Central CDC June 2020

Building a Do-Good District

#STRONGERTOGETHER • #团结就是力量 #TEGUHBERSATU • #ஒற் 쟁மையே பலம் IN SEARCH OF PURPOSE TALK SERIES CONTENT IN THIS ISSUE

PROF LIM SIONG GUAN MS ANN MEDLOCK MR JOHN GRAHAM MR BENNY SE TEO MR KENNY LOW MS EUNICE OLSEN

DR TAN LAI YONG MR MS CHIA YONG YONG MS LESLIE CHIA DR GOH WEI LEONG MS KUIK SHIAO-YIN p.06 BLESS OUR CITY p.08 CDC STUDENT p.18 COMMUNITY MEALS SCHEME STORIES DURING Helping Others COVID-19 Recover for Life Food Vouchers to Ease Finances Fighting COVID with My Best Friend MS BELINDA LEE MR BOB LEE MR JACK SIM MR ADRIAN TAN MRS TAN SHOOK WAH MR LIAK TENG LIT

MR RAVI MANAS MR PHILIP YEO MR HO KWON PING MR EUGENE HENG PROF MR QUEK LING KIONG

Scan the QR code to join us for our live stream on 25 June at 8.00pm. p.12 SILVER JOBS p.22 DIGITAL IRO DAY p.20 LIFESTYLE Splendid in Silver Pledging for Greater Fighting Crisis MR DAVID HOE DR NOELEEN HEYZER MS IRENE ANG DR YEAP BAN HAR MS NICHOL NG https://go.gov.sg/nicholng Social Defence with Music

The In Search of Purpose p.4 PEOPLE OF CENTRAL SINGAPORE p.10 BUSINESSES FOR GOOD Talk Series by SCAN AND WATCH Editorial Advisers Editorial Team Voices is a publication by Central Singapore CDC, Central Singapore CDC Lau Siew Ching distributed to more than 400,000 households in TO BE INSPIRED BY THESE Daren Shiau Cher Jin Zhi Ang Mo Kio, Bishan-Toa Payoh, Jalan Besar and seeks to inspire and help residents discover AMAZING STORIES Kris Ye Tanjong Pagar GRCs as well as Sengkang West, their bigger role in society. Speakers who Publishing & Design Vincent Chia MCI (P) Radin Mas and Potong Pasir SMCs. Copyright is held by Central Singapore CDC. No part of have made significant contributions in Central Singapore CDC Christopher Chen 152/05/2017ISSN. NextofKin Creatives Pte Ltd Cheryl Lew 0219-6344 this publication may be reproduced without their various causes and fields are invited to Chew Chee Hui Printed in Singapore the written consent of the CDC. Every effort has share their personal stories and experiences. by Times Printer been made to ensure that the contents of this Through these talks, we hope to encourage publication are correct and up-to-date at the Selected photos were taken before circuit breaker time of printing. residents to give back and be part of a more https://go.gov.sg/ caring community in Singapore. isoptalkseries 1 MAYOR’S NOTE

Penduduk yang dihormati, அன் பார் ந் த 埁羿뾿쏁ப் பாளர் களே,

Ini adalah masa yang berbeza. Wabak நாம் இப� ்போ鏁 வழக் கத் 鎿ற் 埁 மாறானத�ொ쏁 COVID-19 telah berubah dan memberi காலகட் டத் 鎿ல் இ쏁க் 垿ற�ோம் . க�ொힿட் -19 kesan kepada kehidupan kita dengan cara 垿쏁뮿த� ்தொற் 잿னால் நாம் ꎿனைத் 鏁க் 埂ட பார் க் க믁羿யாத அளퟁக் 埁 நம் வாழ் க் கை yang tidak dapat dibayangkan. பெ쏁ம் மாற் றத் 鎿ற் 埁 உள் ளா垿ힿட் ட鏁.

