Don't let Balestier become like Geylang

Clivebenss SG

I REFER to last Wednesday's report, 'Geylang clean-up leads to vice in heartland', and agree with Holland-Bukit Timah GRC MP Christopher De Souza's suggestion to ban hotels from operating on an hourly rate in all residential areas.

As a resident of Balestier, I am frustrated with the increasing number of KTV lounges and budget hotels in the area. Since the surge in such openings last year, my family and I have been often woken up in the wee hours by the sound of fighting. And it is unpleasant when men loiter around and gawk at women.

Balestier is famous for its many great food stalls and heritage sites and I hope it will not deteriorate into a place where families will have to think twice about before visiting the area.

Lee Siew Keng (Madam)

sbst275 SG

I'll say tis

You can ban hourly rate, they'll start following to go by day - rate.

Clivebenss SG

I'll say tis

You can ban hourly rate, they'll start following to go by day - rate.

early checkout refund??

sbst275 SG

early checkout refund??

I think no need.

cos it's cheaper and better.

Dun need to fret later no room.

charlize SG

Suddenly during election year, all the MPs start working to be seen and heard by their constituents.

russiabear SG

but but but…
balestier has ALWAYS been famous as the alternate Geylang leh.
no need to improve lah. keep it the way it is!

βέτά SG

Thanks to the PAP government for letting in more foreign talents, every town in Singapore has the potential to turn into a vibrant Geylang.

sinicker SG

i only know balestier famous for lighting shops.

βέτά SG

They first create the problem, then they find solution to the problem they created.

FireIce SG

shall we just build an offshore island for this?

call it sextosa

TTFU SG

Like it or not, sex trade is everywhere

Fallen-Angel SG

I think those men who are going to reach the CPF withdraw date needs to get their kuku cut off 1 year in advance so they won't be victimise by PRCs women.

Ya Sextosa sounds like a brilliant idea. Like Singapore's own Batam paradise.

Rooney9 SG

too many budget hotels in balestier besides hotel81 like value etc etc. dunno why so many permits are given there when there are so many budget hotels there already.

Just_do_it_lah SG

Like it or not, sex trade is everywhere

Your place (around your residence area) also have ?? So convenient... i like... lol

Just_do_it_lah SG

Balestier Road abt 2km long.. all the china ladies stand along roadside... have to take long time to view all... hehe

CannyOng SG

I'll say tis

You can ban hourly rate, they'll start following to go by day - rate.

Day rate will be expensive leh. If you think its not a factor. Why you never see chicken making business out Ris carlton?

sbst275 SG

Day rate will be expensive leh. If you think its not a factor. Why you never see chicken making business out Ris carlton?

you dun get it

budget hotel go day - rate only

Just_do_it_lah SG

maybe you can sublet to ppl going quickie... hehe

Just_do_it_lah SG

i only know balestier famous for lighting shops.

Lighting shops ??

**scratching bxlls...** oops.. sorrie..typo.. I meant head...

there is 2-3 shops lah.. not many...

You how Long no go Balestier ???? Balestier Road = famously knowned for Pak-Ko-teh hangouts, now, Budgets hotels.... ( maybe got red latterns = lighting shops ) hehe...

That's why... the thread title - Don't let Balestier to the Next Geylang...

Too late... Balestier is destined to the s3x-cond geylang... with lots of Quickie Hotels..

Mr Milo SG

from the streets to the heartland and finally, to the household