- Sembawang Town Council

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MCI (P) 079/05/2014
march 15
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Together in
Sembawang
Countdown
to 2015
we remember
sembawang
Page 4-5
Page 8-9
people of
sembawang town:
Foster mum mdm
zawiyah
Page 11
we love kampung
sembawang
Page 12-13
2
march 2015
Together in Sembawang.
携手共建三巴旺 。
Bersatu-padu di Sembawang.
In the past few months, our strong community
spirit has been readily seen and felt. Residents
came together to participate in the many
festivities and celebrations throughout our
town. We gathered to ring in 2015 with the
Hypesteria Countdown Party (pg 4-5), and
the Year of the Goat with our Lunar New Year
Celebrations (pg 6-7).
在过去的几个月中，我们随时随地都能看到和感受
到强有力的社区精神。居民们聚集在一起，穿梭于
我们的和谐小镇，参加热闹非凡的节日和庆祝活
动。我们在Hypesteria倒数跨年派对（第4-5页）
上一起迎来了2015年，并将通过我们的农历新年
庆祝活动喜迎羊年的到来（第6-7页）。
Sejak beberapa bulan yang lalu, semangat
kemasyarakatan yang kukuh amat ketara dan
tersemat di hati penduduk. Para penduduk
beramai-ramai menyertai pelbagai pesta dan
perayaan di pelbagai pelosok bandar kita.
Kita berkumpul untuk meraikan kedatangan
2015 dengan PestaTahun Baru Hypesteria (ms
4-5), dan permulaan Tahun Kambing dengan
pelbagai Perayaan Tahun Baru Cina (ms 6-7).
To celebrate our deep community roots and
rich culture, Sembawang GRC has produced
Chronicles of Remembrance, which features
the history and heritage of Sembawang Town
as told through the eyes of some of our oldest
residents. At the book launch (pg 8-9), we
feasted on kampung favourites and enjoyed oldschool games, sharing a trip down memory lane.
Some of us bring togetherness one step
further. Mdm Zawiyah Wee Abdullah and her
family (pg 11) share how they open their doors
and hearts to children in need, offering them
love and stability as a foster family.
Our vibrant community spirit can even be felt
in cyberspace. Residents have been active on
our Kampung Sembawang Facebook page (pg
12-13), enjoying stories of kindness, keeping
updated with news and events, and taking part
in various fun contests.
Let us keep our community spirit strong and
vibrant as we continue to enjoy being together
in Sembawang town.
为了庆祝我们深深扎根的社区精神和丰富的多元文
化，三巴旺集选区编写了一本《纪念大事记》，通
过一些最年长的居民将三巴旺城的辉煌历史和光
荣传统呈现在大家眼前。在新书发布会上（第8-9
页），我们将甘榜最受欢迎的事物齐聚一堂，一边
参与缤纷多彩的怀旧游戏，一边分享记忆旅途上的
点点滴滴。
我们中间的一些人正在让比邻和睦的气氛更加浓
郁。Zawiyah Wee Abdullah夫人和她的家庭成
员（第11页）与我们分享了他们作为领养家庭的
精彩故事，使我们了解到他们是如何敞开大门，打
开心扉接纳有需要的孩子们，为他们奉上爱心与稳
定的健康生活。
我们活力四射的社区精神甚至也延伸到了网络空间
之中。居民们在我们的甘榜三巴旺Facebook页
面上一直非常活跃（第12-13页），他们不仅十分
欣赏众多与人为善的动人故事，而且还能够随时
掌握最新要闻和事件，并积极参与各种有趣的比
赛活动。
希望我们继续尽情享受在三巴旺共同度过的美好时
光，并发扬我们强大的社区精神，让这片热土充
满活力。
贺华吉
Hawazi Daipi
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Semangat kemasyarakatan yang kukuh boleh
juga dirasai di ruang siber. Para penduduk
kini aktif di lelaman Facebook Kampung
Sembawang (ms 12-13), menikmati cerita-cerita
yang memberi inspirasi, mengikuti berita dan
acara terkini, dan mengambil bahagian dalam
pelbagai pertandingan yang menyeronokkan.
