Hawker centres

New food safety grading from Jan 19; businesses with consistent track records to get higher grades

The new framework will apply to an estimated 45,000 SFA-licensed food establishments, including food caterers, restaurants, and hawker stalls.

Fire breaks out at Hong Lim food centre during lunchtime on Jan 2

Smoke was seen coming from the Hong Lim Market and Food Centre building (left) in Upper Cross Street on Jan 2.

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Timbre to stop running One Punggol Hawker Centre, tender for new operator opens in Jan 2026

The current operator of One Punggol Hawker Centre, Timbre + Hawkers, will conclude its tenancy on Aug 14, 2026.

Commentary

Singapore food is good, but why isn’t it better? Here are four theories

Our relationship with food can often seems like a bundle of contradictions.

New book pays tribute to Singapore's hawker centres and their stallholders

(From right) Mr Daren Oliveiro, his wife, Madam Vivian Liem, and their sons. Mr Oliveiro and Madam Liem own the Butternut hawker stall at Taman Jurong market and food centre.

From page to place: Mapping Singapore through 60 books

Food handlers not required to wear masks or spit guards from Jan 1: SFA

The original requirement had been put in place since April 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, to prevent any substance expelled from the mouth or nose from contaminating food.

Fire breaks out at Telok Blangah coffee shop, two taken to hospital

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Kopi, kaya and a longer life: Hawker centres hold the key

Singaporeans rightly see hawker centres as places to get affordable, delicious meals, says the writer.

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