Kelvin Lim, Hwa Lee Provision Shop & Professor Thomas Schroepfer, Singapore-ETH Centre
Kelvin Lim, Hwa Lee Provision Shop & Professor Thomas Schroepfer, Singapore-ETH Centre
12 October 2024
Saturday Mornings: Do Singapore’s neighborhood Mamak (provision) shops have a future?
Tune in to Host Glenn van Zutphen on Saturday Mornings with co-host Neil Humphreys" for a thought-provoking discussion about the future of Singapore's beloved Mamak shops! This episode welcomes Kelvin Lim, Owner of Hwa Lee Provision Shop, and Dr. Thomas Schroepfer, Programme Director of Future Cities Lab Global at the Singapore-ETH Centre, to explore the challenges and opportunities facing these neighborhood staples.
Join them as they examine:
●The historical and cultural significance of Mamak shops in Singapore.
●The impact of modernization and changing consumer habits on these traditional businesses.
●Strategies for Mamak shop owners to adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving retail landscape.
How Mamak shops build a sense of community and help the elderly in the neighborhood.
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