touchpointMCI (P) 104/08/2017 August 2017

ONE JALAN BESAR Together Chairman's Message

Home is where the heart is. The bedrock of our strong national identity has been our homes. I am pleased to announce that at Whampoa Towner estate and Potong Pasir, we will continue to upgrade existing facilities, and add new ones through the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme. We actively seek your feedback on proposed developments, to make sure that your needs are adequately looked into and addressed (pages 4 to 5).

Another hallmark of our national pride is the reputation we enjoy as a clean country. The Keep Clean movement this year aims to shift our mindset from 'cleaned city to a truly clean city'. Focusing on communal ownership, MPs joined residents to pick litter throughout Jalan Besar GRC and Potong Pasir (page 11).

We have also introduced a new article feature series showcasing cultural festivals and games for various ethnic groups in Singapore (pages 14 to 16). Read on to better understand their significance, and learn the values the communities hold dear.

I would like to take the opportunity to wish our Hindu friends Happy Deepavali in advance. Amid the festivities, let us remind one another to ensure that our neighbourhood stays clean and safe.

Dr Lily Neo Chairman

Perutusan Pengerusi Rumah adalah di mana hati kita berada. Rumah merupakan dasar utama identity nasional kita. Saya dengan sukacita ingin mengumumkan bahawa estet Whampoa Towner dan Potong Pasir akan terus dipertingkatkan baharu dan kemudahan yang sedia ada akan ditambah menerusi Program Pembaharuan Di Kejiranan. Kami secara aktif akan mendapatkan maklum balas dari anda mengenai pembangunan yang bakal dijalankan, untuk memastikan segala keperluan anda dipenuhi (muka surat 4 hingga 5).

Sebuah lagi mercu tanda kebanggaan nasional ialah negara kita yang bersih. Kempen Menjaga Kebersihan Singapura tahun ini bertujuan untuk mengalih pemikiran kita daripada ‘bandar yang bukan sahaja bersih, tetapi benar-benar bersih’. Para AP bandaran bersama-sama dengan penduduk telah mengutip sampah di sekitar GRC Jalan Besar dan Potong Pasir (muka surat 11).

Kita juga telah memperkenalkan sebuah siri baharu yang mempamerkan pesta kebudayaan dan permainan untok berbagai kumpulan etnik di Singapura (muka surat 14 hingga 16). Teruskan membaca untuk lebih memahami tentang kepentingannya dan mempelajari nilai-nilai yang dipegang teguh oleh masyarakat.

Saya terlebih dahulu ingin mengambil kesempatan ini untuk mengucapkan Selamat Hari Deepavali yang bakal menjelang kepada semua masyarakat Hindu. Sepanjang musim perayaan, marilah kita saling mengingatkan antara satu sama lain untuk memastikan kejiranan kita tetap bersih dan selamat.

Dr Lily Neo Pengerusi

TouchPoint 2 August 2017 主席致词 MEET-THE-PEOPLE

心之所向，家之所属。我们的家园是国家认同感的基石。我非常高 SESSIONS 兴宣布我们将在黄埔陶纳镇与波东巴西通过邻里更新计划继续提升 现有设施，并增添新的设备。我们积极收集您对更新计划的意见和 KOLAM AYER 哥南亚逸 反馈， 以便照顾您的需要 (第4至5页)。 Assoc Prof 雅国副教授 Minister for Communications and 我国是个素负盛名的清洁城市。今年的保持新加坡清洁运动尝试把 Information Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs “清洁城市”的心态转换成“真正清洁城市”。为了增进居民的归属 Minister-in-charge of Cyber Security 感，议员们和居民一起在惹兰勿刹集选区以及波东巴西单选区捡垃 MP for Jalan Besar GRC (Kolam Ayer) 圾(第11页)。 Every Monday, 8pm Block 64 Kallang Bahru #01-373 Singapore 330064 除此之外，我们也增添新系列，展示各族传统节日和游戏 (第14至 Last Wednesday of the month, 8pm Block 52 Sims Place #01-138 Singapore 380052 16页)。细细阅读，您会更了解它们的意义，与学习各族重视的传统 价值观。 No MPS on public holidays WHAMPOA 黄埔 我希望借此机会祝兴都教徒朋友屠妖节快乐。欢庆节日时，请互相 Mr 提醒保持环境清洁与安全。 王志豪先生 Senior Minister of State, 主席梁莉莉医生 Prime Minister’s Office MP for Jalan Besar GRC (Whampoa)

