REACH (Telegram) 170 -  What are your thoughts on the issues to be discussed in Parliament today? Which topic interests you the most?

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04 Nov 2026 (10am - 7pm)

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[4/11/2026 9:59 am] REACH Singapore: 📢Topic📢

Parliament will sit today (4 November) at 10.30am. Amendments to the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act will be introduced, and issues linked to child protection, transport, employment, and healthcare and social support are expected to be discussed, alongside the continued debate on proposed changes to Muslim law.

💬 What are your thoughts on the issues to be discussed in Parliament today? Which topic interests you the most?

📌 Changes to the Haze Law 

The Government will introduce amendments to the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA) to strengthen enforcement against companies linked to the fires behind the haze. In its announcement on 28 October, the Government said the changes would require such firms to give appointed investigators full access to information, corporate documents and business premises. MPs have also asked about the four outstanding investigations from the 2015 haze.

📌 Child Protection and Family Support 

Several questions follow up on the September 2024 death of an infant after prolonged abuse, including how cross-agency alerts for children at risk can be strengthened. MPs are also seeking updates on the Childminding Pilot for Infants, such as waiting lists, supply gaps and oversight, as well as support for young caregivers and student care capacity.

📌 Transport Issues 

Questions have been filed on public transport affordability ahead of the fare increase in December, including how fares account for falling energy costs and whether Public Transport Vouchers can be more needs-based. MPs are also seeking details on the halted autonomous bus trials for services 400 and 191 and the delay to the Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link.

📌 Employment and Workforce Issues 

MPs have raised questions on non-resident employment growth, how foreign firms groom local successors for senior roles, resignation notice periods exceeding three months, PMETs working on rest days without compensation, no-reason dismissals, and income outcomes for retrenched workers.

📌 Healthcare, Caregiving, and Social Support 

Questions have been filed on mental health support through mindline 1771, whether clinical psychologists should be allowed to prescribe medication, subsidies for GLP-1 weight-loss medicines, the 13 October healthcare IT disruption, support for caregivers who do not qualify for the Home Caregiving Grant, and financial abuse of the elderly.

📌 Proposed Changes to Muslim Law 

Parliament will resume the Second Reading debate on the Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) Bill, which began on 3 November.

📌 Other Issues 

Other topics include cybersecurity and AI safety, the disclosure of SG Youth Forum participants’ NRIC numbers, CDC voucher payouts, tenants using shell companies to avoid paying rent, scam payment safeguards, the Beverage Container Return Scheme, and the PSLE scoring system. A motion for adjournment will also be raised on “National Digital Identity Infrastructure for Artificial Intelligence Agents”.

🔗 https://www.parliament.gov.sg/api/media/bb1e4889-c320-4d74-8e22-996d648649e6/Order-Paper—4Nov2026.pdf

🔗 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parliament-to-discuss-haze-law-changes-mps-ask-about-impact-on-outdoor-workers-vulnerable-groups

🔗 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/govt-to-propose-changes-to-haze-law-in-parliament-firms-linked-to-fires-must-give-up-access-to-info

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[4/11/2026 10:57 am] REACH Telegram Administrator:

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Watch the livestream of today's Parliament sitting here: https://www.youtube.com/live/OzG7-p7-ECU

[4/11/2026 11:03 am] REACH Telegram Administrator:

Forwarded from REACH Singapore

[ Poll : Which issue(s) are you most interested in for today's Parliament sitting? Share your reasons in the chat! (You may choose more than one option.) ]

- Proposed changes to the haze law

- Child protection and family support

- Transport issues (e.g., fares, RTS Link delay)

- Employment and workforce issues (e.g., fair employment practices, outcomes after retrenchment)

- Healthcare, caregiving and social support (e.g., mental health, elderly financial abuse)

- Proposed changes to Muslim law

- Other issues (Please share your views in the chat below)

[4/11/2026 11:14 am] REACH Telegram Administrator:

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Dear Contributors,

Please take a moment to participate in our polls 🗳 and share your opinions 💭. 

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We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the issues to be discussed in Parliament today!

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[4/11/2026 11:50 am] Jun Ming: I just hope for 1 thing don't increase fare every year

[4/11/2026 11:52 am] Jun Ming: For public transport would gov build additional track for cargo to move around the country so lesser truck will be use on expressway

[4/11/2026 1:01 pm] REACH Telegram Administrator:

Forwarded from REACH Singapore

[ Poll : Which issue(s) are you most interested in for today's Parliament sitting? Share your reasons in the chat! (You may choose more than one option.) ]

- Proposed changes to the haze law

- Child protection and family support

- Transport issues (e.g., fares, RTS Link delay)

- Employment and workforce issues (e.g., fair employment practices, outcomes after retrenchment)

- Healthcare, caregiving and social support (e.g., mental health, elderly financial abuse)

- Proposed changes to Muslim law

- Other issues (Please share your views in the chat below)

[4/11/2026 1:01 pm] REACH Telegram Administrator:

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Dear Contributors,

Please take a moment to participate in our polls 🗳 and share your opinions 💭. 

The poll questions are pinned for easy reference and your vote is anonymous. 

We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the issues to be discussed in Parliament today!

Thank you.

Megan 😊

[4/11/2026 1:58 pm] REACH Telegram Administrator: Dear Contributors,

We want to HEAR MORE from you on today’s topic! 

We have had good feedback from this group, and we hope that we can keep the discussion robust and active! 

💬 What are your thoughts on the issues to be discussed in Parliament? Which topic interests you the most?

Do also share your opinion by participating in our polls! The poll questions are pinned for easy reference, and your vote is anonymous.

Thank you.

Megan 😊

[4/11/2026 2:00 pm] REACH Singapore: 📢Topic📢

[4/11/2026 2:09 pm] RY in reply to REACH Singapore:

> 📢Topic📢 Parliament will sit today (4 November) at 10.30am....

Quite many topics covering today at Parliament ...

[4/11/2026 2:17 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

For employment and workforce issues, I hope we have a similar programmes like GRIT (internship for fresh graduates) for nature workers that have been retrenched.

So that in case they got displaced, they got an internship programme for participating organizations to catch them, retrain them and then provide them full time jobs after their internship.

[4/11/2026 2:29 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

1. Many people feel anxious about the AI disruptors and other tech disruptors that continue to disrupt business and disrupt jobs.

2. Hence if we have an internship programme similar to GRIT for mature workers, to ensure workers disrupted by AI or tech or business transformation :-

a. There is an internship programme as catchment pool to hold retrenched workers and train them on the job training with participating organisations.

i. This will provide them internship income (not no income at all after retrenchment). 

- This will dispense with the needs for retrenchment insurance -- which give a sense of false security and make people dependent, lazy or more difficult to get back to the workforce (relying on retrenchment benefits to get by, and causing our laborforce to be depleted and does not provide motivation and urgency of retrenched workforce to go for re-employment).

- This will also dispense with the needs for Government to set aside retrenchment grants to support retrenched workers.

b. This internship programme should also include conversion course and training programme (funded by Skillsfuture) to retrain in new jobs and upon completion of the course, be put into the (Senior-GRIT) programme for internship.

c. Upon internship completion, offer full time jobs for therse interns that have good potentials.. Else can help some of these interns to get jobs from outside the Senior-GRIT programme if participating organisations cannot absorb all the interns.

[4/11/2026 2:47 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

The motivation of the Senior-GRIT programme are to:-

1. Ensure continuous career employment - throughout every workers' lifetimes amidst AI and tech disruptors as well as business transformation.

This is the primary root cause of every worker anxious about continuous employment and break in income if retrenched.

As a result, people :-

a. Refused to start a family, get hitched, married and bear children.

b. Stay single

c. Impact our TFR

2. Solve the job disruption anxiety for mature workers, fresh graduates unable to get jobs due to AI.

3. Provide the stop-gap training for mature workers (like fresh graduates) to step up above what AI has take over the functions to operate at a senior level for a human role that cannot be replaced by AI.

4. As every workers got jobs, got income, 

a. there will be less resistance and more support for workers to support Organisations adopting AI - as workers got no fear of AI replacing their jobs and displace their income.

b. Organisations will be able to sell their products and services to people with income - as companies will not face with a situation whereby AI greatly improve productivity, produce more goods and services - but unable to sell to the market as more people lose jobs with no incomes to buy their products or services.

Hence these will be the main motivation to get organisations to participate in the GRIT and Senior-GRIT programme - because it will eventually benefit them - by helping to produce skill-relevant workers to join their organisations and future customers with income to buy their products and services.

Sell this concept to organisations to participate in GRIT and Senior-GRIT programme - and Government can offer those organisations with tangible incentives to participate.

5. Participating organisations for GRIT and Senior-GRIT can come from :-

a. Public and Civil Service

b. GLCs linked organisation

c. MNCs.

d. SMEs.

6. Preferably, such Senior-GRIT can be organised by the respective professional societies - as each respective professional societies are the best to understand how AI, tech disruptors lead to the evolution of new or transformed jobs that are suitable for the workers in each respective professional fields and can help to shape the internships relevant to their new transformed jobs.

[4/11/2026 2:57 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

1. Thinking aloud, initially we can start with a pilot programme to entice all the various categories of organisation to start a GRIT and Senior-GRIT programme as :-

a. Voluntary basis - marketing the benefits of these concepts to all the organisations - Public & Civil Service, GLCs, MNCs, SMEs. And entice them to participate.

b. Legislate - if successful, that is mandate all Companies with 50 employees and above to run the GRIT and Senior-GRIT programme

[4/11/2026 3:13 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨1. Thinking aloud, initially we can start with a pilot...

This will have solve the vexation of AI replace jobs worldwide with no solutions that have trigger Gen Z unrest in :-

1. India - cockroach party 

2. China - 躺平 and low domestic consumption 

3. Europe (France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Albania, Portugal, Germany etc) - Gen Z revolution 

4. US tsunami Blue Wave tsunami retake of 2 Houses (other than AI, also cost of living).

[4/11/2026 3:22 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

Regarding mental healthcare :

1. I notice that some mental patients have been doing well in medication, but then fail to continue with their doctor consultation and medication after their mental conditions improved.

2. As a result, read in one news that a mental patient suffer a relapse, hear voice to kill someone and commit suicide - in which the mental patient carry a knife and a hammer injuring a young lady at Kallang Wave  and nearly committed suicide.

3. Will like to urge for mental patients that require lifelong doctor consultation and medication - to be effectively track to ensure that their doctor consultation and medication must not stopped.

