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The caifan story: When ordering it is stressful – because prices have gone up

Data from the Department of Statistics show that the price of a one-meat two-vegetable plate of economy rice has increased. PHOTO: ST FILE
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As a personal trainer with a mobile gym packed in his van, Mr Kelvin Wee travels to wherever his clients are, across Singapore.

This means that the 32-year-old often consumes his meals on the move. Cai png, or economy rice, is his go-to dish.

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