Community - Tampines Town Council

JUNE 2014
MCI(P) 115/02/2014
OUR
CONSERVANCY
WORKERS pg 6
COMMUNITY
SPORTS
FESTIVAL pg 10
MARATHON
MAN pg 11
Let’s Get
Active
Tampines
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TAMPINES TEMPO
June 2014
CONTENTS
Chairman’s Message
Community Outreach
Engaging Seniors At Block 497,
Lions Befrienders Activity Centre
Announcements & Updates
Connect With Tampines Town Hub
Project Updates
Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP)
Tampines In Focus
The Tireless Workforce... and their Silent Machines
Downtown Line Updates
Coming Home to the HeART of Tampines
EDUCATION
8 Community
Graffiti Community Sharing Session
Incredible Water Repellent Messages Make
Pedestrians Stop and Take Notice
Space
9 Community
Converse, Connect, Create
SPORTS
10 Community
Community Sports Festival
11 Marathon Man of Tampines
in Tampines!
12 HAPPENINGS
A Tampines Symphony
IT Bootcamp
13 Intergenerational
Golden Carnation Welcome Party
Utsavam
14 Vasantha
Pioneer Generation Package Dialogue Session
Dialogue Session & Educational Awards
& your feedback
15 contest
Tampines Celebrates SG50
Events
16 Upcoming
Meet-the-People Session
Community Events
Chairman’s Message
Dear Residents,
It has been an eventful year so far. The adoption of the progressive wage model for our cleaning contracts has
led to an enhancement of the skills and wages of cleaners. At the same time, the cleaning contractors have made
greater investments in the mechanisation of sweeping and washing, making the presence of sophisticated
cleaning equipment in our town ubiquitous.
While we can expect better service, it is a collective effort of the town council, cleaners and residents to achieve
and maintain a clean living environment by keeping it litter free. To serve as a kind reminder as well as to express
appreciation for our cleaners who work tirelessly to keep our estate clean, we will honour them by celebrating
International Cleaners’ Day on Sunday 15 June by giving them a day off. This follows the first No Cleaning Day in
2013 which received strong support from residents based on an email survey.
With the encouraging responses, I am pleased to announce that we will conduct a pilot run from July to December
this year, to give our cleaners a day off every first Sunday of the month, without affecting their pay. Essential
services will continue with a skeletal team for rubbish collection, and cleaning of markets, hawker centres and
neighbourhood centres. Any emergency cleaning needs will still be attended to and residents can always call
EMSU at 1800-275-5555. I look forward to residents’ support to do our part to keep our estate clean.
A number of community initiatives have been developed to benefit residents. For example, residents can now
take the new bus service from Tampines St 32 and St 33 to Tampines Round Market and Hawker Centre at St 11.
亲爱的居民，
On top of that, we have the Trash for Cash pilot programme in Tampines West to encourage recycling within our
community, a collaboration with public waste collector Veolia and National Environmental Agency . If successful,
this programme is expected to be rolled out to the whole Tampines.
In this issue, we are highlighting some of the activities planned by grassroots organisations to foster social
harmony, create interpersonal connectedness and build a sense of community and pride among residents. These
include Music@Tampines, an open-air concert by Singapore Symphony Orchestra and the Community Sports
Festival.
We quizzed the marathon man, Mok Ying Ren, on what keeps him running, while we basked in the tranquility of
his routine training ground, Tampines Eco Green.
If you are seeking peace and quiet in the neighbourhood, check out POD, a community space that serves simple
unpretentious food.
I welcome your suggestions and thoughts about the issues facing our estate. Together we can make Our Tampines
My Best Home.
Sincerely
Baey Yam Keng
Chairman
和小贩中心。此外，为了鼓励社区居民参与垃圾回收再利用，我们还和公共垃圾收集业者威立雅(Veolia)以及国家
环境局合作，在淡滨尼西试推垃圾换现金计划。如果成功，这项计划还会推广到淡滨尼各区。
今年我们的努力取得了不少成果。我们发出的清洁合约采用渐进式薪金模式，既提高清洁员工的薪金，也提升了他
们的技能。与此同时，清洁承包商也投入更多资金，购置更多清扫机器。因此，清洁员工操作效率更高的清洁机器
进行工作，已是随处可见的市镇一景。
服务水平提升，离不开市镇理事会、清洁员工和各位居民的通力合作，一同创造和维持干净的居住环境，让垃圾绝
迹。为了慰劳清洁员工、感谢他们的辛勤工作，我们在此通告，将在6月15日（星期日）庆祝国际清洁员工日，并让
清洁员工放一天假。通过电邮进行的意见调查结果显示，我们在2013年所办的首个“暂停清洁工作日”，也获得居
民热烈响应和支持。
我很高兴地在此宣布，我们将于今年7月至12月实行试验计划，清洁员工会在每个月的第一个星期日获得一天休息，
而且不会影响所得薪金。不过，为了执行必需的服务，我们会保留一支基本工作队伍，收集垃圾，以及清理巴刹、
小贩中心和邻里中心。我们也不会忽略紧急清洁工作，如有需要，居民可以拨1800-275-5555，联系紧急服务小组。
我们希望能获得居民的支持和配合，一起努力，保持社区环境干净整洁。
我们也推行了多项社区惠民计划。其中包括，从淡滨尼32街和33街出发的新巴士路线，川行至11街的淡滨尼圆巴刹
Para Penduduk Yang Dihormati,
Sehingga setakat ini, banyak perkara penting yang telah berlaku. Penggunaan model gaji progresif bagi kontrak kerja
pembersihan kami telah membawa kepada peningkatan kemahiran dan gaji para pekerja pembersih. Pada masa yang
sama, kontraktor kerja pembersihan juga telah membuat pelaburan yang lebih besar dalam penggunaan mesin bagi kerjakerja menyapu dan mencuci, membuatkan kehadiran peralatan pembersihan yang canggih di bandar kami terdapat di
mana-mana.