4. If the patients stop consultation and medication, there must be a legal means to track down the patients (like covid tracking) - to ensure the patients continue with doctor consultation and medication under supervision.

5. This will help to protect the mental patients from relapse and protect the safety of the Society at large.

[4/11/2026 3:25 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

Tenants using shell companies to scam rental

- should deport and debar these unscrupulous tenants from entering as they exploit legal loopholes upon serving their sentence - so that our people will not be scam by them.

[4/11/2026 3:26 pm] Jun Ming in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨The motivation of the Senior-GRIT programme are to:- 1....

Maybe for unemployed people gov can provide job matching services. Rather than grit. I heard that gov have a human resource bank

[4/11/2026 3:28 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Maybe for unemployed people gov can provide job matching...

Government got job matching services.

But if a person skill is not relevant, the workers need to attend course and on the job training to acquire the skills and yet got income while on training.

[4/11/2026 3:28 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

Else he can't secure a job despite job matching.

[4/11/2026 3:28 pm] Jun Ming in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Government got job matching services....

Then maybe bonding rather than low pay internship will be better isn't it

[4/11/2026 3:29 pm] Jun Ming: Let say company train you but you need to serve the company for 3 years

[4/11/2026 3:29 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Then maybe bonding rather than low pay internship will be...

Sorry, how does bonding work?

I thought it only apply to scholarship.

[4/11/2026 3:30 pm] Jun Ming: But you can make it into job application. 3 years contract with free training

[4/11/2026 3:30 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Let say company train you but you need to serve the company...

Provided the workers are a talents that the organization want.

It usually apply to scholars.

[4/11/2026 3:31 pm] Jun Ming: It should not limit to scholar

[4/11/2026 3:31 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨But you can make it into job application....

Provided organizations want to participate in such scheme as this involve cost to organizations and overhead - as it is a burden to them doing social service.

Even for GRIT internship - very difficult to get organizations to participate even though the overhead cost is much lower.

[4/11/2026 3:32 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨It should not limit to scholar⁩

Whether any companies want to participate is an issue.

[4/11/2026 3:33 pm] Jun Ming: Depends what company wants actually. Because I noticed a lot of contact work and not full time roles

[4/11/2026 3:35 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Depends what company wants actually....

For talents, organizations are willing to sign up scholarships or even multiple scholarships and few 3 years bonds or 6 years bonds. And each scholarships are 6 figures at least - because scholars will earn big money for the organizations upon graduation.

For internships, you need to entice companies to participate.

And hard to come by, because they view it is a burden to them.

[4/11/2026 4:00 pm] REACH Singapore: 📢Topic📢

[4/11/2026 4:10 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

For RTS link,

1. I realise Singaporeans workers also have benefitted from the Singapore-Johor Economic zone.

2. For eg. Singapore has reached saturation point in building DCs for AI and cloud.

3. As a result of Singapore-Johor Economic zones, Singapore companies and Singaporeans workers are able to go across the zone (in future with RTS will be convenient) - to help building the DCs - offering alot of business and jobs for Singaporeans.

4. I know of Singaporeans going across to Johor to work in planning, designing and building DCs in the Economic Zone, staying and working there for 5 days - and then weekends and public holidays come across the Causeway back to Singapore to spend their time with their familites in Singapore - earning good salaries in S$. (In future, when RTS link open, our Singaporeans can easily commute through RTS and dispense with the hustle for crossing the causeway and squeexe into buses).

5. If we don't have the Economic Zone, our companies will not have so many business creating jobs for Singaporeans.

So indeed there are win-win and mutual benefits in the JV economic zones.

[4/11/2026 4:13 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

But having say so, I hope our retailers and f&b in woodlands have ramp up themselves to attract business from across the causeway as Singaporeans could possibly take RTS to shop and eat and snatch away their business.

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REACH (Telegram) 169 -  What are your thoughts on the issues to be discussed in Parliament? Which topic interests you the most?

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03 Nov 2026 (10am - 7pm)

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[3/11/2026 9:57 am] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢

Parliament will sit today (3 November) at 12 noon. MPs will raise questions on Singapore’s response to the transboundary haze, proposed changes to the COE system and the next-generation ERP system, while the House will also debate proposed changes to Muslim law.

💬 What are your thoughts on the issues to be discussed in Parliament? Which topic interests you the most?

📌 Transboundary Haze

More than 30 MPs have filed over 50 questions on Singapore’s response to the haze, with many focusing on the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA) and whether existing laws should be strengthened to better hold companies responsible for haze-causing fires accountable. MPs have also asked about outstanding cases under the Act and challenges in investigating and taking enforcement action against companies linked to the haze.

MPs will also raise the impact of haze on outdoor workers, students and people with pre-existing medical conditions, including whether indoor air filtration at places such as preschools, malls and healthcare facilities is adequate.

📌 Proposed Changes to the COE System

MPs have raised questions on proposed changes to the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) system, including merging Categories A and B and introducing a rebate or surcharge based on a car’s value, aimed at better differentiating the price of mass-market cars from higher-end models.

Questions will focus on the potential impact of the proposed system on mass-market vehicle prices, as well as whether the changes could discourage the adoption of high-performance electric vehicles.

📌 Next-Generation ERP System

MPs raised questions about the next-generation Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system, which Singapore is set to switch to from 2027. Questions will cover how its satellite-based technology could enhance enforcement and whether data collected by the system may support investigations by other government agencies.

📌 Proposed Changes to Muslim Law

Parliament will also debate proposed changes to Muslim law, including measures to simplify divorce proceedings for Muslim couples. Under the proposed changes, couples who mutually agree to divorce and have settled all related issues could complete the process at least six months faster and without appointing a hakam, or marital conciliator.

👉 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parliament-to-discuss-haze-law-changes-mps-ask-about-impact-on-outdoor-workers-vulnerable-groups

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[3/11/2026 10:02 am] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : Which issue(s) are you most interested in for today’s Parliament sitting? Share your reasons in the chat! (You may choose more than one option.) ]

- Transboundary haze and proposed changes to the haze law

- Proposed changes to the COE system

- Next-generation ERP system

- Proposed changes to Muslim law

- Other issues (Please share your views in the chat below)

[3/11/2026 11:00 am] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,

We want to HEAR MORE from you on today’s topic! 

We have had good feedback from this group, and we hope that we can keep the discussion robust and active! 

 💬 What are your thoughts on the issues to be discussed in Parliament? Which topic interests you the most?

Do also share your opinion by participating in our polls! The poll questions are pinned for easy reference, and your vote is anonymous.

Thank you.

Megan 😊

[3/11/2026 11:47 am] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

"Indonesia will not export electricity to Singapore unless price is right, says Bahlil"

 https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-will-not-export-electricity-to-singapore-unless-price-is-right-says-bahlil#:~:text=Indonesia%20will%20not%20export%20electricity%20to%20Singapore%20unless%20price%20is%20right%2C%20says%20Bahlil

[3/11/2026 11:51 am] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨"Indonesia will not export electricity to Singapore unless...

I think this impact is immediate.

After today, US midterm election, likely US will resume strike on Iran and ignite a longer time blockage on the Middle East Straits.

This will likely to impact Qatar LNG gas supply and even Saudi oil supply that we can refine into diesel as our backup dual feed electricity generation. But diesel prices are usually more expensive than LNG.

Wonder what are our backup plans to tackle the triple whammy?

[3/11/2026 12:01 pm] Ahin: If we want to maintain good relationship, just tell them that the price can only be adjusted after the agreement ended. Meanwhile, we look for other alternatives. By then, let's hope the president had changed and we can restart

[3/11/2026 12:17 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

I feel that we should not give in to pressure if the price is not right.

This is seller willing to sell and buyer willing to buy at a reasonable price.

If we have alternatives, I feel that we don't need to bend under pressure.

[3/11/2026 12:20 pm] Jun Ming: I like gov action on taking action adding pressure to the haze company

[3/11/2026 12:22 pm] Jun Ming: Because of it they actually start investigation

[3/11/2026 12:22 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨I like gov action on taking action adding pressure to the haze...

Taking action on the haze link companies is imperative but must be done fairly based on evidence.

Cannot be seen as witch hunt.

We must uphold our reputation as a law abiding and fair nation - so that the world continue to trust us as reliable and trustworthy country.

[3/11/2026 12:24 pm] Jun Ming: Putting it as a stance you must prove innocent to be innocent

[3/11/2026 12:24 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Putting it as a stance you must prove innocent to be innocent⁩

The onus is on those companies to prove they are innocent.

[3/11/2026 12:25 pm] Jun Ming: As it is cross border it make it difficult to be proactively investigate

[3/11/2026 12:26 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨I feel that we should not give in to pressure if the price is...

Meanwhile, we need to ensure all commercial contract sign must be honored.

[3/11/2026 12:26 pm] Jun Ming: So ideally companies need to prove innocent before they can operate and renew their license

[3/11/2026 12:27 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨As it is cross border it make it difficult to be proactively...

Wait for updates by the Ministers what changes to the law are made to be effective and have more bites.

[3/11/2026 12:30 pm] Jun Ming: For coe I not sure if I am planning to buy a car so not really look into it that much

[3/11/2026 12:32 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear contributors, 

Watch the livestream of today's Parliament sitting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwe0NN7U1MM

[3/11/2026 12:32 pm] Jun Ming: But I think once merge, more people will buy smaller cars which idk will it make the cost of coe increase

[3/11/2026 12:33 pm] REACH Singapore: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-review-feebate-lta-electric-vehicles-6515276?cid=internal_sharetool_iphone_03112026_cna

[3/11/2026 12:36 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: Coe merge, rich will buy 2 cheaper car, than 1 expensive car. More jam roads

[3/11/2026 12:39 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: Can trust satellite? What if hacked? Other country, supermarket fridges hacked. Food  gone spoilt

[3/11/2026 12:47 pm] Andrew Goh: There should be support for families that really need car as public transport is not as convenient.

Eg. Young kids, elderly, disabilities, large families, etc.

Not sure if already happening - maybe can separate COE for commercial and private cars.

[3/11/2026 1:13 pm] REACH Singapore: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/haze-psi-pm25-nea-parliament-6515336?cid=internal_sharetool_iphone_03112026_cna

[3/11/2026 1:18 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J:

> ‎⁨Can trust satellite? What if hacked?...

Satellite link like any IT infrastructure can be hacked.

