Toa Payoh night vegetable market to close in August

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ST speaks to vendors and customers about the impending closure of the night vegetable market at Toa Payoh East. Are vendors planning to relocate to another site? What will customers miss the most about the market? READ MORE: str.sg/wv75
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[@stargazeronesixseven]

When we were young , we didn't understand why our parents felt so sad when their favourite market has to be closed down to make way for new development. Now as we have our own families , we know the sense of losing our friends we made in the market we have accustomed to visit when they are forced to relocate ... Many sellers decided to retired due to ageing , distance & higher rental in the new location. 🙏 Thank You So Much Uncles & Aunties for your Good Service over the decades ... Will remembered you guys in our memories ... 🕯🌷🌿🌍💜🕊🇸🇬

[@tonykwok9763]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@celestialstar124]

+1

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

Government should always maintain the local wet market. Its a culture to the country. Without it, there is no culture in the country. Every citizens favourite and tourists. Its also to give poor citizens to do business and the poor and middle class citizens

[@s._3560]

Newly built HDB estates now do not have wet markets or hdb shop units, instead they have air-conditioned malls anchored by supermarket chains. This will probably add to more overhead cost to the rental for shops in future. Existing wet markets are not attracting younger shop keepers or customers due to sanitation and how old everything is. Actually wet markets can be viable and attractive, by improving the sanitation and have larger more presentable shop layouts; something more like Victoria Market in Melbourne, Borough Market in London. Have some nice asthetic zoning spaces for cafes, bakeries, eating places for people to relax and hang out. Also the government can help educate the shop keepers how to display their goods in an attractive manner minus all the clutter. These markets are an important birthplace of small businesses!

[@yizhitutu]

I disagree. Most youth nowadays will not visit the wet market after having been ripped off by unscrupulous vendors. One week, Nian Gao was sold for $2.80. The next, it was $3.80 at the same vendor! It is also not as clean or hygienic compared to NTUC, and not as convenient. With NTUC, we can shop in comfort after work, or even have the items delivered to our house. No need to go bright and early and queue up, or jostle around with people. Also, I doubt tourists are really visiting random wet markets across Singapore.

[@tonykwok9763]

Wendy for pm👍👍👍👍👍

[@celestialstar124]

​@@yizhitutu just because you don't like wet market, don't sabo everyone else who depends on it. Only you assume ntuc food is more fresh than wet market. Also my usa bf love our tiong bahru market and he will visit that market almost daily whenever he visit sg. Not everyone love to queue up at ntuc to pay their purchases. If no more wet market all hwaker use supermarkets supply then how much more will the price of hwaker food raise. Lol hope you children decide to be a hwaker or market seller. 😜

[@ligondesenuts769]

@@s._3560 Vegetables bought in supermarket chains are usually expensive than those in wet markets

[@tanchye1720]

Why are they closing? With a right concept it could even be a tourist attraction. Singapore flea market was a tourist attraction, but goes into extinction already. Why? Look at Thailand night markets. It’s blooming and one of the attraction tourists comes specially for to see.

[@space4495]

"With the upcoming housing developments in Toa Payoh East, higher traffic use on the road is expected, which would make the place unsuitable for the market operations,” said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).

[@tanchye1720]

@@space4495 If reason is valid than it’s OK. Take a look at Singapore National Theatre. This iconic structure was knock down 36 years ago and in it’s place nothing was built after that. It stand there for 20 yrs and deem ‘unsafe’ but no unsafe structural details was given.

[@space4495]

@@tanchye1720 It is said unsafe due to defects discovered in its cantilever roof.

[@jeremyk4276]

@Tan Chye that will be a real iconic architecture if conserved , not demolished. Beautiful

[@tanchye1720]

@@space4495 It was hanging up there for 20 yrs. The exposed cantilever steel structures can be easily strengthened or replaced with new, if it did deteriorate in time. Unless the problem was due to foundation instability or main structural columns issues that’s beyond repaired that requires the whole structure demolished, than there’s no choice.

[@simonialei9020]

This is so sad. Especially for the local residents and small businesses that purchase their fresh vegetables here. Hope their relocation is not too far away.

[@JL-sw3sb]

Toa Payoh is big. For just 200m I'm sure it's easy to relocate to another lane in Toa Payoh. If a petition is needed I will happily participate.

[@space4495]

Uncle so relaxing selling his veggies with just wearing shorts. "3.40!"

