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SEMBAWANG TOWN COUNCIL • MARCH 2018

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Dear Residents

2017 has come and gone in the blink of an eye. We are in the last lap of the first quarter of 2018, and it is promising so far. I am positive that 2018 will be better than last year for all of us!

Like all other years, we bade farewell to 2017 and welcomed the new year on a high! Despite the huge downpour, our residents’ spirits were not dampened, and in fact soared high that night, skyrocketing at the stroke of midnight as the magnificent fireworks shoot up into the sky!

Following the New Year, it was not long before the Lunar New Year arrived. Residents ushered in the Year of the Dog with Chinese New Year dinners and celebrations across the different divisions in our Town. It is always heartwarming to see everyone exchanging well-wishes as the community gathered for a time of feasting and bonding.

At the start of the year, we have already rolled out a few initiatives. With the involvement of many, the launch of the Sharella Project was very well-received. Also, we inked ourselves into history by becoming the first estate in Singapore to have a

playground built for the residents by the residents! Our Canberra residents went hands-on that day as they pieced all the parts together, secured the screws and built the playground together as a community.

Also, in conjunction with Singapore Art Week, we launched our very own ‘Art Month’ and were proud and excited to know that there are so many talented artists in this neighbourhood!

We are also happy to reveal the many new upgrades in our Town this year. Residents, for instance, can look forward to a new and improved Jelutung Harbour Park, with many new facilities and play equipment for all to behold and enjoy! A series of upgrading works has also been lined up at Vista Park and Gambas Zone 1. Like everyone else, I am looking forward to these fascinating changes here in our midst!

I am excited to know what 2018 has in store for us and on behalf of everyone at Sembawang Town Council, I wish you and your loved ones an abundance of wealth and health!

Mr Vikram nairChairman

Para Penduduk yang Dihormati,

2017 telah berlalu dengan sekelip mata. Kita berada di penghujung kwartal pertama tahun 2018, dan ia kelihatan cerah setakat ini. Saya yakin bahawa 2018 akan menjadi tahun lebih baik untuk kita semua!

Seperti tahun-tahun yang lain, kita mengucapkan selamat tinggal kepada 2017 dan menyambut tahun baru dengan semangat yang tinggi! Walaupun hujan lebat, semangat penduduk kita tidak lembap. Sebaliknya, ia lambung tinggi pada malam itu dan melonjak sepenuhnya pada tengah malam apabila bunga api yang indah menembak ke langit!

Tidak lama setelah pesta pora tahun baru, Tahun Baru Cina pula tiba. Penduduk menyambut Tahun Anjing dengan makan malam Tahun Baru Cina dan perayaan di seluruh bahagian yang berbeza di Bandar kita. Saya terharu melihat penduduk saling bertukar balasan baik ketika berkumpul untuk berpesta dan mengeratkan lagi tali persahabatan mereka secara masyarakat.

Kita telah melancarkan beberapa inisiatif sejak awal tahun ini. Dengan penglibatan ramai, pelancaran Projek Sharella telah diterima dengan baik. Selain itu, kita telah memasukkan diri ke halaman sejarah dengan menjadi estet pertama di Singapura untuk

memiliki taman permainan yang dibina untuk penduduk oleh penduduk! Penduduk Canberra memberi usaha terbaik untuk membina taman permainan mereka pada hari itu.

Selain itu, kita juga melancarkan 'Bulan Seni' kita sendiri yang bersempena dengan Minggu Seni Singapura. Kita bangga dan teruja untuk mengetahui bahawa terdapat banyak artis berbakat di kawasan kejiranan kami ini!

Kita juga gembira untuk mendedahkan peningkatan baru di Bandar kita pada tahun ini. Misalnya, penduduk dapat menantikan Taman Kuala Jelutung yang bertambah baik, dan mempunyai banyak kemudahan baru dan alat permainan yang dapat dilihat dan nikmati oleh semua! Siri kerja perbaikan juga telah dibariskan di Vista Park dan Zon Gambas 1. Seperti anda, saya juga menantikan perubahan-perubahan menarik ini di kawasan kita!

Saya terangsang mengetahui apa yang telah disediakan pada tahun 2018. Bagi pihak kami semua di Majlis Perbandaran Sembawang, saya mengucapkan kepada anda tahun yang penuh kemakmuran dan kesihatan!

