For years now, festive inflatables such as a jolly Santa Claus during Christmas or a cheerful Cai Shen Ye (God of Fortune) have quietly become part of the festive décor around some neighbourhoods in Singapore.
Well, it turns out those cute inflatables might not be allowed after all, particularly in HDB flats.
A resident recently hung a God of Fortune inflatable from the window of their eighth floor HDB flat in Choa Chu Kang. Naturally, it attracted plenty of attention from residents and passers-by, with many snapping photos of the festive decoration and sharing them online.
However, the resident was recently asked by the estate’s town council to remove it.
This came after safety concerns were raised. While some people found it amusing, others worried about the potential risks of having objects hanging outside a window.





