LOW-COST HOUSES IN BUKIT PANJANG SETTLEMENT

Mr Goh Tong Liang asked the Minister for Local Government, Lands and Housing, with reference to the 200 low-cost houses in the Bukit Panjang Settlement,-

(a) how many persons have applied to rent them;

(b) what is the monthly rent per unit; and

(c) when will the houses be ready for occupation.

Inche Abdul Hamid: Mr Speaker, Sir, (a) 250 families have applied to rent these houses; (b) the monthly rent is $30 per unit; and (c) the buildings have been completed but work is still required on the main roads and roadside drains and on the provision of electricity supply to these buildings. When this work has been completed the houses will be allocated for occupation.