On 1 April 2020, the Ministry of Law
("MinLaw") announced that it intends to
introduce the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill
("Bill") in Parliament in the week of 6
April 2020. The Bill seeks to offer temporary relief to businesses
and individuals who are unable to fulfil their contractual
obligations because of COVID-19. This comes at a time when the
coronavirus cases in Singapore surged past 1,000.
Rationale
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, various public health
measures have been imposed by governments around the world. These
measures have resulted in supply chain disruptions, manpower
shortages, and undermined the ability of individuals and businesses
to fulfil their contractual obligations.
