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MICA(P) No. 227/05/2008

a publication of Braddell Heights Citizens’ Consultative Committeewww.braddellheights.org.sg news

Inside this Issue>>>

JUL 2010

FEATUREBeautiful is the word

“family”…

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WORLD CUP

FEVERand other events

and activities

participated by

residents

FUN ZONEGames awaiting for

your participation

with prizes to be

won

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Dear Residents,

How time flies as the first half of the year runs pass us.

What a turnaround it has been the last 12 months. A year ago, it was quite gloomy as the world was going through a severe economic crisis. While a number of countries are still not out of the woods, Singapore has staged a strong recovery and we are now looking at our economy growing by 7-9% this year.

In our constituency, I am pleased that more precincts have been selected for Lift Upgrading and Neighbourhood Renewal Programme projects. The strong mandates from residents show that they fully appreciate the benefits that come with such projects. Many of you have also shared with me the great transportation facilities [MRT, Circle Line and Bus Interchange] in the estate. Many are also looking forward to the completion of the mega shopping mall, expected by the end of the year. Like many of you, I am also looking forward to the latest library

branch that our National Library Board will set up in the mall. This is something many residents had asked for, and I am glad I was able to play a small role in making this wish come true.

With all these developments, little wonder that many residents also tell me that they have been receiving many calls from property agents. Our estate is no doubt considered ‘hot’ and a choice location.

Of late, I have also been thinking about what holds our country, our community together. To me, it must be the strong personal ties between people. In particular, the family must be the bulwark of society, and when the family fails, the community helps, and when the community fails, the state comes in. As a matter of principle, I prefer a light touch from the state. This is why, even as I am lobbying the government for a change in the laws that govern the maintenance of parents, I am keen on allowing a larger and first role for the family and the community.

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Braddell Heights

This is why our grassroots organisations play an important role in promoting and strengthening community bonds. This is why I have been involved in several pro family committees such as this year’ National Family Celebrations Organising Committee (in fact, I have been involved in it for the last 5 years). As we reflect on this, we must always remember that having a strong, close and resilient family is one of the best investments anyone can make. And as we look beyond our immediate family, our friends, neighbours and fellow residents are part of our extended family so when they do need some assistance, let us extend a helping hand to each other.

Together, let us continue to make Braddell Heights a great place and home for our family.

Best wishes,

Seah Kian PengMP for Marine Parade GRC andAdviser to Marine Parade GRC GROs

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Message from Mr Seah Kian Peng

Penduduk yang dihormati,

Begitu cepat sekali separuh tahun pertama meninggalkan kita.

Duabelas bulan telah berlalu di mana kita lalui satu putaran masa dan keadaan. Tahun lalu dunia mengalami kegawatan krisis kewangan yang parah. Beberapa negara hingga kini masih belum terlepas daripada cengkamannya. Bagi Singapura pula, kita telah melalui pemulihan kukuh dan menjangkakan kadar pemulihan 7-9 peratusan tahun ini.

Saya berasa berbesar hati kerana banyak kawasan sekitar yang mengundi memilih projek-projek Peningkatan Lif dan Program Pembaharuan Kejiranan .Mandat yang kukuh daripada penduduk menunjukkan bahawa ramai daripada anda bersetuju projek2 ini bermanfaat. Ramai diantara anda berkongsi tentang kemudahan pengangkutan yang gah (MRT, Laluan Circle dan Pusat pertukaran Bas) di estet masing-masing. Ramai yang tidak sabar menantikan pembinaan pusat membeli-belah megamall, yang dijangkakan selesai pada akhir tahun. Seperti anda semua, saya juga sangat menanti-nantikan pembukaan cawangan perpustakaan Badan Perpustakaan Negara di dalam Mall tersebut. Kemudahan-kemudahan ini ialah permintaan yang ramai penduduk harapkan, dan saya gembira telah dapat dengan tidak secara langsung menjadikannya suatu kenyataan.

Dengan banyaknya pembangunan tidak hairanlah kalau ramai penduduk

memberitahu saya mereka menerima banyak panggilan telefon daripada agen-agen perumahan. Tidak syak lagi estet kita boleh dianggap mempunyai permintaan hangat dan lokasi terpilih.