[@clarelee3987]

😆

[@agneslawrence2967]

It happens Whatever it is he and the other guy should be clothed and not half naked

[@mattabiko76]

i dont understand why now!... after sungei rd closed then now here.. this place is legend soon young generation will forget all this culture

[@GenomS]

Coz of $$$$

[@noproblematallmate]

All good things come to an end

[@tonykwok9763]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@BreakawayBites]

I will venture into places like theses so i can relate to it..... The vibes, the environment, the wet market culture..... Most importantly , the freshest ingredients from the farm... Places like this has it's own charm ...Pity though...

[@jaswantsingh9287]

Can't this iconic street mkt be relocated in Toa Payoh.Dont simply make them disappear in the name of development.

[@jaswantsingh9287]

Iconic so called Sungei Road Thieves market gone now Toa payoh night mkt what's next in name of development...

[@user-sf5bt8eb4y]

very sad, many of such gems have been closed/taken back by the govt. Singapore is indeed just a commercial concrete hub

[@makan8294]

This is the problem with sg gov,can not see sg ppl get gd and cheep thing ..all the iconic places want to closed down..this is a place wit full of memories

[@chucky_231]

hope all of us can support local wet market and is cheap

[@yewpohoh8683]

My dad braved the elements of nature to raise his 5 children. It’s a place where I witnessed it’s growth and decline. Many MPs have told them that they would be relocated. The truth is that, little were done to help these men and women over the years beyond lip services.

[@tonykwok9763]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@yong9613]

It's same fate with Sungei road...

[@rajblack2055]

What do you expect from a country that sees importance for Commercialisation & redevelopment more than History, Tradition & Culture. Only have Heart for Money... Not History 🙄

[@mr.g702]

@Raj Black, 60% clearly voted for this and indeed it's a sad ending. 😅

[@kaler231]

If 'garment' builds more houses ppl complain of only intend to make more money but if they don't build more houses ppl will also complain of lack of houses to buy to stay on their own and start a family.

[@tonykwok9763]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Didn't know toa payoh has a night market

[@JustFishtheLalafell]

This is like a few blocks near where I stay. I used to buy a bunch of ingredients when I was helping my aunty with her catering.

[@aswaltan8962]

Very sad story 😞

[@SprinkleofWilly]

This is part of Singapore culture. Sad that it's closing down

[@profitmuhammed]

Closing for HDB housing development or private housing development?

[@zuejayt7061]

Rental prices is a BIG concern now.

[@laloola]

Great idea for my neighbourhood... Will consider this concept

[@martinmisty866]

Louis Chua “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” This saying is usually attributed to Albert Einstein, but one might argue also appears to be the current approach to the multitude of housing related issues we are seeing in Singapore today. HDB is prepared to launch up to 100,000 flats in total from 2021 to 2025, if needed. HDB will continue to monitor housing demand and make adjustments, where necessary.

[@martinchinchoyleong7237]

I request that helps on toa payoh as temporary hawker stations as possible as government

[@dayylogg9716]

They can go to the lanes along Serangoon Road street vendors owned by foreigners selling fresh vegetables at very cheap prices.

[@alvinal1345]

Come on NEA. Let them move to the Toa Payoh Industrial Park, that quiet stretch of road just beside the heavy vehicles parking near Toyogo building. Give them a place to do their business. Win win for all. I frequent blk 1004 so i know after doing their business, these hawkers will do their area cleaning and everything is back to normal again the next morning.

[@PatrickTengmusic]

with this government in charge night market will cease to exist even many coffeeshop n hawker centres many stalls are closing very frequently

[@tonykwok9763]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@vimalas2567]

Any petition i will sign.

[@fzlim2758]

Probably complained by certain chain of grocery store

[@ivanteo1973]

When the government you voted for don't see any revenue generation from these stalls, they shut it down.

[@jimmihendrixhendrix9575]

MP's must fight for the traders too. What are the MP's doing shape up or ship out.

[@tonykwok9763]

REMEMBER SUNGEI ROAD?????

[@kaffir76]

Like a boss! ❤❤

[@Dingo8314]

Cucumbles at 0:34 😂

[@noproblematallmate]

What happens anyway when it rains?

[@piggyp2355]

Haizzz... Such biz owner hard to find and provide cheap during Inflations but agencies want to disturbs.

[@dwichiesa]

Culture and heritage has less weightage than hdb houses for the masses. Sad hard truth

[@toquan084]

Money face PAP. Profit above its citizens.

[@karlsonyap699]

Closing this many decades night market cause Singaporeans doing business even more difficult.

[@irenetan9987]

Sad...eh....where r they being moved.