Hawazi Daipi
,
4-5)
Sebahagian daripada penduduk kita pula
membawa dimensi baru kepada erti bersatupadu. Puan Zawiyah Wee Abdullah dan
keluarganya (ms 11) berkongsi bagaimana
mereka telah membuka pintu hati mereka
kepada anak-anak yang memerlukan dengan
menjadi keluarga angkat kepada kanakkanak itu dan menawarkan kasih sayang serta
kestabilan dalam hidup mereka.
Marilah kita terus menyematkan semangat
kemasyarakatan yang kukuh dan teguh dalam
hati kita sedang kita menikmati kerukunan
hidup bersama di bandar Sembawang kita ini
.
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Untuk meraikan sejarah kemasyarakatanyang
kukuh serta budaya yang kaya, GRC
Sembawang telah menghasilkan Chronicles of
Remembrance, buku yang mencatatkan sejarah
dan warisan Bandar Sembawang melalui kaca
mata beberapa orang penduduk warga emas
kita. Di majlis pelancaran buku ini (ms 8-9),
pelbagai juadah kampung yang digemari
ramai disajikan dan para pengunjung seronok
menyertai permainan-permainan dahulu kala,
membawa mereka kembali ke zaman silam yang
penuh keriangan.
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march 2015
Together in Celebration:
Countdown to 2015
Party rock to 2015! It was a night of festivity, laughter and heartfelt
reflection as residents came together to conclude the last day
of 2014. Held at the open field next to Woodlands Square, the
spectacular line-up of activities kept all partygoers thoroughly
entertained through the early hours.
Our MPs addressed the crowd with warm greetings and wrote well
wishes on balloons. In sharing their reflections and thoughts for the
New Year, they also presented vouchers and added on to the festive
cheer with party poppers. Camera flashes went off in all directions as
many “wefies” were exchanged in remembrance of the evening.
The mood was electrifying as young local talents consisting of bands
and musicians cranked up the music on their drums and guitars. All
in sync with the theme, singers belted out notes and jammed to
the beats in their rock get up. Explosive and catchy tunes blew the
crowd away; there was none who didn’t bop to the music.
As time inched closer towards midnight, the magnificent fireworks
display commenced and overwhelmed all who were present to
witness its splendor.
Booths and games stalls offering face painting, balloon sculpturing
and airbrush tattoos also added fun and novelty for kids who were
present. At the new media booth, avid “Instagrammers” were well
rewarded when they put their skills to use. By including the hashtag
#kampungsembawang, they received free Instagram photo printouts.
Happy winners also walked away with F&B and shopping vouchers
from the hourly photo lucky draw contests.
Right next in sequence was one of the biggest highlights of the
event – the launch of Singapore’s largest red and white SG50
logo by our MPs and the organising commitee. Made up of 7744
ping pong balls, this remarkable feat has gained entry into the
Singapore Books of Record. Ping pong balls were chosen as the
main element to commemorate the 28th SEA Games, which will be
held in June of 2015.
Celebrating as a community has made the event a meaningful one,
and we look forward to creating more memories this year!
march 2015
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6
march 2015
Together in Celebration:
YEAR OF THE GOAT
Sembawang GRC welcomed the Year of the Goat with memorable performances,
scrumptious feasts and many well wishes!
Joined by our MPs, Minister Khaw Boon Wan, Mr. Hawazi Daipi, Ms. Ellen Lee,
Mr. Vikram Nair and Mr. Ong Teng Koon, we participated in dinners held across the
GRC and “Lo Hei-ed” to good health, and a bountiful and prosperous year ahead.
MARSILING
ADMIRALTY
Celebrating the festive event as a community brought back the kampung spirit for
all of us. There was never a dull moment with boisterous laughter erupting from
tables and greetings of “Gong Xi Fa Cai!” warmly exchanged. Under auspicious
red lanterns which adorned the dining area, we sang, we talked and we cheered to
our hearts’ content.
