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“We hope “We hope that ... that ... youths will youths will understand understand that discipline that discipline is needed is needed both on and both on and off the pitch.”off the pitch.”MAYOR TEO SER LUCK

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COMMUNITY MAYOR’S MESSAGE2 Doing It Together

ASSISTING4 Working Closer to Home

BONDING5 Scoring in School

and on the Pitch

CONNECTING6 Getting Together for Health7 Community Events

BUZZ8 Making Science Fun

NE STAR10 Ms Penny Low11 Mr Mah Bow Tan

YOUR CAREER12 Switching to a

Career in Healthcare

SPOTLIGHT14 Thank you, Volunteers15 Giving Through Golf 16 Thank you, Mum!

LIFESTYLE17 COUPONS

NE KNOW YOUR STUFF18 Prepare for Takeoff!

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20 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Young or old, independent or in need of assistance, everyone has a place in the North East. At various times, some of us need a friendly helping hand. And as ever, the North East Community Development Council

(CDC) is committed to supporting the less-able members of our community.

For example, senior citizens are one group which the North East CDC focuses much of its attention on. As you will read on page 4, it co-organised the Heartland Merchant’s Recruitment Event where some 400 jobs were available.

Seniors were also the focus of a programme by Punggol Central Active Ageing Committee, SingHealth, Sengkang Health and North East CDC. In a relaxed, casual atmosphere at Café Corner @ Sengkang CC Wellness Centre, 50 elderly residents got to share their individual health concerns with SingHealth staff and learnt more about staying healthy. Read about it on page 6.

Some younger residents need support, too. While children should have fun, their progress at school counts too. To drive this point home, Tampines Football Academy gave 150 hardworking students the chance to play in front of former national squad icons Indra Sahdan and Aleksandar Duric — provided their grades were up to scratch. Thus they learn discipline both on and off the pitch (see page 5).

Also on the sporting front, the annual Community Give Back Golf and Dinner event (page 9) saw an impressive $837,000 raised to help fund various community programmes. Some 55 individuals and 40 corporations teed off for good causes, including the North East School Meal Fund and the Community Employment Programme for Active Agers, among others.

There are budding scientists in the North East too! Read on page 14 how a group of 80 students from the NECDC-Applied

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Materials Science Explorers programme tried their hand at creating robots — with creative results as they got to pit their robots against each other in a race!

It really does take a collective effort to provide support for the community. Without the care and concern of the more-able members of society, community programmes would not be as benefi cial as they are. Volunteers too play a big part in ensuring the success of the North East CDC’s programmes. For their personal time and effort, a Volunteers’ Appreciation Night was held to show them how valued they were. Each volunteer was given a certifi cate of appreciation — and special mention must be made of the longest-serving volunteer, Mr Ho Poh Tiam.

This issue of Heartbeat shows that every member of the community depends on one another to build a cohesive environment. Here’s to more cohesion and community-building as we head towards the SG50 celebrations!

Mayor Teo Ser Luck东北区市长张思乐先生Datuk Bandar Teo Ser Luck

MAYOR’SMESSAGE

无论老少、自立与否，人人属于东北。我们当中，会有人不时需要援助之手，而东北社区发展理事会尽心尽力的帮助我们社群里能力较弱的成员。东北社理会所关注的社群之中包括乐龄人士。社理会也协办

了邻里商家招聘活动，共有超过400份工作待人就职。详情请阅第4页。榜鹅中活跃乐龄理事会，新加坡保健集团, 盛康保健与东北

社理会也举办了一项以乐龄为重点的活动。50位乐龄人士聚集盛港民众俱乐部保健中心内设咖啡角落 (Café Corner)，在轻松的气氛下与新加坡保健集团职员分享各自的健康问题也更了解如何保持健康。全文在第6页。一些年轻居民也需要帮助。虽然孩子应该享乐，学业也是重

要的。为了鼓励学生，淡滨尼足球学院让成绩达到要求的150名学生有机会与前国家队员英德拉 (Indra Sahdan) 及亚力山大

携手缔造社区温情

DOING IT TOGETHER

(Aleksandar Duric）一同踢球。于此，他们在球场上下都能学会纪律（文见第5页)。今年度的高尔夫慈善回馈及晚宴（第9页）一共凑得

837,000元。这款项将用于资助各项社区活动。一共有55位善心人士及40个团体共襄盛举，为东北学校伙食基金及活跃乐龄社区受雇计划等项目进行筹款。东北也有小小科学家！相要知道80名东北社理会-应用材料

公司科学探索者计划的学生是如何着手制造机器人，还与机器人进行比赛吗？请留意第14页的详细报道。支持社区需要团体合作。若没了社会中较有能力的人士来关

怀，社区活动并不会有现今的效果。东北社理会办的活动之所以成功，自愿人士的功劳不可忽视。为了答谢他们付出时间和精力，我们办了自愿人士答谢晚会向他们表示感激。每名志愿人士都获颁一张感谢证书，而在此必须特别提起服务最久的何宝添先生。这一期让我们意识到社区里每个人都互相依靠来形成一个有

凝聚力的环境。在我们庆祝建国50周年当儿，更有凝聚力！

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IT REALLY DOES TAKE A COLLECTIVE EFFORT TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY. Mayor Teo Ser Luck

Muda atau tua, berdikari atau memerlukan bantuan, semua orang ada tempat di Timur Laut. Kadang kala, ada yang memerlukan pertolongan. Dan CDC Timur Laut komited untuk menyokong ahli kurang upaya dalam masyarakat kita.

