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SOUTH EAST
saluting the past,
CHATROOM
What makes
us uniquely
Singaporean?
OF SERVICE
No child left
behind
IN MY SHOES
Memories of
Mountbatten
embracing
the future
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Gardens By The Bay,
CapitaLand vouchers
and more!
South East residents reflect on Singapores key milestones
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CENTRE STAGE
4 50 Years Of Progress
SE BUZZ
8 A Glowing
Report Card
10 Scaling New Heights
12 A Number For Hope
CHATROOM
14 That Singaporean
Identity
ON THE GROUND
16 The Man With A Plan
OF SERVICE
18 No Child Left Behind
HELPING HANDS
20 No Stopping Him
22 A Work In Progress

IN MY SHOES
24 Memories Of
Mountbatten
FEAST
26 Festive Favourites

CAREER & FINANCES
28 Making CPF work
MAKING CONNECTIONS
30 Bonding The People
WIN!
33 Contests
UP & COMING
34 Events in the South East
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CATHAY MOVIE PASSES
AND CAPITALAND
VOUCHERS
Find out how on pg33
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Dr Mohamad Maliki Osman
Mayor, South East District
Grassroots Adviser to East Coast GROs
and MP for East Coast GRC
If you have any questions
or concerns that you would
like to highlight to the
Mayor, please write in to
Contact@secdc.org.sg
or mail your enquiries
to South East Community
Development Council,
P.O Box No. 595
Singapore Post Centre
Singapore 408600
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DEAR RESIDENTS,
I am pleased to introduce to you
the new look CONTACT South
East. We have decided to
reorganise this publication to
refresh the layout and include
new features so as to connect
with you better.
Some of the new features
include Chatroom, a
conversation-style interview
between three or four residents
from different walks of life,
talking about a subject that
reflects the issues theme. In
this first issue, readers were
asked What makes us uniquely
Singaporean? and they happily
shared their insights.
Other new sections include
the Of Service article, in
which we celebrate the spirit
of community service in the
district through our community
organisations. We hope you will
enjoy the magazines revamped
format. Do give us your feedback
on our new look and the features
that weve presented to you.
We will soon be celebrating
our nations birthday, and next
year, were poised to celebrate
our Golden Jubilee. There
has been a lot of buzz about
what we can do for the SG50
celebrations. Indeed, theres
lots to reflect on and document
over the course of our 50-year
journey our struggles, our
growing pains, our resilience.
By doing so we will discover the
strengths that have made us
what we are as a people today:
confident global citizens who
compete on the international
stage, yet remain rooted as
Singaporeans entrenched in our
core values of justice, equality,
multiracialism and meritocracy.
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PEDUDUK YANG DIHORMATI,
Saya dengan segala hormatnya ingin
memperkenalkan kepada anda
CONTACT South East yang berwajah
baru supaya dapat berhubung dengan
anda dengan lebih baik. Beberapa ciri
baru ini termasuk Ruang Sembang, di
mana penduduk dari pelbagai lapisan
masyarakat boleh berbincang tentang
sesuatu perkara yang menggambarkan
tema keluaran tersebut.
Dalam keluaran pertama ini,
pembaca ditanya soalan seperti Apakah
yang membuatkan kita unik sebagai
warga Singapura? Bahagian baru yang
lain termasuk artikel Dari Perkhidmatan,
di mana kita raikan semangat khidmat
komuniti melalui organisasi komuniti
kita. Kami harap anda suka format
majalah yang telah ditransformasikan ini
dan amat mengalu-alukan maklum balas
anda tentang wajah baru ini.
Kita akan merayakan ulang tahun
negara kita tidak lama lagi, dan pada
tahun depan bersedia untuk merayakan
Jubli Emas kami. Banyak yang boleh kita
renungkan dan juga mendokumentasikan
sepanjang perjalanan kita di dalam masa
50 tahun ini. Dengan berbuat demikian
kita akan dapat membayangkan
kekuatan yang telah membentuk kita
sebagai rakyat Singapura yang sebati
dengan nilai-nilai teras dari segi
keadilan, kesamarataan, toleransi
dalam masyarakat berbilang kaum
dan meritokrasi.
Pada masa yang sama kita juga
boleh melihat ke hadapan dengan
penuh harapan dan aspirasi bagi
membangungkan negara dan
masyarakat yang dapat kita
membanggakan bersama.
sebab untuk
sambutan
THERE IS SO MUCH
TO REFLECT ON
OVER THE COURSE
OF OUR NATIONS
50-YEAR JOURNEY.
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MAYOR'S
MESSAGE
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At the same time we can look
forward to many other things as
well, in terms of our hopes and
aspirations towards building a
nation and a community where
we are proud to call home.
CONTACT South East
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When we moved from the kampung
to the HDB flats, those looked so
different compared to now. These days
there are lifts at every level as well as
wheelchair ramps etc. Everything
just keeps improving!
MDM POH AH HEE, 65,
CHAI CHEE RESIDENT
HDB has built
more than
1 MILLION
FLATS
OVER 80%
of Singaporeans
live in HDB
flats today
Story: Alex Ngai / Illustrations & Photos: iStock Photo & Shutterstock
centre stage
OF PROGRESS
As our nation hits the five-decade mark next
year, South East residents remember key
milestones and reflect on how far weve come.
e five-decade mark nex
outh East residents remember key
om
1.87 MILLION
Singapores population
at independence
9 AUGUST 1965
Singapore declares
independence
I remember watching then-Prime
Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yews speech on my
neighbours television set. I thought it was
strange that he was crying, and I remember
my elders being worried that we might
even be invaded by neighbouring countries.
I dont think there were many adults
back then who imagined that
Singapore would become as
prosperous as it is today.
MR TAN HOW KIN, 68,
CIRCUIT ROAD RESIDENT
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14 MARCH 1967
DEFENCE
National Service starts
National Service
(NS) is so different
now compared to
when I did it in the 1980s.
Things are a lot safer now and
they are more concerned with
the welfare of the soldiers.
MR SYED KHARIL, 49,
MARINE PARADE RESIDENT
ALMOST 1 MILLION
Singaporean males have
gone through National
Service since its inception.
1968
HOUSING
Singaporeans can use their
CPF savings to buy HDB ats
1977 1 JULY 1981
COMMERCE
Singapore
Changi Airport
begins operations
When Changi Airport was built,
everyone was just excited that
we would have a modern
airport. By the 1990s, it was
winning awards and it really
helped put our country on
the international map.
MDM CHEW SUI HUANG, 61,
PAYA LEBAR RESIDENT
ARTS
The rst annual
Singapore
Arts Festival
port
erations
Airport was built,
just excited that
e a modern
1990s, it was
s and it really
r country on
nal map.
HUANG, 61,
IDENT
ual
y
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OVER
450 AWARDS
won since the opening
of Changi Airport
for Best International
Airport were won in
2013 alone
21
awards
TRANSPORT
MRT starts operations
in Singapore
1987
153.2KM
The current length of
the MRT network
When the MRT started service, it was only
from Toa Payoh to Yio Chu Kang. Now it
runs across almost all of Singapore.
It really shows how far weve
grown in only 20-plus years.
MDM JOLENE LOH, 45,
SIMEI RESIDENT
1998
SPORTS
Our national
football team
crowned ASEAN
champions
Singapores population
is ageing, but the
government is really trying
to help the people, especially with
the Pioneer Generation Package.
MR ZICK SAHAT, 58
BEDOK RESIDENT
2004
EDUCATION
The Integrated Programme
is implemented, allowing
students to benet from a
greater breadth in academic
and non-academic curriculum
Students now are very lucky. They have
computers and tablets that help them
learn things in different ways. In
my time, going to school meant
just sitting there and
memorising the textbook!