As long as proper cyber security is in place, the integrity of the satellite link transmission should be safe.

Eg.

1. Authentication access control before allowing satellite access.

2. Link to link encryption. To be entirely secured - encryption must be quantum proof.

3. To prevent RF jamming, satellite can use frequency hopping or frequency spread spectrum instead of dedicated RF.

These are the cyber security techniques used in securing wired IT infrastructure and wireless IT infrastructure.

[3/11/2026 1:25 pm] Daniel in reply to REACH Singapore:

> https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/haze-psi-pm25-nea-parl...

This might be true, but the current reporting of PSI 24 hours and PM2.5 hourly really confuses people. There needs to be a consistent measure between those two or at least a table comparing the values, because so many people don't understand these are different metrics and then say how come those so different (or comparing them to AQI). The government could make a better job explaining those differences and presenting the data better.

[3/11/2026 1:26 pm] Daniel: As well as releasing more local data rather than just 5 regional datasets with no location attached.

[3/11/2026 1:27 pm] Adam: Why dont they have psi/aqi forecast? The govt should be proactive instead of reactive

[3/11/2026 1:28 pm] Daniel in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨Why dont they have psi/aqi forecast?...

They do, for the next 24 hours

[3/11/2026 1:29 pm] Adam: 24 hrs is not good enough. With all the data we have it should be localised too

[3/11/2026 1:30 pm] Adam: If i tune to cna, maybe can show some weather channel like program showing the wind pattern and where in sg to prepare

[3/11/2026 1:32 pm] Andy: CNA Insider published a video about haze which answers some of the questions on this discussion, titled "How Harmful Is The Haze And How Can We Protect Ourselves? | Talking Point"

[3/11/2026 1:33 pm] Adam: On that note we probably could have some sort of consolidated dashboard thingy. Log into lifesg and see where mrt breakdown happen. Traffic jam. Haze. Random culture stuff. Then i can plan my day better.

[3/11/2026 1:33 pm] Andy: For me I'm not confused about PM2.5 and PSI. They are different readings with different purpose. PM2.5 can't be filtered by mucus etc and goes straight into the lungs or bloodstream. Generally speaking.

[3/11/2026 1:34 pm] Andy: I think perhaps they have not done enough to communicate and spread this information to people.

[3/11/2026 1:35 pm] Daniel: I've just seen a lot of Internet discussion along PM2.5 is lower than AQI the government must be falsifying data. I think that's not true, but a lot of people think it is and that's a pity.

[3/11/2026 1:36 pm] Andy: The video also address a little about the locality, but for me it's a rabbit hole of how localized can we go, the resources it requires etc, so yeah I won't discuss it.. everybody has an opinion

[3/11/2026 1:38 pm] Andy: If I recall, AQI is not used because it is a weaker metric for our region where the haze is primarily caused by burning of plant matter- so we have to use a targeted metric for ourselves. 

Other nations may have issues like chemical contaminants, fine dust particles from deserts, pollen etc- they should use what is appropriate for their situation. 

Just sharing my thoughts

[3/11/2026 1:38 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Satellite link like any IT infrastructure can be hacked....

Source:- Google Gemini AI 

Singapore's Electronic Road Pricing 2.0 (ERP 2.0) On-Board Unit (OBU) is designed with high levels of data security and encryption.

Key Security & Encryption Details

• Encrypted Data: Data stored inside the OBU and transmitted/processed for transactions is encrypted and cannot be directly accessed by drivers, external devices, or third-party mobile apps.

• Tamper-Proof Design: The OBU hardware is built with tamper-proof security features to prevent unauthorized physical or digital meddling.

• One-Way Communication: The OBU is engineered for one-way communication to broadcast necessary information rather than allowing external devices or apps to send commands or data back into the unit.

• Government Data Standards: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) adheres to strict government-wide data security standards, using anonymized or aggregated data for general traffic planning and restricting vehicle-specific data strictly to fee deduction and enforcement.

[3/11/2026 1:38 pm] Andy: At least what I decided for myself is to ignore AQI

[3/11/2026 1:39 pm] Andy: Other ppl use doesn't mean it's best for us

[3/11/2026 1:41 pm] Andy in reply to Daniel:

> ‎⁨I've just seen a lot of Internet discussion along PM2.5 is...

There will always be ppl that find some way to denounce the gov 😂

[3/11/2026 1:58 pm] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : Which issue(s) are you most interested in for today’s Parliament sitting? Share your reasons in the chat! (You may choose more than one option.) ]

- Transboundary haze and proposed changes to the haze law

- Proposed changes to the COE system

- Next-generation ERP system

- Proposed changes to Muslim law

- Other issues (Please share your views in the chat below)

[3/11/2026 1:59 pm] REACH Singapore:

Forwarded from REACH Singapore

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/erp-transport-data-enforcement-singapore-parliament-6515361?cid=internal_sharetool_iphone_03112026_cna

[3/11/2026 2:01 pm] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢

[3/11/2026 2:23 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to REACH Singapore:

> https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/erp-transport-data-enf...

Thought it is legitimate and useful for government to use the ERP data to track crime activities like drug trafficking, terrorism, driving while on vaping or drunk driving, speeding, reckless driving, smuggling activities.

[3/11/2026 2:26 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

Korea prepares launch of new SMR review system this month: nuclear watchdog chief - The Korea Times.

Choi noted that his agency is actively participating in global projects on SMR regulations, including those led by the International Atomic Energy Agency. 

It is also in discussions with countries like the U.S. and Canada, which already have experience in the authorization of such reactors.

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20261103/korea-prepares-launch-of-new-smr-review-system-this-month-nuclear-watchdog-chief

[3/11/2026 3:00 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Korea prepares launch of new SMR review system this month:...

S Korea also fast tracking SMR nuclear reactors deployment as energy needs for data centers bite.

[3/11/2026 3:30 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

"Singaporean plan to import clean power hits Indonesian hurdle.

Bloomberg".

 https://sg.news.yahoo.com/singaporean-plan-to-import-clean-power-hits-indonesian-hurdle-063445235.html#:~:text=Singaporean%20plan%20to,Bloomberg

The comments cloud the outlook for a plan for Singapore to import clean energy from Indonesia via a subsea power cable. 

The city-state, which relies on imported natural gas for most of its electricity, has also approved other deals to bring in renewable power from Australia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia. 

The agreements are necessary if Singapore is to meet a goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

[3/11/2026 3:40 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨"Singaporean plan to import clean power hits Indonesian...

Hence securing our Energy Sovereignty (like our Water Sovereignty) so critical.

[3/11/2026 3:46 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/spore-will-work-with-asean-members-to-establish-haze-centre-tackle-root-causes-of-haze-grace-fu

S’pore will work with ASEAN members to establish haze centre, tackle root causes of haze: Grace Fu.

[3/11/2026 3:47 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/spore-will-...

Singapore will also work with other countries in the region to enhance the implementation of initiatives that tackle the root causes of haze, such as sustainable land and peatland management, and guidelines on crop burning, added Fu.

[3/11/2026 3:51 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Singapore will also work with other countries in the region to...

To prevent recurrence of haze, important to do 3 things:-

1. Identify root causes of haze.

2. Provide carrot - to devise sustainable land and peatlands management - ie. Checker canal plantation programme to irrigate the plantation; act as fire barriers; trap rainwater and river water; trap reservoirs; and use the canal water to flood the peatlands by opening the floodgates if on fire or use these water to fight fire and prevent haze.

3. Give stick - Enact effective laws to go after haze link companies.

[3/11/2026 3:56 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Singapore will also work with other countries in the region to...

Noted that guidelines on crop burning to save cost (I believe will be cheaper than using tractor) - but must have effective canal system to localize the fire in the checker, to put out the fire quickly and effectively so that it will not produce haze.

Else the haze law will go after the companies if haze is detected or spread.

[3/11/2026 4:06 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Noted that guidelines on crop burning to save cost (I believe...

This will ensure the prices of essential remain affordable:-

Eg.

1. 6 soap bar $2.50 and not 1 soap bar $10.

2. 1 litre cooking oil $4.85 not $10.

[3/11/2026 4:19 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

"Air-con nation' Singapore eyes alternatives to cool down".

 https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/824085#:~:text=%27-,Air%2Dcon%20nation%27%20Singapore%20eyes%20alternatives%20to%20cool%20down,-By%20Taryn%20Ng

[3/11/2026 4:20 pm] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢

[3/11/2026 4:20 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨"Air-con nation' Singapore eyes alternatives to cool down"....

A 2024 government study identified alternative cooling technologies (ACTs) as a key strategy which found they could save the city up to 48 percent in energy.

By mid-2026, at least 33 public and 14 private buildings had adopted ACTs, Singapore's building authorities said. The city-state has an ambitious goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

[3/11/2026 4:22 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨A 2024 government study identified alternative cooling...

Paya Lebar Green last November, the 30-year-old and her colleagues just thought the exposed pipes and panels on the ceiling was a "warehouse kind of look".

"We didn't really think much about it. No one really commented about it," she told AFP.

It was only months later, after noticing how quiet the office was and hearing technicians mention "ACB" during maintenance, that they realised it was cooled by active chilled beams.

"We didn't even realise how different the air cooling system is because it was very seamless, and in terms of the temperature, ideal for everybody in the office," she said.

Together, the system cut energy use by more than 30% compared with conventional air conditioning, according to the building's designers, DP Architects.

A similar system is in use at Singapore's ports authority maintenance building at western Tuas harbour.

[3/11/2026 4:24 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Paya Lebar Green last November,...

With our energy sources come under stress, replacement of air conditioning for office buildings with this new ACT (alternative cooling technology) technology that will save 30% to 48% of energy cost - will be a good long term sustainable green plan.

[3/11/2026 4:42 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨I think this impact is immediate....

US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island ahead of midterm elections - Yahoo News Singapore.

 https://share.google/IckR8irjDjPlSluPG

[3/11/2026 4:44 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island ahead of midterm elections -...

The Middle East war has started, not after the midterm elections tomorrow.

It has started today.

There goes the Hormuz Straits - Qatar LNG and Red Sea Straits - Saudi oil.

[3/11/2026 5:01 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

"Preventable lapse' by service provider caused 9.5-hour public healthcare IT outage on Oct 13: Tan Kiat How.

The senior minister of state for health apologised for the Oct 13 disruption, saying it "should not have happened". The outage forced about 4,000 outpatient appointments to be rescheduled.

