Hawker centres under Stall Ownership Scheme to continue operations
Environment and Water Resources Minister Vivian Balakrishnan gave this assurance in Parliament, amid concerns over the expiry of licences of almost 2,000 stalls that were sold under this scheme. SINGAPORE: The 15 hawker centres under the old Stall Ownership Scheme will continue to operate, after a short period of refurbishment and renovations. Environment and Water Resources Minister Vivian Balakrishnan gave this assurance in Parliament on Tuesday. His assurance comes amid concerns over the expiry of licences of almost 2,000 stalls that were sold under this scheme. Their 20-year leases will expire in four batches, starting next year. Dr Balakrishnan said these stall owners would have several options. He said those stallholders that were subsidised will be placed back on subsidy. Those which were not subsidised will still be able to continue operating, at market rents. He said five new hawker centres wil...