Frontline March/April 2016

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MARCH –APRIL 2016

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Track down these mighty meaty eats

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Check out our amazing new play zone for kids

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ADVENTURE

Reaching out to all you thrill-seekers

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contents MARCH – APRIL 2016

WELCOME! Bubbling with energy and raring for an adventure? There are lots of outdoor ideas for adrenaline junkies in this issue (p12).

Budding mountaineers will want to check out our interview with a climbing expert (p4) and suggestions for how to get in tip-top shape for tackling those ascents (p14). To get lean and mean, try three restaurants that serve the Paleo diet (p17), or get inspired by wilderness survival expert Bear Grylls (p40). And as usual, lots of great activities as well as special treats await you – look for all these inside!

The FRONTLINE Team

CLUB BUZZ 04 All that’s hip and happening in HomeTeamNS

FOOD SPY 17 Platters for a leaner, meaner and healthier you

NEW RELEASES 10 Bringing you the latest in the

IN THE FORCE 20 What’s happening in MHA,

TRENDING NOW 12 Exciting outdoor ideas for all

PROFILE 23 Firefighter NSman Naqib

world of entertainment

adrenaline junkies

SHAPE UP 14 Prime muscles and mind for your climbing adventures

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HOT STUFF

Cutting-edge adventure gear

SCDF and SPF

Nizar and ASEAN Youth Expo delegate Naufal Rohmat

ON THE EDGE 40 What does it take to survive in the great outdoors?

club privileges

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MARCH – APRIL 2016

EDITORIAL ADVISORS PRESIDENT

Mr Desmond Lee

VICE-PRESIDENT

Mr Hoong Wee Teck, SPF Commissioner

VICE-PRESIDENT

Mr Eric Yap, SCDF Commissioner

GENERAL SECRETARY

DAC Manimaran Pushpanatan

TREASURER

Mr Ivan Chua

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Ms Agnes Eu

BRANDING AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

Mr Jonathan Wan (Chairman), Mr Hisham Hasim, Mr Adrian Chye, Mr Jason Lim, Dr Jenson Goh, Mr David Yew, Mr Shabirin Ariffin

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE

HomeTeamNS: Vincent Soh, Risdawatie Idris, Muhammad Fairuz Bin Mohd Amir, Alvin Chew, Sariyan Safee SCDF: Diana Yuen SPF: Tan Deyong

CONTACT

Tel: 6708-6600 Fax: 6708-6669 Email: enquiries@HomeTeamNS.sg

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AMAZING TREATZ 26 Be sure to catch our great deals this March and April!

BIRTHDAY TREATS 28 Celebrate your special day with exciting privileges

MEMBERSHIP 29 Testimonials from happy members WHAT’S ON 30 Workshops and events at our clubhouses

COURSES 38 Fun classes for all in the family

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR

Ginny Gay

ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES

Mey Leong Tel: 6735-8681 ext. 331 Email: mey.leong@publicitas.com MCI (P) 032/01/2014. FRONTLINE is the official publication of HomeTeamNS. Published for HomeTeamNS by Publicitas Publishing Pte Ltd. (UEN: 200715901E) All rights to this publication are reserved and no part may not be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the publishers. Printed by KHL Printing Co. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this newsletter is accurate and up to date, the editorial committee will not be responsible for errors made as a result of information received. Opinions expressed are that of the writers and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the publishers.

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club buzz

“I THINK CLIMBING HAS CONTRIBUTED GREATLY TO MY NATIONAL SERVICE DUTIES AND TO OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES” 4

HIGH ACHIEVER Moiz Malik talks about his climbing passion, and how it’s helped him to constantly reach for his peak in all areas of life

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started climbing around 13 years old, when I saw a rock wall in a community centre during an open house. The instructor said that I have very long arms, an advantage if I wanted to be a rock climber. I thought it’d be a great hobby, so I started climbing regularly. Back then this was an expensive sport as it was relatively new. It was also expensive to buy my own set of equipment. So I climbed whenever my parents gave me pocket money. Nowadays, there are many climbing gyms in Singapore and equipment is cheaper, so it’s much easier to indulge in my passion.

I make it a point to climb during the weekends and, depending on my friends’ availability, I also climb on weekdays and almost every day during the school holidays.

Rock climbing is an intensive sport. I usually run to improve my stamina. For strength training I focus on my back

muscles and legs at the gym. I also do pull-ups and monkey-bars to strengthen my grip and my pulling motion. Core training is also important as I need a strong core to move efficiently. Finally, I do a lot of stretching to have a wide range of movements when I climb.

I love climbing outdoors, so my favourite place for wall climbing (top rope or lead) is The Cliff at Snow City. If it rains or gets hazy, I visit Kinetics for bouldering sessions or Climb Asia for indoor climbing.

I have also climbed on several occasions at the HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok Adventure Centre during open house or cohesion programmes. In addition, I climb regularly in climbing gyms or at natural sites in Malaysia, Krabi and London.

My climbing buddies are fellow Home Team NSmen or long-time colleagues.

It’s important to maintain a good relationship with your buddies as climbing is inherently dangerous, so you have to

THE ONLY WAY IS UP Reaching for your goals is never easy. If you feel you’re falling off the cliff of life, remember these steps: 1. Stop and relax 2. Get a good, stable foundation 3. Take the time to plan your next moves 4. Chalk up your hands (get ready to start) 5. Continue climbing onwards

count on them to keep you safe. I have a few friends whom I have known since my national service days; we took up the sport at the same time and even went into the same job. We meet regularly and plan climbing trips together.

I take pride in having knowledge of and experience in the technical and pedagogy aspects of rock climbing. In 2014, I was appointed by the Singapore Mountaineering Federation (SMF) to lead a committee of instructors to create the SG-Coach Technical Programme Syllabus and revamp the Instructor Training Course written and practical assessments for both school coaches and certification instructors. At present, I conduct climbing certification courses in several climbing gyms in Singapore.

In the near future, I hope to meet climbing communities in other countries and climb with them. I am also working with SMF to organise more climbing carnivals for children. Perhaps, some of these children will grow the climbing community even further in the future.

I think climbing has contributed greatly to my national service duties and to other responsibilities, including my current job as outdoor programme manager at the Ministry of Education. That’s because the nature of the sport demands discipline and vigilance – both for your own safety and for others. Climbing is also about getting over challenges to reach the top, so it helps me to be resilient to changes, more appreciative and always on the lookout for new challenges.

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club buzz

DRIVING ADVENTURE

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n exciting 3D2N adventure trip with lots of great food,” quipped Mr Anthony Wong.

On the early morning of 28 November 2015, Mr Wilfred Yoong flagged off our convoy of 23 participants from the Bukit Batok Clubhouse. We drove straight for Sungai Klah Hot Spring Resort to relax our tired muscles. We also boiled some eggs with the mineral-enriched hot spring water. Thereafter, we had dinner at the Lou Wong chicken restaurant before checking into the Syeun hotel.

The next day, we made a short trip

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to view the wall art murals located at the lane between Jalan Masjid and Jalan Sultan Iskandar, toured the famous and scenic Taiping lake, and made an educational visit to a charcoal factory. We also went on a cultural tour of the Perak Museum.

