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Chitchat Sinkie Chwee Kueh Hawker Needs To Up Her Prices By At Least 30% Or Else She Will Die!!

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SINGAPORE: On Monday (Apr 25), chwee kueh seller Theresa Tan's chye poh (preserved radish) supplier told her that he will increase his prices.

A tin of chye poh, which she can easily go through in a day, will cost S$158 from May 1, up from S$130 now.


This additional cost for the ingredient, an essential in the making of the steamed rice flour cake dish, would come on top of others.

Speaking to CNA at her stall at Bendemeer Market and Food Centre on Wednesday, Ms Tan rattled off a list of ingredients that have become more expensive recently – cooking oil, sugar, garlic and onions.

As a result, Ms Tan will also raise her prices from May 1. Four pieces of chwee kueh will cost S$1.60, up from S$1.20, while eight pieces will cost S$3.20, up from S$2.40.

"I tried not to increase (the price), but if I don't, I'll drop dead," she said, adding that it's the first time in 10 years that she is raising prices. At the current prices, she earns enough just to pay for her overheads, including utilities and the salaries of her two workers.

At an Owen Road coffee shop, the price of a plate of chicken rice was raised from S$3 to S$3.50 earlier this month.

A sign at the stall reads: "Due to the recent increase in food raw materials and operating costs, coupled with global inflation, our store has decided to adjust the price of food slightly from 11th April 2022."

Mr Foo Tak Lim, who runs the stall, said the cost of ingredients like oil, noodles, chicken and eggs has increased by 10 to 20 per cent.

But the 50-cent rise in his chicken rice price – his second increase in the last 10 years – does little to cover his costs, Mr Foo said. His stall is still running at a loss.

INCREASE IN PRICES ACROSS THE BOARD
Association representatives painted the same picture of the need for hawkers to raise prices.

About 40 to 45 per cent of the 200 members of the Kheng Keow Coffee Merchants Restaurant and Bar-Owners Association have raised prices recently, its vice-chairman Kenneth Lee told CNA.

The increase ranges from 10 or 20 cents for drinks to up to S$1 for food, with seafood prices going up the highest, he said.

Many stalls use cooking oil manufactured in Ukraine, Mr Lee noted. Oil prices have shot up amid tight worldwide supply following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February this year.

Similarly, Mr Anthony Low, who chairs the hawker division of the Federation of Merchants’ Associations (FMAS), highlighted the soaring cost of cooking oil – a tin now costs about S$50, double what it cost about a year ago.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sin...ive-rising-cost-ingredients-hits-hard-2653076
 
No choice but to downsize food orders:

chwee kuey without chai poh (preserved radish)
chicken rice without chicken
prawn noodles without prawns
wanton noodles without wanton
bak chor mee without the minced pork and mushroom
satay without the peanut sauce
economical rice - 2 veggies with no meat
sliced fish noodles without the sliced fish
carrot cake with no egg added
char kway teow with no egg added
hokkien mee with no prawn and squid
coffee black, with no milk and sugar
claypot rice without the Chinese sausage
nasi lemak with ikan bilis instead of chicken drumstick
teh tarik without the tarik
curry chicken noodles without the curry
roti prata kosong, no egg added
 
No choice but to downsize food orders:

chwee kuey without chai poh (preserved radish)
chicken rice without chicken
prawn noodles without prawns
wanton noodles without wanton
bak chor mee without the minced pork and mushroom
satay without the peanut sauce
economical rice - 2 veggies with no meat
sliced fish noodles without the sliced fish
carrot cake with no egg added
char kway teow with no egg added
hokkien mee with no prawn and squid
coffee black, with no milk and sugar
claypot rice without the Chinese sausage
nasi lemak with ikan bilis instead of chicken drumstick
teh tarik without the tarik
curry chicken noodles without the curry
roti prata kosong, no egg added

Can we remove a few ministers for the Cabinet ?
 
Can we remove a few ministers for the Cabinet ?

Can downsize them but cannot remove them.

