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Minister Sim Ann announces plan to double PPHS flat supply in response to increased demand

Speaking at the Institute of Policy Studies’ 35th anniversary conference, Senior Minister of State for National Development, Sim Ann, announced a doubling of the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (PPHS) supply to 4,000 units over the next two years. The scheme provides temporary housing for families awaiting the completion of their new flats. This comes in response to longer waiting times due to COVID-19 delays. Despite reduced application rates, the demand remains high, prompting consideration of strategies like flat sharing to maximize the PPHS flat pool.

Singapore launches portal to locate affordable meal options in HDB coffee shops

The Housing and Development Board (HDB) and the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) have launched a new portal, “BudgetMealGoWhere,” designed to help consumers easily locate HDB coffee shops offering budget meals.

Sim Ann shares details of her budget meal after netizens slammed her in a previous Facebook post

Singapore’s Senior Minister of State, Ms Sim Ann, shared images of budget meal prices after receiving criticism for her S$3.70 meal, and reiterated plans to provide budget meals in HDB coffeeshops. Some netizens appreciated the efforts, while others expressed disbelief of her earlier post on Monday (3 Apr) that such affordable options were available in Singapore.

Video contradicts Sim Ann’s explanation of disruption at Earth Hour performance

Senior Minister of State (SMS) for Foreign Affairs and National Development, Sim Ann, faced criticism for disrespecting a performer during a live performance at the WWF Earth Hour Festival in March. The organizers of the event took responsibility and apologized for any disruption caused. Netizens criticized the SMS for her lack of social etiquette, while a different story emerged — based on video footage — from Sim’s actions at the event itself, as she actively sought people to greet and shake hands with.

Netizens lambasted Sim Ann for her lack of social etiquette in disruption of live performance at Esplanade

SINGAPORE — Netizens have expressed harsh criticism in relation to the recent…

Organisers take the fall for online criticism against Ms Sim Ann’s disruption to live performance at Esplanade

Organizers of the WWF Earth Hour Festival at Esplanade have taken responsibility for criticism after leading Senior Minister of State Sim Ann to the front row during a live performance. Photos of the incident were shared on Twitter, with some netizens alleging disrespect to the performers. Ms Sim and organizers apologized for any disruption caused. Benny’s, the performer during the incident, is looking to move on, while some netizens have given mixed reactions to the incident.

SMS Sim Ann criticised for alleged late arrival at show and distraction caused while artist was performing

SINGAPORE — A local musician took to Instagram to highlight how ministers…

Desmond Lee files Ministerial Motion to affirm commitment on affordable public housing in Singapore

SINGAPORE — The National Development Minister, Mr Desmond Lee, has filed a…

Progress Singapore Party to file a motion on the public housing market in light of SMS Sim Ann’s invitation

SINGAPORE — The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) has said it would be…
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  • 21 December 2022

SMS Sim Ann invites NCMP Leong Mun Wai to file a motion on BTO flats

SINGAPORE — Senior Minister of State (SMS) for National Development, Sim Ann…
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  • 21 December 2022