QUIZ: PRACTI SE GOOD HABITS WIN A $10 NTUC SHOPPING VOUCHER ! PAGE 8 PAGE 4 & 5 START THE YEAR WITH THE SE GOOD PRACTIES NEWS best home, brighter future EAST COAST MCI (P) 010/03/2014 Issue 94 for February / March 2014 East Coast Town Council, Block 206 Bedok North Street 1, #01-353, Singapore 460206 Tel: 1800-444 9549 Fax: 6444 0775 www.ectc.org.sg Like our Facebook Page! www.facebook.com/pages/East-Coast-Town-Council CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS IN OUR TOWN PAGE 2 C OLOURFUL C HINGAY C OLOURFUL C HINGAY IN E AST C OAST IN EAST COAST
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QUIZ: PRACTISE GOOD HABITS
WIN A $10 NTUC SHOPPING VOUCHER!
PAGE 8PAGE 4 & 5
START THE YEAR WITH THESE GOOD PRACTIES
NEWS
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EAST COASTMCI (P) 010/03/2014
Issue 94 for February / March 2014
East Coast Town Council, Block 206 Bedok North Street 1, #01-353, Singapore 460206 Tel: 1800-444 9549 Fax: 6444 0775 www.ectc.org.sg
Like our Facebook Page! www.facebook.com/pages/East-Coast-Town-Council
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS IN OUR TOWN
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COLOURFUL CHINGAYCOLOURFUL CHINGAYI N E A S T C O A S TI N E A S T C O A S T
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Which of these are hygienic and considerate practices? Mark the corresponding boxes with a tick (✔)!
哪一些是即卫生又富有公德心的行为? 请在相应的框中打勾(✔)!
Yang manakah di antara berikut adalah amalan-amalan yang bersih dan bertimbang rasa? Tandakan kotak yang berkenaan dengan tanda rait (✔)!
,tw;wpy; vit Rfhjhukhd kw;Wk; Mjuthd nray;ghLfshFk;?
Keeping the void deck clean Cycling on the cycling track Vandalising of common property
Clearing your cluttered corridor Littering Leaving dog poo lying around
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PR AC TISING GOO D HA B ITSKeeping Our Town Clean!Keeping Our Town Clean!
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This is the solution to the maze
in Issue 93’s quiz. Did you choose
the considerate practices and
make your way out successfully?
This is the solution to the maze
in Issue 93’s quiz. Did you choose
the considerate practices and
make your way out successfully?
Do the 5-Step Mozzie Wipeout进行5个步骤的灭蚊检查 • Lakukan 5 Langkah Mozzie Wipeout • nlq;fpia Jilj;njhopf;Fk; 5 fl;l eltbf;iffis gpd;gw;Wq;fs;
Change water in vases/bowls on alternate days每隔一天，更换花瓶里的水
Tukarkan air dalam jambangan bunga/mangkuk dua hari sekali
Turn over all water storage containers将所有的水桶和水容器倒置存放
Terlungkupkan semua bekas air
Cover bamboo pole holders when not in use不在使用晒衣竿撑管时将它们盖好
Tutupkan lubang penyangkut galah yang tidak digunakan
Remove water from flower pot plates on alternate days每隔一天，清除花盆垫盘里的水
Buangkan air di piring pengalas pasu bunga dua hari sekali
Clear blockages and put Bti insecticide in roof gutters monthly每个月疏通阻塞的屋顶檐槽，并且加入Bti杀蚊药来杀灭伊蚊子孓
Bersihkan sampah sarap dari alur bumbung rumah dan bubuhkan racun serangga Bti sebulan sekali
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East Coast residents came together to usher in the Year of the Horse with family, friends and
lots of food! At various division events, residents exchanged auspicious wishes of good health
and prosperity with one another and their Members of Parliament. Non-Chinese residents also
joined in the celebrations with much enthusiasm, taking in the cultural and traditional aspects
of Lunar New Year. Hong bao distributions of essential household items ensured that needy
residents were not left out of the festive cheer. Here’s wishing all residents a blessed and
prosperous Year of the Horse ahead!