MR LIM FOONG CHONG, 56,
UBI RESIDENT
In
nt
Singapore
is ranked
4
TH
HIGHEST
in life expectancy
in the world, at
82
years
Held every two years,
The ASEAN Football
Championship is the premier
football competition in
South East Asia. Singapore
is currently the best-
perfoming side in
the tournaments
history, having won
the championship
Singapores
average
literacy rate
96.5%
Worlds
average
literacy rate
89.5%
HEALTHCARE
The World Health
Organization ranks our
healthcare as 6
th
best
in the world
2000
2015
Of these, over 1,400
proposals might be
incorporated into
the national celebrations,
and 14 proposals have
qualified for the SG50
Celebration Fund, which
will provide
UP TO $50,000
IN FUNDING
for these projects. A
calendar for year-long
celebrations is released.
More than 11,000 ideas
on how to celebrate the
occasion are submitted
to the SG50 Committee
Singapore
turns 50!
5
4
times
OV
450 AW
won since t
of Chang
for Best Int
Airport we
2013
2
awa
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HIBISCUS BLOCKS
BEDOK SOUTH
Flower motifs such as
the ones painted on the
sides of these blocks add
a spot of colour to our
HDB estates
centre stage
red and white
icons
These recogniseable buildings and objects
sport our national colours. You can see
them in the South East District.
GEYLANG FIRE STATION
PAYA LEBAR
Built in 1930, the
Geylang Fire Station is
the second-oldest fire
station in Singapore
PERANAKAN-
STYLE TIFFIN
CARRIERS
KATONG
Katong is arguably
the epicentre of
Peranakan culture
in Singapore and
these traditional
food carriers
from yesteryear
are but a sample
of the rich
traditions of the
Babas and Nonyas
Story: Alex Ngai / Photo of ti n carriers: Singapore Tourism Board
as
the
s add
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SHARE AND WIN!
Send in your own stories of our
nations milestones and how
theyve impacted your life.
Write in to Contact@secdc.org.sg
by 31 August 2014 under the
subject heading Singapore
Milestones. The best 5 entries
will each win a pair of tickets
to Gardens By the Bay
(to 2 conservatories).
So start writing!
*CONTACT South Easts decision
on the winning entries is final.
MOUNTBATTEN CC
MOUNTBATTEN
One of the 17 Community
Clubs in the South East
District, this distinctive
red-brick building is
at Jalan Satu near
Old Airport Road
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South East CDC presented a list of its
achievements, projects and upcoming plans
during its 2014 Annual District Meeting.
A GLOWING
REPORT CARD
H
ELD AT THE CONCERT HALL OF THE
Singapore School of the Arts on 28 May,
the South East District Meeting 2014 gathered
some 360 partners, stakeholders, volunteers
and friends of the South East Community
Development Council (CDC) for a sharing of
the achievements and community-building
developments in the South East. Among other
things, the meeting, which opened with a dance
performance by 20 volunteers from various
youth groups, also celebrated Dr Mohamad
Maliki Osmans reappointment as Mayor of
the South East District.
Dr Maliki, who will continue on as Mayor
for the next three years, spoke to CONTACT
South East about his reappointment. I am very
humbled to have been given the opportunity to
continue in this role and look forward to three
more years where I can build on the progress
that we have made in the South East, said the
Minister of State at the Ministry of National
Development & Ministry of Defence.
MAKING STRIDES
South East CDC General Manager Kia Siang Wei
gave a presentation on the many community
projects that the CDC and its partners have
embarked on in the past year, as well as
reaffirmed the CDCs commitment to further its
work based on the CDCs three strategic thrusts.
These include Project 4650, a community
programme designed to help low-income
residents in interim rental housing with the aim
of settling them in permanent housing (featured
on Page 12); Neighbours for Active Living,
where community members are trained to
help vulnerable seniors who have long-term
health problems; and Community Laboratory
@ South East, which presents opportunities
for students to explore and take ownership of
community service.
Story: Alex Ngai / Photos: Wilson Pang
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The audience interacted with Dr Maliki
along with his fellow Grassroots Advisers
Mr Sitoh Yi Pin (second from left),
Mr Lee Yi Shyan, A/Prof Fatimah Lateef and
Mr Lim Biow Chuan after the presentations
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THE GREATEST GIFT THAT I HAVE
BEEN GIVEN IN THE PAST THREE
YEARS IS TO SEE THE HAPPINESS IN
RESIDENTS WHOSE NEEDS HAVE
BEEN MET, AS WELL AS SEE OUR
VOLUNTEERS GROWING WITH THE
CDC INTO COMMUNITY LEADERS.
DR MALIKI OSMAN, MAYOR,
SOUTH EAST DISTRICT

Daryl, a Temasek Poly Year 1 student
who joined as a Racial Harmony Youth
Ambassador in 2011, and Jannah, a
My First Break alumni currently doing her
3
rd
year studies at the Singapore Institute of
Management, then took to the stage
for a talkshow segment where
they shared their experiences
in the community and
talked about how
volunteering has helped
prepare them for new
challenges in the future.
PLANNING AHEAD
Looking forward, Dr Maliki
hoped that the South
East CDC would be able to
inspire more residents to take an
active role in the community.
Residents will be more
passionate about projects that
they have taken ownership in,
such as the Homework Caf for
Project 4650, where they came up with the
idea to provide homework help for children
from needy families, he said.
The meeting ended with Dr Maliki
providing an overview of his future plans,
which focus on four key pillars (see
infographic). Community development is
an ever-evolving problem, and its critical
for everyone to work together to meet new
challenges, he said.
STRATEGIC THRUSTS
Strengthening social infrastructure
Promoting social health through social
support networks:
Community Healthcare Team Neighbours
Self-help Community
NEIGHBOURS
PROGRAMME
5E
PROGRAMMES
ALUMNI
PROGRAMME
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Nurturing volunteerism
Growing volunteers through developmental
programmes to create multiplier benefits to
the community:
Volunteer Programme Alumni Programme
Beyond CDC
Promote active citizenry
Easy & Enjoyable Activities,
Encourage widespread outreach,
Earn products and services,
Enlarge values of giving,
E nhance community spirit and ownership.
Examples: Fairprice Walk for Rice, Heartland E-waste
Recycling Programme, 3M Step Up Challenge
NEW
FOUR KEY PILLARS
The Use
of Data
Analytics
Using data
to identify
key problem
areas and the
residents who
need help
Responding
to Emerging
Needs
More data
can enable
us to predict
potential
problems
better and
make us
better
equipped
to deal
with them
Knowledge-
based
Advocacy
With the
data and the
experience in
dealing with
the problems,
we will then
be able to
share the
knowledge
with relevant
agencies and
help them
address similar
issues
Staff
development
Staff of South
East CDC to
be equipped
with necessary
competencies
for community-
building
and developed
to become
brokers,
thinkers, doers
and networkers
REPLIED, IN FULL!
The audience were able to post
questions to Dr Maliki and the
South East CDC during the
meeting. The replies to the
questions will be addressed on the
South East CDC Facebook page.
Talkshow guests
Daryl and Jannah
share their
volunteering
experiences
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Efforts to help less-
fortunate families
in the South East
District were taken
to another level
at the recent 3M
Step-Up Challenge
@ South East 2014.
HOW THE
CHALLENGE WORKS
Participants climb at roadshows
or their own events
For every 500 steps climbed,
global innovation company 3M will
sponsor a 3M household product
THE GOAL
To provide 1,200 lower-
income families in the
South East District with a
3M household pack each
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SCALING NEW HEIGHTS
O
N 21 MAY 2014, ABOUT
2,000 students, senior
citizens and pre-schoolers from
the South East District stepped up
to do their part for the community
literally! They were at ITE
College East to launch the 2014
installment of the annual 3M
Step-Up Challenge @ South East
by climbing designated stairwells
in the school.
This programme is a
collaboration between the South
East Community Development
Council and 3M Singapore to
encourage individuals to take part
in a healthy activity while giving
back to the community.
THE ONLY WAY IS UP
Participants of all ages, races
and walks of life took to the
stairs in support of the campaign.
They included preschoolers from
PAP Community Foundation
(MacPherson), members from the
Community Outreach Program for
the Elderly, 3M staff and almost
a third of the ITE College East
cohort. There was even Team
Strong Silvers, a group of
bodybuilding seniors aged
between 55 and 68!
