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Complementing the old-world charm are modern, homegrown businesses like Aqidah’s Brew, a cozy home-based cafe started in 2025. Run by a young woman with big dreams, the cafe serves personalized beverages with a heartfelt touch, making specialty drinks more accessible to the heartland community. Pei Fen, a supporter of local entrepreneurship, highlights her enthusiasm for Aqidah’s creative drinks, which symbolize a younger generation’s effort to blend tradition with innovation. These small businesses weave into the fabric of Toa Payoh’s community, adding layers of warmth and resilience amidst urban development.