BEING “BLACKLISTED”
Relocating is also easier said than done, said impacted nightspots.
“There are no alternatives… With regards to nightclubs, it is just like you are blacklisted, ” said the club owner, who has not been able to find a suitable location for relocation. “There must be a place for enjoyment in Singapore. inch
The SPF observe said the nightspots have until Might 2023 to “make adjustments”. During this period, they might apply to the City Redevelopment Authority for a change of use software – in effect altering their business to 1 that does not require a community entertainment licence – or relocate elsewhere and apply for a new licence.
Naughty Girl club’s Mr Isaac said he does not have the luxury of simply moving on to a new place, as he is not really a tenant but owns the space.
“I look after it perfectly, I secure this very well… because this is definitely my future, this is my life. And I must pay back a lot of money to the financial institution, I have to pay curiosity. I can’t pay for to close this, ” he said.
Mr Isaac also disagreed with the reasons listed in the police discover for not renewing the particular nightspots’ licences.
“I don’t accept each one of these reasons, ” this individual said, insisting those who commit crimes or cause problems should be the ones that are forced to closed, but not law-abiding club owners.
Some hope for the compromise to be achieved.
“Previously within Boat Quay and Clarke Quay that they had the same problem, ” a nightclub owner said. “Don’t just cut us away from like that, what do we all do now? ”
Under regulations launched in 2013 carrying out a rise in violent criminal offenses, bars and clubs in Clarke Quay had to stop selling liquor by 3am on Sundays and weekdays, and by 4am on Saturdays as well as the eve of public holidays, instead of 6am previously.
“We want to request to get our PE license back, and then provide us a trial time period. See whether we can come up with our own answer, whether we can control these problems, ” said another golf club operator.
Mr Nasen Thiagarajan, chief executive of the Singapore Night life Business Association, said he is aware of the present situation.
“From an association standpoint, we will try to see if a meeting could be set up between SPF and (nightlife) providers so business owners may understand the issues in more detail and propose actions to manage for authorities’ consideration, ” this individual said.
For now, the affected operators remain in limbo.
Said Mr Isaac: “There are so many shopping centres, each shopping centre will be the same. But there might be one Orchard Systems in Singapore. ”