Videos circulating on social media platforms recently captured Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife Ho Ching dining at the bustling Bukit Merah View Hawker Centre.
This appearance took place on a Friday, and the videos soon garnered a significant number of likes and shares, showcasing the public’s interest in this unconventional scene.
The TikTok video showcased PM Lee and Madam Ho seated at one of the tables, surrounded by enthusiastic residents. The couple was positioned right in front of a drinks stall, sharing the table with five other individuals, including two young children.
Tanjong Pagar MP Joan Pereira, responsible for the Henderson-Dawson ward in which the hawker center is located, was among the group, casually engaging in conversations and ordering food.
Surrounded by bodyguards
PM Lee and his wife were seen smiling in indulging in conversation, as well as shaking hands with some members of the public while having his meal with his family and friends.
They were also surrounded by a number of men, believed to be bodyguards, keeping watch and facing outwards towards the public members.
Netizens’ comments
- The bodyguard need to go order?
- what food is he eating that he comes all the way to bkt merah view hawker centre
- It is rare opportunity for PM to mingle with the crowds and may not able to eat in peace as many people may want to talk to him.
- Hope that I can meet my PM Mr LHL one of these days at any where and anytime pls
- Got return the tray?
- actually quite nice to see them visiting hawker eating
- the drink stall uncle was giving the signal”hello, u faster drink finish can anot, I still want make business de leh”
- wow sg PM Lee so humble hang out at local pack foodcourt…top leader class
- I saw a bunch of assistant doing the order services, I believe we wish to see LHL order/carry the tray by himself just like we usually does.
@benjiace8 PM Lee having breakfast
♬ original sound – Ben