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He said the Government will help these businesses to “transition to other activities or ease their exit”, with more details to come from the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Mr Chua, the pub owner, said he knew of some nightlife operators that have thrown in the towel, while some have scrambled to start serving food so as to resume operations.This involves submitting a “change of use” application to the Urban Redevelopment Authority and a separate application to the Singapore Food Agency for a licence change. And if granted, this would mean entering a crowded F&B market.
READ: 'We are not returning to a pre-COVID-19 world': Chan Chun Sing maps out 'new path' for SingaporeA change in business model is also an uphill task for karaoke joints, according to operators of these businesses which similarly have had to stay closed under current rules. The businessman, whose karaoke chain has been in operation since 2002, said he also submitted to the authorities a list of safety measures that his seven outlets will put in place should a reopening be granted.
“Among our members, I think half of them want to quit … With the restrictions, the Government has only given us one solution and that is to close.”“Malls will usually require you to find a new tenant if you give up your unit before your lease is up. If you don’t, you have to pay up the remaining rent on your lease,” said Mr Sim, who has about 18 months left on his tenancy agreement.
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