New Horse Noodles not closing after all, but only one brother staying on as hawker

The Chinatown Complex Food Centre's New Horse Noodles stall, known for its handmade Hakka yong tau foo and Malaysian-style dry noodles, is staying open after initial plans suggested a closure. Brothers Scott Lee, 29, and Troy Lee, 31, had announced the stall would close on October 25, five months after its opening. However, the brothers' decision to keep the stall open was influenced by the encouragement they received from customers and fellow hawkers.

Scott, a former fintech product manager, had previously stated that the lifestyle of running a hawker stall was not what he wanted. However, the repeated encouragement from customers made him reconsider his decision. He now employs an employee to help run the stall, which he hopes will improve the food and customer experience, as well as free up his time to focus on growing the business.

Troy, on the other hand, will leave the daily operations and pursue a career in software development, a path he feels is more aligned with his interests. This change in plans has been supported by both brothers, with Troy acknowledging the importance of Scott's decision to continue running the stall.

Despite the additional operating day, the stall will still close on Fridays. The brothers plan to work with experienced chefs to fine-tune the food and improve the customer experience. They hope that this new arrangement will allow them to build a business that doesn't depend on Scott having to do every single task himself.