Every Monday, 8pm Block 85 Whampoa Drive #01-248 Singapore 320085 No MPS on public holidays jiytupd; nra;jp KAMPONG GLAM 甘榜格南 ,y;yNk ek; ,jaj;jpd; ciwtplk;. ekJ tYthd Njrpa Ms Lay Peng milahsj;jpd; mbg;gil ekJ ,y;yq;fNs. thk;Ngh lTdH 潘丽萍女士 Mayor of Central Singapore District Ngl;ilapYk; nghj;Njhq; ghrpupYk;> mf;fk;gf;fg; GJg;gpg;Gj; MP for Jalan Besar GRC (Kampong Glam) jpl;lj;jpd;fPo; ehq;fs; njhlHe;J jw;Nghija trjpfis Vice Chairman of Jalan Besar Town Council Nkk;gLj;jp> Gjpatw;iw mikg;Nghk; vd;W mwptpg;gjpy; kfpo;r;rp milfpNwd;. cq;fsJ Njitfs; ftdpf;fg;gLtij Every Wednesday, 8pm cWjpg;gLj;j> cj;Njr Nkk;ghLfs; gw;wpa cq;fs; Block 462 Crawford Lane #03-33 Singapore 190462 Residents from Kent Ville are welcome to visit the above MPS fUj;Jfisf; Nfl;lwpa tpUk;GfpNwhk; (gf;fq;fs; 4 Kjy; 5). or consult the MP on duty at the PAP Branch at Blk 52 Kent Road on Mondays, 8pm. ekJ Njrpa ngUkpjj;jpd; kw;NwhH milahsr;rpd;dk; ek; No MPS on public holidays and eve of public holidays ehl;bd; J}a;ik. ,t;thz;bd; 'rpq;fg;g+iuj; J}a;ikahf itj;jpUg;Nghk;" ,af;fk;> 'Rj;jg;gLj;jg;gLk; efupypUe;J KRETA AYER-KIM SENG cz;ikapNyNa J}a;ikahfj; jpfOk; efiu" Nehf;fp ekJ 牛车水-金声 kdg;Nghf;if khw;Wtij ,yf;fhff; nfhz;Ls;sJ. r%fj;jpd; Dr Lily Neo nghWg;Ngw;ig typAWj;Jk; tifapy;> FbapUg;ghsHfNshL 梁莉莉医生 ehlhSkd;w cWg;gpdHfSk; NrHe;J [hyhd; ngrhH MP for Jalan Besar GRC FOj;njhFjpapYk; nghj;Njhq; ghrpupYk; Fg;igfis ms;sp J} (Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng) Chairman of Jalan Besar Town Council a;ikg;gLj;jpdhHfs; (gf;fk; 11). Every Monday, 8pm rpq;fg;g+upy; thOk; gy;NtW ,d kf;fspd; fyhrhu Block 4 Sago Lane #03-115 Singapore 050004 tpohf;fisAk; tpisahl;LfisAk; vLj;Jf;$Wk; Gjpa njhliuAk; ehq;fs; mwpKfg;gLj;jp ,Uf;fpNwhk; (gf;fk; 14-16). No MPS on public holidays mtw;wpd; rpwg;Gfisg; gbj;jwpe;J> r%fj;jpdH fl;bf;fhf;Fk; gz;Gfisg; gw;wp njupe;J nfhs;Sq;fs;. POTONG PASIR 波东巴西 Mr nrg;lk;gH> mf;NlhgH khjq;fis neUq;Fk; ,j;jUzj;jpy;> 司徒宇斌先生 kyha; r%fj;jpw;F `[;[{g; ngUehs; tho;j;Jf;fSk; ,e;J MP for Potong Pasir SMC r%fj;jpw;Fj; jPghtsp tho;j;Jf;fSk; njuptpj;Jf; nfhs;fpNwd;. Vice Chairman of Jalan Besar Town Council tpohf;fhyf; nfhz;lhl;lq;fspd; kj;jpapy;> ekJ mf;fk;gf;fj;ij vg;NghJk; J}a;ikahfTk; ghJfhg;ghfTk; fl;bf;fhf;f Every Friday, 8pm (except last Friday of the month) xUtUf;nfhUtH epidTgLj;jpf; nfhs;Nthk;. Block 143 Potong Pasir Avenue 2 #01-24 Singapore 350143 Last Friday of the month, 8pm lhf;lH ypy;yp epNah Block 214 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh void deck Singapore 310214 jiytH No MPS on public holidays August 2017 TouchPoint 3 Environment 邻区更新计划，为家园注入活力 A Rejuvenating Facelift

The Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP) is a fully funded national initiative which involves active consultation with residents on new facilities and improvements. Through this inclusive process, residents feel a greater sense of communal ownership. Upgraded shared spaces also create more opportunities for bonding among residents. These twin factors – communal ownership and bonding – translate to a stronger national identity.

