– Advertising -
A member of the public dining at the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital food court criticized her meal, citing the item as ‘not worth it’ in price, costing S$7.50.
A video of a meal at the hospital’s Kopitiam food court was shared on the Facebook page Complaint Singapore on 16 August.
The customer described a meal consisting of slices of luncheon meat, three pieces of chicken nuggets, filets and noodles costing S$7.50.
She showed me the receipt, which listed the item as an “add-on”.
The lady couldn’t believe that a ‘super thin slice’ of luncheon meat was 2 SGD.
It wasn’t the first time customers were shocked by the prices of hospital food.
Staff at Singapore General Hospital posted on social media last month that the cooked rice they ordered at the Outram Community Hospital food court cost S$6.70.
After the 20% employee discount, the customer ended up paying S$5.40 for the meal, which included a ‘spoon-sized’ pork chop.
Netizens wondered why hospital meals are so expensive. exclaimed user Simon Goh.
“It has to be like this family has to come and visit or stay overnight and eat there. ,” noted another netizen, comparing Singapore to other countries.
“Unlike other countries, hospital meals will be cheaper so that families can afford to take care of the sick and buy food in hospitals.”
Facebook user Lim Thomas said, “Now is the time for the government to put up FOD (Food Overcharge Department) to catch all these suckers.
“Otherwise, more and more (these) suckers have come out. Why don’t you care about hawkers and food courts?Finally tell me if the rent is high or if you want it yourself.”/TISG
SGH Staff Shocked by S$6.70 Kai Fan, Pork Chop Size Spoon at Outram Food Court
follow us on social media
Send your scoop to news@theindependent.sg
– Advertising -
