Posted by theonlinecitizen
on May 12, 2010
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The Workers’ Party Youth Wing (WPYW) invites you to attend this
seventh installment of the YouthQuake series of forums. This
forum will bring together three Singaporeans who will share with
you their unique insights and experiences on the current
public housing affordability and policies. It promises to be an
engaging and enriching session for everyone!
Selecting and financing a HDB flat
By William Hooi, 37, Teacher at Clementi Town
Secondary School.
William will speak on his experience in getting his own HDB flat
and share tips and budgeting techniques on selecting an ideal
house.
Analysis of Facts and Figures
By Leong Sze Hian, an alumnus of Harvard
University, he has authored 4 books, been quoted over
1000 times in the media , host of a radio show on money
matters and a daily newspaper column, has been a Wharton
Fellow and invited to speak more than 100 times in more than 20
countries on 5 continents. He has served as Honorary Consul of
Jamaica, Chairman of the Institute of Administrative Management,
the UNESCO Leadership Chair Council and founding advisor to
the Financial Planning Associations of Indonesia and Brunei.
He has 3 Masters degrees in Financial Planning & Financial
Services, 2 Bachelors degrees in Economics & Insurance,
and 13 professional qualifications.
Mr Leong will share with us on HDB issues that matter the most –
statistics and affordability. He will present his analysis of
the facts and figures to give us a better picture of the
affordability of HDB flats for young Singaporeans.
Bringing affordable housing back to the
public
By Gerald Giam, 33, Senior Consultant with a
global technology consulting firm and a member of the Workers’
Party.
Gerald will analyse the root causes of the current housing
affordability crisis, and share his suggestions on how the system
can be significantly improved to serve Singaporeans better. He will
argue that there needs to be a fundamental shift in both policies
and mindsets, in order to fulfil the core national objectives of
providing truly affordable public housing for all citizens who need
it.
Details of the forum:
15 May 2010,
Sat 2.30pm – 5.00pm
