east coast news issue 95 ( apr/may 2014 )

Wishing All Wonderful Mothers

HAPPY MOTHER’S

DAY

HAPPY MOTHER’S

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QUIZ: BUILDING A CONSIDERATE COMMUNITY

WIN A $10 SHOPPING VOUCHER!

NEWS

bes t home , b r igh t e r fu ture

EAST COASTMCI (P) 010/03/2014

Issue 95 for April / May 2014

East Coast Town Council, Block 206 Bedok North Street 1, #01-353, Singapore 460206 Tel: 1800-444 9549 Fax: 6444 0775 www.ectc.org.sg

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SG 50 PHOTO CONTESTUPDATES ON UPGRADING PROJECTS

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Wishing All Wonderful Mothers

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A Considerate CommunityA Considerate Community

Littering in lifts Cluttered corridors Littering at community areas

Feeding pigeons Use the recycling binPark your bicycle at allocated bicycle parking area

Name: _________________________________________________ NRIC: ________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

Postal Code: _________________________ Contact No.: _________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________________ Division: ____________________________

REGULATIONS

1. Fill in your personal details, cut out the quiz and mail to:

Quiz for Issue #95, East Coast Town Council, Block 206 Bedok North Street 1, #01-353, Singapore 460206.

2. Closing date is 23 June 2014.

3. Only residents of East Coast GRC and Joo Chiat SMC are eligible to participate.

Quiz Issue 95 for April/ May 2014

GO TO www.everythingeast.sg

for food, people, places

and everything else

in the East of Singapore.

S/N Name NRIC 1 Bhasanthy Devi SXXX0205B 2 Cheryl Lin Jiahui SXXX1081Z 3 Cheung Sai Kit SXXX8779H 4 Goh Geok Hong SXXX3698C 5 Lim Hoi Loi SXXX6475B 6 Mohammedu Anis SXXX0742I 7 Mohani Binte Othman SXXX5269B 8 Ong Wei Long Kevin SXXX7764B 9 Patrina Sia SXXX4160F 10 Siti Madinah Bte Abdullah SXXX9955E

CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNERS OF QUIZ #94

Which of these do NOT show examples of considerate behaviour? Mark the corresponding boxes with an X.

这些图中哪些显示没有公德心的行为? 请以X标记在相应的框中。

Yang mana di antara berikut tidak menunjukkan contoh tingkah laku yang bertimbang rasa? Tandakan X pada kotak yang berkenaan.

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Convenience versus consideration for others - did you choose the right practices in Issue #94’s quiz?

GOOD PRACTICES FOR EVERYONEGOOD PRACTICES FOR EVERYONE

CLEARING YOUR CLUTTERED CORRIDOR

Clear up bulky items along the corridors to prevent clutter.

清除走廊上的大件物品，不要造成杂乱无章的局面。

Pastikan tiada barangan besar di sepanjang koridor supaya tidak menyempitkan koridor.

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KEEPING THE VOID DECK CLEAN

Litter and food receptacles at community areas, such as the tables at void decks, attract pests.

在邻里范围如组屋楼下的桌子上遗留垃圾和食品容器，也会招来害虫。

Sampah dan bekas makanan yang ditinggalkan di kawasan awam komuniti, seperti di meja di ruang perhimpunan komuniti, akan menarik haiwan perosak.

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CYCLING ON THE CYCLING TRACK

This will avoid dangerous collisions.

这可以帮助避免危险的碰撞。

Ini supaya anda boleh mengelakkan bahaya pelanggaran.

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DO YOUR PART as a Resident of Our TownDO YOUR PART as a Resident of Our Town

Although we have a team of dedicated conservancy workers, residents should do their part too. Dispose of your waste properly, do not litter, and clean up after your pets. Let’s keep East Coast clean together!

Convenience versus consideration for others - did you choose the right practices in Issue #94’s quiz?

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UpdatesUpdates

Blks 36 to 40 Bedok South Ave 2/Rd

Bringing you the best home, brighter futureHOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME (HIP)

ON UPGRADING PROJECTS

Blks 107 to 220 Bedok North Rd Blks 134 to 139 Bedok North St 2/Ave 3

UPCOMING WORKSWHERE STATUS

Blks 41 to 44, 59 Bedok South Rd, 57A and 62 to 65 New Upper Changi Rd

Main poll was conducted from 8 November to11 November 2013 with more than 88% supporting votes. Work has started.

