By LM — Once again, the PAP refuses to be transparent. In parliament, Pritam Singh referenced the PAP’s recent POFMA directions on posts that claims HDB makes a profit. He…
Is The Younger Generation Truly Weak?
By Cahya – Why is the younger generation often looked down upon? All the “kids these days” arguments have been around for a long time. The phrase usually comes with…
Government Trying To Take Down TOC Again With Latest POFMA Order?
The Online Citizen (TOC) just revived its website and social media profiles after going offline for a year. However it seems like the government is out to take them down…
NUS Prof Ben Leong: BTOs Are A Mistake!
BTOs have always been a hot topic, but recently it received even more attention because of the delays and exorbitant prices. Associate Professor of Computer Science at NUS Dr. Ben…
Ex-GIC Chief: $270m Loss From AMK BTO Is Misleading!
Former GIC chief economist Yeoh Lam Keong has deemed the supposed S$270 million loss by HDB on BTO project as “disingenuous and misleading”. This is in response to Desmond Lee’s…
HDB Should Not Be Called Public Housing At This Rate!
By Kaya — Everyone’s dream is to own a home. However, house prices have risen dramatically over the years, even for public housing. HDB Also take very long to be…
The Government Should Not Force Our Seniors To A 30yr Lease!
One netter shared on Facebook about how seniors should not be forced to sign a 30yr lease. Instead, HDB should grant them the flexibility by allowing them to rent a…
Workers’ Party: Lower BTO Eligibility Age For Singles To 28!
In parliament yesterday (13 Sep), Workers’ Party Louis Chua made a case for lowering the age at which Singaporean singles can apply for a BTO to 28. Since 1991, singles…
POFMA Directions Should Come With Proper Explanations!
The Alternative View (TAV) was issued a POFMA correction direction on Sunday (4 Sep) for a Facebook post they made. The post questioned how much profits HDB will be making…
Crazy Poor Asians: The Reality For Singaporeans
By Zen — In 2018, Hollywood, through its lens, portrayed Singapore as glamorous and expensive. A place for crazy rich people full of diversity and Asian ethnicity. All people enjoyed…