Returning from Sydney, Gilbert Goh is shocked by crowded S’pore. “Our government ought to evaluate the social costs of having too many foreigners in our midst. Though the economic benefits may be there, the social cost can be too high for Singapore. “
HDB’s cost-saving measures for new lifts is a matter of concern – in terms of safety and long-term maintenance costs – for residents. Who will pay, ultimately? Boris Chan investigates HDB’s use of cheaper lift shafts for LUP programme.