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Hawkers by definition are just vendors who transport around their goods to sell them; in Singapore, these hawkers mainly sell the native food. The concept of street hawkers in Singapore started in the early 1800s, after Sir Stamford Raffles founded Singapore and started to turn it into a bustling port-city.

For many Malaysians, when Penang is mentioned, they think about food; not of posh restaurants but rather of humble eateries and hawker stalls along narrow streets. To most foodies, Penang is synonymous with awesome hawker fare - and laksa.