Written answer by Ministry of National Development on extending provision of budget meals and drinks requirement to coffee shops in HDB estates

Jul 4, 2023

Question No: 4642

Question by: Mr Murali Pillai

To ask the Minister for National Development whether the policy requiring operators of HDB rental coffeeshops to provide four budget meals and two budget drinks may be extended to owners of HDB sold coffeeshops located at mature estates by imposing this requirement as a condition in the renewal of permission for them to use their respective outdoor refreshment area at HDB common areas.

Answer:

A reply has already been provided at the 3 Jul 2023 sitting in response to Mr Chong Kee Hiong’s question on measures to provide budget meals options for residents living in estates where HDB has sold most of the market and food stalls to private owners.