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> You know that Singapore has one of the highest home ownership rates in the world? Most people don't rent, because their family owns the place. Exactly and on

> You know that Singapore has one of the highest home ownership rates in the world? Most people don't rent, because their family owns the place. Exactly and one day the new generation will want their home and space. Given the size of their apartments how many generations can you fit in ONE place ? > > and travel by the thousands to nearby Malaysia to buy basic food essentials. > You say that like it's a bad thing? People traveling to Malaysia to buy stuff that's cheaper is perfectly compatible with Singaporeans being well-off. You'd need to bring some other evidence to argue that Singapore is a 'failed society'. There are only so many hours in a week, and after the long hours that only leaves the weekend. Maybe its me, but i would rather enjoy my weekend at the beach or something than hours commuting, lines, crowds just to buy my groceries.

eru 29d ago
> Exactly and one day the new generation will want their home and space. Given the size of their apartments how many generations can you fit in ONE place ? We keep building more residential space. And while the population is growing, thanks to immigration, it's not exactly booming. I'd say, people could use more space, sure. But it's not a crisis, and if anything, it's getting better. > There are only so many hours in a week, and after the long hours that only leaves the weekend. Maybe its me, but i would rather enjoy my weekend at the beach or something than hours commuting, lines, crowds just to buy my groceries. And you can do that just fine, too. Some people like shopping. I guess you've never been to Singapore?