Akhir-akhir ini saya sering memikirkan apa yang mendukung kerukunan Negara dan masyarakat kita. Bagi saya hubungan peribadi yang kukuh di antara kita, terutama sekali kekeluargaan adalah tunggak masyarakat. Apabila institusi keluarga gagal, masyarakat akan menolong dan apabila masyarakat gagal, pemerintah pula akan menghulurkan bantuan. Sebagai prinsip, saya lebih memilih sentuhan halus daripada pemerintah. Itu sebabnya walaupun dalam usaha saya melobi pemerintah untuk menggubal akta penyenggaraan orangtua, saya lebih cenderung untuk memberi lebih banyak peranan utama kepada keluarga dan masyarakat.

Oleh kerana inilah, pertubuhan-pertubuhan akar umbi kita amat penting

memainkan peranan memperkasa jalinan kemasyarakatan. Oleh sebab ini jugalah saya banyak terlibat di dalam jawatankuasa pro-keluarga seperti Jawatankuasa Penganjuran Perayaan Keluarga Kebangsaan ( NFCOC, yang saya telah ceburi sejak 5 tahun lalu). Jika kita merenung kembali, kita akan dapati antara pelaburan yang terbaik bagi seseorang adalah hubungan ikatan kekeluargaannya. Apabila kita menjangkau lewati hubungan keluarga terdekat, sahabat, jiran-tetangga dan penduduk di kejiranan kita semuanya membentuk sebahagian daripada anggota keluarga berangkai kita. Sekian, salam hormat dan semuga sejahtera selalu.

Bersama, marilah kita terus berganding-bahu menjadikan Braddell Height sebuah tempat yang sangat digemari dan tempat tinggal untuk sanak keluarga.

Dengan hormat dan salam sejahtera


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New Developments… in Braddell Heights

Repairs and redecoration for Blk 330 to Blk 335

Serangoon Ave 3

Upgrading completed: Serangoon Ave 3 : Blk 231 to Blk 236

High linkway at Blk 421 to Blk 423

Serangoon Central


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ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY


Tuan Bai 2010 cum River Hong Bao Dinner19 Feb 10

New Year Celebration… let’s cheers!!!

SCEC 23rd Anniversary cum

Luar New Year Dinner 07 Mar 10

Istana Garden Party 27 Feb 10


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It has been almost 20 years since I was involved in the grassroots organisation. I must say that I have enjoyed every moment being part of this committee. It all started when I relocated to Serangoon Central with my family in 1988. Serangoon Central was a new estate and I was keen to know the neighbours around me. I came upon a flyer requesting for volunteers for the RC Committee. I saw this as an opportunity to work on my passion in serving this community.

Over the years, the number of members grew as well as the number of events. Residents’ participation is important to our events. Hence, on a regular monthly basis, we conducted house visits around the neighbouring blocks. This approach has allowed us to keep in touch with the residents as well as updating them with our activities. Through them, we are able to gather feedbacks and suggestions to give us better ideas on how to meet their needs.

As our committee members’ average age is above fifty, we urge the younger residents to come forward to join us in serving the community.

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of my members to thank the residents for their continued support and participation.

Albert FongChairman, RC Zone C

I started my community services in the Braddell Heights Zone A Residents’ Committee (RC) since 1990.

About 20 years ago i.e. 1990, I was approached by an elderly Malay resident from a low-income family who tried to seek financial help at a grassroots event. I brought her to see Mr. Goh Choon Kang, who was the Member of Parliament then, and helped to explain her problems. With Mr. Goh’s encouragement and my own interests in helping the needy people, I then joined the Zone A RC. Since then, I have been actively involved in grassroots activities at both the RC and Constituency levels.

In 2003, when the Community Club was looking for a Malay leader to lead the newly formed MAEC, then Community Club Management Committee (CCMC) Chairman, Mr. Gan Teng Geow, BBM, approached and encouraged me to take up the post. MAEC has since then, been very active in organising activities and courses for residents such as family outings, motivation talks, festive celebration - Hari Raya Celebration, Ramadan events, etc.

MAEC has expanded its scope and formed various interest groups to further introduce inter-ethnic activities to residents such as Malay traditional dancing, Hip Hop dancing, Kampong Games, Health Talk, etc. One of our priorities is to organise more inter-ethnic activities to attract non-Malay residents. I invite all residents to support our activities and be part of this big family.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my family, all Braddell Heights Grassroots Leaders, residents and friends who have given strong support and cooperation all these years to me and the MAEC Committee.

