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Issue No. 81 • July - September 2008 • MICA(P)235/01/2008
TOWN COUNCIL NEWS
Pg 8 & 9
Bishan ActivePg 4
Is Your Home ADumping Ground?
Bishan Active is Open…
Pg 11
Doctors-on-Wheels
3
Safety Tips
1. Keep away and don’t attempt to trespass any safety barricades, chainlink fencing areas.
2. Look out for any falling objects.
3. Keep away from all machinery and hacking works.
4. Walk under the void decks, walkway or shoring provided, avoid walking at open space.
5. Avoid hanging clothes outside when painting works are carried out outside the unit.
6. Close all windows when hacking and hoisting works are carried out.
7. Avoid standing or sticking out your head outside windows or along the corridors.
Estate Improvement
Cyclical Works Coming Your Wayy g y
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Covered Linkways
Division Blocks
Bishan-Toa Payoh North Blks 250-252 Bishan St 12 Blks 242 Bishan St 23
Toa Payoh Central Blks 96 - 98 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh Blk 172A - 173 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh Blk 147 - 148 Lorong 1/2 Toa Payoh Blk 149 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh
Toa Payoh East Blk 260 - 257 Kim Keat Avenue
Pavilion
Division Blocks
Bishan-Toa Payoh North Neighbourhood Park near Blk 278 Bishan St 22 Pavilion cum Bird Pergola at Bilk 284 Bishan St 22
Drop-off Points
Division Blocks
Toa Payoh Central Blk 171/172 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh Toa Payoh East Blk 36 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh
Leisure Facilities
Division Blocks
Bishan-Toa Payoh North Blk 243 Bishan St 23
Bishan St 13 Precinct Lift Upgrading ProgrammePolling From 6 - 9 Sep 08
RESULTS:
Block 168 – 98.11% in favourBlock 169 – 100.00% in favourBlock 170 – 92.98% in favourBlock 171 – 93.62% in favourBlock 172 – 95.45% in favourBlock 174 – 100.00% in favour
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Bishan Bishan Toa Payoh Toa Payoh Thomson Total East North Central East
March 08 436 1,015 669 651 538 3,309
April 08 342 670 591 792 634 3,029
May 08 411 815 781 180 358 2,545
June 08 369 680 743 255 452 2,499
July 08 338 670 723 379 320 2,430
Aug 08 330 650 541 280 343 2,144
Homefront
Imagine the smell… the gathering
of mosquitoes… cockroaches…fl ies…
rats…at your doorstep.
For a clean and safe home, individual
attitudes must change. An action done
repeatedly becomes a habit.
We are indeed becoming a throw away
society. The amount of discarded
receptacles collected from bushes and
landscaped areas outside your home is
staggering.
Drink cans, plastic bags, plastic bottles
and the like are some of the numerous
items picked up by our conservancy
workers. They are possible breeding
grounds for mosquitoes whenever it
rains. Thus, those people that contin-
ue to litter are exposing the residents
to danger. The threat of dengue fever
from the Aedes mosquito.
So, the next time you have to throw
away that empty drink can, make sure
it goes into the waste bin.
This table represents the number of discarded receptacles collected under landscaped sites/ bushes in each month.
Is Your Home A Dumping Ground?
s/
Rubbish found within the bushes encourages mosquito breeding.
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Homefront
When the plight of Mr Maheswaran
Baskaralingam reached MP Josephine
Teo’s ears, she activated her grassroots
organisation. They were able to raise
some funds and presented to the fam-
ily during their visit.
Mr Baskaralingam had to quit his job
to look after his wife and son, both
unable to walk, as a result of an acci-
dent. This has caused a strain on the
family’s fi nancial resources.
His family is touched by the concern
shown by Mrs Teo and her members,
and appreciates their help.
More Than A Helping Hand
Children Playground at Blk 120 Lorong 2
Toa Payoh
ESTATE IMPROVEMENTSIMPROVEMENTSStreet Soccer Court
at Bishan North Neighbourhood Park
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They have been cleaning your estate for more than fi ve years, and are still
at it. Many of us may not have noticed them, but they are there to make
your home a clean and pleasant place.
In recognition of their commitment and contributions, Bishan-Toa Payoh
Town Council has awarded them its fi rst Long Service Award for Conser-
vancy Workers that have worked at least fi ve years in the GRC.
Meet your “Unsung Heroes”:
Proud of their work
Homefront
Lim Geok Eng
Muhamad Bin HJ Talib
Mohamed Kasmuthi Bin Hussain
Ang Ah Muay
Rizal Bin Sawasi
Chan Yeo Kwee
Abdul Razal B Abu
Fong Kui
Lim Chin Huat
Ong Joo Khoon
Ponnusamy Elanchiyam
Sidik Bin Ahmad
Suhaimi Bin Hussain
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Common causes of nose bleeds* Blowing, picking or rubbing the nose and sneezing
too frequently. Injury to the nose eg. a hard knock.
