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Hawkers should not have to charge rock-bottom prices all the time

Prices are rising across the board, but hawkers still offer some of the best value for money meals out there.

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Karen Tee's $3.50 chicken rice.

The writer's $3.50 chicken rice that she ordered out of curiosity.

PHOTO: KAREN TEE

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The Great Budget Meal Hunt in Singapore is well under way.

Launched officially on Jan 16, the initiative encourages people to crowdsource for hawker meals that cost $3.50 or less, with their recommendations listed on the BudgetMealGoWhere website.

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