KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 2 -- Chang Cheng Hokkien Mee has closed it doors after 32 years of operation, but it still lives in the hearts of its patrons.

The stall, which was located in Chop Joo Hiong Eating House at Serangoon Avenue 3, served its last meal on Oct 31.

In an interview published by Shin Min Daily News yesterday, the hawkers, Wu Fushun, 64, and his wife Lin Rongduan, 61, said many old customers whom they hadn't seen for many years came down after news of their coming closure spread.

Wu said customers surged by 50 per cent in the past week, and the couple said they were touched by the gifts they received from customers, including chocolates and handwritten cards.

They shared a thank-you letter written by an 11-year-old girl, the ...