* Breathing very dry air.
* Nasal or sinus infection that make the nasal mucous
membrane more fragile.
* Dilated blood vessels (eg. in alcoholics) in the nose,
which is more prone to bleeding.
* Certain drugs (eg. anticoagulants, aspirin) which
make cause spontaneous bleeding.
What you can do* Sit down and lean forward.
* Pinch the lower part of the nostrils just below the
bony part for 10 minutes while breathing through
the mouth.
* Release the nostrils slowly. If the bleeding continues,
repeat the procedure.
* After the bleeding has stopped, do not touch or
blow the nose for about four hours.
* Do not pack the affected nostril with gauze or
cotton.
* Go to the A&E Department of the nearest hospital
if the nose bleed cannot be stopped after
20 minutes.
* Consult a doctor if the nose bleed recurs frequently,
especially if you have symptoms such as ear block
or small swellings at the neck.
Nose Bleed
National Healthcare Group PolyclinicsAdding years of Healthy Life to the people of Singapore
What is a nose bleed?
The nose has a hard, bony part and a soft part. A nose
bleed occurs when one or more of the delicate blood
vessels at the outer end of the soft part ruptures.
Health Matters
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Feature
Bishan Active is Open… for all the sports enthusiasts looking for the adrenaline and endorphine rush within you. This one-stop sports venue is the perfect place for families and friends to bond actively.
On 24 August 2008, the sports hub was fi lled with energetic people in a carnival atmosphere. There was a Beach Volleyball tournament, Walk-A-Jog, Children’s Telematch, A Mile Run and Basketball Match all happening at the same time, same venue!
Mayor Zainudin Nordin offi cially opened Bishan Active, and he was joined by his GRC Members of Parlia-ment as they unveiled the Bishan Active banner and kicked a football each, onto the fi eld!
For more enquiries on the use of facilities at Bishan Active, you may contact Bishan-Toa Payoh North CC at 6451 5955 from Mondays to Fridays, 2pm to 10pm. Now, there are more reasons to get ACTIVE at the new Sports Hub for a healthy lifestyle.
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Time to unveil the banner!
Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC MPs getting ready for the kick-off.
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Meeting theResidents
Energiser!Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC MPs energised the crowd at Bishan East Market and
Food outlets. They dropped in on a Sunday morning to say ‘hi’ to the residents.
Mr Wong Kan Seng is happy to meet the residents.
Dr Ng Eng Hen is all ears to them.
Mr Zainudin Nordin was getting to know the residents better.
Mrs Josephine Teo mingling with a young resident.
Mr Hri Kumar Nair engaging in an interesting topic.
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Around Town
What do you do when aged needy folks need medical care but fi nd it diffi cult
to go to the nearest polyclinic? Well, Toa Payoh East Citizens Consultative Com-
mittee (CCC) has come out with a novel solution – by bringing medical care to
their door steps.
In partnership with the Singapore Anti Tuberculosis Association (SATA), the CCC
launched the Doctors-on-Wheels (DOW) initiative in November 2007. Using a
bus that has been converted into a mobile clinic, the programme has been
very successful and has blessed more than 160 residents so far.
Subsidised by SATA, residents on public assistance (PA) get free basic consulta-
tion and medication while hardship cases are charged a nominal fee of $16,
inclusive of medicine. Depending on means tests, further subsidy of up to 70%
may be given.
Fortnightly visits
Every fortnight, a medical team led by Dr Tan Sai
Tiang, Medical Director of SATA, would visit
needy blocks to attend to the patients.
“Our aim is to cater to people who are not so
mobile enough to go to the polyclinic. The
polyclinic may be just a road or two away but
it could be a road or two too far for those who
cannot move around properly,” said Dr Tan. “We are not duplicating the services
of the polyclinic but rather to bring medical services to those who fi nd it diffi cult
to get there.”
The DOW initiative adopts a holistic approach when meeting the needs of the
residents.
“We do not look at just their medical conditions, but also assist in other areas
where possible,” said Dr Tan.
SATA acts as a bridge to
connect needy residents to
other volunteer welfare
organisations(VWOs) and
grassroots organisations
(GROs).
Have wheels will heal
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Clear visionAmong the benefi ciaries of DOW are
Mr Tan Ah Kow and Mdm Lim Fang
Luan. Mr Tan had cataract condition
on both eyes and through the DOW
program-me, was referred to Singa-
pore National Eye Centre for surgery.
He successfully underwent surgery on
one eye in May and the other in July.
“The programme benefi tted me a lot.
I can see very clearly now after the sur-
gery,” said the 82-year-old resident.
Already blinded in one eye, Mdm Lim,
78, was found to have severe glaucoma
in the other. “The DOW referred me to
Tan Tock Seng Hospital and I had my
eye surgery done in May,” she said.
