Singapore’s food supply unaffected by haze; no additional financial support planned for hawkers: Grace Fu
Employers of platform delivery workers and outdoor service workers should exercise flexibility in haze conditions, says MOM
Singapore's food supply remains unaffected by the recent transboundary haze, according to Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu. While hawker centres and markets have seen a decline in customer footfall, the country's diverse food import sources from over 180 countries and regions have helped mitigate risks and enable businesses to switch to alternative sources as needed.
Fu emphasized that wholesalers anticipate potential impacts on vegetable growth due to prolonged haze, although local farmers have reported minimal overall effects. The Singapore Food Agency will continue to monitor the situation and introduce measures if necessary. Hawker centres and markets have experienced varying degrees of decline in footfall, but this often coincides with an increase in takeaway orders.
The government has not planned additional haze-specific financial assistance for hawkers, citing existing support measures such as S$200 monthly distributions for eligible cooked food stalls and S$100 for market slab or lock-up stalls. The Ministry of Manpower reiterated its call for platform delivery workers and operators to take measures to mitigate the impact of haze on health and earnings, urging operators not to penalize workers through incentive scheme penalties or pay deductions.
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