December 20, 07:53 AM 
514 Chai Chee Lane 03-16, Singapore 469029 About half of the shisha cafes in Kampong Glam have had their outdoor smoking corner licenses revoked this year after they repeatedly flouted licensing rules.
The National Environment Agency said 12 out of 23 shisha operators in the Malay heritage quarter allowed shisha smoking outside of designated areas.
The penalty imposed is a revocation of licenses of up to three years, according to at least one cafe that was penalised.
NEA's licensing rule states that only 20 percent of an establishment's outdoor refreshment area may be used as a smoking corner.
Establishments repeatedly flout this rule by extending beyond the designated area as shisha smoking is a money-earner.
Customers pay between $20 and $35 for a few hours of shisa smoking.
The five shisha cafes in Haji Lane -- Cafe Le Caire, Going Om Cafe, Narmai Cafe, Merdandy Bar & Cafe and Al Tazzag Restaurant -- have had their outdoor smoking licenses revoked.
The fate of other shisha cafes in Kampong Glam is uncertain.
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