Sementara kita boleh mengharapkan perkhidmatan yang lebih baik, ia adalah satu usaha kolektif majlis bandaran, pekerja
pembersih dan para penduduk bagi mencapai dan mengekalkan persekitaran hidup yang bersih dengan memastikan
ianya bersih daripada sampah. Untuk dijadikan sebagai peringatan serta untuk merakamkan penghargaan kepada pekerja
pembersih kita yang bekerja tanpa mengenal penat lelah demi menjaga kebersihan estet kita, kami akan memberikan
penghargaan kepada mereka dengan meraikan Hari Pembersih Antarabangsa pada hari Ahad 15 Jun dengan memberikan
mereka cuti sehari. Ini berikutan ‘Hari Tiada Pembersihan’ yang pertama pada tahun 2013, yang mana telah menerima
sokongan yang padu daripada para penduduk berdasarkan satu tinjauan emel.
Dengan sambutan yang menggalakkan ini, sukacita saya mengumumkan bahawa kami akan menjalankan satu ujian
perintis dari bulan Julai hingga Disember tahun ini, untuk memberikan para pekerja pembersih kami cuti sehari pada hari
Ahad pertama setiap bulan, tanpa menjejaskan gaji mereka. Perkhidmatan-perkhidmatan penting akan diteruskan dengan
sebuah pasukan rangka bagi pemungutan sampah, dan pembersihan pasar, pusat penjaja dan pusat kejiranan. Sebarang
keperluan pembersihan kecemasan akan tetap diberikan perhatian dan penduduk boleh menghubungi EMSU di 1800275-5555 pada bila-bila masa. Saya mengharapkan sokongan para penduduk bagi menjalankan tanggungjawab kami
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活动如淡滨尼音乐会(Music@Tampines)，也是我们本期的重点关注。淡滨尼音乐会是由新加坡交响乐团和社区体育
节联手举办的户外音乐会。
我们还在淡滨尼生态园访问了马拉松好手莫英任。这是他进行日常训练的场地，我们沉浸在园里的一片静谧，听着
他娓娓道来是什么给了他坚持跑下去的动力。
如果你想在繁荣忙碌的社区里，寻找一方清净地，欢迎到POD去，在这块社区空间，享用简单实在的美食，沉淀心
灵、享受宁静。
最后，居民如果对社区各方面有问题，我们欢迎大家提出看法和建议。让我们携手经营，共创淡滨尼最美家园。
谨启，
马炎庆
主席
Beberapa inisiatif masyarakat telah pun dibangunkan untuk memberikan manfaat kepada para penduduk. Sebagai contoh,
penduduk kini boleh mengambil perkhidmatan bas yang baru dari Tampines St 32 dan St 33 ke Pasar Bulat dan Pusat Penjaja
Tampines di St 11. Selain daripada itu, kami mempunyai program perintis Sampah bagi Wang Tunai di Tampines Barat bagi
menggalakkan pengitaran semula di kalangan masyarakat kita, satu usahasama dengan pemungut sampah awam Veolia dan
Agensi Alam Sekitar Kebangsaan. Jika berjaya, program ini dijangka akan dilaksanakan di seluruh Tampines.
Dalam keluaran kali ini, kami mengetengahkan beberapa aktiviti yang telah dirancang oleh pertubuhan-pertubuhan
akar umbi untuk memupuk keharmonian sosial, mewujudkan pertalian antara perseorangan dan membina rasa
kemasyarakatan dan kebanggaan di kalangan penduduk. Ini termasuklah Muzik@Tampines, sebuah konsert yang
diadakan di tempat terbuka oleh Orkestra Simfoni Singapura dan Festival Sukan Masyarakat.
Kami telah menyoal pelari marathon, Mok Ying Ren, tentang apa yang membuatkan beliau terus berlari, sambil kami
menikmati ketenangan di tempat latihan rutin beliau, Tampines Eco Green.
Jika anda mencari kedamaian dan ketenangan di kawasan kejiranan, cuba jelajah di POD, suatu ruang masyarakat yang
menghidangkan makanan yang ringkas dan sederhana.
Saya mengalu-alukan cadangan dan pemerhatian anda mengenai isu-isu yang dihadapi oleh estet kami. Bersama-sama
kita boleh menjadikan Tampines Kediaman Terbaik Saya.
