Purrsa Malam 2024 at Wisma Geylang Serai

Pasar malams are a dime a dozen – there’s probably one in your neighbourhood right now. But we’re willing to bet you’ve never seen one that caters specifically to the internet’s favourite animal: the cat. Enter Purrsa Malam, a cat-themed market happening this weekend from 17th-18th August 2024.

So what does a pasar malam for cats entail? Food (for humans), of course, but also shops where you can stock up on cat toys, scratching posts, and even cat-related merch. Details below:

Free microchipping for cats

Cat owners in Singapore already know this but it bears repeating: cats have finally been approved to stay in HDBs officially. But, all owned cats – not just the ones living in HDBs – will need to be microchipped and licenced from 1st September 2024.

Image credit: Dr Paws Vet Care

If you’ve yet to get your feline babies microchipped, here’s your chance to get it done for free at Purrsa Malam. Just register online on the Purrsa Malam website for either date of the weekend market. Just note that each registration is for a single cat, so if you’re a proud owner of a pride, be sure to re-register for each one.

Slots are limited and walk-ins may not be attended to, so get to signing up ASAP.

F&B options for both humans & pets

A pasar malam is simply not a pasar malam if there isn’t any food. Purrsa Malam has this part well-covered with their slew of F&B vendors. Sink your teeth into delectable seasoned fries by The Fryes Guys if all you need is a light bite to stave off the munchies.

Image adapted from: @TheFryesGuys, @kuehandrolls, @tanameracoffeesg via Instagram

Hungrier folks can get kimbap rolls filled with tuna mayo, marinated chicken, or beef bulgogi by Kueh & Rolls. There are drinks too, such as coffee from Indonesian specialty brewers Tanamera.

For your cat burglars who always sneak bits of food off your plate, they’ll have their fair share of treats thanks to Kitar Cats. They’ll be selling mini raw food meals and treats for your kitties to snack on. If they take a liking to it, you’ll even be able to order their raw food meals to be delivered to your home.

Jolly Cat wet food with broth.
Image credit: @nobleadvance via Instagram

There’ll be food for cats that aren’t on raw diets too. Your cats will be able to get their paws on canned wet food from Jolly Cat and dry kibbles from Whisk Tavern at Purrsa Malam.

Shop for cat toys, accessories & merch

Fetch toys.
Image credit: So Cat

You also won’t want to miss the many vendors selling all sorts of toys and accessories for your cats as well. Spoil them silly with So Cat’s toys that are filled with herbs and flowers for a therapeutic effect on stressed out cats.

Image credit: @umes.stash via Instagram

If your home needs an upgrade from scratched up furniture, drop by Ume’s Stash, which sells cat scratching posts, trees, and hiding cubby holes. Their aesthetically pleasing models come in warm, neutral shades that’ll fit into any Japandi home.

For yourself, there are also plenty of vendors selling cat-related merch, if your love for cats extends beyond just the kitties you have at home.

Image adapted from: @klaistudio, @salipuma via Instagram

Pick up cat-shaped trays from Klai Studios that you can use to store bits and bobs or your cat’s favourite treats. Check out Salipuma, an illustrator who features her black cat Puma in classic art paintings like Edvard Munch’s The Scream and Klimt’s The Kiss. These wacky portraits are available as tote bags, stickers, and keychains.

That’s just the scratch on the surface to the vendors that’ll be setting up shop at Purrsa Malam. There are close to 40 stalls in total selling just about everything you need to pamper your pets and yourself.

Visit Purrsa Malam this weekend

Sorry to all of man’s best friends, but Purrsa Malam is strictly for cats – and cat owners and lovers – only. If you plan on bringing your cats, just make sure they’re leashed and have them carried in a pet carrier or in your arms at all times. No other animals will be allowed to enter the market for safety reasons.

Whether you’re a first-time cat owner looking for new cat supplies or just a long-time cat lover, this Purrsa Malam will be the purr-fect gathering place for feline friends.

Find out more about Purrsa Malam

Cover image adapted from: @nobleadvance, @klaistudio via Instagram, Dr Paws Vet Care