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The kampung spirit isn’t dead. It has just moved online
The writer discovers that the chat group for her new home is a treasure trove of information, with many neighbours willing to swop stories and improve the living environment.
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The writer was pleasantly surprised at how the chat group transformed into a “virtual kampung” - where members interacted and bonded while being supportive and helpful.
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When I tell people that my new home is in Dairy Farm, I am often asked if there are cows. But lately, the question has been: “You mean that Dairy Farm in the news?”
Yes, my condominium – which I will be moving into soon – is now infamous for imposing a maintenance fee that is 250 per cent of the marketed price. The monthly bill for my three-bedroom unit is more than $700 a month – much higher than the estimated $280.
