the tweeter (apr-jun 2015)
Post on 21-Jul-2016
230 Views
Preview:
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
BUDGET 2015SOMETHING
FOR EVERYONEPG-12
TRIBUTE TO THE LATE
MR LEE KUAN YEWPG-3
Stand UnitedAs One Nation
Y O U R C O M M U N I T Y B U L L E T I N O F K E M B A N G A N - C H A I C H E E
April - June 2015Friend us at www.facebook.com/kembangan.chaichee
Adviser’s noteI penned the following when I paid my last respects to Mr Lee Kuan Yew
“You have fought for Singapore your entire life.
You have fought the good fightAnd have finished your race.
We will press on.
We will soar on wings like eagles,We will run and not grow wearyWe will walk and not be faint.
We will never give up.
Rest in peace Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
Thank you PM Lee Hsien Loong and your family for sharing Mr Lee Kuan Yew with our nation. Deepest condolences.”
For many of us growing up in Singapore, it is impossible to imagine not mentioning Mr Lee Kuan Yew in the same breath when you speak of Singapore. But he is no more. How do you feel? What goes through your mind? Many of you came forward to pen them down whether at our Tribute corner at Kampong Kembangan CC or at other locations and I am sure many of you also made your way to Parliament House. Thank you for honouring Mr Lee. What I saw was how great a people we can be. I spent every day out at the various centers and also along the queues to meet with and thank those who came. To a man, everyone was patient, polite, gracious and looking out for each other. Volunteers came forward to provide drinks and makan. Individuals sheltered those who needed a little shade. People thanked our soldiers and policemen. While there was litter, it was very little given the crowds. Despite the heat and humidity, many waited patiently, “Considering what he did for us in his lifetime, what are these couple of hours? It is the least we could do for him.” And when it poured as we sent him off, we stood side by side. One nation. One People. One Singapore. We can look forward to our future with great hope. Majulah Singapura! Proud to be a Singaporean.
Tan Chuan-Jin
TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MR LEE KUAN YEW
THE TWEETER APRIL-JUNE 2015 3
Goodbye and Thank YouMr Lee Kuan Yew
Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s legacy is not
just the buildings in and around
Singapore, not just HDB flats but
it’s what you find within those
buildings. The flats that enable
all of us to build our families, to
forge friendships that bind, and
that builds our nation. That is the
heart and soul of who we are.
That is, I think his legacy for all
of us. We are the legacy and it
belongs to us.
Chief Editor PROF. TEO CHENG SWEE, JP PBMEditors MR RAHUL KUMAR JANAK SHAHMS NORAMI ALIZA HARONCreative DirectorMR LEE NGEE CHEWEditorial Coordinator CHEN YINGQI KELLYBusiness Relations MR TYLER LIMChief Photographer MR SHENG YEE ZHERPhotographerMR TAN WAN LEE MemberMR NEO CHEE YONGMemberMS EDLYN TANMemberMS SAMANTHA LAU LIXIA
Publishing ConsultantREGENT MEDIA PTE LTDPublisherCECILIA WOOManaging EditorBEN POONEditorADORA WONG Art DirectorJUNLONG LOHGraphic DesignerPYAE PHYO OOPhotographerVICTOR TOHProduction ManagerMARINA CHONGPrinterKHL PRINTING CO PTE LTDFor advertising enquires, please email sales@regentmedia.sg
A PUBLICATION OF K-CCNo part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of the Publisher. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this publication are corect and up-to-date at the time of printing. Some details are liable to change. The publisher cannot be held responsible for any consequences arising from errors or omissions in this publication.
April - June 2015
5
8 11
3
CONTENTS2 Adviser’sNote
3 TributetotheLate MrLeeKuanYew
5 OneCommDay
8 TheKaleidoscope
11 KidsHolidayActivities FreeFunFrenzy
12 Budget2015 SomethingforEveryone
14 EstateEnhancements BusServices EnhancementProgramme
KeepingYouSafe
16 Chingay&TownDay
18 GlimpseintotheFuture TheKampongFamilyFiesta
DurianFiesta2015!
