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An elderly man’s weekly visits to a Chinatown hawker stall have become a heartwarming routine, with the hawker treating him to a free meal and giving him $5 after each visit.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Melvin Chew, 47, a second-generation hawker who operates Jin Ji Teochew Braised Duck & Kway Chap in Chinatown, told AsiaOne that the elderly man, in his 70s, regularly visits his stall, where Chew would treat him to a free serving of kway chap.<\/p>\n
“He has autism, so we would always buy newspapers from him to support him,” said Chew, adding that he first got to know him when he was selling newspapers at Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre.<\/p>\n
On one occasion, he walked past Chew’s stall and expressed an interest in having a meal, prompting Chew to treat him, which eventually became a regular arrangement.<\/p>\n
“He comes once or twice a week. Since we used to give him some kopi money when he was selling newspapers, we just continued giving him $5 after every meal,” Chew said.<\/p>\n
Describing their bond as closer to a friendship than a typical hawker-customer relationship, Chew said he was happy to continue looking out for the elderly man.<\/p>\n
In a social media post, Chew said how the elderly man had recently expressed a craving for pig’s blood during one of his visits.<\/p>\n
“He just came as usual and asked if he could add pig’s blood because he wanted to eat it. He wanted to pay, but I refused to let him,” Chew said.<\/p>\n
While he acknowledged that he and his family are unable to help everyone in need, he believes that small acts of kindness can still make a difference.<\/p>\n
“There are still many people who need help, and we try to give back to society. I hope more people who are better off can spread love and positive vibes in this already chaotic world,” Chew said.<\/p>\n
His gesture has drawn praise from netizens, with many commending his generosity and encouraging him to continue his good deeds.<\/p>\n
“I 1,000 per cent support you. Even posting this helps more people learn to share and care,” commented one user.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Your generosity is deeply human. It isn’t just about the food or the money- it’s about preserving the dignity and warmth of our seniors who deserve to be cared for in their golden years,” added another.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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