Failed security update of DNS lead to disruption.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/public-healthcare-hospitals-disruption-parliament-moh-synapxe-6515151#:~:text=Preventable%20lapse%27%20by,to%20be%20rescheduled.

[3/11/2026 5:03 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨"Preventable lapse' by service provider caused 9.5-hour public...

Thought should implement a secondary DNS server on top of primary DNS server.

If security update to primary DNS server fails, the primary DNS server should be taken offline.

Secondary DNS server will take over its role to resolve the IP address and URL resolution for web access.

As secondary DNS server will have a read only backup copies of the primary DNS server.

This will have prevented the healthcare service downtime.

[3/11/2026 5:06 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Thought should implement a secondary DNS server on top of...

It is a network issues, not healthcare system issues.

An experience network engineer that design and maintain the network infrastructure will have prevented it.

[3/11/2026 5:08 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,

Please take a moment to participate in our polls and share your opinion. The poll questions are pinned for easy reference and your vote is anonymous. 

We look forward to hearing your thoughts on today’s topic!

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Megan 😊

[3/11/2026 5:15 pm] G in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨"Air-con nation' Singapore eyes alternatives to cool down"....

@reachsg1 Many comments from this contributor today that's unrelated to today's topic

[3/11/2026 5:17 pm] G in reply to REACH Singapore:

> 📌 Next-Generation ERP System MPs raised questions about the next-generation Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system, which Singapore is set to switch to from 2027. Questions will cover how its satellite-based technology could enhance enforcement and whether data collected by the system may support investigations by other government agencies.

What's the safeguard for individual privacy? Who will have excess to this data?

This essentially tracks people's movement on a very granular level

Will the data be abused like how tracetogether was?

[3/11/2026 6:00 pm] G: With ERP 2.0, data collection on individual collection becomes centralised at the govt and their approved vendors

Recent data breaches on govt vendors have exposed this risk

The risks of such potential personal data breaches does not outweigh the potential benefits of "easing congestion" that's trumpeted by ERP 2.0 proponents

[3/11/2026 6:01 pm] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢

[3/11/2026 6:13 pm] RY in reply to REACH Singapore:

> 📢 Topic 📢 Parliament will sit today (3 November) at 12 noon....

Hope Msia Govt also pass their Haze TransBoundary Bill/Law, so as to put more pressure on Indo Govt

SG Govt already planning to open more new power plant in SG and diversify to alternative/new energy eg solar, and not heavily depending on gas energy in near future 

Otherwise, Indo govt may "threaten' us again in future, by reducing gas energy supply to SG, since SG govt taking legal action against those errant cos creating the haze crisis  

Just like Msia Mahatir used to threaten SG in water supply over the years .....

[3/11/2026 6:18 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

"Missed security update led to 9½ hours public healthcare service outage on Oct 13"

 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/missed-security-update-led-to-9-1-2-hours-public-healthcare-service-outage-on-oct-13#:~:text=Missed%20security%20update%20led%20to%209%C2%BD%20hours%20public%20healthcare%20service%20outage%20on%20Oct%2013

[3/11/2026 6:19 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨"Missed security update led to 9½ hours public healthcare...

Tan said the disruption occurred because the required security update to a shared domain name system (DNS) service was not completed before a scheduled global change, Tan said. DNS works like an address book, transforming website addresses into numerical IP addresses, which systems use to locate and connect to applications.

Singapore’s public healthcare systems have backup infrastructure, including two data centres.

“However, both depended on the same underlying DNS service and security configuration. Switching between them would therefore not have resolved this disruption,” he said.

[3/11/2026 6:24 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Tan said the disruption occurred because the required security...

Look like the backup DNS server is in place in another DC.

Both DNS servers need update security patches from the global DNS.

So indeed, it is the contractor fault to miss the security global update.

Even a backup DNS won't help.

[3/11/2026 6:26 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

Straits Times report provides clearer and more technical explanation.

[3/11/2026 6:34 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to RY:

> ‎⁨Hope Msia Govt also pass their Haze TransBoundary Bill/Law,...

I think if Singapore successfully use our haze law to prosecute errant haze link companies - then Malaysia could follow.

They are worried the haze law got no bite.

[3/11/2026 6:37 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to RY:

> ‎⁨Hope Msia Govt also pass their Haze TransBoundary Bill/Law,...

Hopefully, our Energy Minister could already secure our replacement energy - taking into account total loss from Indonesia gas supply cut.

Not banking on whether he will stop the supply in future.

Assume total loss.

We are in a better position in energy security - as we have so many diverse sources - all contribute less than 30% of our energy needs.

As for water supply, we almost fully dependent on imported water from 1 source (complemented by only our few miserable reservoirs) before our newater and desalination plants come into picture).

But yet we survive.

Hence in energy security, we need to achieve total energy sovereignty real soon - so that no one can hold us with total ransom.

[3/11/2026 6:53 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,

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[3/11/2026 7:00 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors

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High praise for LKY

 https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSgoEdWrE/

American high praise for LKY - making the poorest country in the world to become the richest country with the highest per Capita GDP in the world in one generation.

REACH (Telegram) 168 - What are your views on the revised plans for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks? How should Singapore continue to balance housing needs, heritage considerations and the protection of greenery and wildlife habitats in future redevelopment projects

(SK)

30 Oct 2026 (10am - 7pm)

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[30/10/2026 10:01 am] REACH Telegram Administrator: 📢 Topic 📢 

On Oct 28, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) announced revised plans for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks that will retain more greenery and reduce the number of planned homes by about 1,200, following public feedback and environmental studies.

HDB stated that:

(1) The revised plans are expected to yield about 11,000 homes across both sites over the next decade, with about 4,000 public housing units at Maju Forest and about 7,000 homes at Gillman Barracks, of which around 5,500 will be public housing;

(2) At Maju Forest, the retained greenery will increase from about 8ha to 10ha, or about 45 per cent of the 23ha site, and the retained area will be designated as a new nature park to strengthen ecological connectivity along the Clementi Nature Corridor;

(3) At Gillman Barracks, the area set aside for greenery will increase from about 8ha to 12ha, with more existing forest retained and a widened ecological corridor to improve wildlife connectivity within the Southern Ridges and towards Berlayar Creek and Labrador Nature Reserve;

(4) The revised plans were shaped by public consultation and engagement, during which HDB received about 7,200 feedback submissions for Maju Forest and 2,300 for Gillman Barracks, and engaged about 1,000 stakeholders;

(5) HDB said alternative vacant and brownfield sites were reviewed, but some are already planned for housing, still needed for other uses, or will not be available within the timeframe in which homes are needed;

(6) Before development works in vegetated areas begin, an environmental management and monitoring plan will be put in place to minimise environmental impact and protect greenery and ecological features identified for retention.

💬 What are your views on the revised plans for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks? How should Singapore continue to balance housing needs, heritage considerations and the protection of greenery and wildlife habitats in future redevelopment projects? 

👉 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-nature-park-better-connectivity-for-wildlife-in-updated-plans-for-maju-forest-gillman-barracks

👉 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/more-greenery-retained-in-maju-forest-gillman-barracks-under-revised-plans

👉 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/maju-forest-gillman-barracks-homes-plans-revised-hdb-6499241

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[30/10/2026 10:03 am] Jun Ming: Gov don't get the gese. Anyway why is maju forest develop from the center

[30/10/2026 10:03 am] Jun Ming: Directly from core

[30/10/2026 10:03 am] Jun Ming: You called that conservation

[30/10/2026 10:04 am] Jun Ming: Why it is not develop from the perimeter

[30/10/2026 10:07 am] Kai Bin in reply to REACH Telegram Administrator:

> 📢 Topic 📢   On Oct 28, the Housing and Development Board (HDB)...

My opinion is that Maju Forest should be converted into a nature reserve, just like the central catchment nature reserve.

[30/10/2026 10:07 am] Jun Ming: Maybe the retain land shall be develop and the planned develop land shall retain as green spaces( forested area not grass patch)

[30/10/2026 10:08 am] Jun Ming in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Maybe the retain land shall be develop and the planned develop...

For maju forest

[30/10/2026 10:11 am] Jun Ming: I pretty sure they can build up to 60 storey high

[30/10/2026 10:13 am] Jun Ming in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨I pretty sure they can build up to 60 storey high⁩

And if one level is 4 household it is 240 household and and 10 building will be 2400 household

[30/10/2026 10:21 am] Jun Ming: Alternative we can build household above the current roads. Such as expressway, you build a 30 storey building above expressway.

[30/10/2026 10:22 am] Jun Ming: Just like how building are above cte

[30/10/2026 10:25 am] Andrew Goh: I am glad that the public voices are heard and considered.

[30/10/2026 10:26 am] Adam: I feel like a lot of the voices are by nimbys

[30/10/2026 10:27 am] Adam: I understand the need for nature but they conservationists too are cashing checks they dont need to pay for

[30/10/2026 10:28 am] Adam: If the govt is heading this way, changing long term plans based on public outcries, in a couple years time people will plead for the govt to extend their hdb lease

[30/10/2026 10:28 am] Adam: Can cite not enough houses or tearing down bad for environment

[30/10/2026 10:29 am] Adam: Forget about the ura master plan

[30/10/2026 10:29 am] Adam: Its the law of the jungle

[30/10/2026 10:32 am] Adam: Like indonesia burn trees and can sway govt to block investigation

[30/10/2026 10:34 am] Adam: If enough people complain to the govt they can huat

[30/10/2026 10:39 am] Adam: I think that the govt needs to also have a close look at how this new plans affect property prices in the area

[30/10/2026 10:39 am] Adam: There are a bunch of govt workers privy to the information

[30/10/2026 10:40 am] Adam: Bunch of public invited to discuss

[30/10/2026 10:40 am] Adam: Like the 8 who are investigated for buying property bear unannounced mrt, are there those that are doing same here?

[30/10/2026 10:42 am] Adam: Or are there conflicts of interest and receiving of gifts in the discussions?

[30/10/2026 11:00 am] REACH Telegram Administrator:

Forwarded from REACH Telegram Administrator

[ Poll : 1. I support the revised plans for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks. ]

- Strongly Agree

- Agree

- Neutral

- Disagree

- Strongly Disagree

[30/10/2026 11:00 am] REACH Telegram Administrator:

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[ Poll : 2. I am confident in the Government’s ability to balance housing needs with conservation in future redevelopment projects. ]

- Strongly Agree

- Agree

- Neutral

- Disagree

- Strongly Disagree

[30/10/2026 11:02 am] REACH Telegram Administrator: Dear Contributors,

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💬 What are your views on the revised plans for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks? How should Singapore continue to balance housing needs, heritage considerations and the protection of greenery and wildlife habitats in future redevelopment projects?

