Meet our MPs - Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council

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NUMBER 70 MAY - JUNE 2006 • MICA(P)087/02/2006
Meet our MPs
pages
pages 66 &
& 77
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ESTATE
ESTATE
IMPROVEMENTS
THOMSON - Covered Walkway between Blk 401 to 402/403 Sin Ming Ave
TOA PAYOH EAST Elderly Fitness Corner at Blk 15 Lorong 7 Toa Payoh
TOA PAYOH CENTRAL Children’s Playground at Blk 97 Lorong 3 Toa Payoh
Bishan East Pavilion cum Barbeque pit at Blk 149 Bishan St 11
BISHAN-TOA PAYOH NORTH - Covered Walkway at Blk 267/278 Bishan St 22
BISHAN-TOA PAYOH TOWN COUNCIL NEWS may / june 2006
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GRC NEWS
Have Fun!
TOA PAYOH CENTRAL
SERS Handing over Ceremony
Date
Venue
Time
Organiser
:
:
:
:
22 July 2006 (Saturday)
Blk l53A Rooftop Garden
7.45pm
Toa Payoh Central
Zone ‘5’ RC
National Day Dinner
Date
Venue
Time
Organiser
:
:
:
:
5 August 2006 (Saturday)
Toa Payoh Central Amphitheatre
7.40pm
Toa Payoh Central GROs
National Day Observance Ceremony
Date
Venue
Time
Organiser
:
:
:
:
13 August 2006 (Sunday)
Toa Payoh Central Amphitheatre
7.30am
Toa Payoh Central GROs
For more information, please call 6254 6842
TOA PAYOH EAST
National Day Dinner
Date
Venue
: 28 July 2006 (Friday)
: Toa Payoh East CC
Multi-Purpose Hall
Time
: 7.00pm
Organiser : Toa Payoh East GROs
National Day Observance Ceremony
cum Family Sports Day
Date
: 13 August 2006 (Sunday)
Time
: 8.00am – 12.00pm
Organiser : Toa Payoh East GROs
Time
Venue
Fees
Join your fellow residents and get to know them better
at these activities organised especially for you.
: 8.00am – 12 noon
: Guangyang Primary School
: $3 per ticket
Karaoke Appreciation Nite (Mandarin)
Date
Time
Venue
Fees
:
:
:
:
7.00pm – 10.00pm
Bishan Community Club
$3 per person
Bishan East 41st National Day
Celebration Dinner
Date
Time
Venue
Fees
: 5 August 2006 (Saturday)
: 7.00pm – 10.30pm
: Open Field beside
Blk 156 Bishan St 13
: $25 per person
Bishan East national Day
Observance Ceremony
Date
Time
Venue
: 9 August 2006 (Wednesday)
: 7.00am – 10.30am
: Bishan Community Club
Bishan East Family Sports Day
Date
Time
Venue
Fees
:
:
:
:
7.00am – 10.30am
Bishan Community Club
$3 per person
That’s Entertainment featuring Verve
Enharmonics + Duo Performance
by Ruth Ling and Cat Ong
Date
Time
Venue
: 13 August 2006 (Wednesday)
: 7.00pm – 8.00pm
: Bishan CC Open Plaza
Block Party
Date
Venue
Time
Organiser
:
:
:
:
Blk 10 Link Hall
6.00pm – 9.00pm
Toa Payoh East Zone ‘2’ RC
BISHAN NORTH
Schools in Concert - Most Entertaining
Band Competition 2006
Block Party
(In Conjunction with
41st National Day Celebrations)
Date
Time
: 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Organiser : Toa Payoh East Zone ‘4’ RC
Date
Time
Venue
BISHAN EAST
Racial Harmony cum EP Day 2006
Date
: 22 July 2006 (Saturday)
: 4 August 2006 (Friday)