Mr Vikram nair Pengerusi

亲爱的居民

2017年一眨眼就过去了。 2018年第一季度将步入尾声，未来发展前景相当乐观。我很肯定2018年对每个人来说，将会比去年更好！

一如既往，告别了2017年，以沸腾的激情迎接新的一年！虽然倒数跨年活动那晚下着倾盆大雨，但居民们热情不减，他们那欢腾的热情随着午夜12时的绚丽烟花璀璨绽放，攀升到最高点！

新年刚过，农历新年跟着降临了。三巴旺集选区不同分区的居民也为迎来狗年而举办了晚宴和庆祝会。看到居民集聚在一起享用美食的同时，不忘相互祝贺与问候，的确是温馨感人的一幕。

我们在新的一年的开始，已陆陆续续推出一些社区计划。在居民与各机构同心协力下，我们落实命名为‘Sharella’的共享雨伞计划，获得好评如潮。三巴旺集选区

也是有史以来，建造了新加坡首个由居民参与设计和构思的儿童游乐场的社区。那天，坎贝拉的居民齐聚游乐场，展开最后的安装工程，体现群策群力的团结精神。

此外，我们结合新加坡艺术周推出了三巴旺集选区的‘艺术月’。认识来自邻里那么多位才华横溢的艺术家，令我感到既自豪又兴奋！

我很高兴宣布，接下来今年市镇新的翻新工程。居民可以期待焕然一新的日落桐港口公园。它将会有新的运动与娱乐设施！一系列翻新工程将会在‘伟大园’与甘巴士社区陆续进行。与大家一样，我期待这些即将翻新的计划与改变！

怀着兴奋的心情迎接2018的同时，在此代表三巴旺市镇理事会，祝您与家人福寿安康！

维凯先生主席

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Sembawang holds a special significance to each of us living and working here. Be it its abundant greenery, open spaces, rich history, friendly neighbours or a strong kampung spirit, these are some of the many things that

make Sembawang special. Seeking to create a comfortable and interactive space for our community to bond, Kampung Sembawang has built for itself a name that many residents are proud of.

To celebrate the Kampung Sembawang community spirit and engage with residents of all ages, Sayang Sembawang started off as an SG50 initiative. Over the years, we have shared the latest developments in our #SayangOurFuture series, useful information and happenings in our Town, and featured #PeopleOfSembawang's personal and heartfelt stories of people living and working in Sembawang GRC. Our social media platforms are avenues for us to stay connected with you.

What do you love most about Sembawang? What are your hopes for the future of Sembawang? Share with us your thoughts today.

WHAT We

ABouTsAyAnG

sEMBAwAnG

Mr Leong and Hei Kern (Mr Leong’s son)

Kamal bin Abu serah

Mdm sofia

Mr Bala

I have been living here (in sembawang GRC) all

my life and we have never moved out of here.

I like the familiarity here and we know

where the great food spots for supper are.

I like sembawang because it is quiet, peaceful and clean. I will try my best to make friends with all my neighbours, just by saying

a simple ‘hi’ when I see them.

I have never moved out from the north. I grew up in Chong Pang. when I was 14, I moved to yishun and after getting married, I moved to

woodlands. That’s where I am now.

Connect with us today!

www.kampungsembawang.wordpress.com

facebook.com/kampungsembawang

kampungsembawang

Kampung Sembawang Official

I hope sembawang continues to be a better place

where we can shop, dine, rest; a place to spend time

with my family without going anywhere else outside

of sembawang.

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CHEERInGIn 2018Spirits ran high despite a rainy start to the

Sayang Sembawang Countdown 2018. Held at the open field between North Woodlands Way and Woodlands Avenue

2 on 31 December 2017, the countdown saw residents turning up in droves, revelling in musical performances put up by youth pop bands such as MadHatter Project, Generation Federation, and 8 Ave, all in the company of family and friends. They also relived the joy of playing traditional games at booths such as Tic-Tac-Toe and Pinball.

