to Your Newspaper - Jurong Point

MCI (P) 141/03/2013
Issue 1: 12 - 25 April 2013
Welcome
to Your Newspaper
Hello, dear shoppers, tenants,
staff and every member of
the vibrant community that
makes Jurong Point the beating
heart of the west. My name is
William Seet, and I’m the Chief
Executive of Jurong Point. It’s
my great pleasure to welcome
you to our very own fortnightly
newspaper – JPeeps!
Count the
andWIN!
Look for this little
icon in our pages
and count the number
of times it appears, excluding
this panel. Be among the first
1,000 readers to visit our
Customer Service Counter,
JP1, Level 1 (near Cotton On)
and receive this super-sized,
super-cool tote bag, subject to
availability.
It’s no coincidence that we have chosen
this year to launch our newspaper, since
2013 marks our 18th Anniversary. Over
the years, Jurong Point has grown and
prospered to become the largest and most
popular suburban mall in Singapore. Every
month, we welcome more than 5 million
visitors who shop, eat, chill and use the
services of more than 400 quality tenants.
Our popularity is partly explained
by the fact that we are one of the most
accessible malls in Singapore, with a
bus interchange, a train station and taxi
stands right at our doorstep. No doubt it
has a lot to do with the fact that we have
everything you could possibly need, from
supermarkets to boutiques, restaurants
and medical clinics, under
one gigantic roof. Take a
leisurely stroll from JP1 to
JP2 and you immediately
understand why we’ve
been called the ‘Orchard
Road of the West’.
Though we take pride
in our achievements, we
are not about to rest on our laurels. We
are acutely aware of your changing needs
and expectations, and always strive to
be dynamic, innovative and delightfully
We are acutely aware
of your changing needs
and expectations, and
always strive to be
dynamic, innovative and
delightfully surprising.
surprising. In accordance with exciting
plans that will soon be revealed, we are
constantly working to enhance your every
shopping experience at Jurong Point.
Speaking of exciting, I am personally
very excited about the launch of JPeeps.
The culmination of many months of
pondering, it’s a place and a space where
all our stakeholders can come together
and exchange news, show cool new
products and share neat ideas. I
hope that you will come to look
forward to it every alternate
Friday, all year round.
As we turn the page on
an exciting new chapter
in our history – the
launch of JPeeps, a
‘house newspaper’
on a scale
unprecedented in
Singapore – I’d
like to thank
you sincerely
for sharing the
journey so far.
Here’s
to JPeeps, the
wonderful people of
Jurong Point, and
the jam-packed
newspaper of
Jurong Point.
Read on!
William wears a pink shirt and a black blazer,
$69.90 each, from Man-Master, #02-13 JP1
Spectacles from Spectacle Hut,
#03-68 JP2 (William’s own)
Hair by Kimage, #03-31 JP2
William Seet,
CE of Jurong Point
peep 1 [peep] verb.
1. To look through a small opening at a
bigger picture.
2. To look curiously or playfully.
3. To come partially into view:
“Her petticoat hem was peeping out
from below her dress.”
peep 2 [peep] noun.
1. A stolen glance.
2. The view obtained from peeping.
3. A preview designed to enhance
anticipation or arouse the appetite.
peeps 3 [peeps] noun, informal.
1. Short form for ‘people’.
2. Friendly reference to one’s family,
neighbours or community, indicating
brotherhood, camaraderie and unity.

P2 JPeeps Issue 1: 12 - 25 April 2013
Fash Peeps
Like a free makeover?
Submit your photo along with your name,
IC number, age, address and contact
number to
JPeeps@jurongpoint.com.sg
with the following subject header:
Joe ’n’ Jane
Selected entrants will be notified by email
or phone.
Before
STYLE UP,
SMILE &
WIN!
Joe ’n’ Jane
Think you’re just an Average Joe
or a Plain Jane? Think again. A
little makeup magic and the right
threads can transform you. Just look
what it did for Ishita, a 19-year-old
engineering student, who
channelled her inner Katy Perry.
After
She said:
“Now I’m
much more
confident to
sport a look
like this!”
Strapless party frock with full
skirt, $94.95, from
Lisa Penny, #02-39 JP1
Embellished peep toe heels,
$53.80, from
Anna Nucci, #01-11 JP2
Hoop earrings, $2, from
DE ELEGANCES,
#03-82 JP2
Makeup by THEFACESHOP, #01-48/87/88 JP2
Hair by Kimage, #03-31 JP2
We said:
“Wow, where
(and why)
were you
hiding those
fabulous
legs?”
THEFACESHOP
OFFER:
Purchase All About
Mascara at $10
with $50 nett
purchase in a
single receipt!
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Zoom In On…
Marvy Mascaras!
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Seeking the ultimate instant beautifier, the one that
defines your peepers and adds irresistible allure in the
wave of a wand? It’s not magic. It’s mascara! Here we
bring you some of the best mascaras ever.
Stylo Smilo
Every issue we’ll be looking for a goodlooking
shopper who knows how to put
together an outfit – and absolutely knows
that a smile is the best accessory ever.
Our winner is Belle Chua, 21, a freelance actress. Congrats,
Belle, enjoy spending your prize of a $50 John Little
Voucher!
To all our other shoppers, remember to put on your best
threads – consider it a courtesy to your fellow shoppers –
and slap on a big smile when you’re shop-hopping happy at
Jurong Point. We’ll be looking out for you!
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BE’ BE’ Co, Real Long Lash Mascara Black, $24.50,
from Beauty Language, #B1-44 JP2
Face it All About Mascara, $15.90/$17.90, from THEFACESHOP,
#01-48/87/88 JP2
Big And Curvy Waterproof Mascara, $24.90, from The Body Shop,
#01-03 JP1
Volume Setting Mascara, Black, $34 from LANEIGE, #01-59/79/80 JP2
Sasatinnie Super Dolly Powerful Curling Mascara, $21.90 from
SASA, #01-16 JP1
Clio TWISTUP Waterproof Mascara Volume & Curling, $24.90,
from Watsons, #B1-12/13/14 JP1
Dolly Wink Volume Mascara, $29.90, from Watsons,
#B1-12/13/14 JP1
Lash Perm 3 Step Volumecara, Black, $26.90 from Etude House,
#01-57/58 JP2