Yang ikhlas
Baey Yam Keng
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Community OUTREACH
June 2014
TAMPINES TEMPO
Engaging Seniors at Block 497,
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Lions Befrienders
Activity Centre
Lions Befrienders Service Association
(Singapore) [LBSA], a Voluntary Welfare
Organisation (VWO), aims to enable seniors
to enjoy meaningful and enriching lives. They
reach out to seniors through home visits and
social activities, helping to integrate them into
the community and promote active ageing.
Tampines Town Council (TTC) has engaged
LBSA as part of our corporate social
responsibility (CSR) efforts to actively connect
seniors to be part of our vibrant and active
community. 40 seniors were treated to lunch
and activities organised by TTC at an outreach
event on 19 February.
Comedienne, Abigail Chay and veteran
actress, Er Gu presented a skit by Health
Promotion Board (HPB) educating seniors
and caregivers about Dementia. The seniors
had a great time playing bingo with winners
receiving cash vouchers kindly sponsored by
Yes Supermarket.
Grassroots Adviser, Mr Baey Yam Keng,
gamely joined in the karaoke session and also
heard the seniors’ concerns.
TTC hopes this initiative will encourage
residents to be active and engaged in their
golden years.
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June 2014
Announcements & Updates
Connect with
Tampines Town Hub
Perspective visual
On 1 June, Tampines residents came together to celebrate the
commencement of the building and construction works of Tampines
Town Hub (TTH). The event also marked the first day of operations
for TTH Connect, a resource centre for residents to make enquiries
and to obtain latest information concerning TTH. Residents were
joined by Advisers of Tampines Grassroots Organisations, Mr Heng
Swee Keat, Minister for Education, Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Senior
Minister of State for Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs, Mr Mah Bow
Tan and Mr Baey Yam Keng.
There were food, games, and performances for everyone to enjoy.
Residents shared the creative spirit of Tampines, through the
hoarding designs that were beautifully put together by various
members of the Tampines community. Residents also had
handprints on the Hand-in-Hand Mural, symbolising the Hub’s
ground-up foundation for the ‘place of many places’ where they can
play, learn and grow together.
Mr Heng Swee Keat said, “Tampines Town Hub is a unique project
as it is based on residents’ own vision of the activities and lifestyle
they would like. As construction begins, Tampines Grassroots
Advisers and I intend to keep on engaging with residents for their
ideas, wishes and even their time if they wish to volunteer, to bring
residents’ Tampines Town Hub vision to life.”
“I am excited to hear the good ideas that Tampines residents have
for our Tampines Town Hub. We are all on a mission together to
create something truly special for our shared home in Tampines.
Next up, we have a string of activities lined up to invite residents
to continue sharing their ideas. We look forward to learning more about
residents’ hopes and ideas for our Tampines Town Hub to keep Tampines our
best home,” he shared.
The scale model of the Hub is on display for residents who want to have a close
look of the development plan.
The Hub will seamlessly integrate many facilities and services such as
swimming pools, a gym, community centre, library, culinary studio, dance
studios, a hawker centre, and so much more! With all these in store, it aims to
enhance the lifestyle of Tampines residents.
Visit Tampines Town Hub Connect (Tampines Swimming Complex, 505 Tampines Ave 5, #01-05) in person today,
to find out more about tth, visit www.facebook.com/TampinesTownHub.
Announcements & Updates
PROJECT
UPDATES
WORK
Covered Linkway
ESTATE
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IMPROVEMENT WORKS
LIFT UPGRADING PROGRAMME (LUP)
DIVISION
June 2014
STATUS
ESTATE
STATUS
Between Blks 148 & 149
Completed
Between Blk 362 and pavilion
Completed
Between Blk 366 and pavilion
Completed
Between Blks 486B & 499
(multi-storey carpark)
Expected completion in 4Q
2014
Between Blks 825 & 827A
Expected completion in 4Q
2014
Between Blks 827 & 829
Expected completion in 4Q
2014
Tampines West
Blk 889
Expected completion in 4Q 2014
Between Blk 419 and
Tampines North CC
Expected completion in 3Q
2014
Tampines North
Blks 426-431 (for partial
lift solution)
Service diversion in progress
Between Blks 497G & 497L
(multi-storey carpark)
Expected completion in 3Q
2014
Between Blk 888 and existing
bus stop at Tampines St 81
Completed
In front of Blk 429
Expected completion in 3Q
2014
Blks 456 & 458
Expected completion in 2Q
2014
Between Blks 450A & 450G
Completed
Tampines East
Blks 371-374, 390-396
Expected completion in 4Q 2014
Barrier Free Access
(BFA) Ramp
Expected completion in 3Q 2014
Drop-off Porch
Pedestrian Ramp
Senior Citizens’
Corner
HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME (HIP)
DIVISION
ESTATE
Tampines North
Repairs &
Redecoration
STATUS
Expected completion in
2Q 2014
Blks 408-417, 425-428
Re-roofing
Blk 742
Blk 730
Completed
Blk 842
Blks 101-114, 124-127, 137
Blks 272-282
Blks 201, 201A-E, 249-256,
258-266
Completed
Completed
Blks 504, 510, 513
NEIGHBOURHOOD RENEWAL PROGRAMME (NRP)
DIVISION
ESTATE
STATUS
NRP Batch 1 (Blks 902, 903, 906-916, 921, 922, 924-946) Completed in Feb 2014
Tampines West
Additional works for NRP Batch 1
New drop-off porch at Blk 912
Expected completion in Oct 2014
Playground 3 near Blk 907
Fitness 1 near Blk 916
DIVISION
ESTATE
Tampines East
NRP Batch 3 (Blks 231-248, 501-506, 508-509)
(Artist’s Impression)
New shopping alley – Blks 503 & 505
STATUS
(Artist’s Impression)
New amphitheatre – Blk 232
Expected completion in Q3 2014
(Artist’s Impression)
New linkway & drop-off point (DOP) – Blks 232 & 234
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Tampines in FOCUS
June 2014
THE TIRELESS WORKFORCE...