Contohnya, warga tua adalah satu kumpulan yang CDC Timur Laut akan fokuskan. Seperti yang akan anda baca di halaman 4, kami menganjurkan acara pengambilan kerja peniaga kejiranan di mana 400 pekerjaan ditawarkan.

Warga tua juga adalah fokus bagi program oleh Persatuan Penuaan Aktif Punggol Tengah, Singhealth, Sengkang Health dan CDC Timur Laut. Dalam suasana santai dan kasual di Café Corner @ Pusat Kesihatan Sengkang CC, 50 warga tua dapat berkongsi tentang hal kesihatan individu dengan kakitangan Singhealth dan belajar tentang cara hidup sihat. Baca mengenainya di halaman 6.

Ada warga muda juga yang memerlukan sokongan. Kanak-kanak harus berseronok dan perkembangan di sekolah juga harus diambil kira. Untuk menekankan titik bicara ini, Akademi Bolasepak

MELAKUKAN BERSAMAMELAKUKAN BERSAMA

Tampines memberi 150 murid yang rajin peluang untuk bermain bersama bekas pemain nasional, Indra Sahdan dan Aleksander Duric – dengan syarat markah mereka memuaskan. Mereka belajar berdisiplin di dalam dan luar padang (lihat halaman 5).

Di bahagian sukan pula, acara tahunan Masyarakat Beri Balik Golf dan Makan Malam (halaman 9) meraih sumbangan berjumlah $837,000 untuk membiayai berbagai program masyarakat. Seramai 55 individu dan 40 syarikat bermain golf untuk amal, termasuk Dana Makan Sekolah Timur Laut dan Persatuan Program Pekerjaan untuk Warga Tua Aktif, antara lainnya.

Terdapat saintis muda di Timur Laut! Baca halaman 14 tentang 80 murid daripada program peneroka NECDC-Sains Bahan Gunaan yang mencuba membuat robot – dengan kreatifnya mereka dapat menyertakan robot mereka dalam perlumbaan!

Ia memerlukan usaha bersama untuk memberi sokongan kepada masyarakat. Tanpa keprihatinan dari masyarakat yang lebih mampu, program kemasyarakatan tidak bermanfaat. Sukarelawan juga memainkan peranan utama untuk menjayakan program CDC Timur Laut. Atas waktu dan usaha, Malam Menghargai Sukarelawan diadakan untuk menunjukkan penghargaan kepada mereka. Setiap sukarelawan diberikan sijil penghargaan dan penghargaan istimewa diberikan kepada sukarelawan yang paling lama berbakti, Encik Ho Poh Tiam.

Isu Hearbeat kali ini menunjukkan bahawa setiap ahli masyarakat bergantung antara satu sama lain untuk membina persekitaran yang padu. Kepada lebih perpaduan dan pembinaan masyarakat sambil kita melangkah ke sambutan SG50!

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Nearly 400 jobs were on offer at the Pasir Ris-Punggol Heartland Merchant’s Recruitment Event held at Rivervale

Plaza on 21 March 2015. The event was organised by the North East Community Development Council (CDC), and supported by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency.

The jobs available were all located in the heartland, making them suitable for mature workers living nearby. Nine recruiters from the retail and service sectors, including Wang Café and Cheers Holdings, set up booths at the event to conduct walk-in interviews. Altogether, they received more than 140 applications.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Mr Teo Chee Hean graced

the event, and interacted with recruiters and residents to better understand their concerns. This is the third heartland recruitment drive that the North East CDC has organised, and the fi rst to be held in Sengkang.

“By bringing opportunities closer to our residents, they can have the fl exibility to work near home, which could mean more savings on transport, and possibly greater income from overtime,” said Mayor of North East District, Mr Teo Ser Luck.

In conjunction with the event, seven merchants in Pasir Ris-Punggol offered a fi ve per cent discount to members of the Pioneer Generation present. One of the merchants, Pro Eyez Optometrists, has also extended the discount until the end of the year.

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DPM Teo interacting with the merchants to learn more about their concerns.

PASIR RIS-PUNGGOL HEARTLAND MERCHANT’S RECRUITMENT EVENT PASIR RIS-PUNGGOL HEARTLAND MERCHANT’S RECRUITMENT EVENT

DPM Teo Chee Hean, (middle), and Adviser to Pasir Ris-Punggol GROs Mr Gan Thiam Poh, PBM came to support job-seekers at the recruitment

ASSISTING

By bringing opportunities By bringing opportunities closer to our residents, closer to our residents, they can have the fl exibility they can have the fl exibility to work near home, which to work near home, which could mean more savings could mean more savings on transport, and possibly on transport, and possibly greater income from greater income from overtime.overtime. — MAYOR TEO SER LUCK— MAYOR TEO SER LUCK

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WORKING CLOSER TO HOME

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The Pasir Ris-Punggol Heartland The Pasir Ris-Punggol Heartland Merchant’s Recruitment Event sought to Merchant’s Recruitment Event sought to help mature workers who were seeking help mature workers who were seeking jobs in the neighbourhood.jobs in the neighbourhood.

