Hawkers must personally operate their stalls to prevent subletting, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Thursday (Feb 20). 'Subletting would drive up rental prices and food prices to the detriment of Singaporeans,' they added. The agency was responding to AsiaOne's queries after a hawker's complaint went viral on social media this week.
Hawkers must personally operate stalls to prevent subletting, says NEA after hawker's viral complaint
The agency was responding to AsiaOne's queries after a hawker's complaint went viral on social media this week. According to Noorman, he and his wife have been managing the original Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang stall since 2017. Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang has 20 stores in Singapore, and has been featured on Michelin Guide Singapore since 2021.
Meanwhile, Yishun Park Hawker Centre said in a Facebook post that they have engaged Noorman's wife "multiple times" to understand her circumstances and explore solutions.
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