SEX AND THE HUBBY: 'Not fair to equate spas with brothels'

SEX AND THE HUBBY: 'Not fair to equate spas with brothels'
2009/12/06

DATIN RAMONA SULEIMAN, Kuala Lumpur

ACCORDING to the article, "middle and upper-income earners go to spas and health clubs where women (sex workers) of different nationalities are available".

As president of the Association of Malaysian Spas, I would like to say that it is not fair to equate spas with brothels.

The multi-billion dollar spa industry is part of the wellness movement worldwide.

Spas have become an important part of the hospitality, travel and leisure industry that is growing rapidly all over the world.

The industry offers tremendous job prospects, including in Malaysia.

Directors in world-class spas earn five figure salaries!


Ivy league universities are now offering degrees in spa management. Professionals are switching to the spa industry from other fields.

But, the industry continues to be misunderstood. Equating spas to brothels is unfair to the many professionals who are dedicated to the industry.