By Shobana Kesava

SINGAPORE is the only city in the world without slums, a new report by the United Nations Habitat has found.

The director of UN Habitat's monitoring and research division said the achievement was one that should be studied and, if possible, replicated in other cities.

'There is about 6 per cent slums in more developed countries, so to have zero incidence is an achievement worth celebrating,' said Professor Banji Oyeyinka.

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