Veteran local actor-turned-hawker Huang Yiliang has been spotted in a heated verbal exchange with a neighbouring stall owner at Circuit Road Hawker Centre, just weeks after launching his latest F&B venture selling seafood dishes.
The 64-year-old, who recently set up a stall called Old Fisherman, was seen in a video circulating online appearing to argue with a woman operating a nearby chicken rice stall. The footage was reportedly shared on Reddit before being removed by a moderator.
Despite the removal, the clip quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing strong reactions from netizens familiar with the actor’s past controversies.
Heated Exchange Reportedly Involved Shouting And Expletives
In the video, Huang was seen wearing a grey T-shirt and black shorts while facing off against the stall owner, who was dressed in a red top and black apron.
Both parties appeared visibly agitated during the exchange, with raised voices heard in the background. At one point, Huang was allegedly heard shouting in Hokkien during the confrontation.
The argument reportedly escalated quickly, although the exact cause of the dispute remains unclear at this stage.
Huang had only started operating his crab and seafood stall in March 2026, offering dishes such as crab bee hoon, chilli crab and steamed fish. He also runs another seafood-related business at MacPherson Market and Food Centre, which he opened earlier in 2023.
Online Reactions Reference Past Controversies
The incident triggered widespread discussion online, with many users referencing Huang’s previous legal troubles and past behaviour in the entertainment industry.
He previously served a jail sentence in 2022 after being convicted of assaulting a worker, a case that had already placed him under public scrutiny.
Some netizens expressed little surprise over the latest altercation, suggesting it was consistent with his past reputation, while others criticised the public reaction as premature without full context of the incident.
However, not all responses were negative. A Reddit user who claimed to be familiar with the area described the neighbouring stall owner as a friendly and well-liked vendor, suggesting that the escalation was unusual and unexpected.
Hawker Centre Dispute Raises Attention On Small Business Pressure
The confrontation has also drawn attention to the pressures faced by hawkers in Singapore’s highly competitive food and beverage sector, where stall proximity, customer flow and operational disputes can sometimes lead to tension.
Circuit Road Hawker Centre, like many other food centres across the island, hosts a dense cluster of small businesses operating in close quarters, where sound, smoke, queues and shared space often become flashpoints.
While such disputes are not uncommon in crowded hawker environments, incidents involving public figures tend to attract greater scrutiny and online discussion.
No Official Statement On Incident So Far
As of now, there has been no official statement from Huang Yiliang or the neighbouring stall owner regarding the incident.
Authorities have also not reported any police involvement linked to the altercation.
The video continues to circulate online in reposted form, keeping public attention focused on the matter as netizens debate what may have triggered the heated exchange.
The situation remains unverified in full detail, and it is not yet clear whether any further action or mediation will follow between the parties involved.