Rental Reductions, Free Lunchtime Parking to Boost Footfall and Other Measures to Support Commercial Tenants Expected to Be Affected by JB-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link

Mr Vikram Nair asked the Minister for National Development whether HDB will consider supporting its commercial tenants expected to be affected by the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link with measures including (i) rental reductions, (ii) permitting struggling businesses to sublet or transfer leases and (iii) reinstate free lunch time parking in places that used to have them.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: The multi-agency Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Taskforce has been engaging the Housing and Development Board (HDB) commercial tenants in the North. The Taskforce will study their feedback, as well as the Singapore Business Federation's report published on 16 July 2026 on the RTS Link's potential impact on food and beverage (F&B) and retail businesses.

HDB commercial tenants who face genuine business challenges and financial constraints may approach HDB if they require assistance. HDB will assist them on a case-by-case basis, including offering shorter tenancy periods or facilitating business transitions to other locations.