His instruction was part of a stricter set of measures that will come into effect on April 7 to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
SINGAPORE (April 3): The Singapore Exchange (SGX) says its securities and derivatives markets will remain open and accessible to investors.
This is in line with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s speech earlier today that essential services will continue as usual, though non-essential services are required to suspend all activities at workplace premises.

