Do you think hawker food pricing is getting ridiculous? Netizens share their thoughts
On Reddit, a netizen shared: I work in industrial area. I order mixed rice, 1 fried egg, fried pig skin and curry veggies, cost $5.30. then I order a can of coke $2.10. total $7.40. if I go McDona...
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