同庆佳节：喜迎羊年
三巴旺集选区以令人难忘的表演、美味的大餐和数不胜数的美好祝福
迎接羊年的到来！
众多议员都出席和参与，他们包括部长许文远先生、贺华吉先生、
李玉云女士、维凯先生和王鼎昆先生。他们和大家共同参加了整个集
选区的晚宴，并通过“捞喜”仪式为居民们来年的健康、富裕和繁荣
祈福。
以社区形式来庆祝节日活动使我们所有人都重新感受到令人振奋的
甘榜精神。整个活动期间充满了欢声笑语，桌子旁不时爆发出热烈的
笑声，“恭喜发财！”的问候语不绝于耳。在吉祥的红灯笼点缀下
用餐，大伙们纵情歌唱，有说有笑，发自肺腑的欢呼此起彼伏。
WOODLANDS
WOODGROVE
SEMBAWANG
march 2015
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march 2015
We Remember
SEMBAWANG
In celebration of Singapore’s 50 years of heritage and history, a book titled
“Chronicles of Remembrance” was launched on 1 February 2015 at Sembawang
Community Club. It showcased our Towns’ transformation over the years, with
interesting facts and anecdotes of 50 residents, fondly recounted through
interviews conducted by students from Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic
Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and volunteers from the Sembawang GRC
Youth Executive Committees.
Earlier that morning, our residents participated in the Memory Trail to visit
places of historical significance which are featured in the book. Some of these
places include Her Majesty’s Naval Base, Singapore at Sembawang (which
was Singapore’s first naval base) and the prominent Sembawang Hot Spring.
Contributors to the book were also invited to provide details and share
information about each site.
Minister Khaw Boon Wan shared at the event that honesty, integrity and
capability are key attributes of good leaders. With a good and honest
government, SG100 will be even more outstanding than SG50.
Taking us down the memory lane was a variety of kampung games and a wide
selection of “old school” treats such as chicken rice balls, roti jala, thosai, and
ice kachang, available at the carnival. All in all, it was a meaningful event for the
elders and a most enriching one for the younger generation, to understand and
appreciate our past.
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12 historical places of interest
1. Rotherham Gate
The former Rotherham Gate located along
Admiralty Road West, was the last and
northernmost remnant of several entrances into
the massive naval base. A remnant of the gate
which is engulfed by a tree, can still be seen today.
2. Kampung Lorong Fatimah
Situated off Woodlands Road, Kampung Lorong
Fatimah was a Malay kampong located past
the immigration checkpoint with only a small
channel separating it from Johor. Most of the
villagers were fishermen and boatmen who
subsequently relocated to the Marsiling and
Woodlands HDB estates.
5. The Beaulieu House
9. Sembawang Hot Springs
6. KampUng Tengah
10. Sultan Theatre
The Beaulieu House was built in the 1910s as a
seaside home at 117 Beaulieu Road. When the
Sembawang Naval Base construction began in
1923, it housed engineers and senior officers.
After the war, it served as residence for Senior
Fleet Officers like the Chief of Staff, who returned
the salute at the Sembawang Jetty right in front
of the house.
Kampung Tengah was a Malay Settlement
established in the 1960s. Built on 16.5 hectres of
land, it was made up of three coastal villages just
east of the Naval Base which included Kampung
Tanjong Irau to its east and Kampung Wak Hassan
to its west.
3. Her Majesty’s Naval Base Singapore, at
Sembawang (Singapore’s first naval base) 7. Masjid Petempatan Melayu Sembawang
Singapore’s first naval base was completed in
1939 as a deterrent to the increasingly ambitious
Japanese Empire. With the impending capture
of Singapore by the Imperial Japanese Army
in 1942, its dry dock gates were blown off and
machinery were destroyed. The base was handed
over to the Singapore government in 1971 and
then converted into a commercial dockyard under
Sembawang Shipyard, which is within vicinity
of the Woodlands Waterfront Jetty. Parts of the
Naval Base were also transformed into the scenic
Woodlands Waterfront.
4. Old Admiralty House
The Old Admiralty House was constructed
in 1939, and was used by the British Armed
Forces for strategic planning during World War
II. The building situated at Old Nelson Road,
was gazetted as a national monument on 2
December 2002.
Described as the “last kampung mosque” in
Singapore, the Masjid Petempatan Melayu
Sembawang (Sembawang Malay Settlement
Mosque) was built in Kampung Tengah which still
stands today at 27B Jalan Mempurong, despite
the disappearance of the village.
8. Sembawang Park Jetty (previously
known as Mata Jetty)
In the 1940s, the British commenced construction
of a 30m long jetty at Sembawang Road and
abandoned it during the Japanese occupation.