Whampoa Towner Public Consultation & Exhibition – 2 to 4 June 2017

On 2 June 2017, MP for Jalan Besar GRC (Whampoa) Mr Heng Chee How launched the NRP Public Consultation and Exhibition for Blocks 101 to 107 Towner Road.

Among the proposed new developments are drop-off porches, covered linkways, playgrounds, jogging tracks and fitness corners. Residents can also look forward to new letterboxes and corridor lighting at the blocks they reside in. The Working Committee is studying all the feedback and suggestions received during the three- day event. Feasible ideas will be incorporated into the final proposal and exhibited at the Consensus Gathering planned for early 2018.

Parents, Mr Zhou Yi Nan and Ms Yang Yu, both 37, and their two children like the proposed entrance court and playground. Ms Yang Yu commented: ”I can envision my children enjoying themselves at the new playground. As for myself, I especially like the scenic view of the future entrance court.”

TouchPoint 4 August 2017 Potong Pasir Consensus Gathering – 16 to 18 June 2017

Potong Pasir residents living in Blocks 101 to 109 are a One highlight of the NRP is the adoption of the Canna flower step closer to seeing their proposed facilities become a as the design motif, with the colour pink being chosen for reality, as MP for Potong Pasir Mr Sitoh Yih Pin officiated this neighbourhood. With upgrading due to complete in the Consensus Gathering on 16 June 2017. This Consensus about two years’ time, residents can aspire to have a more Gathering is a follow-up to the Public Consultation held last active and healthy lifestyle with the building of new fitness December. More than 80% of residents have voted “Yes” to corners. Hardcourts and residents’ corners for residents to the NRP. The Working Committee is fine-tuning the design interact and bond with one another will also be constructed. proposal, and will call for a tender soon.

A resident, Mr Buan, 65, welcomes the introduction of the Another resident, Ms Chia Shang Ya, 27, appreciates the residents’ corner at Block 101. installation of the bicycle rack system. “I can go to the residents’ corner to sit “I like to cycle around the precinct. I down and relax with my neighbours guess the bicycle rack system will bring after work, instead of staying at home.” more convenience and security to bicycle owners.” August 2017 TouchPoint 5 Environment 新添设施 Town Improvement Projects

Green House @ 93 community garden at Block 93 Geylang Bahru

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Fitness corner at Blk 681 Race Course Road

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Sheltered bicycle parking bay at Block 71 Kallang Bahru

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Footpath with lighting between Block 12/14 Taman Ho Swee and Block 96 Havelock Road

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TouchPoint 6 August 2017 Upgraded senior citizens’ fitness corner at Block 44 Beo Crescent

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Upgraded elderly fitness corner at Block 103 Jalan Rajah

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Anti-bird barrier system at the roof tops of 10 blocks in Potong Pasir

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Repairs and redecoration works for Albert Centre

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August 2017 TouchPoint 7 Environment 安全使用电梯 Safe Use of Lifts Dos

Stand clear of the doors, keeping clothes Hold children and pets firmly. and carry-ons away from the opening.

Don’ts

Do not try to stop closing doors with any part of Do not wedge cardboard or newspaper against your body. Use the DOOR OPEN button instead. the lift doors to prevent them from closing.

In the event of a lift breakdown

Push the ALARM button to call Passersby can help call the emergency number for assistance. on the lift landing wall to report the breakdown.

TouchPoint 8 August 2017 Push and hold the DOOR OPEN button if doors need to be Hold the handrail for support. held open, or ask someone to push the button for you.

Do not overload the lift. If it is crowded, Do not jump or play in the lift. wait for the next one. This may cause the lift to stall.

Do not try to force open the lift doors. Stay calm and be patient – help is on the way.

