Can I choose when to undergo the Dormitory Transition Scheme (DTS)? Can I start work earlier and meet the DTS interim standards any time before 2030 if I want to?

Q: Can I choose when to undergo the Dormitory Transition Scheme (DTS)? Can I start work earlier and meet the DTS interim standards any time before 2030 if I want to?

MOM will open applications from 1 March 2026 to 31 August 2026 for you to apply for your preferred retrofitting period to meet the DTS before 2030. However, there will be a cap on the number of beds that can transition each year to spread out the impact on bed supply.

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MOM will open applications from 1 March 2026 to 31 August 2026 for you to apply for your preferred retrofitting period to meet the DTS before 2030. However, there will be a cap on the number of beds that can transition each year to spread out the impact on bed supply.

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Can I choose when to undergo the Dormitory Transition Scheme (DTS)? Can I start work earlier and meet the DTS interim standards any time before 2030 if I want to?

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