Satu-satunya cara untuk mengatasi krisis தே殿ய அளힿலான இந் த nasional ini adalah untuk kita semua terus நெ쏁க் க羿ꎿலையைச் சமா쾿ப் பதற் 埁 ஒ쏁 cekalkan diri dan terus bersatu. Tindakan வ펿தான் இ쏁க் 垿ற鏁. நாம் அனைவ쏁ம் harus bermula dengan diri kita sendiri. தை쎿யமாகퟁம் ஒற் 쟁மையாகퟁம் இ쏁க் கவேண் 翁ம் . ஒவ� ்வொ쏁வ쏁ம் இதற் 埁 Dalam terbitan VOICES ini, kami 믁யற் 殿 எ翁க் கவேண் 翁ம் . menghormati pahlawan harian kita yang telah maju kehadapan untuk memberkati “VOICES” இத펿ன் இந் தப் ப鎿ப் ꮿல் , தேவை뿁ள் ள மற் றவர் க쾿ன் வாழ் க் கைக் 埁 kehidupan orang lain yang memerlukan. உ쟁鏁ணை ꯁ쎿뿁ம் அன் றாட நாயகர் களைக் Banyak yang berkhidmat di barisan க�ௌரힿக் 垿ற�ோம் . இவர் க쾿ல் பல쏁ம் hadapan dan perkhidmatan penting. 믁ன் ꞿலை뾿쯁ம் அத் 鎿யாவ殿யச் Terdapat juga bilangan orang yang சேவைக쾿쯁ம் ப辿யாற் 쟁垿றார் கள் . 므鎿 melakukan kebaikan untuk kebaikan orang பேர் மற் றவர் க쾿ன் நலꟁக் காக நல் லன These are unusual times. The COVID-19 亲爱的居民： lain secara berdiam-diam. செய் 垿றார் கள் . outbreak has changed and impacted all

of our lives in ways beyond imagination. Usah bimbang dan cekalkan diri. Kami akan பயப் படாமல் , தை쎿யமாக இ쏁ங் கள் . நாம் 我们正处于非常时期。2019冠状病毒疾病 ஒன் 잿ணைந் 鏁 க�ொힿட் 垿쏁뮿த� ்தொற் 쟁 mengatasi cabaran COVID-19 ini bersama! The only way to overcome this national （COVID-19）对我们生活所造成的影响和改变， சவாலைச் சமா쾿த் 鏁ힿ翁வ�ோம் ! crisis is for all of us to stay strong and 已超出我们的想象。 Yang ikhlas, உங் கள் உளமார் ந் த, to stay united. Action has to start with Denise Phua டெꞿஸ் ꯁவா each of us. 我们必须以坚强的意志，团结一心，才能度过这 Mayor, Daerah Singapura Tengah மேயர் , மத் 鎿ய 殿ங் கப் ꯂர் மாவட் டம் 场危机。抗击疫情必须从我们每个人开始做起。 In this issue of Voices, we honour our everyday heroes who have stepped forth 在本期的《VOICES》中，我们向每天无私奉献，造 to bless the lives of others in need. Many are serving in the frontline and essential 福社群的英雄致敬。他们当中大多数在前线和 services. Others are persons who quietly 必需服务行业工作，也有一些是默默付出爱心 do good for the good of others. 帮助他人。

Fear not and stay strong. We will 我希望大家不要畏惧、保持坚毅，共同克服 overcome this COVID-19 challenge COVID-19带来的艰巨挑战！ together!

中区社理会市长 Yours sincerely, 潘丽萍 Denise Phua Vounteers give free hair cuts for Cardboard Collectors. Mayor, Central Singapore District