Meet Our Conservancy Workers
They work behind the scenes to ensure that we live in a clean estate, and it is time they get the spotlight. If you see them around your
neighbourhood, say hi! It just takes a smile to show your appreciation for the work that they do.
Tusar, 32
Lau Chen Kok, 43
Alim bin Atan, 57
“I have been working
in Singapore for about
7 years. On my day
off, sometimes I go to
Tampines Mall. I’ve been
to Gardens By The Bay,
and it’s beautiful!”
“Animal waste is a
common problem – I
hope residents will
clean up after their pets.
We all need to do our
part to keep Tampines
and Singapore clean!”
“I have a family, so rest
days are precious. On
Sundays, we usually
go to Pasir Ris Park for
barbecues, or attend
weddings. I have been
a conservancy worker
for 10 years, and I hope
Tampines residents can
be more appreciative of
cleaners.”
Guruammal d/o
Subramaniam, 52
Mohamed Jamil bin
Haroon, 43
“I just started working
as a cleaner not long
ago, so I have a lot to
learn. If residents have
any problems regarding
cleanliness, just let me
know and I will do my
best!”
“I try to spend as much
time as I can with my
children. Sometimes
we go out for meals, or
attend CC courses like
kompang and silat. I’d
like to ask Tampines
residents not to litter –
let’s set good examples
for our children!”
Mahmud Sohel, 27
“I’ve been working here
for more than 3 years. On
my rest days, I like to go to
Mustafa to catch up with
friends and buy essential
items. There have been
a few cases of high-rise
littering in Tampines,
and I hope this can
stop because it not only
dirties the estate, but also
endangers people’s lives.”
...AND THEIR SILENT MACHINES
A ride-on sweeper in
action – it can sweep
open compounds,
carparks, linkways,
playgrounds, turf
areas and grass verges.
This mini
compactor allows
for efficient
collection of refuse
from bin chutes.
The use of these new machines
help to keep the estate clean.
They make very little noise – you
won’t know they’re there, but
you’ll see the difference once
they’re done!
NORTH
WEST
CENTRAL
CHANGKAT
EAST
Tampines Town Council celebrates International Cleaners’ Day on 15June 2014.
Tampines in FOCUS
June 2014
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DOWNTOWN LINE UPDATES
B
A
D
A
B
C
C
TAMPINES STATION
TAMPINES EAST STATION
• Tampines Station and Entrances A, B & C will be ready in 2017.
• Entrance B along Tampines Concourse will further enhance
connectivity for commuters to the station.
• A more direct link is provided to nearby commercial buildings
and for residents staying near Tampines Concourse.
• Tampines East Station and Entrances A & B will be ready in
2017.
• Entrances C & D are scheduled for completion in 2018.
• Entrances C & D will enhance the connectivity for commuters
going to/from Tampines Junior College, and for residents
staying along Tampines Ave 7/Ave 2 and Ngee Ann Secondary
School.
Coming Home to the
HeART of Tampines
Saturday, 14 June 2014 | 5.00pm – 9.00pm | Tampines Community Plaza
Connect with us at
www.facebook.com/PAssionArtsAtTampines
Or enquire at :
Tampines Central CC: 67850004
Tampines Changkat CC: 67811806
Tampines East CC: 67863227
Tampines North CC: 67857166
Tampines West CC: 67881912
Tampines Changkat
Acoustic Live Band
SYL & SHER
In preparation for the upcoming
PAssionArts Festival 2014,
Tampines GRC will be presenting
Coming Home to the HeART
of Tampines on 14 June, from
5 to 9pm at the Tampines
Community Plaza. This year’s
highlight will be 10 Community
Sculpture houses, measuring
2m x2m x2m, co-create between
residents and visual artists.
Tampines East Community Arts
and Culture Club found a visual
artist Ms Yeoh Wee Hwee, also a
Tampines Resident, to co-create an
installation, STOREROOM, using
cellulose tape to re-mould objects
people keep in their storerooms.
Since March 2014, she worked
closely with students from
Chongzheng Primary School.
The school will be adopting the
installation as part of their 30th
anniversary on 30 May 2014.
Be sure to visit our Mini Arts
Town on 14 June! Take part
in the various arts activities
and enjoy performances by
both Tampines Interest Groups
and professional companies like
Bhaskar’s Arts Academy.