The bands belted out popular pop songs including ed Sheeran’s Shape of You, Train’s Soul Sister, Jay Chou’s Confession Balloons and Guns N' Roses’ Sweet Child O' Mine. Dance performances by K-pop girl group Heart To Love kept the atmosphere vibrant with energy. Before the clock struck midnight, MPs of Sembawang GRC Minister Khaw Boon Wan, Minister Ong Ye Kung, Mr Amrin Amin, Mr Vikram Nair and Dr Lim Wee Kiak, PBM, led the crowd in the countdown. They sang Sayang Sembawang with the residents, as a spectacular display of fireworks lit up the skies.

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The MPs wished residents a happy and prosperous 2018, with good careers for working adults and better academic results for students.

“I am looking forward to improve my fitness in 2018. I have been working out in the gym and hope to achieve a new personal best in 2018,” said Rick, a resident who has lived in Sembawang for four years.

Another resident, Ong Kheng Boon, revealed that his New Year's resolution is to start a regime of eating healthily and exercising.

Here’s wishing that all your resolutions, hopes and aspirations come true in 2018!

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L unar New Year luncheons and dinners were held across each division in Sembawang GRC by residents from Admiralty,

Gambas, Sembawang, Canberra and Woodlands. This is a wonderful opportunity for our grassroots Advisors to connect with residents as they usher in the Year of Dog.

The traditional lion dances kickstarted the events to usher in wealth and prosperity. everyone was so excited at the ‘dong dong chiang’, and children were jumping and clapping to the beat! Of course, Lou Hei, or tossing Yusheng, is not to be missed for every Lunar New Year celebration! As the tossing of Yusheng symbolises wealth, we wish for good fortune for all of our residents!

Families that eat together, stay together. May our kampung spirit in the Sembawang GRC continue to flourish, and soar to new heights!

CAnBERRA

AdMIRALTy

nEw yEAR!TO THe

THREE wooFs

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GAMBAs

sEMBAwAnG

woodLAnds

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we are always constantly striving to make your neighbourhood a better place. Read on to find out what improvement works are coming by Gambas, Admiralty, and Canberra!

nEw yEAR, nEw dEVELoPMEnTs!Residents from Gambas Zone 1 will be excited to know about the upcoming upgrading works slated for them!

What will happen?

Canberra residents will be stoked to know that Jelutung Harbour Park upgrading works are underway.

What will happen?

GambasZone 1

JelutungHarbour

Park

BLK 312

BLK 313

BLK 304

BLK 305

BLK 307

BLK 308

BLK 317

BLK 316

BLK 316

BLK 315

BLK 309

BLK 303

A new precinct pavilion with covered walkways will be erected

near Blk 312 sembawang drive

The existing hardcourt near Blk 307 Canberra Road will undergo upgrading works

The existing children's playground near Blk 317 sembawang Vista

will be upgraded

The existing fitness corner near Blk 303 Canberra Road will be

converted to a children's playgroundA proposed new hardcourt

near Blk 316 sembawang Vista

The existing elderly fitness corner near Blk 316 sembawang Vista

will be upgraded

The existing children's playground near Blk 309 Canberra

Road will be upgraded

new water playground to bring people of all ages together to create

an engaged community

new adventure playground with dynamic climbing challenge and

barrier-free platform nets

new adult fitness corner with new equipment such as magnetic bells,

suspension trainer and multi net link

new children's fitness corner and playground equipped with mini

hand-bike, mini cross trainer, see-saw, swing, and speed racer

Amphitheatre will be upgraded for residents’ social interactions

Basketball court will be upgraded with new gallery seats

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we are always constantly striving to make your neighbourhood a better place. Read on to find out what improvement works are coming by Gambas, Admiralty, and Canberra!

nEw yEAR, nEw dEVELoPMEnTs!Admiralty residents can also look forward to a better Vista Park in the near future!

