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3 May 2012, 9.37PM

6 comments & replies |by Guest | Our Neighbourhood

A quick check on the Internet showed that Mr Khaw may have been too quick to give out such assurance to Singaporeans. HDB flat sizes, apparently, have been shrinking.

According to a ST report on Nov 26, 2011, HDB had released a statement confirming that the average HDB flat has shrunk over the years.

HDB said that this is due to the need to maximise Singapore’s limited land and to adapt to changing household sizes. This meant sizes of each flat type had to be made slightly smaller over time as the average number of occupants per HDB flat shrinks. It added that HDB regularly reviews flat sizes, taking into account factors such as changes in demographic trends and lifestyle habits.

HDB came out with the statement after its CEO Cheong Koon Hean had earlier said that living in a smaller HDB flats does not mean having a lower quality of living, which angered the public.

Still, Mr Khaw might want to check the Internet first before making public statements in future.

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Only Talk No Walk

3 May 2012, 11.17PM

Hi REACH Admin,
May consider to assist us to ask Mr. Khaw and Mr. Cheong for a further clarification on this???
Highly appreciate!!!

Guest

12 May 2012, 12.11PM

Ms/Mdm Cheong. She is the CEO of HDB.

Guest

7 May 2012, 2.32PM

Maybe the government officials should be asked if their houses have also shrunk in size over the years too.

Guest

4 May 2012, 3.54PM

I believe Mr Khaw is right as he mentioned the last 15 years only. And did not mention any thing greater then 15 years. About the Shrinks Flat for maximise land, I guess the plan on this is about to complete and role out.

Althrought the Size might not change but I believe the rule on what should be in this allocate size changes..... Like wall thickness and air con ledge also consider in the Area thus not the full Size is useable.

Maybe what Mr Khaw said have not complete the full picture, But I guess since it is not change for the Last 15 years it is time to change and the change is to Shink the size of HDB flat with reference to the Private Shoes box as example since it is so popular.

Guest

5 May 2012, 7.46AM

Who is the real liar?

Guest

31 Jul 2012, 12.14PM

This shows that even Khaw deos not actually know his facts before he talks.
Even HDB cannot get their act together, how you expect PAP to do so????

Flats get smaller, he doesn't know because he doesn't live in one, simple as that.
Our MASTERS all live in big bungalows.

They cannot feel what you ordinary Singaporeans feel.

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