LUNAR NEW YEAR IN EAST COAST
LUNAR NEW YEAR IN EAST COAST
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HOW DOES IT WORK? • Launch it on your iPhone or Android phone • Make a feedback report simply by following these steps:
iTown@SG iTown@SG is a free mobile application developed to better serve and connect with residents. Residents can submit their feedback on maintenance issues via the app, and it will be automatically routed to the respective Town Councils.
Select an image source. Take a photo,
choose from your picture library, or
submit a feedback report without a photo.
STEP 01Select the location of
your report.
Describe the issue and submit the report.
STEP 02The information will be directed to the relevant
town council, which can then resolve the
problem.
STEP 03
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Chingay in the HeartlandsChingay in the HeartlandsEven though the Chingay Parade has Chinese roots, it has evolved into a multicultural
extravaganza that showcases Singapore’s community spirit and cultural richness. The Parade
came to our town on 15 February, livening up the various divisions with dazzlingly decorated
floats and boisterous celebrations.
Mascots like the God of Fortune and roving balloon sculptors and jugglers spread cheer to
residents on the ground. There were lion and dragon dances as well as stage performances to
stimulate the crowd’s eyes and ears, while booths for calligraphy, sand art, clay figurines and
origami kept everyone’s hands busy. Our Members of Parliament also joined in the celebrations,
lighting firecrackers to launch the float procession.
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Chingay in the Heartlands
CLEAR CORRIDORS ARE SAFE CORRIDORSCLEAR CORRIDORS ARE SAFE CORRIDORSKoridor yang bersih adalah koridor yang
selamat
Rj ;jkhd eiltopfs ; vd ;git ghJfhg ;ghd
eiltopfshFk ;
整洁的走廊
是最安全的
For more information, visit our website at www.hdb.gov.sg or call 6490 1111
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START THE YEAR with these Good PracticesSTART THE YEAR with these Good Practices
DO NOT LITTER – Littering is unhygienic, creates unpleasant odours and breeds pests such as rats and cockroaches.
JANGAN BUANG SAMPAH MERATA-RATA – Membuang sampah merata-rata sememangnya amat mengotorkan. Ia mewujudkan bau busuk dan membiakkan haiwan perosak seperti tikus dan lipas.
DO NOT CLUTTER YOUR CORRIDORS – Do not store combustible items along the corridor. These are potential fire hazards or obstructions in the events of an emergency. Falling items can also cause accidents.
JANGAN SEMAKKAN KORIDOR ANDA – Juga, jangan simpan barangan mudah terbakar di koridor. Ini boleh mendatangkan bahaya kebakaran atau menghalang laluan semasa dalam kecemasan. Barangan yang terjatuh juga boleh menyebabkan kemalangan.
PARK YOUR BICYCLES AT ALLOCATED PARKING AREAS – Always park at designated bicycle stands. Otherwise, your bicycle will obstruct the walkway and pose danger to others.
请把脚踏车停放在指定的地方 – 请在指定的脚踏车停放点放置脚踏车。
LETAKKAN BASIKAL ANDA DI KAWASAN MELETAK BASIKAL YANG TELAH DIPERUNTUKKAN – Sentiasa letakkan basikal anda di tempat basikal yang dikhaskan.
Are you being a considerate resident? Go through the checklist below and see how many of these good habits you practise. If you see family, friends or strangers doing otherwise, advise them gently and encourage them to do the right thing. Only with a collective effort can East Coast be The Best Home for Everyone!
HAVE I DONE THIS?
Start practising these habits today and make your home a better place for everyone.
TO-DO-CHECKLISTTO-DO-CHECKLIST
HAVE I DONE THIS?
HAVE I DONE THIS?
HAVE I DONE THIS?
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START THE YEAR with these Good Practices
Start practising these habits today and make your home a better place for everyone.
