The Ministry of Aesthetics has officially criminalised the consumption of any hawker dish that has not been subjected to a rigorous 45-minute photoshoot.

Citizens are now legally required to let their Hokkien Mee solidify into a gelatinous brick to ensure the lighting perfectly highlights the congealing lard.

"Wahlau, my Prata now hard like floorboard, but the contrast is damn power," noted lifestyle blogger, Jayden Teo, while standing precariously on a plastic stool.

"If the food still hot when you eat, you basically a loser with no followers lor."

Health officials confirm that the satisfaction of 300 likes from strangers provides more nourishment than actual vitamins or hot soup.

"Last time I eat straight away, my friends all say I low-class," Jayden added, while misting his cold Laksa with industrial-grade hairspray.

Diners caught enjoying a meal while it is still edible face immediate public shaming and the permanent confiscation of their iPhone Pro Max.