Police put the squeeze on massage spas
Workers must wear approved uniforms, under tightened regulations
Published on Jun 20, 2012
A massage parlour in Geylang. Customers have noted in recent years a rise in the number of massage spas offering 'specials' - code for sexual services. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
By Lim Yan Liang
Police have tightened licensing requirements for massage parlours in the city to prevent vice activities in such businesses.
From next month, employees of Category II massage establishments must don company uniforms approved by the Police Licensing and Regulatory Department (PLRD). Category II shops refer to those situated away from residential areas, hospitals, schools and places of worship.
These include massage spas found in People's Park Complex and the Adelphi, for example.
To get approval, photos of the uniforms showing the side, back and front have to be sent to the department. Tops must have sleeves, and only pants are allowed. If the uniforms do not bear the company name, employees have to wear company name tags.
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Wearing uniforms will improve the image of not just the spa, but also the person herself.
- Ms Stella Monzon, a therapist with 21st Century Beauty Spa
Read the full story in Wednesday's edition of The Straits Times.
