Test of governing capability

The governing capability of a govern-ment is put to the test when it comes to the question of whether social welfare housing can really benefit those in need.

This is not to say that those who cheat are not to blame for the rampant fraud in applications for both low-rent housing and affordable housing, and of course, anyone found to have provided false information to obtain such social welfare housing should be severely punished.

But what really matters is whether a system can be developed that will make it very difficult or almost impossible for applicants to cheat.