2 3 PEOPLE OF CENTRAL SINGAPORE OUR EVERYDAY HEROES

Ms Sudipta Biswas, 58 Mr Ali Ahmad, 63 Staff Counsellor, HealthServe Chairman, PERTAPIS Halfway House Family Support Group I help migrant workers who have no income due to injury or cancellation of work permits With stigma towards ex-offenders still by employers. Through counselling, I teach present, some families feel ashamed to visit them coping strategies to improve their or even to speak about their incarcerated mental health. Many of them are sole bread loved ones. We hope to educate others winners and feel stressed when they cannot on what drug addiction is to help them provide for their family back home. understand and empathise with the struggles I have a passion to help these workers these ex-offenders are going through. because I too was a migrant back in 1988. I can empathise with them and know the Having volunteered for 19 years, I believe that Dr Radiah Salim, 58 Mr Tan Jia Wei, 31 difficulties adjusting to a new country everyone wants a chance to change for the President & Founder, Club HEAL Assistant Senior Social Worker, and culture. better. I hope their family members will hold Whampoa Family Service Centre on to this hope too and know that we are here People have asked if mental health has காயம் பட் டதால் அல் ல鏁 믁தலா쾿கள் வேலை to support them. அꟁம鎿ச் 毀ட் டை ரத் 鏁 செய் ததால் a cure, and if those with mental illness Majority of those I serve are young families எந் தவ�ொ쏁 வ쏁மான믁ம் இல் லா鎿쏁க் 埁ம் Oleh sebab stigma terhadap bekas pesalah can lead a ‘normal life’. Personally, mental with many children, as well as elderly from வெ쾿நாட் 翁 ஊ펿யர் க쿁க் 埁 நான் உதힿ masih wujud, sesetengah keluarga berasa vulnerable backgrounds. There was once I செய் 垿றேன் . அவர் கள் தங் கள鏁 illness should not be seen as a burden, malu hendak melawat orang yang disayangi 毂ழ் ꎿலையைச் சமா쾿க் க உதퟁம் but a challenge. That’s why I’ve written helped an elderly get an accommodation. mahupun bercakap tentang mereka. Kami வ펿믁றைகளைக் கற் 쟁க� ்கொ翁த் 鏁, publications and given talks to educate From time to time, he would pop by my mahu mendidik ahli keluarga yang terbabit அவர் க쾿ன் மனநலனை மேம் ப翁த் த people to foster better understanding. office to say “hi” when he’s nearby. It is a ஆல�ோசனை அ쾿க் 垿றேன் . அவர் க쾿ல் பலர鏁 mengenai ketagihan dadah. Dengan Our clients have so much talent. We hope simple gesture, but it has touched and 埁翁ம் பங் கள் அவர் கள鏁 வ쏁மானத் தை நம் ꮿ pengetahuan itu, mereka boleh memahami to give them a space to heal, recover, motivated me to continue supporting வாழ் வதால் , தாய் நாட் 羿쯁ள் ள perasaan dan kepayahan seseorang penagih untuk bebas dadah. and realise their goals and dreams to those in need. 埁翁ம் பத் 鎿ற் 埁ப் பணம் அꟁப் ப இயலாதப�ோ鏁 மன அ폁த் தத் 鎿ற் 埁 contribute back to the community. உள் ளா垿ன் றனர் . Sebagai sukarelawan yang telah berkhidmat 我的服务对象多数是育有很多孩子的年轻家庭和贫 selama 19 tahun, saya yakin setiap individu இந் த ஊ펿யர் கள் 므鏁 எனக் 埁 அக் கறை mahu diberikan peluang untuk mengubah 困年长者。有一次，我帮一名年长者找到住宿。之后， Know of someone living in the உண் 翁. ஏனெꞿல் , 1988-ஆம் ஆண் 羿ல் நாꟁம் hidup ke arah yang lebih baik. Saya berharap Central Singapore district with 每当他来到我公司附近，他都会来跟我打招呼。虽然 ஒ쏁 埁羿யே잿யாக இ쏁ந் தேன் . ꯁ鎿ய நாட் 羿ல் setiap ahli keluarga mempunyai harapan a heart-warming story? Write to ꯁ鎿ய கலாசாரத் தைப் பழ垿க் க�ொள் வ鎿ல் 这只是一个很简单的举动，但它却触动了我的心，使 yang sama dan tahu bahawa kami sentiasa Cheryl at [email protected] and அவர் கள் எ鎿ர� ்நோக் 埁ம் 殿ரமங் களை 我更有动力继续为有需要的居民服务。 menyokong mereka. stand to receive a reusable cutlery set! என் னால் உணர 믁羿垿ற鏁.

4 5 BLESS OUR CITY HELPING OTHERS RECOVER FOR LIFE

Dean looks forward The Bless Our City Grant Programme is in partnership with Far East to spending precious Organization. It supports meaningful initiatives by social service agencies quality time with his to help communities in need. One of the 46 initiatives is the New Spice family during the Up Programme by PERTAPIS Halfway House (PHH) that helps weekly visitation. ex-offenders rebuild their self-esteem and family relationships. It is a myth to think that drug addiction can be kicked off easily. If our guards are down, even those who have recovered for 15 – 20 years can enter a relapse. We do our best to help them and we won’t give up.

MUHAMMAD SUFIAN BIN MD SALIM Intense sepak takraw action between Deputy Head of Home residents in a friendly match. Adalah menjadi satu anggapan PHH’s New Spice Up programme helps yang lazim bahawa ketagihan residents like Dean to regain confidence dadah mudah diatasi. Jika kita tidak and reconnect with their families. berhati-hati, mereka yang telah Residents are regularly engaged in bebas dadah selama 15 – 20 tahun physical activities, such as kayaking Loved ones celebrate as PHH residents and sepak takraw, to help them stay boleh terjebak semula. Oleh yang graduate from the kayaking course. active and develop wholesome hobbies. demikian, kita mestilah membantu Recognising the importance of family dan tetap menyokong mereka. Dean was the sole breadwinner before support, the programme also involves his third incarceration for substance the family of residents for bonding MUHAMMAD SUFIAN BIN MD SALIM Timbalan Ketua Home abuse that happened in 2019. Back then, opportunities. his daughter, Ain, had a tough time coping with her ‘N’ levels while his wife, For Dean, his family is indeed his Siti, struggled to make ends meet for motivation to become better. They have Scan the QR code to find out more about the ‘Bless Our City’ the family. Seeing the stress they had to shown him unwavering love and support endure, Dean was determined to steer Grant programme. Fun in the sun and sea during PHH’s throughout his journey towards recovery, https://go.gov.sg/blessourcity clear from drugs. kayaking camp. never missing an opportunity to meet him.