Thank you.

Megan 😊

[30/10/2026 11:03 am] REACH Telegram Administrator: [ 💻 Sticker ]

[30/10/2026 11:04 am] G in reply to REACH Telegram Administrator:

> 📢 Topic 📢   On Oct 28, the Housing and Development Board (HDB)...

Actually why even need to deforest and develop maju?

Isn't paya lebar airbase supposed to be converted into high density housing soon

Such a big land area there

[30/10/2026 11:07 am] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨Like indonesia burn trees and can sway govt to block...

Luckily we have managed to avert a near confrontation with a big neighbor through skilful diplomacy - last minute.

It could have suddenly turned very ugly if our government didn't respond appropriately and effectively in time to prevent escalation and snowballing.

[30/10/2026 11:11 am] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

Actually maju forest and Gilman Barracks are reserved space for housing development.

It is not a nature reserve and trees grow while being kept aside for development - essentially a secondary forest.

Hence I am happy with what the government is doing currently by setting aside enough lands for housing development and yet able to conserve a good part of the forest for conservation.

[30/10/2026 11:13 am] G in reply to REACH Telegram Administrator:

> ‎⁨Dear Contributors,  Please take a moment to participate in our...

So revised areas for development at 

Maju: 13 hectares 

Yielding 4,000 flats (i.e. households)

Compare with:

Ridout estate: 10 hectares enjoyed by a handful of households

Why not demolish and develop Ridout before deforesting Maju?

[30/10/2026 11:14 am] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

I will like to suggest that government should look at all the reserve lands for housing development - to ensure to trim and cut down all the trees that grow on the land reserve for housing to avoid such confrontation between conservationists and the need for development in future.

[30/10/2026 11:15 am] G in reply to G:

> ‎⁨So revised areas for development at   Maju:...

3.2 hectares of B&W bungalows at Ridout road have just 2 housholds

And the govt themselves have admitted that had the 2 households not moved in, the govt was spending quite a bit just to maintain the unused space, which cannot be enjoyed by the public

[30/10/2026 11:18 am] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Actually maju forest and Gilman Barracks are reserved space...

I am of the view of a good balance between Development needs + Conservation.

A Middle Path - to ensure our population will have sufficient needs for housing and development as well as space for nature reserves.

Either extremes - full conservation or full development is bad for Singapore development and the economy.

[30/10/2026 11:20 am] G in reply to REACH Telegram Administrator:

> ‎⁨Dear Contributors,  Please take a moment to participate in our...

The B&W bungalows at Ridout and other places can still be preserved whilst HDB builds flats around them

This is similar to several condos that have conserved colonial buildings within their premises

[30/10/2026 11:22 am] G in reply to REACH Telegram Administrator:

> 📢 Topic 📢   On Oct 28, the Housing and Development Board (HDB)...

Yes, eventually forests like Maju / Gillman will have to be deforested for development when SG truly runs out of space

But now it seems there's still a lot of space that's not utilised

So why choose to develop maju and Gillman now instead of developing low density areas like Ridout whilst conserving colonial buildings?

[30/10/2026 11:25 am] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

I will also support a good mix of :-

1. HDB BTO flats 

2. Exec condo 

3. Private condo & mixed apartment 

4. Landed properties - terrace, semi-detached and bungalows.

5. GCB 

To cater for a different mix of our population - that earmark a successful capitalist system with a vibrant market economy driving entrepreneurship, innovation, creativeness, and attract investment - creating business and jobs.

A reward for talent that work hard and contribute to the success and prosperity of Singapore.

At the same time, allow some socialist bends to operate through government grants and tax transfer - so that majority of the population has access and able to own their HDB BTO flats through generous grants.

GCB are mainly owned by our successful billionaires, professionals, entrepreneurs etc that help Singapore to build successful enterprises, create investment, create jobs - and make Singapore successful and prosperous.

In fact, many countries want to attract such talents to their countries with more generous offers.

Hence we must ensure we have good mix of housing including GCBs to anchor such talents in our Country - to ensure continuous success and prosperity.

[30/10/2026 12:09 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨I will also support a good mix of :-  1. HDB BTO flats  2....

Else if we remove the GCB, all these billionaires will leave our shores, they will pull out their conglomerates, their investment to countries that welcome them with open arms and generous offers.

Then Singapore will lose jobs enmass, lose business and investment.

Singapore will go back to stone age.

No need to pitch development with conservation.

Because there will be no fund to build HDB BTO or private houses.

We can all live in the forest.

[30/10/2026 12:11 pm] G in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Else if we remove the GCB, all these billionaires will leave...

What kind of fearmongering is this

[30/10/2026 12:15 pm] G in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Else if we remove the GCB, all these billionaires will leave...

😂 are you saying the only reason these foreign investments come to SG is because of GCBs?

What about the conducive business environment compared to other places?

If anything, what GCBs seems to be attracting lately are money washers and those "family offices" type of people

Either wash or park money

[30/10/2026 12:18 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

Source:- Google Gemini AI 

AI Overview

Good Class Bungalows (GCBs) in Singapore are legally restricted to Singapore citizens. 

Global Mortgage Group

Ownership Rules

Singapore Citizens: Can buy GCBs with no restriction under the Residential Property Act. 

lovelyhomes.com.sg

Permanent Residents (PRs): Must apply for special approval through the Singapore Land Authority's (SLA) Land Dealings Approval Unit (LDAU). Approval is rare and usually requires a proven, substantial economic contribution to Singapore. 

lovelyhomes.com.sg

Foreigners: Are strictly prohibited from owning a GCB in any of the 39 designated GCB areas. (Foreigners wishing to buy landed property are generally limited to specific developments like Sentosa Cove). 

Who Typical GCB Owners Are

Profile: Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), prominent local entrepreneurs, tech founders, and old-money families. 

Reddit

·r/askSingapore

 +2

Examples of Known Owners:

Tan Min-Liang (Razer)

Chew Shou Zi (TikTok)

Ian Ang (Secretlab)

Goh Cheng Liang (Vibrant Group / Nippon Paint)

James Dyson 

8days.sg

If you'd like, I can share more details on:

The 39 designated GCB locations

The minimum land size and URA rules (such as the 1,400 sqm requirement)

Recent transaction prices in the GCB market

[30/10/2026 12:20 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Source:- Google Gemini AI   AI Overview  Good Class Bungalows...

GCB are reserved for only Singapore citizens and PRs with proven, substantial economic contribution to Singapore.

[30/10/2026 12:21 pm] G in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨GCB are reserved for only Singapore citizens and PRs with...

So if these people call SG home, why would the lack of GCBs compel them to leave per your fearmongering?

[30/10/2026 12:23 pm] Daniel in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨GCB are reserved for only Singapore citizens and PRs with...

Can be rented out to foreigners though, so not sure your billionaire argument is as convincing as you think.

[30/10/2026 12:27 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Daniel:

> ‎⁨Can be rented out to foreigners though,...

All houses including HDB flats can rent out to foreigners provided they meet conditions.

Why should GCB be excluded?

[30/10/2026 12:27 pm] Adam: We need to have a land value tax

[30/10/2026 12:27 pm] Adam: People who live in low density places pay more

[30/10/2026 12:27 pm] Adam: Can use to fund housing subsidy

[30/10/2026 12:27 pm] Adam: Fund construction of houses

[30/10/2026 12:28 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨We need to have a land value tax⁩

Which is the property tax.

They already pay more.

[30/10/2026 12:28 pm] Adam: If the area is prime enough the tax probably can fund land reclaimation

[30/10/2026 12:28 pm] Daniel in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨All houses including HDB flats can rent out to foreigners...

Sure, that was just to counter your argument that those local and PR billionaires will leave because they can't stay in GCB, likely a lot of those are for investment or rental income instead.

[30/10/2026 12:28 pm] Adam in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Which is the property tax.  They already pay more.⁩

Clearly its not high enough

[30/10/2026 12:28 pm] Adam: Land value

[30/10/2026 12:29 pm] Adam: If the gcb can be used to build prime plus housing of 1000 households, then pay 1000 household of unsubsidized taxes

[30/10/2026 12:30 pm] Adam: Plus cost of social friction

[30/10/2026 12:30 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Daniel:

> ‎⁨Sure, that was just to counter your argument that those local...

Source:- Google Gemini AI 

Most owners live in their Good Class Bungalows (GCBs) in Singapore rather than renting them out because these ultra-luxurious properties serve primarily as high-status family homes and legacy assets rather than commercial investment plays.

• The Expatriate/VIP Tenant Pool: The small percentage of GCBs that do hit the rental market are typically leased to ultra-high-net-worth foreign families, senior corporate executives, or visiting dignitaries whose housing costs are backed by corporate packages.

• Regulatory Rules: Renting out a GCB follows standard URA private residential guidelines, which require a minimum stay of three consecutive months (no short-term or daily/weekly airbnb-style rentals).

[30/10/2026 12:31 pm] Adam: Housing as an asset is a mistake

[30/10/2026 12:33 pm] G in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨Housing as an asset is a mistake⁩

*Public housing as an asset is a mistake

[30/10/2026 12:36 pm] Adam in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Source:- Google Gemini AI   Most owners live in their...

1) A car loses all its coe after 10 years. Why not these high val houses. They are both neccessity for living and luxury for showing off like cars too.

2) why must it be landed and low density. These people can still have sky high penthouses and look down on plebians too.

3) regulation can change. Are we gonna be locked down by policies decades old in 2026?

[30/10/2026 12:37 pm] Adam: If follow regulation then also we stop at 2 and let tfr plummet

[30/10/2026 12:40 pm] G in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨GCB are reserved for only Singapore citizens and PRs with...

You forgot to mention trusts 😏

[30/10/2026 12:52 pm] G: Never mind GCBs..

There are still many low density colonial housing scattered around SG that can be developed into higher density housing

[30/10/2026 12:53 pm] Daniel: Not only colonial housing, also terraced houses and other landed estates.

[30/10/2026 1:00 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Daniel:

> ‎⁨Not only colonial housing, also terraced houses and other...

If we mess around with the mix of housing types - we will be creating social tension within our society and cause economic impact by tearing up the social fabric that create our successful capitalist system and market economy.

