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Para Penduduk Yang Dimuliakan

Separuh pertama 2016 dipenuhi peristiwa yang menggembirakan dan sukar dilupakan bagi komuniti kita.

Anda akan mendapati perubahan baharu dalam surat berita kita – namanya telah ditukar secara rasmi kepada “Sayang Sembawang”. Ini selaras dengan kempen komuniti, yang anda mungkin lihat di stesen-stesen MRT atau kedai kopi di GRC Sembawang sejak tahun lalu. Menjadi harapan kami agar kita semua boleh bergabung dan menyayangi kejiranan dan komuniti kita – untuk bersama-sama ‘Sayang Sembawang’. Apabila sahaja anda melihat sesuatu yang anda sayangi atau gemar mengenai Sembawang, apa kata ia dikongsi dengan kami, dengan menggunakan hashtag #sayangsembawang?

Dan bukan itu sahaja perubahan yang ada. Majlis Perbandaran Sembawang telah berpindah ke premis baharu pada 9 Mei 2016 (Halaman 3) agar dapat menyediakan khidmat yang lebih baik kepada semua penduduk. Sila beri perhatian kepada alamat baharu kami, serta butiran hubungan penting yang lain. Terdapat juga perkembangan baharu yang amat menarik yang sedang berlaku di GRC Sembawang – antara lain, adalah Laluan utara-selatan, serta stesen MRT Canberra yang baharu dan terminal bas sementara di Woodlands (Halaman 4 – 5)!

Sementara itu, isu Sayang Sembawang ini dipenuhi perayaan dan pesta. Baca lebih lanjut untuk

mengetahui butiran mengenai acara seperti perayaan Tahun Baharu Lunar (Halaman 6 - 7) dan kembalinya Chingay @ North 2016 (Halaman 8 - 9) yang dinanti-nantikan. Bersama-sama, kita turut memperingati En Lee Kuan Yew yang telah genap setahun meninggalkan kita (Halaman 10), di samping mengeratkan lagi tali persaudaraan sempena Hari Canberra 2016 (Halaman 11).

Kita mempunyai komuniti yang kukuh dan dinamik yang kian berkembang di GRC Sembawang. Justeru, marilah kita bersama-sama terus menyayangi rumah kita, sambil kita bersama-sama sayang Sembawang kita.

Dr Lim Wee Kiak, PBMPengerusi

Dear Residents

The first half of 2016 has been nothing short of eventful for our community.

You will notice that there has been a new change in the newsletter – we have officially changed our name to “Sayang Sembawang”. This is in line with the community campaign, which you may have seen at MRT stations or coffee shops in Sembawang GRC from last year. It is our hope that all of us can come together and love our neighbourhood and community – to ‘Sayang Sembawang’ together. Whenever you see something that you love about Sembawang, why not share it with us, using the hashtag #sayangsembawang?

That’s not the only change either. Sembawang Town Council has moved to new premises since 9 May 2016 (Page 3) to better serve all residents. Do take note of our new address, as well as other important contact details. There are also exciting new developments

taking place in Sembawang GRC – the North South Corridor, the new Canberra MRT station and the temporary bus interchange at Woodlands (Pages 4-5), to name a few!

Meanwhile, this issue of Sayang Sembawang is full of celebration and festivity. Read on for more details about events like the Lunar New Year celebrations (Pages 6 - 7) and the return of the highly anticipated Chingay @ North 2016 (Pages 8 - 9). Together, we also remembered Mr Lee Kuan Yew on the first anniversary of his passing (Page 10) and built deeper bonds together at Canberra Day 2016 (Page 11).

We have a strong and dynamic community growing here in Sembawang GRC. Let’s continue to sayang our home, sayang our Sembawang together.

