In response to queries from The Straits Times, the Ministry of National Development (MND) confirmed the probe, saying it had been alerted to the incident. Investigations are ongoing in respect of possible breaches by the various parties, a spokesman said, without identifying the individuals implicated. MND and other government agencies take a serious view of such breaches, and will not hesitate to take firm action against those who are found to have violated safe distancing measures.
Mediacorp celebrities - Xu, Shane Pow and Terence Cao - apologised on Wednesday (Dec 23) via the broadcaster after photos of them apparently breaching Covid-19 regulations were posted on social media.
December 23, 2020
Shin Min Daily News
Birthdays are supposed to be joyous occasions where family and friends gather for celebration, but those were all pre-Covid days.
Under phase 2 regulations, social gatherings should be limited to five people, birthday celebrations included, to keep everyone safe during the pandemic – and even celebrities are not exempted from the rules.
According to the reader, Jeffrey posted an Instagram story on Oct 3 and while the photo did not have a date, there was evidence to prove that it had been taken two months ago, the Chinese daily reported. One of the artistes in the photo, Terence, had sent a congratulatory message to wish Jeffrey a happy birthday and even posted a photo of them together, the reader said. I kept the link but it expired as the post and photo had already been removed.
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More celebs may be in trouble over large gathering at private home
Mediacorp artistes Jeffrey Xu, Shane Pow, Terence Cao and Sonia Chew in a gathering that may have breached safe distancing guidelines. PHOTO: JEFFREY XU/INSTAGRAM
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A day after Ah Boys To Men actor Maxi Lim and influencer Lizy Teo s wedding reception came into focus for potential Covid-19 breaches, more celebrities may be in hot water.
Mediacorp artistes Jeffrey Xu, Shane Pow, Terence Cao and Sonia Chew were pictured in what looked like a large gathering that may have breached safe distancing rules.
The photograph was posted by Mr Xu on his 32nd birthday on Oct 3, Shin Min Daily News reported yesterday. It shows a group of 13 people in what appears to be a private residence. Currently, households can have up to only five visitors.
SINGAPORE - Local Mediacorp stars have apologised via the broadcaster after three of them - Jeffrey Xu, Shane Pow and Terence Cao - were caught in what looked like a breach of Covid-19 regulations.
A Shin Min Daily News reader tipped off the Chinese language publication on Wednesday (Dec 23) that Xu, who celebrated his 32nd birthday on Oct 3, had posted an Instagram story of a large gathering. The attendees included other celebrities like Jeremy Chan and Julie Tan, who are not managed by Mediacorp.
The picture, reportedly uploaded on Oct 3, showed 13 people in one photograph in what looks like someone s residence, with Xu holding a cake. No one was wearing a mask.
December 19, 2020
Constance Song with her daughter Olethea
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Constance Song, 45, expecting baby number 2
Congratulations to Constance Song! It was recently revealed that the local actress is six months pregnant with a girl due next March.
The 45-year-old told Shin Min Daily News that she was initially reluctant to reveal the pregnancy to her daughter Olethea who s three-and-a-half years old for fear that she would be jealous of the new family member.
However, just before the first trimester, Olethea asked Constance for a sibling out of the blue. The actress added the little girl would often caress her baby bump now and say: I love you very much.