Also lending their support
and feet to this cause were
Guest-of-Honour and Deputy
Speaker of Parliament Mr Seah
Kian Peng; Minister of State,
Ministry of National Development
& Ministry of Defence and Mayor
of South East District Dr Maliki
Osman; and Managing Director
of 3M Singapore Mr Arthur Fong.
The 3M Step-Up Challenge
@ South East programme is
an example of active citizenry
at work where all of us can
contribute towards building a
stronger community, said
Mr Seah in his address. When
the community is strong and
resilient, societal gaps and
problems can be better identified
and tackled as we pool resources
and capabilities together.
Whether for your office,
school or association, you
can organise a 3M Step-Up
Challenge @ South East event
too! For more details, contact
Ms Clara Poh at 6319 8728 or
clara_poh@pa.gov.sg
Story: Gene Khor / Photos: Willie Yeo
500,000
steps climbed
during the launch
MONTH
CAMPAIGN
2
steps in total
to be climbed
6
million
500
steps sponsors
1 ITEM
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FOR SOME OF US WHO CANT AFFORD
TO DONATE LARGE SUMS, THE
CAMPAIGN GIVES US A WAY TO HELP
THE LESS-FORTUNATE AND ALSO
HAVE A BIT OF EXERCISE TOO!
MUHAMMAD HAIDIL, 19, ITE COLLEGE EAST
YEAR 1 STUDENT AND 3M STEP-UP CHALLENGE
@ SOUTH EAST 2014 PARTICIPANT
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$120,000
worth of 3M
household products
to be given out
Be sure to snap some shots of your efforts and upload them
on Instagram with the #3MStepUp hashtag. Invite your
Facebook friends to 'Like' these pictures if yours is one of
the five photos picked every fortnight with the most Likes,
youll win a cool prize from 3M!
1,200
lower-income families
in the District to benet
from the campaign
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Story: Alex Ngai / Photo: Wilson Pang
A NUMBER FOR HOPE
Project 4650 represents a glimmer of
hope for families in need of housing help.
W
HEN THE HOUSING
Development Board (HDB)
was set up in 1960, one of its
earliest programmes was the
Home Ownership for the People
Scheme. It was a goal that has
been met successfully, with
90 per cent of Singaporean
households living in self-owned
homes, a figure that is one of the
highest in the world. However,
there are some Singaporeans
who have not been so fortunate
in this regard, and they are the
ones for whom Project 4650 has
been designed for.
PROJECT 4650
Started in 2011 by
South East District Mayor
Dr Maliki Osman
Aims to provide social and
nancial help to residents
of Block 46 and 50 at
Bedok South Avenue 3
under the Interim Rental
Housing (IRH) scheme
Needy families are
temporarily housed at
heavily-subsided rates
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Families that remain in the
Interim Rental Housing scheme
tend to enter a vicious cycle
where they have no motivation
to improve their livelihood, said
Dr Maliki at the Project 4650
Symposium held on 19 April at
the Lifelong Learning Institute at
Paya Lebar. Families are unable
to own their homes without
a regular income, yet
those with no motivation
do not take steps to
upgrade their skills and
look for better jobs.
This is a reinforcing
loop that keeps them
in this state.
The symposium
was a chance for the
many stakeholders
involved in the project, such
as the South East Community
Development Council (CDC),
Siglap Constituency Office (CO),
HDB, the Ministry of Social and
Family Development and the
Social Service Agency (SSA),
to share how they are coming
together to help such families.
BREAKING THE CYCLE
The key to addressing this
problem, in the view of several
of the stakeholders, is to prevent
an over-reliance on welfare.
WANT TO DO YOUR PART?
South East residents who wish to lend a hand
in Project 4650 are welcome to visit
Siglap Community Centre at 300 Bedok
South Avenue 3 or call 6449 8040.
The activities you can volunteer for include:
LEFT Having
different agencies
come together is a key
point of Project 4650
THESE FAMILIES ARE OFTEN IN
THEIR PREDICAMENT DUE TO A
COMBINATION OF PROBLEMS SO
WE NEED TO ADDRESS THEIR
NEEDS AS A WHOLE.
DR MALIKI OSMAN
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BEFRIENDERS
PROGRAMME
Residents can also
accompany grassroots leaders
on their visits to the Project 4650
families and get to know them
personally, check on their progress
and lend a listening ear.
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Although
most families
living in the IRH are
generally keen to work on their
issues, there is a small pool
who become rather complacent
upon receiving tangible help as
they see it as their rights, said
Dr Sudha Nair, Executive Director
of PAVE, the SSA that coordinates
the Project 4650 efforts. What is
essential is for all the respective
organisations to work from a
collaborative practice so that
we all sing the same tune and
wean these families off this
dependent mentality.
Currently, 313 families in
the programme can receive
help with tuition as well as other
childrens programmes from
Mendaki, Singapore Childrens
Society and Siglap GROs, as well
as employment help from the
South East Career Center and
financial assistance from the
Social Service Offices.
Dr Maliki also stressed that the
project is a cross-collaborative
effort as it involves the provision
of financial aid, housing subsidies
and family counselling as well
as skills improvement. A single
agency might not be able to
solve all the problems, but when
the agencies come together, it is
easier to help the residents put
their lives on track.
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LEFT Dr Maliki and Dr Nair
(far left) fielding questions
together with representatives
from HDB and South East CDC
TOPThe plight of the needy
staying in interim rental
flats is something that many
present at the symposium
are passionate about
When Sally (not her real name)
first moved to Blk 46,
she was in dire straits.
Her twin babies were
only a few months old
at the time, and her
then-boyfriend had just
made off with most of her
valuables. She had no job,
almost no money and her children,
who were born prematurely,
needed medical help.
SHAPING UP
Fast forward a year, and Sally
is in the process of turning her
life around, and its all thanks
to Project 4650. When I
approached Dr Maliki, he referred
me to Dr Nair at PAVE. It was with
Dr Nairs help that Ive slowly
put my life in order, Sally said.
Through the efforts of PAVE,
Sally, 38, was able to put her
babies into infant care at a
heavily-subsidised rate. This has
enabled her to get a part-time
job and take up training courses.
Dr Maliki and PAVE arent just
about giving out money they
want to improve our lives and
motivate us to do better, said
Sally, a diploma holder.
A BRIGHTER FUTURE
The divorcee, who has two other
children with her ex-husband,
credits the project with keeping
her head above water. Im now
looking forward to getting a full-
time job and working towards
getting my own place. Without
Project 4650, I dont think there
was any chance that Id have been
able to get this far.
A NEW LEASE OF LIFE
HOMEWORK CAF
Held at Siglap CC, volunteers can
guide the children from the Project
4650 families with their homework.
Many of their home environments are not
conducive to learning, so the CC offers an
appropriate place where they can study.
There can be up to 30 children on some days,
so more volunteers are always welcome.
SE
BUZZ
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Nuruljannah Abdul Gani
26, Customer Service Officer,
Chai Chee resident
Noelene Lim
54, HR Consultant,
Amber Road resident
Justin Leow
31, Franchise Development
Manager, Chai Chee resident
Jinesh Lalwani
28, Lawyer,
Marine Parade resident
Q

Some say Singapore lacks
a culture and heritage even
a unique identity of its own.
Do you agree?
Justin: I think it only appears
like we dont have an
outstanding identity because
Singapore has a mix of so
many heritages and cultures,
all brought into one. Yet it is
this blend that has made us
special in the first place.
Noelene: We have the rojak
heritage like this dish in front
of us! (laughs) Seriously
though, sure, many European
countries have their distinct
culture and rich history, but
Singapore by comparison is
still quite a young country.
But its getting ever more
rojak (mixed)! Just in my
estate alone there are
many residents of varied
nationalities besides Chinese,
Malay, Indian and Eurasian.
Justin: Were where the
world meets!
Q

What then makes us
uniquely Singaporean?
Jannah: The food! Our local
dishes like sup tulang (bone
soup) for example, are hard to
find abroad. They are so
unique and hard to replicate.
We Singaporeans love our
food! I think its the number
one marker of identity on
most of our minds.
Justin: The way we speak.
