The first thing to remember is that, during the RMCO, cinemas will not admit those below the age of 12 and above 60, as per the SOP set by the National Security Council. 

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Minimise physical contact by purchasing your tickets online. You can even purchase snacks and refreshments online on the GSC website or its mobile app.

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Cinemas are now practising gap seating, with empty seats in between each customer as well as directly in front and behind them to ensure that they are safely 1m apart from one another. This rule also applies to couples and families.

For your peace of mind, the halls are sanitised after every show. But Aurum Theatre takes it further due to its unique amenities.

Koh elaborates: "As part of Aurum Theatre’s whole premium experience, our SOPs from day one included cleaning measures unique to Aurum, due to the luxury recliners, pillows and other amenities that are not available at our regular cinemas. This includes the removal and changing of mattress sheets and pillow covers, as well as the replacement of blankets, and disposable slippers after every show.”

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Should you wear a mask throughout the show? Koh recommends keeping them on whenever you're moving around in public places such as cinema waiting areas, concessions stands and washrooms, and to refrain from eating and drinking when doing so.  

"Maintaining good hygiene at all times by regularly washing your hands and using the sanitisers provided throughout our premises will help ensure an even smoother cinema experience," Koh adds.

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