EDITOR’S NOTE: A previous version of the article stated that Madam Leong Yuet Meng was 95. It was inaccurate. We’ve corrected the article to reflect her real age, which was 94.
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Workers in the Central Business District (CBD) area would be familiar with Madam Leong Yuet Meng, who runs Nam Seng Wonton Noodles.
More affectionately known as Ah Po, she frequently made headlines over the popularity of her humble eatery, which shifted from Far East Square to Toa Payoh in 2022.
Unfortunately, the elderly stallholder recently passed away aged 94, after decades of serving wonton noodles to her customers.
Many customers have since penned tributes paying homage to the beloved figure.
Nam Seng Wonton Noodles announced Madam Leong’s tragic passing via a Facebook post on Wednesday (7 Feb).
Source: Nam Seng Wonton Noodles on Facebook
“It is with much sadness [that we] announce the passing of Ah Po,” the stall said.
She has fed us her wonton mee with warmth, love and fiery personality.
The stall did not disclose the date and cause of Ms Leong’s passing.
MS News has reached out for more information on the matter.
Having established her stall back in 1958, Madam Leong ran her business with tireless dedication for more than 60 years.
Source: Nam Seng Wonton Noodles on Facebook
She is well-loved among fans of the eatery, many of whom expressed their condolences to her family.
Source: Facebook
Source: Facebook
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Featured image adapted from Nam Seng Wonton Noodles on Facebook and Facebook.
He was transported to the cemetery by a five-tonner with a hydraulic excavator.
The customer didn't even need to come down to the stall to get the refund.
The motorcyclist landed on the asphalt and lay there motionless.
A fifth person suffered minor injuries but declined to be sent to the hospital.
The 21-year-old student took the incident as a valuable lesson.
The dogs stayed by their dead owner's side until he was found by police.