Geylang’s Newfangled Adult Toy Vending Machines Stir Controversy
What the Vending Setup Looks Like
In the Le Regal complex on Geylang Road, the MimiBox shop has turned into the first self‑service adult toy outlet in the area. Four discreet vending machines sit alongside a display packed with everything from $10 vibrators to $200 specialty gear. Buyers drop cash in, then either pull a prize from a slot or unlock a little box to scoop up their selection.
The 24‑Hour, Unmanned Affair
The place is open around the clock, staffed by cameras rather than people. MimiBox says it opened in March, but has kept things on the hush‑hush if you ask them for details. A recent visit by the New Paper at roughly 3:30 pm confirmed the setup stayed as advertised.
Shoppers Under the Radar
- School kids in uniforms have been spotted creeping in to peek.
- Foreign tourists seem to dominate the traffic, but students are also inside.
- A local accessories storekeeper, Mr Michael Mok (60), claims business is good and no one bats an eye.
- Another shopkeeper, who preferred not to be named, worries the lack of staff might give under‑age customers a loophole for purchase.
Legal Grey Area? Let’s Dive In
According to TNP, shop owners get a green light from authorities to sell adult toys on the premises. But the law’s fine line might get crossed if shoppers under 21 come in. Criminal lawyer James Ow Yong from Kalco Law points out that Section 293 of the Penal Code makes it illegal to sell such items to anyone under 21. The difference? Vending machines don’t have a person on site to check IDs, leading to potential slip‑ups.
Conclusion
So while the kiosks offer a quick, tech‑savvy way to grab adult toys, they also open a can of worms—especially when the young are involved. The final verdict? A blurry edge between convenience, curiosity, and the laws that keep everything in check.
