Disputes and Enforcement Action Taken Against Persons Who Breach Vaccinated-Differentiated Safe Management Measures at Hawker Centres

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment since the introduction of COVID-19 vaccination entry checks at hawker centres, what is the number of (i) disputes between enforcement officers and diners and (ii) cases of unvaccinated patrons found to be dining-in.

With the introduction of COVID-19 Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS) at hawker centres, only fully vaccinated persons can dine in. Since the commencement of vaccination entry checks on 23 November 2021, there have been four cases where patrons were uncooperative and Police assistance was activated. Twenty-four cases of unvaccinated or partially vaccinated persons were also found dining in. Enforcement action will be taken against persons who breach VDS at hawker centres, with first-time offenders liable for a fine of $300.