What will happen?Vista Park

Proposed upgraded jogging path and warm-up area

Proposed covered hardcourt located at the previous street soccer court

near Blk 574B

The pavilion near Blk 574B will be upgraded with new matching roof,

seating, floor finishes, new water point, lighting, barbeque pits and tables

The petanque court near Blk 574B will be upgraded with new floor

finishes, seating finishes with new safety railing, etc

upgrading of existing amphitheatre for a raised curved floor for the

proposed wave-n-slide children's playground near Blk 581

Proposed upgraded pedestrian entrance in the east with new roof

covered entrance and paved areas at woodlands drive 16

Proposed climbing/balancing area at the existing open space in front

of Blk 584

Proposed line of group swings at the existing open space in front

of Blk 585

Proposed adult fitness area with new multifunctional training

equipments near Blk 584

new children's playground equipped with liberty swing & maze 10 play panel. It will also come with a new merry go round that

will cater to the needs of toddlers and physically challenged kids

new children's playground equipped with shark springers, toddler spica,

and multi-spinner carousel

A new open plaza for group gatherings

Lawn area for families to organise outdoor activities such as picnics

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BuILd-A-PLAyGRound

CANBeRRA

On the morning when residents came together for the same purpose, it felt like National Day had arrived early. everyone wore their red t-shirts, united as one, fixated on the sole agenda they were there for. Adults weaved through the crowd carting pieces and parts of the fixtures while the little ones rendered their help by wounding the screws in place.

The project was spearheaded by MP for Canberra, Dr Lim Wee Kiak, PBM, with support from Minister for National Development Mr Lawrence Wong and Dr Cheong Koon Hean, CeO of the Housing & Development Board. The Guests-of-Honour rolled up their sleeves and got down to work alongside the residents under the sweltering sun.

Playgrounds are an important feature in every community. According to Mr Lawrence Wong, it is a place where relationships are formed, and where parents interact while the children play.

Residents were also psyched to see the playground taking form. This project started as early as two years ago, where it all stemmed from a competition. efforts were also made to get the inputs from parents and children of nearby PCF schools on their desired playground theme.

The rubber flooring was inspired by the winning designs submitted by three students from Sembawang Secondary School. Riniharlini Bte Muhd Ibrahim, erin Charlene Harliani Binte Aman, and Nur Syahiirah Bte Danuri, together with their teacher in charge Madam Tay Pei Inn and fellow art students, even helped to paint the foot path and rubber tyres.

H ave you ever thought about building your very own playground right at your doorstep? Possibly a far-

fetched idea for some, but tucked away in a corner of Canberra, our residents actually turned that fantasy into a reality!

Dr Lim Wee Kiak, PBM, and grassroot leaders doing the heavy work.

Opening ceremony for the playground!

Residents at work.

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Buoyed by the success of umbrella-sharing initiative Sharella Project at Woodlands, Sembawang GRC adopted and implemented it at Sembawang MRT

Station. A total of 17 racks across 12 road crossings will serve residents from seven estates.

MPs for Sembawang GRC Minister Khaw Boon Wan, Minister Ong Ye Kung and Dr Lim Wee Kiak, PBM, graced the launch on 30 December 2017. Minister Ong said, “I am confident that Sembawang residents are prepared to donate and share umbrellas. Sharella will make the last-mile commute experience to Sembawang MRT Station more seamless and smoother on rainy days.”

exTeNDING THe SHAReLLA PROJeCT

InKAMPunG sPIRIT

ACTIon

The MPs braved the rain, walking with residents from Blk 341A Sembawang Close to the 17 Sharella nodes to deposit umbrellas sponsored by New Moon. The MPs also donated their own umbrellas. Resident Choi Yoon Weng, 82, complimented, “This is an excellent initiative to prevent residents from being drenched in the rain. Some of us may have extra umbrellas at home, yet may find it embarrassing to give away to neighbours. Depositing these umbrellas at the racks is a viable alternative.”

3Steps to a More Gracious Neighbourhood

STEP 1 STEP 3STEP 2

Borrow an umbrella from the

rack

Return the umbrella after

crossing

share and

cross

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Meet Ron, 25, full-time head chef at The Baker’s Brothers and a resident of Sembawang GRC. Listening to his passion about this new start-up bakery, we discovered how these chocolate tarts, blueberry cheese buns and apricot custard buns made it to the bestsellers in the streets of Canberra Crescent.

A young business-minded and down-to-earth chef, Ron, 25, is the head chef of the humble bakery nestled under the new HDB blocks at Canberra Crescent — The Baker’s Brothers. Iconic for its rusty red bricks furnishing, the Baker’s Brothers looks both modern and rustic, catching the attention of many living near the block.

Q: How did The Baker’s Brothers business start?Ron:  The Baker’s Brothers is actually a very new start-up; a three-men show run by myself, my brother and his best friend. They wanted to start a business, and while exploring the market, they found that this space was out for rent. With this opportunity, they roped me in and well, here I am!

