'I think it's a good step': Singaporeans share their honest thoughts on upcoming changes to housing, education and parental leave policies
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Did you catch Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's first National Day Rally (NDR) this year? A «major reset» of several policies is underway to help Singaporeans of all ages realise their ambitions and achieve their goals, whether that means owning you'I think it's a good step': Singaporeans share their honest thoughts on upcoming changes to housing, education and parental leave policies
Did you catch Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's first National Day Rally (NDR) this year? A «major reset» of several policies is underway to help Singaporeans of all ages realise their ambitions and achieve their goals, whether that means owning your first home or enabling younger Singaporeans to come into their full potential through diverse pathways. AsiaOne surveyed 1,175 respondents and conducted street interviews with Singaporeans from all walks of life to share their honest thoughts on the policies and how they might befit their personal aspirations and life stages. Here's what they shared. Housing and recreation Respondents were excited about the changes to Build-To-Order (BTO) flats, which will see shorter waiting times of around three years or less, down from the current timeline estimates of about four years. Come mid-2025, singles above 35 who wish to live near their parents will get priority for the BTO exercise - a scheme that is currently only extended to married children. Read more