15 hawker centres to close for cleaning fourth week of September
Singapore's National Environmental Agency has announced that 15 hawker centres will close for short periods in late September for routine cleaning. These closures are part of a regular maintenance schedule to ensure hygiene standards across the country's food markets.
Why it matters
Maintains public health standards in a country where hawker culture is a central part of daily life and tourism.
A total of 15 hawker centres across Singapore will close for one to three days from Sept 21 to Sept 27 for cleaning.
According to the National Environmental Agency, such cleaning is conducted regularly so that Singaporeans can enjoy affordable food in a clean and hygienic environment.
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