Famous Meng Kee Satay Beehoon stall at East Coast Park Lagoon Food Centre closes after 30 years of business there. The owners, who are two brothers, were unable to continue the business due to ill health.
Mr Ng Hiok Meng, 60, was paralysed from a fall, while older brother Mr Ng Siaw Meng, 63, has stomach cancer.
Shin Min Daily News visited the older Mr Ng on Thursday, and discovered the reasons for the stall's closure.
Mr Ng said that he had to choice but to close the stall as both he and his brother met with mishaps just months apart.
"My younger brother had a fall last May which paralysed his lower body, and was hospitalised for eight months. After being discharged, he stayed at home to recuperate," he told the Chinese daily.
With the help of his family, he was able to continue working at the stall. However, six months after his brother's accident, Mr Ng was diagnosed with stomach cancer.
He had a persistent fever and went to the hospital for a check-up, and discovered he had fourth-stage cancer.
After closing his stall, Mr Ng had been going for treatments. However last Wednesday, he had a high fever and was admitted to hospital, and was only discharged on Thursday.
To the many customers who would miss their satay beehoon, Mr Ng said he felt apologetic for being unable to continue selling the dish due to ill health. He thanked customers for their many years of support.