Blks 51 to 57 New Upper Changi Rd The main poll exercise conducted garnered about 83% support for the upgrading progamme.

Blks 1, 4 and 5 Changi Village Rd About 75% of the residents showed their support in the straw poll. We will need more than 75% support from the residents before we can proceed with the HIP.The committee hopes to see more support as this upgrading programme is beneficial for families especially those with elderly.

Blks 130 to 133 Bedok North St 2 Supporting votes for this upgrading programme were 88%. The main poll was conducted on 18 and 19 January 2014.

COMPLETED WORKS

IMPROVEMENT WORKSHere are the facilities we have installed and upgraded recently.

Upgrading Senior Citizens Fitness Corners at Blk 15 Bedok South Rd

Reconstruction of footpath from Blk 1 - 4, 6, 19, 20 & 21 Bedok South Rd / Ave 1 / 2

Fitness corner for elderly at Blk 22 Bedok South Ave 1

Upgrading of children’s playground at Blk 23 Bedok South Ave 1

Upgrading of flooring at children’s playground at Blk 10C Bedok South Ave 2

Construction of covered linkways from overhead bridge to Blk 140 Bedok North St 2

New covered linkway from Blk 409/410 Bedok North St 1 to existing linkway to precinct pavilion

Construction of linkway between Blk 220 multi-storey carpark, Bedok Central to bus stop


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The NRP programme is fully funded by the government and at no point of time will our contractors ask for any form of payment. Please contact the Project Management Office* to report on such fraud.

Two dialogue sessions were held to gather residents’ feedback for Changi Simei’s Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP) on 9 March. Food and drinks were provided during the sessions, as residents looked at the design proposals and mingled with Member of Parliament Ms Jessica Tan and the other panel members. Issues and suggestions that were raised by residents included more design colour schemes and requests for advance notice to be given before upgrading works commence.

COMPLIMENT F ROM TH E RESIDENTSCOMPLIMENT F ROM TH E RESIDENTS

Hi Mr Chow,

Thank you for the prompt response to

my email and the quick action taken to

tackle the insect problem that I brought

to your attention. I have seen some of

your people attending to the said tree a

while ago. It is very much appreciated.

Regards, Raymond Ong

give us your feedback. . .

Do you have any feedback which would help to improve the estate for you and your neighbours?

Please contact us at 1800 444 9549 or email us at [email protected]. You can also download the iTown app by scanning the QR code above.

NEIGHBOURHOOD RENEWAL PROGRAMME (NRP)

Changi Simei Zone 3 & 4

NEIGHBOURHOOD RENEWAL PROGRAMME (NRP)

* Project Management Office contact number is 8612 6950 (24 Hour Hotline) • Email: [email protected]

The construction of the new Hawker Centre and multi-storey car park at Bedok Town Centre has begun, and works are expected to be completed in the last quarter of 2014.

REMAKING OUR HEARTLANDS (ROH)

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Item Description of workRates ($)

(before 7% GST)

1 Labour for checking of defective wiring and fittings, including resetting of MCB / Consumer unit as required 17.00

2 Supply and fix of replacement 6 to 32 Amp MCB (single pole) 17.00

3 Supply and fix of replacement 6 to 32 Amp MCB / Isolator (double pole) 60.00

4 Supply and fix of replacement single gang switch complete with moulded surface mounting box 18.00

5 Supply and fix of replacement 2 to 5 gang switch complete with moulded surface mounting box 26.00

6 Supply and fix of replacement single gang 13 Amp switch socket outlet, complete with moulded surface mounting box 18.00

7 Supply and fix of replacement double gang 13 Amp switch socket outlet, complete with moulded surface mounting box 22.00

8 Supply and fix of replacement a 15 / 20 Amp switch socket outlet, complete with moulded surface mounting box 30.00

9 Supply and fix of replacement a 40 Amp, 30mA sensitivity Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (RCCB) 72.00

10 Supply and fix of replacement a 60 Amp, 30mA sensitivity Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (RCCB) 92.00

11 Supply and fix of replacement white batten lamp holder 13.00

12 Supply and fix of replacement double pole water heater switch complete with pilot lamp and white moulded surface mounting box 18.00

13Supply and fix of replacement moulded insulated bayonet-type batten lamp holder, 5 Amp with skirt, 3 terminals and loop-in earth terminals

10.00

ELECTRICAL WORKS / 电气设备项目 / KERJA-KERJA ELEKTRIK / kpd;rhug; gzpfs;For appointment, you may call Chuan Soon M&E Pte Ltd at 8661-5996. Rates are valid from 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2017.

