A total of 10 people were allegedly hanging out together in a group on a yacht off Lazarus Island in Singapore, in violation of the Covid-19 safety measures.
A photo and two videos of the group were taken and put up on Facebook on Dec. 26.
The photo and videos showed the group apparently engaging in merry-making
The photo and videos were taken on Boxing Day.
At least 10 people on board yacht
At least 10 men and women can be seen swaying to music and dancing on a yacht at sea.
At least six men were seen wearing swimming trunks and shirtless, and they were dancing with four other women in swimwear on the boat.
Singapore’s sea cargo one bright spot amid pandemic
While Covid-19 has severely affected many aspects of transport, Singapore’s sea cargo volume has been doing well, remaining close to pre-pandemic levels.
Compared with the start of the year, the volume of sea cargo here stood at 97 per cent in November, according to figures of Singapore’s air, land and sea sectors released by the Ministry of Transport (MOT) in a Facebook post yesterday.
Commenting on the performance of the maritime sector in a separate Facebook post, Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung said it was a “bright spark during such difficult times”.
The Straits Times
More safety measures in place as visitor numbers surge at Southern Islands, Pulau Ubin
Visitors leaving Pulau Ubin for Changi Point Ferry Terminal. In the foreground is a sign from the National Parks Board reminding visitors to adhere to safe distancing measures. ST PHOTO: JOEL CHAN
Beachgoers should swim only in areas manned by lifeguards or within areas marked for swimming, said MPA.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
PublishedDec 24, 2020, 2:08 pm SGT
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MPA reminds port users to stay safe at sea for the year-end holiday season
Singapore is currently experiencing a monsoon season, which is expected to end early March. Particularly from December this year to early January next year, monsoon surges are expected to cause widespread continuous moderate to heavy rain, with strong winds and choppy seas that can increase risks at sea. Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) would thus like to remind all port users and members of the public to stay safe at sea during this year-end holiday season.
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