# Ministry of National Development (MND) and MOGUL.sg Sign MOU on the Use of Online Booking Platform for Crisis Use

- **Source:** Ministry of National Development
- **Published:** 2024-03-08T04:00:00.000Z
- **Author:** Ministry of National Development
- **Original:** https://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/view/ministry-of-national-development-(mnd)-and-mogul.sg-sign-mou-on-the-use-of-online-booking-platform-for-crisis-use
- **Topics:** Government & Policy, Transactions & Deals

## Featured rationale

The partnership may broaden Singapore’s emergency accommodation supply beyond hotels and government chalets by mobilising voluntarily listed private homes during national crises.

## AI summary

MND and MOGUL.sg signed an MOU on 8 March 2024 to create a crisis-activated portal matching residential properties with people needing emergency housing.

## Original article

The Ministry of National Development (MND) and MOGUL.sg, a geospatial real estate
transaction portal, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a partnership to
use its online booking platform to facilitate the use of residential properties as emergency
housing in the event of a national crisis.

2. This public-private partnership – the first of its kind in Singapore – will encourage homeowners who wish to play a more active role in supporting the community during a national crisis by listing their properties on MOGUL.sg’s crisis portal to offer their homes to affected persons in need of emergency housing. Individuals in need of emergency housing during national crises can access the portal to view the available properties and accompanying terms and conditions set by homeowners detailing the length of stay, suitability for families or pets, and other relevant conditions. For example, during the COVID-19 crisis when the borders closed, some Singaporeans had generously stepped forward to offer their homes to Malaysians in Singapore in need of temporary housing. Similarly, the portal will prove to be useful in such crisis scenarios that create an urgent need for emergency housing.

3. To provide users with a secure and seamless experience, MOGUL.sg will develop a crisis portal that is integrated within the MOGUL.sg platform to be activated only during a national crisis. MOGUL.sg will ensure that eligibility verification processes and a robust legal framework are in place to protect users of the portal. As part of the MOU, MOGUL.sg will absorb all operational costs related to the portal which include system enhancements and maintenance checks, to ensure the portal’s readiness in the event of a crisis. MOGUL.sg will also publicise and promote the portal to its network of subscribers, raising awareness of this community-driven initiative.

4. This initiative exemplifies MND’s commitment to being prepared to respond to crises through developing partnerships with businesses and the community. Through collaborations such as this portal, MND will expand our emergency housing solutions to include residential properties, adding to existing solutions such as hotels and government chalets. The collaborative effort also demonstrates MOGUL.sg’s dedication to address societal needs and pioneer efforts to establish community-driven emergency housing solutions in Singapore.

Issued by: MND and MOGUL.sg 

Date: 8 March 2024

About MOGUL.sg:

MOGUL.sg is a Singapore-based PropTech mpany that harnesses geospatial data insights to improve productivity and to create hyperlocal, personalised experiences for respective real estate stakeholders. Utilising cutting-edge tech in our products such as 3D Map and DataSuite, MOGUL.sg’s vision is to transform and radicalise the real estate journey for each and every individual.

## Chinese translation

> Translation model: grok_cli

### 国家发展部（MND）与MOGUL.sg就危机时期使用在线预订平台签署谅解备忘录

国家发展部（MND）与地理空间房地产交易门户MOGUL.sg签署谅解备忘录（MOU），建立合作伙伴关系，以便在国家危机发生时，利用其在线预订平台，促成将住宅物业用作紧急住房。

2. 这一公私合作伙伴关系——在新加坡尚属首创——将鼓励有意在国家危机期间更积极支持社区的屋主，在MOGUL.sg的危机门户上刊登其物业，为有需要紧急住房的受影响人士提供住所。在国家危机期间需要紧急住房的个人可登录该门户，查看可用物业以及屋主所设定的附带条款与条件，包括住宿时长、是否适合家庭或宠物，以及其他相关条件。例如，在冠病疫情边境关闭期间，一些新加坡人慷慨挺身而出，为在新加坡需要临时住房的马来西亚人提供住所。同样，该门户将在此类产生紧急住房迫切需求的危机情景中发挥作用。

3. 为向用户提供安全且无缝的体验，MOGUL.sg将开发一个整合于MOGUL.sg平台内的危机门户，仅在国家危机期间启动。MOGUL.sg将确保设有资格核验流程和健全的法律框架，以保护门户用户。根据谅解备忘录，MOGUL.sg将承担与该门户相关的所有运营成本，包括系统升级和维护检查，以确保门户在危机发生时处于就绪状态。MOGUL.sg还将向其订户网络宣传和推广该门户，提高对这一社区驱动倡议的认识。

4. 这一举措体现了国家发展部通过与企业和社区建立伙伴关系、做好危机应对准备的承诺。通过此类门户等合作，国家发展部将扩大紧急住房解决方案，纳入住宅物业，以补充酒店和政府度假屋等现有方案。这一协作努力也展现了MOGUL.sg致力于回应社会需求，并在新加坡开创由社区驱动的紧急住房解决方案的决心。

发布单位：国家发展部与MOGUL.sg

日期：2024年3月8日

关于MOGUL.sg：

MOGUL.sg是一家总部位于新加坡的房地产科技公司，运用地理空间数据洞察提升生产力，并为各房地产相关方打造超本地化、个性化的体验。通过在3D地图和DataSuite等产品中运用尖端技术，MOGUL.sg的愿景是变革并彻底改写每一位个人的房地产之旅。