Active ageingMrs Josephine Teo, Member of Par-
liament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC,
wants to encourage active ageing in
our community and believes that hav-
ing good health is the start of it.
“We know some residents worry
about transport and medical fees, so
unless they feel very bad, they don’t
even seek a medical opinion for their
discomfort. This is not good as small
problems that are left unchecked can
snowball. By partnering with SATA to
bring affordable medical services to
their door step, we enable more elder-
ly residents to live healthy lives and to
pursue activities they enjoy,” she said.
Clear vision
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to Toa Payoh East Division on 5th October 2008
Dialogue Session with Minister will be held thereafter at
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5th October 2008 at 12 Noon
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Awards
NATIONAL DAY
2008 AWARDS RECIPIENTS
BBM Award
Mr Chow Tak Neo, PBMChairmanToa Payoh West CCMC
Town Council Members
PBM Award
Mr Chia Pen ChuenVice-ChairmanBishan East Zone 2 RC
Mr Lim Tau Jeow, Lawrence4th Vice-ChairmanToa Payoh Central CCC
Mr Soh Chee Ling, BennyChairmanToa Payoh East Zone 2 RC
GRC Community Leaders
BBM Award
PBM Award
Mr Ong Teng Dit, PBMChairmanToa Payoh East CSC
Mr Teo Keng KoonChairmanBishan East CSC
Mr Wee Chow WeiVice-ChairmanThomson CDEC
Mdm Choo Ah Moey, Angela ChairpersonBishan North CC WEC
Mr Ho Soo HwaChairmanToa Payoh Central Zone 4 RC
Mr Teo Lai Hock, DaveChairmanBishan North CCMC
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Fun TimeFun TimeFun Time
Entry Rules1. Only HDB residents of Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC are eligible to participate and all entries must be made on the offi cial entry form.
2. Each household is allowed to send in only one entry.
3. Councillors and employees of Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council and their immediate families are not allowed to participate.
4. The judges' decision is fi nal and no correspondence will be entertained.
5. Prizes will be awarded to the fi rst 20 all correct entries drawn and winners will be notifi ed by post.
6. Answers will be published in the next issue of Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council News.
Please send your entries on the back of an envelope to reach us before 10th October 2008. Address the envelope to: The Editor, The Quiz Corner (Quiz No. 70), BTPTC News Blk 125A, #01-134, Lorong 2 Toa Payoh, Singapore 311125.
What vehicle does Doctor-on-Wheels operate in?
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Winners for Quiz #68
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1 Ms Christina Hoo
2 Mdm Lee Yok Liu
3 Ms Koh Chui Ngoh
4 Ms Jenett Wee
5 Ms Christina Chua Siew Kim
6 Ms Lim Shu Yi Stella
7 Mr Wong Chew Kong
8 Mr Lee Eng Seng
9 Mr Balliah Tamilchelvam
10 Ms Eng Loo Lee
11 Mr Liu Sy Yee
12 Ms Lai Nam Long
13 Mr Lo Hup Soon
14 Ms Kwek Lay Choo
15 Mdm Rozita Binte Jumain
16 Mr Zhang LiYang
17 Mr Lim Hock Chuan
18 Ms Chua Mui Huay Mary
No NAME
19 Mr Mohd Isa Bin Slamat
20 Ms Cheong Sok Mun Angeline
21 Ms Wong Shu Lee
22 Ms Lee Chooi Kuan
23 Ms Jenny Sng Geok Eng
24 Mr Jasper Goh Han Ming
25 Ms Haw Lay Ha
26 Mr Lam Wah Chai
27 Ms Koh Lay Chin
28 Ms Gan Yah Ing
29 Mr Sim Keng Hee
30 Ms Tan Siam Hong
31 Ms Sarujeeni d/o K G.Nathan
32 Mdm Annie Layar
33 Ms Ar. Chellam
34 Ms Vinitha Veronica Bala
35 Mr K. Joshua
36 Ms Tan Mui Choo
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37 Mdm S Lalitha
38 Mr Foo Tee Koon
39 Ms Yong Yan Chin
40 Mr Aw Siew Chiong
41 Ms Lily Dharma
42 Mr Ang Hong Heng
43 Ms Karen Wee Keok Eng
44 Ms Lee Siet Chin Janet
45 Ms Koh Siew Mei
46 Ms Teo Hui Huang
47 Ms Divya Selvaraj
48 Mr Tay Jing Yong
49 Mr Shahrizan Farizal
50 Ms Celine Teo Lay Hoon
The MPs of Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC and The MPs of Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC and Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council wish all Muslim Residents Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council wish all Muslim Residents
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Anggota Anggota Parlimen bagi Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC Anggota Anggota Parlimen bagi Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC dan Majlis Bandaran Bishan-Toa Payoh mengucapkan dan Majlis Bandaran Bishan-Toa Payoh mengucapkan
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri.Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
The MPs of Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC and Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council wish all Hindu Residents
Happy Deepavali