If you have heard of Kampong Bahru Road - a stretch of 44 commercial shophouses opposite the Singapore General Hospital - you might know its reputation as a once-thriving nightlife hub.
Early last year, there were 14 karaoke lounges and nightclubs operating in the area - approximately one in three shophouses.
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