Chitchat Rod coming down hard for the cheebyes running Club Dolce (Balestier Point), WU Bistro (Golden Mile Complex), and Club De Zara (Textile Centre)

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F&B licences of 3 former nightlife venues revoked over COVID-19 breaches​

3 Kings Pub played music, failed to ensure 1m safe distancing between customers, and allowed groups larger than two to sit together on Jul 2, 2021. (Photo: Singapore Tourism Board)
By Low Zoey
15 Jul 2021 10:07PM(Updated: 15 Jul 2021 10:20PM)

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SINGAPORE: Three food and beverage (F&B) outlets that were formerly nightlife operators have had their licences to serve food revoked for breaching COVID-19 safe management measures.
This is the first time that F&B outlets have had their licences revoked for breaching safe management measures since an enhanced penalty framework was implemented in May this year, the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) said on Thursday (Jul 15).

The three affected F&B outlets are 3 Kings Pub in Lucky Plaza, DMAX in Golden Mile Tower, as well as Peony Garden Food House, also known as Club Diamond, at Oriental Plaza.
They must cease operations with immediate effect, said MSE.
MSE added that the outlets, which previously operated as nightlife establishments before pivoting to F&B, had their licences revoked by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for multiple breaches.
Peony Garden Food House had failed to minimise physical interaction between staff members and customers, and allowed a group larger than two people to eat and drink together in a private room. The operator was previously ordered to close for 10 days from Jul 3 to Jul 12.

Timeline: From KTV lounges switching to F&B outlets, to a spike in local COVID-19 cases​

MSE said 3 Kings Pub had failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1m between groups of customers, allowed groups larger than two people to eat and drink together at the same table, and played music. The operator was also previously ordered to close for 10 days from Jul 3 to Jul 12.
DMAX had also failed to minimise physical interaction between staff members and customers, allowed groups larger than two people to sit together, allowed music to be played, and provided forms of entertainment such as playing cards.

Peony Garden Food House failed to minimise physical interaction between staff members and customers and allowed groups larger than two to sit together on Jul 2, 2021. (Photo: Singapore Tourism Board)


MSE said nightlife establishments were allowed to pivot temporarily to F&B from October 2020.
“Unfortunately, a number of establishments continue to operate nightlife activities which are currently prohibited, including employing hostesses or permitting freelance hostesses to serve and drink with multiple groups of customers. Others have also flagrantly flouted safe management measures in the process,” said MSE.

READ: Nando's outlet, Food Junction in Bugis among F&B premises ordered to close for breaching COVID-19 rules​

Common breaches committed by these nightlife operators that have pivoted towards F&B operations include failing to prevent large groups of patrons from intermingling and allowing games such as dice and billiards.
These operators also allowed live entertainment such as singing and dancing and the playing of musical instruments.

DMAX played music, allowed groups larger than two to sit together, failed to minimise physical interaction between customers, allowed the playing of card games and music, and failed to enable contact tracing of every customer entering the permitted premises on Jun 25, 2021. (Photo: Enterprise Singapore)

MSE also said that 11 premises were fined between S$1,000 to S$2,000 each for breaching safe management measures.
Breaches included seating groups of customers less than 1m apart, allowing groups of more than two individuals who were not from the same household to be seated across multiple tables and allowing consumption of alcohol on their premises beyond 10.30pm.
The affected premises are:
- Al Mubin Eating House (Syed Alwi Road)
- Barakath Restaurant (Dalhousie Lane)
- Food Republic (313 Somerset)
- Golden Treasure Restaurant (Lorong 25A Geylang)
- Haakon (313 Somerset)
- Mamita’s Kitchen (Lucky Plaza)
- Plentyfull Deli (Great World City)
- Ristorante Luka (Tanjong Pagar Road)
- The Dark Gallery (Ngee Ann City)
- Yue Yu Restaurant (Lorong 25A Geylang)
- &Joy Dining Hall (Great World City)

READ: KFC outlet, Don Don Donki food court among 16 F&B premises ordered to close for breaching COVID-19 rules​

Twenty-four individuals were also fined S$300 each for gathering in groups larger than the permitted group size while dining at various F&B outlets, while seven staff members were fined S$300 for failing to wear masks.
MSE said safe management measures must be strictly adhered to by premise owners and individuals.
“Agencies will not hesitate to take firm enforcement action against operators and individuals who flout safe management measures. We must all do our part to prevent a resurgence from occurring in Singapore and continue to be vigilant to keep Singapore safe,” it added.

