That street hawker may have helped transport victims to the killing fields of Choeung Ek.

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In fact, when we moved street hawkers into hawker centres, initially, there was some criticism that the food was not as tasty anymore, because it was too hygienic!

BBC: Why are there hawker centres in Singapore?

So we decided to relocate the street hawkers - putting them in hawker centres, with proper sewers, and providing them with basic amenities, like water, electricity, fridges, lighting and so forth.

BBC: Why are there hawker centres in Singapore?

If street food frightens you, try New World Park, a spic-and-span modern hawker "mall" where you can often find families eating out for the night - always a sign of good hygiene - and food from across Malaysia.

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