Poh Li San, an MP from Sembawang GRC, spoke during a Parliament sitting on 28 February, mentioning that she is concerned about the “mushrooming of bubble tea outlets all over Singapore”.
Attempting to illustrate the importance of a healthier lifestyle, she suggested the regulation and reduction of bubble tea outlets in Singapore.
She said:
“The frequent consumption of sugary drinks may cause diabetes and obesity, I’m concerned about the mushrooming of bubble tea outlets all over Singapore over the past few years.
Another concern is the prevalence of binge drinking among Singaporeans; young adults in the 18 to 39 years age group were most likely to binge drink in pubs and bars.
Binge drinking may cause a whole host of health problems as well as unsafe acts such as driving under the influence of alcohol; binge drinking has risen to 10.5%
As part of a suite of preventive healthcare measures, I hope the government is looking to regulate and reduce the number of bubble tea outlets, pubs and bars.”