[30/10/2026 1:02 pm] REACH Telegram Administrator:

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💬 What are your views on the revised plans for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks? How should Singapore continue to balance housing needs, heritage considerations and the protection of greenery and wildlife habitats in future redevelopment projects?

Thank you.

Megan 😊

[30/10/2026 1:08 pm] Jun Ming in reply to G:

> ‎⁨Yes, eventually forests like Maju / Gillman will have to be...

Ya if it's going to develop why now why not develop those unutilized space first and seek for a better solution

[30/10/2026 1:09 pm] Jun Ming in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Ya if it's going to develop why now why not develop those...

Is it because y'all develop a mrt station called maju

[30/10/2026 1:09 pm] Adam: Probably have some contracts and agreements the gov is waiting to expire

[30/10/2026 1:09 pm] Adam: Gov is already gonna redevelop golf courses soon

[30/10/2026 1:11 pm] G in reply to Daniel:

> ‎⁨Not only colonial housing, also terraced houses and other...

That one harder to acquire since it's private housing.. and people by and large don't like it when land acquisition act gets thrown at them (recent example, 38 Oxley road 😏)

But colonial buildings already owned by the state.. so a lot more straightforward

[30/10/2026 1:11 pm] Adam: Dont use land acquisition act

[30/10/2026 1:11 pm] Adam: The govt has a lot of levers

[30/10/2026 1:12 pm] Adam: People choose to live there

[30/10/2026 1:12 pm] Adam: Make it such that living there isnt worth

[30/10/2026 1:12 pm] Adam: Tax on land value

[30/10/2026 1:13 pm] G in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨If we mess around with the mix of housing types - we will be...

Please stop fearmongering 

Social tension is contributed a lot more significantly by mass immigration than housing types

[30/10/2026 1:13 pm] Adam: If the govt really want the land, do this. Simply buy one house at market value.

Turn that area into a red light district. Buy another house. Turn that into workers dorm

[30/10/2026 1:14 pm] Adam: Buy rest at market value

[30/10/2026 1:15 pm] Jun Ming: And the grc will lose to oppo

[30/10/2026 1:17 pm] Jun Ming: But tbh clementi area quite dense liao eh

[30/10/2026 1:25 pm] Adam: Just adjust borders of grc

[30/10/2026 1:27 pm] Adam: Imho grc system is flawed anyway. People vote on their backyard but govt has to balance progress of nation as a whole

[30/10/2026 1:28 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨But tbh clementi area quite dense liao eh⁩

Only about 2-3 parliamentary worth for now though. Not really big.

[30/10/2026 1:56 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Luckily we have managed to avert a near confrontation with a...

"Trust but diversify: Lessons for Singapore from the haze-related friction with Indonesia.

The Republic has good reason to acknowledge its strengths after the recent friction with Indonesia. But confidence must not give way to jingoism."

On the diplomatic front, judging from Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s remarks during his Jakarta visit this week (https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-indonesia-to-move-quickly-on-joint-haze-task-force-says-vivian-balakrishnan?ref=inline-article), Singapore appears to have chosen a pragmatic, outcomes-oriented approach. 

That has meant resisting the impulse, and some domestic pressure, to ratchet things up. Indeed, strident voices spoiling for a fight have emerged in both Indonesia and Singapore.

As Balakrishnan put it, precisely at a moment like this, it is “important for cool heads to prevail, for direct, honest, candid, constructive conversations to be had, and for us to look for a collective approach”.

Here, too, is something worth appreciating – level-headedness at the highest level, rather than the caprice, short fuses and loose talk of a government and its network of proxies prone to lashing out.

 https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/trust-but-diversify-lessons-for-singapore-from-the-haze-related-friction-with-indonesia#:~:text=Trust%20but%20diversify,way%20to%20jingoism.

[30/10/2026 2:00 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨"Trust but diversify: Lessons for Singapore from the...

There is something to learn from this friction on haze with our big neighbor.

Calm, rational and logic level in resolving the haze problem.

Taking the Middle Path without going to either extremes.

Similarly, this approach should also apply to Development versus Conservation - taking neither the 2 extremes.

But adopt the Middle Path - in balancing Development and Conservation.

Taking either the 2 extremes is a sure way to bring head-on collision between Development versus Conservation - that we need to avoid at all costs.

At the end of the day, we all will lose badly.

The extreme views of the conservation didn't go down well with the development when they read what the conservation wrote.

Be careful.

Many are very influential people and if they are anger enough, the conservation could be in for a surprise.

Reckless talks come with consequences.

[30/10/2026 2:20 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨"Trust but diversify: Lessons for Singapore from the...

Some commentators have suggested that Singapore’s recent haze-related diplomatic friction with Indonesia is a useful reminder of the Republic’s old vulnerabilities.

Indeed, Singaporeans could do with the occasional booster shot against the belief that they live in a permanently, intrinsically peaceable environment. 

The reality is that the island’s neighbours still control some crucial chokepoints. 

Grow up, to borrow Lee Kuan Yew’s words. That is all true, as far as it goes.

But the events of the past few weeks also offer a chance to take stock of Singapore’s comparative strengths on the flipside of vulnerability – the resilience of its people and the competence of its administration.

[30/10/2026 3:00 pm] REACH Telegram Administrator:

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Dear Contributors,

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We look forward to hearing your thoughts on today’s topic!

💬 What are your views on the revised plans for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks? How should Singapore continue to balance housing needs, heritage considerations and the protection of greenery and wildlife habitats in future redevelopment projects?

Thank you.

Megan 😊

[30/10/2026 4:32 pm] G in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨"Trust but diversify: Lessons for Singapore from the...

@reachsg1 Not on topic leh

[30/10/2026 5:04 pm] Jun Ming: Gillman and Maju residents have expressed deep disappointment that their request to review revised development plans before their announcement was declined, calling for meaningful participation, clearer environmental safeguards and accountability.

https://theonlinecitizen.com/2026/10/30/gillman-and-maju-residents-disappointed-over-denied-review-of-revised-plans-call-for-meaningful-public-input

[30/10/2026 5:08 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Gillman and Maju residents have expressed deep disappointment...

Me and people who care about whatever forests we have left will continue to push for full conservation. What MND did is merely tokenistic.

[30/10/2026 5:08 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: It doesn't reflect a serious commitment to the conservation of the environment.

[30/10/2026 5:09 pm] REACH Singapore:

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📢 Topic 📢 

[30/10/2026 5:11 pm] REACH Singapore in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Some commentators have suggested that Singapore’s recent...

Dear Contributors, 

Please be reminded to post content relevant to the topic that is being discussed. We have had good feedback from this group, and we hope that we can keep the discussion robust and active! 

Thank you. 

Megan

[30/10/2026 5:22 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: I continue to remain and will push for full conservation of the remaining forests of Singapore. They have played a pivotal role in stopping Singapore from facing the worst effects of the haze recently and will continue to protect Singapore in many intangible ways.

[30/10/2026 5:22 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: To miss the forest for the trees is to want worse for every Singaporean, now and beyond.

[30/10/2026 5:23 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

A good summary:-

The government received 9,500 total feedback submissions (7,200 for Maju Forest; 2,300 for Gillman Barracks) and held focus groups with over 1,000 stakeholders.

The feedback and consensus regarding the revised plan are categorized below:

🌿 Nature Groups: A Favorable Compromise

Prominent groups, including the Nature Society (Singapore) (NSS) and the Bird Society of Singapore, viewed the revisions as a "good compromise" between housing demands and ecological conservation.

• The Wins: The revised plan increases preserved greenery at Maju Forest from 35% to 45% (10ha), and at Gillman Barracks from 40% to 60% (12ha). NParks will safeguard these as official Nature Parks.

• The Caveats: Activists emphasized that development must strictly comply with rigorous environmental management and monitoring plans (EMMP). They cautioned that any clearance still impacts local biodiversity and ecological corridors.

🏡 Resident Associations: Mixed & Polarized Reactions

Feedback from residents living near Sunset Way (Maju) and Telok Blangah/Alexandra (Gillman) was split:

• The Dissatisfied: Some residents felt the adjustments were "arbitrary" and "not meaningful," noting that adding 2 hectares back to the forest felt like a mere negotiation rather than true preservation. Proponents of alternative proposals—like A Better Plan for Gillman (which suggested shifting housing entirely to Alexandra Park)—were disappointed their plans were deemed unfeasible due to immediate housing timelines.

• The Supportive: Other residents welcomed the government's concessions, explicitly supporting the revised compromise. They recognized the dual pressure of preserving natural heritage while providing housing so newer generations can live closer to their families.

🏛️ Parliamentary Discussions: Demands for Transparency

Prior to the revised rollout, Members of Parliament (MPs) representing the affected areas actively brought resident grievances to the floor:

• Stances & Queries: MPs pressed for specifics regarding exact housing yields, environmental models, and alternative brownfield sites. They raised deep concerns over the loss of biodiversity, microclimate heat impacts, and how the ecological connectivity widths were calculated.

• The Government Response: Minister of State for National Development, Alvin Tan, stated that the Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) were highly integral to reshaping the initial drafts. To preserve the expanded greenery, the government announced it would build "taller where we can" to absorb the density, resulting in 1,200 fewer total housing units across both estates than originally planned.

[30/10/2026 5:27 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨A good summary:-  The government received 9,500 total feedback...

The overall response seems to tilt towards favourable response to the revised plan for maju forest and Gilman Barracks - though there are minority with dissenting voice.

But the majority seems to be agreeable to support the revised plan.

Even this REACH poll leans towards supporting the revised plan.

[30/10/2026 5:29 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: People of today may not feel the impact of continuous deforestation. But the future of this country will bear the brunt of hotter temperatures and worse haze effects. Not to blame the people but the fact that the government probably knows this and still chose housing, is incredibly short sighted.

[30/10/2026 5:29 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: What's gonna stop them from clearing the Central Catchment Reserve in the future?

[30/10/2026 5:30 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆:

> ‎⁨People of today may not feel the impact of continuous...

No park, PCN or tree planting day or Orchard Road green belt will stop this by the way.

[30/10/2026 5:30 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆:

> ‎⁨What's gonna stop them from clearing the Central Catchment...

Central catchment is a nature reserve.

It will not be touched.

[30/10/2026 5:30 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: Megan please convey these thoughts to MND and all relevant agencies thanks.

[30/10/2026 5:30 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Central catchment is a nature reserve....

You have a crystal ball 😂?