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敬爱的居民：

2016年的上半年对我们的社区简直可说是即丰富且多姿多彩。

您会察觉到我们季刊的最新改变 — 季刊的名称已改为“Sayang Sembawang”。这是为了与我们的社区活动相符相称。自去年，您可能在三巴旺集选区的地铁站或咖啡店有见过这个标语。在任何时候与地点，每当您看到在三巴旺所喜爱的景象或事物，请使用hashtag #sayangsembawang 在社交媒体与我们分享。

这不是唯一的改变。三巴旺市镇理事会已于2016年5月9日搬迁到新的地址（第3页），以便更好地为所有居民服务。请您记下我们的新地址，以及其他重要联系方式。三巴旺集选区也将有令人兴奋的新发

展，让我们举几个例子 — 南北走廊发展规划、新的坎贝拉地铁站，及兀兰的临时巴士转换站（第4至5页）！

在这期间，这一季的Sayang Sembawang季刊是充满喜庆的。让我们阅读更多有关农历新年庆典活动（第6至7页）与万众瞩目的妆艺大游行@北部2016（第8至9页）。同时，我们也一起回忆过世一周年的国父李光耀先生（第10页），以及2016年坎贝拉日共同建立更深的联系（第11页）。

我们在三巴旺集选区，拥有着强大、充满活力和继续滋长中的社群。让我们继续携手共同爱护我们的家园，我们的三巴旺。

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TO NEWWHY SAYANG SEMBAWANG?

You may have seen the phrase “Sayang Sembawang” since last year, whether on posters at the MRT station, coffee shops or at community events, and wondered what it means.

“Sayang Sembawang” is a community campaign that was launched to encourage residents of Sembawang GRC to come together and love (sayang in Malay) our neighbourhood and

our home together. In the campaign, residents of all races and ages shared their thoughts, feelings and memories from living in Sembawang GRC – how it is a place filled with lush greenery, rich history and heritage, but most of all, an enduring kampung spirit.

Residents also shared on social media, using the hashtag #sayangsembawang, the things, places and people who make Sembawang GRC home. The name “Sayang Sembawang” has indeed been a heartwarming initiative which encouraged our residents to take ownership of and reflect on their love for our home and community.

Our newsletter name “Hearttalk” had served us well in the past years. It is our hope that as we embrace a strong Sembawang identity of kampung spirit, the name “Sayang Sembawang” will be a fitting name that truly represents the warm community we have here.

BEGINNINGS

OUR NEW OffICE

We have shifted our office premises as of 9 May 2016. Our new office address and operating hours are as follows:

Blk 504C Canberra Link #01-63, Singapore 753504

office Hours S&CC Collection Hours

Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm 8am to 4.30pm

Saturday 8am to 1pm 8am to 12.30pm

Residents can still make payment at our Collection Centre:

Woodlands Civic Centre 900 South Woodlands Drive, #02-02 Singapore 730900

our contact details remain unchanged:

Tel: 6368 3100

Fax: 6368 2271

EMSU (24 Hours): 1800 275 5555

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sbtc.org.sg

Phone App: iTown@SG

SMS/MMS: 9110 9877

facebook.com/sembawangtc


THE NORTH-SOUTH

SEMBAWANG’S NATURAL HOT SPRING

A quicker connection from the North to the city by bus? Being able to cycle directly into the heart of the city? Yes, please – all thanks to the upcoming North-South Corridor!

The North-South Expressway – originally conceived as a 21.5km expressway to connect towns in the North to the city centre – is being redesigned as North-South Corridor (NSC) to better enable cycling and walking. The NSC will be Singapore’s first

Sembawang is well known for its green landscapes and rustic qualities – which makes it fitting that the only natural hot spring

in Singapore should be found here! Located at the junction of Sembawang Road and Gambas Avenue, along Jalan Ulu Sembawang, residents usually bring their own buckets and basins to fill them with spring water from the taps, while enjoying a chat with their neighbours.

