A Home for Everyone · 1960–1990
The Bukit Ho Swee Fire
The tragic event that accelerated the government's plan to provide safe public housing.
Key Questions
- 1What happened during the Bukit Ho Swee fire?
- 2How did the government respond to the thousands of homeless people?
- 3Why was this a turning point for public housing in Singapore?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Overcoming Challenges - P5MOE: Social Development - P5
Level: Primary 5
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: A Home for Everyone
Period: 1960–1990
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