Sim Lim Square raid: 10 women arrested at suspected KTV outlet, one tests positive for Covid-19

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On Feb 9, the police conducted an operation involving a bistro in Sim Lim Square and found women, aged between 24 and 48, allegedly intermingling with patrons within the premises.
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SINGAPORE - Ten women, believed to be hostesses at a nightlife establishment, have been arrested by the police for offences under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990.

In a release on Friday (Feb 11), the police said it had conducted an operation involving a bistro in Sim Lim Square on Feb 9 and they found the women, aged between 24 and 48, allegedly intermingling with patrons within the premises.

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