In the Committee of Supply debate held on 12 April 2016, Dr Lim Wee Kiak, MP for Canberra Division, suggested that the area around the hot springs could be developed into a national hot springs park. "Many are still not aware of the existence of a hot spring in Singapore and even if they know, many not have visited it. I hope NParks can upgrade the place to let the hot

spring flow into shallow pools for the public to enjoy in a relaxing garden environment."

Minister Ong Ye Kung, MP for Gambas Division further added that the Sembawang MPs have been working with various Government agencies, including the Ministry of National Development, to “beautify the place and put in some amenities”.

However both MPs Minister Ong and Dr Lim were in agreement with the public sentiment against the commercialisation of the spring, and urged for special efforts to be taken to help the hot springs retain its “kampung” setting, while providing for some basic amenities for residents who visit the area.

Look out for more updates on the Sembawang Hot Spring in time to come!

CORRIDORintegrated transport corridor featuring continuous bus lanes and cycling trunk routes. The dedicated bus lanes for express bus services will reduce travelling time from Woodlands, Sembawang, and Yishun to the city by up to 30 minutes and also make bus connections between residential towns along the NSC faster.

Along the surface, cyclists can look forward to cycling into the city via a dedicated cycling path – a trunk route to link the cycling network along the NSC – that will link up to Park Connector Networks and the dedicated cycling path networks within HDB towns along the entire corridor to the city centre.

Stay tuned for more updates on the North-South Corridor!

Artist impression of the North-South Corridor

Credit: Land Transport Authority

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The new temporary bus interchange

Our MPs from Sembawang GRC and MP from Marsiling-Yew Tee Mdm Halimah Yacob at the launch of the temporary interchange

NEW CANBERRA STATION IN 2019SEMBAWANG RESIDENTS GET

Great news for Sembawang residents! The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has commenced works to

construct the new Canberra MRT station along the North-South Line. Located between Sembawang and Yishun stations and along Canberra Link, Canberra station will serve commuters living in nearby estates such as Sembawang Springs, as well as upcoming residential developments in the neighbourhood.

Woodlands commuters can look forward to a newly upgraded Woodlands Regional Bus Interchange

in 2019. The 20-year-old Woodlands Regional Bus Interchange will be upgraded and linked to the upcoming Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) and existing NSL Woodlands MRT stations via an underpass.

To facilitate the upgrading, the existing interchange has been temporarily relocated, from March 12, to an adjacent site along Woodlands Square. The temporary interchange is accessible via sheltered linkways from Woodlands MRT station and Causeway Point shopping mall.

The Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange comes with a host of

innovative features – particularly those that assist people in need. Dedicated priority queue zones located next to boarding berths will give seniors, expectant mothers and people with disabilities priority in boarding buses. These priority queue zones will also be fitted with seats for these groups of commuters to rest while waiting for buses.

The elderly and those who require assistance to get around the interchange can hop on to buggies. Tactile paving on the floor also helps guide the visually impaired to locate individual zones. There will also be Braille guidance on handrails for the visually impaired to locate waiting areas and wheelchair ramps which link the interchange to the MRT station.

When the new station opens in 2019, Sembawang residents will have a direct connection to the MRT network and will no longer have to take a bus to transfer to Sembawang or Yishun MRT stations. Commuters travelling towards the city centre or Jurong East will save up to 10 minutes of travelling time.

For greater accessibility and convenience, Canberra MRT station is designed with five entrances, with one connected to the new housing estates across Canberra Link. An elevated link bridge to be built across Canberra Link will enable commuters to directly access the city-bound train platform. The new station will also have covered linkways to bus stops, pick-up and drop-off points as well as bicycle parks.

Artist impression of the new Canberra MRT Station.

The ground breaking on the Canberra MRT station was officiated by our MPs from Sembawang GRC and Dr Lee Bee Wah, MP for Nee Soon GRC.

OFFICIAL OPENING OF

WOODLANDS TEMPORARYBUS INTERCHANGE

Taking a look at some of the plans for the new station.


