New rules for massage parlours to take effect Dec 1, existing open-concept operators given one-year grace period
Open-concept massage parlours will no longer be exempt from licences under the new regulations, the Singapore Police Force said.
Starting December 1, Singapore will enforce new regulations for massage parlours, scrapping the exemption for open-concept parlours. All massage parlours, regardless of category, will need to display police posters with licence details on their storefronts. Open-concept parlours will be required to obtain a new Category 3 licence.
They have a one-year grace period from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027, to transition, during which they must also obtain necessary employee approvals and ensure unobstructed views of massage services for customers and the public. Existing Category 1 and 2 establishments will need to comply with the new uniform requirements by January 31, 2027.
Failure to comply with these regulations could result in fines up to S$10,000 for first-time offenders and up to S$20,000 for repeat offenders. The Singapore Police Force will conduct regular compliance checks and take enforcement action against operators who breach the regulatory requirements.
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