I could be on a holiday in
Thailand for example, and
be able to single out a fellow
Singaporean just by hearing
Singlish being spoken. Its
THAT SINGAPOREAN IDENTITY
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Jannah
Noelene
What makes us uniquely
Singaporeans? South East residents
chat about just what it is that
makes our country, people and
culture special.
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a huge component of our
culture. And the great thing
is, most of us can easily
switch to proper English
when needs be.
Q

What do you miss most
about Singapore when you
are overseas?
Noelene: Again, the food! I
lived abroad for more than
15 years for work. And
when my other Singaporean
friends and I met up, we
would always talk about
the food back home. Even
the festivals organised and
catered to Singaporeans
living abroad revolved
around our local delights.
Jinesh: Its true. The first thing
I do whenever I get home
from a trip is to unpack
and then go get a bowl
of mee pok or any of our
local dishes.
Q

In your travels, have
you ever encountered
people who dont know
anything about Singapore?
What is the first thing you
tell them about our country?
Jannah: That its hot!
Jinesh: (laughs) Yes, very hot
and humid!
Noelene: Many years ago,
yes, there were people who
would not know anything
about Singapore, but not
lately. Ive had people asking
me which part of China is
Singapore located, and after
having to explain so many
times, I just said, South!
Jinesh: I think its still lodged
in some peoples minds that
Singapore is part of China.
When I clarify that were not,
they get curious but not in
an offensive way.
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CHATROOM
Jinesh
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Justin
Q

Can one capture that
unique Singapore experience
in the South East district? If
so, where?
Noelene: Maybe Im biased
because I grew up here I
lived in a kampung near the
current Bedok Camp which
used to be by the beach
but I feel theres more
culture to be experienced
here than in other parts
of Singapore. The South East
has a retro appeal. The
many old shophouses here
for example are reminiscent
of what SIngapore looked
like when I was a child.
Justin: Just go to any of
the hawker centres here!
Youll get a taste of that
chapalang (random) mix of
people and good food that
weve been talking about.
Youll get the best sampling
of our unique local dishes
here in the South East
East Coast for chilli crab
and Katong for laksa as well
as Peranakan food and the
best chicken rice!
SINGAPORE HAS
A MIX OF MANY
CULTURES, AND ITS
THIS BLEND THAT
MAKES US SO SPECIAL.
JUSTIN LEOW
CONTACT South East would
like to thank Sinpopo Brand
(458 Joo Chiat Road) for hosting
this issues Chatroom session
and for their beverages and
delicious local treats.
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W
ILSON CHUAS WORK DAY
doesnt always end after he
leaves his office. On many evenings,
the 27 year-old brand executive takes
on another role that of a grassroots
leader. In this voluntary position,
hes also the Chairperson of the
Fengshan Youth Executive Committee
(YEC) and Vice-Chairperson of the
Fengshan Community Arts and Culture
Clubs (CACC).
Supported by Fengshan Community
Club (CC), most of Wilsons committee
W
ILSON CHUAS WORK DAY
doesnt always end after he
leaves his office. On many evenings,
the 27 year-old brand executive takes
on another role that of a grassroots
leader. In this voluntary position,
hes also the Chairperson of the
Fengshan Youth Executive Committee
(YEC) and Vice-Chairperson of the
Fengshan Community Arts and Culture
Clubs (CACC).
Supported by Fengshan Community
Club (CC), most of Wilsons committee
Story: Gene Khor / Photo: Angie Ng
work involves him planning events
like 3G Sports Days and movie nights
to foster closer bonds within the
community. It sounds tiring, but Im
not alone in this, says the Bedok North
Street 2 resident, citing his fellow
committee members. Whether its
contacting vendors or keeping track of
the logistics, everyone plays their part.
IN THE BEGINNING
Wilsons involvement with the
community began when he enrolled in
Tampines Junior College in 2004 and
was disappointed to find that it didnt
have an AV (Audio Visual) Club. That
was my CCA (Co-Curricular Activity)
when I was in Bedok South Secondary
School, which was where I learned to
use video and sound equipment, he
explains. I wanted to put my technical
knowledge to use and visited Fengshan
CC which is only a few minutes walk
from my flat to see if there were
opportunities to do so there.
One such activity was the monthly
three-hour karaoke night, which
Wilson regularly volunteered for.
It was fun fiddling around with the
equipment and I made friends with
many of the middle-aged participants,
as well as the organisers, who were
grassroots leaders.
Wilson enjoyed his time at Fengshan
CC so much that he worked there
part-time after his GCE A levels in
2005. One aspect of the job that really
affected him was when he processed
applications for financial assistance.
Reaching out to these residents who
were facing difficulties was very moving,"
says Wilson, who got married in
September 2013. It made me grateful
THE MAN WITH A PLAN
Working with his fellow grassroots leaders,
Wilson Chua hopes to bring residents
in his Fengshan estate closer together
one event at a time.
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on the ground
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for everything I had, and
for my parents who worked
hard to make my life a
comfortable one.
A PASSION FOR
CONNECTING PEOPLE
This experience of working at the
CC stuck with Wilson, so much so that
he volunteered to be a grassroots
leader in 2007. Under the guidance
of his more experienced peers, hes
learned to better manage people,
coordinate events and delegate tasks.
However, he feels that the most
important lessons have been to be
patient and a good listener.
You wont be able to please
everyone all the time, he says. But
the key is to stay composed and hear
people out. Address their concerns
where possible and use what theyve
told you to improve the next event.
The YEC organises as many as
four events a month one every
weekend and these vary in themes.
For example, on 17 May 2014 a sports
day was held at Bedok Stadium with
families competing in events like
relay races.
One of the most memorable
events was a Christmas-themed
party in December last year. I was
COMMUNITY EVENTS
STRENGTHEN TIES
BETWEEN FAMILY
MEMBERS AND LET THEM
GET TO KNOW THEIR
FELLOW RESIDENTS.
BY ORGANISING THEM,
I HOPE TO BRING BACK
THE KAMPUNG SPIRIT
AND BUILD CAMARADERIE.
WILSON CHUA
the emcee and dressed as a giant
bear! Wilson says. I felt like a
celebrity because so many people
wanted to have their picture taken
with me. But this is exactly why
organising these events will never
be monotonous theres always
something new and different to
plan. And the satisfaction of seeing
things go smoothly and the happy
faces of participants is what keeps
me going.
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CENTRES OF
ATTRACTION
If you are a South East
resident who is interested
in becoming a volunteer
for our community,
please drop us a mail at
SE_volunteering@pa.gov.sg
with your name,
residential address and
postal code. Do your part
to build our community.
Join us now!
Here are some of the activities that residents can expect
at Fengshan CC.
COMMUNITY BONDING AT FENGSHAN
CHILDRENS CLUB
Youngsters under
the age of 12 can
join for free. There is
a variety of activities
from arts & crafts to
day tours, and even a
celebration every month
for the birthday boys
and girls!
MOVIE CLUB
Movie lovers gather
on the third Saturday
of each month for
free screenings of
popular films.

FENGSHAN FLAG
DISTRIBUTION DAY
In the run-up to
National Day, residents
can get a state flag
from the various
RCs/NCs on 19 July to
display their support
of Singapore.
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A
LL CHILDREN DESERVE
a fair chance in life,
but the sad reality is that
some never get it. Due to
abandonment, neglect or abuse,
many children are deprived of
the warmth of family love that
is so vital for their growth and
development. Luckily, hope is
available through the Ministry of
Social and Family Development
(MSF)s Fostering Service.
ABOUT THE SCHEME
Since 1956, MSFs Fostering
Service has administered the
Fostering Scheme for children
below the age of 21 who are not
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Story: Wanda Tan / Photo: Kelvin Chia
NO CHILD
LEFT BEHIND
As the Ministry of Social and Family
Developments Fostering Service shows,
family bonds are not restricted to blood ties.
of service
able to stay with their own parents
and/or guardians. The scheme
places such children in the stable
and loving care of foster families,
who encourage them to reach
their full potential.
