Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong noted how the Ministry of National Development (MND) had fewer cuts (items raised by MPs for discussion) in this year’s Committee of Supply debate compared to previous years, “which hopefully shows that people are less worried about housing!”
In a Facebook post yesterday evening, he mentioned how National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan plans to look into more ways for elderly residents to monetise their HDB flats, to support vulnerable families such as divorcees with children, and to enable more extended families to live near one another.
Other highlights discussed during the debate included transport, arts and heritage, and the environment.
“These are not easy issues, but if we continue working at them, we’ll continue improving our living environment and keeping Singapore a liveable city and an endearing home,” said PM Lee.
Romesh Navaratnarajah, Senior Editor at PropertyGuru, wrote this story. To contact him about this or other stories email romesh@propertyguru.com.sg
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