Item Description of work UnitRates ($)

(before 7% GST)

1 Replacing a letterbox lock Per item 35.00

2Replacing kitchen M.S casement windows panels * Plain * Tinted

Per item 72.0082.00

3Replacing window louvred blade* Clear glass blade* Aluminium blade

Per item 12.0018.00

4 Replacing hinges for aluminium bin chute hopper cover or bathroom door Per item 40.00

BUILDING WORKS / 房屋设备项目 / KERJA-KERJA BANGUNAN / fl;llg; gzpfs;For an appointment, you may call Quek & Tan Building Contractors Pte Ltd at 9298 0971.Rates are valid from 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2017.

Item Description of workRates ($)

(before 7% GST)

1 Labour for clearing of chokes in a floor trap / wash basin / sink 18.00

2 Labour for clearing of chokes in a WC system 25.00

3 Labour for repairing over flowing 9 / 4.5 litres plastic WC cistern / leaking water pipe including renewing washer 12.00

4 Repair to 3.5 litres WC flushing cistern including replacement of all fittings and accessories 100.00

5 Supply and fix of replacement 13mm dia brass water tap 18.00

6 Supply and fix of replacement chromium plated brass lever tap/pillar tap 55.00

7 Labour only for replacement of bib or pillar tap 20.00

8Supply and fix of replacement flexible inlet pipe not exceeding 450mm long in replacement for wash basin / sink / WC cistern; complete with connectors

16.00

9 Supply and fix of replacement PVC bottle trap and waste outlet fittings for wash basin / sink 40.00

10 Supply and fix of replacement kitchen UPVC floor trap with vent pipe including hacking and reinstatement 180.00

11 Supply and fix of replacement kitchen UPVC floor trap without vent pipe including hacking and reinstatement 160.00

12 Supply and fix of replacement white-coloured pedestal WC pan (excluding cistern) including hacking and reinstatement 200.00

13 Supply and fix of replacement white-coloured squatting WC pan (excluding cistern) including hacking and reinstatement 260.00

14 Supply and fix of plastic floor trap grating 12.00

East Coast Town Council has worked with our term contractors to offer handyman services to the residents of East Coast Town. The types of handyman services available and corresponding charges (valid from 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2017) are listed below. To avoid dispute over the charges, do confirm with the contractor (numbers are listed below) the type of services you need and the specifications of the materials to be used/installed.On receipt of payment, contractors should issue official receipts.

Please note that charges are based on work done during office hours (Mondays to Fridays: 8.30am – 5pm, Saturdays: 8.30am – 1pm). The contractors do not offer these services after office hours, on Sundays or on Public Holidays.

SANITARY WORKS / 卫生水喉设备项目 / KERJA-KERJA SANITARI / Jg;GuTg; gzpfs;For an appointment, you may call Nam Plumbing Engineering Pte Ltd at 9666 7057.Rates are valid from 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2017.

HANDYMAN SERVICES设备维修服务 / PERKHIDMATAN RENCAM / gOJghHg;Gr; Nritfs;

Old East Coast


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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Please provide your name, contact details and location where the photo was taken. Contributors will be given a $20 shopping voucher as a token of appreciation.

Hard copy: Mail to/bring down in person: East Coast Town Council (Attention: PR Department) Blk 206 Bedok North Street 1, #01-353 Singapore 460206

Soft copy: Email to [email protected], with the subject line “Photos from the past”.

Our closing date is Friday, 4 June 2014

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Please provide your name, contact details and location where the photo was taken. Contributors will be given a $20 shopping voucher as a token of appreciation.

Hard copy: Mail to/bring down in person: East Coast Town Council (Attention: PR Department) Blk 206 Bedok North Street 1, #01-353 Singapore 460206

Soft copy: Email to [email protected], with the subject line “Photos from the past”.

