Massage shop licence needed for every outlet from 1 December 2026, with police posters and fines up to S$10,000

Open-concept massage outlets lose their exemption on 1 December 2026, and licensed shops must display a police poster. Here is what changes and what it means for customers.

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Massage shop licence needed for every outlet from 1 December 2026, with police posters and fines up to S$10,000

Open-concept massage outlets lose their exemption on 1 December 2026, and licensed shops must display a police poster. Here is what changes and what it means for customers.

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