Honestly, it came to us as a surprise as well because we were just trying our luck in getting this space. We were unsure if we were going to win this bid. But after getting it, truth be told  (pauses),  we were quite lost. eventually, we sorted things out, everything started out from scratch, right from the basic ingredients in baking to renovation works.

Q: wow, that must have been a challenge! How did you all decide on a bakery?Ron: I have been in the baking industry for the last six to seven years, and this is where my interest lies. From bread, to loaves and pastries, baking is something that requires a lot of passion. In this line of work, you cannot solely focus on the pay and working hours. Otherwise, the thought of going to work every day will be tough.

I just left my previous job then, so when my partners told me about starting up a business, I thought to myself, why not? All businesses have underlying risks; I just knew I had to give it a go.

Q: what are your working hours like?Ron: My day starts at 5 am every day and I work for about 10 hours daily. That’s because we bake fresh every day, no bread in our bakery is kept overnight.

But things are looking up now. I used to work alone in the kitchen department but with an extra pair of hands in the kitchen crew now, it isn’t as stressful.

Q: That sounds like a load off your shoulders. Is there a particular reason why your bakery is in sembawang GRC?I have lived in Sembawang for the past 15 years. I grew up here and I guess I know this place better than anywhere else. Something about Sembawang just resonates with me. My business partners live in this area as well, that is why we bid for this space.

Other than the fact that rental in the neighbourhood is a whole lot cheaper, we want to cater traditional confectionery to those living nearby — for the elderly, middle-aged and some variety for the younger crowd.

Q: Are you all expecting regulars since your bakery is situated just below HdB blocks?Ron:  We hope so, but crowd flow is one of the challenges we are facing now. The business is building up but many of these residents have yet to move in. We spoke to a few of them when they drop by at our bakery while checking on their home renovation works nearby. Many told us that they will be moving in before Chinese New Year. But for now, this place is rather quiet, as you can tell (laughs).

Q: I am sure your business will get better when residents start to move in. share with us your future plans for The Baker’s Brothers.Ron: Definitely expanding the business is our ultimate plan! But not that soon. We have explored further from bread to customised cakes and other spectrum of business aspects.  What more can a bakery do?  Perhaps 3D cakes or maybe, even events. I have been trying out different things but it takes time.

Q: so where do you usually get your ideas from?Ron: Stare into empty space and think a little harder. I’m serious! (laughs) All ideas on the Internet are the same so I can’t just search a recipe online. It won’t be special. What I do is that I will do a trial and error, explore a few and keep trying and adjusting the flavour — what ingredient to add etc., this is what you have to think about. After you know what you want, get friends and families to try for final tuning. That’s how I usually do it!

Q: That’s cool! so what are the bestsellers at The Baker’s Brothers?At first we thought it is the chocolate tarts, because they get sold out the quickest! But people here have their personal preferences. People go back to what they like, and they know what they want. Chocolate tarts, blueberry cheese buns, apricot custard buns are sold out every day —  they are probably the most popular!

The Baker’s BrothersAddress: 120 Canberra Crescent, #01-02

opening Hours: 8.30 am to 9 pm

To try some of their bestsellers, visit them at:

Ron, THE BAKER’s BRoTHERs

#PEOPLEOFSEMBAWANG:

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Like other right-brainers who are predominantly creative, imaginative and artistic, Lae was fortunate enough to employ these traits in her career. In fact, she plays a huge role in fostering these traits in our talents of tomorrow.

Lae is employed as an Art educator at Global Art Singapore, and is the main teacher at their branch in Bukit Timah. However, she had not considered teaching before, until one day when she was enlisted to teach a group of students to draw while she was working part time at the Singapore Art Museum.

Still an artist at heart, Lae would allow herself to retreat into her own imagination and isolate herself to paint whenever there is time. She loves exploring different mediums, and her inspiration largely comes from the Internet.

To read more, visit our blog at https://kampungsembawang.wordpress.com for the full article!

73-year-old Lim Choon Jin has been an artist all his life. Having been exposed to art lessons in school as a child, the passion and interest blossomed over time. His passion was however shelved as people in the older days placed more emphasis on a more pragmatic living – the notion of not being able to feed yourself with art was pretty strong back then.