Our closing date is Friday, 4 June 2014

With Singapore’s 50th birthday coming up next year, take a walk down memory lane with East Coast. If you have photos of our Town before all the upgrading programmes, share them with us!

With Singapore’s 50th birthday coming up next year, take a walk down memory lane with East Coast. If you have photos of our Town before all the upgrading programmes, share them with us!

PHOTOS FROM THE PASTOld East Coast

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BENEFITS: MEDISAVE TOP-UPS

PIONEER GENERATION PACKAGEThe Government has introduced the Pioneer Generation Package to honour and thank our pioneers for their hard work and dedication. They have made Singapore what it is today.

About 450,000 Singaporeans will benefit from the Pioneer Generation Package.

More details on the Pioneer Generation Package will be provided in the next issue. For more information, visit www.cpf.gov.sg.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Born 1934 and earlier

Born 1935 – 1939

Born 1940 – 1944

Born 1945 – 1949

$800

$600

$400

$200

Living Singapore Citizens who meet 2 criteria: a. Aged 16 and above in 1965 – this means: • Born on or before 31 December 1949 • Aged 65 and above in 2014 and b. Obtained citizenship on or before 31 December 1986.

Those eligible for the Pioneer Generation Package will receive a notification letter in June 2014. Please keep your NRIC address updated.

If you would like to check their eligibility in advance, you can do a self-check at www.cpf.gov.sg/cpf_trans/SSL/pioneers/pgp_Eligibility.asp, or call the Pioneer Generation hotline at 1800-2222-888. You can also approach your nearest Citizen Connect Centres (CCC) listed at www.ecitizen.gov.sg/Topics/Pages/Citizen-Connect-Centre.aspx.

Living Singapore Citizens who meet 2 criteria: • $200 to $800 annually for life (July 2014) • More for older cohorts

MANFAAT: TOKOKAN MEDISAVE

PAKEJ GENERASI PERINTISPemerintah telah memperkenalkan Pakej Generasi Perintis untuk memberikan penghormatan dan mengucapkan terima kasih kepada generasi perintis kita di atas kerja keras dan dedikasi mereka. Mereka telah menjadikan Singapura seperti mana ianya hari ini.

Kira-kira 450,000 orang rakyat Singapura akan mendapat manfaat daripada Pakej Generasi Perintis ini.

Butiran lanjut mengenai Pakej Generasi Perintis akan disediakan dalam isu seterusnya. Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila layari www.cpf.gov.sg.

SIAPAKAH YANG LAYAK?

Dilahirkan pada tahun 1934 dan lebih awal

Dilahirkan pada tahun 1935 – 1939



$800

$600

$400

$200

Warganegara Singapura yang masih hidup yang memenuhi 2 kriteria: a. Berusia 16 tahun dan ke atas pada tahun 1965 – ini bermakna: • Dilahirkan pada atau sebelum 31 Disember 1949 • Berusia 65 tahun dan ke atas pada tahun 2014 dan b. Mendapat kewarganegaraan pada atau sebelum 31 Disember 1986.

Mereka yang layak untuk Pakej Generasi Perintis akan menerima surat pemberitahuan pada bulan Jun 2014. Sila pastikan alamat Kad Pengenalan anda dikemaskini.

Jika anda ingin memeriksa kelayakan mereka terlebih dahulu, anda boleh melakukan pemeriksaan secara sendiri di www.cpf.gov.sg/cpf_trans/SSL/pioneers/pgp_Eligibility.asp, atau hubungi hotline Generasi Perintis di 1800-2222-888. Anda juga boleh ke Pusat-Pusat Hubungan Rakyat yang terdekat (CCC) yang tersenarai di www.ecitizen.gov.sg/Topics/Pages/Citizen-Connect-Centre.aspx.

Warganegara Singapura yang masih hidup yang memenuhi 2 kriteria: • $200 to $800 setiap tahun untuk seumur hidup (Julai 2014) • Lebih kepada kohort yang lebih tua


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益处:填补保健储蓄户头

建国一代配套政府为了答谢我们建国一代长辈们所做出的努力与贡献，并且向他们致敬，推出了建国一代配套。新加坡有今日的成就，建国一代的长辈功不可没。

大约有450,000名新加坡公民将受益于建国一代配套。

我们将在下一期通讯发布更多有关建国一代配套的详情。欲获取更多信息，请浏览 www.cpf.gov.sg。

谁可获取配套?

