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A video showing several rats scurrying around West Coast Market Square has sparked discussion online about the prevalence of the pests in Singapore.<\/p>\n
The video was posted by TikTok user Jason on Sunday night (July 26).<\/p>\n
The clip opens with a rat darting towards a rubbish bin near a cleaner who appears to be collecting used trays and crockery at the tray return area. The cleaner appears unaware of the animal’s presence.<\/p>\n
Another segment shows two rats grappling with each other while emitting loud squeaking noises before one scampers away, with the other in pursuit.<\/p>\n
A rat could also be seen scampering into the hawker centre and darting beneath tables and chairs, while nearby diners appeared largely unperturbed by its presence.<\/p>\n
“I am scared to eat here,” Jason wrote in his caption.<\/p>\n
Many netizens took to the comments section, with some claiming the hawker centre has long struggled with cleanliness issues.<\/p>\n
“The tables are always so dirty at this hawker centre,” wrote one user, with another user agreeing and adding that “it’s too bad because the food is really great.”<\/p>\n
Another commenter claimed that the problem had persisted for some time and that authorities had previously looked into it.<\/p>\n
“At least it’s pet-friendly,” quipped one netizen.<\/p>\n
Other netizens also said they have noticed a growing number of rats in Singapore, with a number of comments recounting similar experiences in other parts of the city.<\/p>\n
“Same at Lau Pa Sat. Many big rats at night,” one user wrote, while another user said they saw a big rat run across them at a pick-up point in the Orchard area.\u00a0<\/p>\n
AsiaOne has reached out to TikTok user Jason and West Coast-Jurong West Town Council for comment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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