Alvin Tan on piloting Community Relations Unit framework to resolve disputes
The average monthly volume of neighbour disputes feedback in HDB estates over the past five years has held steady - at about 2,500. Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan, who gave this update in reply to MPs’ questions in parliament on Tuesday (Oct 14), stressed the need for strong community bonds and norms so that fewer disputes will arise. But where they do arise, the parties involved are more likely to resolve their differences in an amicable and mutually acceptable manner if norms and practices are strong, he added. He said this is an outcome worth working towards as a "we first" society. Mr Tan highlighted the Community Relations Unit framework being piloted in Tampines as a useful complementary tool. He said the government is reviewing this pilot carefully to ensure that its systems and processes are effective, as well as resourced correctly and sustainably before extending it to other towns.
The average monthly volume of neighbour disputes feedback in HDB estates over the past five years has held steady - at about 2,500. Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan, who gave this update in reply to MPs’ questions in parliament on Tuesday (Oct 14), stressed the need for strong community bonds and norms so that fewer disputes will arise. But where they do arise, the parties involved are more likely to resolve their differences in an amicable and mutually acceptable manner if norms and practices are strong, he added. He said this is an outcome worth working towards as a "we first" society. Mr Tan highlighted the Community Relations Unit framework being piloted in Tampines as a useful complementary tool. He said the government is reviewing this pilot carefully to ensure that its systems and processes are effective, as well as resourced correctly and sustainably before extending it to other towns.
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