{"id":8897,"date":"2022-04-10T10:33:01","date_gmt":"2022-04-10T02:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/?p=8897"},"modified":"2022-04-10T10:36:12","modified_gmt":"2022-04-10T02:36:12","slug":"teo-heng-reopens-on-19-april-will-the-resumption-of-nightlife-resuscitate-the-night-scene-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/teo-heng-reopens-on-19-april-will-the-resumption-of-nightlife-resuscitate-the-night-scene-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Teo Heng Reopens On 19 April: Will The Resumption Of Nightlife Resuscitate The Night Scene In Singapore?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After 2 years (though it may seem much longer), nightlife is finally allowed to resume in Singapore. While some nightlife operators had transited to F&B or other revenue models (Zouk\u2019s spin sessions were a hit with spin enthusiasts), others had shuttered their doors as they weathered the brunt of the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In January 2021, Teo Heng, a beloved family KTV chain announced their (temporary) closure. Some outlets remained open with renegotiated rents and transited to \u201cWork, Chill & Dine\u201d packages where the public can book the former KTV rooms for working, hanging out and dining under the prevailing safe management measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, from 19 April 2022, all nightlife businesses (including bars, pubs, karaoke establishments, discotheques and nightclubs) will be permitted to fully reopen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Also: Living With COVID-19: 9 Things Singapore Businesses And Workers Can Look Forward To From 29 March 2022<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clubbing Will Require Additional Safe Management Measure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Under this reopening, nightlife businesses need to adhere to the same safe management measures as prevailing ones for F&B establishments, retail liquor establishments, and live performances, where applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, for nightclubs, discotheques or places where dancing among patrons is intended, an additional measure of negative Antigen Rapid Test (ART) result is required before entering the premises. This ART must be supervised by an MOH-approved test provider, either in-person or remotely. The COVID-19 test will be valid for 24 hours from the time of the test result and is only necessary for the patron, not visitors or employees. The patron must get tested before the start of his\/her visit; and at most 24 hours before the end of the attendance at the event or activity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this is an additional measure specific for dancing among patrons, it does spell a ray of hope for nightclubs which have been shuttered for many months. As the onus is on the patron to take the test, there is no additional incurred cost for clubbing businesses, aside from manpower to conduct the entry checks (which could be done by the bouncers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zouk, the grand dame of Singapore\u2019s clubbing scene has announced its return on 20 April 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KTVs\/ Karaoke Lounges<\/strong> To Resume<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, KTVs stand to benefit from the resumption of nightlife. The resumption of vocalisation activities on 29 March 2022 already boded well for family KTVs as singing is allowed to resume. The 19 April 2022 resumption of nightlife is an additional assurance for KTVs to restart their operations, albeit with the prevailing safe management measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teo Heng, one of the larger family KTV chains, have announced their return on 19 April 2022 at their Suntec City, Causeway Point, J Cube and Star Vista outlets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The OG Of Nightlife: Pasar Malams<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps the OG of nightlife, pasar malams (or night markets) are also making a reappearance after a long hiatus. According to Today, the price of renting a stall at the Geylang Serai\u2019s Ramadan bazaar is between S$15,000 and S$21,000 for F&B stalls and S$5,000 to S$12,000 for non-F&B stalls. As these prices are determined by bidding, it reflects the pent-up demand for pasar malam businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, pasar malam in neighbourhood estates will also resume. The Ang Mo Kio pasar malam is already in operation as of 9 April 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n