August 2017 TouchPoint 9 Heart 普天同庆 National Day Decorations

TouchPoint 10 August 2017 People 捡起来丢掉 Pick It Up and Bin It

Embracing and sustaining cleanliness has been part of our country’s DNA. A nationwide initiative, the Keep Singapore Clean Movement aims to foster national pride through litter-picking activities. Responding to the movement, our MPs joined residents in a concerted effort to pick up litter in May and June this year. The reward? Having a clean neighbourhood!

Every bit of effort counts! Minister Yaacob Ibrahim and volunteers separated the recyclables from non-recyclables, at Block 14A Upper Boon Keng Road on 7 May 2017.

Engaging the youth in the movement: The younger generation Ms Denise Phua doing her part in maintaining cleanliness of the chipped in to pick litter, alongside Mr Heng Chee How at Whampoa precinct at King George’s Avenue/French Road on 6 May 2017. Road and Bendemeer Road on 27 May and 4 June respectively.

Spotting a recyclable: Mr Sitoh Yih Pin picking up a plastic Dr Lily Neo scouring the ground for litter with bottle at Potong Pasir on 14 May 2017. residents at Havelock Road on 7 May 2017.

August 2017 TouchPoint 11 传统古早味 The Taste of Yesteryear Mu Liang Zai Liang Kee Restaurant is a household name synonymous with authentic traditional Teochew cuisine here in Singapore. The chef, Mr Ng Siang Lin revealed that he first learnt to cook from his late father Mr Ng Bak Liang, who opened his first eatery at Ellenborough Market in 1974. Since then, Mr Ng Siang Lin has stayed true to tradition, keeping the ΄Traditional Teochew΄ taste consistent with the help of his father’s recipes. “As long as I am the chef, you can expect the same flavour. I follow each stage of preparation just like what my father taught me when he was alive,” he smiled.

Located at 719 Havelock Road, the restaurant boasts signature dishes such as Braised Duck with Bean Curd, Teo-Chew Style Steamed Promfret, Fried Prawn Rolls and Yellow Chives Leaf with Prawns. The natural taste and aroma of these dishes truly bring out the simplicity and elegance of Teochew style cooking! National Day Promotion YAM PASTE or CUT FRUITS FREE with minimum $50 spent (before GST) TouchPoint • Valid for dine-in only at 719 Havelock Road. • Limited to one order per coupon. August 2017 • Only original coupons will be accepted. • Valid till 30 November 2017. Mu Liang Zai Liang Kee Restaurant Kee Liang Zai Mu Liang Quiz limited edition Town Council WIN souvenirs! We have 5 sets to give away!

TouchPoint August 2017 Quiz Q1) The Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP) was held recently at Whampoa Towner Road and Potong Pasir Avenue 1. TRUE FALSE

Q2) We should not jump or play in the lift as doing so may cause the lift to stall. To win, simply answer these questions. Five lucky TRUE FALSE winners will be chosen randomly from all-correct Q3) Jalan Besar Town Council’s main office at Block 70 Geylang entries received. Bahru is just 3 minutes’ walk from the new Geylang Bahru Only open to residents of Jalan Besar Town Council. MRT Station opening on 21 October 2017. Each household is entitled to win only one prize. TRUE FALSE Fill out the contest form and mail it to: Name: NRIC No: TouchPoint August 2017 Quiz Address: Jalan Besar Town Council Block 70 Geylang Bahru Email address: #01-2719 Contact No: Singapore 330070 Closing date: 20 October 2017 TouchPoint 12 August 2017 迎接滨海市区线第三阶段通车 Downtown Line 3 Coming Your Way

With the opening of the Downtown Line 3 on 21 October 2017, residents of Jalan Besar GRC and Potong Pasir SMC will be better connected to the Central Business District and Marina Bay areas.

Going to Jalan Besar Town Council from Geylang Bahru MRT Station

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4 5 • Limited to one order per coupon. Geylang Bahru • Valid till 30 November 2017. MRT Station Geylang Bahru Exit A 1 Market & Food Centre (under renovation) Automobile Association of Singapore (AA) 2

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START Geylang Bahru MRT Station – Take Exit A Head southwest on Kallang 1 Bahru toward Geylang Bahru 4 Turn left into the carpark Cross the road at the Turn right. 2 traffic lights 5 Jalan Besar Town Council Main Office will be right Turn right onto ahead 3 Geylang Bahru