: 7.30pm
: Open field opposite
Bishan-Toa Payoh North
National Day Dinner 2006
Date
Time
Venue
: 7.30pm
Carnival 2006
(In Conjunction with
41st National Day Celebrations)
Date
Time
Venue
: 8.30am
(after 2pm)
THOMSON
Block Party
Date
Venue
Time
Organiser
:
:
:
:
23 July 2006 (Sunday)
Blk 118B Multi-Purpose Hall
7.30pm
Toa Payoh View RC
Block Party cum Folk Dance Nite
Date
Venue
Time
Organiser
:
:
:
:
Blk 25, RC Centre Courtyard
8.00pm
Thomson Sin Ming Ville RC
National Day Block Party
Date
Venue
Time
Organiser
:
:
:
:
Blk 23/24 Community Linkhall
7.30pm
Thomson Sin Ming Ville RC
National Day Celebration, Baby Show,
Line Dance Nite, Folk Dance Nite,
Basket Ball Tournament
Date
Venue
: Toa Payoh West CC
Time
: 9.00am – 10.00pm
Organiser : Toa Payoh West CCMC/
WEC/SCEC/MAEC
Block Party
Date
Venue
Time
Organiser
:
:
:
:
Blk 403 Sin Ming Ave
7.30pm
Thomson Sin Ming Garden RC
Thomson National Day Dinner
Date
Venue
Time
Organiser
:
:
:
:
Open Field beside Thomson CC
8.00pm
Thomson Sin Ming Garden RC
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GRC NEWS
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4
2
5
3
MP
activities
1
Mrs Jospehine Teo having a
cozy chat with a senior resident.
2
Mr Zai having a good laugh with
the residents at Bishan North.
3
Mr Wong Kan Seng had fun
chatting with the stall-holders.
4
Dr Ng Eng Hen having fun with
our young residents.
5
Mr Hri Kumar getting resident’s
feedback during the house visit
he conducted.
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GRC MAP
BISHAN-TOA
Every Tuesday from 8pm
BISHAN EAST
DPM Wong Kan Seng
#01-563
Singapore 570196
Tel: 6259 0542
Fax: 6353 8871
BISHAN NORTH
Mr Zainudin Nordin
#01-21
Singapore 570231
Tel: 6452 4107
Fax: 6454 9607
TOA PAYOH EAST
Mrs Josephine Teo
Blk 18 Lorong 7 Toa Payoh
#01-240
Singapore 310018
Tel: 6259 2881
Fax: 6354 4912
BISHAN-TOA
legend:
TOA PAYOH CENTRAL
TOA PAYOH EAST
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PAYOH GRC
Meet-The-People Session
Every Tuesday from 8pm
TOA PAYOH CENTRAL
Dr Ng Eng Hen
Blk 178 Toa Payoh Central
#01-238
Singapore 310178
Tel: 6253 8600
Fax: 6253 1249
THOMSON (Shunfu Office)
Mr Hri Kumar
Blk 309 Shunfu Road
#01-175
Singapore 570309
Tel: 6258 2755
Fax: 6353 8861
Every Thursday from 8pm
THOMSON (Toa Payoh West Office)
Blk 128 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh
#01-837
Singapore 310128
Tel: 6251 1500
Fax: 6259 3182
PAYOH GRC
BISHAN-TOA PAYOH NORTH
BISHAN EAST
THOMSON
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BISHAN-TOA PAYOH TOWN COUNCIL FIFTH TERM OF OFFICE (2005-2006)
Mr Wong Kan Seng
Dr Ng Eng Hen
Mr Zainudin Nordin
Mrs Josephine Teo
Mr Hri Kumar
Deputy Prime Minister & Minister
for Home Affairs
Manpower Minister and Second
Minister for Defence
Mayor for Central Singapore
District
MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC
Vice-Chairman of Bishan-Toa
Payoh Town Council
