THE relaxation of regulations on the rental of HDB flats to foreign workers has become a problem for the residents of a block in Bedok Reservoir.
Many units of the particular block, where I live, are rented to foreign workers from India, China and Thailand, who have a different idea on hygiene, lifestyle and the general appearance of their flats and the surrounding.
Since the flats do not belong to them, plus the fact that they are busy earning a living, the foreign tenants simply treat the units as temporary shelters instead of their home.
Residents who walk past these flats can see that the tenants do not bother with keeping the units clean and tidy, and the flats are really an eyesore and embarrassment to the neighbourhood.
These tenants are mostly single men and they tend to live in groups. Thus, I worry about the safety of my daughters and I have to ensure that they are accompanied to the lift when going out and picked up from downstairs when coming home.
I have not seen the Member of Parliament of this area visiting my block ever since more foreign workers start to live here. Is it a case of the block being too much of an embarrassment?
I have provided feedback to the Housing and Development Board on the issue of the many foreign workers living in our block, but it seems that nothing can be done about it as the criteria for rental are all met.
The residents need help from the authorities so that the flats are not rented out to any Tom, Dick and Harry.
Ms Serene Tan-Lim Hwee Kwang
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