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SINGAPORE - A labyrinth of rooms lie behind tinted doors, obscuring the view of the world within from the public. But the lingering smell of cigarette smoke, coupled with bursts of loud music escaping each time the doors open, gives it away.
These KTV lounges, which have pivoted to operate as food and beverage establishments, remain popular with men aged between 20 and 50.
Despite the growing cluster uncovered this week, many of them have continued to flock to KTV lounges located in strata malls and mixed-used developments.
Checks by The Straits Times found that some patrons had planned a last hurrah on Wednesday evening (July 14), after finding out that their favourite haunts were to be closed for deep cleaning.
July 16, 2021
Short-term visitors cannot engage in any form of employment, or in any business, profession or occupation in Singapore.
The Straits Times/ Kua Chee Siong
SINGAPORE - The woman who is the first case linked to the growing KTV cluster of Covid-19 infections is a short-term visit pass holder from Vietnam who entered Singapore in February via the familial ties lane, sponsored by her Singaporean boyfriend.
In a joint statement on Friday (July 16), the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said that police investigations into possible illegal, including vice-related, activities within this KTV cluster are ongoing.