The private jetty, which was completed by the
Japanese, did not have safety barricades which
resulted in several accidents later on. With safety
barricades installed, it is now a popular fishing
ground.
Seah Eng Keong, a Chinese merchant and the son
of Chinese pioneer, Seah Liang Seah, discovered
hot springs near Gambas Avenue in 1909 in
his pineapple estate in Sembawang. It became
popular with villagers who frequently sought the
waters for its healing powers. The village came
to be known as Kampung Ayer Panas, which is
translated as “Village of Hot Water”.
The increasing population in villages scattered
around Nee Soon prompted Lim Chong Pang to
construct an entertainment centre for residents.
Located in between Sembawang Avenue
and Gambas Avenue, the Sultan Theatre was
constructed in the 1930s and survived until the
eighties, maintaining its high popularity with
imported Chinese movies.
11. View Road Hospital
The hospital was located at a relatively quiet
and forgotten spot on Admiralty Road West
which was within the vicinity of Woodlands and
Marsiling. It was once a former mental institution
which operated between 1975 and 2001. In
2008, it was converted into a foreign workers’
dormitory named View Road Lodge.
12. Kranji War Memorial (Burial place of
Singapore’s first two Presidents)
The War Cemetery situated at 9 Woodlands
Road is the final resting place for 4,458 allied
servicemen in marked graves laid out in rows on
maintained and manicured lawns. Towards the
north end of the cemetery grounds is the State
Cemetery and burial site of Mr Yusuf bin Ishak
and Dr Benjamin Henry Sheares, the first and
second Presidents of Singapore.
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People of Sembawang Town:
Foster Mum Mdm Zawiyah
Mdm Zawiyah, 54, has been a foster
parent under the Ministry of Social and
Family Development (MSF)’s fostering
scheme for the past 14 years. With love
and patience, she has cared for more
than 20 children, providing them with a
home at her Woodlands St 83 apartment.
She shares with us her experiences and
how volunteering can start from home.
Hi Mdm Zawiyah! When did you decide to
become a foster parent?
It was when my children were all grown up,
with my eldest daughter already studying in
Polytechnic. I had also read in the newspapers that
there were children who may have been abused,
neglected, abandoned, or their parents were
unable to care for them. I used to wonder where
they were sent to and that was when I decided to
call MSF to find out more.
What were some doubts you had before signing
up for this scheme?
At that time, we have never even heard about this
fostering scheme. When I called MSF, it was only
to find out more about the whereabouts of these
kids. Through that phone call, I came to know
about the MSF Fostering scheme where kids will
be placed in houses with foster families, and we
became a part of the scheme eventually.
Did you have to convince your family that you
want to help out initially?
Yes, we actually sat down and discussed about
this. We know that it’s a temporary placement, and
the openness of my husband and children made it
possible for us to be a part of the scheme. It has
been a great 14 years and we’ve never looked
back.
What other life skills have you picked up
through being a foster parent?
I’ve learnt to be very patient and to laugh it out
with them. We know that the children come with
their own (emotional) baggage, and we’ve learnt
to work with every child’s different personality and
background. I’m like an experienced babysitter! I
think I’m very blessed and thankful to be able to
look after these children. I’m happy to be able to
care for these children even if it’s only for a short
period.
How old are your own children? Have they
thought about being foster parents?
They’re 33, 29, 25 and 14. My children are not
yet married, but I’m not surprised if they want to
become foster parents themselves in future. They
already know what to expect, and have been very
helpful all these years.
As a foster parent, what is your view of foster
care in general?
I think foster care is good. Rather than putting the
kids in homes, staying with families will allow them
to grow up in a wholesome family environment.
What are some traits you think a foster parent
should have?
To be in this scheme, you must be willing, caring,
loving, psychologically prepared, and it must come
from your heart. Some of these kids can be in your
care for months. They take up a lot of your time,
and you’re like a full-time mother to them.
How long do the children normally stay with
you for? Is it hard to say goodbye when it’s
time for them to leave?
It can vary from a few weeks to a few years. I’ve
fostered newborn kids as well. When it’s time for
them to leave and go back to their own homes, it’s
definitely sad and I sometimes can’t bear to part;
but, we have to let go.