Josephine Teo - Minister Without Portfolio, PM's Office
Chan Chun Sing - Minister Without Portfolio, PMO
Ong Ye Kung - Minister Without Portfolio, PMO
Heng Swee Keat - Minister Without Portfolio, PMO
 
No choice but to downsize food orders:

chwee kuey without chai poh (preserved radish)
chicken rice without chicken
prawn noodles without prawns
wanton noodles without wanton
bak chor mee without the minced pork and mushroom
satay without the peanut sauce
economical rice - 2 veggies with no meat
sliced fish noodles without the sliced fish
carrot cake with no egg added
char kway teow with no egg added
hokkien mee with no prawn and squid
coffee black, with no milk and sugar
claypot rice without the Chinese sausage
nasi lemak with ikan bilis instead of chicken drumstick
teh tarik without the tarik
curry chicken noodles without the curry
roti prata kosong, no egg added
Cut the size...
 
Just reduce the size of each chwee kueh. They should be no bigger than tutu kuehs. :biggrin:
 
here are some suggestions:

-don't wear undies...cut down on washing - water, detergent, etc.
-don't use sanitary pads - use the cup...cut down alot of costs too.
-don't use condoms when screwing. use the shoot outside method.
-advertise oneself on sister forum under FL Dome, earn some side income.
 
Hawkers can double or triple their prices, customers can also hve their choice to eat or not.
 
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SINGAPORE: On Monday (Apr 25), chwee kueh seller Theresa Tan's chye poh (preserved radish) supplier told her that he will increase his prices.

A tin of chye poh, which she can easily go through in a day, will cost S$158 from May 1, up from S$130 now.


This additional cost for the ingredient, an essential in the making of the steamed rice flour cake dish, would come on top of others.

Speaking to CNA at her stall at Bendemeer Market and Food Centre on Wednesday, Ms Tan rattled off a list of ingredients that have become more expensive recently – cooking oil, sugar, garlic and onions.

As a result, Ms Tan will also raise her prices from May 1. Four pieces of chwee kueh will cost S$1.60, up from S$1.20, while eight pieces will cost S$3.20, up from S$2.40.

"I tried not to increase (the price), but if I don't, I'll drop dead," she said, adding that it's the first time in 10 years that she is raising prices. At the current prices, she earns enough just to pay for her overheads, including utilities and the salaries of her two workers.

At an Owen Road coffee shop, the price of a plate of chicken rice was raised from S$3 to S$3.50 earlier this month.

A sign at the stall reads: "Due to the recent increase in food raw materials and operating costs, coupled with global inflation, our store has decided to adjust the price of food slightly from 11th April 2022."

Mr Foo Tak Lim, who runs the stall, said the cost of ingredients like oil, noodles, chicken and eggs has increased by 10 to 20 per cent.

But the 50-cent rise in his chicken rice price – his second increase in the last 10 years – does little to cover his costs, Mr Foo said. His stall is still running at a loss.

INCREASE IN PRICES ACROSS THE BOARD
Association representatives painted the same picture of the need for hawkers to raise prices.

About 40 to 45 per cent of the 200 members of the Kheng Keow Coffee Merchants Restaurant and Bar-Owners Association have raised prices recently, its vice-chairman Kenneth Lee told CNA.

The increase ranges from 10 or 20 cents for drinks to up to S$1 for food, with seafood prices going up the highest, he said.

Many stalls use cooking oil manufactured in Ukraine, Mr Lee noted. Oil prices have shot up amid tight worldwide supply following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February this year.

Similarly, Mr Anthony Low, who chairs the hawker division of the Federation of Merchants’ Associations (FMAS), highlighted the soaring cost of cooking oil – a tin now costs about S$50, double what it cost about a year ago.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sin...ive-rising-cost-ingredients-hits-hard-2653076
lianbeng thinks too expensive liao lah!
 
lianbeng thinks too expensive liao lah!

I had to up my prices too. Thanks to inflation and the Ukraine war, the cost of most basic necessities have gone up. I also need to keep my income growth compounding above the CPF returns.
 
Imuho beating the increase in prices of food can always be done by eating lesser eg before increase in chye por my uncle already seldom eat as it is verlee unhealthy food so with increase maybe 1 year eat once to leemember the taste is good enough.
 
Lanjiao. 40 cent more on skmething less than 2 dollar is how much? Gorgiing bitch
 
The best way to save money is to fast. Start by skipping a meal each day. And refrain from eating snacks, especially before bedtime.
 
Wages in SG are not rising in tandem with the increase in food prices n transportation...
Will not indulge in chwee kuay for now as it's also an unhealthy snack!
 
Wages in SG are not rising in tandem with the increase in food prices n transportation...
Will not indulge in chwee kuay for now as it's also an unhealthy snack!
Yes. Ministers have not had a pay raise for a while. :unsure:
 
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