ORCHARD TOWERS’ SEEDY REPUTATION
Once known for its raunchy nightlife, Orchard Towers has been trying to revamp its image.
Most floors in the 18-storey building are occupied by offices, but commercial units take up the first few floors.
In 2019, Orchard Towers was the scene of a fight that resulted in the death of a 31-year-old man. In 2016, another man died after he was assaulted by two men, who were subsequently jailed.
Besides fights, there have also been police raids to clamp down on vice activities in Orchard Towers.
Many of its public entertainment outlets have since relocated. Some have closed for good while others have pivoted to other businesses.
The building’s management are currently embroiled in a legal battle with some of their proprietors over alleged illegal businesses on their premises.
Five proprietors and their occupiers are accused of breaching the by-laws, which involved allowing the operation of illegal businesses and providing sexual services under the guise of massage or beauty parlours on their premises, among other complaints.