STATE FLAGS

Parliament of Singapore · 18 February 2005

Official Report, 18 February 2005, Vol 79, Issue 7 · Open in the reader (summaries, search, filters)

Mah Bow TanPenny Low

STATE FLAGS

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Miss Penny Low asked the Minister for National Development if HDB will consider relocating the hooks for hanging state flags so that it can be within easy reach of the residents who wish to display their patriotism during National Day.

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Mr Mah Bow Tan: The Member of Parliament is referring to blocks in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC built under two building contracts, which were completed between 2001 and 2002. The window ledges in these blocks are 700 mm wide and the hooks for hanging the State Flag are located at the end of the ledge. Due to the location of the hooks, some residents may have encountered difficulties hanging the State Flag.

Upon the Member's request, HDB has looked into possible solutions. To make the hooks more accessible to residents in these blocks, HDB has proposed to relocate the hooks onto the window ledge itself. HDB will seek the views of the MP before finalising its proposal.

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Source: Singapore Parliament Official Report (Hansard) for 18 February 2005. Republished on SGParliament.