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You may score on the soccer pitch, but you must score in your studies, too — that is the message

from the Tampines Football Academy. And about 150 young talents from the academy who have shown such good balance in their studies and in sport were rewarded with a rare treat recently — they got to play in front of national players such as Aleksandar Duric and Indra Sahdan Daud at the Football Carnival @ North East.

Held on 14 March 2015 at the former Qiaonan Primary School, the carnival celebrated the achievements of the Tampines Football Academy, and was a chance for families to catch their kids in action. The event was also attended by Grassroots Advisers to Tampines GROs Mr Heng Swee Keat, Mr Mah Bow Tan and Mr Baey Yam Keng; and the Mayor of North East District, Mr Teo Ser Luck.

Mr Teo, an avid football fan, praised the academy for its efforts to develop well-balanced youths in the district.

“We hope that through the Tampines Football Academy, youths will understand that discipline is needed both on and off the pitch,” he said.

Tampines Football Academy was set up by the North East Community Development Council together with Tampines GRC and Tampines Rovers Football Club (FC). Students who show improvement in their academic results are given a chance to participate in its programmes, and these include professional coaching and mentoring by Tampines Rovers FC players.

The initiative is a successful academic motivator for youths, especially those from lower- income families. The grades of Mr Abdul Jaffar’s three sons have improved signifi cantly since their enrollment at the academy in December 2014. “[Now] they are constantly reminded of their

responsibility to excel in school, so they can [continue to] indulge in their love for football,” said Mr Jaffar, 49.

Through the academy, students are also encouraged to take greater responsibility for their studies. For example, Md Danish Darwis asked to join the North East Tuition Subsidy programme. “I have to improve and maintain my results to remain in the programme. It helps me remember that school is important,” said the 14 year-old.

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Balancing school and sports pays Balancing school and sports pays off for youths from the Tampines off for youths from the Tampines Football Academy.Football Academy.

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I KNOW I HAVE TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN

MY RESULTS IN ORDER TO REMAIN IN THE PROGRAMME. IT HELPS ME REMEMBER THAT SCHOOL IS IMPORTANT. — Danish Darwis

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A young team posing with former national players.

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Senior residents getting involved.

It is important that we It is important that we provide the support provide the support and information for our and information for our seniors to be kept safe seniors to be kept safe and well. We are glad to and well. We are glad to have found a partner in have found a partner in North East CDC.North East CDC.— DR EMILY HO

CONNECTING

Senior residents get support from SingHealthSenior residents get support from SingHealth

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Development Council (CDC), Punggol Central Active Ageing Committee, SingHealth and Sengkang Health.

During the casual and interactive session, seniors asked questions about health and wellness freely. They also learnt simple exercises to maintain and improve their mobility, as well as useful tips to prevent falls and manage any chronic illness they may have.

Mayor of North East District, Mr Teo Ser Luck attended the session and thanked the SingHealth team for its efforts to reach out to the community

even before the Sengkang General and Community Hospitals are completed.

“Healthcare staff play important roles that go beyond just serving patients; they also volunteer their time and share their healthcare knowledge with others during such sessions,” he said.

There is a growing need for such sessions, given Singapore’s ageing population, said Director of SingHealth

Regional Health System, Dr Emily Ho. “It is important that we provide the support and information for our seniors to be kept safe and well. We are glad to have found a partner in North East CDC.”

M ore than kopi and teh were served at Café Corner @ Sengkang CC Wellness Centre

when 50 senior residents of Punggol Central gathered to share their health concerns with a medical team of nurses and physiotherapists from SingHealth.

An initiative under Café Corner’s My Health, Together We Care programme, the session on 25 April 2015 was held to improve health awareness among the neighbourhood’s elderly residents. It was organised by the North East Community

Simple exercises to maintain mobility were taught

Getting advice in a small group setting.

GETTING TOGETHER FOR HEALTH

Simple exercises to maintain mobility were taught.

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From left , Mr K Muralidharan Pillai, Auditor, Paya Lebar Citizens’ Consultative Committee;

Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, Minister for Social and Family Development; Ms Jane Tan, President of Man Fut Tong Welfare Society; and Prof Brian Lee Chang Leng, JP, BBM, Adviser to Paya Lebar Grassroots Organisations (GROs).

Advisers in red, from left : Representing

Pasir Ris-Punggol GROs were Dr Janil Puthucheary; Deputy Prime Minister Mr Teo Chee Hean; Ms Penny Low; Guest-of-Honour Prime Minister Mr Lee Hsien Loong; and Mr Gan Thiam Poh, PBM, with grassroots volunteers.

Adviser to Eunos GROs Mr Zainul Abidin Rasheed (in white) with an elderly resident at the event carnival.

With them are Mr Chua Eng Leong, Vice-Chairman Eunos Citizens’ Consultative Committee and Mr Panirselvam s/o Kanapathy PBM, Chairman, Eunos Community Sports Club.

