- Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced today a Dormitory Transition Scheme (DTS) to improve existing worker dormitories’ living conditions and resilience against any potential future pandemics. Dormitories approved before Sep 2021 can transition to the Interim Dormitory Standards (IDS), which are less comprehensive than the New Dormitory Standards (NDS) applicable for newer dorms.
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Financial support may be provided
- Given the existing shortage of worker housing, dorm operators have from 2027 to 2030 to transition under the DTS, and financial support may be provided for the retrofitting costs. By 2040, all dorms must fully comply with the NDS.
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Gradual de-densification suggests supply tightness to persist
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