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'Workaholic' hawker called wife from hospital during final hours to ask about his chicken rice stall
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The founder of the popular Da Po Hainanese Chicken Rice And Curry Chicken Noodles at Golden Mile Food Centre died at noon on Jan 18 due to kidney failure.

Posted on 23 January 2025 12:09 pm | 1,024 views | 1 commentDespite his declining health, Mr Thien remained dedicated to his craft, calling his family just hours before his death to remind them to open the stall for business.

Madam Leh recalled that her husband began working in the food business at a young age, initially as an employee before starting his own venture. In the months leading up to his death, Mr Thien was frequently in and out of hospital. Yet, he remained committed to his stall.

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