Grassroots Adviser to Tampines Changkat and MP for Tampines GRC Ms Irene Ng with a resident.

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PAYA LEBAR CHILDREN’S CHARITY CARNIVALOn 23 May 2015, the Man Fut Tong Welfare Society (MFTWS), with the support of Paya Lebar Citizens’ Consultative Committee (CCC) and PCF Paya Lebar Branch, organised a Children’s Charity Carnival at Kovan Hub. Some 2,000 children from low-income families enjoyed a day of fun activities. The Guest-of-Honour for the event was Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, Minister for Social and Family Development.

EUNOS FAMILY SPORTS DAYIn celebration of SG50, the Eunos Family Sports Fiesta was held on 31 May 2015. It was attended by over 600 residents. The event began early in the morning at Eunos CC with the fl agging-off of the inaugural SG50 Cycling Marathon. Fifty cyclists rode 35 km through six CCs within the Aljunied Cluster. Residents welcomed the riders back at Eunos Petal Garden, where they engaged in sports activities, and saw the launch of ‘Eunos Residents Support the 28th SEA Games’ banner by grassroots leaders and Mr Zainul Abidin Rasheed, Adviser to Eunos GROs.

CONNECTING

PRIME MINISTER LEE OPENS PUNGGOL 21 COMMUNITY CLUB

TAMPINES CHANGKAT BEARING FRUITThe Tampines Changkat Bearing Fruit Project is a monthly fruit distribution programme which started in September 2014. Each month, 200 lower-income families in Tampines Changkat will receive boxes of fresh fruits delivered to their doorstep by volunteers, who were involved in the preparation, packing and distribution. The project was mooted by Grassroots Adviser to Tampines Changkat and MP for Tampines GRC, Ms Irene Ng after she noticed many lower-income families tend to have a poor diet consisting mainly of carbohydrates.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong offi cially opened the Punggol 21 Community Club (CC) on 10 May 2015. The event was hosted by Ms Penny Low, Grassroots Adviser to Punggol North. More than 3,000 residents and grassroots leaders, as well as the other grassroots advisers from Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC witnessed the event. The four-storey-tall

CC is a symbol of the transformation of a new town with no amenities into a bustling community with numerous eating establishments, clinics, kindergartens, well-connected public transport and recreational parks. The CC is a centrally-located meeting point where residents can meet friends and neighbours, appreciate artworks and participate in diverse activities.

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model-making and electronics — which they then applied to create their robots.

Proving that a huge electronics budget is unnecessary when it comes to building machines, the robots were made of old cardboard, water bottles and paperclips, and were powered by small motors which enabled them to move.

On-hand to help guide the students were helpful staff

Mayor of North East District Mr Teo Ser Lucksharing a lighter moment with the students.

I f you still think robots are large, automated humanoids designed by man for sinister purposes (as seen in old

science fi ction fi lms), think again. Robotics also encompasses tiny machines that are simple in nature and educational.

This was what a group of 80 primary school students from the North East Community Development Council (North East CDC)-Applied Materials Science Explorers programme found out when they tried their hand at creating robots.

Sustainability and creative thinking was the theme of the half-day session held at the Prototyping Lab @ National Design Centre on 7 March 2015. The students from schools in the district were divided into groups of four. Each group was exposed to various skills — namely biomimicry, upcycling,

It doesn’t always take expensive materials to fashion a robot.

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Students explored the concept of Students explored the concept of robotics as part of the North East robotics as part of the North East CDC-Applied Materials Science CDC-Applied Materials Science Explorers programme.Explorers programme.

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Text Ashutosh Ravikrishnan Photos North East CDC and Wilson Pang

from Applied Materials South East Asia Pte Ltd. The session ended with an exciting robot race in which the various groups pitted their robots against one another to see who would reach the fi nish line fi rst.

Mayor of North East District, Mr Teo Ser Luck attended the session, and believes such activities make learning fun for the young. “Students not only learn more when lessons are fun, but will also be encouraged to think out of the box and creatively,” he said. Such programmes aid the North East CDC in “cultivating the values of education and learning to the district’s residents”.

The interactivity of the programme meant that students were engaged and entertained.

WE HAD FUN!STUDENTS FROM PUNGGOL PRIMARY TALK ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE.

“I have always wanted to learn about

robots and I enjoyed the competition, even if my team did not win.” MONISHA MAGENDRAN, 11, PRIMARY 5

“The staff from Applied Materials

were very helpful and my team and I learned a lot from them. My team won the robot race thanks to their help!” BENJAMIN CHIONH, 12, PRIMARY 6

“The activities were fun and I got to go

outdoors and learn different things, such as survival skills. I even learned how to start a campfi re!” LEE WEI HAN, 11, PRIMARY 5

SPARKING AN INTEREST IN SCIENCEThe North East CDC-Applied Materials Science Explorers programme aims to equip students with skills in scientifi c exploration.

The programme consists mostly of outdoor hands-on learning activities. These activities have sparked an interest in science among students from low-income families, notes Mrs Valerie Low, the Head Of Department, Character

and Citizenship Education, at Punggol Primary School. The school has actively participated in the programme for the past three years.

