Enforcement in Tiong Bahru not intended to diminish its vibrancy
WE refer to "Retail shakeout in Tiong Bahru" (BT, May 14), which highlighted enforcement action by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on several businesses. The article reflected concerns that the enforcement will affect the vibrancy of the Tiong Bahru estate.
We wish to clarify that the enforcement was necessary because the businesses were operating from residential premises without approval, and therefore illegal. Contrary to what was reported, the investigation was carried out by URA officers…
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