“I’m pleasantly surprised to learn that it was the Japanese who taught the locals how to make charcoal from red woods during the Second World War,” exclaimed Mr Edwin Ang. In the evening, we went to the fishing village nearby to shop and basked in the beautiful sunset. “We both thoroughly

enjoyed the fresh seafood: thumbs up!” said Mr Lim who joined the trip with his spouse.

After breakfast on the final day, a lucky draw was conducted for all participants. A delighted Mrs Don Ang said, “I have gone on travel tours for twenty years, and this is the first time I’ve actually won a prize!“ We then visited the Sam Poh Buddha Cave, followed by shopping for the famous and sweet Ipoh red pomelo. In the evening, the participants had more shopping and a sumptuous dinner at Yong Peng before heading back to Singapore.

Home sweet home.

WORDS EDWIN ANG PHOTOS PAUL PHUNG

HomeTeamNS members venture on an exciting 3D2N nature trip to Ipoh

club buzz

TEAM UP FOR MSD AWARDS

M

iss the good old days when you and your NS buddies came together and competed against other teams? No worries. Bring back the awesome times by participating in our Most Supportive Division Events! From bowling skills and a test of accuracy in a 0.38 shooting competition, to endurance in our REAL events, there’s something for everyone! To sign up, register with your respective divisions today!

For more information, write in to us at Events@hometeamns.sg.

MOST SUPPORTIVE DIVISION 2016: CALENDAR OF EVENTS Bowling Competition 2016 19 March HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok REAL Run 2016 15 May Sentosa Futsal 5 Tournament 2016 4 June (HYFA) Home United Youth Academy .38 Shooting Competition 2016 16 July Home Team Academy REAL Swim 2016 20 August HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok HomeTeamNS-HUFC Fitness Challenge 2016 1 October Venue to be confirmed MSD 2016 Awards 5 October HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok

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club buzz

A TERRIFIC T-PLAY DAY T

-Play is the latest addition to the newly renovated HomeTeamNS Clubhouse at Bukit Batok. This is a 4,200-square-foot indoor playground for kids from 6 months to 12 years old, designed and manufactured in Sweden.

Being a huge fan of indoor playgrounds, I took my 2-year-old son to try out this new space.

We were immediately greeted by a model A380 plane suspended from the ceiling and two large rockets. I figured the theme is Transportation, which is what the ‘T’ in T-Play stands for. The other obvious transport element is the

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PLAYGROUND

road network design on the floor, with zebra crossings, traffic lights and even a helipad. There are also Passport Control panels everywhere to prevent kids from running too fast, tubes and tunnels shaped like rockets, backdrops and panels with various vehicles, and even a Flight Arrival and Departure schedule.

The 140 play elements in this playground means hours of fun! We first checked out the Toddler area. My son could independently climb the structures, go down the slides and tunnels, and plunge into the dense ball pit. As we sat in the ball pit, I heard the sound of planes and Control Room chatter. The source was a little box located at the top of the

TREASURE HUNT GAME

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NURSING ROOM

T-PLAY BIRTHDAY RATES

WORDS & PHOTOS ARCHANA BALASUBRAMANIAM

Party Package includes:

FRIENDLY PLAY LEADERS

pit, with an occupancy sensor that is activated when someone is inside. These sound boxes are also scattered around the playground.

The rest of the Toddler area is made up of soft structures to climb and some foam LEGO blocks, which we loved. They were sturdy enough to build structures and yet soft enough that babies won’t get hurt.

In the other parts of the playground, there was a trampoline, a few large slides (including a two-storey spiral slide), and even a boulder wall. One of the friendly Play Leaders helped my son climb up the larger structures and supported him as he slid down.

The best part of it for me was this: many playgrounds elsewhere are made

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STOREY SPIRAL SLIDE

• Up to 40 pax • Fully decorated party room • Mystery gift for Birthday Boy/Girl • Invitation cards • Photo memento CONTACT: 6705-9494/95, tplay@HomeTeamNS.sg, www.hometeamns.sg for kids, requiring adults to crawl in behind them; at T-Play I could walk comfortably everywhere without any strain on my back due to the high ‘ceiling’ of the structures.

Overall, this is a great playground to spend time with our children. The space is spotless (every single object is cleaned thoroughly, daily) and wellpadded. Not least, T-Play also hosts birthday parties, in their brand new collapsible party room. You’ve really got to come and see this for yourself!

AWARDED BEST FAMILY INDOOR PLAYGROUND 2016

BY PARENTS WORLD ADULT FRIENDLY

FRONTLINE 9

new releases

Jason’s Short Guide To Music History WHERE Victoria Concert Hall

1. MTV calls it the ‘most badass Divergent movie yet’.

2. Actor Theo James hints of changes to come in this sequel.

3. We get a first look at The Bureau of Genetic Welfare, the organisation that puts people in the ‘safe place’ called Chicago.

THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT

Based on the novel Allegiant, the final title in the Divergent trilogy, this film is the first of two cinematic parts in an upcoming American sci-fi adventure movie. After the revelations of Insurgent, Tris and Four leave home to look for a peaceful solution for their embroiled city. Once outside, shocking new truths render old discoveries meaningless. A ruthless battle threatening all of humanity forces Tris to make impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love.

DIRECTED BY Robert Schwentke STARRING Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Jeff Daniels, Zoe Kravitz, Miles Teller,

Ansel Elgort, Maggie Q and Naomi Watts RELEASE DATE 17 March

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on a thrilling tour of musical genres! From Bach to Beethoven, meet some of the great composers who have helped shape the course of music history. Whether it’s Baroque, Classical or Romantic music, this concert promises to be as much fun for the well informed as it is for the uninitiated. Suitable for ages 4 to 14.

Madagascar Live! The Wild Musical Adventure!

WHEN Grand Theatre, MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands WHERE 21–24 April DURATION 102 minutes WHAT This wild action-packed adventure is based on the blockbuster DreamWorks Animation franchise, Madagascar, now recreated in a stage production. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and the plotting penguins in their escape from New York’s Central Park Zoo.

WORDS LLEWELLYN LOW PHOTOS GOLDEN VILLAGE PICTURES, SINGAPORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, BOSE ENTERTAINMENT ASIA

3 REASONS TO CATCH THIS

WHEN 18 & 19 March DURATION 1 hour WHAT Join Associate Conductor Jason Lai

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trending now

CALLING ADRENALINE JUNKIES! Mini adventures to give you that endorphin high you crave

Quad Biking

Located in Kampung Kemensah, Kuala Lumpur, the ATV Adventure Park is the largest of its kind in Malaysia. There are different jungle trails for all-terrain riders but ask for Package E: a 3- to 4-hour offroad ride over steep hills, rough terrains, river trails and bumpy muddy holes. Bestest! www.atvadventurepark.com

Hardcore $$

Bungy Jumping

At 233m, Macau Tower is where the world’s highest bungy jumps from a building take place. It’s the ultimate free fall experience. Night bungy is also available daily. Dare you try this?? www.ajhackett.com/macau

Hardcore

Adventure Caving

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The Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak has a vast cave system. Join a tour to wade across rivers and streams, squeeze between rocks and through crevices, and swim up underground rivers. Sure you won’t cave in? www.mulupark.com 12

Thrills on wheels $$

Coney Island Park

HomeTeamNS Adventure Centre

Home to diverse habitats, and flora and fauna, including nationally threatened species, Coney Island Park is ripe for exploration. Try spotting migratory birds, or cycling (or skooting) along the main spine of the island, or hanging out at one of the five beaches. You might chance upon the island’s resident Brahman cow. See you! www.nparks.gov.sg

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Local

KRANJI MARSHES

Explore Singapore’s largest freshwater wetland, with more than 170 species of birds, 54 species of butterflies and 33 species of dragonflies.

