by Yeo Ghim Lay

STALLHOLDERS at Sembawang New Market in Canberra Road - the only wet market in Sembawang - will stay put after all, instead of making way for a FairPrice supermarket.

Health Minister and Sembawang GRC MP Khaw Boon Wan said yesterday the market operator has decided to extend its lease with the Housing Board.

The decision came after news broke more than a week ago that stallholders at the wet market had been told to leave by the end of the month.

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