Let's appreciate what we still have and support small businesses
The Straits Times|May 10, 2024
I refer to the Forum letter "Worth retaining magazine store to preserve a bit of history" (May 6), which was a response to the article "I am not giving up': Thambi Magazine Store owner seeking new Holland Village site after closure" (May 5).
Let's appreciate what we still have and support small businesses

To his credit, Sam, the owner of the store, has not directly expressed any wish for assistance in any form, especially regarding a new rental location for business.

Still, he has tugged at heartstrings by recounting the shop's long and illustrious history and its continued relevance in the heritage of Holland Village.

This brings us to the pertinent question of what establishments we should try to save and why.

この記事は The Straits Times の May 10, 2024 版に掲載されています。

7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、8,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。

この記事は The Straits Times の May 10, 2024 版に掲載されています。

7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、8,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。

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