22 women arrested at public entertainment outlets for working without valid permits

Twenty-two women, aged between 20 to 33, were arrested in two-day enforcement operation against public entertainment outlets along South Bridge Road, Sam Leong Road and Beach Road.

During the enforcement checks on March 20 and 21, three outlets were found to have contravened public entertainment licensing conditions.

The women were nabbed for working without valid work permits under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.

Investigations are ongoing.

Actions will be taken against the operators for flouting the rules and regulations under the Public Entertainment Act, said the police.