“A good meal is not made by the food you eat, but by the company you share the meal with.” Certainly there were good meals being shared all across Sembawang GRC by residents of Admiralty, Canberra, Gambas, Sembawang and Woodlands during the Lunar New Year dinners held in each division. The dinners were a time of warm fellowship for our residents and Grassroots Advisors to usher in the Year of the Monkey together.

At the dinners, the God of Wealth was spotted giving small gifts, symbolising fortune in the coming year. Traditional lion dance performances ushered in prosperity and good luck amid the rhythm of the drums, gongs and cymbals. In alignment with Chinese customs, Lo Hei or tossing Yusheng was the signature event in all the dinners, where everyone shared his hearty wishes for a good upcoming year for all.

Indeed, as we enter a new year, may the kampung spirit of Sembawang GRC continue to flourish and grow!

LO HEIOUR WAY

TO PROSPERITY

Posing with Lion dance troupe and other mascots.

CANBERRA

ADMIRALTY

Our young ones taking part in some calligraphy writing of good wishes for the new year!

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Making auspicious wishes for a prosperous year ahead!

GAMBAS

SEMBAWANG

WOODLANDS

Cheers to a great Lunar New Year!


Over 1,000 Canberra residents gathered at the mini park in front of Blk 320 Sembawang Close for a mass Lo Hei session, vibrant street party and healthy lifestyle carnival. With so many fun and exciting activities lined up, it was no wonder that everyone was in high spirits that night.

The mass Lo Hei session which saw 205 tables being set up to accommodate all residents was a hit with everyone present. Together, our MPs and residents tossed the traditional Yusheng with heartiest good wishes for the year ahead. While the Lo Hei was ongoing, the 11 floats from Chingay Parade 2016 waited in the street, adding a festive mood to the scene.

Crowds lined up to wave and cheer as the procession passed through Canberra. There was plenty to do that night, with fun game stalls for families to try their hand at as well as active and vibrant sports demonstrations to keep the energy levels up!

@CANBERRA

A mass Lo Hei session in Canberra!

LIGHTS Of LEGACY,BRIGHTER SINGAPORE—

CHINGAY @ NORTH 2016

At Republic Polytechnic, residents were greeted by Fu Lu Shou mascots and the God of Wealth stilt walkers distributing chocolate ‘Yuan Baos’ (ancient Chinese golden ingots). Cultural dance performances by various ethnic groups added colour and vibrancy to the celebratory ambience at the starting point.

Minister Khaw Boon Wan, Mr Amrin Amin, Dr Lim Wee Kiak, Mr Vikram Nair and Mr Ong Teng Koon each penned down New Year wishes on a sky lantern. These sky lanterns were hand-drawn by our residents, and carried some of the core values advocated by our founding Prime Minister, the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew – social cohesion, resilience as a nation, caring community, racial harmony and religious harmony, to name a few. These sky lanterns were released amid a swirl of colourful confetti, officially launching Chingay @ North 2016.

@WOODLANDS

After a five-year hiatus, Chingay returned to the North on 27 February 2016. The theme for this year’s Chingay was “Lights of Legacy, Brighter

Singapore”, signifying a future-focused, youth-centric Singapore.

The 18 km float procession started from Republic Polytechnic and passed through Woodlands, Sembawang and Yishun towns. Excited residents lined the streets and were treated to a beautiful procession of 11 floats. Among the 11 floats were the Voyage SG100 Float, Chinese New Year Float, Malay Cultural Float, Indian Cultural Float, Towards SG100 Float and Light of Legacy Float.

MPs for Sembawang GRC, Minister Khaw Boon Wan, Mr Amrin Amin, Dr Lim Wee Kiak and Mr Vikram Nair as well as MP for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, Mr Ong Teng Koon, joined residents at various points happening along the Chingay @ North 2016 route.