While he initially served the Ministry of education (MOe) as a secondary school math teacher, he later converted to teach secondary school art after taking his Diploma in Fine Arts at LaSalle, subsequently followed by his Bachelor Degree and Masters Degree. Mr Lim then was able to focus on his full-time career as a painter after his retirement from MOe in 1998.

Having grown up in a Chinese family, he was very much inculcated with Chinese culture. But things changed after he went to LaSalle where his artistic perspective was broadened after he was exposed to Western art education, enabling him to venture out of his comfort zone to try out something different, albeit not initially accepted by the Chinese ink painting community.

To find out more about Mr Lim and his paintings, visit our blog at https://kampungsembawang.wordpress.com for the full article!

A part-time artist and massage therapist, and a father of two, Mr Suhat invests a substantial amount of time for his hobby. It might take up his sleep in the wee hours of the night, but this does not stop him from putting his imagination on canvas. We had the opportunity to visit Mr Suhat’s place, which exhibits most of his paintings in his cozy 4-room flat in the Gambas estate. His painting ‘The Beginning of Life’ was also put up in ION Art Gallery last December.

Painting mostly contemporary pieces, most of the art he does are based on what he sees and what he hears, and interpreted to meet his style of painting. His artworks are usually a comparison of the past and present.

Art is an expensive hobby as good quality paints do not come cheap. They are, however, a necessity as they can last longer.

To read more, visit our blog at https://kampungsembawang.wordpress.com for the full article!

An artist who spends an average of 2 months on each of his painting, Gambas resident Mr Abu Jalal uses his artworks to depict stories — stories that he feels strongly for and resonates with. While most of his art pieces stem from social commentaries, the stories behind every painting are often relatable and easy to digest, which makes them even more approachable. A Gold Award Winner of the UOB Painting of the Year 2018, we were fortunate to snag a few hours of Mr Jalal’s weekend to find out more about his creative works, and his passion in the arts. Ultimately, his positive outlook in life is evident and has been translated to his art pieces.

Mr Jalal knew he could draw since young, and has always come out top for any art competition since primary school. His ability to draw also helped him to fit in every environment as he constantly contributed his creative ideas and artistic production abilities.

He has always been concerned with national and global issues, and he is compelled to share these stories through his paintings.

To hear more about his ideas and artworks, read on at https://kampungsembawang.wordpress.com for the full article!

ABU JALALLim CHoon Jin

#PEOPLEOFSEMBAWANG:delve into the lives of the local artists dwelling in our heartlands, and hear them share their stories with us!

LAe SUHAt

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KAMPunG sEMBAwAnG ConTEsTs

Chinese New Year is also the best season to dress up in your best and take a few OOTD (Outfit Of The Day) shots! We held an #OOTD contest this CNY and received overwhelming responses from our Kampung Sembawang fans! Check out the winners of KS #OOTD Contest!

K ampung Sembawang Facebook page kicked off this year with two exciting contests in January and February! In line with Singapore Art Week in January, Kampung Sembawang focused on the theme of Art. A colouring contest was held and we found many budding talents in the Arts in our neighbourhood. Check out the artworks of our following winners in the Children's and Adults' Category!

Mani Viswanathan (sembawang resident)

sureshsabi sabi (woodlands resident)

Kanthiaya Valarmathi (Canberra resident)

shanmugaiah sendurpandian (Canberra resident)

CHILdREn's CATEGoRy (12 And undER) AduLTs’ CATEGoRy

dia Lydia

adriantengcm

Liu Chun yang

Ivonne Cynthia

alexliyx

lu2y

Jennifer Tay

guohaoya

naramoon

Maryann Tong

henrycopter7

thequeenapple

Richard Lim

littlesmallbowl

weixiongbigkorkor

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KAMPunG sEMBAwAnG ConTEsTs RECyCLE?

wHAT CAn you Get started by setting up a recycling corner at home which can be a recycling bin or a hook for hanging your recycling bag. When the recycling bin or bag is

full, simply deposit the contents into the nearest recycling bin. All HDB blocks and private landed properties are provided with a blue recycling bin each. All condominiums/private apartments also have recycling bins within their estate grounds.

note: Containers should be emptied and free from contaminants such as food waste. Please rinse if necessary and flatten if possible.

