Many in Geylang speak of undercurrent of fear


AT dusk, like clockwork, streetwalkers in skimpy outfits emerge from alleyways. They flirt with men, both foreign and local. Off-corner massage parlours and hotels with hourly rates do a roaring trade.

Nearby, peddlers sell sex drugs with names such as Super Magic and Tiger’s Prestigious Life.

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