Over 86pct of MyKiosk 2.0 units taken up as of July
He also said that under the MyKiosk 1.0 initiative, a total of 2,926 out of 3,189 units have been occupied, reflecting a filling rate of 91.75 percent.
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Over 86pct of MyKiosk 2.0 units taken up as of July
A total of 3,518 out of 4,054 units under the MyKiosk 2.0 initiative have been taken up as of July, representing over 86 percent occupancy, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He also said that under the MyKiosk 1.0 initiative, a total of 2,926 out of 3,189 units have been occupied, reflecting a filling rate of 91.75 percent.