PAPER

PLAsTIC

GLAss

METALs

OTHERS

do: Books, brochures, calendars, cardboard box packaging, carton boxes, drink cartons (e.g. Milk, juice, drink packet), egg trays, envelopes, flyers, gift wrapping paper, greeting cards, magazines, name cards, newspapers, paper bags, paper packaging (e.g. Printed paper box), paper receipts, paper towel tubes and toilet roll tubes, printed paper, red packets, telephone directories, tissue boxes, writing paper

do: Beverage bottles, bread packaging wrapper, CDs and CD casings, clothes hangers, detergent bottles, magazine wrappers, plastic bags, plastic bottles/containers (e.g. Shampoo, body wash, detergent), trays and food containers (non-polystyrene)

do: Beverage bottles (e.g. Carbonated drink, beer, wine), cosmetics bottles, glass cups and plates, jam and spread bottles, medicine and supplement bottles, sauce and condiment bottles

do: Aerosol cans, aluminium trays and foil, biscuit, milk and food tins, bottle caps, drink cans, food cans, paint cans

do: old clothes (in good and wearable condition; recommend donating to charities for reuse), electrical and electronic items (recommend recycling through the voluntary e-waste recycling programmes)

don'T: diapers and sanitary pads, food waste, furniture (donate them if they are in good condition), household batteries, leftover medicine, pens (drop them in the “Save That Pen” recycling bins instead) and pencils, plants and horticultural waste, shoes, soft toys, spectacles, wood items including disposable chopsticks

don'T:

Used disposable paper cups and plates, paper towels, waxed paper for wrapping food, paper contaminated with food, tissue paper, toilet paper

don'T: Blister pack, all disposable cutlery contaminated with food waste, disposable food containers made of styrofoam or biodegradable plastics, cassettes and video tapes, straws and plastic film packaging contaminated with food waste

don'T:

Ceramics, light bulbs (use lamp recycling bins instead), mirrors, window glass

note: Consider donating items such as pre-loved toys and handbags to charity organisations or give them away!

More information can be found on www.nea.gov.sg/energy-waste/3Rs/waste-minimisation-and-recycling/at-home

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Admiralty residents can also look forward to a better Vista Park in the near future!

Ultimately, his positive outlook in life is evident and has been translated to his art pieces.

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AdMIRALTy FoR MoRE INFoRMATIoN, PlEASE CAll ThE CC AT 6891 3430

4 Mar 2018 Lunar New Year Temples Tour and Lunch 7am to 2pm ACe The Place CC

18 Mar 2018 Kopi Chat with Mr Vikram Nair 10am to 12pm Vista Point

24 Mar 2018 Be Strong Smile & Shine 90 Mins Zumba Party 2018 3pm to 5pm ACe The Place CC MPH

CAnBERRA FoR MoRE INFoRMATIoN, PlEASE CAll ThE CC AT 6755 6369

11 Mar 2018 Canberra Day 2018 7am to 4pm Open Area in front of Blk 320 Sembawang Close

GAMBAs FoR MoRE INFoRMATIoN, PlEASE CAll ThE CC AT 6684 1827

11 Mar 2018 Gambas emergency Preparedness Day 2018 5pm to 9pm N4 Courtyard beside Blk 414

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8 Apr 2018 Recycle @ NorthWest 9am to 11.30am Blk 432A Yishun Ave 1 & Blk 440 Yishun Ave 11 Void decks

27 May 2018 Gambas Iftar @ Yishun Link 6.30pm to 9pm Please contact Nee Soon Spring CC at 6684 1827 for more details

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22 Apr 2018 VISHU Celebration @ Sembawang 9am - 7pm Sembawang CC

29 Apr 2018 SG Secure eP Day @ Sembawang 9.30am – 12pm Kampung Admiralty, Community Plaza

13 May 2018 Sembawang Mother’s Day Celebration 7.30pm – 10pm Sembawang CC

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11 Mar 2018 Family Day Out at Admiralty Park 9am Admiralty Park

24 Mar 2018 earth Hour and Movie Screening 6.30pm Woodlands CC

13 May 2018 Blood Donation Drive 8am Woodlands Galaxy CC

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