As of 1 August 2023, all the public entertainment (PE) operators in Orchard Towers* have ceased providing public entertainment, except for one PE outlet which had filed a statutory appeal to the Public Entertainment Appeal Board (PEAB). Pending the decision on the appeal, the PEAB has granted the outlet an interim two-month extension of its PE licence until 30 September 2023 or until such time that the decision of the PEAB is made, whichever is earlier.
On 15 July 2022, the Police had informed business operators and property owners of PE outlets in Orchard Towers* that the Police would not grant new PE licences, or renew PE licences for existing outlets beyond 31 May 2023. This was a policy decision as part of the Government’s continued efforts to manage the law-and-order situation and disamenities in the area.
On 12 April 2023, after considering an appeal made by the PE operators and the Singapore Nightlife Business Association, the Police agreed to extend their PE licences until July 2023 to further facilitate their transition to alternative arrangements. The operators were also informed that there would be no further renewal of PE licenses thereafter.
*Including one of the two buildings comprising Orchard Towers which was renamed “One Claymore” on 1 August 2022.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
01 August 2023 @ 6:00 PM