The Tweeter (Apr-Jun 2015)

YOUR COMMUNITY BULLETIN OF KEMBANGAN - CHAI CHEE

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April - June 2015

TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MR LEE KUAN YEW PG-3

BUDGET 2015 SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE PG-12

Stand United As One Nation

Adviser’s note I 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 fight And have finished your race.

We will press on.

We will soar on wings like eagles, We will run and not grow weary We 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

Goodbye and Thank You Mr Lee Kuan Yew

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April - June 2015

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CONTENTS 2 Adviser’s Note 3 Tribute to the Late Mr Lee Kuan Yew 5 One Comm Day

12 Budget 2015 Something for Everyone 14 Estate Enhancements Bus Services

Enhancement Programme

8 The Kaleidoscope

Keeping You Safe

11 Kids Holiday Activities

16 Chingay & Town Day

Free Fun Frenzy

18 Glimpse into the Future

The Kampong Family Fiesta

Durian Fiesta 2015!

Chief Editor PROF. TEO CHENG SWEE, JP PBM Editors MR RAHUL KUMAR JANAK SHAH MS NORAMI ALIZA HARON Creative Director MR LEE NGEE CHEW Editorial Coordinator CHEN YINGQI KELLY Business Relations MR TYLER LIM Chief Photographer MR SHENG YEE ZHER Photographer MR TAN WAN LEE Member MR NEO CHEE YONG Member MS EDLYN TAN Member MS SAMANTHA LAU LIXIA Publishing Consultant REGENT MEDIA PTE LTD Publisher CECILIA WOO Managing Editor BEN POON Editor ADORA WONG Art Director JUNLONG LOH Graphic Designer PYAE PHYO OO Photographer VICTOR TOH Production Manager MARINA CHONG Printer KHL PRINTING CO PTE LTD For advertising enquires, please email sales@regentmedia.sg A PUBLICATION OF K-CC No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of the Publisher.

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ONE COMMUNITY DAY

Many young men earnestly took on the taxing task of loading bags of rice onto lorries

Residents of all ages gathered together in the early morning to volunteer their time

One Community Day 2015 The residents of Kembangan-Chai Chee came together on February 1, 2015 to assist in helping the area’s needy families

Volunteers patiently sorted out the supplies into bags and neatly arranged them into rows

Food supplies were unboxed by tireless volunteers so that they could be distributed

The large number of children assisting with the distribution made for a heartwarming sight

Volunteers being briefed about their respective responsibilities

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ONE COMMUNITY DAY

Residents of Kembangan-Chai Chee congregated together and were given an encouraging speech by Advisor Tan Chuan-Jin

A group of neighbourly youths shared a laugh together

The volunteers worked in teams to transport the bags of rice efficiently The assortment of foodstuff was well-organised

Aside from interacting with the residents, Adviser Tan also took to giving homes fresh coats of paint

Though there was much to be done around the several estates, there was strength in numbers as there were many volunteers

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Some of the tasks involved a lot of scrubbing and washing

Furniture had to be moved out of some houses so that the volunteers could clean the areas

TRIBUTE DINNER

Two jovial guitarists went around serenading guests with classic tunes the entire evening

Residents who needed help getting around were well-taken care of by their compassionate neighbours

Some 2,000 residents from the pioneer generation gathered together during the tribute dinner

An engaging dragon dance, among others, was held to entertain the guests

Many elderly residents were happy to have been able to meet with Adviser Tan

Age did not come between the residents and the young and old spent quality time together

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

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)

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THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Golden Jubilee Love 50 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

Rang De Holi Also known as the festival of love, the ancient Hindu festival saw many celebrants coated with a vibrant spectrum of colours

March 2015 - Rang De Holi

March 2015 - Rang De Holi

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Feb 2015 - Golden Jubilee @ Qian Xi Restaurant

Anti Bicycle Theft Mural Competition

Jan 2015 - Mural Painting @ Chai Chee

Jan 2015 - Mural Painting @ Chai Chee

Lunar New Year Orange Distribution

Feb 2015 - Geylang Serai Market

Feb 2015 - Chai Chee Shophouse

Feb 2015 - Chai Chee Shophouse

Feb 2015 - Temple Visit

Feb 2015 - Geylang Seria Market

Feb 2015 - Geylang Serai Market Feb 2015 - Changi Road Shophouse

Visited over 300 shops and 23 temples in 2 weeks.