Tampines West CC MAEC
Orkestra Sri Temasek
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Community EDUCATION
SHARING SESSION
On 9 March, Tampines Town Council (TTC) held a sharing session
to seek views on a proposed graffiti wall in Tampines. Street
artists (Adam Wang, Benson Lee and Syamin) and resident (Loh
Wai Poon) gathered at Tampines North CC to share their views
with Grassroots Adviser Mr Baey Yam Keng.
Public outreach and education are important for the graffiti
wall to achieve its objective of bringing the community closer
through art. Suggestions from the participants include live graffiti
demonstrations, art exhibitions and school talks. Residents may
also try their hand at graffiti under the guidance of artists, who
will share about the graffiti subculture.
Proposed wall sites include the Tampines Town Hub, Tampines
Community Plaza, Mango Field at St 81 and the open field at Blk
493A. The artists suggested having a longer 20m wall instead of
10m, and advised on practical aspects such as having a proper
rubbish disposal for empty spray cans as well as storage space for
ladders.
Likewise, TTC hopes to inject vibrancy into our town. With this
shared space for graffiti art, youths will have an outlet to unleash
their artistic freedom, while vandalism can be discouraged.
TTC will continue to seek the public’s feedback as we bring this
project to fruition.
Tell us what you think of the propose sites at feedback@ttc.org.sg.
Incredible Water Repellent Messages Make
Pedestrians Stop and Take Notice
The sight of giant mosquito-shaped slogans on sidewalks after
a downpour has attracted the attention of many pedestrians
in Tampines. The slogans, created by the team at advertising
agency Lowe Singapore, is the first of its kind being made
on public property, as part of an anti-dengue awareness and
prevention campaign endorsed by the Tampines Town Council.
The 2m x 2m stencil artwork was first placed on the concrete
ground and a base layer and topcoat water-repellent spray was
applied separately to the surface. When it rains, the following
messages will be revealed:
Boy attempts to stamp out the
Aedes mosquito
Curious pedestrians look on after the rain
Get Rid of Stagnant Water: Get Rid of Dengue
Stagnant Water: Dengue’s #1 Breeding Ground
Dengue breeds in stagnant water
The idea is simple yet creative, and helps to remind the
community to remove stagnant water in their homes. It sure
is a fun way to spread a serious message. For those who have
seen the stencil art, did you stop and take photos? Share your
thoughts on what you think of our anti-dengue campaign at
feedback@ttc.org.sg.
Locations:
• Tampines East (Community Plaza and Skate Park) near Tampines MRT
• Tampines North (Blk 406, St 41) further up from the
Community Plaza
• Tampines West (Blk 938, Ave 5 apron area)
• Tampines Changkat (Blk 304, St 32)
• Tampines Central (Apron area between Blks 701 &
702)
Pedestrian street art is the first of its kind in Tampines Town
Hands at work
Stencil art at the Tampines
Community Plaza
Community SPACE
June 2014
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Converse, Connect, Create
Tired of the same old
cafés and restaurants
in the malls?
Coffeeshops
too hot for you?
Check out POD, a social enterprisecum-eatery that operates out of a
HDB block void deck in Tampines
Changkat
Eatery-cum-collaboration space
POD’s Director of Youth & Community Projects, 38-year-old Knik Pang, explained that POD
has been around for about 7 years. It used to operate as a youth-oriented centre offering
programmes and workshops for youths at risk, in collaboration with the Tampines Changkat
Citizen’s Consultative Committee and Ministry of Community Development Youth & Sport.
About 9 months ago, Knik and his team of social workers decided to turn it into an eatery that
doubles up as a collaboration space with communal tables and discussion rooms. His tagline:
Converse, Connect, Create. “I want people to treat POD as a place to converse with one another,
connect on some level, and then create something out of nothing. I hope POD can be a conducive
community gathering place for idea generation and in-depth discussion about issues.”
RED Dish and Johnson Tang
Knik and his team came up with the idea of a special
menu for customers who may prefer to pay for their
meals in services rather than cash. For example, a
RED Dish (served between 11.30am and 1.30pm from
Mondays to Fridays) costs $5, but customers may choose
to pledge an hour (or more) of service as payment. For
example, a group of friends may pledge to volunteer at a pet
shelter, or someone with photography experience may offer their
services for a community event free of charge.
The same scheme applies for their $30 pot of Johnson Tang (budae jjigae, or Korean army stew) that
serves four, available on Wednesday evenings. This unique payment scheme may take a while to catch
on, but Knik hopes to inculcate a culture of community service in our society.
POD is located at Block 316, Tampines Street 33 #01-186. Drop by the café, and who knows who you
may meet or what new ideas you will come up with over a yummy meal!
For reservation, please call 9386 9887.
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Community SPORTS
Community
SPORTS FESTIVAL
More than 3000 Tampines residents came together
on 13 April to take part in the Community Sports
Festival (CSF) at Tampines Junior College. The
CSF is an opportunity for residents to get to
know their neighbours better, make new
friends, and get fit through fun sporting
activities. Grassroots Advisers Mr Heng
Swee Keat, Mr Masagos Zulkifli and Mr
Baey Yam Keng also tried out the sports
with their residents.
It was the first time pre-school children
took part in the CSF, with 600 children
from Darul Ghufran, My First Skool and
Tampines GRC PCF competing against one
another in fun games such as field hockey,
hula hooping and rock climbing. Other event
highlights included the Women’s Open Street
Netball and the Mass Workout.