6 7 CDC STUDENT MEALS SCHEME CDC STUDENT MEALS SCHEME

Partnering Dr Tahir, a philanthropist, Grab Singapore, Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and the five CDCs launched the CDC Student Meals Scheme on 14 April up to 31 May. This scheme helped families with primary and secondary school students living in rental flats defray costs of buying meals during the circuit breaker. Here are two stories of students who have benefited from this.

Philanthropist, Dr Tahir, Mr Yee Wee Tang of Grab Singapore, Ms Lee Huay Leng of SPH and Mayors from the five Community Development Councils putting the CDC Student Meals Scheme together.

Azri lives with his parents and five siblings. Azri tinggal bersama ibu bapa dan With a large family, finances are inevitably lima adik-beradiknya. Dengan sebuah tight for the household. Azri is grateful keluarga yang besar, kewangan pasti that he and his two younger sisters are sukar bagi keluarga ini. Azri bersyukur receiving aid under the Scheme. The kerana dia dan dua adik perempuannya Dim sum is one of 15-year-old Xiu Na’s 秀娜（15岁）最爱吃的是点心。她很庆幸能够加 16-year-old recalls using the Grab vouchers mendapat bantuan di bawah Skim favourite foods. She is appreciative to to order Long John Silvers one evening Makanan Pelajar CDC. Pemuda berusia be under the Scheme as it subsidised 入社理会学生膳食计划并获得餐券。她使用这 when he broke fast with his family. The 16 tahun itu menggunakan baucar Grab her meals. She used the food vouchers 些餐券为自己和年迈的父母预订他们都很喜 vouchers made purchasing his favourite untuk memesan makanan dari Long to order Dim sum for her and her elderly 欢的点心当午餐。秀娜表示，她可以把从膳食 foods, more affordable. It also relieves his John Silvers pada suatu petang ketika parents for lunch, of which they all family of some financial burden. dia berbuka puasa dengan keluarganya. enjoyed very much. Xiu Na shares that 中省下来的钱用来购买其他必需品。 Baucar itu membuatkan pembelian she can use the money saved from her makanan kegemarannya, lebih berpatutan. meals to purchase other necessities for Ia juga membebaskan keluarganya dari the family. beberapa beban kewangan.

8 9 CORPORATES BUSINESSES FOR GOOD

MATCHSTICKS OF INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH (IMH)

Circuit of Care not broken Pathlight School students meticulously preparing care packs for residents.

Matchsticks, a regular youth volunteering With much care and heart for those UNITED OVERSEAS BANK (UOB) group with IMH, knew there were in need, volunteers from Matchsticks communities who needed help during delivered meals to more than 200 Love packed and distributed the circuit breaker. They partnered vulnerable seniors daily over a period Central Singapore CDC and PEACE- of six weeks. Helping vulnerable residents protect Connect Cluster Operator (PeCCO) to themselves against COVID-19 came in the deliver food to seniors living in rental form of care packs and much teamwork! blocks at Beach Road. UOB joined hands with student volunteers from Pathlight School to put together care packs with essential items to help those in need. Our volunteers went on to gift a total of 1,000 care packs to families in need in Central Singapore District. Big or small, every effort goes a long way to supporting Volunteers from Kampong Kapor FSC distributing care packs to help residents cope others to tide through this together! with COVID-19.

Join us on our Do-Good Journey! If you are a corporate organisation looking Volunteers all masked up and ready to serve Volunteers checking and collecting food to do good, write to Jin Zhi at [email protected]. the elderly in the community. packets to be delivered to elderly residents.

10 11 SILVER JOBS SPLENDID IN SILVER

Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens, under Accor, have been hiring a diverse mix of talents. Meet Uncle Choong and Uncle Samuel, two of the 14 talents above the age of 60 working there.

With his handy-dandy tools, no task seems too great for Uncle Choong!