DO NOT FEED THE PIGEONS – Feeding birds allows the population of birds to increase, which can be a nuisance. It can also increase the likelihood of bird-borne diseases.
JANGAN MEMBERI MAKAN KEPADA BURUNG MERPATI – Memberi makanan kepada burung akan membolehkan populasi burung bertambah, dan ini boleh menyebabkan gangguan. Ia juga boleh meningkatkan kemungkinan penyakit bawaan burung.
BERSIHKAN SELEPAS MENGGUNAKAN KOLONG BLOK – Sampah dan bekas makanan yang ditinggalkan di kawasan awam komuniti, seperti di meja di ruang perhimpunan komuniti, akan menarik haiwan perosak.
THROW LETTERBOX FLYERS AND JUNK MAIL IN THE BIN – Instead of littering them around common areas, dispose of them in the bins at void decks and outside the lifts to keep the place clean for everyone.
BUANGKAN RISALAH PETI SURAT DAN MEL SAMPAH KE DALAM TONG SAMPAH – Jangan membuang sampah di sekitar kawasan umum. Sebaliknya buangkan ke dalam tong-tong sampah di kolong blok dan di luar lif bagi memastikan kebersihan tempat tersebut bagi semua orang.
ALWAYS CLEAR UP AFTER FEEDING COMMUNITY CATS – Leaving behind leftovers and food scraps attracts pests.
喂养社区中的小猫后，请自行清理环境 – 因为留下的食物残渣和剩菜，很容易会招来害虫。
SENTIASA BERSIHKAN SELEPAS MEMBERI MAKAN KEPADA KUCING KOMUNITI – Meninggalkan sisa dan lebihan makanan selepas memberi makan kepada kucing jalanan akan menarik haiwan perosak.
CALL 1800-444-9549 FOR FREE BULKY REFUSE REMOVAL SERVICE.First three items will be removed for free, additional items cost $5 each.Does not include renovation debris, items for house-moving and built-in items.
Please do not endanger the lives of your family and neighbours by placing your bulky refuse/items at the common corridors.
HUBUNGI 1800-444-9549 BAGI SERVIS PERCUMA PEMBUANGAN SAMPAH YANG BESAR.Tiga barang yang pertama akan dibuangkan secara percuma, barang buangan tambahan akan dikenakan bayaran $5 setiap satu. Tidak termasuk pengubahsuaian puing, barangan untuk perpindahan rumah dan barangan yang tersedia.
Jangan membahayakan nyawa ahli keluarga dan jiran anda dengan meletakkan barang/sampah besar yang memakan ruang di koridor utama.
Because of the heavy shedding of leaves during this dry spell, there is an increase in the number of Culex mosquitoes islandwide, as they multiply in hundreds as compared to the Aedes mosquito. We have stepped up our efforts to clear leaf litter (especially in concealed drains), as well as our fumigation efforts to control the mosquito population. Although the Culex mosquito is not known to cause dengue fever, it is still a nuisance to residents.
Please call us at 1800-444-9549 if you notice any potential breeding grounds in your estate.
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KEEP MOSQUITOES AT BAY! CLE AN E R AIR FOR ALLCLE AN E R AIR FOR ALL
GO GREEN WITH SEMBCORP AND WIN! Article contributed by SembWaste Pte Ltd
Sembcorp, appointed public waste collector for the Bedok sector, has two easy and popular programmes to promote recycling.
• Go Green Lucky Draw: Bag your recyclables with a lucky draw coupon before depositing them into a recycling bin. Three lucky winners are picked every quarter to receive vouchers from Sembcorp.
• Spot-Captain-Green: A Sembcorp representative randomly approaches residents who are spotted placing recyclables into recycling bins. The lucky residents are awarded with $50 in NTUC vouchers on the spot.
Mdm Tan Poh Choo poses with her voucher at Blk 40 Bedok South Ave 2.
Mdm Goh Lay Hoon from Blk 34 Bedok South Ave 2 was spotted depositing recyclables.