MPs flag-off the games for eager participants
Tampines Town Council
Chairman, Mr Baey Yam Keng,
presenting awards to winners
Grassroots Adviser, Mr Heng Swee
Keat, presenting awards to winners
Nila the lion joins participants in pre-game warm up
Faces of excitement
Hockey face off!
Awesome cheerleaders
Community SPORTS
June 2014
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Marathon Man
OF TAMPINES
Mok Ying Ren is a familiar name among sports fans and has won the Men’s
Marathon Gold at the Myanmar SEA Games in 2013. However, did you
know that he is a resident of Tampines? If you frequent Tampines Eco
Green, near Sunplaza Park, you might bump into him on one of his twicedaily runs at 6am and 6pm.
Ying Ren, 26, has lived in Tampines for 15 years, and has fond memories
of growing up here. Like many kids, he spent many happy afternoons at
playgrounds around his neighbourhood. On Sundays when he had no
swimming practice, he would head to Tampines Mart for breakfast at
McDonalds with his family. We are sure many readers can relate to that!
Ying Ren likes living in Tampines, where there are “well-developed park
connectors which make running a breeze.” Like us, he is looking forward
to the upcoming Tampines Town Hub, which will have many more sports
facilities.He spends his spare time at Tampines One and Tampines Mall.
Ying Ren’s Olympic preparation - Road to Rio 2016 is going well due to
his discipline and perseverance, despite the demands of serving National
Service and training concurrently. On top of that, he is involved in a
community project with his fellow running buddies called ‘Run To Walk’, a
way to encourage people to invest in their health through running.
They have weekly runs at 6pm, at Bedok Reservoir (outside Wawawa
Bistro) and Tampines Eco Green. Join them and start your journey to
getting fit. Also, if Mr Baey Yam Keng is reading this, Ying Ren is waiting for
an Instagram invitation to go running together!
Ying Ren has a message for his supporters, “Thank you so much for all your
support. Follow my journey on Facebook and Instagram at @mokyingren,
where I will share my journey with you. Keep chasing your dreams!”
Ying Ren, we wish you all the best as you run your way to Rio 2016!
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HAPPENINGS in Tampines!
Over 1500 Tampines residents were treated to an afternoon of arts on 9
March. Held on the field just outside Tampines MRT, Music @ Tampines
2014 saw community music groups and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra
(SSO) bringing their music to the heartland. Everyone was engrossed in the
music, from toddlers to the elderly, as well as Tampines Grassroots Advisers
Mr Heng Swee Keat, Mr Baey Yam Keng and Mr Masagos Zulkifli. A
Dikir Barat group put on a performance tinged with humorous
lyrics, bringing plenty of laughs. The SSO performed several songs,
including popular tunes from The Sound of Music. There were also
handicraft booths, and young budding artists who helped to paint
the event banner.
Watercolour painting my way
Strong performance by
Singapore Dikir Barat Federation
ENCORE!
Grooving to the melodic beats of Dikir Barat
Popular tunes from the Sound of Music, and music
from the Ballet Suite No 3 by Shostakovich and
Gershwin’s Cuban Overture
Residents try their hand at
handmade gifts
HAPPENINGS in Tampines!
June 2014
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INTERGENERATIONAL
IT BOOTCAMP
The Intergenerational IT Bootcamp was held over
four days from 17 March, boasting a record 348
participants. Organised by Infocomm Development
Authority of Singapore (IDA) in collaboration with
the People’s Association Active Ageing Council and
Tampines Central Constituency Office (CO), the
bootcamp aims to help senior citizens pick up IT
skills and cultivate a spirit of lifelong learning. The
bootcamp comprised half-day workshops that took
place across 15 schools in Tampines GRC, where
youths guided seniors on basic computer skills,
such as surfing the net and playing online games.
Minister for Education and Grassroots Adviser
Mr Heng Swee Keat said, “I am happy to see the
seniors and students having fun learning IT and
interacting with one another at the bootcamps.
Such intergenerational bonding programmes
improve communication and understanding
amongst the seniors and the youths, which in turn
enhance the seniors’ social and emotional wellbeing. This is definitely aligned with the Tampines
GRC Wellness Programme to help our seniors lead
happy, healthy and active life by embracing active
ageing and lifelong learning.”
Golden Carnation
Welcome Party
Tampines Changkat Zone 3 RC hosted a party to welcome more
than 50 new senior residents of Blk 117 Golden Carnation on
18 May. Grassroots Adviser, Ms Irene Ng presented a unique
welcome pack to the new residents who have just moved in.
The welcome pack included a fridge magnet with the Tampines
Changkat Community Club’s phone number which also
featured a butterfly motif, it also included a $10 voucher that
can be redeemed at Tampines St 11 Round Market, a stone’s
throw from their block.
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HAPPENINGS in Tampines!
