Gan Kim Yong Launches S$3 Meal Vending Machine in Punggol; Public Voices Mixed Reactions on Health and Hygiene

DPM Gan Kim Yong's S$3 Subsidized Meal Vending Machine Sells Out Within Two Days

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong’s S$3 subsidized meal vending machine in Punggol  has become an instant hit. Most food items vanished within two days of launch. The supplier has scrambled to adjust their restocking schedule from every two to three days to daily replenishment. Gan Kim Yong, who also serves as Punggol GRC MP (and also as…Task Force Man), announced the launch of the first S$3 subsidized meal vending machine on Facebook last Sund…

Gan Kim Yong launches S$3 meal vending machine in Punggol; public voices mixed reactions on health and hygiene

SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong unveiled a S$3 value meal vending machine at Block 326B Sumang Walk on 25 May 2025—the first to be introduced in Punggol. In a Facebook post, he shared a video showing how the machine works. He wrote, “Bought a set of curry rice, heated it up using the attached microwave oven and served it to one of our residents. She was thrilled and gave a thumbs up.” Gan express…