New rules for massage parlours to take effect Dec 1, existing open-concept operators given one-year grace period

Massage establishments face new police licence rules

Singapore police tighten massage establishment rules from Dec 1, with new licence requirements and uniform standards for operators. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Chee Hong Tat pledges continued HDB cooperation to weed out errant heartland massage parlours

From Dec 1, 2026, there will not be any licensing exemptions for massage establishments as changes to the regulatory regime — announced in April this year — kick in.Taking to Facebook after the police announcement, Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat emphasised that HDB will continue to take firm action against errant operators, reiterating an earlier pledge to weed...

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.

New Licensing Rules For Open-Concept Massage Parlours To Take Effect In Singapore From Dec 1

Operators of open-concept massage establishments in Singapore will face additional regulatory requirements from Dec 1, 2026, as the authorities step up efforts to tackle illegal activities at such businesses. According to Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) has announced a new licensing regime requiring both existing and new open-concept massage establishment […]