FOR RELEASE WITH FEATURE BC-SINGAPORE-HOUSING - A block of upgraded Housing Developement Board(HDB) flats (background) stands out in comparison to its counterpart (foreground) which is yet to undergo upgrading. In order to increase the value of older public housing estates and improve their marketability, the government has embarked on an upgrading program which involves reconstructing the appearence of the blocks and resizing of older flats. Picture taken 31JAN97.

SINGAPORE FEATURE