For Primary 5 student Warner Chan, the session was his fi rst since joining the programme, but defi nitely not the last, if he has his way. “It was so much fun! I hope that next time I can build a bigger robot that can help people do their work,” said the 10 year-old, who attends Punggol Primary.

The 80 children were the fi rst batch of primary school students to explore the newly-launched facility at the National Design Centre.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

► Launched in 2010. Aimed at students 10 to 14 years old

► North East CDC collaborated with community partners,

schools and corporate partners like Applied Materials and benefited 560 students in the district

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By her own estimate, Ms Penny Low has visited almost 90 countries to date. “I love to explore new places

and travel off the beaten path,” says the 48 year-old. This adventurous spirit also led her to say ‘Yes’ when Ms Low was asked to represent the then newly-formed Punggol North in 2001.

“As Adviser to Pasir Ris–Punggol GROs, I’ve had an opportunity to shape the environment of this new estate,” says Ms Low. “I want to create a culture in which everyone is a net contributor, where constituents actively engage in ground-up initiatives.”

Ms Low has certainly succeeded on that front. Punggol North’s theme of ‘My Home, Our Kampung’ was the winning entry of a nation-wide competition in which people were invited to submit their own taglines. Grassroots leaders from different committees also get together each month for united block visits, while residents help out at community events such as street parades.

With Singapore’s 50th birthday soon to come, the district has big plans in store. Ms Low is especially excited about a campaign to produce 50 short video clips featuring a broad swath of Punggol residents. “These videos, to be posted on YouTube, will show the collective identity of Punggol and Singapore,” she says.

For her, the SG50 milestone is a point of refl ection and of infl ection. “From nothing, Singapore has become a fi rst-world nation admired all over the world,” Ms Low refl ects with pride. “But the future has yet to be written. It is up to us to ensure continued peace and prosperity.”

Ms Penny Low, Adviser to Pasir Ris–Punggol GROs, believes that anything is possible with resident participation.

Adviser to Adviser to Pasir Ris–Punggol Pasir Ris–Punggol

GROsGROs

MS PENNY

LOW

SG50 IS A GOOD TIME FOR US TO LOOK AT

WHERE WE ARE NOW, AND TO THINK ABOUT WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE WE WANT TO BECOME. Ms Penny Low

PITCHING IN

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‘. . . the more they stay the same’ is an adage that rings true for Mr Mah Bow Tan, Adviser to Tampines GROs.

Lunch every Sunday with his four adult children and two grandchildren is

quality family time for Mr Mah Bow Tan. As Adviser to Tampines GROs, Mr Mah, 67, is likewise intent on forging stronger bonds within the community.

A lot has changed since HDB fl ats were fi rst built in Tampines in the 1980s. Efforts to provide better facilities for residents have seen the district become Singapore’s pioneer ‘cycling town’, with cycling on footpaths legalised in 2010. According to Mr Mah, the next hotly-anticipated development is the upcoming Tampines Town Hub.

“The Tampines Town Hub will consist of sports and childcare facilities, retail shops, government agencies and other amenities,” he says. “It will cater to all generations and people from all walks of life.” Now under construction, the project is on track for completion in 2017, with the

‘THE MORETHE MORETHINGS CHANGE . . . . . .’

fi rst phase scheduled to open next year.

The proliferation of social media has also created more avenues to reach out to constituents, particularly the young. Mr Mah says, “I had to learn how to use Facebook and Twitter, as these were non-existent when I fi rst entered public service in 1988.”

Despite all these new initiatives, however, Mr Mah’s objectives as Grassroots Adviser have remained the same. Changes are not made for change’s sake, but rather “to help residents cope on a personal level and to provide facilities everyone can enjoy”. Addressing these overarching issues will in turn strengthen the community.

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Text WANDA TAN Photo WILSON PANG

Adviser to Adviser to Tampines Tampines

GROsGROs

MR MAH BOW TAN

THERE IS NOW A GROWING SENSE OF BELONGING AMONG TAMPINES RESIDENTS, AS MANY PEOPLE WHO GREW UP HERE HAVE STARTED THEIR OWN FAMILIES HERE. MR MAH BOW TAN

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meaningful and fulfi lling job.

Less than a month after completing his WSQ Higher Certifi cate in Therapy Services, Mr Tan was hired as a Therapy Assistant by Ren Ci Hospital. Mr Tan is grateful to his career coach for his assistance.

With Singapore’s ageing population, demand for quality healthcare professionals will continue to increase. Available healthcare positions include Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and healthcare support workers, such as Healthcare Assistants, Therapy Aides/Assistants are needed to provide a full spectrum of quality healthcare services.

Through WDA, Mr Tan was able to

HEALTHCAREHEALTHCARE

CONTACT USWDA Career Centres are

located island-wide at Toa Payoh,

Jurong, Paya Lebar, Tampines

and Woodlands. Please contact

WDA at 6883-5885 or visit

https://portal.wda.gov.sg/feedback to make an appointment

with a Career Coach.

SWITCHING TO A CAREER IN

With the right mindset, With the right mindset, training and assistance, training and assistance, it is never too late to it is never too late to change your industry.change your industry.

