4 More Nightspots Ordered to Close for Breaking COVID-19 Rules

It seems like nightspots could not catch a break around here, from being linked to one of the largest COVID-19 clusters in Singapore back when they were (illegally) active to getting raided every now and then.

This time, four more nightspots are ordered to close for the alleged breach of COVID-19 rules.

4 More Nightspots Ordered to Close for Breaking COVID-19 Rules

During various islandwide raids conducted between 28 Sep and 9 Oct, five of the food-and-beverage (F&B) outlets allegedly flouted COVID-19 regulations. The outlets are:

• The Base Bistro at 401 MacPherson Road
• The Sleeping Giants at 29 Sembawang Road
• Mama Chin Nonya Cafe at 41 Circular Road
• Phorage restaurant at 25 Church Street
• SMLJ Pub at 22 Circular Road

Mama Chin Nonya Cafe at 41 Circular Road was ordered to closed for 10 days from 15 Oct. They were also fined S$1,000.

SMLJ Pub, which is located in the Boat Quay area, was ordered to close for 20 days from 15 Oct. They were also fined S$2,000. Due to this sudden closure, SMLJ Pub has extended all cashback that was expiring soon to 1 Dec.

The Base Bistro at 401 MacPherson Road was ordered to closed for 10 days from 7 Oct. They were also fined S$1,000. The supervisor of the outlet was fined S$300 for not donning a mask.

The Sleeping Giants, an F&B outlet at 29 Sembawang Road, allegedly provided entertainment services at its outlet. Investigations are ongoing for this case.

Phorage restaurant at 25 Church Street was ordered to closed for 10 days from 8 Oct. 13 unlucky people at Phorage restaurant were issued notices of composition of S$1,000 each.

In case you’re wondering what this chim statement, “notices of composition” means, it simply signifies that you are fined. You would have to pay this sum of money before the due date if you do not want to go to court.

14 Men Were Arrested

Aside from the temporary closure of these F&B outlets, 14 men between the age of 16 years old to 44 years old were arrested during the islandwide raids as well. They were arrested after a check was conducted on 228 people during anti-crime operations.

If these men were found guilty of being a member of an unlawful society, they may be thrown behind bars for up to three years, or fined up to S$5,000, or both.

Aside from gang associated warnings, the police also advised the members of the public to take safe distancing measures seriously.

Those who were found guilting of not adhering to the COVID-19 safe management measures will receive a S$10,000 fine, or face up to six months jail, or both. These numbers are upon their first conviction.

If they were found to be a repeated offender, their stakes will be higher and they may be thrown behind bars for a longer period, or be fined more, or both.

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