Our MPs from Sembawang GRC, with Mr Ong Teng Koon, MP for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, posing with God of Wealth stilt walkers!

The colourful parade of floats!

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LEARNING BEYONDTHE CLASSROOM

For many secondary schools, instilling important values like multiculturalism in students means field trips to museums or visiting cultural landmarks. Christ Church

Secondary School (CHR), however, decided to do something different.

For the past five years, CHR has been involved in the Chingay Parade, with an estimated number of 280 Secondary One students participating each year. The aim is to encourage CHR students to be more aware of Singapore’s multicultural diversity.

The idea stemmed from CHR’s former principal, Mrs Yeo Chin Nam. “The Chingay Parade is a community gift for our nation, and CHR is very proud to be part of it,” Mrs Yeo said. She hopes that through this initiative, the students will be given opportunities to learn outside of the classroom and witness how people from different races and religions come together to celebrate as one.

“Students are able to link and relate their learning in the classroom to the real world in an applicable and realistic way,” said Mdm Lee Chai Yen, Head of Department for Mother Tongue language. “The experience [of participating in Chingay] has really been eye-opening for the students.”

Participating in the Chingay parade has since become an anticipated event for all CHR Secondary One students.

This year, a total of 260 Secondary One students from CHR were part of the grand opening contingent of Chingay 2016, themed ‘Lights of Legacy; Voyage SF100 Begins’. The theme behind the performance is to celebrate and reflect the legacy of our Founding Fathers as Singapore moves forward.

Lois Sawntharajan, who took part in Chingay 2016 had nothing but praises for the event. “It’s good to focus on activities beyond school work,” the 13-year-old Christ Church student said, beaming. “I’ve really learnt and experienced a lot by taking part.”

Chingay as a platform to provide a well-rounded education for Christ Church Secondary School students.

By Woon Jiemin, Republic Polytechnic student

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“I have fostered new friendships with my

classmates as we encouraged each other to persevere

through rehearsals.”

Chingay @ North 2016 came to an end at the open field between Blk 389 Yishun Ave 6 and Yishun Street 31. A huge crowd gathered, enjoying the plentiful food stalls, game booths and performances by local artistes. The LED dragon dance performance was definitely one of the highlights of the event for Gambas residents, who were mesmerised by the bright lights and awe-inspiring moves of the performers.

Chingay @ North 2016 concluded on a nostalgic note in Gambas town as everyone joined in to sing a rousing rendition of the classic National Day Parade theme song ‘Home’. Indeed, we can look forward to a ‘Brighter Singapore’ – right here at home in the heart of Sembawang GRC.

@GAMBAS

An electrifying LED dragon dance!


REMEMBERINGMR LEE KUAN YEW

“For the young, let me tell you the sky has turned brighter. There’s a glorious rainbow that beckons those with the spirit of adventure. And there are

rich findings at the end of the rainbow. To the young and to the not-so-old, I say, look at

that horizon, follow that rainbow, go ride it.” – Lee Kuan Yew (1923-2015)

Values That Shaped Singapore

On 20 March 2016, residents from across Sembawang GRC participated in Values That Shaped Singapore. Starting from Sembawang CC, MPs from Sembawang GRC and 60 families carried handheld flags depicting integral values to Singapore, as we took an enjoyable brisk walk to Sembawang Park. A family carnival awaited residents at the end of their walk, with free ice cream and balloons being given out to all participants. Along with game booths featuring traditional games like pick-up sticks and hopscotch, there was also an exhibition on Mr Lee Kuan Yew, along with the history and new developments of Sembawang. To launch the carnival, residents and MPs from Sembawang GRC pieced together a large scale jigsaw puzzle detailing these values. It was certainly a meaningful exercise in memory of Mr Lee Kuan Yew.