CHOW CHOONG WAH, 63 Carpenter, Engineering Department Uncle Samuel shows great hospitality as he ushers a guest to his ride. 工作让我保持身心健康。如果可以的话，我 会鼓励我的同辈继续工作。我认为，我们每 RANJIT SINGH SAMUEL, 77 Don’t be fooled by Uncle Choong’s head of grey hair. His fingers are nimble and 个人不论年龄，都应该做一些自己感兴趣 Guest Relations Officer, வாழ் க் கை뾿ன் அனைத் 鏁 ꎿலைகளைச் moves swiftly at work. One moment he’s Front Office Department சேர் ந் த வ쏁கையாளர் களை뿁ம் எனக் 埁ச் 的事。 சந் 鎿க் கப் ꮿ羿க் 埁ம் . அவர் கள鏁 பரந் த retrieving his tools, the next he’s fixing அꟁபவங் கள் , கலாசாரங் கள் the bottom of a door panel! There are instances where he has to Uncle Samuel stands on duty at the ஆ垿யவற் 잿쮿쏁ந் 鏁 நான் ꎿறைய adapt and experiment. Through hotel lobby, greeting guests with a கற் 쟁க� ்கொள் 垿றேன் . என鏁 Uncle Choong’s zeal as a carpenter is exposure to different niches in his team, tender smile. He’s the go-to guy for all ힿ翁믁றைக் காலப் பயணங் க쾿ன் இꞿய displayed through his vast knowledge at he has learnt and developed new skills. the interesting sites around Singapore. ꎿனைퟁகளை뿁ம் இ鏁 எனக் 埁 his craft. Even then, he humbly shares With these places at his fingertips, he ஞாபகப் ப翁த் 鏁垿ற鏁! that he doesn’t know everything. is ready to help guests experience an enjoyable holiday. He acknowledges their digital skills and Working with the Front Office team savvy techniques – are all good sources Are you interested in applying for jobs? Call 6715 7500 or write in to Vincent allows Uncle Samuel to learn from his of learning to keep up with the ever- at [email protected] younger colleagues. changing times.

12 13 ADULTS IN SEARCH OF PURPOSE TALK SERIES IN SEARCH OF

PURP SETALK SERIES IRENE ANG DR YEAP BAN HAR Founder and CEO, Director of Curriculum and Teacher FLY Entertainment Development, Pathlight School Academic Director, Anglo Singapore Irene Ang is no stranger to Singaporeans. International School in Thailand She is a household name, known best for her role as Rosie Phua in Singapore’s local A mathematician extraordinaire, sitcom ‘Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd’. A strong Dr Yeap Ban Har turned his back on a presence in the entertainment industry, secure career to inspire students and Irene claimed numerous awards and acted in educators from all over the world with his many TV shows and movies. However, behind special brand of Singapore Mathematics. her successful career, is a story of more than three decades of hard work. This globetrotting Math guru caught the attention and imagination of many to see Irene’s family was wrought with drug and numeracy differently in a fun, practical, gambling addictions. She was taken in by and non-traditional way. Yet all the while, her grandmother, who took care of her and never forgetting to do good for others in helped change her life. Irene frequently gives the community. back to the community in various ways, helping charities such as ‘HCSA Dayspring Dr Yeap has taught in 5 continents and Residential Treatment Centre’ that helps 35 countries, and is still counting. He is women and girls in need. She has worked her also a textbook author and consultant. way up from humble beginnings to become His textbook series and professional the successful entrepreneur she is today! development books for teachers are used around the globe and translated into seven languages – Dutch, Swedish, Scan and watch to be inspired by these Spanish, just to name a few. amazing stories! https://go.gov.sg/ isoptalkseries

