Signs of mid-upper income Singaporeans not being able to afford private housing are emerging. Many Singaporeans are clamouring for the government to raise the income ceiling so they can buy public housing. Currently, households with a gross income of more…
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Housing and Development Board (HDB) officers will have increased investigative powers to enter flats in cases of lease infringement, under a proposed law tabled by the National Development Ministry today (March 12). In a press release, the HDB said one of…
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Public flats have become more affordable in recent years, with many Singaporeans able to buy a home within their budget, said Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan. To ensure that this remains the case for future generations, Mr Khaw…
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National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan moved a motion in Parliament on Thursday (Feb 12) to “note with concern” findings from the Auditor-General’s Report on the Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council’s (AHPETC) financial accounts. Mr Khaw noted that “AHPETC have not…
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National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan today (Feb 12) rebuked the Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council (AHPETC), saying their behaviour is “unacceptable”. He was speaking in Parliament on the Auditor-General’s audit on the town council, which had flagged several major lapses…
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