[30/10/2026 5:31 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨The overall response seems to tilt towards favourable response...

Let us look forward to the BTO flats in maju and Gilman Barracks side by side with the nature reserve.

[30/10/2026 5:32 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

Source:- Google Gemini AI 

The Central Catchment Nature Reserve in Singapore is strictly protected under the Parks and Trees Act and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Master Plan, meaning no residential, commercial, or industrial developments are allowed within its boundaries.

[30/10/2026 5:35 pm] Jun Ming in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Central catchment is a nature reserve....

Each forest have their unique habitat that host different ecosystem

[30/10/2026 5:36 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨The overall response seems to tilt towards favourable response...

Good to see the nature groups, resident associations and Parliamentary discussion adopting a Middle Path approach in Development versus Conservation.

All these groups are able to see a pragmatic point of views in the need for development (Nation Building) & conservation without taking either of the 2 extreme stance - that take development and conservation into a collision course.

[30/10/2026 5:37 pm] Jun Ming in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Good to see the nature groups, resident associations and...

Where deep in their heart they say don't touch them

[30/10/2026 5:37 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Central catchment is a nature reserve....

Why are the other forests in Singapore not nature reserves? The others in the West, Northeast and East. Important yet all razed. Perhaps it's time to ask why.

[30/10/2026 5:38 pm] Daniel in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Source:- Google Gemini AI   The...

I remember something about tunnelling works for Cross Island Line withing the Central catchment area.

[30/10/2026 5:38 pm] Jun Ming in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Where deep in their heart they say don't touch them⁩

Due to political stress they have no choice but to go over it

[30/10/2026 5:38 pm] Jun Ming in reply to Daniel:

> ‎⁨I remember something about tunnelling works for Cross Island...

I was shock at the point of time

[30/10/2026 5:38 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Good to see the nature groups, resident associations and...

It is not extreme to conserve fully remaining forest land.

[30/10/2026 5:39 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: And to look into other solutions instead.

[30/10/2026 5:39 pm] Adam in reply to 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆:

> ‎⁨People of today may not feel the impact of continuous...

The people in this country already bear the brunt of lack of housing. Easy for you to say. Would you tell the thousands of people who wake up in jb to go to work in singapore its their fault for taking up traffic? Tell the new parents its their fault for overpopulation?

[30/10/2026 5:39 pm] G in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨Source:- Google Gemini AI   The...

😂 when our constitution can be changed for reserved presidency, why can't a mere act be amended?

[30/10/2026 5:40 pm] Adam: People do not simply disappear when there is no housing

[30/10/2026 5:40 pm] Adam: See our causeway jam in the morning

[30/10/2026 5:40 pm] Adam: You think people want to live in jb and wkrk in sg

[30/10/2026 5:40 pm] Adam: Every day burn petrol

[30/10/2026 5:41 pm] Adam: Maybe burn petrol and live 10km away from work more environmentally friendly than building more houses near cbd

[30/10/2026 5:41 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨People do not simply disappear when there is no housing⁩

The polls in various channels show majority favour the revised plan.

It will go ahead.

[30/10/2026 5:41 pm] Jun Ming in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨Maybe burn petrol and live 10km away from work more...

Are they Singaporean

[30/10/2026 5:42 pm] Adam in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Are they Singaporean⁩

I know at least two singaporean relatives. Families. Who live in malaysia and work grab in singapore

[30/10/2026 5:42 pm] Jun Ming: And the amount of household provide will it prioritise them

[30/10/2026 5:42 pm] Adam: In fact both also choose to born and raise thier offspring in malaysia

[30/10/2026 5:42 pm] Adam: They cannot get hdb because of low income and family complications

[30/10/2026 5:43 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to G:

> ‎⁨😂 when our constitution can be changed for reserved...

Exactly. They can do anything they want. But there has been a lack of political will in parliament and it has both been for the better and the worse.

[30/10/2026 5:43 pm] Jun Ming in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨They cannot get hdb because of low income and family...

Exactly it is because of not enough money

[30/10/2026 5:44 pm] Adam: Actually one of them trying to apply for bto now. He thought expensive but didnt know he eligible for single. Also he dun know all the procedure too vomplicated for him

[30/10/2026 5:44 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨The people in this country already bear the brunt of lack of...

All I gotta say is, that housing can be built and razed. When a forest is gone, you can't build it back. It takes thousands of years for them to develop. Also in exchange the climate in Singapore will only get worse without the forest. Our ecosystems are the ones slowing down the effect of climate change here.

[30/10/2026 5:45 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: See how the argument is about the now. I'm talking about the now and the future.

[30/10/2026 5:45 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to G:

> ‎⁨😂 when our constitution can be changed for reserved...

Zoning can be changed with the stroke of a pen. Nothing stopping them kinda.

[30/10/2026 5:46 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: Apart from people in Bukit Timah complaining they lose their forest view 😂.

[30/10/2026 5:46 pm] Adam in reply to 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆:

> ‎⁨All I gotta say is, that housing can be built and razed....

Forest gone cannot build back. Generations of singaporeans unborn, what happen. Years of couples living with parents cannot get back

[30/10/2026 5:46 pm] Adam: Easy for people to say living in comfy places. There are people struggling you dont see

[30/10/2026 5:47 pm] G in reply to 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆:

> ‎⁨All I gotta say is, that housing can be built and razed....

👍 first cut shld be to redevelop those low density colonial properties that sit on big land since those real estate already belong to the govt

Before the ministers moved in, it's not like the everyday Singaporean gonna casually stroll into Ridout/tanglin and enjoy the bungalows on vast colonial grounds on some random weekend

[30/10/2026 5:47 pm] Adam: What are we going to say to couples who lost their childbearing years. Is this how we treat singapores greatest resources?

[30/10/2026 5:48 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to G:

> ‎⁨👍 first cut shld be to redevelop those low density colonial...

Correct.

[30/10/2026 5:49 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨Forest gone cannot build back. Generations of singaporeans...

Housing can be built elsewhere. Deforestation is irreversible and will hurt the welfare of society.

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[30/10/2026 5:50 pm] Adam in reply to 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆:

> ‎⁨Housing can be built elsewhere....

It is irreversible for women to lose 5 years waiting for bto. Not starting family.

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[30/10/2026 5:50 pm] Adam: Start family late has higher chance of birth defect irreversible too

[30/10/2026 5:51 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨It is irreversible for women to lose 5 years waiting for bto....

Actually the demand for BTO flats are strong.

It will go ahead.

[30/10/2026 5:51 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨It is irreversible for women to lose 5 years waiting for bto....

Why are we shifting the goalposts here?

[30/10/2026 5:51 pm] Adam: Demand for bto too strong

[30/10/2026 5:51 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP) in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨Demand for bto too strong⁩

Yes.

[30/10/2026 5:51 pm] Adam: In fact demand for bto doesnt reflect true demand for housing

[30/10/2026 5:52 pm] Adam: If you lower eligibility age of singles, demand will be even stronger

[30/10/2026 5:52 pm] Adam: Everyone wants bto

[30/10/2026 5:52 pm] Adam: Cannot get

[30/10/2026 5:52 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

That's why development will always be the majority.

[30/10/2026 5:53 pm] LCL Danny 心 (1st HP): 

That's why the polls in every channels will reflect majority favour development as opposed to conservation.

[30/10/2026 5:54 pm] Adam: Everyone has to wait because supply us restricted. Supply restricted even more because want to have more forest. So tell those who dont get wait more longer and have baby later

[30/10/2026 5:54 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: What the populace says is right, doesn't mean is right.

[30/10/2026 5:54 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨Everyone has to wait because supply us restricted....

Regardless of where housing is built people have to wait.

[30/10/2026 5:54 pm] Adam in reply to 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆:

> ‎⁨Regardless of where housing is built people have to wait.⁩

They dont have to wait if hdb build ahead of demand

[30/10/2026 5:55 pm] Adam: Got all the data. AI some more. Gov can know

[30/10/2026 5:56 pm] Daniel in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨They dont have to wait if hdb build ahead of demand⁩

Yeah, this one they should reconsider. 5 years is a long time to wait.

[30/10/2026 5:58 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨They dont have to wait if hdb build ahead of demand⁩

HDB can choose to build elsewhere and still build ahead of demand.

[30/10/2026 6:00 pm] RY in reply to REACH Singapore:

> 📢 Topic 📢   On Oct 28, the Housing and Development Board (HDB)...

SG Govt may have to consider any de-forestation may affect SG whole eco-system 

Recent news reported due to climate change n rising temp of sea water, the eco-system already affected the penquin population down to 1/3 

https://www.instagram.com/p/De4FqqRApxg/?xtok=YzV6aHFweW9nNjA4

Forest is impt for air/eco system/nature/animals/insects n etc  

Urbanisation is nec due to SG limited/scarce land 

However, preservation is as important too, due to heritage/sustainability/nature and whatever purposes 

Hope govt may consider carefully for any de-forestation plan/work

[30/10/2026 6:01 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: They went ahead to clear the forests despite the ecological report saying it possesses serious risks and should not be done. They didn't care and went ahead anyway it's terrible.

[30/10/2026 6:02 pm] Adam in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨That's why the polls in every channels will reflect majority...

Everyone wants house but they rant online.

The conservationist complain directly to minister when they announce plan. Organise themselves. Even wear matching tshirt.

[30/10/2026 6:02 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: I'm not sure how true it is, but maybe the forests is what led to lower PSI levels in the East instead of everywhere being as bad as the West. Maybe it's wind patterns not sure.

[30/10/2026 6:03 pm] G in reply to LCL Danny 心 (1st HP):

> ‎⁨That's why the polls in every channels will reflect majority...

Conserve colonial properties Vs forests for BTO?

[30/10/2026 6:03 pm] RY in reply to 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆:

> ‎⁨They went ahead to clear the forests despite the ecological...

REACH is a platform for Govt to hear public voices, ya

[30/10/2026 6:03 pm] Adam: People who need house work grab from 6am to 6pm. People who complain about forest lost have a lot of time for advocacy

[30/10/2026 6:04 pm] Adam: By listening to nature groups, its accomodating a loud and rich minority and some nimbys

[30/10/2026 6:05 pm] Adam: Most people in singapore are politically apathetic. Get house happy. Don have hdb just suck thumb and hope. Trust gov got bigger plan

[30/10/2026 6:06 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨Most people in singapore are politically apathetic....

If you believe in this then why are you in this group?