$800

$600

$400

$200

符合2项标准的新加坡公民:

a. 在1965年时年龄为16岁及以上，即 • 于1949年12月31日或之前出生 • 于2014年时年龄为65岁及以上，以及

b. 于1986年12月31日或之前获取公民权

有资格获取建国一代配套的公民将会在2014年6月收到一份通知书。请确保您身份证上的地址是最近期的。

如果您想预先查询他们的资格，可以上网到www.cpf.gov.sg/cpf_trans/SSL/pioneers/pgp_Eligibility.asp自行查询，或拨打建国一代配套热线1800-2222-888查询。您也

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符合2项标准的新加坡公民:

• 终身每年获取$200至$800 (2014年7月 ) • 更年长人士可获取更高数额

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于1935 – 1939年出生者

于1940 – 1944年出生者

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What HappensWhat HappensTO COLLECTED RECYCLABLES?

MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF)

TO COLLECTED RECYCLABLES?

Recyclables are collected from HDB, landed properties, schools and condos.

Recyclables are sent to MRF to be sorted out.

Same type of recyclables are compressed and baled to form a cube. These cubes will be sent overseas to

be made into new recycled products.

Recyclables are sorted according to their type through a series of sorting processes.


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GO GREEN WITH SEMBCORP AND WIN! Article contributed by SembWaste Pte Ltd

Sembcorp, appointed public waste collector for the Bedok sector, has two easy and popular programmes to promote recycling.

• Go Green Lucky Draw: Bag your recyclables with a lucky draw coupon before depositing them into a recycling bin. Three lucky winners are picked every quarter to receive vouchers from Sembcorp.

• Spot-Captain-Green: A Sembcorp representative randomly approaches residents who are spotted placing recyclables into recycling bins. The lucky residents are awarded with $50 in NTUC vouchers on the spot.

Contact Sembcorp to find out more.

Customer Service Hotline: 1800 278 6135 Email: [email protected]

Mdm Janta Wong from Blk 78 Bedok North Rd was spotted depositing recyclables and rewarded.

Mdm Lee Kim Yock poses with her voucher at Blk 181 Bedok North Rd.

Mdm Long Kooy Wai was seen recycling items at Blk 51 New Upper Changi Rd and presented with a voucher.

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EASTER FUNZ @CHANGI SIMEIResidents had an egg-cellent time celebrating Easter on 13 April at Changi Simei CC, with a cracking lineup of activities prepared for them. They caught toy fish in an inflatable pool, used giant chopsticks to grab capsule ‘eggs’ from a basket, matched six Easter egg designs in 30 seconds, and pinned tails on bunny pictures while blindfolded. There was also a Candy House for redemption of party packs, light snacks and chocolate eggs, as well as a booth to tie-dye T-shirts. The highlight of the event was the Easter egg decoration competition, which saw participants unleashing their eggs-traordinary creativity. Member of Parliament Ms Jessica Tan then gave out the prizes for the contest, bringing an end to the egg-citing day!

BEDOK

Chit Chat @ Bedok is a platform to connect the people to the government, government to people as well as people to people. On the morning of 13 April, Member of Parliament Mr Lim Swee Say met residents to talk about the Pioneer Generation Package. Amongst other issues, residents asked questions about the Package as well as MediShield, which Mr Lim clarified with the most up-to-date information. There were also batik painting and paper crane folding booths to engage residents at the session.

CHIT CHAT @ BEDOK

CHANGI SIMEI


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PIONEER GENERATION PACKAGE SHARING SESSION

PROJECT K.AN

Fengshan SCEC organised sharing sessions on 12 and 26 April at Fengshan CC, with the aim of helping residents understand the Pioneer Generation Package scheme and to clarify their questions. Amongst others, the audience raised questions on MediShield life insurance premiums, additional subsidies for services at specialist outpatient clinics, as well as the difference between government and private hospitals, which the panel helped to clarify. The sessions saw turnouts of a few hundred residents. They were held mainly in English and Mandarin, and included dialects such as Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese and Hainanese to reach out to the elderly residents.