For the rugged! www.nparks.gov.sg/kranjimarshes

Thrills & Spills

Thrills & Spills

Thrills & Spills

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Wild Wild Wet Thrills on wheels

WORDS DONNA WONG

Go-Karting

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Get into your own race kart. Accelerate up to 130km/h. Overtake as you like. All this is possible on Kartright’s permanent competition-length, 7m-wide race track in Jurong. Night racing and fun karting (open to kids above 3) also available. Rev up! www.kartright.com

Obstacle courses, rock-climbing and flying fox sound exciting? Reserve your adventure – and accommodation at newly-revamped villas – at HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok. Deluxe (up to 6 pax) or Superior (up to 8 pax) villas available. Don’t wait! www.hometeamns.sg

If you’re stuck in Singapore, get your adrenaline fix over at the large waterpark in Pasir Ris. Free-fall 18 metres feet-first at Torpedo; plunge down a four-storey half pipe at Slide Up; then tumble down white-water rapids on Ular-Lah. Check in to the newly revamped D’Resort if you badly need a sleepover. Shiok! www.wildwildwet.com

Waterbom Bali

Set in the middle of the famous Kuta stretch, Waterbom Bali offers world-class rides with fantastic views. For extreme fun, head for Climax (drop 16 metres feet-first); Pipeline (race through a 150m tube in seconds, 20 metres above ground); and Boomerang (an ultimate 20m half pipe!). Whee! www.waterbom-bali.com

Lotte World Adventure

At South Korea’s famous theme park, dash straight for the free-falling and freespinning Gyro series; French Revolution (high-octane rollercoaster that dashes through buildings); and Giant Loop (fireball roller-coaster with 360-degree spins). Gulp! global.lotteworld.com FRONTLINE 13

shape Up

TAKE YOUR BODY TO NEW HEIGHTS How to prime muscles and mind for a climbing adventure

Primarily pull you upwards

TRICEPS INCLINE BARBELL BENCH PRESS

SIDE LUNGE

Stand with your feet slightly less than shoulder width apart and a weight held with both hands, at your chest. Take a big step to your right, with toes pointing straight in front of you.

Bend your left knee, shifting your hips back and lower yourself until your right thigh is about parallel with the floor. Hold the position for a few seconds, then slowly raise yourself back up to standing position. Switch sides and repeat the movement, this time starting with your left leg. Do 10 reps, alternating between right and left. Work up to 4 sets of 10 reps.

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Primary drivers of upward movement

LEGS

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Lie back on an incline bench and lift the bar off the rack, holding it straight above you, with your arms locked. Breathe in as you slowly lower the bar until you feel it on your upper chest. Pause.

As you breathe out, slowly raise the bar back to starting position using your chest muscles. Squeeze your chest muscles and lock your arms. Use a weight you are comfortable with. Do 8 to 10 reps. Work up to 3 sets of 10 reps.

Used to create tension in the arm

BICEPS CONCENTRATION BICEP CURL

Hold the dumbbell with your left arm and sit on the end of a bench with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Rest the back of your upper left arm against the inside of your left thigh.

Rest your right hand on your right knee. Start the exercise with your left arm fully extended and gradually raise the dumbbell up as far as you can while squeezing the bicep. Slowly lower dumbbell back to starting position. Do 10 reps each for left and right arm. Work up to 4 sets of 10 reps each for each arm.

RUSSIAN TWIST

Hold a weight with both arms, at your chest. Sit on the floor, lean back about 45 degrees and with knees bent, lift both feet about six inches off the ground. Twist at your waist, quickly, side to side, touching the ground on either side of you, with the weight. Keep your spine at a straight 45-degree angle, without arching your back, as you twist. Return to starting position. Work up to 3 sets of 10 reps.

Flexed when you have to tackle an overhang

ABS

Primary movers in pulling your body up WIDE GRIP LAT PULLDOWN

Position yourself on the lat pulldown machine. With your hands slightly wider apart than your shoulders, hold the bar on both ends using an overhand grip, palms facing down. Gradually pull the bar straight down in front of you until it reaches the middle of your chest. Pause for a few seconds, then gradually release the weight and return to the starting position. Use a weight that is comfortable but challenging enough so you can’t go beyond 10 reps. Work up to 3 sets of 10 reps.

BACK

FITNESS WORKZ GYMS WELCOME YOU! Get in shape with Fitness Workz, and get the most out of your workouts with our Personal Training packages, which include guidance on nutrition, resistance training and cardiovascular exercises.

For more information, email fitness_workz@HomeTeamNS. sg, or call 6705-9473.

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hot stuff

MY PRECIOUS Get your hot little hands on these cutting-edge adventure gadgets 1

DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone

A compact, user-friendly quadcopter with built-in full HD and video cameras. It shoots 1080 P/2.7K-resolution videos at up to 30 frames per second, captures crisp 12MP photos and boasts automatic video editing software and livestreaming capability.

It’s extremely stable, thanks to an integrated three-axis gimbal and features Intelligent Flight Modes. The 2.4GHz Wi-Fi range extender transmits live views to a mobile device. The remote controller operates on 5.8Hz frequency and the transmission range is 1,000 metres. Price: $790. www.singahobby.com

With its compass and altitude layouts, an 8-megapixel autofocus camera with flash, WAAS and GLONASS compatibility, dual orientation and customisable buttons, a large, bright 3-inch touchscreen, worldwide basemap, dual battery system, activity tracking calendar and microSD card storage expansion slot with 4GB of built-in storage, the Garmin Oregon 650 is a feature-rich solution for handheld navigation and photography. Weight: 209g. Price: $539. www.eway88.com 16

Butora Acro Climbing Shoe 3

The leather and synthetic Acro is the newest in Butora’s line-up and voted ‘Best Climbing Shoe of 2016’ by Rock and Ice Magazine.

The downturned shoe with an exaggerated, curved sole is perfect for negotiating overhangs and hooking the tiniest holds and edges with your toes. Sturdily constructed, yet supple as a ballet slipper and supremely comfortable, with amazingly even pressure distribution. The Acro comes in two widths – Regular (Blue) and Wide (Orange). Price: $255. www.allsports-equipment.com

Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Multi-tool 4

If anyone knows what a stranded person needs to survive, it’s Bear Grylls. His deathdefying experiences qualify his collaboration with knife and gear expert, Gerber. The Ultimate Multi-tool has 12 components, including two knives – one fine-edged, one serrated – to handle tasks like cutting thick ropes. Also included are a saw, three screwdrivers, pliers, can/bottle opener, scissors and wire cutter. Open length: 160mm. Closed length: 102mm. Weight: 270g. Price: $100. www.gerbergear.com

WORDS DENISE FLETCHER

Garmin Oregon 650 GPS Device 2

food spy

PRIMAL PLATTERS Go the way of our hunter-gatherer ancestors for a leaner, meaner and healthier you!