14 15 COVID-19 COMMUNITY STORIES A CARING COMMUNITY

MoCa Cares for Nurses Bringing Warmth to the With five hospitals located within Heart and Stomach Moulmein-Cairnhill, volunteers from During the circuit breaker, grassroots Pek Kio Market and Food Centre and volunteers from Kampong Glam grassroots organisations showed their love distributed lunch and dinner daily to for frontline nurses on Valentine’s Day. its vulnerable residents. The initiative was in partnership with Willing Hearts, The ‘MoCa Cares for Nurses’ initiative PeaceConnect and LoveConnect. Not allowed nurses in uniform to enjoy priority only were the needs of residents met, queues for food at the participating stalls. they were also connected with love Special decals were also pasted at the Volunteers and Grassroots Adviser from the community in the midst of shopfronts to show the various Ms Denise Phua delivering hot meals COVID-19. More than 70 volunteers stallholders’ support towards the to residents. were involved and many residents healthcare workers. This initiative aims Grassroots Adviser Mr and appreciated their efforts to deliver hot hawker express gratitude towards a nurse.* to bring convenience to the healthcare 义工们和基层组织顾问潘丽萍一同分发爱心便当给 meals to their doorstep. workers and provide some form of relief 居民。 amidst their hectic work routine. 小贩和基层组织顾问杨益财向一名护士表达 谢意。 Refreshing Snacks for the Soul Toa Payoh East-Novena grassroots Care Packs for the Elderly leaders and Youth Network visited Toa Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng division prepared Payoh Polyclinic to spread cheer and care packs filled with essential hygiene thank healthcare workers for their fight care items for its vulnerable residents. against COVID-19. Its pantry was stocked Grassroots volunteers were all hands- with fresh fruits and packets of coconut on deck to deliver the packs to their water, which were also distributed to the residents. They also helped to share good staff. The snacks were great ‘perk-me- hygiene practices and encouraged the ups’ for a busy day’s work, and helped Grassroots Adviser Mr showing elderly to stay at home. The care packs, to boost the immunity of our frontline Grassroots Adviser Dr distributing appreciation to Toa Payoh Polyclinic staff.* a care pack to an elderly resident.* albeit a simple act, went a long way to workers too! show support and helped residents cope Penasihat akar umbi Encik Saktiandi Supaat 基层组织顾问梁莉莉医生把关怀礼包送给一名年长 during these difficult times. memberi penghargaan kepada kakitangan Poliklinik Toa Payoh. 居民。

16 * Selected photos were taken before circuit breaker * Selected photos were taken before circuit breaker 17 COVID-19 COMMUNITY STORIES FIGHTING COVID WITH MY BEST FRIEND

Married couple, Dr Tan Tong Leng and Dr Tamara Soh, are orthopedic surgeons at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. In this season, they also play crucial roles in the screening centres. Read on to find out more. A nurse taking perimeters of a patient Doctors (in blue caps) updating and - blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen checking patients’ clinical records. saturation levels.

A nurse carrying swap samples of patients to Nurse and doctors removing their personal a drop-off point. protective equipment after their shift.

Dr Tamara Soh (left) and Dr Tan Tong Leng (left) are each other’s pillar of support in the fight The community has since shown strong to reassure, the fact that both of them against COVID-19. support for frontline workers like Tong are in this together, brought the most Leng and Tamara. They have received comfort. food, drinks and handwritten notes which greatly boosted their morale in “We understand what each other is Tong Leng and his wife, Tamara, assess to follow. But the couple shares that these trying times. going through, so we can resonate and those suspected, or at-risk of COVID-19, physical discomfort is the least of their empathise. We work towards a goal, and during their shifts at the National Centre problems. They admitted to having their fair share that is to keep everyone at home and at for Infectious Diseases (NCID). of worries being in the frontline. While work safe,” Tamara affirmed. “We constantly have to comfort patients stringent safety protocols have helped Their day starts off with a group huddle, and allay their fears. It’s challenging followed by donning their Personal because of the dynamic nature of the

Protective Equipment (PEE) before situation, compounded by the physical Scan the QR code to hear words of appreciation from these embarking on a ten-hour shift. barrier between us and the patients,” frontline heroes, to you. Thank you for cheering on our said Tong Leng. healthcare workers! Your kind gestures and encouraging words have given them much strength to press on in the Pressure wounds from the tight seal of fight against COVID-19. https://go.gov.sg/thankyou the PEE are inevitable, with headaches

18 19 LIFESTYLE FIGHTING CRISIS WITH MUSIC

Scan and watch these amazing music videos!

扫码观看以下精彩的音乐视频！ Imbas kod dan tonton muzik video menarik! ஒ쾿வ쏁டல் செய் 鏁 அற் ꯁதமான இன் ꞿசை காண�ொ쾿களைக் கண் 翁 ர殿த் 鎿翁ங் கள் !