Project K.AN, a canned food donation drive, is an outreach initiative spearheaded by Kampong Chai Chee CC’s Youth Executive Committee (YEC) to show care and concern for the less-privileged living in East Coast GRC. The month-long event came to a record-breaking conclusion on 12 April, when they set the record for “Largest Logo Made of Canned Food” – a 13.8m by 15.5m People’s Association Youth Movement (PAYM) logo made up of 12,500 cans. Member of Parliament Mr Lee Yi Shyan presented a donation to the Community Welfare Development Fund, as well as tokens of appreciation to the donors and partners. Volunteers then packed and distributed the canned food around Kampong Chai Chee, bringing the project to a heartwarming end.

FENGSHAN

KG CHAI CHEE

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KINDNESS WEEK 2014 WALKATHON

SIGLAP HEALTH SCREENING110 residents aged 50 and older from Siglap Lucky Valley attended a health screening at Siglap CC on 6 April. As part of the Siglap Silver Blueprint programme, these health screenings are to ensure that elderly residents are aware of their physical well-being, as well as allow Siglap grassroots organisations to plan and implement health and wellness-related programmes according to the health trends of the elderly. Residents were screened for illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and strokes, and those above 60 were tested for decline in functional ability such as poor vision, hearing difficulty and decreased leg strength.

For the fourth consecutive year, Siglap South CC’s Youth Executive Committee (YEC) organised its Kindness Week campaign, an initiat ive started in 2011 to reach out to the needy in the Joo Chiat constituency and inculcate a sense of compassion and empathy amongst youth. This year’s Kindness Week culminated in a walkathon on the morning of 13 April. One of the stops during the walkathon was a community wall at Block 3 East Coast Road, where residents were invited to leave their palm prints. The event ended with a mass picnic at East Coast Park, where residents mingled with family, friends and their Member of Parliament Mr Charles Chong.

SIGLAP

JOO CHIAT


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RC RECYCLING SCHEDULE for MAY & JUNE 2014

The above dates and venues are accurate at press time. Please call to check.

WHAT WHEN WHERE CONTACT PHONE

BEDOK

Bedok PAssionArts Village – Kaleidoscope 2 15 Jun 2014, 4pm – 7pmOpen Space between Pasar 16 and Blk 18 Bedok South Rd

Ms Zubaidah Lah 6442 5317

Emergency Preparedness Day 22 Jun 2014, 9am – 12pm Bedok CC Ms Nur Fazlina 6442 5317

National Day Dinner 8 Aug 2014, 7pm – 10pm Blk 15 Bedok South Neighbourhood Park Mr Owen 6442 5317

CHANGI SIMEIIftar 2014 13 Jul 2014, TBC Contact Ms Candy Lim at 6781 6058 for more details

National Day Dinner 2 Aug 2014, 7pm Contact Mr Jeremy Johnson Lim at 6781 6058 for more details

FENGSHAN

Fengshan Art Day (Billboard painting) 5 Jul 2014, Afternoon – Evening The various RCs in FengshanMr Derrick Tay / Mr Kenneth Leong

6449 5136

Fengshan National Day Dinner 2014 3 Aug 2014, 7pm – 10pm Contact Ms Ong Yanyi / Mr Kenneth Leong at 6449 5136 for more details

Fengshan Hari Raya Puasa Celebration 2014 16 Aug 2014, 7.30pm – 9.30pm Contact Mr Kenneth Leong at 6449 5136 for more details

KG CHAI CHEE

Community Sports Festival 15 Jun 2014 Contact Mr Alfian Redzuan at 6241 9878 for more details

National Day Dinner 2 Aug 2014, 7pm Bliss Garden Restaurant at Singapore Expo Ms Nur Sulaiha 6241 9878

National Day Observance Ceremony 8 Aug 2014, 5pm Contact Ms Lina Khairiana at 6241 9878 for more details

SIGLAP

Ayurvedic Clinic (Traditional Indian Medicine) 23 Jun 2014, 6pm – 8pm Siglap CC Mr Teo Yongyang 6449 8040

Siglap’s National Day Dinner 02 Aug 2014, 6pm – 10pm Amphitheatre in front of Blk 51 New Upper Changi Rd Mr Tan Yi Lin 6449 8040