SPINACAS MUST-TRY: Moroccan Chicken Salad & BBQ Pulled Pork Salad Spinacas tosses every salad cliché out the window. Think colour-saturated, nutrient-dense leaves, flavourful grilled or slow-cooked meats and crunchy nuts. Salads feature at least 100g of protein, minimal carbs and loads of fibre.

The bestselling Moroccan Chicken is marinated for 12 hours while the Pulled Pork is slow-cooked in cinnamon meat stock to melting tender perfection, then tossed in a special barbecue sauce. The

perfectly boiled eggs with creamy yolks, one of the combo salads’ base ingredients, deserve special mention too. Prices are $9 for the Petite combo salad and $11 for the regular serving.

Order online, then pick it up; or, if your order is at least $30, have it delivered to your doorstep by owner Phyllis herself, on her spunky red Vespa! www.spinacas.com WHERE 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace, #01-55 Call 9770-7039 OPEN Daily 11am–1pm, 5pm–6pm

WORDS DENISE FLETCHER

PROJECT PALEO MUST-TRY: Sweet Potato Mash Side They’ve been feeding Paleo food hunters since mid-2014. The good-looking dishes include beef, pork, chicken, salmon and squid mains, each paired with two sides like sweet potato mash, cauliflower rice and green salad.

Expect to pay between $6–$14 for meal. The emphasis is on nutrition and value for money, and those seeking satisfying and healthy meals won’t be disappointed! www.projectpaleo.sg

WHERE 15 Phillip Street, Marina Food House, Stall #3 Call 8692-8662 OPEN Mon–Fri 11am–2pm

CAVEMAN FOOD

MUST-TRY: Mexican Baked Chicken The menu features options of cubed or stewed beef, grilled chicken in myriad portion sizes and flavours – including Moroccan and Mexican – and grilled or smoked salmon with sides like baked eggs, sweet potatoes and salads.

Pocket-friendly prices start at $8.90 for a quarter chicken with two sides. There is an appealing array of naturally sweet or honey sweetened beverages, including lemongrass-honey and peppermint tea, most of which cost a mere $1.60 as add-ons to the set meals. Must-trys are the Mexican baked chicken cooked without oil, pumpkin side and sugarfree beverages. Owner Michael prides himself on the wholesome ingredients and super-fast service. Takeaway is also available at Square 2 #B1-130. www.moderncave.net

WHERE 1 Vista Exchange Green, The Star Vista, #02-27C Call 9690-0822 OPEN Daily 11am–8pm FRONTLINE 17

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CNB officer escorting a suspected drug offender out of a nightclub during a raid

CNB’s Drug Warriors Home Team News joined Central Narcotics Bureau officers on a drug raid in a budget hotel and a nightspot for an exclusive look into a day in the life of a narcotics officer

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ome Team News joined a team of Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers for two raids during their operation from 25 to 29 January 2016, and got an intimate look into the nature of their work.

News reports of CNB’s drug seizures and suspect arrests belie the painstaking, thorough pre-operation preparation that entails tight inter-agency work, ground assessment of targeted venues, and studying of floor plans.

One morning, CNB officers descended on selected hotels for drug raids, with a bag of equipment in tow. After scanning the guest list for suspects with drug antecedents, the officers swooped into the rooms with the aid of the hotel staff, securing the area before searching each room. Tell-tale signs of drug activity include empty sachets or straws strewn on the table. Most suspects were compliant, offering no resistance as the officers searched their room. Some were less cooperative. Roused from slumber, one angry suspect hurled a slew of profanities, warranting a firm rebuke from an officer to “mind [his] language”. Coolly, the officer reminded him that the team was just “doing their job”.

Nightspots are another hotspot for raids. During one of their night

operations, CNB officers swiftly cordoned off a nightclub upon arrival. With the area secured, officers made their rounds screening patrons’ identification cards and conducting searches on them.

“We narrow in on suspects by questioning and profiling them. We look out for signs of slurred speech and suspicious behaviour such as evasive replies and shifty eyes, and scan the environment for incriminating substances,” said Peter (not his real name), an officer in charge of intelligence. The raid at the nightclub that night saw 15 suspects whisked off in vans for urine tests.

Managing tempers and raucous reactions while staying calm and professional is a veritable challenge these officers face on the job. “Patrons get rowdy under the influence of alcohol. They get upset that we spoil their fun for the night.

We understand their frustrations but they need to show respect [to our officers] too,” said Peter, who is in his late 30s.

According to him, guts and experience are important in managing and interrogating suspects. “Some people prefer a soft approach. You need to determine the type of treatment for each suspect based on their response,” he said.

Through the course of his career with the CNB, Peter said he has not seen any officer harmed on the job. “Danger is kept to a minimum as the operations are wellplanned. Our officers’ safety is paramount,” he said.

The father of two kids, aged 2 and 4, said his wife knows the general nature of his job but isn’t privy to the details of his work. While the action-packed life of drug raids and suspect-nabbing gives narcotics officers a tough guy image of rugged glamour, Peter is quick to dismiss the perceived “cool” factor of the job for a worthier purpose. “It’s not glamorous at all.

We are just doing what we want to do in life – fight drugs. We’ve seen many cases of drugs causing harm to families. We have the passion to fight drugs and want to do our part,” he said.

WORDS & PHOTOS DENISE LEE, REPRODUCED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

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RECORD BREAKERS! Time to recognise the remarkable achievements of the 41(A) Rescue Battalion

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he Best SCDF NS Unit Awards are given out annually by SCDF to recognise NSmen’s efforts, commitment and contribution towards a higher standard of ICT performance, surpassing other units. However, 41(A) Rescue Battalion’s record of achieving the award three times, in FY09/10, FY11/12 and FY13/14, is unprecedented.

“Under the strong leadership of Rescue Battalion Commander COL (NS) Edwan Nizar, our men have always performed their NS duties with the mindset that they can make a difference and will always do their very best to excel.

Winning the Best SCDF NS Unit Award the third time is a re-affirmation of this,” said MAJ (Dr) Mohamed Ghazali, ‘A’ Coy Medical Platoon Commander. Being entrusted with clear roles and responsibilities, NSmen understand that they can contribute to the unit in various ways. We began to think creatively, knowing that our input is valued.

41(A) Rescue Battalion imbued in us a deep sense of affiliation and a desire to contribute. In the various ICT call-ups over the past few years, the men had displayed teamwork, friendship and unity. According to CPT Md Ali, ‘A’ Coy Commander,

NS personnel from 41(A) Rescue Battalion sharpening their rescue skills during ICT

“Coming to ICT every year was like meeting old friends – a reunion of sorts. There was great camaraderie among the men and this was shown from the top leadership.”

It was a great honour for our parent unit to receive the first trophy for being third-time winner of Best SCDF NS Unit Award. The trophy is inscribed with our NS Unit and the years in which we achieved the award. It instilled a tremendous sense of pride when our men saw the display of the trophy at our parent Div HQ. During the unit’s ICT in NSTI in September 2015, we held a special event to celebrate the success together over a sumptuous meal. COL (NS) Edwan Nizar presented a plaque, a mini replica of the Best SCDF NS Unit Award trophy for thirdtime winner, to the entire battalion. It is a memento that all our men cherish and will

remember for many more years to come.