LIBERTANGO COVER BY THE PURPLE SYMPHONY https://go.gov.sg/tps-libertango இசை뿁டன் நெ쏁க் க羿ꎿலையைச் சமா쾿ப� ்போம் MELAWAN KRISIS MELALUI MUZIK

用音乐抗疫情

The importance of music cannot be Beyond touching hearts, music is also overstated. To many, music uplifts the used to do good. A fund-raising campaign spirit and soothes the soul. It is no wonder involving the song ‘Stay At Home, that in times of crisis, we turn to music. Singapore’, an adaptation of National Day song ‘Count On Me, Singapore’, As the world is fighting COVID-19, we was launched to raised funds for young BYEBYE VIRUS see many examples of how music bonds people from low-income families. https://go.gov.sg/byebyevirus the community. In our uniquely Singaporean way, music In Singapore, our very own The Purple also serves a practical purpose. The Symphony Ensemble, comprising Ministry of Education created the song musicians with and without special and dance ‘Bye Bye Virus’, to teach needs, helped to spread messages of students how to stay safe during the positivity and solidarity through their gift pandemic. Our friendly neighbourhood of music. The musicians performed from contractor Phua Chu Kang also released their homes and put together a virtual a rap song about personal hygiene and music video to the tunes of Libertango. hoarding, titled ‘Singapore Be Steady’.

VOICES OF The community, too, supports music Music plays an important role in SINGAPORE CHOIR in return. The Singapore Strong Fund, reminding us to be there for one https://go.gov.sg/virtualchoir supported an uplifting music video by another, to stay united in overcoming non-profit arts organisation, Voices of this crisis, together. Singapore. It involved a “virtual choir” of more than 900 singers who filmed themselves singing in isolation to the song, ‘Home’.

20 21 DIGITAL IRO DAY DIFFERENT FAITHS PLEDGE FOR GREATER SOCIAL DEFENCE

INTER-RELIGIOUS PLEDGE TO STRENGTHEN OUR SOCIAL DEFENCE

In line with our religious values and as one united people of Singapore, we shall:

1 STRENGTHEN INTER-RELIGIOUS SOLIDARITY • Inculcate the spirit of friendship and cooperation among the leaders and followers of different religions in Singapore during this pandemic.

• Intensify inter-religious efforts to promote comity and cooperation in managing this crisis.

• Remain connected with friends of different faith communities by using digital technologies.

• Continue interfaith learning and understanding through online sharing, seminars and meet-ups.

• Organise regular online interfaith prayers to strengthen the spiritual resilience of our people.

2 SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE • Look out for one another, regardless of religion.

• Offer psychological support and comfort to each other.

• Show appreciation to our frontline professionals who continue to serve us selflessly.

• Give charity to vulnerable and needy members of the community.

President for IRO Singapore, Venerable Seck Kwang Phing, PBM, Minister for Culture, Community and Photo credit: Inter- 3 PROMOTE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Youth, Ms and Mayor of Central Singapore district, Ms Denise Phua, recited the IRO pledge with Religious Organisation, Singapore religious leaders and members via video-conferencing. • Support the nation’s efforts to protect the health and safety of our people by adjusting and adapting our religious rituals and When the nation-wide “circuit breaker” leaders and more than 100 members gathered practices. measures kicked in, many places of worship online to commemorate IRO Day on 28 April. • Promote good personal hygiene practices and healthcare and columbaria were closed. Religious leaders habits. rallied together and used digital technology to Not only were the unity and inter-religious Safeguard the social cohesion of engage their devotees. friendships affirmed on IRO Day, a pledge was our nation. Recite • Disseminate accurate and reliable information. also launched and recited. This pledge served the Inter-Religious For the first time in the Inter-Religious as a timely reminder for Singapore to remain Pledge amidst • Spread positive messages that respects different beliefs and Organisation, Singapore (IRO)’s history, religious united in the face of adversities. COVID-19. opinions.

22 23 ON THE GROUND

ON THE Ground Just some of the ways our Grasroots Advisers (GRA) have been serving our residents! ANG MO KIO – HOUGANG BISHAN EAST – THOMSON BISHAN NORTH GRA Mr presenting the GRA Mr appreciating a Residents and GRA Mrs SG Clean quality mark to Ci Yuan resident for stepping up to donate blood. decked out in vibrant colours to celebrate Hawker Centre. Pongal together.

BUONA VISTA CHENG SAN – SELETAR HENDERSON – DAWSON JALAN KAYU GRA Mr bonding with GRA Mr congratulating GRA Ms distributing hygiene All smiles for families at the Jalan Kayu residents at a community event. a student at the Cheng San – Seletar essentials to protect the health of Edusave Awards Ceremony together with Edusave Awards Presentation Ceremony. residents. GRA Dr Intan Azura Binte Mokhtar.