According to Ms Evelyn Han,
Assistant Manager of the Fostering
Service at MSF, more foster
parents are needed to provide
love and shelter for such children
in Singapore. With their patient
care, foster families can put these
children on the path of healing and
towards a better future, she says.
Ideally intended as a short-
term arrangement, the ultimate
goal of the Fostering Scheme is to
the number of children
in need.
The number of
foster homes available
Have a minimum
monthly household
income of
$2,000
FALLS
SHORT OF
Have
Experience
in caring for
and living with
children
Applicants must meet certain basic criteria
BE
MEDICALLY
fit
Be at least
25
YEARS OLD
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NOW I CANNOT IMAGINE
MY LIFE WITHOUT MY
FOSTER CHILDREN IN IT.
MDM HALIJAH
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ARE YOU
INTERESTED?
Has Mdm Halijahs story
inspired you to become a
foster parent yourself? Do
you believe you can make a
difference to a childs life by
offering a nurturing home
environment and helping
him or her attain a brighter
future? If so,
call MSF at 6354 8799 or visit
www.msf.gov.sg/fostering
for more information.
reunite children with their natural
parents or guardians. This differs
from adoption, in which all rights
and responsibilities relating to
a child are legally transferred
from the biological parents to the
adoptive parents.
The fostering process begins
with interested applicants filling
out a form on which they can
indicate the age and gender of
children whom they feel they
can best care for. MSF will then
assess the applicants to make
sure that they are suitable
candidates, with medical
screenings and home visits
among the required steps.
Assuming the application is
approved, prospective foster
A LIFE-CHANGING DECISION
foster families throughout the
duration of the childs placement.
Examples include:
A monthly allowance of $936
per child or $1,114 for a
child with special needs
to pay for the childs food,
clothing, education and
transportation;
A Medical Fee Exemption Card
for each child to cover all
medical-related expenses at
polyclinics and government
hospitals; and
Funding to pay for the childs
enrichment classes such as
swimming and ballet lessons.
Training is conducted on a
regular basis as a refresher
course for foster parents or
to help them fulfil the childs
developmental needs. Each
family is assigned a Foster Case
Officer who maintains close
contact with them and carries out
monthly home visits to see how
both the foster parents and the
child are doing. There is also a
Fostering Emergency Hotline open
24/7 that foster parents can call
after office hours to reach their
Case Officer if they need to.
To date, more than 5,000
children have benefited from the
Fostering Service, and there are
currently 309 foster children and
245 parents registered under
the scheme.
parents have to undergo a series
of training programmes to equip
them with relevant parenting
skills. Subsequently, MSF will
match the foster parents with
a child based on the childs
needs and their ability to care
for the child.
Moreover, MSF provides a
variety of means to support
For housewife, Mdm Halijah
Binte Sabtu, 54, signing up for the
Fostering Scheme is, in her own
words, one of the best decisions
I have ever made. With three
adult children of her own and eight
grandchildren, the Bedok resident
is also foster mother to three
children aged seven, 11 and 13, all
of whom have lived with her since
they were babies and are under her
permanent care.
I joined the Fostering Scheme
more than 10 years ago, when my
youngest child now 28 was in
secondary school. At the time,
I was alone at home a lot and had
nothing to do. I heard about the
scheme from a friend and it sounded
very appealing, so after discussing
it with my mechanic husband and
children, I signed up, says Mdm
Halijah. Now I cannot imagine my
life without my foster children in it.
Having never known any
other parents, the foster children
affectionately address Mdm
Halijah as Mama and they are
just as important to her as her
own children. Oddly, though, they
follow my grandchildren and call
my husband Datuk [Grandfather
in Malay], she says with a laugh.
They are so close in age to my
grandchildren that they act like
siblings. They do practically
everything together!
In Mdm Halijahs experience,
raising foster children has brought
untold joy to her own life and that
of her familys. Because of that, she
urges all those who are thinking
about joining the Fostering Scheme
to Go for it, 100 per cent. It may be
difficult and challenging at times,
but the Case Officer is always there
to assist if you have any problems,
so youre never on your own.
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F
OR MANY IN THEIR GOLDEN
years, retirement would
be a time to step back and take
it easy but it wasnt the case
for Mr Paul Amuruthanathan.
Even after retiring in February
2011 at age 74 from his job as an
aerospace technician, the Circuit
Road resident felt that he was still
healthy enough to work.
Im still very active Ive
been practicing yoga since I was
13, and do it every day, he said.
I still want to contribute to the
household and will not be happy
being cooped up at home.
TAKING THE FIRST STEP
Mr Amuruthanathan applied for
several positions listed in the
classifieds but was not called
for any of them. Undaunted, he
sought the South East Career
Centre for help in November
2011, after reading about the job
assistance it provided. Handling
his case was Career Consultant
Mr Shawn Moi.
Mr Amuruthanathan stood
out from other mature job
CONTACT US
If you are a South East
resident who needs
employment assistance,
or know of someone who
does, please call the
Singapore Workforce
Development Agency at
6883 5885 or send an email to
wda_enquiry@wda.gov.sg
Workers felt that their
work performance
had improved after
undergoing Singapore
Workforce Skills
Qualications
(WSQ) training.
SOURCE: WDA ANNUAL REPORT 2012/2013
92%
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Story: Gene Khor / Photo: Ealbert Ho
NO STOPPING him
Rather than retire, Mr Paul Amuruthanathan,
77, wanted to stay in the workforce and the
South East Career Centre helped him make it happen.
seekers Ive met, said Mr Moi.
He didn't feel limited by his age.
But I had to manage his expectations
and explain that employers might
have reservations about hiring
someone his age.
Mr Moi coached Mr Amurutha-
nathan in highlighting his strengths
during interviews. Mr Moi would
also follow up withMr Amurutha-
nathan and update him on job fairs.
Mr Amuruthanathan declined financial
aid as he still had his savings as well
as an allowance from his daughters
aged 45, 42 and 39 who had moved
out of his three-room flat.
THE WAIT IS OVER
In November 2013, Mr Amurutha-
nathan was offered a position as a
landscape technician. He now tends
the gardens at the Malay Heritage
Centre at Sultan Gate. I love being
close to nature and building up a
sweat under the sun its good
for the mind and body," he said.
"Im very thankful to Mr Moi and
the South East Career Centre
for making the effort to find
me employment.
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E
ncik Paul Amurutanathan, 74 tahun,
telah bersara dari jawatannya
sebagai Juruteknik Kapalterbang pada tahun
2011. Walaudemikian, beliau berpendapat
bahawa dia masih sihat lagi untuk bekerja.
Dengan hati yang cekal, Encik
Amurutanathan melangsungkan
permohonan pekerjaan yang setiaada di
suratkhabar. Tetapi usahanya tidak berhasil
kerana beliau tidak terima panggilan untuk
ditemuduga. Beliau tidak berputus asa
dan mengambil keputusan untuk meminta
bantuan pekerjaan dari Pusat Kerjaya South
East pada November 2011. Dari situ, Encik
Amurutanathan telah mendapat bantuan
dan bimbingan dari Konsultan Kerjaya Encik
Shawn Moi.
Encik Moi berpendapat bahawa Encik
Amurutanathan menunjukkan sikap positif
semasa mencari pekerjaan. Lebih dari itu,
beliau tidak merasakan yang usia adalah
halangan untuk mendapatkan pekerjaan.
Dengan bimbingan Encik Moi untuk
menangani temuduga dan memberikan
peluang untuk menghadiri sesi temuduga,
Encik Amurutanathan ditawarkan jawatan
sebagai juruteknik landskap pada November
2013. Dia sekarang ditugaskan untuk
menjaga taman di Pusat Warisan Melayu
di Sultan Gate. Saya sangat berterima
kasih kepada Encik Moi dan Pusat Kerjaya
South East.
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yang memerlukan bantuan pekerjaan, atau
mengenali seseorang yang memerlukannya, sila
hubungi Singapore Workforce Development
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HIS SUCCESS
IN SECURING
EMPLOYMENT IS
PROOF THAT AGE
IS JUST A NUMBER.