“All credit goes to the selfless, passionate and hardworking personnel of 41(A) Rescue Battalion. With every individual playing his part, together as a unit, we achieved this amazing feat,” said COL (NS) Edwan.

Mini replica of the trophy given to the entire battalion

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Off-Duty PNSF Assisted in Catching Bicycle Thieves SC/SGT Ahmad Safudin Bin Muhd Nor’s quick thinking led to the prevention of theft and the arrest of three suspects

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n 17 January 2016 at about 0230hrs, Police National Service Full-Time (PNSF) officer SC/SGT Ahmad Safudin Bin Muhd Nor from Toa Payoh was on his way home after buying supper when he spotted two boys at the void deck of Block 306 Yishun.

He noted the late hours and suspicious behaviour of the duo. Suspecting that they were up to no good, SC/SGT Ahmad observed the group covertly from the void deck opposite the block. Soon after, another male subject arrived to join the duo. Certain of their ill intent, SC/SGT Ahmad contacted Yishun NPC to inform them of the trio’s activities.

While awaiting the arrival of police resource, SC/SGT Ahmad kept his position, monitoring the activities of the three subjects. When they took a lift up at Block 306, he quickly proceeded to the block’s lift lobby to observe which floor the trio would stop at. He remained there to ensure the subjects were contained within the block and informed the police officers of the trio’s location. He assisted to secure the staircase landing at the ground floor while the officers conducted vertical policing.

The subjects fled upon seeing the officers in the lift but were apprehended at the first-floor lift lobby. SC/SGT Ahmad positively identified the subjects and provided vital information to the police officers. The trio subsequently admitted to their intention to steal bicycle tyres.

SC/SGT Ahmad’s alertness, keen observation and sense of responsibility, even while off-duty, led to the arrest of the three subjects. His training enabled him to work effectively with a team of officers he had no prior experience with. SC/SGT Ahmad’s actions are an example of the role PNSFs play in SPF, on- and off-duty, to prevent, detect and deter crime.

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SSGT (NS) NAQIB NIZAR, 27 Section Commander, Yishun Fire Station Received SCDF Public Spiritedness Award 2015

Naqib Nizar enjoys a relaxed moment

Call of Duty Naqib Nizar’s firefighting training during National Service helps save the day when a car bursts into flames

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have been a Section Commander at Yishun Fire Station since my fulltime NS days. My main role then was leading a section of four men to respond to various emergency calls.

The biggest challenge of a firefighter’s job is to make split-second decisions every time we turn out for an emergency call. There can be no compromise when it comes to saving lives and property, so we have to be right up to the mark in all aspects of our

response. After a successful operation, I’d feel a great sense of accomplishment for having contributed meaningfully to the community.

The training that I received during NS proved invaluable on the night of 22 September 2015. Shortly after having dinner with my fiancée at Yishun SAFRA, we heard a commotion in the car park.

When I spotted flames and smoke coming out from the bonnet of a car, I instinctively grabbed a fire extinguisher and rushed

to douse the flames engulfing the car. I also ran to get a nearby hose reel to put out the remaining embers, preventing further damage to the interior of the car and the surroundings before the SCDF Emergency Responders arrived.

Thankfully, no other vehicles were damaged and nobody was hurt.

I received an SCDF Public Spiritedness Award in recognition of my quick and timely response to that incident. That spurred me on to contribute my utmost in saving lives and preventing damage to property in an emergency situation whenever I can.

After my full-time National Service, I pursued my degree in Business, majoring in Marketing.

Currently I’m working as a marketing manager at an e-commerce company. I also provide free tuition under Mendaki on weekends as a way to contribute back to society.

Do I have any words of advice for aspiring firefighters? I applaud anyone who chooses to take up firefighting as a career. It takes a lot of courage to face dangerous situations each day and to constantly risk your life for others.

However, no words can express the amount of satisfaction and sense of accomplishment that you gain from keeping the community safe.

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MUHAMMAD NAUFAL BIN ROHMAT, 22 Person-In-Custody Officer ‘G’ Division, Ops Team Bravo

Naufal Rohmat (second from left, seated) posing with the other delegates

Fostering Unity One of four Singapore representatives at the 2015 ASEAN Youth Expo, Naufal Rohmat ponders issues of territorial claims on seawaters in the region

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’m a Person-In-Custody Officer attached to Ops Team Bravo in ‘G’ Division. From 20 to 24 November last year, I represented Singapore at the ASEAN Youth Expo 2015, which was held in Jakarta, Indonesia. I was one of the four delegates selected from out of more than 400 Singapore applicants.

The ASEAN Youth Expo 2015 is an international event where representatives from the ASEAN countries meet to foster

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better unity among ASEAN youths to ACT (Assemble, Cooperate and Thrive). The main theme at the four-day event was maritime matters in Asia and in the world.

One issue highlighted was the disagreements over how to address territorial claims in the sea, which is claimed by China and in part by the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei. Another pressing issue was China’s large gas field discovery in September

2014 in the contentious South China Sea, where Beijing continues to extract resources despite lingering territorial disputes with neighbouring countries.

There were also talks by Indonesian entrepreneurs and CEOs of major Indonesian corporations on topics such as Sustainable Business, Marine Ideology and Modern Entrpreuneur.

Together with the three other Singapore delegates, I also set up an exhibition booth where people could learn more about our country, its people and its culture. One of the initiatives that resulted from all the exchanges was the ASEAN Youth Foundation, which we started to help youths develop skills, create opportunities and have meaningful experiences. I was nominated to be the Secretary and the Chief Cultural Officer for the foundation.

One of the major challenges during the Expo was a real-life case study involving a small business shop owner who sold dried sea creatures, such as sea shells and starfish, as souvenirs. We brainstormed solutions for how the owner could boost his sales and pitched our final proposal to a panel of judges and a convention of about one thousand people.

I feel that NS has taught me to be punctual and thorough in all work that I do.

I also learned to work well with people in a common task, which helped contribute to the success of our exhibition booth.

Through my NS, I also learned to respect the cultures and opinions of people of various backgrounds. NS has also helped me to develop mental toughness, which has enabled me to improve my performance in every area of life.

What advice would I give to youths today? “Don’t give up on your dreams as we are the leaders of the future.”

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BALESTIER CLUBHOUSE MOVIE DATE WHEN 12 March (Sat), 5–10pm WHERE Lobby FEES $5 (members), $6 (PAssion/SAFRA/ JOM), $7 (guests) REGISTER enquiries_balestier@ hometeamns.sg, 6708-6641 Join us for an exciting movie screening of Despicable Me 2, Inside Out, Jurassic World and Ant Man. All participants will receive two hot dogs and a free flow of drinks!

