Nightclub and KTV In Singapore Hope To Resume Operations

With the announcement on border opening by April 1 by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsein Loong there was cheer all around Singapore and especially more so among nightclub and KTV owners.

The hopeful sector has been shut since 2020 and was never given leeway to reopen despite the various phases of lockdowns and reopenings the City-State rolled out. But when the multi-ministry task force announced at a press conference that singing in general settings would be allowed from next week, a particular Ms Jean Teo’s “heart really jumped up” reported state news agency CNA.

Ms Teo, a director at family karaoke chain Teo Heng, thought this meant her outlets could reopen soon she has been renting out their rooms as office spaces and was looking forward as this could be the first time the chain might be able to operate its karaoke business again. Karaoke outlets have had to cease operations since Mar 27, 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions. 

But as she listened on, she realised the new regulations did not apply to businesses with a public entertainment license. 

“My heart cooled down a bit,” she told CNA with a slight chuckle. Teo Heng is just one of many nightlife and entertainment establishments that have remained closed for two years. 

The current restriction on the sale and consumption of alcohol after 10.30pm at F&B outlets will also be lifted, and live performances will be allowed to resume at all venues.

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