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MCI (P) 004/03/2016 Circulation 105,500 Copies Vibes 54 | Jul - Sep 2017 Show 05 INC INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY THE EDITORIAL COMMITTEE 06 08 ADVISER Mr Zainal Sapari CHAIRMAN Raymond Lye, BBM OneNationTo VICE-CHAIRMAN # get Derrick Ong Ter Koh, BBM her MEMBERS Haja Nizamudeen, PBM David Chian Fook Leong, PBM RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS Santadaevi D/O V Gurunathan Goh Soo Pheng, PBM COMMUNITY SPORTS DAY 2017 HARMONY STREET PARADE Henry Yeo Meng Tee Asraf Belal S/O Kader Maideen, PBM SECRETARY Christel Lee Melody Yeung EDITORIAL CONSULTANT Design Fusion Pte Ltd PRINTER Times Printers Pte Ltd PASIR RIS OFFICE Blk 577 Pasir Ris Street 53 #01-88 Singapore 510577 Tel: 6585 4938 Fax: 6585 4937 Email: [email protected] PUNGGOL OFFICE NEIGHBOURHOOD RENEWAL PROGRAMME 10 Blk 603 Punggol Road #01-01 Singapore 820603 Tel: 6590 9500 Fax: 6659 8263 Email: [email protected] Share RIVERVALE OFFICE Hello everyone, many of you probably already know that a series of container Blk 156A Rivervale Crescent #01-01 restaurants have opened up at Tebing Lane just beside Riviera LRT. But did you Singapore 541156 know these brightly coloured eateries do more than just serve good food? As Tel: 6489 0520 Fax: 6385 7120 Email: [email protected] I tasted some duck meatballs at Seoul Good, the owner told me how each of them work with a social mission to make their business inclusive and impactful. SENGKANG OFFICE Find out more from them inside. Happy reading! Blk 266 Compassvale Bow #01-06 Singapore 540266 Tel: 6489 0520 Fax: 6385 0930 David Chian Fook Leong, PBM Email: [email protected] Member For feedback on Vibes, email us at: [email protected] Visit our website at: www.prpg-tc.org.sg 02 vibes Hearttoheart #OneNationTogethe r GRC WHAT & WHERE: National Day Dinner and National Day Observance Ceremonies at All Divisions As Singapore turns 52 this year, the call for unity has never been WHO: MPs of Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC and Punggol East SMC – stronger! Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC and Punggol East SMC held a Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for joint National Day dinner to commemorate the independence, National Security Mr Teo Chee Hean; Minister for Education as well as to mark the progress of our nation. Together with the (Schools) & Second Minister for Transport Mr Ng Chee Meng; MPs, some 4,000 residents decked in red and white illuminated Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Harmony Square 2 (the hardcourt next to Block 157A Rivervale Information & Ministry of Education Dr Janil Puthucheary; Crescent) and exemplified the theme of this year’s celebration: Mr Teo Ser Luck; Deputy Speaker for Parliament One Nation Together. Mr Charles Chong; Mr Zainal Sapari; Ms Sun Xueling WHEN: 5 Aug 2017 Punggol North Pasir Ris West Sengkang Central Punggol Coast Pasir Ris East Punggol East Punggol West vibes 03 Hearttoheart Selamat HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI Marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, community Hari Raya Aidilfitri (also known as Hari Raya Puasa) celebrations were organised in each division so our Muslim residents could celebrate the joyous affair with their neighbours and friends. In their beautiful baju kurungs and baju Melayus, residents enjoyed lively performances by Kompang groups, participated in lucky draws, and feasted on traditional dishes and desserts. GRC WHAT & WHERE: Hari Raya Celebrations at All Divisions WHO: MPs – DPM Teo Chee Hean; Mr Ng Chee Meng; Dr Janil Puthucheary; Mr Teo Ser Luck; Mr Charles Chong; Mr Zainal Sapari; Mr Zainal Sapari and his grassroots leaders celebrate Ms Sun Xueling Hari Raya Puasa together at his home WHEN: 15-29 Jul 2017 04 vibes Photo by Masjid Al Mawaddah Hearttoheart INC International Friendship Day In an effort to help new citizens and Permanent Residents settle in the community, Pasir Ris East’s Integration and Naturalisation Champion (INC), Grassroots Organisations, and Residents’ Committees worked hard to plan the division’s first ever INC Friendship Day that highlighted the multicultural spirit of Singapore. The outreach was aimed at helping new immigrants make friends and develop mutual understanding with their neighbours. With more than 500 people in attendance, the event featured various ethnic and traditional performances, international food delights, and craft booths where participants learnt origami from little girls in kimonos. Local games of the yesteryears such as ‘five stones’ and ‘congkak’ were also introduced; playing them was concurrently eye opening for our new residents, and nostalgic for many Singaporeans. PASIR RIS EAST WHAT & WHERE: INC International Friendship Day at Pasir Ris East CC WHO: MP – Mr Zainal Sapari WHEN: 22 Jul 2017 Photo by Masjid Al Mawaddah vibes 05 Hearttoheart FOR DURIANS! Community Sports Day 2017 Punggol East’s Community Sports Day began bright and early on a Sunday morning with more than 700 residents assembling to exercise together. Community Sports Day, which