Former Cathay Cineplexes operator MM2 Asia and its subsidiary owe more than S$260,000 in unpaid CPF contributions to their employees. They have been ordered to make partial payments towards the outstanding sum.

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Former Cathay Cineplexes operator MM2 Asia and its subsidiary owe more than S$260,000 in unpaid CPF contributions to their employees. They have been ordered to make partial payments towards the outstanding sum.

CNA · Aug 19, 2026, 9:24 AM UTC

The cinema chain ceased operations on Sep 1, 2025 amid MM2 Asia’s struggles with significant debt:

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