MR SHAWN MOI,
COMMENTING ON THE
PERSERVERANCE OF HIS CLIENT
MR AMURUTHANATHAN
HELPING
HANDS
GET ON COURSE!
Advance your career by upgrading your skills. Here are
some WSQ courses that will help you take that first step.
CALL THE SINGAPORE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT
6883 5885 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE
OF RETAIL STUDIES
Pick up the finer points of
interacting with customers as
well as how to maintain and
project a professional image.
SEED INSTITUTE
Help mould young minds
as an early childhood
professional by assessing
a childs development and
implementing classroom
management techniques.
AT-SUNRICE GLOBAL
CHEF ACADEMY
Those with a flair for the
culinary arts will learn how
to whip up great dishes
and be certified in related
areas like maintaining a
safe and hygienic working
environment.
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While Linahs long-term plans
to give her family a better life
suffered a bump in the road, her
goal still remained within reach
thanks to help from the Social
Service Office @ Geylang Serai.
A WORK IN PROGRESS
S
INCE 2010, LINAHS
husband Yan, a trainee
sailor, had been earning an
allowance of $750 a month.
This amount was just enough to
support her and their three young
children, as well as cover the
rent of their two-room flat in
Eunos Crescent.
While this wasnt an ideal
situation, Linah and Yan were
looking at the bigger picture
the plan was for Yan to clock
18 months at sea, after which
he would be issued a Letter of
Eligibility (LOE) by the Maritime
and Port Authority of Singapore.
This would allow him to do a
Diploma in Nautical Studies with
which he could secure work as a
maritime officer a position he
claimed would have him earning
more than $2,000 a month.
GOOD AND BAD NEWS
But this plan ran into a hurdle
when Linah, then 32, found that
she was pregnant in April 2012.
Realising that Yans allowance
would no longer be sufficient,
the couple approached the
Social Service Office (SSO) @
Geylang Serai for help.
Ms Nuruljannah Harith from
SSO @ Geylang Serai handled
their case. This was a family
that had a plan to improve their
financial situation and did not
just want a handout, recalled
Ms Nuruljannah. It was a goal
that would ultimately see them
giving their children better lives.
They were highly motivated and
just needed some support while
going through this difficult time.
From May 2012, the SSO
provided the family with interim
financial assistance to help with
their household expenses and
rent. The housewife gave birth
to a healthy baby girl in October
2012, and in early 2014, Yan
finally clocked 18 months at sea.
STILL GOING STRONG
However, the 37 year-old has
not received his LOE yet and is
looking for a part-time job until
he can start on his diploma. And
while financial assistance is still
being rendered, Linah has not
taken it for granted. She currently
helps out at her mothers Malay
food stall five days a week to
Story: Gene Khor / Photo: Shutterstock
CONTACT US
If you are a South East
resident who needs financial
or employment assistance,
or know of someone who
does, please call the ComCare
hotline at 1800-222 0000.
THE NUMBER OF SUCCESSFUL
COMCARE APPLICANTS IN
2013. THIS WAS AN INCREASE
FROM 14,000 IN 2009.
22,000
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HELPING
HANDS



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THE FAMILY HAD A PLAN TO
IMPROVE THEIR SITUATION
AND DID NOT SIMPLY WANT A
HANDOUT. THEY JUST NEEDED
SOME SUPPORT WHILE GOING
THROUGH THIS TOUGH TIME.
SSO @ GEYLANG CASE OFFICER
MS NURULJANNAH HARITH
COMCARE TRANSITIONS
Is a family member unable to work for
a period of time? Is your household
facing financial problems as a result?
earn an allowance. Yan and I
are grateful to Ms Nuruljannah
and the SSO for believing in
us and supporting our efforts,
said Linah. She has been very
attentive to our needs and has
been very encouraging.
Ms Nuruljannah feels that the
assistance the SSO provides is
an investment that will pay off.
They are very determined even
after receiving the assistance,
theyve continued to find ways to
improve their situation, she said.
Im sure that with this attitude
and continued assistance, they
will achieve their goals.
ComCare may be able to help if you:
Have a family member who is unable to
work due to illness or have to care for
children, elderly or other dependents
Have a monthly household income
of $1,700 and below or a per capita
income of $550
Have little or no family support, savings
or assets to rely on for your daily needs
Are a Singapore Citizen or Permanent
Resident (at least one immediate family
member in the same household must
be a Singapore Citizen)



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Long-time resident Tan Kay Hian, 54, gives
CONTACT South East a peek through his
camera lens to check out familiar haunts
and memorable spots in his neighbourhood.
OF MOUNTBATTEN
Story: Fairoza Mansor / Photo: Tay Kay Hian
My brothers and I used to watch
Malaysia Cup soccer matches at the
former NATIONAL STADIUM.
Many times, we were jostled
around by the crowd and would
get separated. Once, my slippers
got stepped on and were torn but I
still made my way to the stands to
catch the action! The atmosphere
was exhilarating. The National Day
Parade (NDP) also used to be held
here. Who would have known Id
one day be invited by the NDP
Organising Committee to be one
of the official photographers for
the celebrations?
I was already in my 30s when I first
set foot in the SINGAPORE INDOOR
STADIUM. It was for a basketball
match, and I remember sitting at
the back of the gallery. The players
seemed very small from where I
was! Catching sporting events here
is always an enjoyable experience
mainly because the venue is air-
conditioned and provides a respite
from the hot weather.
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NATIONAL
STADIUM
SINGAPORE
INDOOR
STADIUM
DAKOTA
CRESCENT
PLAYGROUND
IVE CALLED MOUNTBATTEN
HOME FOR THE PAST 37
YEARS. FROM A FLAT AT
OLD AIRPORT ROAD,
MY FAMILY MOVED TO
A BIGGER FLAT NEARBY
AT CASSIA CRESCENT
IN 1983. ITS WHERE
I CURRENTLY LIVE.
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This playground at
DAKOTA CRESCENT
is one of the few
remaining old-school
playgrounds in Singapore
with its sand pit, mosaic
tiles and tyre swings. The
playground is no longer as
crowded as it used to be,
probably because many young
families have moved out.
IN MY SHOES
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The MOUNTBATTEN COMMUNITY CLUB
didnt look this modern when I was a
teenager, but my neighbours and I often
played basketball at the outdoor court here.
It was convenient because we could walk
home afterwards. My previous block was
just across the CC, but it has since been
demolished to make way for new flats.
I didnt go to KONG HWA PRIMARY
SCHOOL but many of our former
neighbours sent their children here.
The school was so near our flat that we
could always hear the national anthem
being blasted during the flag- raising
ceremony every morning. It became
my familys alarm clock! And when the
school became extra noisy, wed know
it was recess time!
WALK WITH US!
Share your special
memories or favourite
hangouts in your
neighbourhood and see
them get featured in
upcoming issues
of CONTACT South East.
Email your stories
and details to
Contact@secdc.org.sg
MOUNTBATTEN
COMMUNITY
CLUB
KONG HWA
PRIMARY
SCHOOL
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Celebrations are in order with National
Day and Hari Raya just around the corner.
What better way to mark the occasions than
with these signature local dishes?
CHILLI CRAB
Many local chefs will concede that it was Cher Yam Tian and her husband
Lim Choon Ngee who started the ball rolling on chilli crab. One day back in
the 1950s, Mdm Cher was making the couples favourite crab dish when her
husband decided to shake things up a little and added chilli sauce to the mix.
The couple began selling the dish from a pushcart in 1956. Business was
so good they opened Palm Beach Restaurant in 1962 on Upper East Coast
Road. They then opened Roland Restaurant, also in the South East District,
after Palm Beach was sold off in 1984. Roland Restaurants current Director
Justin Lim, 28, is the couples grandson. He shares the famous chilli crab
recipe without revealing the secret ingredient in the chilli sauce**.
INGREDIENTS
(Serves 4)
1 kg crab
100 g olive oil
20 g garlic, minced
900 ml chicken stock broth
200 g chilli sauce**
100 g tomato ketchup
1 tsp salt
3 tsp sugar
30 g vinegar
50 g chilli oil
10 g potato our
3 eggs, beaten
METHOD
1. Clean and chop the crab into pieces.
2. Heat up a wok. Add the olive oil and minced
garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant.
