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Bai Nian food court at Chai Chee loses S$250,000 in 7 months 'just to keep lights on', family not ready to give up
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Chloe Loh , as published by Mothership
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The amount lost is substantial, totaling around S$250,000 over a period of seven months. A significant financial loss has been incurred by the owners of a food court.
A significant financial loss has been incurred by the owners of a food court. The amount lost is substantial, totaling around S$250,000 over a period of seven months. This is largely due to low customer numbers on weekdays and challenges in finding new stall operators.
Further difficulties have arisen with a recent vacancy. A unit previously occupied by a Western food stall is now empty, resulting in a forfeited deposit.
More information about the situation is available from the source, including comments from the second-generation owner of the food court.
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Category: parks Published: September 3, 2026 Source: Mothership Reading time: 1 min
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