Sixty-one-year-old Mr Tan Boon Tong spent much of his life as an engineer, but after a six-year break

from working, he wanted to start a career in the healthcare sector. He was prepared to start afresh and be trained before undertaking new job roles.

To better understand the skills requirements of the healthcare sector, Mr Tan approached the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) Career Centre and met up with Career Coach, Thomas Tang who provided him with industry insights. Through a career preview organised by the Health Management International Institute of Health Sciences (HMI), as well as detailed information and career advisory from Mr Tang, Mr Tan chose the career path of a Therapy Assistant. Even though the pay was slightly lower than his last-drawn salary, his main focus was to fi nd a

fulfi l his interest and develop his career in healthcare. If you are keen to fi nd out more about the healthcare sector, please visit our WDA Career Centres.

CAREER

转向医疗职业有了正确的心态，培训和援助，转换职场跑道绝不算迟。

61岁的 Mr Tan Boon Tong 当工程师已许多年，但在休息了6年之后想要进入医疗业。他已整装待发，接受新工作的培训。为了解与医疗业所需要的技能，他

从新加坡劳动力发展局 (WDA) 的职业导师，Thomas Tang 先生了解了医疗业的详情。他再通过HMI举办的职业展还有获得 Thomas Tang 先生所提

供的相关资料与职业咨询，他毅然选择了治疗助理一职。虽然薪水比起之前的工作少了一点，但他的目的是找份有意义和具成就感的工作。修完WSQ治疗服务高级证书不到

一个月后，他就被仁慈医院聘请了。他非常感激他的职业导师所给予的协助。新加坡的人口老化将增加对高素

质医疗人员的需求。所需职位包括护士、职业治疗师、物理治疗师和治疗助理之类。医疗人员素质高才能确保医药服务保持高水准。新加坡劳动力发展局 (WDA) 帮助

陈先生达成兴趣，及在医疗业就职。若您对医疗业有兴趣，请到我们的WDA职业中心。

YOUR

新加坡劳动力发展局 (WDA) 职业中心位于大巴窑、裕廊、巴耶利、淡滨尼及兀兰。

请致电：68835885 或上网到https://portal.wda.gov.sg/feedback 与职业导师预约。

请联络

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Enam puluh satu tahun Encik Tan Boon Tong menghabiskan masanya sebagai seorang jurutera tetapi setelah enam tahun berehat dari bekerja, dia mahu mulakan kerjaya dalam sektor kesihatan. Dia bersedia untuk mula semula dan dilatih sebelum memikul peranan pekerjaan barunya.

Untuk lebih memahami kemahiran yang diperlukan daripada sektor kesihatan, Encik Tan berpaling ke Pusat Pekerjaan Agensi Pembangunan Tenaga Kerja Singapura (WDA) dan bertemu dengan Jurulatih Kerjaya, Thomas Tang yang memberinya maklumat mengenai industri itu. Melalui previu kerjaya yang dianjurkan oleh Penjagaan Kesihatan Internasional Institut Sains Kesihatan (HMI), berserta informasi

terperinci dan nasihat kerjaya daripada Encik Tang, Encik Tan memilih kerjaya sebagai Pembantu Terapi. Walaupun gajinya kurang daripada gaji asalnya, tujuan utamanya adalah untuk mencari pekerjaan yang bermakna.

Kurang sebulan setelah menamatkan WSQ Sijil Tinggi Dalam Khidmat Terapi, Encik Tan diambil sebagai Pembantu Terapi oleh Hospital Ren Ci. Encik Tan sangat berterima kasih kepada jurulatih kerjayanya atas bantuan yang diberi.

Dengan penduduk Singapura yang semakin tua, permintaan untuk pakar kesihatan yang bermutu akan terus meningkat. Jawatan penjagaan kesihatan yang ada ialah jururawat, ahli terapi fi sio dan pekerja kesihatan seperti Pembantu

Photos SHUTTERSTOCK & ISTOCKPHOTO

.

.

,

,

Penjagaan Kesihatan, Pembantu Terapi diperlukan untuk menyediakan khidmat kesihatan yang bermutu.

Melalui WDA, Encik Tan dapat memenuhi minatnya dan membangunkan kerjaya dalam bidang kesihatan. Jika anda berminat untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang sektor penjagaan kesihatan, sila ke Pusat Kerjaya WDA kami.

HUBUNGI KAMIHUBUNGI KAMIPusat Kerjaya WDA ada di

merata Singapura di Toa Payoh,

Jurong, Paya Lebar, Tampines

dan Woodlands.

Sila hubungi WDA di talian

6883-5885 atau pergi ke

https://portal.wda.gov.sg/

feedback untuk membuat

temujanji dengan Jurulatih

Kerjaya.

BERTUKAR KERJAYA KE PENJAGAAN KESIHATANDengan minda yang betul, latihan dan bantuan, Dengan minda yang betul, latihan dan bantuan, tidak terlambat untuk bertukar industri.tidak terlambat untuk bertukar industri.

https://portal.wda.gov.sg/feedback

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the North East CDC’s programmes and projects.

