‘We needed a loan for lunch’: Malaysia-based couple shocked by Singapore hawker prices

JARA CARBALLO
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:31:26 +0000
Asia, Featured News, Lifestyle, Hawker Centre, Singapore food, Singapore vs Malaysia

SINGAPORE: A currently Malaysia-based travelling couple’s recent TikTok video has ignited a lively debate across Southeast Asia after they expressed shock at food prices in Singapore—especially compared to their experiences in Malaysia. Terry Pernell, a content creator from Chicago, and his partner, Mag, a travel influencer from Kenya, consistently document their globe-trotting escapades. But their …