A malfunction affecting exhaust fans has impacted at least ten stalls within the Chinatown Complex Food Centre in Singapore. The outage, which began recently, has forced the temporary closure of affected food stalls, disrupting business for hawkers. Repair work is estimated to take up to two months to complete, according to one affected vendor. This extended downtime poses a significant challenge for stallholders reliant on the busy food centre for their livelihood. The incident highlights potential infrastructure vulnerabilities within the popular hawker centre. Authorities have not yet released a comprehensive statement regarding the cause of the failure or plans to mitigate the impact on vendors and customers.