Food hawkers the new folk heroes

The Star Online, 20 Dec 2008, Seah Chiang Nee

Almost every worker, businessman or student eats at a food centre every day, making the hawker a central figure in the fight against inflation.

IN TODAY’S crisis, what group of people do Singaporeans most likely accept as their regular heroes – politicians, company CEOs or bankers?

Answer: None of the above!

I believe it is the simple food hawkers who keep their prices low in adverse conditions, something that exerts a major, repeated impact on every family.

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