17
ONE COMMUNITY DAY
THE TWEETER APRIL-JUNE 2015 5
One Community Day 2015The residents of Kembangan-Chai Chee came together on February 1, 2015 to assist in helping the area’s needy families
Many young men earnestly
took on the taxing task of loading bags
of rice onto lorries
Volunteers patiently sorted out the supplies
into bags and neatly arranged them into rows
The large number of children
assisting with the distribution
made for a heartwarming
sight
Residents of all ages gathered together in the early morning to volunteer their time
Food supplies were unboxed by tireless volunteers so that they could be distributed
Volunteers being briefed about their respective responsibilities
6 THE TWEETER APRIL-JUNE 2015
ONE COMMUNITY DAY
Aside from interacting with
the residents, Adviser Tan also
took to giving homes fresh coats
of paint
Residents of Kembangan-Chai
Chee congregated together and
were given an encouraging
speech by Advisor Tan Chuan-Jin
Though there was much to be
done around the several estates,
there was strength in numbers as
there were many volunteers
Some of the tasks involved a lot of scrubbing and washing
A group of neighbourly youths shared a laugh together
The assortment of foodstuff was well-organised
The volunteers worked in teams to transport the bags of rice efficiently
Furniture had to be moved out of some houses so that the volunteers could clean the areas
Join us as a Pioneer Generation Ambassador TODAY!Register your interest at Kg Kembangan CC (5 Lengkong Tiga S417408) or
Kg Ubi CC (10 Jalan Ubi S409075) or
Call PGO-Hotline at 1800-2222-888 (9am to 6pm)
THE TWEETER APRIL-JUNE 2015 7
TRIBUTE DINNER
Some 2,000 residents from
the pioneer generation
gathered together
during the tribute dinner
Residents who needed help
getting around were well-taken
care of by their compassionate
neighbours
Residents went from being
strangers to friends after
sharing stories and thoughts over
dinner
A fireworks display was showcased after the dinner to mark the special occasion
Many elderly residents were happy to have been able to meet with Adviser Tan
An engaging dragon dance, among others, was held to entertain the guests
Age did not come between the residents and the young and old spent quality time together
Two jovial guitarists went around serenading guests with classic tunes the entire evening
8 THE TWEETER APRIL-JUNE 2015
THE KALEIDOSCOPE
Golden Jubilee Love 50
Rang De HoliAnti Bicycle Theft Mural Competition
A celebration of love that has lasted more than half a century by couples from all walks of life
Feb 2015 - Golden Jubilee @Qian Xi Restaurant
Feb 2015 - Golden Jubilee @ Qian Xi Restaurant
Jan 2015 - Mural Painting @ Chai Chee
Jan 2015 - Mural Painting @ Chai Chee
March 2015 - Rang De Holi
March 2015 - Rang De Holi
Feb 2015 - Golden Jubilee @ Qian Xi Restaurant
Also known as the festival of love, the ancient Hindu festival saw many celebrants coated with a vibrant spectrum of colours
THE TWEETER APRIL-JUNE 2015 9
Lunar New Year Orange Distribution
Visited over 300 shops and 23 temples in 2 weeks.
Feb 2015 - Chai Chee Shophouse
Feb 2015 - Geylang Seria Market
Feb 2015 - Temple Visit
Feb 2015 - Geylang Serai Market Feb 2015 - Chai Chee Shophouse
Feb 2015 - Geylang Serai Market
Feb 2015 - Changi Road Shophouse
Feb 2015 - Temple Visit
10 THE TWEETER APRIL-JUNE 2015
THE KALEIDOSCOPE
CNY CelebrationResidents get together during this Lunar New Year and
Lo Hei for a prosperity year ahead
Feb 2015 - CNY Lunch @ SAC
Feb 2015 - KCC CNY Dinner
Feb 2015 - KCC CNY DinnerFeb 2015 - Ansar CNY Dinner
Feb 2015 - CNY Lunch @ SAC
Feb 2015 - KCC CNY Dinner
Feb 2015 - Starville CNY Celebration Feb 2015 - Starville CNY Celebration
Feb 2015 - Starville CNY Celebration
KIDS HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
THE TWEETER APRIL-JUNE 2015 11
Free Fun FrenzyHave a ball of a time with your kids without forking out a dime this June holidays
at these fun-filled, family-friendly locations
Ang Mo Kio Town Garden WestThe saga trees here are abundant, so if in the habit of picking saga seeds this will be
a happy hunting ground.
