Reservations over HDB legislative amendment

SINGAPORE - A legislative amendment to allow the Housing and Development Board to provide technical and consultancy services internationally drew concern from two Members of Parliament yesterday.

They felt the HDB was deviating from its core mission of providing affordable housing for Singaporeans.

If this happens, the top brass would focus on generating income, which would pay them "fat bonuses", rather than "channelling their minds to seeking local solutions", said Ms Lee Bee Wah (Ang Mo Kio GRC).

"If HDB is so keen to share its expertise and experience, why not transfer its knowledge to local engineers and architects who are pleading for overseas projects?" Ms Lee asked. MORE