 

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Club Dolce KTV lounge linked to new cluster being deep cleaned
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A worker packing up after deep cleaning Tanglin Shopping Centre, which houses Empress KTV. TNP PHOTO: GIN TAY

Shopkeepers concerned as staff at three KTV outlets in three malls undergo testing for Covid-19​

David Sun
Wong Yang
Jul 14, 2021 06:00 am

Deep cleaning was under way at one of three KTV lounges yesterday, after staff were called up for special testing operations.
The KTV lounges are linked to an emerging cluster involving several Vietnamese social hostesses.
Mr Darren Peh, the owner of Club Dolce at Balestier Point, told The Straits Times yesterday evening: "We are carrying out disinfection works today, and we have decided to remain closed until all the workers are confirmed to be negative for Covid-19."
Mr Peh, who took over ownership of Club Dolce about two years ago, had earlier said that his club will continue with its normal operations.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is investigating Covid-19 infections among a group of Vietnamese social hostesses who had frequented KTV lounges or clubs now operating as food and beverage outlets.

EMERGING​

The ministry said yesterday that of the 19 new cases of locally transmitted infections it has confirmed, eight belong to the emerging KTV cluster.

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Balestier Point is a mixed-use development with both retail outlets and residential units.
Shopkeepers and residents said they noticed the KTV lounge reopening two weeks ago. A notice at the entrance indicated that renovation works had been carried out between June 4 and July 1.

Mr Eric Tan, the managing agent for Balestier Point, said he is concerned for the health of the building's tenants and residents.
The 71-year-old told ST he has asked the cleaners to thoroughly disinfect common touch-points, such as railings, lift buttons and door handles.
The other two KTV outlets identified by MOH are Supreme KTV at Far East Shopping Centre and Empress KTV at Tanglin Shopping Centre. The doors to both were closed when ST visited yesterday afternoon.

The KTV lounges appear to be staffed by the same people, shopkeepers said.
Shopkeepers at Far East Shopping Centre said most shops are closed by 8pm daily, but Supreme KTV was known to operate till late.
They said women who appeared to be lounge hostesses would often turn up at around 6pm.
They would enter the KTV lounge at the basement without going through the mall.

Elderly shopkeepers who spoke to ST said they are worried after hearing news of the cluster and will take the Covid-19 test if requested by MOH.
Shopkeepers at Tanglin Shopping Centre said Empress KTV resumed operations only on July 1, after renovation works were carried out.
The KTV lounge is next to enrichment centre Math Vision, Its head of department, Mr Vinayak More, 42, said he has seen young women turning up at the KTV.
"The KTV was closed for a long time, and only very recently restarted its operations," he added.

"There are safe distancing ambassadors that come here about four times daily, but because the KTV opens later in the evening, there are no ambassadors around by then."

He added that the centre has been disinfecting its common areas regularly.
A manager of a restaurant in the mall said the KTV does not have a kitchen and had been ordering food to be delivered there ever since it reopened.
"I know that the women working there also work at the other KTV at Far East Shopping Centre, because I have seen the same group of them there when I go past on the way home," he said.

"They would all be mingling in groups, and I think they are a mix of Vietnamese and Thai nationals."
Deep cleaning operations at Tanglin Shopping Centre started at 4.30pm yesterday.
The cleaning staff cleaned only the mall areas and did not enter the Empress KTV premises.
FOR MORE, SEE Singapore sees 19 local cases, including eight linked to KTV cluster AND READ THE STRAITS TIMES

 

[Rogue Trader]

Aiyah.. these guys are under a syndicate one lah. Getting raided, getting shut down and going to jail is all part of their job scope. In a few months another few KTV joints will open. Under different tacky names but the same mama-/papasans. Same renovation contractor. Same liquor supplier.

The bosses behind these guys will never break a sweat.

 

[tanwahtiu]

sex sells. When will be womanhood turn to chiong Suai Ge...

 

[whoami]

Have more SDA. 24 hrs. Spot chk on those ktv joints, eatg house, restaurants etc.

 

[red amoeba]

I volunteer to visit these questionable ktvs and prove those hostesses to be sure they ain’t infectious. I don’t ask for much 10k per month is enough.

 

[eatshitndie]

Aiyah.. these guys are under a syndicate one lah. Getting raided, getting shut down and going to jail is all part of their job scope. In a few months another few KTV joints will open. Under different tacky names but the same mama-/papasans. Same renovation contractor. Same liquor supplier.

The bosses behind these guys will never break a sweat.

and they pakak pakak with ang pai deep six nine. the lau jiao poodles and syndicates are in it together.

 

[plzhelpme]

and they pakak pakak with ang pai deep six nine. the lau jiao poodles and syndicates are in it together.

Senor

Reminded me of
Ah Long san.