Changi Airport Terminal 3The state-of-the-art area
not only comprises Singapore’s tallest slide but also a spacious carpeted playground and a
counter to make woodblock prints.
Police Heritage CentreCheck out various exhibits documenting the genesis and development of the Singapore Police Force. Advance reservation required.
Bukit Batok Nature ParkDeveloped on the site of an abandoned quarry, this lush expanse a popular spot with nature lovers offers several scenic walking routes.
Aqua Playground @ 112 KatongThe kids will be have a ball of a time running around as water rains out of various colourful contemporary contraptions.
The Animal Resort Get up-close with
different feathered friends and for a small sum have a go and feeding them. A store and café are
also available on-site.
Punggol Promenade Nature WalkHome to a few excellent fishing spots and cosy rest stops, the promenade a top destination for cycling or jogging links together Punggol Point and Punggol East.
12 THE TWEETER APRIL-JUNE 2015
BUDGET 2015
Budget 2015Building Our Future, Strengthening Social Security
Children• Full waiverofnationalexamfees(PSLE,GCE ‘N’,‘O’,‘A’levels).InclusiveofITEandPolytechnics• MOEEnhancedFinancialAssistanceSchemeforstudents -Subsidizedfareforschoolbus -Transportcreditforstudentstakingpublictransport• Additionaltop-upsof$150toEdusaveaccountsforstudentsaged7
to16yearsold,ontopoftheannualcontributionofupto$240• AllChildrenDevelopmentAccount(CDA)willhaveaone-offtop-up
of$300to$600dependingonAnnualValueofHome,forchildrenaged6yearsandbelow
• Studentsaged17to20yearsoldwillreceiveatop-upof$250to$500totheirPost-SecondaryEducationAccountdependingonAnnualValueofHome
Working Adults•From2016,allSingaporeanwillreceivearegular
top-upof$500SkillsFutureCreditwithnoexpirydate.Creditscanbeusedforrelatedcoursesupgradesupportedbypublicagencies
•FreshgraduatesfrompolytechnicandITEwillbematchedtoemployerstoworkandtraintowardsindustry-recongnisedcertificationundertheSkillsFutureEarn&LearnProgramme.BothpartieswillreceivesubstantialsupportfromtheGovernmentoncesignedup
•TrainingcostsforcourseswillbefundedbyMOEandWDAwhichwillbeenhancedtoaminimumof90%forallSingaporeanaged40yearsandabove
•ASkillsFuture Study AwardswillbegiventoSingaporeanswhoareseekingtodevelopdeeperspecializedskills.
Something for Everyone
THE TWEETER APRIL-JUNE 2015 13
Coping with Costs of Living• AllHDBhouseholdswillreceive1 month to
3 monthsofService&ConservancyChargesrebatesdependingonno.ofroomsflat
• Taxpayerswillenjoyaone-off tax rebate of 50%,cappedat$1000forincomeearnedin2014
• Starting1May2015,allForeignDomesticWorkerConcessionaryLevywillbecutfrom$120to$60forhouseholdwithchildrenagedbelow16yearsold
• From2015,allSingaporeanwillreceive$50 moreundercashcomponentforGoodsandServicesTaxVouchers(GST)
Elderly• EligibleSingaporeansaged55
andabovewillreceiveaone-offSeniors’Bonusof$150 to $600,dependingonagegroup
• TheSilverSupportSchemewill beimplementedin2016
tosupportlowerincomeSingaporeansaged65andaboveinretirementyears.