VASANTHA UTSAVAM
On 19 and 20 April, Tampines West Community Arts & Culture Club (CACC), Tampines West Indian
Activity Executive Committee (IAEC) and Bhaskar’s Arts Academy jointly organised a Vasantha Utsavam,
also known as Spring Festival, in conjunction with Tamil New Year celebrations. The event was held at
Tampines Primary School at its Black Box Theatre. Grassroots Adviser Mr Masagos Zulkifli was amongst
the 300 people who attended the event over two days, and he enjoyed the performances together with
the residents. Audiences were treated to violin and vocal performances, music from Indian classical
instruments like the veena and mridangam, and classical Indian dances Bharatanatyam and Kathak.
PIONEER GENERATION PACKAGE
DIALOGUE SESSION
After the release of Singapore Budget 2014, Mr Mah Bow
Tan held a dialogue session on 6 April at Tampines East CC
for 200 pioneer residents in Tampines East. The session
was organised to share and
translate information and
benefits about the Pioneer
Generation Package. It
was conducted in English,
Mandarin, Malay and
various dialects, to better
communicate key messages.
DIALOGUE SESSION
& Educational Awards
The Tampines North Dialogue Session-cum-Scholarship and Bursary
Awards Presentation Ceremony was held on 29 March at Tampines
North CC. Amongst other objectives, the dialogue session with
Grassroots Adviser Mr Baey Yam Keng addressed students’ concerns
relating to studies and future job opportunities, and highlighted the
enhanced Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL) Bursaries for students
from lower and middle income households. In total, there were 252
recipients across five types of awards, namely the Edusave Award
for Achievement, Good Leadership & Service (EAGLES), ITE-Edusave
Merit Bursary, Edusave Good Progress Award, Edusave Character
Award and the ITE Scholarship.
CONTEST & Your Feedback
June 2014
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TAMPINES
CELEBRATES
We want your art
pieces! They must
encompass your idea
of how Tampines
residents can celebrate
SG50, or iconic places
in Tampines which
can be transformed to
celebrate SG50.
Guidelines:
All submissions must be hand drawn. Usage of crayons, colour pencils, inks, paints and
markers is allowed. Submission of artwork must be A3 size and in landscape format.
Participants are to submit their art pieces to Tampines Town Council office (hard copy)
by 1 September 2014, 5pm. If artwork is sent by post, kindly allow time for postal/courier
service. Please mail to Tampines Town Council, 136 Tampines Street 11, Singapore
521136. The first 200 submissions will receive a $5 POPULAR Gift Voucher each.
Stand a chance to win attractive prizes!
Town Council Mailbox
Hi Siti Zalihah and Mr Ibrahim,
Dear all,
Many thanks for your help yesterday with our home cleanup. We couldn’t have done it without your help. To dispose
the heavy furniture and large amount of garbage.
Thank you once again for your assistance to help this family with
cleaning and clearing the clutter in the house.
Thanks to you, the house is much neater, brighter, cleaner
and safer for the family now!
Warmest regards,
Sim Chunhui
Programme Executive, Habitat for Humanity Singapore
The family expressed much gratitude with all the social support
services they have been receiving from the community.
Regards,
Rachel Tan
Medical Social Worker, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Call our HOTLINE for bulky item disposal
We want to hear from you!
Email us at feedback@ttc.org.sg
6781-2222
Like our Facebook page
www.facebook.com/TampinesTownCouncil
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Upcoming Events
Meet-the-People Session
Tampines Central
Mr Heng Swee Keat
Tampines West
Mr Masagos Zulkifli
Tampines East
Tampines Changkat
Mr Mah Bow Tan
Ms Irene Ng
Tampines North
Mr Baey Yam Keng
Minister for Education,
Adviser to Tampines Town Council
Minister of State for Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs,
Elected Member of Tampines Council
Elected Member of Tampines Town Council
Vice-Chairman of Tampines Town Council
Chairman of Tampines Town Council
MPS Venue: (From 8pm to 10pm)
MPS Venue: (From 8pm to 10pm)
MPS Venue: (From 7.30pm to 10pm)
MPS Venue: (From 8pm to 10pm)
MPS Venue: (From 8pm to 10pm)
Blocks in this Division:
Blocks in this Division:
Blk 140-151, 156-166, 801-823A, 824-826,
826A, 827/A, 828, 828A, 829, 887/A,
891/A-B, 892/A-899/A, 902-903, 906-916,
921-922, 924-946
Blk 201, 201A-E, 201G, 202, 202A, 203208/A, 209-230, 230A-H, 230J, 231-271,
352-354/A, 360-364, 364A, 365-366/A,
367/A, 368-374/A, 381-384/A, 385-390/A,
391-396, 501-510, 512-513, The Eden
Executive Condominium
Blk 856 Tampines Street 82 #01-279
Singapore 520856
Tel: 6783 3090
http://www.facebook.com/hengsweekeat
Blk 140 Tampines St 12 #01-426
Singapore 520140
Tel: 6782 1177
http://www.facebook.com/
www.MasagosZulkifli.sg
Blocks in this Division:
Blk 515/A-D, 518/A-D (The Premiere @
Tampines), 701/A, 702-716/A, 717-723/A,
724-727/A, 728-730/A, 731-742/A, 830842/A-H, 843-856/A-F, 857/A-B, 858/A-B,
859/A, 860/A-B, 861/A, 862/A, 863/A-B,
864/A-B, 865, 866/A, 867/A, 868-871/A,
872-874/A, 875-880/A, 881-882/A, 883886/A, Pinevale Executive Condominium
Blk 209 Tampines Street 21 #01-1347
Singapore 520209
Tel: 6783 5577
http://www.facebook.com/mahbowtan.
