LOA vs SHN vs QO

People that are issued with LOA,SHN or QO are generally well. Therefore, no worry. As long as you monitor your health, temperature and practise good personal hygiene, we will be able to beat the virus. You are advice to be socially responsible to prevent virus spread.

If you receive SHN or QO, you must not leave your house at all. You may face disciplinary action or be prosecuted.

If you fail to comply SHN:

You may face the following penalties, as you have put the well-being of the wider community at risk: a. You may be prosecuted under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act ; 

Any person guilty of an offence under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act shall (a) in the case of a first offence, be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; and (b) in the case of a second or subsequent offence, be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.

b. If you are a Singapore Permanent Resident, Long-Term Visit Pass holder, Dependant’s Pass holder, or Student’s Pass holder, your Re-Entry Permit or passes may be revoked or the validity shortened; 

c. If you are a foreign employee issued with a work pass, your work pass may be revoked. This is because the SHN is imposed on you pursuant to Section 7(4)(a) of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act. The Controller of Work Passes may at any time vary or revoke any of the existing conditions of a work pass or impose new conditions. As an additional condition of your work pass, you must comply with the SHN. 

d. If your child/ward is a full-time student attending a preschool, school or other educational institution in Singapore, your child/ward might be subjected to disciplinary action, including suspension or dismissal. For foreign students, this may include the cancellation of your child’s/ward’s Student’s Pass or Dependant’s Pass.