Retirement• IncreaseCPFSalaryCeilingto$6000from2016
andraisetheSupplementaryRetirementSchemecontributioncap
• AllCPFcontributorsaged55abovewillearn1%extraintereston1st$60,000balances,earnanadditional1%intereston1st$30,000ofCPFbalances.Earnupto6%interestintotal.•WithHigherSpecialEmploymentCredit(SEC),forworkersaged65abovewillgetmorehelpwithCPFcontributions,risingthecapfrom8.5%to11.5%ofwages
14 THE TWEETER APRIL-JUNE 2015
ESTATE ENHANCEMENTS
Within Kembangan – Chai Chee, there are two buses which had the service improved.SERVICE 222 – Bedok InterchangeImprovement: Added 1 double deck bus for both peak periods
SERVICE 2 – Changi Village Terminal to New Bridge Road TerminalConvert 2 12-metre buses to Double Deck bus
Direction 1: Changi Village Terminal to New Bridge Road Terminal
Direction 2: New Bridge Road Terminal to Changi Village Terminal
Loop ServiceBus Stop Code Road / Bus Stop Description
New Upp Changi Rd84039 • Bedok Stn84029 • Opp Blk 32
Chai Chee Rd84641 • Blk 24
84559 • Opp Blks 50/5184569 • Opp Blk 53
Loop ServiceBus Stop Code Road / Bus Stop Description
New Upp Changi Rd84039 • Bedok Stn84029 • Opp Blk 3284019 • Opp Chai Chee Ind Pk
Changi Rd83099 • Aft Perpetual Succour Ch83079 • Bef Siglap Plain83059 • Mjd Kassim83049 • Bef Lor 110 Changi83029 • Bef Jamiyah Home82069 • Aft GE Life Ctr82049 • Joo Chiat Cplx
Loop ServiceBus Stop Code Road / Bus Stop Description
Sims Ave82011 • Aft Tg Katong Cplx82032 • Blk 41682061 • Eunos Stn
Sims Ave East83011 • Casa Sarina83031 • Opp Hong San Si Tp83062 • Kembangan Stn83081 • Opp Perpetual Succour Ch
New Upp Changi Rd84011 • Chai Chee Ind Pk84021 • Blk 3284031 • Bedok Stn
Loop ServiceBus Stop Code Road / Bus Stop Description
Chai Chee Dr84579 • Aft Chai Chee St84589 • Bef New Upp Changi Rd
New Upp Changi Rd84011 • Chai Chee Ind Pk84021 • Blk 3284031 • Bedok Stn84041 • Blk 221A
We Understand, We Care, We Help
THE TWEETER APRIL-JUNE 2015 15
Keeping You SafeCommunity policing in Kembangan-Chai Chee so that residents can sleep better at night
Community Policing System (COPS)
Drivers for Change• Changing demographics• Rising public expectations• Advances in technology
Enhance NPC Capabilities• Crime Strike Force• Community Policing Unit
Leverage on Technology• Police Camera Network• Enhanced NPP
Benefits of COPS
Footage to Facilitate Post-Incident Investigations• Police cameras at all HDB blocks and MSCPs• Cover key entrances and exits• Not monitored “live”• To aid investigations• Letters to residents in tandem with the
installation of police cameras
Enhanced Crime-fighting Capabilities• Bring crime-fighting capabilities closer
to the ground• Officers more familiar with local terrain
and residents• Proactive enforcement checks on
suspicious persons
Expanded Community Outreach• Widen police interaction with
community partners• Involve local stakeholders through
Community Safety and Security Programmes • Conduct interactive foot and bicycle patrols
We Understand, We Care, We Help
New Traffic Lights along Chai Chee Road Based on feedback from motorists facing difficulty turning from the road between Block 2 & 20 Chai Chee into Chai Chee Road, and also of motorists speeding along the bend, new traffic lights have been installed along Chai Chee Road on 17 February 2015 to better manage traffic flow
Road Safety Enhancement Notice
Kembangan-Chai CheeCitizens’ Consulative Committee
16 THE TWEETER APRIL-JUNE 2015
CHINGAY 2015
Chingay2015
Bright rays of colours showcasing our multi-
culture nation
ANSAR TOWN DAY
THE TWEETER APRIL-JUNE 2015 17
AnsarTown Day
A day of buzzing laughters and awesome
performances
Date: 27 June15, SaturdayTime: 7:30pm to 10pmVenue: Blk 61 Chai Chee, Hardcourt
Date: 25 July 15, SaturdayTime: 7:30pm to 9pmVenue: Blk 54 Chai Chee Street, Basketball Court
Date: 9 & 10 August15, Sunday & MondayTime: 7:30pm to 9pm (Sun)
10am to 1pm (Mon)
Venue: Open field @ Kg Kembangan Chai-Chee CC
Date: 26 September 15, SaturdayTime: 7:30pm to 10pmVenue: Telok Kurau Park
Upcoming Town Day Events
18 THE TWEETER APRIL-JUNE 2015
GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE
THE FOLLOWING LIST IS A SNAPSHOT OF EVENTS FROM APRIL TO JUNE 2015
For enquiries, please call:Kg Kembangan CC: 6449 6022, Kg Ubi CC: 6745 9919
*Details are updated at time of print. Residents are strongly encouraged to confirm event details nearer to date.