If you can offer a child a home and encouragement for a brighter and more secure future,
call MSF at 6354-8799 or visit www.msf.gov.sg/fostering to find out more.
We heard you’ve recommended a number of
friends to be foster parents as well.
I definitely believe in recommending (friends to
the scheme) as it’s rewarding, especially if you love
children. If I see potential foster parents, I’ll give
them the pamphlets which I always carry around in
my bag. One of my sisters is fostering and some
of my friends staying in Woodlands are also on the
scheme.
Many children have benefitted from your love
and care. What has fostering given to you?
These kids make me feel young through the
activities I do with them, such as running, cycling
and swimming. It’s funny but people have
wondered why I carry so many kids around. Many
of them are actually not aware of this scheme.
I believe that being a foster parent is a way of
giving back to the community. The only difference
is that you are doing the volunteer work in your
own home.
Do you see yourself doing this for many more
years to come?
If my health allows me to, why not? Or… maybe
until I have my own grandchildren! But yes, I really
hope I can continue doing so.
12
march 2015
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News about our town
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could hear all
about the nice and heartwarming news
that happen in our town? We think so too.
That’s why we also share news and stories
about Sembawang Town. Here are some
you may have missed.
Two officers
rescue a cat stuck
in a tree… and earn
legions of fans!
A small act of kindness can make a big difference. One of our foreign conservancy contractors, Hossain
Sanuar, has gone the extra mile in helping our resident in the hour of need.
Below is an extract of the compliment we have received from the resident:
“I accidentally threw a bag of rubbish with my friend’s wallet in it. In desperation, I approached a town
council worker and asked if he could open the rubbish chute for me. Not only did he agree to do so,
he went on to search for the plastic bag and had found the wallet! I would like to thank him for his
admirable act of digging through an unhygienic and dirty rubbish chute. I hope that his amazing effort
and kindness will be recognised.”
Hossain was not in-charge of that block and he was merely passing by at that time. It was not his duty
to go through the refuse. His selflessness and resolution to help the resident in need is commendable,
and we could see the dedication he has towards his job. We take pride in having Hossain in our team
and we aspire to be more like him.
A random act of kindness may lead to a chain reaction; the one who received the kind gesture may be
encouraged to share kindness. Let’s begin with influencing one another to be kind to everyone.
“The smallest good deed is better than the grandest good intention.” - Duguet
A new community
and sports park is
coming your way!
Good Samaritans
in Woodlands!
Contests just for you
We’ve held a number of fun contests just for
residents of Sembawang GRC. We kicked
off with “Beauty At Our Doorstep” a photo
contest that showcases the beautiful sights
around our town. There was also “Love in
Sembawang”, celebrating the inspiring love
stories of people in our town. Also popular
were our “CNY Closeup”, where we gave
away traditional Lunar New Year goodies to
three lucky residents each week.
We’ve got two more contests coming up.
Check out pg 13 for the scoop!
march 2015
MAKAN SEMBAWANG!
13
scan here
Calling all foodies in Sembawang!
We’re holding our food-themed contest, “Makan Sembawang” and we need your help!
Name:
ROUND 1:
Let us know your favourite makan place in the
North (Sembawang, Woodlands, or Yishun
new towns) via the form on the right. OR you
can also go to our Kampung Sembawang or
Sembawang Town Council Facebook page
to submit your entry – just look for the Makan
Sembawang tab. Submission ends on 31st March,
and you could win $50 cash!
NRIC No:
ROUND 2:
The Top 10 submissions will be entered in a
voting contest. Here’s your chance to discover
new places for yummy food. Vote for your
favourite by ‘liking’ the photos on Kampung
Sembawang Facebook page and stand to
win vouchers too!
Address:
Postcode:
Phone No.:
Favourite eatery:
Address of eatery:
Recommended dishes:
Submit your favourite
eateries in the North
(Sembawang, Woodlands or
Yishun new towns).
Vote for your favourite
eatery out of the 10
shortlisted ones.
Check back on Kampung
Sembawang Facebook page
to see if you have won.
Please send your entry to
The PR Manager
Sembawang Town Council
Blk 306A #02-00
Woodlands St 31
Singapore 731306
*Term and conditions apply.
1
We’re celebrating Singapore’s 50th birthday this year. What better way to show
your love than with our SO Singapore video contest?
