Singapore remains one of the world's fascinating cities, with plenty of magnificent sights to discover. The destination provides all you need for a relaxing and wonderful holiday, including spectacular parks, an incredible zoo, staggering eateries and bars, luxurious hotels, fantastic shopping, and several historical wonders.
Makan News - Mr Tan Kue Kim, the “Rolex Mee Master” of Kim’s Famous Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee, died on Feb 14 at the age of 78. Mr Melvin Chew, a fellow hawker and the founder of Facebook group Hawkers United – Dabao 2020, broke the news on the platform on the afternoon... Read more at www.tnp.sg
Reducing our sodium intake is a small measure that can save lives and healthcare costs - but Singapore’s hawker food is heavy on salt, says cookbook author Pamelia Chia.
Jiak Mee, a mee hoon kueh hawker stall located at the cafeteria above the Bishan bus interchange, was set up by Gerald Lee, Kelvin Ching and Tan Kuan Feng, who are 20 years old.
“It costs a lot for me to rest for so many days,” said Wong Liang Tai, 64, who got a six-day MC from his doctor but returned to work after five days despite his hand needing a month to heal.
Makan News - Whether it is from a stall tucked in the corner of a far-flung hawker centre or a trendy air-conditioned themed cafe, Singaporeans love their food – and will travel to the ends of the island for their favourites. As the year comes to an end, The Straits Times looks back... Read more at www.tnp.sg
The 50-something husband-and-wife team initially delivered online shopping parcels on the side to keep their printing shop going. “Delivery prices kept falling, but the goods became heavier and heavier,” said Heng Ching Ching, who switched to selling pancakes instead.
Singapore News - The hawker centres and coffeeshops in Toa Payoh are known for selling some of the cheapest food one can find in Singapore. One such stall is Zheng You Mi Steam Rice Kitchen at block 206 in Toa Payoh North. The stall, which just opened in November, sells... Read more at www.tnp.sg
Others News - Sing along or join in the fun and games in an hour-long tribute to Singapore’s hawkers at the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at the Esplanade on Dec 6. Organised by DBS as part of its DBS Perspectives @ Esplanade series, a bi-monthly community bonding programme, the... Read more at www.tnp.sg