Vice-Chairman of Bishan-Toa
Payoh Town Council
Advisor to Bishan-Toa Payoh
Town Council
Elected Member of Bishan-Toa
Payoh Town Council
Chairman of Bishan-Toa Payoh
Town Council
Advisor to Toa Payoh East
Grassroots Organisations
Advisor to Thomson Grassroots
Organisations
Advisor to Bishan East
Advisor to Toa Payoh Central
Advisor to Bishan-Toa Payoh
North Grassroots Organisations
Establishment
Committee
Advisor: Mr Zainudin Nordin
Mr Foo See Lian
Chairman
Mr Cheng Wai Keung
Vice-Chairman
Mr Er Kwong Wah
Member
Mr Teh Hee Seang
Member
Mr Yee Fook Hong
Member
Mr Ling Ming Chuan
CEO / Secretary
Mr Yee Fook Hong
Chairman
Mr Poh Puay Eng
Vice-Chairman
Mr Roy Cheng
Siew Cherng
Member
Mr Chia Pen Chuen
Member
Mr Lai Kah Seng
Member
Mr Larry Lau Hooi See Mr Lim Joo Lye
Member
Member
Mr Tan Kee Khoon
Member
Mr Tin Beng Chan
Member
Mr Sng Jin Poh
Member
Mr Yeo Hiang Meng
Member
Mr Sitoh Yih Pin
2nd Advisor
Mr Teh Hee Seang
Chairman
Mr Gregory Tang
Wee Thiang
Vice-Chairman
Ms Chua Geok Lan
Member
Ms Catherine Lee
Member
Mr Ling Tuck Mun
Member
Mr Tan Kia Seng
Member
Ms Tay Mok Lan
Member
Ms Patricia Toh
Bee Lan
Member
Mr Wee Jit Sun
Member
Mr Cheng Wai Keung
Chairman
Dr Foo Yung Kuan
Vice-Chairman
Mr Azman Bin Yahaya
Member
Mr David Choo
Yong Kee
Member
Mr Lau Cheng Nam
Member
Mr Leong Chong Meng Mr Jason Leong
Wai Hoong
Member
Member
Mr Lawrence Lim
Tau Jeow
Member
Mr Henry Ng
Boon Hwee
Member
Ms Frances Tang
Po Tim
Member
Mr Yeo Suay Tee
Member
Mr Er Kwong Wah
Chairman
Mr Cheong Chee Onn
Vice-Chairman
Mr Roger Chia Ah Sah Mr Khoo Kay Chai
Member
Member
Mr Anthony Kiong
Beng Hoe
Member
Mr Texas Loh Kia How Mr Michael Low
Hock Kim
Member
Member
Mr Ng Wee Loon
Member
Mr Ramadoss
Ravindran
Member
Ms Sophia Su
Huah Tee
Member
Mr Raymond Teoh
Member
Finance &
Administration
Committee
Advisor: Dr Ng Eng Hen
Tenders &
Contracts
Committee
Advisor: Mrs Josephine Teo
Mr Mohd Yusof Bin
Abdullah
Member
Environment &
Development
Committee
Advisor: Mr Hri Kumar
Community
Relations
Committee
Advisor: Mr Zainudin Nordin
Ms Violet Wong
Choh Sang
Member
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PROFILE OF MR HRI KUMAR
Q1. Prior to being the MP of Bishan-Toa
Payoh GRC, what were your views of:
a. Grassroots organisations
b. Meet-the-People Sessions
c. Town Councils
A: I was helping out as a petition
writer for the MPS at Taman Jurong
since October last year, and so had
developed some understanding of
these matters. Grassroots
organizations (GROs) have had some
critics, and some go so far as to say
they should be disbanded. But you cannot
truly appreciate how much the community
relies on them, and the personal sacrifices of
their leaders and members, until you have worked with them.
The demands on their time are so great, and they carry out
their duties which such enthusiasm, that it is sometimes easy
to forget that they are volunteers, with their own personal,
family and work concerns.