Remembering Mr Lee Kuan Yew Memorial Service

The Remembering Mr Lee Kuan Yew memorial service was held at Causeway Point on 23 March 2016. Dr Teo Ho Pin, Mayor of North West District, along with MPs from Sembawang and Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC came together to present flowers in remembrance of Mr Lee Kuan Yew in a sombre and moving moment. The evening was filled with touching musical tributes by local groups and artistes like the Sembawang Wind Orchestra, Republic Rhapsody, and Ms Farisha Ishak, the Final One Champion, among others. It was a night of remembrance and reflection for all.

May we always remember to 'follow that rainbow'.

One year on, we remember. We continue to be inspired by these words from our late founding father of Singapore, Mr Lee Kuan Yew.

Not only had he left behind an irreplaceable legacy that is Singapore’s prosperity and success, he had also imparted to us the uniquely Singaporean spirit – the spirit of adventure, boldness and determination.

Along with the rest of the nation, two remembrance events were held in Sembawang GRC to commemorate a truly great man in the month of March.

Here's to the values that have shaped Singapore!

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Boundless fun and festivities awaited those who attended the Canberra Day 2016, which was held on 13 March 2016 at the mini-park near Blk 320 Sembawang Close. MPs for Sembawang

GRC, Minister Khaw Boon Wan, Minister Ong Ye Kung, Mr Amrin Amin, Dr Lim Wee Kiak and Mr Vikram Nair launched the event to the cheers of the crowd.

For the children, an exciting game of laser tag beckoned. Youngsters were spotted concealing themselves deftly behind obstacles, while dodging and aiming their laser guns at the ‘enemy’! Much to the delight of the children and residents, our MPs also took part in the 3G Laser Tag game, showing off their skills and teamwork in an exciting game. Everyone exited the ‘battlefield’ in high spirits, having built closer ties of friendship through the activity.

fUN fOR EVERYONE!CANBERRA DAY 2016

The elderly were also well taken care of at Canberra Day. As age catches up, common eye disorders such as cataracts start to surface. The situation can be easily averted by regular checks. The seniors got to know more about protecting their eyes in the Eye Health Talk, followed by a complimentary health and eye screening. A clean bill of health was surely the greatest takeaway for our senior residents.

Families were also encouraged to dress up as superheroes of their choice to take part in the Best Dressed Family Contest. It was surely a ‘super’ day with the likes of Batman, Captain America and Superman walking around the carnival. What’s more, there was also a wide range of fringe activities, exciting performances and lucky draws for the residents who attended. It was truly a memorable day for all!

Games for all and complimentary eye screening for our elderly.

All geared up for action!


KEEPINGSEMBAWANG

CLEAN

On 8 May, ‘Operation WE Clean Up!’ – a nationwide cleaning initiative was launched. Partnering with the Public Hygiene Council, litter picking exercises

were conducted across Sembawang GRC. Armed with tongs, grabbers and garbage bags, residents experienced first-hand the impact of inconsiderate littering behaviour and the difficulties faced by cleaners.

At Woodlands, MP Mr Amrin Amin joined enthusiastic residents at Admiral Garden, near Woodlands Ring Road. Siblings helped one another to pick up litter, demonstrating teamwork within the family. Mr Amrin Amin later went to Fushan Garden along Woodlands Street 81. Together with residents, he scouted every nook and cranny for rubbish. In line with a social media campaign on our GRC Facebook page, Kampung Sembawang, gift vouchers were presented to all cleaners as a token of appreciation.

Everyone pitching in for a cleaner Woodlands!

Working together to clean up our neighbourhood.

Over at Admiralty, MP Mr Vikram Nair and his team of residents covered Blks 688A to 690F. Combing through the area, they separated the litter into rubbish and recyclables, as practised in other constituencies. The kampung spirit is clearly vibrant here. Residents made a concerted effort in making this place they call home a clean and conducive place to live in. They also took a leaf from the books of other countries, learning from a video clip during the buffet lunch, on how other countries keep their environment clean.

Mr Vikram Nair, MP for Admiralty division, presenting a hamper to Mr Jahidul Islam, for his outstanding work performance!