Ms Saw Hui Qi from Blk 34 Bedok South Ave 2 was spotted depositing recyclables.
With effect from 15 January 2013, these places have been designated as smoke-free areas.
Secondhand smoke contributes to a range of serious and often fatal diseases. Hence, we encourage smokers to play their part to observe the ban. We also encourage non-smokers to be gracious when they see smokers lighting up in a prohibited area, reminding them gently that smoking is banned and requesting them to finish their cigarette elsewhere. Together, we can make Singapore a cleaner and healthier place for all to live in.
All common areas including:
Residential Estates
Linkways from bus stops to residential blocks
Void decks
Corridors
Staircases
Stairwells
Multi-purpose halls
Public Spaces
Covered walkways and linkways
All pedestrian bridges
5 metres from the edge of bus stops
Hospital outdoor compounds
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The annual Hong Bao presentation ceremony aims to provide financial assistance to needy Bedok residents during the festive Lunar New Year period. 55 Bedok residents received Hong Baos and goodie bags at the ceremony held on 26 January, attended by Member of Parliament Mr Lim Swee Say. The goodie bags contained household items such as cooking oil, rice and biscuits, and were delivered to the elderly residents’ homes by grassroots volunteers.
Residents met at Changi Simei CC with Member of Parliament Ms Jessica Tan on 27 February for a feedback session on Budget 2014. Ms Tan highlighted the key points raised in the Budget, and members of the public clarified their questions. These included the eligibility of lower/middle-income households in receiving subsidies for kindergarten school fees, clarifications on Medisave, MediShield Life and ElderShield, feedback on the Pioneer Generation Package and more. It was a productive dialogue that gathered valuable feedback, as well as help residents better understand the Budget.
CONVERSATION ON BUDGET 2014
HONG BAO PRESENTATION CEREMONY
BEDOK
CHANGI SIMEI
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15 February was a day of festivities in Fengshan, with both Lunar New Year and Chingay celebrations livening up the atmosphere. There were stage games and performances to entertain residents, as well as roving buskers and mascots. As part of Fengshan’s new signature ‘lo hei’ activity, residents tossed fishes made out of red packets into a net for prosperity and good luck. After the sun went down, a fleet of 30 Harley Davidson motorcycles ushered in the Chingay floats, together with an LED lion and dragon dance troupe that got everyone whipping out their camera phones. If only the night of dazzling lights and joyous celebrations did not have to end!
CHINGAY@FENGSHAN 2014
VALENTINE RUN 2014Kampong Chai Chee’s annual Valentine Run has always been a hit with runners, and this year event on 16 February at Bedok Reservoir Park was no different. Besides the run, there were plenty of activities such as traditional games, handicraft sales, henna and heart painting, as well as song and dance performances to keep participants entertained. During the Pledge of Love, 500 people showed their gratitude and commitment to their family, partners and friends, ending with a mass hug and kiss that filled the atmosphere with love!
FENGSHAN
KG CHAI CHEE
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MY HEARTLAND CARNIVALResidents of Joo Chiat joined hands with a professional sand artist to create an iconic sand sculpture to usher in the year of the Horse. The sculpture was completed between 19 and 25 January at East Coast Park, drawing marvelling glances and excited children aplenty. This was a collaborative effort with MediaCorp for a series titled ‘My HeARTland Carnival’, which aims to expose members of the public to various forms of art at common leisure areas.
EDUSAVE AWARDS CEREMONYThe ceremony was held on 18 and 19 January for 1600 students at Siglap CC, led by the Women’s Executive Committee (WEC). Before the ceremony, the students showed their appreciation for their parents by making customised badges in a classroom, while grassroots leaders (GRLs) interacted with their parents and introduced the various courses, activities and interest groups offered by Siglap’s grassroots organisations (GROs). The awards ceremony began with speeches from an award recipient and Member of Parliament Dr Mohd Maliki Osman. Afterwards, students and their parents had a chance to take a family photo with Dr Maliki.
