Water seepage is one of the many challenges condo managements have to deal with. Water seepage leads to problems such as peeling paint. However, it could be a sign of even bigger problems that require solutions that are more than just re-painting. Paint peeling off regularly in car parks as a result
The Personal Data Protection Commission has issued their Advisory Guidelines on the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) for NRIC and Other National Identification Numbers. The guidelines, issues on 31 August 2018, will be fully implemented on 1 September 2019. This is to give organisations time adjust their existing business practices. In summary, the guidelines
MCSTGuru was pleased to host the second seminar in the “Best Practices in Condominium Management” series on Friday 11 May from 6:30 - 8:30pm. The four panelists, Lim Tong Chuan, Jonathan Lim, Mohamed Nazem Suki, and Rex Yeap, each offered useful tips and perspectives on issues related to managing safety and risk for MCSTs.
The Security Industry Transformation Map was announced on 13 February 2018. The Security ITM, led by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), seeks to transform the industry from one that is manpower-reliant, to one that leverages technology and raises skills to deliver high-quality security solutions. There are currently about 240 security agencies in Singapore, 600
Singapore's electricity market heralded in a new era on 1 April 2018. A total of 14 new retailers have entered into the retail electricity market to offer competitive price plans to consumers in Singapore. Prior to this, consumers could only purchase from the Singapore Power Group (SP). Those residing in premises with postal codes
Factsheet on Best Sourcing One of the pillars of the Security Industry Transformation Map (ITM) is to support buyers to adopt the best sourcing of security services. In line with that, there are several schemes to support buyers of security, cleaning and landscaping services - all these services are services condo MCSTs are familiar
In a positive development towards improving the facilities management industry, the Building and Construction Authority has announced the launch of the Real Estate Industry Transformation Map. The BCA, working together with the Council of Estate Agents, stated that Industry Transformation Map initiatives will focus on transforming the Facilities Management (FM) and property transaction services sectors to
In John Robertson Gillies v Suresh Balan (also known as Sureash Balan) [2017] SGDC 324, District Judge Chiah Kok Khun chided the parties and their advisers in this civil litigation. In his judgment, he stated that what was a neighbours’ quarrel escalated into a defamation suit. "There are of course better ways to resolve neighbourly disputes other than litigation. These
All households in Singapore receive a monthly communication from SPgroup detailing utilities services: electricity, gas, and water. Those services are charged based on metered usage and are billed by SPgroup but each of the services are provided for by different providers. Another charge that we seldom pay attention to is for rubbish removal. On
On 28 October 2017, MCSTGuru held its inaugural Learning Circle for the strata management community today at the Lifelong Learning Institute. It was attended by well over 40 learners. The learners were mostly made up of the management corporations (MCSTs) representing private residential and mixed-used developments in Singapore, property owners, and vendors. Noi Rahman,
