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PAP to collect rental from destitute flower sellers in front of Kuan Yin Temple at Waterloo Streets
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SINGAPORE - Flower vendors and fortune tellers with makeshift stalls near two popular Waterloo Street temples will need a licence from next year to operate from designated lots as the authorities move in to deal with crowding and obstruction.
From Jan 4 next year, the 41 street vendors will have to progressively move into these allocated lots, which measure 2m by 1.5m.
In a joint statement on Tuesday (Dec 8), the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), Singapore Food Agency and Urban Redevelopment Authority said this will allow for safe distancing between street vendors in the area, unobstructed fire engine access and give pedestrians more room to walk.
Quite frankly there never is a problem with crowding and obstruction unless it's a special day for the temple.
If they have issues with overcrowding in general, the population of this island shithole has been steadily increasing over the years. This isn't something that's unique to Waterloo Street.
If they have issues with overcrowding in general, the population of this island shithole has been steadily increasing over the years. This isn't something that's unique to Waterloo Street.
How about the Indian parrot lady fortune teller? She moves about from place to place, like a gypsy or nomad. Collect rental from her also? 
Too many of these jiakliaobees in the bloated govt, they have to keep inventing crap to do to justify their own existence.
I also note there's a 'Singapore Food Agency' now, formed in 2019. Totally unnecessary.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Food_Agency
Too many of these jiakliaobees in the bloated govt, they have to keep inventing crap to do to justify their own existence.
I also note there's a 'Singapore Food Agency' now, formed in 2019. Totally unnecessary.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Food_Agency
Quite unfair that these illegal hawkers ply their trade rent free etc when those in shops have to pay for all rent n compliance costs
Darlings. It's easy.
The cost will be passed to you guys.
The cost will be passed to you guys.
yes.you are right.
Lanjiao Loong need the money for his cancer treatment?
Fuck his mother's cheebye. Hope he get a stroke and lie there for 50 years.
Fuck his mother's cheebye. Hope he get a stroke and lie there for 50 years.
What fucking crowding and obstruction? The temple has been closed since we went into lockdown for Wuhan disease.
I like the way pap use the term 'ballot' for a lot. Is it like bidding for it?
Netizens implore Govt not to collect rent from Waterloo Street vendors, highlight that many are among the disabled and elderly - The Online Citizen
Aldgra F.
Source: Wikipedia
Most of the 41 vendors along Waterloo Street are disabled people and old folks trying to earn a living, said netizens commenting on the government’s recent move to collect a monthly fee from Waterloo Street vendors starting next year.
Of these vendors, 19 are fortune tellers, 19 are flower vendors, two are reflexologists and one is a cobbler.
The Singapore Land Authority’s (SLA) said on Tuesday (8 December) that starting from next year, vendors in the area will have to pay S$48.15 every month for a three-year temporary occupation licence that will grant them a 3 sqm lot.
The licensing fee will be collected from 1 June next year onwards, said SLA, whilst those who have financial difficulties are encouraged to approach the agency for assistance.
Currently, vendors are not required to pay for their space, except for flower vendors who have to pay S$120 annually for a street hawking licence from the Singapore Food Agency.
SLA noted that the area is “filled with stall setups and discarded boxes that obstruct the pathways” which could potentially be a fire hazard.
As such, a 6m-wide space for fire engine access and at least 1m space between the stalls will be implemented to increase public health and safety along the pedestrian street.
The agency noted that no new slots will be issued and the license is not transferable.
Vendors will have to ballot for a lot on 14 December and move into their allocated spot by 4 January next year.
SLA explained that this is to ensure “fairness and transparency” in allocating the spots for them.
Flower vendors, on the other hand, will be allocated outside the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple as SLA noted that many devotees would buy flowers from them.
According to a spokesperson from the SLA, no formal consultations were conducted with the vendors prior to the new plans being rolled out.
The spokesperson also told CNA that vendors were “not surprised” and gave “no adverse reactions” when they were told about the news on Tuesday morning.
Following this, a handful of netizens highlighted on CNA’s Facebook post that the majority of Waterloo Street vendors are among the disabled and the elderly.
They implored the government not to collect a rental fee from vendors as it would only “add more burdens” for them to cover the cost.
While some netizens agreed with having vendors move into designated spots for safe distancing measures, they questioned the government’s rationale behind collecting the rental fee from vendors.
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Netizens implore Govt not to collect rent from Waterloo Street vendors, highlight that many are among the disabled and elderly - The Online Citizen
Aldgra F.
Source: Wikipedia
Most of the 41 vendors along Waterloo Street are disabled people and old folks trying to earn a living, said netizens commenting on the government’s recent move to collect a monthly fee from Waterloo Street vendors starting next year.
Of these vendors, 19 are fortune tellers, 19 are flower vendors, two are reflexologists and one is a cobbler.
The Singapore Land Authority’s (SLA) said on Tuesday (8 December) that starting from next year, vendors in the area will have to pay S$48.15 every month for a three-year temporary occupation licence that will grant them a 3 sqm lot.
The licensing fee will be collected from 1 June next year onwards, said SLA, whilst those who have financial difficulties are encouraged to approach the agency for assistance.
Currently, vendors are not required to pay for their space, except for flower vendors who have to pay S$120 annually for a street hawking licence from the Singapore Food Agency.
SLA noted that the area is “filled with stall setups and discarded boxes that obstruct the pathways” which could potentially be a fire hazard.
As such, a 6m-wide space for fire engine access and at least 1m space between the stalls will be implemented to increase public health and safety along the pedestrian street.
The agency noted that no new slots will be issued and the license is not transferable.
Vendors will have to ballot for a lot on 14 December and move into their allocated spot by 4 January next year.
SLA explained that this is to ensure “fairness and transparency” in allocating the spots for them.
Flower vendors, on the other hand, will be allocated outside the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple as SLA noted that many devotees would buy flowers from them.
According to a spokesperson from the SLA, no formal consultations were conducted with the vendors prior to the new plans being rolled out.
The spokesperson also told CNA that vendors were “not surprised” and gave “no adverse reactions” when they were told about the news on Tuesday morning.
Following this, a handful of netizens highlighted on CNA’s Facebook post that the majority of Waterloo Street vendors are among the disabled and the elderly.
They implored the government not to collect a rental fee from vendors as it would only “add more burdens” for them to cover the cost.
While some netizens agreed with having vendors move into designated spots for safe distancing measures, they questioned the government’s rationale behind collecting the rental fee from vendors.
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If no collect how to pay millions to our ministers?
Theoretical correct.
The shop owner can ply their wares at the hot sunny streets if they feel it's unfair.
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