Date / Day Time Name of Activity Venue Organiser Remarks
10 April 2015 3.00 pm till 4.00 pm WorkPro Job Fair Kg Ubi CC
e2i (Employment and Employability
Institute)Open to Public
31 May 2015 8.25 am till 11.30 am
Community Sports Festival 2015 @ Marine Parade Cluster
Mountbatten CC Marina Parade GRC
14/21 June 2015 1.30pm till 4.00 pm
K-CC Multi-Racial Dumpling
Festival 2015
Kg Kembangan CC Foyer
Kembangan-Chai Chee GROs
Pls contact CC for more details nearer to date.
27 June 2015 7.30 pm till 10.00 pm
SG 50 Seniors' Town Day @ Ping An
Blk 61 Chai Chee Rd Hard Court Ping An RC
Pls contact CC for more details nearer to date.
28 June 2015 6.30 am till 10.00 pm
One Day Outing @JB : Fruit
farm, durian and shopping
Kg Ubi CC
Kg Kembangan CC
Chai Chee
Kembangan-Chai Chee GROs
Pls contact CC for more details nearer to date.
Date Start & End Day Duration/Time Courses Code & Room Trainer Fees
28 April 2015 to14 July 2015 Tue 12 Sessions
7.30pm - 9.00pmBasic Bahasa
IndonesiaC22766594
#02-02 Rickieno Bajuri $95 (M)$100 (NM)
28 April 2015 to 16 June 2015 Tue 8 Sessions
7pm - 8.30pmHatha Yoga (Elementary
& INT )
C22885937#01-04
Khoo Boon Seng, Vincent
$50 (M)$55 (NM)
23 April 2015 Thurs 1 Session 7.00pm -10.00pm
50.Taste - Secret Recipes ~ Peranakan Style (Nonya Dumpling
& Dessert)
C22512921#02-04
Halal KitchenAlan, Seet Yew
Liam
$20 (M) $25 (NM)
Ingredient fees: $5 - $10
15 May 2015 Fri 1 Session 7.00pm -10.00pm
50.Taste - Local Delights
(Cooking ~ Peranakan Style)
C22517047#02-04
Halal KitchenAlan, Seet Yew
Liam
$20 (M) $25 (NM)
Ingredient fees: $5 - $10
11 April 2015 Sat1 Session
2.00pm – 5.00pm
50.Taste - Secret Recipes
(Traditional Malay Cooking)
C22527310#02-04
Halal Kitchen
Jihardi Bin Mohamed Amin
$20 (M) $30 (NM)
Ingredient fee: $10
26 April 2015 Sun 1 Session3.00pm - 5.00pm Creative Towel Crafts C22522870
#02-01Ms Chua Mui
Leng$15 (M)
$25 (NM)
Durian Fiesta 2015! 1 Day tour for fabulous durian feast and shopping to Johor
Fee: $35 nett for Adults, $32 nett for Kids (*For KCC residents only)
Date: 28 June 2015, Sunday
Package Inclusive of the following:
• Bus Transportation (Two-ways)
• Travel Insurance
• Bento Lunch
• Unlimited Durian Buffet
• Shopping
• 8 Course Dinner
RESGISTER NOW!
@ Kg Kembangan CC
(5 Lengkong Tiga S417408)
or Kg Ubi CC
(10 Jalan Ubi S409075)
2 THE TWEETER JANUARY-MARCH 2015
top related