Clarification by Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment

The Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment (Dr Koh Poh Koon): Out of our 7,000 cooked food stalls, only 4% of rent today are above the Assessed Market Rent of $1,250. [Please refer to "Hawker Culture", Official Report, 13 November 2024, Vol 95, Issue 147, Motions section.]

Written statement by Dr Koh Poh Koon circulated with leave of the Speaker in accordance with Standing Order No 29(5):

I wish to make the following factual correction to my speech during the Motion on Hawker Culture during the Sitting on 13 November 2024. My reply should read as follows:

The Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment (Dr Koh Poh Koon): Out of around 7,000 cooked food stalls, only 4% of rent today are above their Assessed Market Rent which has a median of around $1,250.