Singapore News - Karaoke operators finally opened their doors to guests six months ago, but they are worried that the recent surge in Covid-19 infection numbers may mean a return to restrictions – a move they say could mean curtains for some of them. Mr Frank Per, who manages Sing My Song. Read more at www.tnp.sg
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July 12, 2021
Mr Frank Per, who owns Sing My Song Family Karaoke at Paya Lebar Quarter Mall, hopes his business, now an F&B outlet, can pivot back to being a nightspot soon.
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It has been more than 15 months since nightclubs and karaoke outlets went silent, forced to shut after coronavirus infections first surged in Singapore.
There was some hope in November last year when a pilot programme was mooted for two nightclubs and 10 karaoke outlets to reopen, but this was put on hold in January after a spike in cases.
The nightlife industry has been brought to its knees because of the pandemic, but there is some hope now with Singapore s vaccination programme ramped up and community infections down to a trickle.
The Straits Times
Singapore s nightclubs and karaoke outlets in the dark after pilot fails to take off
Operators say they now plan to either pivot temporarily to other businesses or wait it out.ST PHOTOS: CHONG JUN LIANG
Mr Bryan Ong, managing director of Strumm s Holding, which runs Ipanema World Music Bar.ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
Mr Frank Per, owner of Sing My Song Family Karaoke.ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
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