Thank you to our cleaners from Woodlands!

@WOODLANDS

@ADMIRALTY

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MP Dr Lim Wee Kiak kick started ‘Operation WE Clean Up!’ by covering Blks 356 to 360. Eagerly putting on gloves, residents and Dr Lim got to work quickly, picking up litter along the way. This was concluded with a mini buffet, and presenting of awards to cleaners. On the same day – which happened also to be Mother’s Day – Dr Lim also celebrated with all mothers in Canberra.

On 22 May at Nee Soon East Park, Minister Ong Ye Kung and Gambas residents worked hand in hand for a cleaner and greener environment. Using tongs and garbage bags, everyone made short work of the litter-picking with gusto. Minister Ong also thanked the cleaners for keeping the environment clean on a daily basis. The exercise ended on a high note with Minister Ong presenting tokens of appreciation to cleaners.

Appreciating our Canberra cleaners

Picking litter together in Gambas!

Cheers to another successful Operation

WE Clean Up @ Sembawang!

Minister Khaw Boon Wan, MP for Sembawang division, presenting a cleaner with a gift voucher of thanks.

Minister Khaw Boon Wan started the event by honoring cleaners in Sembawang division. Each cleaner walked away with a gift voucher with an appreciative comment from our residents. Litter picking commenced after. Equipped with tongs and garbage bags, residents hunted for litter at the common area of Blks 769 and 770 Woodlands Drive 60. Drains, pavements and grass patches were searched thoroughly during the litter picking. Everyone did their part for a cleaner Sembawang.

“THiS moRning’S liTTeR piCKing pReSenTS a valuable oppoRTuniTY

foR Self-RefleCTion. bY enCouRaging THeiR KidS To join THe evenT, paRenTS

Can alSo CulTivaTe in THem good HabiTS of noT liTTeRing.”

- allen wong, 54, ReSidenT of Sembawang diviSion

@SEMBAWANG

@CANBERRA

@GAMBAS


SAYANG OUR HOMESAYANG SEMBAWANG,

RaiSing awaReneSS abouT impoRTanT enviRonmenTal iSSueS @ THe CanbeRRa ConSTiTuenCY enviRonmenTal daY

Students from Sembawang Secondary School explaining a proposal on how to create a better living environment to MP for Canberra division, Dr Lim Wee Kiak.

Dr Lim Wee Kiak speaking with residents at a house visit.

Working together to make our home a better place!

Feeding pigeons is an offence that carries a fine up to $500

Everyone can do their part to create a better living environment for all.

Take a look below on why we should not feed the pigeons:

It’s our home and everyone has a part to play! Sayang Sembawang, Sayang our Home.

That was the prevailing spirit at the Canberra Constituency Comprehensive Environmental Event held on Sunday, 17 April 2016 at the Link House, Blk 403A Admiralty Link, in conjunction with NEA and AVA.

Students from Sembawang Secondary School also took part in the event, going from house-to-house to publicise various important environmental issues such as dengue prevention, not feeding the pigeons, high-rise littering, and how to create a better living environment for our community. Dr Lim Wee Kiak, PBM, MP for Canberra division also joined in the house-to-house visits, inviting residents to provide their valuable comments and suggestions on environmental issues.

Simultaneously at the link house, the Canberra 91st Recycling Exchange Drive was taking place in full swing. These recycling exchange events have been organised by the Canberra CCC Environment Committee since January 2008 and have provided a useful platform for residents to recycle their unwanted goods for the good of the environment.

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(B) 1 TO 3 MONTHS Of SERVICE & CONSERVANCY CHARGES (S&CC) REBATE

3 MonTHS

for 1/2 Rm flat

for 3/4 Rm flat

for 5 Rm flat

for Exec/

Multi-Gen

2 MonTHS 1.5 MonTHS 1 MonTH

(A) MORE CASH TO HELP WITH LIVING ExPENSESThose receiving GST voucher-cash will get extra cash for 2016!

