First privatised wet market-cum-food court opens its doors at Sengkang

First privatised wet market-cum-food court opens its doors at Sengkang
By Hetty Musfirah, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 10 January 2010 2005 hrs



Kopitiam Square in Sengkang

SINGAPORE: Sengkang finally has a wet market. Located opposite Sengkang MRT station, "Kopitiam Square" is the first wet market and food centre to be built and run by a private operator.

It has some 60 cooked food stalls - half of which will open 24 hours - and another 60 stalls in its wet market area.

With a seating capacity of 1,200, Kopitiam says the market and food centre can cater to up to 20,000 people daily.

This is the first time Kopitiam is operating a wet market alongside a food centre.

Its cashless payment system can be used in both sections.

But those who prefer to use cash to pay for their food will still need a Kopitiam card if they plan to park at the complex, as the usual cashcards are not accepted.

The idea to set up the centre comes after a public consultation in August 2007, which sought ideas to promote community bonding and strengthen local identity.