[@helaluddinnoormohammed7057]

ok

[@noorazlinabaharuddin9463]

Businesses affected in so many ways, in the height of modernisation, development, old ways have to make sacrifice

[@DerpyVenom]

aint no way. that's where the freshest vegetables are sold at

[@skaka8800]

Instead of preserving they closed it down...

[@aishahhussien6896]

This Night Market which area?(Lorong What)??,y you sir,never wear Shirt is night time?

[@space4495]

Lorong 7

[@lim8972]

Lorong 7, just beside block 259

[@aishahhussien6896]

@@lim8972 Thanx.....

[@woontew9157]

Where is this exactly? I would like to pay a visit.

[@rajblack2055]

Lorong 7 Block 259

[@albertng1949]

Toa payoh east near the driving range just beind the backdoor og the polyclinic

[@jessicaregina1956]

Closed too late!

[@cndacecandler6351]

One family noticed practitioners walking by in yellow T-shirts and asked about the practice. They then learned the first exercise and said that they could feel a strong energy field. Many passersby were shocked to learn about the persecution of practitioners in China. Ratikanta said he felt sad that people who abide by the principles of truth, compassion, and tolerance were being tortured. Preksha and Shruthi, two design students who read the information about the CCP’s persecution, said they found it disturbingly ironic that such a peaceful practice was being persecuted. After learning about China’s multi-billion dollar organ harvesting industry, Preksha said that she had watched a video interview of a Uighur refugee and former surgeon, Enver Tohti, so she knew about the organ harvesting crimes of the Chinese communist regime . A woman who runs a school and teaches journalism was interested in learning more about the persecution and how to create more awareness of the crimes against humanity. She said she would ask her students to write about Falun Dafa. Jagadish, the joint Director of the Horticulture Department of Lalbagh visited the Falun Dafa booth with his family and said that he was moved upon seeing practitioners’ dedication over the course of ten days.

[@agneslawrence2967]

Give us a break

[@AlgoNudger]

Toa Payoh needs more Xavier, not night market. 😂

[@remidis]

i am confused, isn't this like illegal peddling by selling on the road?

[@pyxzkh]

Not a sustainable housing developments.. every housing areas should include indoor bazaars n grocers, other services n offices that provide values. This will reduce traffic jams and increase convenience for residents.

[@tonykwok9763]

PROTEST.....PROTEST.....PROTEST.....BAD GOV BAD GOV BAD GOV

[@2wwwilly]

Fairprice sees fall in business so move out ..

[@albertng1949]

They gotta move out ,so Fairprice can operate and make money.... for the CEO..

[@yewliegoh3896]

Never pay rent govt not happy.

[@shawnlim2966]

so sad to see so much Singapore culture is gone....

[@nelsonyip1260]

What future development? BTO and Condominiums still the same...

[@yong9613]

Smaller unit space and squeeze in more units.....(like HK)

[@lemonrand1]

It’s all about the money .. greedy .. Relocate another plc in tpy

[@megadisc1982]

thanks government

[@privateeye7559]

這就是政府管太多的結果

[@roadpillocks3710]

This unsightly mess is an embarrassment that should not exist in any developed country. Good that it's going to be cleaned up.

[@jerryliewkenyon9755]

No revenue so close down. Nothing is free.

[@HulkVahkiin]

Sad

[@chimmichua1986]

Cucumbles sia 😆😆😆

[@chookimcheeclara9351]

No Wear Shirt no nice

[@leongelijah]

Please wear a T shirt. Is it very hot There?

[@wangjinwen7708]

got carpark fine or not... why so double standard. these distributors got license?

[@piffy90]

lol.

[@alfredwong761]

SAD

[@wowokingxoxo]

selling without license , unfair to the other vendors who have to pay sky high rentals...must be closed down otherwise pasar malam sprouting everywhere, if rentals are too high then pass it on. ...otherwise go bust. If food is too expensive and rebates are not enough, then too bad the 61% per cent does not think so.

[@albertng1949]

Who told u that.. govt got licencd for everything, selling cigarette, selling beer 2 licence study to sell pay, etc etc

[@carolchua5778]

Too bad 👎

[@winloh6716]

We have also lost our culture.

[@yong9613]

Pay and pay is Singaporean culture

[@chinchowpowpook]

Nonsense Anyhow dirty hawkers with no license

[@tanjongmalim6869]

is obvious is illegal unlicensed seller. The relevant departments have tolerated for long period of time.

[@flagellum79]

Good riddance. Is this place even legal?

[@metoothanks3973]

Are you retarded or what

[@shamsham1983]

Pasir Panjang have what