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SINGAPORE – Mediacorp artists are being investigated for possible violations of safe distancing measures after a group gathered at a residence to celebrate actor Jeffrey Xu’s birthday.
In response to inquiries from The Straits Times, the Ministry of National Development (MND) confirmed the investigation and said it was alerted to the incident.
“Investigations are ongoing with regard to possible violations by the various parties,” said a spokesman without identifying those involved.
“The MND and other government agencies take a serious view of such violations and will not hesitate to take strong action against those found to have violated safe distancing measures.”
Mediacorp celebrities Xu, Shane Pow and Terence Cao apologized on Wednesday via the broadcaster after photos of them apparently violating Covid-19 regulations were posted on social media.
One image, allegedly uploaded on October 3, showed 13 people standing close to each other, with Xu holding a cake.
Nobody wore a mask.
Under current Covid-19 regulations, social gatherings must be limited to groups of five outside of a residence. Homes can receive up to five visitors at a time.
Beginning December 28, social gatherings are increased to groups of eight outside the home and homes can receive up to eight visitors.
A Shin Min Daily News reader informed the Chinese-language publication on Wednesday that Xu, who celebrated his 32nd birthday on October 3, had posted an Instagram story of a large reunion.
Among the attendees were other celebrities like Jeremy Chan and Julie Tan, who are not managed by Mediacorp.
Mediacorp said in a statement to Shin Min that the three stars under its management, Xu, Cao and Pow, confirmed that they were at the meeting.
He said the three “deeply regret” their actions and apologized for their mistakes.
In an updated statement to The Straits Times, Mediacorp said that 987FM DJ Sonia Chew was also at the meeting.
The broadcaster added that it takes safe distancing and Covid-19 regulations seriously and reminded its artists that they must follow such rules in both their professional and personal capacities.
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