Old school Holland Village party shop Khiam Teck to close end June: 'No more business for this kind of shop'
The store, which is currently run by a pair of second-generation siblings, will make way for a new tenant around mid-July. , many of whom had spent their younger years getting lost in the extensive selection of magazines. Sam had also hinted that he was looking for a new spot to rehome his magazine business.Bubble blowers along with a pinata on a shelf in Khiam Teck. Back in the day, Khiam Teck also sold furniture and hardware, among other bits and bobs. Some leftover items, such as a wooden high chair for babies and porcelain tea sets, were still in stock on Monday afternoon.
The 66-year-old is considering moving the remaining stock to her home in Lakeside, after the store closes. Customers who require pinatas and the like may put in requests with the shop, which she hopes to continue fulfilling.
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