Want to win the top prize of $1,000 and be featured in our SG50 celebrations?*
Just create a short video (max 3 mins) on any of the following topics:
1. LOVE
What do you love about Singapore? A landmark
that you often visit? A dish or cuisine you
adore? Or maybe it’s your community/friends/
neighbours/family?
2. Gratitude
Know anyone whose contributions have helped
built Singapore into what it is today? Why not
express your gratitude with a video tribute. No
matter how large or small, every contribution is
worth thanking!
3. IDENTITY
What’s unique about Singapore? What’s one
(or 10!) things that’s SO Singapore? Tell us what
being Singaporean means to you!
2
4. DO MORE
Our pioneers have done what they can, now it’s
up to you! Make a video to inspire us to do more
for our country. What can we contribute?
3
4
5. our future
We’re a tiny island in a big, big world. What does
the future hold for Singapore? Inspire us with
your grandest vision of what we can achieve in
the next 5, 50, or even 500 years!
We’re taking entries from 1 May till 30 June 2015!
Full details are on our Kampung Sembawang
Facebook page, so head on over and join the
contest now!
*Terms and conditions apply
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march 2015
8个终身健保须知事项
8 THINGS YOU NEED
TO KNOW ABOUT
MEDISHIELD LIFE
1
It covers everyone
• Semua Rakyat dan Penduduk Tetap Singapura
• Walaupun anda sudah berpenyakit
• Walaupun anda tidak diterima syarikat insurans sebelum ini
•
•
• 所有新加坡公民和永久居民
• 有现有疾病的国人
• 目前被保险公司拒保的国人
5
Medishield
7
Premiums
• 终身健保将承担更大部分的医药费,
Premiums will
be payable by
Medisave
您支付的部分将减少
Ia memberi faedah lebih baik
berbanding MediShield
• MediShield Hayat akan bayar lebih bagi bil hospital anda, dan anda akan bayar kurang
可动用保健储蓄支付保费
Ia melindungi anda
sepanjang hayat
Premium boleh dibayar
dengan Medisave
With better benefits,
premiums will be higher
than MediShield
Dengan faedah lebih baik,
premiumnya lebih tinggi
daripada MediShield
Government will
provide significant
support
Pemerintah akan memberi sokongan besar
• Premiums Subsidies for the lower- to middle-income
• Pioneer Generation Subsidies
• Transitional Subsidies for all Singaporean Citizens for the first four years to ease the shift from MediShield to MediShield Life
• Subsidi premium untuk golongan berpendapatan rendah hingga pertengahan
• Subsidi Generasi Perintis
• Subsidi peralihan untuk semua Rakyat Singapura bagi empat tahun pertama untuk memudahkan peralihan daripada MediShield kepada MediShield Hayat
•
•
• Additional Premium Support for those who cannot afford premiums even after subsidies
• MediShield Life will replace MediShield in end 2015
• Automatic inclusion for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
无需申请
• 终身健保将于2015年底 取代健保双全
• 新加坡公民和永久居民将 自动享有保障
Tidak perlu memohon
• MediShield Hayat akan menggantikan MediShield pada hujung 2015
• Semua Rakyat dan Penduduk Tetap Singapura akan disertakan secara automatik
•
• 在健保双全转换为终身健保的
首4年, 为所新加坡公民提供
过渡津贴, 以减缓经济负担
The needy will
not lose coverage
6
,
• 2015
• 给予低至中等收入者保费 津贴
• 建国一代津贴
•
No need to apply
保险福利更多,
保费因此比健保双全高
政府会提供显著的经济援助
8
It provides
better benefits
than Medishield
保险福利比健保双全更好
为您提供终身保障
Benefits
2
• MediShield Life will pay more of your hospital bill, and you will pay less
4
Medishield
Life
Benefits
•்
人人可获得保障
It protects you
for life
8
Ia melindungi semua
• All Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
• Even if you have pre-existing
conditions
• Even if you were previously
rejected by insurers
3
8 PERKARA YANG ANDA PERLU TAHU
MENGENAI MEDISHIELD HAYAT
•
需要援助的国人不会失
去保障
• 国人若在获得津贴后仍无法负
担保费, 将获得额外保费援助
For more information on MediShield Life, visit www.medishieldlife.sg
Golongan memerlukan
tidak akan kehilangan
perlindungan
• Sokongan premium tambahan untuk mereka yang tidak mampu membayar premium walaupun selepas menerima subsidi
•
欲知更多终身健保详情，请浏览www.medishieldlife.sg
march 2015
确保国人负担得起终身健保保费
MENJADIKAN PREMIUM ANDA
KEKAL TERMAMPU
15
KEEPING YOUR
PREMIUMS
AFFORDABLE
MediShield Life will provide better coverage for all
Singaporeans, for life. With better coverage, premiums
will increase. The Government will provide significant
support to keep MediShield Life premiums affordable.
