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flag Starting Jan 2026, 13 Singaporean schools replace canteens with central kitchens and automated meal machines, affecting long-serving vendors.

flag Starting in January 2026, 13 Singaporean schools will replace individual canteen stalls with a central kitchen model featuring pre-ordered meals from automated machines. flag The shift aims to cut queues and staffing issues amid declining student numbers and rising costs. flag Longtime vendors like Madam Amidah Sufaat and Mr. Chua Moi Heng, who have served schools for decades, will transition to support roles with the new provider, while others are retiring or seeking new paths. flag Many reflect on the personal connections formed over years, expressing sadness over leaving school communities they consider family.

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