'Butterfly' hostesses push Singapore KTV cluster to 88 cases


Supreme KTV at Far East Shopping Centre (left), Empress at Tanglin Shopping Centre (top, right) and Dolce at Balestier Point are part of the growing Covid-19 cluster. - ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A labyrinth of rooms lie behind tinted doors, obscuring the view of the world within from the public. But the lingering smell of cigarette smoke, coupled with bursts of loud music escaping each time the doors open, gives it away.

These KTV lounges, which have pivoted to operate as food and beverage establishments, remain popular with men aged between 20 and 50.

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