Enforcement against Errant Hairdressing Salons for Unfair or Improper Sales Practices

Mr Liang Eng Hwa asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) what are the Police's follow-up actions upon receiving repeated police reports lodged against errant hairdressing salons for unfair or improper sales practices; and (b) whether enforcement actions will be taken in such situations.

Mr K Shanmugam: Generally, the Police will only investigate into reports lodged against hairdressing salons when a criminal offence, such as cheating, is disclosed.

If there is no criminal offence and it is a case of unfair or improper sales practices, the Police will advise the complainant to seek assistance from the Consumers Association of Singapore.