3. Pour in the chicken stock, chilli sauce and tomato
ketchup, followed by salt, sugar, vinegar and chilli
oil. Stir for a few minutes.
4. Add in the crab pieces, cover the wok and let the
crab cook for 15 minutes.
5. Mix the potato flour with water and pour it into
the wok.
6. Add in the eggs and cook for a few minutes.
7. Garnish and serve piping hot with a side of
mantou (Chinese steamed buns).
Mdm Cher with her late
husband Lim Choon
Ngee at a family dinner
in December 2011. The
chilli crab has since
been made sweeter and
spicier to suit modern
tastebuds, but Justin
says some regular
customers still request
for the original.
Try both at Roland
Restaurant, 89 Marine
Parade Central #06-750.
Write to us at
Contact@secdc.org.sg and
tell us about your favourite
Singaporean dish!
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Story: Fairoza Mansor
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FEAST
BEEF RENDANG
A must-have during Hari Raya festivities, rendang can be made
with beef or replaced by chicken or mutton. The meat is usually
cooked in gravy for several hours until the liquid evaporates,
leaving it tender and redolent with the variety of spices used.
INGREDIENTS
(Serves 4)
2 stalks lemon grass, ends trimmed and
slightly bruised
5 cm knob galangal (a member of the ginger
family), peeled and slightly bruised
5 ka r lime leaves
1 turmeric leaf
500 g beef, cut into 4 cm lengths
2 tbsp rendang beef ready-made powder mix
300 ml water
200 ml coconut milk
3 tbsp roasted coconut (kerisik)
salt to taste
vegetable oil as needed
FOR THE GROUND PASTE:
10 dried chillies, soaked to soften, then cut
4 red chillies
2 onions, peeled
5 cloves garlic, peeled
5 cm knob ginger, peeled
1 tbsp coriander seeds, soaked for 10
minutes; drained before use
tsp fennel seeds, soaked for 10 minutes;
drained before use
tsp cumin seeds, soaked for 10 minutes;
drained before use
METHOD
1. Prepare ground paste. Combine
all ingredients in blender and
process into paste.
2. Heat some oil in heavy saucepan
over medium heat. Add ground
paste and stir-fry until light
browned and fragrant.
3. Add lemon grass, galangal, kaffir
lime leaves and turmeric leaf
one ingredient at a time. Bring
to boil.
4. Add rendang beef powder and
mix well. Add water a little at a
time, stirring well.
5. Add beef and cook over low heat
for about an hour
6. Add coconut milk a little at a
time and mix well. Season with
salt. Cook for another 45 minutes
to an hour or until meat is
tender. Leave gravy to boil until
reduced to desired thickness.
7. Add roasted coconut and stir
until well combined. Serve
while hot with rice or ketupat
(rice cakes).
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HERITAGE
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EXCLUDING GST)
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This recipe first
appeared in Malay
Heritage Cooking. The
recipes were put together
by local news presenter
Rita Zahara who wanted
to preserve the traditional
Malay recipes passed
down from her mother
as well as her late
grandmother, Che Zahara.
Che Zahara founded the
Malay Womens Welfare
Association (MWWA) in
1947 which provided
shelter, food, money, jobs,
training, religious education
and moral support
to hundreds of children
and women. The cookbook
is published by Marshall
Cavendish Cuisine and
supported by National
Heritage Board.
e an
National
ard.
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M
OST WORKING SINGAPOREANS WILL SEE A SECTION IN
their payslips stating the amount from their monthly pay
that is contributed to their CPF accounts. However, not all of us
are actually clear about the details of these contributions. Here
are the answers to some commonly-asked questions about CPF.
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MAKING CPF WORK
The Central Provident Fund (CPF) is an
integral part of singaporeans incomes, but
how much do we really know about it?
Story: Alex Ngai / Illustrations: iStock Photo
Singaporeans and Permanent
Residents (PRs) below the age of 50
who earn $750 or more every month
20% +16%
OF YOUR WAGE PROVIDED BY
YOUR EMPLOYER
32.5%
51-55
56-60
23.5%
61-65
14.5%
>65
11.5%
TOTAL CPF CONTRIBUTION
36%
<50
AGE IN
YEARS
Does this
amount get divided
into dierent
accounts?
23% 6% 7%
Of the 36% contribution
Ordinary Special Medisave
Those above 50 years old will see
their contributions reduced
What are these
accounts for?
ORDINARY ACCOUNT
Buying of HDB flats
Investments
Payment for local tertiary education
SPECIAL ACCOUNT
Savings towards retirement
MEDISAVE ACCOUNT
Hospital stays and surgeries
Various medical treatments
Childbirth expenses
How does CPF
help me to prepare
for retirement?
35 onwards
A higher percentage of income
will be contributed to the Special
Account and Medisave account.
Up to 9.5% of your wages
will now go to each of these
accounts, with a correspondingly
lower percentage going to your
Ordinary Account.
At 55
Singaporeans and PRs
will be able to withdraw
UP TO $5,000
from their Ordinary and
Special Accounts, while
the remainder will be
placed into a new
retirement account.
AGE IN
YEARS
This will be used in the
CPF Life scheme, where
a person will receive a
monthly payout based
on their Retirement
Account balance.
Their beneficiaries
might also receive
a bequest upon their
death depending on the
age at which
the account
holder in
question
passes away.
Retirement Account
How much of
our salary goes
into our CPF?
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H
OW DOES AN INDIVIDUALS
personality, interests
and level of skills influence
the success and fulfillment of
ones career? A career coach
works with clients to assess
their strengths and weaknesses,
as well as the pros and cons
in pursuing their desired
career paths.
To accomplish this, the career
coach advises clients on how to
handle job interviews and follow
up with them on their outcomes.
The clients can be blue-collar
workers or Professionals,
Managers and Executives (PMEs).
Therefore, the career coach has
to use different career tools to
help clients better understand
their situations and available
job options open to them.
Generally, our career coach
does an assessment of their
strengths and barriers and work
with them on an action plan
towards an agreed outcome.
A career coach will then offer
the clients practical help in
developing their resumes, job-
hunting strategies and applying
for job opportunities that match
their interests.
A GUIDING HAND
Upon commencing work, the
career coach also follows up
with clients on how to deal with
challenges at the workplace,
solve problems and work
The Role of a
Career CoACH
effectively with their colleagues.
In performing the role, the career
coach has to overcome various
challenges. The fact that clients
are all unique and situations are
always changing means that
a career coach must have the
ability to constantly shift plans
and adapt to various situations.
There are considerations in
helping a client: to help the client
to get a job fast (as the client
has financial issues) or work
with the client towards a better
career (but this would take more
time). The issues of burnout are
also common in this line of work
as the work can be emotionally
intensive. The work may not be
easy. Thus its important for the
career coach to maintain passion
and have a continuous learning
attitude to better serve and
help clients.
Can I withdraw
more money from my
CPF accounts? What if I do
not have enough money in
my Retirement Account?
MINIMUM SUM
A minimum sum is required for
your Retirement Account, to ensure
that the monthly payouts can help
support you in your later years.
You will be able to
withdraw the balance.
>$155,000
Retirement Account
$155,000
Any property bought
using CPF will be
pledged to make up
for up to half of the
minimum sum. This will
ensure an amount from
which monthly payouts
will be made.
<$155,000
Retirement Account
WHAT I FIND FULFILLING
IN MY ROLE IS NOT
GETTING MY CLIENTS
A JOB BUT THE JOURNEY
THAT WE TAKE TOGETHER
IN REACHING THE
DESTINATION.
Feisal Altway, Career Coach, South East
Career Centre, sheds light on his role.
CAREER &
FINANCES
find out
more about
how your CPF account
can work for you at
http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg.
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Grassroots Adviser Lim
Biow Chuan, Adviser
to Mountbatten GROs,
taking a group picture
with families at the
SECDC-CCC Education
Merit Award Ceremony
held at the Mountbatten
Community Centre.