Children’s Football League Every Sat, 4.30pm – 6pm Football field in front of Blk 163 Bedok South Rd Mr David Lee 6449 8040

JOO CHIATMatthew & The Mandarins Concert 12 Jul 2014, 7.30pm Contact Mr Cheoh at 6241 1925 for more details

Joo Chiat National Day Dinner 2014 3 Aug 2014, 7.30pm Contact Ms Tan at 6241 1925 for more details

GRC EVENT One Community Walk 24 Aug 2014, 9am – 1pm Changi Simei CC Mr Dec Tan 6781 6058

Date May & June 2014 Time Address Organised by

BEDOK

Every 3rd Sunday 18 May & 15 Jun 2014 10.30am – 1pm Blk 37 Bedok South Ave 2 #01-445 Bedok Bunga Merah RC

Every last Sunday 25 May & 29 Jun 2014 9am – 11am Blk 10C Bedok South Ave 2 #01-562 Bedok Orchid RC

FENGSHAN

Every 1st Sunday 4 May & 1 Jun 2014 9am – 11am Blk 124 Bedok North Rd #01-155 Fengshan Crystal RC

Every 2nd Sunday 11 May & 8 Jun 2014 10am – 12pm Blk 93 Bedok North St 4 #01-1461 Fengshan Topaz RC

Every 3rd Sunday 18 May & 15 Jun 2014 9am – 11am Blk 104 Bedok North Ave 4 #01-2186 Fengshan Pearl RC

Every last Saturday 31 May & 28 Jun 2014 9am – 12pm Blk 111 Bedok North Rd #01-323/325 Fengshan Jade RC

KG CHAI CHEE

Every 2nd Saturday 10 May & 14 Jun 2014 11am – 1pm Blk 138 Bedok North St 2 #01-147 Kg Chai Chee Ruby RC

Every 2nd Sunday 11 May & 8 Jun 2014 11am – 1pm Blk 221A Bedok Central #01-70 Kg Chai Chee Linear Green RC

Every last Sunday 25 May & 29 Jun 2014 9.30am – 11.30am Blk 775 Bedok Reservoir View #01-335 Kg Chai Chee Longvale RC

SIGLAP

Every 3rd Saturday 17 May & 21 Jun 2014 10am – 1pm Blk 167 Bedok South Ave 3 #01-501 Siglap East RC

Every last Sunday 25 May & 29 Jun 2014 8.30am – 10am Blk 51 New Upper Changi Rd #01-1500 Bedok Ixora RC

Every last Sunday 25 May & 29 Jun 2014 1pm – 3pm Blk 71 Bedok South Rd #01-250 Siglap Lucky Valley RC

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EMERGENCY AND USEFUL NUMBERS

Please call the Town Council at 1800-444-9549 if you have any query/feedback on the following:

ESTATE MAINTENANCEConservancy and cleaning work on common property such as void decks, common corridors and car parks • Mechanical or electrical equipment such as lifts, water pumps, switch rooms and lighting • Landscaping and horticulture maintenance

ENFORCEMENT ACTIONIllegal parking of motor vehicles on common property • Illegal display of signs and banners • Illegal plucking of fruit or shrubs • Indiscriminate dumping of unwanted items • Pilferage of Town Council’s water and electricity • Vandalism of Town Council’s property

To ensure immediate attention on your feedback, contact these agencies directly for the following:

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION, CROWSNational Environment Agency (NEA) ------------ 1800-225 5632Email: [email protected]

Department of Public Cleanliness (DPC) -------- 1800-600 3333 Email: [email protected]

STRAY ANIMALSThe Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) -----1800-476 1600 Email: [email protected]

CDC/FSCS/COMMUNITY CLUBS/CENTRES

South East CDC ------------------------------------------- 6243 8753

Community Mediation Centre ----------------------------- 6325 1600

TRANS Centre (TRANS Family Services) ---------------- 6449 0762

Moral Family Service Centre ------------------------------- 6449 1440

Bedok Community Centre --------------------------------- 6442 5317

Changi Simei Community Club --------------------------- 6781 6058

Fengshan Community Club ------------------------------- 6449 5136

Kg Chai Chee Community Centre ------------------------ 6241 9878

Siglap Community Centre --------------------------------- 6449 8040

Siglap South Community Centre ------------------------- 6241 1925

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)Email: [email protected] ---------------------------- 6287 5355

