Dormitories Adopting Interim and New Dormitory Standards Earlier Under Dormitory Transition Scheme

47 Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Manpower how many dormitories have informed the Ministry of their plans to start work earlier to meet the (i) interim standards and (ii) New Dormitory Standards, respectively, under the Dormitory Transition Scheme to improve living conditions for dormitory residents.

Dr Tan See Leng: Dormitories will need to meet the new dormitory standards by 2040 and interim standards by 2030. Currently, about 200 new dormitories with a combined capacity of about 70,000 beds already meet the new dormitory standards. A further 14 existing dormitories, or another 100,000 beds, have either commenced works or informed the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) of their transition plans.