Requirement for HDB Coffee Shop Operators to Replace Exiting Halal Food Stalls with Halal-certified Incoming Ones

Debated in Parliament on 20 Mar 2023.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked whether HDB coffee shop operators must replace a halal food stall with another halal vendor if the original one stops operating, the timeframe for this, and the rationale if not required.
Desmond Lee stated that HDB operators are required to replace a halal stall with another halal vendor once the original ceases, and must do so within the current tenancy period, with non-renewal as a consequence of failure.
He added that operators facing difficulties can appeal to HDB, which will assess such cases individually.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether HDB coffee shop operators are required to replace their sole halal food stalls with another halal vendor once the original vendor ceases to operate; (b) if so, what is the timeframe within which the coffee shop operator must seek a replacement; and (c) if not, why not.

Desmond Lee

The Housing and Development Board (HDB) coffee shop operators are required to replace their sole halal food stalls with another halal vendor once the original vendor ceases to operate. The coffee shop operator is required to find a replacement within the current tenancy period. HDB may decide not to renew the tenancy if the operator fails to fulfil this condition.

Operators who face difficulties in bringing in a replacement halal stallholder can appeal to HDB, and HDB will assess these appeals on a case-by-case basis.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked whether HDB coffee shop operators must replace a halal food stall with another halal vendor if the original one stops operating, the timeframe for this, and the rationale if not required.
Desmond Lee stated that HDB operators are required to replace a halal stall with another halal vendor once the original ceases, and must do so within the current tenancy period, with non-renewal as a consequence of failure.
He added that operators facing difficulties can appeal to HDB, which will assess such cases individually.

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Requirement for HDB Coffee Shop Operators to Replace Exiting Halal Food Stalls with Halal-certified Incoming Ones

Debated in Parliament on 20 Mar 2023.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked whether HDB coffee shop operators must replace a halal food stall with another halal vendor if the original one stops operating, the timeframe for this, and the rationale if not required.
Desmond Lee stated that HDB operators are required to replace a halal stall with another halal vendor once the original ceases, and must do so within the current tenancy period, with non-renewal as a consequence of failure.
He added that operators facing difficulties can appeal to HDB, which will assess such cases individually.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Desmond Lee

Operators who face difficulties in bringing in a replacement halal stallholder can appeal to HDB, and HDB will assess these appeals on a case-by-case basis.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked whether HDB coffee shop operators must replace a halal food stall with another halal vendor if the original one stops operating, the timeframe for this, and the rationale if not required.
Desmond Lee stated that HDB operators are required to replace a halal stall with another halal vendor once the original ceases, and must do so within the current tenancy period, with non-renewal as a consequence of failure.
He added that operators facing difficulties can appeal to HDB, which will assess such cases individually.

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Requirement for HDB Coffee Shop Operators to Replace Exiting Halal Food Stalls with Halal-certified Incoming Ones

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Desmond Lee

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Requirement for HDB Coffee Shop Operators to Replace Exiting Halal Food Stalls with Halal-certified Incoming Ones

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Desmond Lee

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