JOO CHIAT
SIGLAP
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RC RECYCLING SCHEDULE for MARCH & APRIL 2014
The above dates and venues are accurate at press time. Please call to check.
Date March & April 2014 Time Address Organised by
BEDOK
Every 1st Sunday 2 Mar & 6 Apr 2014 1pm – 3pm Blk 33 Bedok South Ave 2 #01-345 Bedok Sunflower RC
Every 3rd Sunday 16 Mar & 20 Apr 2014 10.30am – 1pm Blk 37 Bedok South Ave 2 #01-445 Bedok Bunga Merah RC
Every last Sunday 30 Mar & 27 Apr 2014 9am – 11am Blk 10C Bedok South Ave 2 #01-562 Bedok Orchid RC
FENGSHAN
Every 1st Sunday 2 Mar & 6 Apr 2014 9am – 11am Blk 124 Bedok North Rd #01-155 Fengshan Crystal RC
Every 2nd Sunday 9 Mar & 13 Apr 2014 10am – 12pm Blk 93 Bedok North St 4 #01-1461 Fengshan Topaz RC
Every 3rd Sunday 16 Mar & 20 Apr 2014 9am – 11am Blk 104 Bedok North Ave 4 #01-2186 Fengshan Pearl RC
Every last Saturday 29 Mar & 26 Apr 2014 9am – 12pm Blk 111 Bedok North Rd #01-323/325 Fengshan Jade RC
KG CHAI CHEE
Every 2nd Saturday 8 Mar & 12 Apr 2014 11am – 1pm Blk 138 Bedok North St 2 #01-147 Kg Chai Chee Ruby RC
Every 2nd Sunday 9 Mar & 13 Apr 2014 11am – 1pm Blk 221A Bedok Central #01-70 Kg Chai Chee Linear Green RC
Every last Sunday 30 Mar & 27 Apr 2014 9.30am – 11.30am Blk 775 Bedok Reservoir View #01-335 Kg Chai Chee Longvale RC
SIGLAP
Every 3rd Saturday 15 Mar & 19 Apr 2014 10am – 1pm Blk 167 Bedok South Ave 3 #01-501 Siglap East RC
Every last Sunday 30 Mar & 27 Apr 2014 8.30am – 10am Blk 51 New Upper Changi Rd #01-1500 Bedok Ixora RC
Every last Sunday 30 Mar & 27 Apr 2014 1pm – 3pm Blk 71 Bedok South Rd #01-250 Siglap Lucky Valley RC
WHAT WHEN WHERE CONTACT PHONE
BEDOK
Culinary Demo – Fruit Craving 5 Apr 2014, 2pm – 4pm Bedok CC, Homecraft Room CC 6442 5317
Monthly Brisk Walk & Health Talk 20 Apr 2014, 7.30am – 10am Blk 33A Bedok South Ave 2 Ms Zubaidah Lah 6442 5317
Bunga Merah RC Monthly Brisk Walk 27 Apr 2014, 8am – 10am Link building between Blks 40 & 41 Bedok South Rd Ms Nur Fazlina 6442 5317
CHANGI SIMEI Mother’s Day Celebration 4 May 2014, 2pm Void Deck Multi-purpose Room at Blk 150 Simei St 1 Mr Dec Tan 6781 6058
FENGSHAN
Fengshan Mothers’ Day Celebration 4 May 2014, 5pm – 8pm Contact Fengshan CC at 6449 5136 for more details
Fengshan Children’s Sports Day 17 May 2014 Contact Fengshan CC at 6449 5136 for more details
Easter Egg Colouring Competition 26 Apr 2014, 2pm – 4pm Kg Chai Chee CC Ms Ong Wei Ling 6241 9878
Tea Party @ Rooftop (Mother’s Day Celebration)
4 May 2014 Blk 417 Bedok North Ave 2, Rooftop Ms Ong Wei Ling 6241 9878
SIGLAP
Traditional Chinese Medicine 19 Apr 2014, 7pm – 9pm Contact Siglap CC at 6449 8040 for more details
Traditional Indian Medicine 14 & 28 Apr 2014, 6pm – 9pm Contact Siglap CC at 6449 8040 for more details
JOO CHIAT Chamber Performance – “Bite Size” 25 May 2014, 3pm – 4pm Siglap South CC Ms Ho Shuyu 6241 1925
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EMERGENCY AND USEFUL NUMBERS