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WHEN 7 May (Sat), 2–7pm WHERE Wiser Sports Bar FEES (Per pair) $50 (members), $56 (PAssion/SAFRA/JOM), $60 (guests) REGISTER (By 29 April) enquiries_balestier@hometeamns.sg, 6708-6641

REGISTER enquiries_balestier@ HomeTeamNS.sg, 6708-6641

Join us for our very first HomeTeamNS-JOM Darts Competition! Pair up with your buddy and stand to win trophies and cash prizes up to $600! Registration fee includes one mug of beer or a soft drink per person. Maximum 64 teams.

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Here’s an ideal place in a centralised location for your retreat, seminar, birthday party or wedding functions. The room can accommodate up to 250 persons.

4-HOUR KEEP FIT CHALLENGE WHEN 16 April (Sat), 9am–1pm WHERE Function room FEES $13/$23 (members/with partner), $15/$27 (PAssion/SAFRA/JOM/with partner), $18/$33 (guests/with partner)

MEMBERS’ SURPRISE WHEN 2 April (Sat), 2–4pm WHERE Lobby Flash your HomeTeamNS card to receive a special surprise from us! FREE delicious treat to be given away. While stocks last.

REGISTER enquiries_balestier@ HomeTeamNS.sg, 6708-6641 Our 4-Hour Keep Fit Challenge consists of a total of four workouts: kickboxing,

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WHEN: 2 April (Sat), 2.30–4pm WHERE: Function room FEE: Free (members) REGISTER enquiries_balestier@ hometeamns.sg

WHEN: 19 March & 16 April (Sat), 2–7pm WHERE: Lobby FEES: (Includes all materials) $5 (members), $9 (PAssion/SAFRA/JOM), $10 (guests) REGISTER enquiries_balestier@ hometeamns.sg

Did you know: Our tap water may be a healthier option than soft drinks and even bottled water. Come to this talk to understand how to make healthier choices for your drinking water.

Join us for fun-filled activities, including LEGO We-Do Robotics (hopping rabbits); Paper Mache (Easter egg); Clay Modelling (Easter-themed); Egg Shell Mosaic; Easter Egg Hunt; All About Eggs (experiments).

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BUKIT BATOK CLUBHOUSE AUTO ADVENTURE 2D1N Nature Trip to Sekinchan, Selangor WHEN 7–8 May (Sat–Sun) (Pre-trip briefing: 3 May) WHERE Sekinchan (Selangor, Malaysia) FEES $80/$65 (double/triple, AAIG members), $95/$80 (double/triple, HomeTeamNS members), $108/$93 (double/triple, guests) REGISTER AutoAdventureClub@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6705-9457 (travel subject to minimum 20 pax) CLOSING DATE 15 April Calling all nature lovers to a 2D1N driving adventure to Sekinchan, a small town located about 100km from Kuala Lumpur. We will visit a beautiful seaside, lush paddy fields, a paddy-processing gallery, and a fishing village. The convoy will be led by experienced AAIG committee members.

The package includes: - 1-night hotel stay in Sekinchan - 1 breakfast, 1 lunch & 1 dinner - 1 complimentary t-shirt (per car) - 1 goodie bag (per car)

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EASTER SURPRISE AT T-PLAY WHEN 25–27 March (Fri–Sun) WHERE T-Play FEE Free REGISTER tplay@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6705-9494/95 Search for Easter eggs at T-Play during the Easter weekend! Let your kids participate in this fun-filled treasure hunt.

MINI CONCERT BY OSSIA MUSIC SCHOOL

ENQUIRIES tplay@HomeTeamNS.sg

WHEN 26 March & 30 April (Sat), 5.45–7pm WHERE Main lobby FEE Free ENQUIRIES htns@ossia.edu.sg

Be rewarded when you sign up as a T-Play member and enjoy three free complimentary plays, exclusive play rates and privileged rates for Birthday Packages and for events and facilities! Simply head over to T-Play HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok to sign up.

Enjoy an evening of music with students from Ossia Music School, who will perform a mix of classical and contemporary music. If you feel inspired, learn an instrument at Ossia Music School. Voted for being the ‘Best in Developing Musicianship’ in Parents Magazine.

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GOLF CLINIC WHEN 23 April (Sat), 9–11am WHERE Bukit Batok Golf Range FEE $43 (Ordinary and Associate members) REGISTER cecilia_goh@hometeamns.sg, 6705-9458 Learn the theory of golf and its proper techniques in play to shave strokes off your scores. Participants must wear proper golfing attire. Fees are inclusive of 70 range balls per person.

OFFER FOR ALL HOMETEAMNS MEMBERS Get the first hour free if you register your interest for the Swing Data Analysis. The lesson is conducted at Edge Golf (3 Ang Mo Kio Street 62, Link @ AMK #02-17, Singapore 569139).

FUN CLIMB WHEN 19 March (Sat), 10am–12pm WHERE Adventure Centre FEE $26.75 (members), $29.95 (PAssion/SAFRA/JOM), $32.10 (guests) REGISTER benny_yap@hometeamns.sg, 6705-9470

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Learn the basics of rock wall climbing this March! The fun course is suitable for children 6 years and above. Minimum five persons to start. Pre-registration is required.

Shoot to your heart’s content at our unlimited shootout event.

Bring your friends along to play in the arena.

WHEN 12 March (Sat), 1–3pm WHERE Multi-Shooting Arena, Level 2 FEE $16 (Members), $20 (PAssion/SAFRA/JOM), $24 (guests) REGISTER benny_yap@hometeamns.sg, 6705-9470

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BUKIT BATOK CLUBHOUSE OPTIZONE TEST AT FITNESS WORKZ * Pre-registration required.

WHEN Ongoing for 2016 WHERE Fitness Workz @ Bukit Batok & Balestier FEES $150 (HomeTeamNS/Fitness Workz members), $180 (guests) REGISTER fitness_workz@HomeTeamNS. sg, 6705-9473 Run at your maximum potential at Real Run 2016 with Optizone. Conducted by HUFC, this 90-minute test is performed at rest to measure resting metabolic rate, or during cycling or running to measure submaximal metabolism. You will receive a post-test report indicating various parameters of your fitness, such as calories expenditure, metabolic rates and heart rate.

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ALL ABOUT ELECTRICITY!

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

WHEN 14 March (Mon), 2–5.30pm WHERE Dance studio FEES $35 (T-Play members), $38 (members), $40 (PAssion/SAFRA/ JOM), $43 (guests) REGISTER syqin_edwards@hometeamns.sg, 6705-9457

REGISTER events@HomeTeamNS.sg

Learn all about electricity – including static electricity – creating electricity from food, making an electromagnet, the man behind the light bulb and lots more! Suitable for children 4 to 12 years old.

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Inviting HomeTeamNS members to volunteer their time in our community engagement project and to participate in other volunteering opportunities.

AIR GUN: MONTHLY SHOOT WHEN 27 March (Sun), 9am WHERE Multi-Shooting Arena, Altius Global Air Gun Shooting Range FEES $6.50 (Air Gun members) REGISTER candy_toh@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6705-9456 If you have a valid air gun proficiency certificate, join us every last Sunday of the month. Registration closes two weeks before the shoot, or when all slots are filled.

On a first-come, first-served basis.

