“They are working during the festive period as well, catering to our needs while many of us are off from work. No one has complained,” she said, adding that she sells an additional 15 to 20 plates daily during the festive season. Ken Teh, 50, who sells chicken rice, has opted to maintain his regular prices, as he does not want his customers to incur extra expenses. “I know that many hawkers raise their prices, citing the increased cost of ingredients and their decision to work during the festive season, but I feel bad. He said he could increase prices, particularly because many of his customers are foreigners or from out of town and might not be familiar with the regular prices but he has opted not to do so.

Source: The Star February 20, 2026 00:49 UTC