days, or face a fine of up to $10,000, be jailed for up to six months, or both.
On Thursday (March 24), he returned to Singapore through the Singapore Cruise Centre and was issued a second notice.
ICA said Mr Goh displayed "irresponsible conduct" for not complying with the first SHN and then returning to Singapore on Thursday.
"In view of the wilful breach, ICA has cancelled his passport and referred the case to the Ministry of Health for investigation," ICA said in a statement.
All travellers from any Asean countries have had to observe the stay-home notice from 11.59pm on March 16.
This was expanded to all countries from March 20, and from Friday all travellers entering Singapore must also submit a health and travel declaration before being cleared for entry.
Members of the public can report information on breaches of the stay-home notice at go.gov.sg/reportshnbreach or 6812-5555.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...poreans-passport-for-flouting-stay-home-rules
Mr Goh Illya Victor, 53, returned to Singapore from Batam, Indonesia, on March 3. He was served with the notice at Tanah Merah Ferry terminal upon entry.
He returned to Indonesia the same day, despite the stay-home notice and warnings from ICA officers that he would breach the notice and could face penalties.
Those under the notice are not allowed to leave their homes for 14 days, or face a fine of up to $10,000, be jailed for up to six months, or both.
On Thursday (March 24), he returned to Singapore through the Singapore Cruise Centre and was issued a second notice.
ICA said Mr Goh displayed "irresponsible conduct" for not complying with the first SHN and then returning to Singapore on Thursday.
"In view of the wilful breach, ICA has cancelled his passport and referred the case to the Ministry of Health for investigation," ICA said in a statement.
All travellers from any Asean countries have had to observe the stay-home notice from 11.59pm on March 16.
This was expanded to all countries from March 20, and from Friday all travellers entering Singapore must also submit a health and travel declaration before being cleared for entry.
Members of the public can report information on breaches of the stay-home notice at go.gov.sg/reportshnbreach or 6812-5555.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...poreans-passport-for-flouting-stay-home-rules