I have always regarded MPS as the MP’s most important duty.
It is not about policies or debates. It is the time when you are
confronted with real problems, and come to understand the
concerns of the residents. Sometimes, these matters can have
a devastating impact on their lives, and the future of their
children. It is through dealing with such problems that an MP
can truly appreciate the effects of a policy on the ground, and
therefore help improve or refine it.
Town Councils have a thankless task. We expect our estates
to be spotless, and all amenities to be in working order, and
do not really notice or appreciate it when they are. However,
when something goes wrong, the Town Council is often blamed
for not discharging their duties. The fact that Singapore is
internationally acknowledged as a clean and green country
is in large part due to their efforts.
until everyone is able to better their lives, and no one is left
behind. Long may that attitude continue.
Q4. As an MP, you would be spending many weekends at
your constituency. What did you like to do on weekends before
going into politics?
A: Being with my wife.
It really did not matter what we
did, so long as we were together.
Q5. What did your spouse & children say to you when you
announced your political ambition to them?
A: She was naturally concerned about the (lack of) time
we would spend together, but accepted that this was a step I
really wanted to take.
Q6. What are your plans for the residents of your constituency?
A: My immediate plan is to meet as many residents as I
can, and listen to their concerns so that I can prioritise matters
and be effective. There a number of matters which need looking
into right away, such as making life more comfortable for our
senior citizens, particularly those who are less well off and/or
require medical help.
Q7. Some residents think MPs can do miracles for them.
How do you tell such residents to get real?
A: Very politely. I think Singaporeans, while having a reputation
for being demanding, are mostly sensible and reasonable.
Q8. When you come across a resident that is rude and
disrespectful, which of the following would you do?
a. Ignore the person.
b. Tell the person off.
c. Listen to the person with a smile and walk away.
Q2. Now that you have met some of your residents and A: I will first find out if there is an underlying reason for his
grassroots leaders in your constituency, what are your
impressions of the place and the people?
A: How warm and friendly the people are. It is like becoming
part of a (very) large family. I was concerned with the reception
I would get as Mr Leong Horn Kee had been at, and done so
much for, Thomson for 22 years. But my fears were misplaced.
Q3. After conducting your first MPS, what is the single issue
rudeness. He may be upset from having lost a loved one or
his job. If he is just plain rude, I will wish him a good day and
move on. Life is too short, and there are more important things
to do, and other residents to help.
Q9. You would like to reach out to all your constituents,
but that takes time. Would you consider giving them your
mobile nos. / email address? Why?
that sticks in your mind, and why?
A: I have set up a special email account for those who wish
A: Despite the great economic progress our country has
to write to me directly. It is [email protected]. Please write!
made, there are many who are finding it difficult to make ends
meet, or who have given up completely. Even worse, their
children risk being caught in the same trap, and we cannot
allow that to happen. This is, of course not unique to Singapore,
and we probably have fewer disadvantaged citizens than most
countries. However, Singaporeans have big hearts and are
also perfectionists. We will never feel good about ourselves
Q10.
What are the issues close to your heart that you
would raise in Parliament? Why?
A: I will be looking closely at Education. It is a bit early to
talk about the specific issues I will raise. If residents have any
suggestions or would like to raise any issue, I do hope they
will drop me an email or visit me at MPS.
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Is Childhood Immunisation Really
Important for My Child?
For many parents, immunisation means taking your baby to a clinic and coming home after a quick jab
in the leg or arm. It can be confusing too, as there are so many different vaccines with different schedules.
Some require 2 doses, some 3 doses and at different ages. Currently there are also new vaccines
like 6-in-1, 5-in-1, chicken pox, Haemophilus influeanzae (Hib), pneumococal and rotavirus. It is no
wonder that parents are anxious and confused. Some lament and ask “why must my child be injected
so many times”.
