For many Singaporeans, Johor Bahru (JB) is a popular destination for a quick getaway, whether that includes delectable food or a soothing massage.
But a trip across the Causeway turned sour for a group of travellers when they visited a massage parlour recently.
A few of them claimed that their masseuses offered them “special services”, which left them feeling uncomfortable.
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Despite turning down the offer, a masseuse still touched one of them inappropriately in his private area and even questioned his sexuality.
Recounting her experience, an MS News reader, Eileen Ong (not her real name), shared that she and nine other friends – comprising both males and females – visited a massage parlour in JB in the early hours of Monday (2 Jan).
Initially, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. She described everything as “great”, including the ambience and cleanliness of the place.
But after everyone finished their massages, the group learned that their male friends were offered extra services by their respective masseuses.
One of them apparently burst into tears, claiming he was touched inappropriately despite explicitly telling his masseuse not to do so.
The female masseuse allegedly touched his private parts twice during the session.
Sensing that he wasn’t aroused, she allegedly “opened his pants” to check his genitals and asked if he was gay.
Having learnt about their male friends’ experiences, the group returned to the massage parlour and confronted a staff member at the counter.
However, Ms Ong claimed that they appeared insincere and continuously denied providing extra services.
Sometime later, the boss arrived at the massage parlour but allegedly seemed unapologetic. He also appeared “indifferent” when the group threatened to report the incident.
In sharing their account, Ms Ong said she hopes to raise awareness of the existence of such establishments. She also wanted to highlight that men can be victims of sexual assault too.
A search on Google Maps revealed similar experiences by other customers.
This user who left a review to warn others claimed that his masseuse kept making “suggestive massage moves around his (my) manhood”.
Source: Google Maps
Another customer said the masseuse assigned to him was “rude and obnoxious”. He ended up getting a shorter session after he turned down the ‘happy ending’.
Source: Google Maps
MS News has reached out to the massage parlour for comment.
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Featured image adapted from Conscious Design on Unsplash.
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