Feb 2015 - Temple Visit

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THE KALEIDOSCOPE

CNY Celebration Residents get together during this Lunar New Year and Lo Hei for a prosperity year ahead

Feb 2015 - CNY Lunch @ SAC

Feb 2015 - Starville CNY Celebration

Feb 2015 - KCC CNY Dinner

Feb 2015 - CNY Lunch @ SAC

Feb 2015 - Ansar CNY Dinner

Feb 2015 - KCC CNY Dinner

Feb 2015 - Starville CNY Celebration

Feb 2015 - Starville CNY Celebration

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Feb 2015 - KCC CNY Dinner

KIDS HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Free Fun Frenzy Have 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 West The saga trees here are abundant, so if in the habit of picking saga seeds this will be a happy hunting ground.

Police Heritage Centre Check out various exhibits documenting the genesis and development of the Singapore Police Force. Advance reservation required.

Changi Airport Terminal 3 The 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.

Punggol Promenade Nature Walk Home 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.

Bukit Batok Nature Park Developed on the site of an abandoned quarry, this lush expanse a popular spot with nature lovers offers several scenic walking routes.

The Animal Resort Get up-close with different feathered friends and for a small sum have a go and feeding them.

A store and cafĂŠ are also available on-site.

Aqua Playground @ 112 Katong The kids will be have a ball of a time running around as water rains out of various colourful contemporary contraptions.

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BUDGET 2015

Budget 2015 Building Our Future, Strengthening Social Security

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Something for Everyone

Full waiver of national exam fees (PSLE, GCE ‘N’, ‘O’, ‘A’ levels). Inclusive of ITE and Polytechnics MOE Enhanced Financial Assistance Scheme for students - Subsidized fare for school bus - Transport credit for students taking public transport Additional top-ups of $150 to Edusave accounts for students aged 7 to 16 years old, on top of the annual contribution of up to $240 • All Children Development Account (CDA) will have a one-off top-up of $300 to $600 depending on Annual Value of Home, for children aged 6 years and below • Students aged 17 to 20 years old will receive a top-up of $250 to $500 to their Post-Secondary Education Account depending on Annual Value of Home

Working Adults • From 2016, all Singaporean will receive a regular top-up of $500 SkillsFuture Credit with no expiry date. Credits can be used for related courses upgrade supported by public agencies • Fresh graduates from polytechnic and ITE will be matched to employers to work and train towards industry-recongnised certification under the SkillsFuture Earn & Learn Programme. Both parties will receive substantial support from the Government once signed up • Training costs for courses will be funded by MOE and WDA which will be enhanced to a minimum of 90% for all Singaporean aged 40 years and above • A SkillsFuture Study Awards will be given to Singaporeans who are seeking to develop deeper specialized skills.

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Coping with Costs of Living • All HDB households will receive 1 month to 3 months of Service & Conservancy Charges rebates depending on no. of rooms flat • Taxpayers will enjoy a one-off tax rebate of 50%, capped at $1000 for income earned in 2014 • Starting 1 May 2015, all Foreign Domestic Worker Concessionary Levy will be cut from $120 to $60 for household with children aged below 16 years old • From 2015, all Singaporean will receive $50 more under cash component for Goods and Services Tax Vouchers (GST)

Elderly • Eligible Singaporeans aged 55 and above will receive a one-off Seniors’ Bonus of $150 to $600, depending on age group • The Silver Support Scheme will be implemented in 2016 to support lower income Singaporeans aged 65 and above in retirement years.

Retirement • Increase CPF Salary Ceiling to $6000 from 2016 and raise the Supplementary Retirement Scheme contribution cap • All CPF contributors aged 55 above will earn 1% extra interest on 1st $60,000 balances, earn an additional 1% interest on 1st $30,000 of CPF balances. Earn up to 6% interest in total.

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ESTATE ENHANCEMENTS

Within Kembangan – Chai Chee, there are two buses which had the service improved.

SERVICE 222 – Bedok Interchange Improvement: Added 1 double deck bus for both peak periods Loop Service Bus Stop Code Road / Bus Stop Description

84641

New Upp Changi Rd • Bedok Stn • Opp Blk 32 Chai Chee Rd • Blk 24

84559 84569

• Opp Blks 50/51 • Opp Blk 53

84039 84029

Loop Service Bus Stop Code Road / Bus Stop Description 84579 84589 84011 84021 84031 84041

Chai Chee Dr • Aft Chai Chee St • Bef New Upp Changi Rd New Upp Changi Rd • Chai Chee Ind Pk • Blk 32 • Bedok Stn • Blk 221A