The Mayor of North East District, Mr Teo Ser Luck, presented the volunteers with their certifi cates. Special awards were also given out to recognise the longest-serving and several outstanding volunteers.

Mr Ho Poh Tiam, who started volunteering with the North East CDC Brisk Walking Club in 2009, was among the three longest-

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The inaugural Volunteers’ Appreciation Night was an event at which the North East Community

Development Council (CDC) showed its appreciation for volunteers in the district. At the event held on 6 March 2015 at the ITE College East, the contributions of volunteers from eight programmes were recognised as having contributed to the success of

serving volunteers. In 2010, Mr Ho lost four of his toes in an accident, but that did not stop him volunteering. For his contributions, he received a batik painting. Four other outstanding volunteers were also presented with a plaque.

The event also gave volunteers the chance to bond and share their experiences with one another. The night concluded with a performance by staff from the North East CDC.

SPOTLIGHT

North East CDC shows its appreciation to helpful North East CDC shows its appreciation to helpful individuals from the district.individuals from the district.

VOLUNTEERS!THANK YOU, Photos NECDC

North East CARE Team Volunteers,

seen here with Mayor Teo

Ser Luck, being awarded their

Appreciation Certifi cate.

Volunteers enjoying the evening.

� PROGRAMMES• BRISK WALK CLUBS • SUPERMIND CLUBS • CARE TEAM • PRO-BONO TUITION (SERANGOON) • ITE COLLEGE EAST • TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC (SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING) • OPENLECTURES• WISH UPON A SILVER STAR

Mayor Teo Ser Luck presenting Mr Ho Poh Tiam his award.

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assists underprivileged children with their studies.

EXPANDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH

This year, in addition to helping children, North East CDC wants to extend the reach of the funds to include programmes aimed at assisting elderly residents of the district. For example, the Community Employment Programme for Active Agers aims to provide part-time community employment opportunities for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 62 and above.

Another programme that will benefi t is the Supermind Clubs which aim to improve the mental agility of elderly folk and promote social interaction through games like Bingo, Rummy-O and dominoes.

Individuals and corporations raise funds for children and seniors at annual event.

GIVING THROUGH GOLF

Mayor of North East District, Mr Teo Ser Luck, said, “These programmes have provided platforms for our seniors to lead positive, happy and purposeful lives. The contributions from corporations and individuals will enable these programmes to grow and extend a helping hand to more vulnerable residents. It is a meaningful and worthy cause that will make a difference to society.”

One of the award recipients for top donor in 2014, Dato’ Seri Dr Derek Goh, BBM and Executive Chairman & Group CEO of Serial System, with DPM Teo Chee Hean (left ), and Mayor Teo Ser Luck.

Every year, in an effort to encourage the more able members of society to help the less-able, the North

East Community Development Council (CDC) organises the Community Give

Back Golf and Dinner event.At the one-day friendly tournament

held on 7 May 2015 at the Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), more than 55 individuals and representatives from 40 corporations teed off for a good cause. Together they raised about $400,000 which, combined with a matching amount from North East CDC, amounted to a grand total of $837,028.

Since the fi rst such Community Give Back Golf and Dinner in 2012, the proceeds of each event have been used to support various programmes. One such example is the North East School Meal Fund which provides more than 1,800 needy students with a school lunch allowance for when they have to stay after school for extra classes or activities. Another programme called North East Level Up

Mr Lawrence Kim (Managing Director of Ebenezer) who bought the autographed golf ball signed by the Guest-of-Honour, DPM Teo Chee Hean.

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I t was an evening to celebrate mothers, grandmothers and even great-grandmothers, as Tampines North commemorated Mother’s

Day with an appreciation dinner on 9 May, 2015. Held at Tampines North Community Club, the dinner was attended by 360 residents, including 20 from the nearby Kheng Chiu Loke Tin Kee Home.

Adviser to Tampines GROs, Mr Baey Yam Keng graced the event and expressed his gratitude to mothers in

the audience by presenting each one with a stalk of carnation.

“I would like to wish all mothers good health, and may they stay forever youthful and beautiful,” he said to rapturous applause.

The mums and other guests were entertained by lively dance performances and stage games as they tucked into a multi-course dinner. Eighteen lucky attendees also walked away with shopping vouchers in the evening’s lucky draw.

To residents like Ms Rowena Su, 28, the evening was a simple way of thanking mothers for all that they do.

“It was also a great opportunity to spend quality

time with my mum,” said the hairdresser, who attended the dinner with her 54 year-old mother, Annie.

Text ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN Photos TAN KAY HIAN

Mothers of all ages were the stars Mothers of all ages were the stars of the evening at Tampines North’s of the evening at Tampines North’s Mother’s Day Celebration Dinner 2015.Mother’s Day Celebration Dinner 2015.

THANK YOU, MUM

Left : Mr Baey Yam Keng enjoying a lighthearted moment with Mr Lim Kim Tiong, PBM, Chairman, Tampines North CC SCEC (third from left ) and the rest of the hardworking organising committee.

I would like to wish all I would like to wish all mothers good health, mothers good health, and may they stay and may they stay forever youthful and beautiful. — MR BAEY YAM KENG

thful hfulul. ul.

