These so-called "hangout rooms" appear in advertisements on social media as private rooms where people can come with snacks and drinks, and watch movies or Netflix shows together, or just chill out.

Some advertisements have scenes of couples cuddling or sharing a meal, reinforcing the message that these rooms grant patrons complete privacy, with no surveillance cameras around to capture what people do in the rooms.

These rooms are targeted at young people who are looking for cosy private spaces where they can hang out with friends, celebrate birthdays or have laid-back dates far from their parents’ eyes.

The hangout room owners said that they are registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulation Authority and are thus “legitimate” businesses.

However, these private rooms have drawn concerns from parents, who worry that their underage children might go there to drink alcohol, vape or engage in sexual activities.

The fact that several such private rooms have sprouted up over the years bears testament to their popularity.

Ms Shihan Cole, who started Hideout Place in New Bridge Road in January 2023, has since acquired other private movie room outlets such as Best Movie Place (Dunlop Street), Chillaxcosy (Aliwal Street) and Relax Hangout (Syed Alwi Road).

“We are more of an event space, we also have people who come in to film TikTok and YouTube videos, record podcasts, celebrate birthdays, have orientation camp gatherings and take K-pop fan meet calls,” the 30-year-old told TODAY.

Ms Cole is aware that other private room operators have featured intimate scenes of couples in their advertisements.

For Hideout Place, its selling point is its themed rooms and aesthetics, she said. “We do not do suggestive videos. We promote a place where everyone is welcome and should feel safe.”

There is no age limit to enter Hideout Place and its other outlets, but children below 12 must be supervised by an adult.

“Our staff are trained to spot any red flags like crying or shouting and we have banned a few people from coming in if they are too rowdy,” said Ms Cole.

All rooms at Hideout Place and its other outlets are designed without locks, allowing staff easy access. They can also conduct occasional checks during sessions if any issues are detected.

Ms Cole pointed out that it does not make business sense to put up closed circuit television cameras (CCTVs) in her premises due to the costs involved.

“It is not a necessary investment and it doesn’t make our guests more comfortable,” she added.

When asked if having no CCTVs would increase risks of unwanted activities occurring in the rooms, she said: “People will find a way to break the law whether there are CCTVs or not.”

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Sudah lama ada. Couple just walk in, take key and take lift go up. Very common.

House so small, were got privacy.

Spore is targeting for more babies. So is halal. They need increase population

Cannon room

got spy cam or not

Why dun go hotel?

PuAs should go singpore. Sure laku.

Good business idea. Love to use privacy room/space to "rest and chill" and just pay per hr

singapore allow their ppl to have their own thinking and be responsible for their action later.

Meanwhile malaysia ? certain party forces you to learn their religion, yet still no faith in their teaching.

Typical Singapore, nothing better to do have to find trouble

occupied by okt boss clerickilla

what's the difference with hotel rooms and airbnb?

No private bathroom

what trouble ?

Moral hazard, in this case
Oh noes our kids are fucking in these event spaces
Diu
Like that newsworthy kah?
That's the problem with that fucking island
Too damn comfortable living, have to find something to bitch and moan about

fubu fk room

Better ask puas go Japan.

Room to exercise and whatever outcome sendiri tanggung.

No lock , employee can come in anytime, u wan sexy time u go hotel even better