August 2017 TouchPoint 13 中元节期间，负责任地烧冥纸

农历七月十五中元节，对本地华人来说，是一个祭祀祖先鬼神 的重要日子。节日的庆祝活动从农历七月初一开始，直到七月 三十日，长达一个月。

新加坡道教总会行政秘书， 荘光棟 （惟義）道长说，“中元 节是三元节其中的一个节日，主要是庆祝地官大帝的宝诞，祈 求赦罪。上元节正月十五则是天官大帝赐福之日， 而下元节 十月十五是水官大帝为人们解厄的日子。一般来说，人们可以 为过世的亲人做法事，为他们在世时所做的恶事赦罪，让他们 脱离苦海。我们本身也可趁这个节日反省自己的行为。”

他补充说，信徒也祭拜孤魂，让那些没有亲人或后人也同样能 赦罪。荘光棟 （惟義）道长鼓励居民在市镇理事会提供的金 属桶燃烧冥纸。他说，“我们既然居住在市区，应该尽量不为 他人带来不便。焚化供品的时候，必须远离草丛树木，以防火 患。”

佛教徒也称中元节为“盂兰盆会”，是拜祭过世亲人的节日。 泰国佛教寺庙 Wat Ananda Metyarama 的荣誉秘书 Phramaha Rian Manone – Yang说，“我们鼓励人们在 金属桶内燃烧冥纸，并等到冥纸烧尽才离开。这样会比较安 全。” 新加坡道教总会行政秘书，荘光棟 （惟義）道长解释中元节的由来。 我们也呼吁居民每逢农历初一和十五，遵守这些安全措施。

在市镇理事会提供的金属桶里焚烧冥纸，既方便又安全。 燃烧冥纸时，应等到冥纸烧尽才离开。

TouchPoint 14 August 2017 Daya Tarikan Abadi Sepak Takraw Sukan Sepak Takraw mula dimainkan di Malaysia pada abad ke-15 dan kemudian meraih populariti di Asia Tenggara. Sepak di dalam bahasa Melayu bermaksud tendang, sementara Takraw pula bermaksud bola rotan dalam bahasa Thai. Serperti juga namanya, sukan ini tidak dibenarkan menggunakan tangan kecuali untuk mencampak bola ke arah pihak lawan.

Bentuk bola rotan ini sudah cukup untuk membangkit kenangan nostalgia daya tarikan desa. Suatu sukan yang sering dimainkan di kampong. Sepak Takraw kini dimainkan di banyak kawasan di Bandar Jalan Besar. Dengan keluasan 13.4m kali 6.1m persegi, ia sama dengan dua gelanggang badminton. Satu pasukan yang terdiri daripada tiga orang permain akan bertarung dengan tiga orang lagi pemain daripada pihak lawan di atas jaring setinggi 1.52 meter. Pasukan yang berjaya mendapat 21 mata akan memenangi set pertama. Pemenang yang mutamad adalah pasukan yang memenagi dua daripada tiga set.

Para remaja yang bermain Sepak Takraw berhampiran Blok 42, Beo Crescent mendedahkan bahawa sukan ini adalah satu cara untuk mereka terus mengekalkan berhubungan.

“Sepak Takraw telah mengajar kami tentang nilai bekerjasama, kesabaran dan komunikasi. Malahan, kami menjalinkan persahabatan dengan ramai remaja lelaki yang berfikiran serupa di dalam kejiranan melaiui sukan yang menyeronokkan ini” jelas Md Nadzif, 15 tahun. Friendships have flourished through Sepak Takraw. Dialog bersama kumpulan ini berakhir dengan suasana keraihan setelah mereka berkongsi tentang masa di mana pasukan lain yang lebih tua dikalahkan mereka. Mereka menunjukkan teknik beraneka seperti memakai dahi kepala untuk menjolok bola takraw, dan tendangan bertahan di mana bola takraw akan dibaling ke udara. Nampaknya pasukan ini benar-benar luar biasa!

Selain daripada Blok 42 Beo Crescent, penduduk boleh pergi ke gelanggang Sepak Takraw berikut untuk bermain: • Blok 5 Delta Avenue • Blok 43A Sims Drive • Blok 52A Havelock Road • Blok 53 Sims Place • Blok 77A Indus Road • Blok 59B dan 68 Geylang Bahru • Blok 1 St George’s Lane • Blok 114 Whampoa Road • Blok 5A, 12, 19 dan 39 Upper Boon Keng Road August 2017 TouchPoint 15 jPghtspj; jpUehis tuNtw;fpNwhk;

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