Immunisation is important as it protects your child against potential and dangerous and sometimes
life-threatening childhood diseases. When a child is immunised against a disease, its body will produce
antibodies to fight off that disease.
Currently in Singapore there are compulsory vaccinations under the The National Childhood Immunisation
Programme (NCIP) and other optional vaccines such as chicken pox, Hib and others.
The NCIP covers two compulsory immunizations against Diptheria and Measles, as these are life-threatening
diseases to children. Other immunizations under the NCIP protect against Tuberculosis, Pertussis (whopping
cough), Polio, Mumps, Rubella and Hepatitis B. With the exception of the Hepatitis B vaccine, all the other vaccines are
fully subsidized by the Government and are provided free of charge in all Polyclinics. Medisave can be used for the Hepatitis B vaccine.
Post-vaccination advice
Any injection may result in soreness, redness, swelling, itching
or burning at an injection site for 1 to 2 days. This is no cause
for alarm. Should your child develop any of the symptoms, it is
important to relieve their discomfort and:
-
Give your child extra fluids to drink
Dress your child in light clothing
Give your child a dose of panadol
Sponge your child using room temperature water. This should
be done with all the clothing removed and apply the cool
compress to the forehead, nape of the neck, armpits and groin.
Do not sponge the child for more than 15 minutes at a time.
if over 1 1/2 years old;
❥ Signs of dehydration: increased thirst, infrequent dark urine,
dull eyes, dry skin and lips;
❥ Child less active than usual, cranky, crying, has stiff neck;
❥ Child stops making eye contact;
❥ Seizure or rapid breathing;
❥ Fever lasts more than 2 days despite medication
So to find out more about vaccinations for your child and the latest
advice on the newer vaccines, come to the forum “Raising Healthy
Children” organized by the National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
on 5 August 2006. This forum will also educate you on better
parenting skills and paediatric nutrition.
Consult a doctor immediately if your child has any of the following
symptoms:
❥ Fever over 37.8 degree Celsius in child under 3 months; 38.3
degree Celsius if under 1 1/2 years old; 39.4 degree Celsius
Contributed by National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
Setting Higher Standards for Family Healthcare in the Community
Details
REGISTRATION FORM
Date
Time
Venue
Cost
:
:
:
:
5 Aug 06, Saturday
1pm to 5 pm, (Registration from 1-2pm)
HDB Hub Convention Centre, Auditorium
$5.00/person (Each participant gets a goodie bag,
while stocks last)
All are invited especially parents with children below 3 years of age
and mothers-to-be.
Enquiries
For enquiries please call 6757 7800 or 6757 7875. For more details
on the forum, please visit www.nhgp.com.sg.
REGISTRATION FORM FOR FORUM ON 5 AUG 06
Mail registration form and cheque payment to:
National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Level 6
Singapore 308433
Attn : Corporate Development & Communications Department
All registrations are confirmed only upon receipt of payment and on
a first-come-first served basis.
Closing date : 28 July 2006
Registration
Name :
For registration & payment, please proceed to the payment counters
at any polyclinic. Alternatively, you may send in your crossed cheque
payment with the registration form to:
Address:
(Mrs/Ms/Mdm/Mr)
(S)
National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Level 6, Singapore 308433
Attn: Corporate Development and Communications
All crossed cheques made payable to “National Healthcare Group
Polyclinics”. No refund will be made after payment.
All seats are confirmed upon receipt of payment, first come-first served
basis
Closing date : 28 July 06, Friday (All payment to reach us by this time)
Tel :
(Hp)
(H)
Email :
No. of persons attending :
Amount :
Cheque Number
(0)
www.btptc.org.sg
Bishan-Toa Payoh
Town Council
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QUIZ CORNER
TRENDY T-SHIRTS
to be
WON!
Questions for Quiz #59
Name the two new MPs in Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC.
1.
2.