tampinesgrc
Blk 114 Tampines Street 11 #01-167
Singapore 521114
Tel: 6781 5329
http://www.facebook.com/irenengph
Blk 444 Tampines Street 42 #01-136
Singapore 520444
Tel: 3782 5329
http://www.facebook.com/yamkeng
Blocks in this Division:
Blocks in this Division:
Blk 101-114, 117, 124-127, 136-139,
272-298, 299A-B, 301-307/A, 308-311/A,
312-316/A, 317-330/A, 331/A, 332-340/A,
341-343, 345-351/A, Tampines Court
Blk 401-450, 450A-G, 451-484, 485A-B,
486A-486C, 487A-487C, 488A-B, 489A489C, 490A-B, 491A-H, 492A-D, 493A-E,
494A-C, 495A-F, 496A-496G, 497A-497H,
498A-H, 498J-M, 499A-C
COMMUNITY EVENTS
DIV
DATE
EVENT
ACTIVITY
TIME
END
TIME
VENUE
GOH
TW
14 June
Parents Day Celebration
Parents Day Celebration
19:00
22:00
Blk 146
TW
21 June
Block Party
Residents Gathering
20:00
22:00
TW
28 June to
19 July
Ramadhan Porridge
Distribution
Porridge Distribution
14:00
18:00
Blks 801, 802, 803, 804, 805 &
806
Blk 924 Tampines St. 91
TW
28 June to
27 July
Bazaar Ramadhan
Hari Raya Bazaar (Trade Fair)
13:00
23:00
Open Field beside Tampines MRT NA
TN
12 July
Mahjong Competition
To Improve Senior Citizens Mental Wellness
09:00
15:00
TN
09 August
Tampines North National Day
Carnival
To provide an opportunity for residents get
together and develop stronger relations
09:00
TN
16 August
KopiTalk
Dialogue session with residents
TN
24 August
TE
05 July
TE
02 August
TE
09 August
Tampines North Hari Raya
Celebration Dinner
Ramadan Festive Voucher
Presentation
Tampines East National Dinner
2014
Tampines East National Day
Observance Ceremony
TE
16 August
Hari Raya Celebration
TC
14 June
TC
CONTACT
Tampines Park RC
67837910
Tampines Polyview RC
67837910
Tampines Palmspring RC
67837910
Tampines West CCC &
MAEC
67837910
2 Tampines St 41
Mr Baey Yam Keng Tampines North GROs
67857166
12:00
Courtyard at Blk 480 Tampines
Ave 9
Mr Baey Yam Keng Tampines North GROs
67857166
14:00
16:00
Blk 478 Tampines St 44
Mr Baey Yam Keng Tampines North GROs
67857166
Variety Show; Sit-down dinner and Lucky draw
19:30
21:30
2 Tampines St 41
Mr Baey Yam Keng Tampines North GROs
67857166
Festive Voucher Presentation
18:30
20:00
Tampines East CC MPH
Mr Mah Bow Tan
Tampines East CCC
67863227
National Day Celebration
18:00
22:00
Pasir Ris Secondary School
Mr Mah Bow Tan
Tampines East GROs
67863227
National Day Observance Ceremony
07:30
10:30
Assemble at Tampines East CC
Mr Mah Bow Tan
Tampines East GROs
67863227
Hari Raya Celebration
17:00
21:00
Tampines East CC MPH
Mr Mah Bow Tan
SCEC Parents Day Celebration Celebrate Parents Day with family, friends and
community, with dinner & lucky draw
18:30
21:30
866A Tampines St 83
NA
Tampines East MAEC &
67863227
Tampines East Zone 5 RC
Tampines Central CC SCEC 67850004
21 June
Durian Party @ Tampines
Greenvale
18:00
21:30
Tampines Greenvale RC
67850004
26 June
Blood Donation Drive
11:00
16:00
Blk 742 Residents’ Corner next
to the Tampines Greenvale
Community Garden
866A Tampines St 83
NA
TC
The residents will come together mingle and
eat tropical fruits such as durians, rambutan
and mangosteen.
Blood Donation Drive
NA
Tampines Central C2E
67850004
TC
28 June
Parents Day Appreciation
Dinner & Getai Show
Variety Show; Sit-down dinner and Lucky draw
19:00
16:00
866A Tampines St 83
NA
CG
19 July
Racial Harmony Celebration
Racial Harmony Celebration
19:00
20:00
Tampines Changkat CC Hall
Ms Irene Ng
CG
08 August
National Day Dinner
National Day Celebration
19:30
21:30
Singapore Expo 1 Expo Drive,
#02-01, Singapore 486150
Ms Irene Ng
Tampines Central CC WEC, 67850004
Tampines Parkview & Vista
RCs
Tampines Changkat MAEC 67811806
& INC
Tampines Changkat CCC
67811806
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Council office and the five Community Clubs in Tampines. The Publisher makes every effort to ensure
the accuracy of information in Tampines Tempo but cannot be held responsible for any consequences
arising from errors or omissions.
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Zulkifli
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Zulkifli
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