Bertha Henson

Stallholders and netizens express complaints and criticism over high rental costs at Singapore’s Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar this year. Founder of Makansutra, Kf Seetoh, called it the “world’s most expensive pasar malam stall.” The contracted organizer defended the rental rates, but some stallholders say they are losing money and cannot cover rent. Minister Faishal Ibrahim claimed more than 2 million visitors to the bazaar, but veteran journalist Bertha Henson and netizens question the credibility of this figure. Some suggested that organizers made a significant profit from high rental fees paid by the stallholders.