Emeritus Senior Minister
Goh Chok Tong, Adviser
to Marine Parade GRC
GROs, celebrating the
Paint & Brushs rst
anniversary with residents
at the Marine Crescent Ville
Residents Committee.
Grassroots Adviser
Associate Professor
Fatimah Lateef, Adviser
to Marine GRC GROs,
interacting with kindergarten
children from the PAP
Community Foundation
(PCF) and My First Skool
who participated in
the water conservation
colouring contest held at
Haig Road Market.
MARINE
PARADE
MOUNTBATTEN
BONDING THE
THE FIRST HALF OF 2014 SAW OUR GRASSROOTS
ADVISERS FORGING A CONNECTION WITH RESIDENTS
OF ALL AGES AND WALKS OF LIFE THROUGH EVENTS,
ACTIVITIES AND CELEBRATIONS.
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MAKING
CONNECTIONS
Grassroots Adviser
Tan Chuan-Jin,
Minister for Manpower
and Adviser to Marine
Parade GRC Grassroots
Organisations, introducing
the new Peak Period Bus
Service 222P to Chai Chee
residents during a
market visit.
Grassroots Adviser
Seah Kian Peng,
Adviser to Marine Parade
GRC GROs, meeting and
mingling with residents
at the Indian New Year
2014 celebration held
at the Braddell Heights
Community Centre.
Grassroots Adviser
Tin Pei Ling, Adviser to
Marine Parade GRC GROs,
interacting with parents
and award recipients at
the MacPherson Edusave
Award Ceremony held
at the MacPherson
Community Centre.
Grassroots Adviser
Sitoh Yih Pin (in white
shirt), Adviser to Potong
Pasir GROs, joining
residents at the River Safari
Tour organised by the
Potong Pasir Malay Activity
Executive Committee.
Grassroots Adviser
Charles Chong, Adviser
to Joo Chiat GROs, catching
up with Edusave award
recipients and their
parents at the Opera Estate
Neighbourhood Estate 2.
GEYLANG
SERAI
KEMBANGAN
CHAI CHEE
BRADDELL
HEIGHTS
MACPHERSON
POTONG
PASIR
JOO
CHIAT
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Grassroots Adviser Lim
Swee Say, Minister, Prime
Ministers O ce and Adviser
to East Coast GRC GROs,
joining in a round of bonding
games with residents at the
Bedok Women Executive
Committees Mothers Day
Delight event.
Grassroots Adviser Lee Yi
Shyan, Senior Minister of
State, Ministry of Trade and
Industry and Ministry of
National Development; and
Adviser to East Coast GRC
GROs, distributing owers
to mothers at the Rainbow
Ville Residents Committees
Mothers Day celebration.
BEDOK
FENGSHAN
KAMPONG
CHAI CHEE
Grassroots Adviser
Raymond Lim, Adviser
to East Coast GRC GROs,
taking a photo with one of
the many three-generation
families present at the
Fengshan Family Sports
Arcade which was held at
the Bedok Stadium.
Grassroots Adviser
Dr Mohamad Maliki
Osman, Mayor of South
East District; Minister of
State, Ministry of Defence
and Ministry of National
Development marking the
opening of an upgraded
playground with residents
at the Loyang Villas Estate.
Grassroots Adviser
Jessica Tan Soon Neo,
Adviser to East Coast GRC
GROs, greeting residents
of all ages at the Changi
Simei Zone 3 Ground
Breaking Ceremony for its
upcoming Neighbourhood
Renewal Programme.
SIGLAP
CHANGI
SIMEI
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30-32 Making Connections.indd 32 7/1/14 6:19 PM
CONTESTS
Spot the difference!
Find the 5 differences in these two photos
and stand a chance to take home $20 worth
of CapitaLand Vouchers. There are 10 sets of
vouchers to be won!
Celebrate with Us and WIN
As CONTACT South East has been revamped
to give it a fresh new look, we would like you
to show us how much you like the refreshed
magazine with a photo and you will stand a
chance to win movie vouchers.
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These contests are only open to the residents of the South East District (Bedok,
Changi Simei, Siglap, Fengshan, Kampong Chai Chee, Marine Parade, Geylang Serai,
Kembangan-Chai Chee, Braddell Heights, Mountbatten, MacPherson, Joo Chiat
and Potong Pasir). South East CDC sta and their immediate family members are
not eligible. Winners will be notied by Facebook and post respectively.
Closing date: 31 September 2014
STEPS TO WINNING
1) Head on over to the South East CDC
Facebook Page to Like it
2) Upload a photo of you and/or your family
with the latest issue of CONTACT South East
3) Let us know which is your favourite
column and why
4) Tell your friends in the District as well
about the competition. We have a total
of 20 pairs of tickets up for grabs!
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Email _________________________________________
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AND STAND TO REAP THE REWARDS!
Scan and email your entry along with your
details to contact@secdc.org.sg with the
Subject header:
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or mail in your entries to:
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South East Community
Development Council
P.O. Box No. 595 Singapore 408600
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South East Photography
Symposium 2014
ORGANISER South East CDC & Goodman Arts Centre
TIME 9am to 5pm
VENUE Goodman Arts Centre,
Multi-Purpose Rooms 1 & 2
HIGHLIGHTS Back for the second year running, this event
offers you a chance to hone your photography skills!
Learn valuable tips and tricks of the trade through
keynote presentations and thematic breakout group
sessions. Registration is required for this free event.
CONTACT Lor Li Qi @ 6319 8709
Once Upon A Time In Asia:
The Story Tree
ORGANISER National Heritage Board
TIME 10am to 5pm
VENUE Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM)
HIGHLIGHTS Bring your children to this
interactive exhibition specially for
the young and the young at heart!
Go on a trail through the museum to
hear well-loved Asian tales, uncover
secrets about trees and learn some
arty facts. Admission is free.
CONTACT ACM @ 6332 7798
19 & 20 JUL 2014 (SAT & SUN)
Project K.AN
ORGANISER Kampong Chai Chee CC
Youth Executive Committee
TIME 2pm to 3pm
VENUE NTUC FairPrice (Bedok Central)
HIGHLIGHTS Join youths and support
the less-privileged by donating to
this canned food donation drive.
CONTACT Daryl Chew @ 6241 9878
Community Quiz and
Culture Fiesta 2014
ORGANISER East Coast GRC Integration
and Naturalisation Champions
TIME 8am to 1.30pm
VENUE Fengshan CC
HIGHLIGHTS Help new citizens and
PRs feel at home at this Racial
Harmony Day event. Open to all,
activities include a community quiz
as well as cultural displays, food
booths, games and performances.
CONTACT Fengshan CC @ 6441 2412
Mesra Aidil Fitri 24 AUG 2014 (SUN)
ORGANISER
Siglap South CC Malay Activity
Executive Committee
TIME
4pm to 10pm
VENUE
Siglap South CC
HIGHLIGHTS
Celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri and be
regaled with joyful song-and-dance numbers.
CONTACT
Jane Foo @ 6241 1925
31 MAY (SAT) TO 2 NOV (SUN) 2014 13 JUL (SUN) & 30 AUG (SAT) 2014
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up & coming
hy
Arts Centre
ng, this event
ography skills!
ade through
eakout group
s free event.
Dream Of The Red Chamber 6 SEP 2014 (SAT)
ORGANISER
Bedok CC
TIME
8pm to 9.30pm
VENUE
Bedok CC
HIGHLIGHTS
Based on the book of the same name, this
Mid-Autumn Festival Chinese opera is not to be
missed! Registration is required for this free show.
CONTACT
Bedok CC @ 6442 5317
19 JUL 2014 (SAT)
Photos: Corbis & Shutterstock
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healthcare needs. We partner closely with Changi General Hospital and
more than 150 GP clinics in eastern Singapore.
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(Next to Buangkok MRT stationj
email: smileartsbk@gmail.com
Please call our clinic or email us for an appointment.
4 Hillview Rise
#02-15 Hillv2
Singapore 667979
(near Hillview MRTj
HillView 2 Branch
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