The cat in the flat: Singapore lifts ban on pets in public

Public consultation found widespread support to allow cats in the city’s Housing and Development Board flats, in which 80% of the population live

Tommy is, without doubt, the head of his household. If he wants the air conditioning switched on, he simply glares at the unit on the wall. If he wants an early night, he’ll miaow for the TV to be silenced.

But, until now, he has been living in violation of a law that bans cats from much of Singapore’s housing.