Urban planner Liu Thai Ker, he played a pivotal role in developing affordable, well-designed housing units that contributed to the country’s prosperity and social integration. The success of this housing model was tied to government policies aimed at supporting families, promoting ethnic integration, and creating self-sufficient communities. Despite recent concerns about escalating housing prices, the majority of Singaporeans still live in affordable public housing. Liu’s significant contributions extend to his urban planning work in China and other countries, and he continues to advocate for sustainable development. While acknowledging the challenges in replicating Singapore’s model in other countries, Liu believes in the potential of adapting similar approaches to address urban housing needs worldwide.