(Deadline: 31 July 2006)
Name
: (Mr/Ms)
NRIC No :
Address :
(Postal)
Tel
: (H)
(O)
(Mobile)
Email:
ENTRY RULES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Only HDB residents of Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC are eligible to participate and all entries must be made on the official entry form
Each household is allowed to send in only one entry
Councillors and employees of Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council and their immediate families are not allowed to participate
The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entertained
Prizes will be awarded to the first 50 all correct entries drawn and winners will be notified by post
Answers will be published in the next issue of Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council News
Please send your entries on the back of an envelope to reach us before 31 July 2006
Address the envelope to:
The Editor,
The Quiz Corner (Quiz No. 59), BTPTC News,
Blk 125A, #01-134, Lorong 2 Toa Payoh, Singapore 311125
WINNERS for Quiz #57
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Mr Wong Chew Fai
Ms Chang Meng Lun
Ms Teo Kai Ling
Mdm Wong Boi Lang
Mr Lai Moon Weng
Ms Vivian Neo Pei Ling
Mr Neo Hoi Leong
Ms Lim Jee Heng
Ms Lim See Wah
Ms Liu Hui Ming
Ms Phua Jok Lan
Mrs Grace Ng
Ms Hsu Siew Yang
Mr Teo Choon Sing Simon
Mr Yong Hok Khuen
Ms Diana Koh Guet Ngoh
Ms Zahariah Bte Ahmad
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
Ms Tay Jia Qi Reena
Mr Yong Kim Lam
Ms Goh Sok Kiang
Mr Lim Jiu Hwee
Ms Kumathavalli d/o R.D.Raj
Lau Jing Jia
Mdm Lim Pay Ling Pauline
Ms Sherlyn Mark
Ms Betty Lim Chwee Gek
Mr Tan Thung Keat
Mdm Kum Meng Ngoh
Mr Yip Wai Lum
Mr Teo Wee Yang
Ms Mak Oi Leng
Ms Wong Lai Kuan Katherine
Mr Tan Kee Seng
Ms Loh Yook Moey
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
Mr Tan Suan Wang
Ms Yew Kwee Guek
Ms Cher Meow King
Ms Karen Chow
Ms Ruth Cheng
Ms Hui Lai Hoong
Ms Li Jinmei
Ms Lew Bee Kuan
Ms Ling Shwu Fong
Mr Ho Yew Ko
Mr Kwek Twa Soong
Mr Wu Leong Seng
Mdm Angeline D/o RC Devadan
Mr Tan Yong Kwee
Mdm Puteh Binte Basari
Ms Patricia P. Malika
Answers to Quiz
#57
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Useful
Numbers
24-HOUR TOWN COUNCIL
1800-325 8888
ESSENTIAL SERVICE UNIT (EMSU)
NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE CENTRE
Toa Payoh
1800-251 9999
Bishan
1800-552 9999
NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE POST (NPP)
Bishan
1800-258 9999
Boon Teck
1800-254 9999
Kim Keat
1800-252 9999
Thomson
1800-452 9999
POLICE HOTLINE
1800-255 0000
COMMUNITY CENTRES / CLUBS
Bishan CC
Bishan North CC
Thomson CC
Toa Payoh Central CC
Toa Payoh East CC
Toa Payoh South CC
Toa Payoh West CC
6259 4720
6451 5955
6251 6344
6252 1249
6256 7601
6259 6602
6353 4487
PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD (PUB)
Water Supply
1800-284 6600
POWER GRID ELECTRICITY
1800-778 6666
CITY GAS PTE LTD
1800-752 1800
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (NEA)
Call Centre
1800-225 5632
HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD (HDB)
Mainline
6490 1111
Bishan Branch Office
1800-225 5432
Toa Payoh Branch Office
1800-225 5432
Home-Link (24 Hours)
1800-866 3060
Rental Housing
1800-225 5432
Sales
1800-866 3066
Carpark Enforcement (24 Hours)
1800-225 5432

Meet our MPs - Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council

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