‘I REMEMBER GALLERY’ EXHIBITION

CHINESE STORYTELLING FOR CHILDREN

WHEN 30 May–13 June WHERE Lobby FEES Free ENQUIRIES events@HomeTeamNS.sg

WHEN 4 & 11 June (Sat), 2–2.30pm WHERE Level 2, outside members’ lounge FEES Free REGISTER events@HomeTeamNS.sg

For decades, bookstores and the publishing industry in Singapore have played a pivotal role in promoting education to students.

By recounting this slice of history, the exhibition pays tribute to past and present bookstore operators, featuring five giant maps marking the locations of these stores. Visitors find out about how the industry contributed to the cultural and educational development in Singapore.

Join storytellers from Chou Sing Chu Foundation for a fun-filled, interactive Chinese storytelling session. Through listening to interesting and engaging stories, the children’s imaginations are ignited and good values are instilled. Games and prizes add to the fun! Suitable for children 4 to 10 years old. Parents are welcome to join in.

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FITNESS WORKZ: REFER A FRIEND!

PIRATES! RAIDERS OF THE SEA

SOFT KOREAN MAKEUP WORKSHOP

REGISTER fitness_workz@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6705-9473

WHEN 16 March (Wed), 2–5.30pm WHERE Dance studio FEE $35 (T-Play members), $38 (members), $40 (PAssion/SAFRA/JOM), $43 (guests) REGISTER syqin_edwards@hometeamns.sg, 6705-9457

WHEN 19 March (Sat), 10am–12pm WHERE Dance studio FEES $16 (members), $18 (PAssion/SAFRA/ JOM), $20 (guests) REGISTER syqin_edwards@hometeamns.sg, 6705-9457

Kids will learn to be junior adventurers as they create their own compass and map, using self-made geo boards, as well as enjoy a treasure hunt and walk a mathematics plank!

Great for children 4 to 12 years old.

Acquire the tips and tricks of Korea’s celebrated makeup artists to enhance your own natural beauty. Learn how to look absolutely impeccable throughout the day in this hands-on workshop.

Refer your friend, spouse or partner to Fitness Workz, and both of you will receive a Fitness Workz t-shirt, a free personal training trial session and an extra month for your gym membership. For 1-year membership All Day Membership and new referral sign-ups only. Till 30 April 2016, while stocks last.

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SEMBAWANG CLUBHOUSE LADIES-ONLY AQUAROBICS WHEN Every Monday, 9–10am; every Tuesday, 6.30–7.30pm, 8–9pm WHERE Swimming pool FEES Package (8 sessions) $80 (members), $104 (PAssion/SAFRA), $128 guests; Pay-As-You-Come (per session) $12 (members), $15 (PAssion/SAFRA), $18 (guests) ENQUIRIES shiyin_soh@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6708-6679 Don’t miss out on our newly launched Aquarobics classes with different timings to choose from! Conducted by a dynamic mumpreneur with 10 years of experience and a FISAF International Certificate, who believes that aqua fitness can help people of all ages and health conditions reach their fitness goals. Come have fun and burn calories at the same time!

Benefits of Aqua Aerobics Reduces blood pressure and improves overall health Increases muscle training, creating a safety barrier for your joints For pregnant women: Strengthens heart and lungs; tones muscles; eases pregnancy aches and pains; encourages a good night’s sleep

PHOTO CONTEST: DON’T BE FOOLED! WHERE HomeTeamNS Sembawang FEES Free CLOSING DATE 30 March (Wed), 2359 hours ENQUIRIES shiyin_soh@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6708-6679 What’s your best prank, yet? Share your experience with a photo and stand to win attractive prizes worth $1,000. This contest is open only to HomeTeamNS members.

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EVENT FUNCTION SPACE

MAKAN BAGUS

WHERE HomeTeamNS Sembawang FEES $35/hour (minimum 4 hours), plus GST ENQUIRIES shiyin_soh@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6708-6679

WHEN Daily, 11am–10.30pm ENQUIRIES 6781-9946

Be it a baby shower, birthday party or team bonding retreat, we have the ideal space for you. The function room has a capacity ranging from 30 to 120 pax.

Rates start from as low as $35 per hour (excluding GST).

What’s for lunch, folks? Makan Bagus $10.80+ set lunch includes a soup, cod fish dish, vegetable dish, choice of main dish, steamed rice, choice of drink and dessert of the day. If you dine with four pax or more, you get to choose from more main dishes!

HOMETEAMNS SEMBAWANG CELEBRATES! WHEN 19 & 20 March (Sat/Sun), 11am–5pm WHERE HomeTeamNS Sembawang FEES Free REGISTER shiyin_soh@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6708-6679 Indulge in free-flow Mexican churros and yogurt, and take part in free try-outs and activities such as KpopX Fitness, Zumba and Inflatables. Also look forward to the flea mart, photo booth and SPF & SCDF exhibition booths. Everyone is welcome. The first 100 HomeTeamNS members to preregister will receive a goodie bag worth $50!

WEALTH STRATEGIES FOR PROFESSIONALS WHEN 21 April (Thu), 3–5pm WHERE Seminar room FEES Free (light refreshments will be served) ENQUIRIES shiyin_soh@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6708-6679 Learn how to attain your personal financial goals! Topics at this session include: cashflow position, home loans, leveraging your CPF,wealth accumulation and management strategies,wealth protection strategies,and tax saving strategies. The talk is conducted by Mr Yeo Wee Khin, managing partner at IPP Financial Advisers PL.

UNDERSTANDING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM WHEN 29 March (Tue), 7.30–9.30pm & 30 April, 10am–12pm WHERE Seminar room FEES Free ENQUIRIES shiyin_soh@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6708-6679 This talk aims to educate members of the public about the importance of the immune system as well as the benefits of protein supplements. It also hopes to explain how highly hydrolysed protein can help transform your body in less than 90 days.

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courses

BALESTIER TO SIGN UP, CALL MR KENNETH KWEK AT 6708-6639 OR EMAIL KENNETH_KWEK@HOMETEAMNS.SG

TENNIS

ZUMBA

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Tennis Court ADULTS Mon 7pm, 8.30pm 4 sessions, 1.5 hrs each $166.90 (MEMBERS) $179.75 (SAFRA/PASSION) $192.60 (GUESTS) AGES 3-14 Sun 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am 4 sessions, 1 hr each $111.25 (MEMBERS) $119.80 (SAFRA/PASSION) $128.40 (GUESTS)

BALLET

Dance Studio ADULTS Wed 7pm 10 sessions, 1.5 hrs each $125 (MEMBERS) $150 (SAFRA/PASSION) $166.65 (GUESTS)

YOGA FLOW

Dance Studio Sun 8am 6 sessions, 1 hr each $104.85 (MEMBERS) $115.55 (SAFRA/PASSION) $128.40 (GUESTS) AGES 7-12 Sun 9.30am 8 sessions, 1.5 hrs each $171.20 (MEMBERS) $192.60 (SAFRA/PASSION) $214 (GUESTS)

CHINESE DANCE

Dance Studio ADULTS Wed 8.30pm 10 sessions, 1.5 hrs each $91.65 (MEMBERS) $110 (SAFRA/PASSION) $122.20 (GUESTS)

RUSSIAN MARTIAL ARTS

Multi-Purpose Room Tue 7.30pm, Sat 10am 8 sessions, 2 hrs each $145.50 (MEMBERS) $162.60 (SAFRA/PASSION) $224.70 (GUESTS)

Multi-Purpose Room Mon 7.30pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each $101.65 (MEMBERS) $117.70 (SAFRA/PASSION) $133.75 (GUESTS)

JUDO

Multi-Purpose Room Sun 4pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each $107 (MEMBERS) $112.35 (SAFRA/PASSION) $117.70 (GUESTS)

BADMINTON

Multi-Purpose Hall Sun 1pm 4 sessions, 2 hrs each BEGINNERS $128.40 (MEMBERS) $144.45 (SAFRA/PASSION) $160.50 (GUESTS) INTERMEDIATE $160.50 (MEMBERS) $176.55 (SAFRA/PASSION) $192.60 (GUESTS)

NEW!

