John Cheng, director of Cheng Yew Heng Candy Factory, says: "I'm hoping that with the new measures, public transport won't be so crowded and it will lower the risk for coming to work.
"SINGAPORE'S move to close nearly all workplaces from next week caught businesses by surprise, even as most have gradually implemented business continuity measures amid the unfolding virus outbreak.
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