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who attended the dinner with her 54 year-old mother, Annie.

Many spent quality time with their mothers.

Mums also showed their love for Singapore.

SPOTLIGHT

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Mr Baey Yam Keng presented a carnation to each woman in the audience.

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See the Air Force’s other fl ying machines — the Bell “Huey” chopper (background) and the newer Eurocopter.

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Let your imagination soar at the Let your imagination soar at the Air Force Museum.Air Force Museum.

PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF!

Text David Loh Photos Ealbert Ho

Also on display are ground-based air defence weapons. Behind them are the venerable A4 Super Skyhawks.

The majestic E2 Hawkeye tactical aircraft on display.

E ach year during the National Day Parade, a helicopter fl ies past bearing the Singapore fl ag… and each year,

we are fi lled with national pride at this spectacle. This practice started in 1970, and if getting up close with the actual aircraft that fi rst carried the fl ag sounds interesting, then check out the Air Force Museum. There, you can feast your eyes on all types of aircraft, from past to present.

Established in 1988, the museum aims to capture the spirit and heritage of the Republic of Singapore Air Force

(RSAF). Visitors can learn about the RSAF at the 2,000 sq m outdoor gallery and its eight indoor galleries.*

Among the more than a dozen life-sized exhibits is the historic helicopter that towed the national fl ag for the fi rst time — the Aérospatiale Alouette III. From drones and helicopters to fi ghter jets and tactical aircraft — such as the E2 Hawkeye donated by the United States — the museum’s outdoor gallery has a collection to thrill aviation enthusiasts. Young ones will not miss out either, as they can climb up a special platform for a close-up look into a cockpit. Other exhibits

include defence artillery, jet engines and armaments.

The museum is also equipped with a state-of-the-art theatre that screens a short video at the start of every hour from 9am to 4pm. The video depicts RSAF’s transformation from a fl edging air force to what it is today — a sophisticated and professional fl eet.

*The indoor portion, however, is under renovation and will reopen to the public on 1 August 2015. The museum’s assistant curator, Mr Sim Soon How says exciting things are in store.

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CALL 6461-8507 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR ENQUIRIES.

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KNOW YOUR

STUFFNE

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METHOD

➊ Peel the bananas and cut them across in half. Insert the ice cream sticks into the cut end of each banana.

➋ Wrap the bananas with plastic wrap and place in freezer for 2 hours.

➌ Boil some water in a saucepan. When the water is boiling, lower the heat, so that the water just simmers. Place the chocolate buttons into a heatproof bowl and place the bowl over the saucepan. Stir the chocolate buttons with a spatula until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat.

➍ Place the chopped pistachio nuts into a bowl.

➎ Dip the bananas, one at a time, into the melted chocolate, then into the chopped pistachio nuts. Stand the bananas in a mug to set.

Nutty Chocolate Bananas

• 2 bananas• 1 cup milk chocolate buttons• ½ cup chopped pistachio nuts

INGREDIENTS

• Liquid measuring cup• Dry measuring cups• Knife• Cutting board• 4 ice cream sticks• Plastic wrap• Saucepan

TOOLS• Cooking stove• Heatproof bowl

that sits snugly into saucepan

• Cooking spatula• Bowl• Mug

Makes 4

This recipe is taken from Kids Can Cook ($22.50, exclusive of GST). Published by Marshall Cavendish Cuisine and available at major bookstores.

SCHOOL’S OUT! MAKE THESE YUMMY NUTTY CHOCOLATE BANANAS SCHOOL’S OUT! MAKE THESE YUMMY NUTTY CHOCOLATE BANANAS WITH YOUR CHILDREN, USING THIS EASY, KID-FRIENDLY RECIPE.WITH YOUR CHILDREN, USING THIS EASY, KID-FRIENDLY RECIPE.

NUTS OVER

BANANAS!BANANAS!Cook

5mins

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Prep

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Time 8am to 12pm Venue Tampines Street 21 (outside

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➊ Young talents from the Tampines Football Academy got a chance to play in front of former national players. Name one of those footballers.

➋ At the Together We Care programme, 50 senior residents learnt simple exercises to maintain and improve their mobility. Where was it held?

➌ Together with a matching amount from North East CDC, what was the total amount raised at the Community Give Back Golf and Dinner event?

➍ Where is the North East WDA Career Centre located?

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Learn basic life-saving procedures and protocols to render assistance to someone in distress during an emergency. You will be able to help your family members, neighbours and colleagues should a crisis happen, whether at home or at your workplace. The following courses are available to Singaporeans or Permanent Residents, aged 14 years old and above:

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Standard First Aid + AED Awareness Training This is a general first aid and automated external defibrillator awareness course that equips participants with basic knowledge on emergency medical procedures.

CPR+AED awareness Role of First Aider/Community First Responder Protocol in handling emergencies First Aid, Bleeding, Fractures, Sprains, Burns and Scalds,

CPR & AED Training Workshop The half-day CPR & AED workshop equips participants with the knowledge and skills to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation with the use of AED machine. Upon successful completion of the workshop, participants will receive CPR & AED certification, with a validity of two years.

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