'We are just a simple cafe': Yishun F&B owner says business affected following MP's post on 'pub' located in HDB estate

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There's a saying that 'all publicity is good publicity'. But one F&B business owner in Yishun might beg to differ. The owner of neighbourhood eatery Hood Vibes told Shin Min Daily News that her business has taken a hit following a Facebook post from a Member of Parliament (MP). On Aug 15, MP Derrick Goh of Nee Soon GRC wrote...

There's a saying that 'all publicity is good publicity'. But one F&B business owner in Yishun might beg to differ.business has taken a hitOn Aug 15, MP Derrick Goh of Nee Soon GRC wrote about how he had heard "rumblings" that a pub had started in his constituency at Block 468A Yishun Street 43

"There were patrons, most of whom I did not recognise as Nee Soon Link residents," the MP said. He added that according to HDB, the business was granted a cafe licence they "were also surprised" to see "what was clearly" a liquor joint.[embed]https://www.facebook.com/derrickgohsh/posts/776515267810676[/embed]

"There would be second-hand smoke and fights," said the 31-year-old housewife. "I'm afraid the children here will be affected." The owner, who did not wish to be named but was identified as a "Ms Poh" in Goh's post, said that the eatery is not a pub, but a cafe with an alcohol licence.

 

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