MediShield Hayat akan memberi perlindungan lebih baik untuk
semua rakyat Singapura, sepanjang hayat. Dengan perlindungan lebih
baik, premium akan meningkat. Pemerintah akan memberi sokongan.
besar untuk menjadikan premium Medishield Hayat kekal termampu.
.
终身健保将为所有新加坡人提供更好的终身保障。由于保险福利更多，保费
将会提高。政府将为国人提供大笔资助，确保国人负担得起终身健保保费。
1
Premium Subsidies
for the Lower- to
Middle-income
Subsidi Premium untuk
Golongan Berpendapatan
Rendah hingga Pertengahan
• Untuk rakyat Singapura dengan pendapatan bulanan keluarga sehingga S$2,600 bagi setiap anggota dan tinggal di rumah yang mempunyai Nilai Tahunan sebanyak S$21,000 atau kurang
• For Singaporeans with household monthly income per person of up to S$2,600 and living in residences with an Annual Value of S$21,000 or less
• Benefit up to two-thirds of Singaporean households
• Permanent feature of MediShield Life
• Memanfaatkan dua-pertiga keluarga rakyat Singapura
2
.
Transitional Subsidies
for Four Years
• To ease shift from MediShield to MediShield Life
• For all Singapore Citizens who experience a net increase in premiums, regardless of income
长达4年的过度津贴
• 减缓健保双全转换为终身健保时的经济负担
• 无论收入高低，所有面对保费净增的新加坡公民都可享有过度津贴
• Ciri Medishield Hayat yang berkekalan
Subsidi Peralihan selama Empat Tahun
• Untuk memudahkan peralihan daripada Medishield kepada Medishield Hayat
• Untuk semua Rakyat Singapura yang mengalami kenaikan bersih premium, tanpa mengambil kira pendapatan
给予低至中等收入者保费津贴
• 家庭人均月入不超过S$2,600 而且住屋年值
相等或低于S$21,000的新加坡人可获得津贴
• 多达三分之二的新加坡家庭将受惠
• 保费津贴是永久性的
•
2600
•
21000
.
•
.
.
•
•
3
.
.
Pioneer Generation
Subsidies for Life
Subsidi Generasi Perintis Sepanjang Hayat
• Subsidi khas antara 40% dengan 60%
• Tokokan Medisave tahunan sebanyak S$200 hingga S$800, bergantung kepada tahun kelahiran
• Special subsidies of between 40% and 60%
• Annual Medisave top-ups of • Selepas menerima subsidi dan tokokan, semua warga Perintis akan bayar kurang
S$200 to S$800, depending on birth year
• After the subsidies and top-
60
ups, all Pioneers will pay less • 40
终身享有建国一代津贴
.
•
• 40%到60%的特别津贴
• 每年可获得S$200到S$800的保
费储蓄填补，根据出生年份而定
•
• 获得津贴和填补后，所有建国一
代年长者的支付额将减少
Medisave may be used to pay the
full premiums. The additional 1%
employer Medisave contribution
since Januuary 2015 will cover
the increase in Medishield Life
premiums for most Singaporeans
800
• For those who cannot afford premiums even after subsidies
• The needy will not lose coverage
额外保费援助
• 获得津贴后仍无法负担保费的国人可获得额外津贴
• 有需要的国人将不会失去保障
Bantuan Premium Tambahan
• Untuk mereka yang tidak mampu membayar premium walaupun selepas menerima subsidi
• Golongan memerlukan tidak akan kehilangan perlindungan
200
.
.