is the largest sports event held island-wide on the same day, aims to promote bonding among residents of different races, religions, ages, and abilities through a myriad of activities. Organised by Punggol East Community Sports Club, the highlights of this year’s event were Zumba followed by a brisk walk around the neighbourhood. After a high-energy Zumba session, residents set off on a 20 minute walk that is approximately 1.5km long before returning to Rivervale Community Centre for a round of cool down exercises. At the end of the programme, breakfast snack packs and a sports pouch was given out to all participants. PUNGGOL EAST SMC WHAT & WHERE: Community Sports Day 2017 at Rivervale CC WHO: MPs – Mr Charles Chong WHEN: 23 Jul 2017 06 vibes Hearttoheart FOR DURIANS! With about 4,000 people feasting on 10,000kg of durians, Durian Day at Sengkang Central was an overwhelming success! Popular year after year, the event drew residents to Sengkang Community Club’s hardcourt as early as nine in the morning. With a $3 ticket, each person was entitled to two durians of either the ‘Red Prawn’ or ‘D24’ variety. Sitting with their families and bonding over the thorny fruit, some residents say durians have never tasted better! SENGKANG CENTRAL WHAT & WHERE: Sengkang Central Durian Day 2017 at Sengkang CC WHEN: 23 Jul 2017 vibes 07 Hearttoheart Racial and Religious Harmony Street Parade Residents of all races and religions gathered to celebrate the 13th annual Punggol North Racial and Religious Harmony Street Parade in July. Occupying the entire stretch of Punggol PUNGGOL NORTH Field Road, a dazzling medley of street performances was put up by various interest groups, WHAT & WHERE: Punggol North Racial and Religious grassroots organisations, local artistes, associations, and more for over 10,000 spectators. In his Harmony Street Parade & Family welcome speech, host Mr Ng Chee Meng underscored the importance of forging harmony at a Carnival 2017 at Blk 175A Punggol community level, as well as building trust and bonds at a neighbour-to-neighbour level. Echoing Field this sentiment was DPM Teo who encouraged residents to “reach out, build friendships, and WHO: MPs – DPM Teo Chee Hean; strengthen trust”. The parade kicked off with eleven schools putting up their best performance Mr Ng Chee Meng; Mr Charles Chong; Ms Sun Xueling pieces and continued with groups like the Lamborghini Club Singapore, Punggol North Active WHEN: 16 Jul 2017 Ageing Committee, and Goldwingers Singapore. Adding to the atmosphere was also a buzzing family carnival the residents had much fun participating in! 08 vibes Hearttoheart Official Opening & Embracing Parenthood Carnival The official opening of the Punggol Seas Residents’ Committee Centre in July was held in conjunction with the People’s Association’s Embracing PArenthood Movement. The occasion was graced by special guest Dr Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State for National Development, and Trade & Industry, and host adviser Ms Sun Xueling. Attracting a crowd of more than 700, residents enjoyed the family-oriented programmes such as carnival games, bouncy castle, face painting, finger puppet making, snacks stalls and many more. There was even a ‘Music & Movement’ activity and a nutrition talk for families with young children. Families with babies born in 2016 even received special Embracing PArenthood gift sets at the event! PUNGGOL WEST WHAT & WHERE: Punggol Seas Official Opening & Embracing Parenthood Carnival at Punggol Seas RC WHO: MP – Ms Sun Xueling WHEN: 2 Jul 2017 vibes 09 Hearttoheart Neighbourhood Renewal Programme Blocks 531-562 and Blocks 564-569, Pasir Ris Drive 1/Street 51 Three-generation fitness corners, drop off porches, elderly fitness corners, foot reflexology paths, and new sheltered linkways are just few of the many planned improvements to ensure that Pasir Ris continues to be an attractive and comfortable place to live in. Residents were invited to share their thoughts on the proposed neighbourhood upgrades at two Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP) Public Consultation sessions in July. In addition to the exhibition panels available onsite to help residents visualise the upgrades easier, the architects-in-charge were also present to respond to any queries on the spot. Residents who have yet to indicate their support are highly encouraged to do so. Residents can hand in their survey forms by post/fax/email or by hand at the Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council office. Please continue to provide your support for future NRP projects such as the upcoming Public Consultation for Blocks 500-521 and 601-615, Pasir Ris Street 52 /Elias Road. Let’s all work together to bring about positive change to Pasir Ris-Punggol! PASIR RIS WEST WHAT & WHERE: NRP Public Consultations at Blk 555B MPH Pasir Ris Street 51 & Blk 535/536 Pasir Ris Drive 1 WHO: MP – DPM Teo Chee Hean WHEN: 23 & 30 Jul 2017 10 vibes Hearttoheart Punggol Coraltree RC organised several block parties for the residents of Coralinus over a period of four months to encourage greater interaction and bonding.