Staying in HDB is like going for National Service, according to Khaw Boon Wan.

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Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew showed up at Ang Mo Kio MRT station this morning and stood there with the hoi polloi waiting for trains to pull in into the station.

This signals that he successfully completed one ICT high-key cycle.

This after taking public transport and waiting for it is considered a form of reservist training as National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said previously that staying in a HDB flat is like serving National Service.

Singaporeans from all walks of life who take public transport and stay in HDB flats said they are heartened to see the transport minister performing a national duty so early in the morning.

Didi Pai, a Singaporean, said: “I have been serving National Service all my life and undergoing ICT cycle everyday.”

“I hope other ministers and MPs can undergo National Service and ICT cycles more often too.”

“Especially Lee Hsien Loong.”