Myth-busting SEHCs: What really goes on behind Singapore's newest hawker centres
Ever eaten at Bukit Batok West Hawker Centre, or grabbed a post-pickleball meal at One Punggol Hawker Centre? If so, you've already dined at an SEHC - Socially-conscious Enterprise Hawker Centre - even if the acronym doesn't ring a bell. SEHCs are hawker centres run by experienced F&B operators appointed by the National Environment Agency (NEA). They had previously drawn online criticism, with some alleging that operators exploit hawkers through high rents and hidden costs. But the model's actual terms tell a different story. Myth #1: Operators charge hawkers whatever they want