Grassroots Leaders’CORNER

• Malay Activity Executive Committee (MAEC) MESRA is the coordinating body for Malay Activity Executive Committees (MAECs) that are set up at Community Clubs.

The functions of MAEC are to:

• Engage the community through a wide range of outreach programmes and activities;• Identify and recruit suitable Malay grassroots leaders; and• Facilitate collaborations with other GROs in the larger community.[reference: http://www.pa.gov.sg/our-network/grassroots-organisations.html]

Tell Us More…

I hope you receive this issue in good health and happiness. In this July issue, we bring to you interesting stories and activities on family. The family will always be a priority in our life and it is where we begin our journey in life and

Editorial Note towards success. Also, as we approach our national birthday in August, it is also good to rekindle our thoughts on the past achievements that have been brought upon us and be grateful to all the blessings that come along. I and my team would like to thank all readers for the continuous support and hope

Advisers

Seah Kian Peng

Ng Cher Yan, PBM

Vice-Chairman

Lee Song Tioh, Bob

Members

Foong Foo Kheong

Rosli Bin Osman, PBM

Murugayan s/o Kalimuthu

Chong Leong Shen, PBM

Johnny Tee

Braddell Heights News is available free to all residents of Braddell Heights Constituency. Feedbacks and suggestions from residents are most

welcomed. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the view of Braddell Heights CCC. Please email your correspondence with your

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Tan Ee Ling

that this issue would serve as another interesting read for all.

Arzami SalimChairmanBraddell Heights Newsletter Committee

Rosli Bin Osman,PBMChairman, MAEC




The World Cup fervour has engulfed the entire

Singapore. The football fever is running high

in our estate with our CC being featured in

the Straits Times. There is something special

and hot at our CC that is driving our residents

in droves. The top draw among our residents

is not the library or the karaoke lounge. It is

the screening of the world cup matches! Both

young and the old lure alike are flocking to

our CC to watch the matches screened free of

charge on the huge projector screen and the

three 40-inch LCD televisions. The fantastic

atmosphere and the great company at the CC

lures even some of our residents who have

never set their foot in the CC. Furthermore,

saving costs is not the only benefit our

residents enjoy. They are also making new

friends and forging stronger ties with their

fellow residents. Thus, the World Cup has

created another opportunity for our residents

to bond together as a community.

Thasneem

The World Cup Fever

IndianPuthandu Cultural ShowIAEC Indian New Year Celebration 02 May 10

IAEC: Residents appreciating the colourful artwork

IAEC: Mr Seah lighting up for the festival


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ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY - CC’S ACTIVITIES

SCEC: Karaoke Competition 08 May 10

IRCC: Retreat 2010 @ The National Library 29 May 10

Braddell Heights CCC Bursary Awards Presentation Ceremony 17 Apr 10

IRCC: Sharing religious

understanding among volunteers




… Within the CommunityRun Round Singapore 27 Mar 10

The 218km relay run flagged off by Mr Seah, was organised by

NTU to celebrate NTU’s 55th Anniversary.

St Gabriel’s Secondary School Speech Day 2010 17 Apr 10

National Secondary Schools Translation 2010 @ Nanyang JC 17 Apr 10


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Taking the Pledge…New Citizenship Ceremony 09 Jan 10

FLC: Lunar New Year Cooking Demo 24 Jan 10



FLC: Families get together for a sand castle day at Castle of Friends 10.04.10

FEATURE

FLC: A happy family at Baby

Singpaore 2010 @ Braddell Heights

18.04.10

Beautiful is the word ‘Beautiful is the word ‘family’. Unique is

the bonding of family members. To every

man, family is a treasure-something to be

cherished and held dear to the heart. As

the saying “Behind every successful man

is a woman” goes, behind every successful

country is a strong and successful society.

The building block of each society is

a strong, happy and successful family.

Thus, a successful family is not only very

important to the individual but is also

extremely important to the society and

the country. What makes a successful

family? There are certain values that

ensure the success of a family.

