Right-sizing Singaporeans’ housing aspirations

WHEN Parliament reconvenes on Apr 10 for its second session, the Government will lay out its priorities, policies, and programmes for the rest of its parliamentary term which will conclude in late August 2025.

Parliament has a full agenda ahead having to deal with concerns such as costs of living, strengthening the worker training and placement ecosystem, and rejuvenating the post-pandemic economy. There are longer-term challenges including revitalising the social compact for a fairer and more just society, population and immigration, and enhancing Singapore’s sovereignty as geopolitical tensions rise.

One urgent issue that the Government will have to grapple with is the concern with public housing affordability and accessibility. In February, Parliament had debated two separate motions on it, which reflected Singaporeans’ abiding interest in it.