[30/10/2026 6:07 pm] Adam: If nature groups are this strong maybe gov need to readjust their position. Gilman and maju original plans already have some forest baked in. Also hdb naturally has nature integrated.

What if gov makes future plans extremely conservation light and make concessions to the an internal original plan

[30/10/2026 6:10 pm] Adam in reply to 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆:

> ‎⁨If you believe in this then why are you in this group?⁩

Most people. I have time. I see most my relatives are low middle income. Try to get them meet the mp the see long queue and get turned off. Have family and other commitments. Also they dont believe their input makes  a diff.

[30/10/2026 6:11 pm] Adam: So i speak of what i see troubles them

[30/10/2026 6:11 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: But you do know they won't be here forever right.

[30/10/2026 6:11 pm] Adam: Do you not have relatives that struggle because of no house? Or all your family have their own

[30/10/2026 6:12 pm] Adam in reply to 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆:

> ‎⁨But you do know they won't be here forever right.⁩

What do you mean by this???

[30/10/2026 6:12 pm] Jun Ming: If relative do not have house one is will provide stay to the relative

[30/10/2026 6:12 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: I recognise their struggle and acknowledge the need for housing + need for reform for housing policy. But it shouldn't have to be a choice between forest land and housing is what I'm saying.

[30/10/2026 6:12 pm] Jun Ming in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨If relative do not have house one is will provide stay to the...

This is called kumpung spirit

[30/10/2026 6:12 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨What do you mean by this???⁩

That the government plans beyond the people of today. It plans for the people of today and tomorrow.

[30/10/2026 6:14 pm] Adam in reply to 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆:

> ‎⁨That the government plans beyond the people of today....

Yes we have to build houses for today and tomorrow. Can also integrate nature into the neighbourhood. Maybe if gov wanna keep forest make it legal for rough sleeping in it

[30/10/2026 6:14 pm] Adam: Maybe we can legalise setting up tents in parks for long term living

[30/10/2026 6:14 pm] Adam: People dont see the need for houses until its in their face

[30/10/2026 6:15 pm] Jun Ming in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨Yes we have to build houses for today and tomorrow....

Can build wooden log in the forest then it is called integration

[30/10/2026 6:17 pm] Jun Ming: I can foresee many complain after the hdb is being built

[30/10/2026 6:17 pm] Adam: A minister said we only need small space to start family. I saw news a while back of people using a forest in woodlands for small apace activities but the police shut it down

[30/10/2026 6:17 pm] Jun Ming: Such as bee Infront of house, snake slither in.

[30/10/2026 6:18 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨Yes we have to build houses for today and tomorrow....

We can and already are doing that. Just saying we shouldn't build those on land with forests on them.

[30/10/2026 6:19 pm] Jun Ming: Ya just don't touch forest until the last resort

[30/10/2026 6:19 pm] Jun Ming: Are we at the end

[30/10/2026 6:19 pm] Jun Ming: No

[30/10/2026 6:20 pm] Adam: Thats where we differ. Land with forest is fair game for housing and other national purposes. It doesnt have to be 100% houses. You see normal singapore streets have a lot of trees and chickens

[30/10/2026 6:20 pm] Adam: See how environmentally damaging land reclaimation is

[30/10/2026 6:21 pm] Jun Ming: Ok even if we have to develop why is the center of maju forest being develop rather at the side

[30/10/2026 6:21 pm] Jun Ming: It doesn't make sense

[30/10/2026 6:22 pm] Adam in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Ok even if we have to develop why is the center of maju forest...

Im pretty sure the gov has some explanation somewhere. They did surveys of the land and probably deemed it best course. Want to maintain the nature corridor

[30/10/2026 6:22 pm] Jun Ming: The way it is develop will do a lot damage to nature

[30/10/2026 6:22 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨See how environmentally damaging land reclaimation is⁩

Same for the forests!

[30/10/2026 6:23 pm] Adam in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Ya just don't touch forest until the last resort⁩

Ok heres the thing. You position is last course. I actually agree with that. Nature group are arguing dont touch the forest 100%.

[30/10/2026 6:23 pm] Jun Ming in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨The way it is develop will do a lot damage to nature⁩

Where animals living in there will no where to go and enter civilization

[30/10/2026 6:23 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨Im pretty sure the gov has some explanation somewhere....

The ecological report said serious risk and they went along with it anyway...?

[30/10/2026 6:23 pm] G in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Ya just don't touch forest until the last resort⁩

Yes 

Don't see how deforestation to build is cheaper than redeveloping low density colonial properties 

Deforestation need to build new roads, need chop trees, need so much more resources just to develop..

Redeveloping low density colonial properties? 

Roads already there

Electricity already there

Sewage already there

Drains already there

[30/10/2026 6:24 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨Ok heres the thing. You position is last course....

Nature groups are also saying that because they want it as the last resort probably though.

[30/10/2026 6:24 pm] Adam: So would you side with nature group where forest is protected in perpetuity or forest is lower priority but eventually gov may or may not develop it

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[30/10/2026 6:24 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨So would you side with nature group where forest is protected...

Last resort = lowest priority.

[30/10/2026 6:25 pm] Adam: Everyone here wants gcb and unused land to be used first before forest

[30/10/2026 6:25 pm] Adam: But nature groups want forest to completely be not used

[30/10/2026 6:25 pm] Adam: See the save gilman group what they want.

[30/10/2026 6:26 pm] G in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨Everyone here wants gcb and unused land to be used first...

No la.. not everyone here. Someone here say if don't have GCB, Singaporean billionaires will leave SG in droves.. then SG will become suddenly poor until we all need to live in forests 😏

😂

[30/10/2026 6:26 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨Everyone here wants gcb and unused land to be used first...

Nature groups did say this...

[30/10/2026 6:27 pm] Jun Ming in reply to G:

> ‎⁨No la.. not everyone here. Someone here say if don't have GCB,...

Maybe shift the gcb into the forest

[30/10/2026 6:28 pm] Adam: Tbf gcb has to deal with all the property and ownership law i dunno how the gov gonna manage. Singapore is built on laws. Govt must find a way to take back the land by rule of law otherwise spook investors

[30/10/2026 6:28 pm] Adam: See indonesia stock market tank because noone trust the contracts

[30/10/2026 6:28 pm] Daniel in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Maybe shift the gcb into the forest⁩

Istana Woodneuk 😂

[30/10/2026 6:29 pm] Jun Ming in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Maybe shift the gcb into the forest⁩

You see with vast amount of  nature surround you, it is good for retirement and health

[30/10/2026 6:29 pm] Adam in reply to Daniel:

> ‎⁨Istana Woodneuk 😂⁩

Instead of reclaim land, give each fellow who want a gcb a yatch. They can live off the coast

[30/10/2026 6:29 pm] G in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Maybe shift the gcb into the forest⁩

No need. Just be like those under utilised colonial bungalows in Ridout before the govt spent millions to restore before the ministers moved in..

Leave it dilapidated long enough until the forests consume it 😂

[30/10/2026 6:29 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Maybe shift the gcb into the forest⁩

No... just raze them all and keep 1 in the must ulu place one haha.

[30/10/2026 6:30 pm] G in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨Tbf gcb has to deal with all the property and ownership law i...

Ya lor. So colonial properties is the way to go. The state already owns these properties

[30/10/2026 6:30 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆 in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨See indonesia stock market tank because noone trust the...

Why compare us to them 😂?

[30/10/2026 6:31 pm] Jun Ming: Eh maybe move them to tekong

[30/10/2026 6:31 pm] Adam in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨You see with vast amount of  nature surround you,...

See nature good for health. But most people arent visiting gilman. Also what would you say to those that stress got no house. Go see nature to destress. This forest is where your house would have been.

[30/10/2026 6:33 pm] Jun Ming in reply to Adam:

> ‎⁨See nature good for health. But most people arent visiting...

Can transform into nature park people will appreciate.

[30/10/2026 6:33 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: Yeap that's what Maju and Gilman unofficially are now.

[30/10/2026 6:34 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: There are trails within them.

[30/10/2026 6:34 pm] Adam: I think govt should do this. Give more ballot number than houses built. 800 extra for gilman. Those that are eligible win but not enough houses are invited to gilman to relax and spend time trimming trees with nature groups. Tell them this is where you houses would have been, but we have nice trees to appreciate.

[30/10/2026 6:34 pm] Adam: Spend time in nature good for health and stress levels

[30/10/2026 6:35 pm] Jun Ming: And tell them because of you those animals house have been destroy

[30/10/2026 6:35 pm] Adam: If they want offer them chickens to keep as pet if they catch

[30/10/2026 6:36 pm] Adam: Emotional support

[30/10/2026 6:36 pm] Jun Ming: Tbh I think it's illegal to rear chicken in hdb

[30/10/2026 6:36 pm] Jun Ming: Neighbors complain

[30/10/2026 6:37 pm] Adam: Actually what happen to all the street cats? Nowadays i only see chicken but no cat

[30/10/2026 6:38 pm] Jun Ming: Sterilize lor

[30/10/2026 6:39 pm] Jun Ming: 1.)Don't touch forest 

2.)Touch forest with no endangered species

[30/10/2026 6:40 pm] Adam in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Tbh I think it's illegal to rear chicken in hdb⁩

Technically no animals in hdb but theres exemptions in approved list. Private can keep. Maybe hdb can add exemptions for 1 poultry like 1 dog allowed

[30/10/2026 6:50 pm] G: End of the day.. I don't believe all those narratives that imply that govt can't do anything about housing demand in SG therefore need to do deforestation to build more accommodate demand

Govt got big part to play in demand:

1. They control migration numbers

2. They control TFR policies

3. They control housing eligibility criteria 

Govt also control supply:

1. URA master plan

2. Land plot ratios

Even so, the state owns all the low density colonial properties that can be redeveloped for higher density housing. It's a matter of political will whether want to redevelop those low density colonial properties or do deforestation 

And it seems right now, the political choice is to conserve the colonial past and destroy forests so as to meet housing demands, which the govt controls

[30/10/2026 6:51 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,

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After note:-

Messing with the housing mix of GCB, landed properties and private condos - tear into the core of Singapore:-

1. Political system 

2. Economic system 

3. Social system 

As a capitalist system and market economy - that define our success.

The top 22.5% of the population comprising high income status fall into all these categories.

Conservation stance is provocative - suggesting people to lose their houses and assets in place of forest redevelopment.

It could trigger political, economic and social abyss - if it escalate and snowball.

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