Please call the Town Council at 1800-444-9549 if you have any query/feedback on the following:
ESTATE MAINTENANCEConservancy and cleaning work on common property such as void decks, common corridors and car parks • Mechanical or electrical equipment such as lifts, water pumps, switch rooms and lighting • Landscaping and horticulture maintenance
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONIllegal parking of motor vehicles on common property • Illegal display of signs and banners • Illegal plucking of fruit or shrubs • Indiscriminate dumping of unwanted items • Pilferage of Town Council’s water and electricity • Vandalism of Town Council’s property
To ensure immediate attention on your feedback, contact these agencies directly for the following:
LEASES, TENANCIES, RENOVATIONS, PERMITS, SEASON PARKINGHousing Development Board (HDB) --------------------- 6490 1111 General enquiries: [email protected] Park matters: [email protected]
ESSENTIAL NUMBERS24-Hour EssentialMaintenance Service ----------------------------- 1800-275 5555HDB Branch Office Service Line ---------------- 1800-225 5432
Chairman : Mr Lim Joo Kwan, JP, BBM(L) (Bedok)Co-Chairman : Mr Jason Ong, BBM (Changi Simei)Members : Mr Larry Chua (Bedok) Mr Chandran Nantha Kumar (Changi Simei) Mr Suresh Kumar (Fengshan) Mr Wilson Chua (Fengshan) Ms Ivy Teo (Kg Chai Chee) Mr Sebastian Sim (Kg Chai Chee) Ms Lee Yee Theng (Siglap) Ms Chen Ngee Ann (Joo Chiat) Secretariat : Ms Jolene Wood and Ms Mak Cheng Cheng
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MEET THE PEOPLE SESSIONS (MPS)
Mr Lim Swee Say Minister Prime Minister’s Office MPS : Mondays at 7.30pmVenue : Blk 30 New Upper Changi Rd #01-784 Singapore 461030Tel : 6442 1955 Fax : 6442 9210 Email : [email protected]
Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin OsmanMayor, South East DistrictMinister of StateMinistry of Defence and Ministry of National Development Vice-Chairman of East Coast Town Council MPS : Mondays at 8.00pmVenue : Blk 70 Bedok South Rd #01-278 Singapore 460070Additional MPS: Every last Friday at 8.00pm (except Public Holidays)Venue : Blk 3 Changi Village Rd (facing Changi Ferry Terminal)Tel : 6241 5840 Fax : 6449 5329 Email : [email protected]
Mr Raymond Lim Siang KeatMPS : Mondays at 7.30pmVenue : Blk 119 Bedok North Rd #01-209 Singapore 460119Tel : 6442 9954Fax : 6244 1306 Email : [email protected]
Mr Lee Yi ShyanSenior Minister of State Ministry of Trade & Industry andMinistry of National Development Vice-Chairman of East Coast Town Council MPS : Mondays at 7.30pmVenue : Blk 408 Bedok North Ave 2 #01-38 Singapore 460408Tel : 6241 9935Fax : 6241 9935 Email : [email protected]
Ms Jessica Tan Soon NeoChairman of East Coast Town CouncilMPS : Mondays at 7.30pmVenue : Blk 131 Simei St 1 #01-208 Singapore 520131Tel : 6587 0680Fax : 6587 0681 Email : [email protected]
Mr Charles Chong You Fook Deputy SpeakerMPS : Mondays at 7.30pmVenue : 15 Lorong K Telok Kurau Singapore 425611Tel : 6346 0121Fax : 6348 0289Email : [email protected]
