Debated in Parliament on 13 Nov 2024.
Out of our 7,000 cooked food stalls, only 4% of rent today are above the Assessed Market Rent of $1,250. [Please refer to "Hawker Culture", Official Report, 13 November 2024, Vol 95, Issue 147, Motions section.]
Written statement by Dr Koh Poh Koon circulated with leave of the Speaker in accordance with Standing Order No 29(5):
I wish to make the following factual correction to my speech during the Motion on Hawker Culture during the Sitting on 13 November 2024. My reply should read as follows:
Out of around 7,000 cooked food stalls, only 4% of rent today are above their Assessed Market Rent which has a median of around $1,250.