Firstly, in every successful family, there

has to be unconditional love between

every single member of the family. The

love and bonding that parents share

with their children are exceptional and

unique. There is no love that could be

compared to this love that parents share

with their children. The love that siblings

share with one another is extremely

special and incomparable. The quarrels

and fights that occur among siblings are

nothing compared to the love that they

share among themselves. When one

member of the family gives in during a

fight or a quarrel, the bonding between

the parties in the family gets stronger.

The respect the member has on one

another also increases. At the end of the

day, despite the fights and arguments,

it is the love that family members share

among themselves that matters.


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FLC: Family 3-Generations join hand in hand for the 3G Great Cook Cooking Contest 20.03.10

‘family’...Secondly, the trust between every

family member is very important. This

trust strengthens the love and bonding

between every family member. This trust

is extremely priceless. It is what that

patches up quarrels and fights. It is what

that aids one to get on in life. The trust

and support one gets at every hurdle

one encounters in life would give one the

confidence and courage to accept the

challenges of life and get things going.

This trust is what that motivates one to

aspire to achieve in life.

Next, there has to be understanding

between the members of a family. This

understanding is extremely important as

it helps one to accept the flaws of one’s

family members. This understanding

helps one to support his or her family

member in times of need. It also

enables one to give in when things get

tough between within the family. This

understanding is what that prevents

fights between family members and

ensures that happiness prevails in the

family.

Love, trust and understanding play a

crucial role in ensuring the success of a

family. Friends can come and go in life

but a family will always be a constant in

one’s life. The support one gets from his

or her family is immensely priceless. It is

a boon to have a wonderful and happy

family.

Thus, we should always treasure and

cherish our family.

Thasneem

SCEC: Parents’ Day Golden Hits Appreciation Nite 15.05.10



ENGAGING THE RESIDENTS - RC’S ACTIVITIES

Party With ResidentsBraddell Heights Zone ‘B’ RC: Folk Dance Block Party held on 27.03.10

Braddell Heights Zone ‘F’ RC: Multi-Racial Block Party held on 27.03.10


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Block Party cum LUP Polling…

Braddell Heights Zone ‘E’ RC:

Block Party cum LUP Launch Ceremony held on 20.03.10

with Exhibition & Polling for the Lift Upgrading Programme

for Serangoon Ave 2/3 blk 321 to 329

Braddell Heights Zone ‘F’ RC:

Multi-racial Block Party cum LUP Polling Exercise for

Serangoon Ave 2 blk 308 to 315 held on 24.04.10




Together We Celebrate …Braddell Heights Zone ‘A’ RC: New Year 2010 Celebration

cum Magical Show held on 02.01.10

Braddell Heights NC: Lunar New Year Celebration 2010 held on 20.02.10

Braddell Heights Zone ‘B’ RC:

Labour Day Celebration with Live Band

held on 01.05.10


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Silver Chariot Procession

House and Estate Visit by Mr Seah Kian PengBraddell Heights Zone ‘E’ RC: MP’s House -to-House Visit at

Blk 323 on 13.04.10

Residents participated in Silver Chariot Procession on 03.04.10



ENGAGING THE RESIDENTS - OTHERS

Arts Appreciation at Braddell HeightsBraddell Heights Hui Chun 2010 held in Braddell Heights Community

Club on 07.02.10

Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau Students’ Art Exhibition held on 13.03.10

Braddell Heights Zone ‘F’ RC: Performing Arts Class Seminar

held on 24.04.10


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Care for Your Surrounding…Braddell Heights NC & C2E : Together with students from

Zhonghua Secondary School, “ Stamp Out Dengue Exercise”

was held on 22.05.10

DENGUE PREVENTION CHECKLIST

AT ALL TIMES• Turn pails and watering cans over and store them

under shelter.

• Remove water in plant pot plates. Clean and scrub theplate thoroughly to remove mosquito eggs. Avoid theuse of plant pot plates, if possible.

• Loosen soil from potted plants to prevent theaccumulation of stagnant water on the surface of thehardened soil.

• Do not block the flow of water in scupper drainsalong common corridors in HDB estates. Avoid placingpotted plants and other paraphernalia over the scupperdrains.

• Cover rarely used gully traps. Replace the gully trapwith non-perforated ones and install anti-mosquitovalves.

• Cover bamboo pole holders after use. Rainwater canpotentially accumulate in these bamboo pole holdersif they are uncovered and create a habitat.

• No tray or receptacles should be placed beneath andor/ on top of any air-conditioning unit so as not tocreate a condition favourable for mosquito breeding.