TRAFFIC LIGHTSLand Transport Authority (LTA) ---------------------- 1800-225 5582 Email: [email protected]

LEASES, TENANCIES, RENOVATIONS, PERMITS, SEASON PARKINGHousing Development Board (HDB) --------------------- 6490 1111 General enquiries: [email protected] Park matters: [email protected]

POLICEPolice Hotline ------------------------------------- 1800-255 0000Bedok North NPC -------------------------------- 1800-244 9999Bedok South NPC -------------------------------- 1800-244 8999Changi NPC --------------------------------------- 1800-587 2999Bedok NPP --------------------------------------- 1800-241 9999Joo Chiat NPP ------------------------------------ 1800-345 9999Siglap NPP ---------------------------------------- 1800-448 9999Tanah Merah NPP -------------------------------- 1800-449 9999

EMERGENCY SERVICESFire / Ambulance ----------------------------------------------- 995Ambulance Service (non-emergency) ----------------------- 1777Police / Radio Police Car -------------------------------------- 999Traffic Jam / Accident Reporting --------------------- 6547 1818Traffic Police (Enquiries) ------------------------------- 6547 0000

SINGAPORE POWERPiped Gas Supply -------------------------------- 1800-752 1800Water Supply ------------------------------------- 1800-284 6600Electricity ------------------------------------------ 1800-778 8888

ESSENTIAL NUMBERS24-Hour EssentialMaintenance Service ----------------------------- 1800-275 5555HDB Branch Office Service Line ---------------- 1800-225 5432

Every Monday (except Public Holidays)YOUR MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT MEET THE PEOPLE SESSIONS (MPS)

Mr Lim Swee Say Minister Prime Minister’s Office MPS : Mondays at 7.30pmVenue : Blk 30 New Upper Changi Rd #01-784 Singapore 461030Tel : 6442 1955 Fax : 6442 9210 Email : [email protected]

Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin OsmanMayor, South East DistrictMinister of StateMinistry of Defence and Ministry of National Development Vice-Chairman of East Coast Town Council MPS : Mondays at 8.00pmVenue : Blk 70 Bedok South Rd #01-278 Singapore 460070Additional MPS: Every last Friday at 8.00pm (except Public Holidays)Venue : Blk 3 Changi Village Rd (facing Changi Ferry Terminal)Tel : 6241 5840 Fax : 6449 5329 Email : [email protected]

Mr Raymond Lim Siang KeatMPS : Mondays at 7.30pmVenue : Blk 119 Bedok North Rd #01-209 Singapore 460119Tel : 6442 9954Fax : 6244 1306 Email : [email protected]

Mr Lee Yi ShyanSenior Minister of State Ministry of Trade & Industry andMinistry of National Development Vice-Chairman of East Coast Town Council MPS : Mondays at 7.30pmVenue : Blk 408 Bedok North Ave 2 #01-38 Singapore 460408Tel : 6241 9935Fax : 6241 9935 Email : [email protected]

Ms Jessica Tan Soon NeoChairman of East Coast Town CouncilMPS : Mondays at 7.30pmVenue : Blk 131 Simei St 1 #01-208 Singapore 520131Tel : 6587 0680Fax : 6587 0681 Email : [email protected]

Mr Charles Chong You Fook Deputy SpeakerMPS : Mondays at 7.30pmVenue : 15 Lorong K Telok Kurau Singapore 425611Tel : 6346 0121Fax : 6348 0289Email : [email protected]

Chairman : Mr Lim Joo Kwan, JP, BBM(L) (Bedok)Co-Chairman : Mr Jason Ong, BBM (Changi Simei)Members : Mr Larry Chua (Bedok) Mr Chandran Nantha Kumar (Changi Simei) Mr Suresh Kumar (Fengshan) Mr Wilson Chua (Fengshan) Ms Ivy Teo (Kg Chai Chee) Mr Sebastian Sim (Kg Chai Chee) Ms Lee Yee Theng (Siglap) Ms Chen Ngee Ann (Joo Chiat) Secretariat : Ms Jolene Wood and Ms Mak Cheng ChengE

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