SINGAPORE - After tighter Covid-19 restrictions were announced last week, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery called up worshippers who had booked one-hour slots to get them to postpone or cancel their visits.
As with other places of worship, the maximum capacity at the monastery in Bright Hill Road had been reduced to 100 people from Saturday (May 8) to May 30, down from 250.
A spokesman for the monastery told The Straits Times that it was communicating with devotees and the public through its website, social media platforms and electronic newsletter, adding that walk-ins are strictly not allowed .
On Sunday, the monastery - the largest Buddhist temple in Singapore - had staff deployed to ensure that only visitors with prior bookings were allowed in.