1. fOR HOUSEHOLDS:

BUDGET 2016...

Lives In: All HDB flats Eligible Private Property

GSTV – Cash* $300 $150

Extra Cash Payment $200 $100

Total Cash Received $500 $250

nEW!

*Assessable Income for YA 2015 ≤ $26,000

2. fOR SENIORS:SILVER SUPPORT: CASH TO HELP LOWER INCOME SENIORS

A couple who both qualify will therefore

get $600 – $1500 every three months

In the first payment in July, they will get double this sum to cover both April-June and July-Sept.

3 out of every 10 Singaporeans aged 65 and above

will receive $300 – $750 every three months

NO NEED TO APPLYauTomaTiC

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Finance Minister Mr Heng Swee Keat delivered the Budget 2016 speech in Parliament on March 24, 2016. Here are some of the important features of this year’s Budget that may apply to you!

WORKfORCE: MORE CASH & MORE CPf fOR LOW WAGE WORKERS

Eg., a 55 year-old worker, earning

$1,200A MONTH

Yearly WIS Payout

$2,450

$980CASH

$1,470CPF

Yearly WIS Payout

$2,900

$1,160CASH

$1,740CPF

From 1 Jan 2017

3. fOR WORKING ADULTS:

for more information, please visit http://www.singaporebudget.gov.sg


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ADMIRALTY pleaSe ConTaCT THe CC aT 6891 3430 foR moRe infoRmaTion

16 Jul 2016 ACE The Place CC IAEC Temple Tour & Lunch 8am to 2pm TBC

6 Aug 2016 Admiralty National Day Dinner 2016 7pm to 10pm Admiralty Sports Park beside ACE The Place CC

6 Aug 2016 Admiralty National Day Observance Ceremony 2016 7am to 11am Admiralty Sports Park beside

ACE The Place CC

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26 Jun 2016 Health Talk – Ear Talk 11am to 12pm Canberra CC Theatrette

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7 Aug 2016 Canberra National Day Observance Ceremony 7am to 11am Open Area in front of

Blk 320 Sembawang Close

GAMBAS pleaSe ConTaCT THe CC aT 6684 1827 foR moRe infoRmaTion

16 Jul 2016 Jom! Beraya @ Yishun Link 7.30pm – 10pm N4 Courtyard at Blk 414 Yishun Ring Road

24 Jul 2016 Gambas Community Sports Day 8am – 11am TBC

24 Jul 2016 Gempak “D” Aidilfitri 7pm – 9pm Hardcourt beside Sun Plaza

7 Aug 2016 Gambas National Day Carnival 6.30pm – 9.30pm Hardcourt besides Sun Plaza

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10 Jul 2016 PAssion Arts @ Sembawang – Racial Harmony & Fly Our Flag 9am – 11.30am Please call Sembawang CC

for more information

6 Aug 2016 Sembawang 51st National Day Celebration 7.30pm - 10pm Sembawang CC

13 Aug 2016 Sembawang Residents' 51st National Day Observance Ceremony 7.30pm - 9pm

Open Field at the junction of Woodlands Avenue 6 and

Woodlands Drive 60 (Opposite Block 770 Woodlands Drive 60 )

WOODLANDS pleaSe ConTaCT THe CC aT 6368 9938 foR moRe infoRmaTion

16 Jul 2016 Gema Syawal 2016 1pm to 5pm Woodlands CC

23 Jul 2016 Woodlands Community Sports Day 8am to 1pm Woodlands Galaxy CC

9 Aug 2016 National Day Live Screening 5pm to 9pm Woodlands CC

13 Aug 2016 National Day Dinner 6pm to 10pm Open field beside North Woodlands Way

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YOUR ANSWERS:The theme for this year's Chingay was "lights of legacy, brighter Singapore", signifying a

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