保健储蓄可以用来支付保费
全额。从2015年1月起调高
的额外1%雇主保健储蓄缴交
率将可帮助大部分新加坡人
应付终身健保保费的增加。
4
Additional Premium Support
•
•
Medisave boleh digunakan untuk
membayar premium sepenuhnya.
Caruman tambahan Medisave
majikan sebanyak 1% mulai Januari
2015 akan menampung kenaikan
premium MediShield Hayat bagi
kebanyakan rayat Singapura
Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai MediShield Hayat, lungsuri www.medishieldlife.sg
.
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.
2015
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www.medishieldlife.sg
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march 2015
Calendar of Events
Event
Date
Venue
For more information, please contact the CC at 6269 6768.
SG 50 Green Harvest
12 April 2015
9.30am
TBC
Community Sports Festival
31 May 2015
8.30am
TBC
ADMIRALTY
For more information, please contact the CC at 6269 6768.
12 Apr 2015
26 Apr 2015
Dining With Your Neighbours
17 May 2015
Blk 556/557 Woodlands Dr 53
7pm to 10pm
24 May 2015
MARSILING
Blk 571A/571B Woodlands Ave 1
Blk 660/661 Woodlands Ring Road
Blk 575/576 Woodlands Dr 16
For more information, please contact the CC at 6269 6768.
Marsiling Baby Show
19 Apr 2015
9am – 12noon
Fuchun CC
Marsiling Emergency Preparedness Day
24 May 2015
2pm – 5pm
Open area between Blk 12 B & 12
C Marsiling Lane
Sembawang
For more information, please contact the CC at 6758 4183.
Vishu Celebration
19 Apr 2015
12pm - 1.30pm
Sembawang CC
Sembawang CC WEC Mother’s Day Dinner
Celebration
9 May 2015
7.30pm - 10pm
Sembawang CC
Woodgrove
For more information, please contact the CC at 6366 9010.
Berbelanja di Pasar Geylang Serai
5 April 2015
8am – 11am
Geylang Serai market
Woodgrove AAC Health Screening
18 April 2015
8.30am – 10.30am
Woodgrove CC
Parents’ Day 2015
30 May 2015
7.30pm – 10.30pm
TBC
Woodlands
For more information, please contact the CC at 6368 9938.
Hi! Tea-Time Session With Ellen Lee
21 Mar 2015
2.30pm
Blk 849 Woodlands St 82
Futsal Challenge
22 Mar 2015
2pm
Uber Sports Planet (Woodlands)
2.30pm
Blk 611 Linkhall Woodlands Ring
Road
18 Apr 2015
Hi! Tea-Time Session With Ellen Lee
16 May 2015
Blk 650 Woodlands Ring Road
Congratulations to the winners in the last contest:
1st
Mr Low Kok Seng (Liu Guosheng)
Consolation prizes
Sembawang town Counci
SEMBAWANG GRC
Time
2nd
Ms Rohaya Bte Hairi
3rd
Mr Ng King Kiat
Mr Chong Yi Ming, Ms Shivasangarry D/O Raju
Scavenger
These items have appeared somewhere in this newsletter. They
could be in a picture, or in the words of a story. To win in this
easy contest, write down the page number and headline of the
story in which the item appears. For example, if the item you’re
looking for is “A boy with a kite”, the answer would be “Page
14: Our first Healthy Ecosystem” Judges’ decisions are final. Your
entry must be on this form and must reach by 31st March.
The PR Manager,
Blk 306A Woodlands St 31, #02-00,
Singapore 731306
Great prizes to be won:
1st prize: $100 2nd prize: $60 3rd prize: $30
Plus two great consolation prizes!!!
For more updates of what’s happening in our Town, visit us
at www.sbtc.org.sg, or become a fan of “Sembawang Town
Council” on Facebook.
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hearttalk is published quarterly
by Sembawang Town Council.
Offices:
Sembawang Town Council
Blk 306A Woodlands St 31,
#02-00, S731306
Tel: 6368 3100
Woodlands Collection Centre
Blk 900 South Woodlands Drive,
#02-02, S730900
Email: [email protected]
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Mr Hawazi Daipi
Chairman:
Mr Sim Yeow Kwee, David, BBM
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Mdm Lee Tee Choon, BBM
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Mr Chong Wei Hian, Thomas
Mr Ng Bah Tee, Frankie
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