KAMPONG GLAM KOLAM AYER KRETA AYER – KIM SENG MOULMEIN – CAIRNHILL While keeping a safe distance, GRA It’s a joy to serve! GRA Prof GRA Dr Lily Neo looking out for the Hawkers and GRA Mr Melvin Yong show Ms Denise Phua excitedly greets a distributing masks to residents. vulnerable in the community by giving care for healthcare workers at Pek Kio young resident. out care packs to elderly residents. Market and Food Centre.

24 Selected photos were taken before circuit breaker Selected photos were taken before circuit breaker 25 ON THE GROUND

POTONG PASIR QUEENSTOWN RADIN MAS SENGKANG SOUTH GRA Mr celebrate students’ GRA Dr Chia Shi-Lu shows care for Residents and GRA Mr sharing Family and GRA Mr busk achievements at the Potong Pasir residents by helping to distribute masks. a toast at the Chinese New Year in the congratulatory atmosphere at Edusave Awards Presentation Ceremony. Celebration. Yum Seng! the Sengkang South Edusave Awards Presentation Ceremony.

SENGKANG WEST TECK GHEE TIONG BAHRU – TANJONG PAGAR TOA PAYOH CENTRAL GRA Dr gifting tokens to Recipient and GRA Mr GRA Ms cares for Say Cheese! Student and GRA residents at Sengkang West Care and spending time together at the Teck hawkers at Tanjong Pagar Plaza by Dr enjoying a moment at Share lunch. Ghee CCC Bursary Awards Presentation. distributing hand sanitisers. the Ready For School Kit presentation.

TOA PAYOH EAST – NOVENA TOA PAYOH WEST – BALESTIER WHAMPOA YIO CHU KANG GRA Mr Saktiandi Supaat gives out fresh GRA Mr enjoying a nice GRA Mr together with A Banner of Hearts for our frontline fruits to healthcare workers at Toa Payoh cuppa with a resident at a Coffee Corner residents celebrate the opening of a warriors, residents and GRA Polyclinic as part of project ‘Standing session. pedestrian overhead bridge with lifts at Dr pendown notes to Behind You’. Balestier road. show their appreciation.

26 Selected photos were taken before circuit breaker Selected photos were taken before circuit breaker 27 CDC’S 2019 JOURNEY CDC’S 2019 JOURNEY

PARTICIPATION OF RESIDENTS PARTICIPATION OF PARTNERS & VOLUNTEERS

208,110 RESIDENTS Of which, WITH OUR

participated in our CS52 14,690 850 PARTNERS needy residents suite of programmes. 15% from 1,000 in CY18 were assisted. Corporate, community and government agency partners joined us in our 25,000 CHILDREN do-good journey in 2019.

7% from 23,360 in CY18 WITH OUR 28,170 VOLUNTEERS 37,100 YOUTH 7% from 25,400 in CY18 From corporates, community and 12% from 42,160 in CY18 government agency partners, as well as informal groups, that served alongside us.

80,910 ADULTS TOTAL 270 30% from 62,250 in CY18 VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER HOURS OF -INITIATED 71,530 ACTIVITIES 65,100 SENIORS 1% from 70,740 in CY18 2% from 250 in CY18

4% from 68,100 in CY18

28 29 PASSPORT TO 2020 IMPACT, COLLABORATE, ACTION Central Singapore CDC Here are five things you can do to challenge yourself in the PASSPORT TO 2020 ACTION comfort of your own home!

As Central Singapore CDC serves its district, we aim to respond to 1 PHYSICAL WELLNESS 2 FINANCIAL WELLNESS the needs of residents. Here’s how we intend to do it. DONATE $20 I.C.A. Impact, Collaborate, Action. EXERCISE A MONTH TO FOR 20MINS COMMUNITIES EACH DAY IN NEED THROUGH THE SEED A LIFE DONATION PROGRAMME 3 SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELLNESS 4 LEARN A Strengthening safety nets BUILD DEEPER LIFELONG NEW SKILL for the disadvantaged in FRIENDSHIPS LEARNING Central Singapore district. Partnering various Corporates, WITH 20 FOR 20 Agencies and the community FRIENDS AND HOURS to deliver programmes. NEIGHBOURS

(drop them a text, SERVICE TO OTHERS or better still, ring 5 them up!) VOLUNTEER FOR 20 HOURS

Want to help others in your community? We’d love to Challenging individuals support you! Apply for the and corporates to make Do-Good Grant by writing to Agnes at a difference. [email protected]. Let us know how you’ve embarked on this challenge and been keeping up with it. Follow us on facebook.com/centralsgcdc and PM us saying “I took Action!”. You stand to receive a special gift!

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