EVERY OTHER DAY• Change water in flower vases. Clean and scrub the

inner sides of vases. Wash roots of flowers and plantsthoroughly as mosquito eggs can stick to them easily.

ONCE A WEEK• Clear fallen leaves and stagnant water in your scupper

drains and garden. These leaves could collect wateror cause blockages to the drains, thus resulting in thebuildup of stagnant water.

• Clear any stagnant water in your air cooler unit.

ONCE A MONTH• Add prescribed amounts of sand granular insecticide

into vases, gully traps and roof gutters, even if theyare dry. You can see the list of retailers who carry sandgranular insecticides in their stores at this webpage:http://www.nea.gov.sg/aedes/insecticides

• Clear away fallen leaves in roof gutters and aprondrains. If structurally feasible, remove the roof gutters.



For more information, please visit Braddell Heights Community Cluband play your part in community bonding! With a network of about 1,800 grassroots organisations, the PA works with its volunteers to organise a wide range of activities and programmes for residents from all walks of life to come together and make friends.

Join us as a VOLUNTEER


Time for Tea…

Healthy Lifestyle… Handball Station

Braddell Heights NC: Get together Tea Session held on 08.05.10

We are a year old…Braddell Heights Zone ‘C’ RC:

Qigong Club 1st Anniversary Celebration held on 21.03.10


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ENGAGING THE RESIDENTS - BRADDELL FUN ZONE

SPOT é DIFFERENCEs!Spot the 10 differences and stand to win a NTUC

voucher. Mail entry to:

Braddell Heights Community Club

50 Serangoon Ave 2 Singapore 556129

Only 10 winners will be selected and notified.

Terms & Conditions

• SPOT é DIFFERENTs! is opened to residents who is not

member of any grassroots organisations.

• Limit to 1 entry per household.

• Entry to reach Community Club by 15 Sept 2010

• All claims to be made by 30 Sept 2010.

SPOT é DIFFERENCEs!Circle the 10 differences on the photo (right), paste

behind the envelope and mail to Braddell Heights

CC with the following details:

*Name: ...............................................................................

*NRIC: ...............................................................................

*Address: ...............................................................................

...............................................................................

*Email: ...............................................................................

Tel: *(hp) ...............................................................................

(H/O) ...............................................................................

• Only original entry is accepted.

* All detailss must be valid and current.

ENGAGING THE RESIDENTS - BRADDELL FUN ZONE

Out for TourCLC, IRCC, NACLI & SCEC: Partners in Harmony Tour held on

09.05.10


Application form is obtainable at Braddell Heights Community Club and www.braddellheights.org.sg

Please send in your application form to Braddell Heights CC.50 Serangoon Ave 2, Singapore 556129 or Fax to: 62864925. For enquiries: 62881258


UPCOMING EVENTS & ADVERTORIAL

EUP Ground Breaking CeremonyDate : 31.07.2010, SaturdayTime: 4.00pmVenue: Park at Jalan Riang

45th National Day Celebration cum DinnerDate : 07.08.2010, Saturday Time : 7.30pmVenue : Amphitreatre at Serangoon Central Drive

YOG Torch RallyDate : 08.08.2010, Sunday Time : to be confirmVenue : Serangoon Ave 2Infront of Braddell Heights CC

Calendar of Events Jul - Sep 2010

Marine Parade GRC Heartland CelebrationDate : 09.08.2010, Monday Time : 3.30pm to 10.00pmVenue : Vacant land next to Eunos MRT Station

Information is correct at date of print


Date : 31.07.2010, Saturday Time : 1.00pmVenue : Orchid Bowl@E!hub at Pasir Ris

Marine Parade GRC and Macpherson SMC Grassroots Bowling 2010

Braddell Heights Community ClubMalay Activity Executive Committee

proudly presents

Ticket: $10 Per person

Tickets are available at Braddell Heights Community Club

Tel: 62881258

Co-Organised By: BraddellBraddell Heights WEC, YEC, SCEC andBraddell Estate and Bartley NCs

Show Host: AB ShaikMediacorp Artiste

Mid-Autumn @ Braddell Heights Date : 25.09.2010, Saturday Time : 6.30pm to 10.30pmVenue : Amphitreatre at Serangoon Central Drive

IAEC

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