12 women arrested in enforcement operation against massage parlours and public entertainment outlets

Twelve women, aged between 21 and 43, were arrested during a two-day enforcement operation against massage establishments and public entertainment outlets on May 2 and 3, the police said in a news release.

The enforcement checks were conducted by Central Police Division along Syed Alwi Road, Middle Road and Beach Road.

During the operation, officers detected one unlicensed massage establishment.

Two women, aged 30 and 43, were arrested for offences under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.

Two public entertainment outlets were also found to have contravened public entertainment licensing conditions.

Ten women, aged between 21 and 33, were arrested for offences under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.

The police said actions will be taken against operators for flouting the rules and regulations under the Massage Establishment Act and Public Entertainment Act.

The statement said: "The police takes a serious view of anyone involved in criminal activities and will continue to take tough enforcement action against those found breaking the law."

Police investigations are ongoing.