Swimming Pool Thu 6.45pm, 7.45pm 4 sessions, 1 hr each $58.85 (MEMBERS) $69.55 (SAFRA/ PASSION) $80.25 (GUESTS)

JUMPING FITNESS

Dance Studio Sat, Sun 4.30pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each $119.80 (MEMBERS) $136.95 (SAFRA/PASSION) $154.05 (GUESTS)

FRE E

TR ASS IALS A N ESS MEN D TS!

LINE DANCE

NEW!

Dance Studio Mon, Tue, Thu 7pm 10 sessions, 2 hrs each $45 (MEMBERS) $50 (SAFRA/PASSION) $55 (GUESTS)

HATHA YOGA

Multi-Purpose Room Wed 7.30pm 10 sessions, 1.5 hrs each $74.90 (MEMBERS) $80.25 (SAFRA/PASSION) $85.60 (GUESTS)

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SWIMMING

Register for new sessions starting April 2016, and receive a FREE Welcome Pack comprising a swim cap, swim noodle and mesh bag worth $25! (While stocks last.)

Conducted by our newly appointed Torpedo Swim Team at Balestier and Bukit Batok cluhouses. For more information, enquire at 6681-5778 or visit www.hometeamns.sg.

Swimming Pool Courses available for Toddlers, Children, Adults and Private Coaching; 12 sessions, 1 hr each $224.70 (MEMBERS) (Prices as usual!) $247.15 (SAFRA/HOMETEAMNS SOCIAL MEMBERS) $278.20 (GUESTS)

HomeTeamNS Management reserves the right to cancel or postpone the courses offered with prior notice via email and website. In the event of cancellation of a course, a full refund will be made to participants who have paid before the commencement of the course. Please visit www.HomeTeamNS.sg for updates on the courses offered. Fees are inclusive of 7% GST.

AQUA AEROBICS

BUKIT BATOK

SEMBAWANG

TO SIGN UP, CALL MS CECILIA GOH AT 6705-9458 OR EMAIL CECILIA_GOH@HOMETEAMNS.SG

TO SIGN UP, CALL SHI YIN AT 6708-6679 OR EMAIL SHIYIN_SOH@HOMETEAMNS.SG

YOGA

Dance Studio Wed 8pm 10 sessions, 1.5 hr each $107 (MEMBERS) $117.70 (SAFRA/PASSION) $128.40 (GUESTS)

ZUMBA BALLET

Dance Studio AGES 3-6 Tue 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm Sat, Sun 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each $122 (MEMBERS) $134.20 (SAFRA/PASSION) $146.40 (GUESTS)

BOKWA

Dance Studio Thu 8pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each $107 (members) $117.70 (SAFRA/PAssion) $128.40 (guests)

LATIN DANCE

(Solo) Dance Studio Thu 7pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each $85.60 (MEMBERS) $96.30 (SAFRA/PASSION) $128.40 (GUESTS)

LINE DANCING

NEW!

Dance Studio 10 sessions, 1 hr each BASIC Fri 8pm $90.95 (MEMBERS) $101.65 (SAFRA/PASSION) $112.35 (GUESTS) INTERMEDIATE Tue 7pm $85.60 (MEMBERS) $94.15 (SAFRA/PASSION) $103 (GUESTS)

SWIMMING Swimming Pool

NEW sessions: Details same as Balestier (see left).

Dance Studio Mon 7pm, Wed 7pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each $85.60 (MEMBERS) $96.30 (SAFRA/PASSION) $102.70 (GUESTS)

AIKIDO

Dance Studio Sat 3pm 10 sessions, 75min each $144.45 (MEMBERS) $160.50 (SAFRA/PASSION) $176.55 (GUESTS)

PILATES

Dance Studio Fri 7pm 12 sessions, 1 hr each $117.70 (MEMBERS) $128.40 (SAFRA/PASSION) $141.20 (GUESTS)

TAEKWONDO

Dance Studio Sat 5pm, 6pm 10 sessions, 1 hr each $85.60 (MEMBERS) $94.15 (SAFRA/PASSION) $102.70 (GUESTS)

TENNIS

ADULTS Tennis court Tue 7pm (Beginners), 8.30pm (Intermediate) 4 sessions, 1.5 hrs each $166.90 (MEMBERS) $179.75 (SAFRA/PASSION) $192.60 (GUESTS) AGES 3-4 Sat 8am AGES 4-7 Sat 9am AGES 7-11 Sat 10am AGES 11-14 Sat 11am 4 sessions, 1 hr each $111.25 (MEMBERS) $119.80 (SAFRA/PASSION) $128 (GUESTS)

YOGA

ZUMBA TONING

AQUAROBICS

ZUMBA FITNESS

Seminar Room Mon 7.30pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each $96 (MEMBERS) $120 (SAFRA/PASSION) $144 (GUESTS)

(Ladies only) Swimming Pool Mon 9am, Tue 6.30pm, 8pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each PACKAGE: $80 (MEMBERS) $104 (SAFRA/ PASSION) $128 (GUESTS)

Seminar Room Sun 9.30am 8 sessions, 1 hr each $96 (MEMBERS) $120 (SAFRA/ PASSION) $144 (GUESTS)

Seminar Room Sun 10.30am 8 sessions, 1 hr each $80 (MEMBERS) $104 (SAFRA/ PASSION) $128 (GUESTS)

PAY-AS-YOU-COME: $12 (MEMBERS) $15 (SAFRA/ PASSION) $18 (GUESTS) FRONTLINE 39

on the edge

I WILL SURVIVE!

Inspired by Running Wild with Bear Grylls and wilderness movie The Revenant, we get into survival mode

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Number of broken vertebrae British adventurer Bear Grylls suffered in a parachuting accident when he was 23.

Eight months later he conquered Everest

62 YEARS OLD

The age of Perth grandfather Reg Foggerdy when he survived six days without food or water in the Australian desert by eating black ants

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133 DAYS Chinese sailor Poon Lim survived this long alone on an 8ft square raft in the South Atlantic during WWII. He even caught a shark and sucked its blood to quench his thirst!

360 KG The weight of the boulder that trapped Aron Ralston during an accident in the Utah desert in 2003. He had to free himself by amputating his own forearm using a dull pocketknife

USD

$10m

Living on the edge has its perks. Bear Grylls should easily survive on his currrent estimated fortune

WORDS DENISE FLETCHER PHOTO GETTY IMAGES

How do mortals overcome an emergency in the wilderness? Think MacGyver meets Grizzly Adams. And a strong stomach certainly helps...

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