SERVICE 2 – Changi Village Terminal to New Bridge Road Terminal Convert 2 12-metre buses to Double Deck bus Direction 1: Changi Village Terminal to New Bridge Road Terminal Loop Service Bus Stop Code Road / Bus Stop Description 84039 84029 84019 83099 83079 83059 83049 83029 82069 82049

New Upp Changi Rd • Bedok Stn • Opp Blk 32 • Opp Chai Chee Ind Pk Changi Rd • Aft Perpetual Succour Ch • Bef Siglap Plain • Mjd Kassim • Bef Lor 110 Changi • Bef Jamiyah Home • Aft GE Life Ctr • Joo Chiat Cplx

Direction 2: New Bridge Road Terminal to Changi Village Terminal Loop Service Bus Stop Code Road / Bus Stop Description 82011 82032 82061 83011 83031 83062 83081 84011 84021 84031

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Sims Ave • Aft Tg Katong Cplx • Blk 416 • Eunos Stn Sims Ave East • Casa Sarina • Opp Hong San Si Tp • Kembangan Stn • Opp Perpetual Succour Ch New Upp Changi Rd • Chai Chee Ind Pk • Blk 32 • Bedok Stn

Keeping You Safe Community policing in Kembangan-Chai Chee so that residents can sleep better at night

Community Policing System (COPS)

Benefits of COPS

Drivers for Change • Changing demographics • Rising public expectations • Advances in technology

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

Enhance NPC Capabilities • Crime Strike Force • Community Policing Unit

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

Leverage on Technology • Police Camera Network • Enhanced NPP

Expanded Community Outreach • Widen police interaction with community partners • Involve local stakeholders through Community Safety and Security Programmes • Conduct interactive foot and bicycle patrols

Road Safety Enhancement Notice 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

Kembangan-Chai Chee Citizens’ Consulative Committee

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CHINGAY 2015

Chingay 2015 Bright rays of colours showcasing our multiculture nation

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ANSAR TOWN DAY

Ansar Town Day A day of buzzing laughters and awesome performances

Upcoming Town Day Events Date: 27 June15, Saturday Time: 7:30pm to 10pm Venue: Blk 61 Chai Chee, Hardcourt

Date: 25 July 15, Saturday Time: 7:30pm to 9pm Venue: Blk 54 Chai Chee Street, Basketball Court

Date: 9 & 10 August15, Sunday & Monday Time: 7:30pm to 9pm (Sun) 10am to 1pm (Mon)

Date: 26 September 15, Saturday Time: 7:30pm to 10pm Venue: Telok Kurau Park

Venue: Open field @ Kg Kembangan Chai-Chee CC

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GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE

THE FOLLOWING LIST IS A SNAPSHOT OF EVENTS FROM APRIL TO JUNE 2015 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 MultiRacial 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.

6.30 am till 10.00 pm

One Day Outing @JB : Fruit farm, durian and shopping

KembanganChai Chee GROs

Pls contact CC for more details nearer to date.

28 June 2015

Kg Ubi CC Kg Kembangan CC Chai Chee

Date Start & End

Day

Duration/Time

Courses

Code & Room

Trainer

Fees

28 April 2015 to 14 July 2015

Tue

12 Sessions 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Basic Bahasa Indonesia

C22766594 #02-02

Rickieno Bajuri

$95 (M) $100 (NM)

28 April 2015 to 16 June 2015

Tue

8 Sessions 7pm - 8.30pm

Hatha Yoga (Elementary & INT )

C22885937 #01-04

Khoo Boon Seng, Vincent

$50 (M) $55 (NM)

Thurs

1 Session 7.00pm -10.00pm

50.Taste - Secret Recipes ~ Peranakan Style (Nonya Dumpling & Dessert)

C22512921 #02-04 Halal Kitchen

Alan, Seet Yew Liam

$20 (M) $25 (NM) Ingredient fees: $5 - $10

Fri

1 Session 7.00pm -10.00pm

50.Taste - Local Delights (Cooking ~ Peranakan Style)

C22517047 #02-04 Halal Kitchen

Alan, Seet Yew Liam

$20 (M) $25 (NM) Ingredient fees: $5 - $10

23 April 2015

15 May 2015

1 Session 2.00pm – 5.00pm

11 April 2015

Sat

26 April 2015

Sun

1 Session 3.00pm - 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

Creative Towel Crafts

C22522870 #02-01

Ms Chua Mui Leng

$15 (M) $25 (NM)

*Details are updated at time of print. Residents are strongly encouraged to confirm event details nearer to date.

For enquiries, please call: Kg Kembangan CC: 6449 6022, Kg Ubi CC: 6745 9919 18 THE TWEETER APRIL-JUNE 2015

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)

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