 

[LordElrond]

Aiyah.. these guys are under a syndicate one lah. Getting raided, getting shut down and going to jail is all part of their job scope. In a few months another few KTV joints will open. Under different tacky names but the same mama-/papasans. Same renovation contractor. Same liquor supplier.

The bosses behind these guys will never break a sweat.

Sounds like those $3 hair saloons

 

[IamHandsome]

Sounds like those $3 hair saloons

like this kind of Saloon?

 

[LordElrond]

like this kind of Saloon?

No… like this

 

[tobelightlight]

How is PAP going to win the next election? This is a show to see. I forsee a huge loss. Restrictions, business loss and the future vaccine death.

 

[Balls2U]

Club De Zara is 东门 is it? I haven't been there for ages. Didn't know they are still around.

 

[nayr69sg]

Club Dolce KTV lounge linked to new cluster being deep cleaned​

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A worker packing up after deep cleaning Tanglin Shopping Centre, which houses Empress KTV. TNP PHOTO: GIN TAY

Shopkeepers concerned as staff at three KTV outlets in three malls undergo testing for Covid-19​

David Sun
Wong Yang
Jul 14, 2021 06:00 am

Deep cleaning was under way at one of three KTV lounges yesterday, after staff were called up for special testing operations.
The KTV lounges are linked to an emerging cluster involving several Vietnamese social hostesses.
Mr Darren Peh, the owner of Club Dolce at Balestier Point, told The Straits Times yesterday evening: "We are carrying out disinfection works today, and we have decided to remain closed until all the workers are confirmed to be negative for Covid-19."
Mr Peh, who took over ownership of Club Dolce about two years ago, had earlier said that his club will continue with its normal operations.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is investigating Covid-19 infections among a group of Vietnamese social hostesses who had frequented KTV lounges or clubs now operating as food and beverage outlets.

EMERGING​

The ministry said yesterday that of the 19 new cases of locally transmitted infections it has confirmed, eight belong to the emerging KTV cluster.

SINGAPORE

New KTV cluster 'troubling and disappointing': Minister​

Jul 15, 2021

Related Stories​

4-day, 3-night cruise cut short after Covid-19 case found on board​

Ongoing transmission likely at four more KTV outlets: Health Ministry​

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Balestier Point is a mixed-use development with both retail outlets and residential units.
Shopkeepers and residents said they noticed the KTV lounge reopening two weeks ago. A notice at the entrance indicated that renovation works had been carried out between June 4 and July 1.

Mr Eric Tan, the managing agent for Balestier Point, said he is concerned for the health of the building's tenants and residents.
The 71-year-old told ST he has asked the cleaners to thoroughly disinfect common touch-points, such as railings, lift buttons and door handles.
The other two KTV outlets identified by MOH are Supreme KTV at Far East Shopping Centre and Empress KTV at Tanglin Shopping Centre. The doors to both were closed when ST visited yesterday afternoon.

The KTV lounges appear to be staffed by the same people, shopkeepers said.
Shopkeepers at Far East Shopping Centre said most shops are closed by 8pm daily, but Supreme KTV was known to operate till late.
They said women who appeared to be lounge hostesses would often turn up at around 6pm.
They would enter the KTV lounge at the basement without going through the mall.

Elderly shopkeepers who spoke to ST said they are worried after hearing news of the cluster and will take the Covid-19 test if requested by MOH.
Shopkeepers at Tanglin Shopping Centre said Empress KTV resumed operations only on July 1, after renovation works were carried out.
The KTV lounge is next to enrichment centre Math Vision, Its head of department, Mr Vinayak More, 42, said he has seen young women turning up at the KTV.
"The KTV was closed for a long time, and only very recently restarted its operations," he added.

"There are safe distancing ambassadors that come here about four times daily, but because the KTV opens later in the evening, there are no ambassadors around by then."

He added that the centre has been disinfecting its common areas regularly.
A manager of a restaurant in the mall said the KTV does not have a kitchen and had been ordering food to be delivered there ever since it reopened.
"I know that the women working there also work at the other KTV at Far East Shopping Centre, because I have seen the same group of them there when I go past on the way home," he said.

"They would all be mingling in groups, and I think they are a mix of Vietnamese and Thai nationals."
Deep cleaning operations at Tanglin Shopping Centre started at 4.30pm yesterday.
The cleaning staff cleaned only the mall areas and did not enter the Empress KTV premises.
FOR MORE, SEE Singapore sees 19 local cases, including eight linked to KTV cluster AND READ THE STRAITS TIMES

that cleaner in photo looks like AMDL? or AMSL?

 

[LordElrond]

like this kind of Saloon?

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