Wet market closures – Govt should step in

I REFER to last Friday’s report, ‘Sale of five wet markets hits a snag‘.

I wish to appeal to the authorities not to permit existing wet markets to become air-conditioned supermarkets. There are clearly good reasons to keep costs down for both stallholders and customers.

Furthermore, to strengthen the sense of identity and belonging among Singaporeans, we must make a conscious effort to keep, support and enhance the vibrancy, social relevance and affordability of specific elements of our traditional lifestyle.

William Lim

Source : Straits Time – 9 Oct 2009