CNA Senior Parliamentary Secretary Eric Chua on rough sleepers in Singapore

The 2025 street count of rough sleepers surveyed by the Ministry of Social and Family Development found that most rough sleepers choose to sleep in locations that are sheltered from the elements and are generally well-lit. These locations also tend to be places they are familiar with, near to friends and family, while some rough sleepers also choose locations that are close to their workplace for convenience. Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua gave this update in reply to an MP’s questions in parliament on Wednesday (Feb 25), highlighting that rough sleeping is “a complex issue”.

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