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Legal Framework and Geylang District

Prostitution in Singapore operates in a legal grey zone. While the act itself isn’t explicitly illegal, many associated activities are heavily regulated or banned. The government allows it only within licensed brothels, strictly confined to the Geylang district. Geylang stands as Singapore’s sole legal red-light district, home to over 100 unassuming brothels marked by distinctive large, often red, numbers. Prices typically range from S$70 to S$250 for an hour’s service. Most workers here are foreign women from China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, rather than Singaporeans.

Criminal Activities and Penalties

Operating outside these licensed brothels is illegal. Soliciting in public, running unlicensed brothels, pimping, or living off the earnings of prostitution are criminal offenses, punishable by fines or jail time. Enforcement includes raids, like one where 50 women were arrested at Geylang Lorong 23.

Health Regulations and Ongoing Challenges

The legal framework, including acts like Republic Act No. 10951, aims to control the industry. Workers in licensed brothels must undergo regular health screenings. Despite regulations, illegal activities persist, including online escort services and solicitation in areas like Orchard Towers. The government continues to crack down on unlicensed operations, with recent cases seeing individuals charged for running illegal brothels and harboring women for prostitution.

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