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P4 JPeeps Issue 1: 12 - 25 April 2013
Food Peeps
Chef Shares
“Happiness is a long queue,” so says Madam
Chin Lay Kah, the cheerful lady chef at the
oyster omelette stall in Malaysia Boleh!
FROM PENANG TO JURONG POINT
After just six months in Singapore, Madam Chin Lay Kah
has acquired a loyal following of regulars who are happy
to queue for her lip-smacking oyster omelette. In Penang,
she was perfecting it for six years at the original Lorong
Selamat outlet. She uses the
exact same recipe here at
Jurong Point!
Madam Chin Lay Kah,
Chef, Malaysia Boleh!, Lorong
Selamat stall, #03-28 JP2
THE VERDICT
Plump, fresh oysters tasted of
the sea. Slightly runny eggs
contrasted with crispy batter,
resulting in a patchwork of
textures that made every
mouthful amazing. A crown
of fresh coriander added zing
and eye appeal. In short,
oyster omelette at its best!
Oyster Omelette
Zoom In On…
Shiok Shakes!
We tracked down six milkshakes from our
F&B tenants and put them to the taste test.
Here are our findings.
Cookies
& Cream
Milkshake,
$7.90 * ,
from Billy
Bombers,
#02-20E JP1
Vanilla Milkshake,
$2.35, from
MOS Burger,
#01-30A JP1
Classic
vanilla
Coffee & Almond
Shake, $7.80 * , from
MOFMy Izakaya
& LENAS,
#03-42/43/44/45/46/47
JP2
So thick you
almost need
a spoon!
Mighty
minty!
Mint Chip Milkshake,
$8, from Andersen’s
of Denmark Ice
Cream, #02-K6 JP1
Sweet
caffeine
dream!
*Prices are subject to GST and service charge.
Strawberry Yogurt
Shake, $3.70
(small), from
Yogurt Place,
#03-114/115 JP2
Chocolate Addict Milkshake,
$5.60 (medium), from
Make Shake, #02-K3 JP1
Strawberries
and oats
– oddly
addictive
Like liquid
Kit-Kat...
we like!!

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P6 JPeeps Issue 1: 12 - 25 April 2013
Home &
Tech Peeps
Forever Floral
Flower prints are evergreen. We romped
through Jurong Point and took our pick
of fabulous floral prints, blooming
beautifully on everything from scrapbooks
to storage boxes.
Kitchen Couture
Meyer 24cm Deep Fry Pan, $53, from
John Little, #01-/46/47/#02-45 JP1
Colorado Blanket, $38,
from Homestyle,
#B1-16/17 JP2
Keep the cooking good-looking with these cute and
quirky items for the kitchen from Jurong Point.
Body Glove, $5.90, from
Kim Able, #B1-97 JP2
Wiltshire Party
Bake Dainty Delight
Chocolate & Cake
Moulds, $9.90, from
John Little,
#01-/46/47/#02-45 JP1
Scrapbook, $24.90, from
The Paper Stone, #B1-35 JP2
Hand Coaster, $9,
from V.HIVE,
#B1-78 JP2
Cook & Eat Kitchen Timer,
$5.90, from Kim Able,
#B1-97 JP2
Recycled Coffee Press,
$54.90, from
Starbucks Coffee,
#03-52 JP2
Pouch, $16.95, from Mini Bits,
#01-23 JP2
Fruit Tray, $4.90,
from Ideas. Inc,
#B1-31 JP2 Large Bowl, $40,
from V.HIVE,
#B1-78 JP2
Traffic Light Glass, $2.90,
from Japan Home,
#B1-39 JP1
Floral Foldable Storage Box, $7.90,
from Japan Home, #B1-39 JP1
Floral Embroided Apron, $5.50,
from Kim Able, #B1-97 JP2
Zoom In On…
Hot-again
Headphones!
Momentarily eclipsed by the rise of
earbuds, retro-style headphones are back
again. Check out the hip ’n’ happening
headgear we found at Jurong Point!
Elmo Headphones,
$40, from Gadgets
D. Legacy, #03-14
JP1
Sony Headphone
MDR-XB900,
$199, from Sony Centre,
#B1-75/76 JP2
Audio Technica
ATH-WM77, $88,
from Courts,
#02-04A/11A JP1
Beats SOLO HD,
$310, from
Harvey Norman,
#03-37 JP1
Razer Electra
Headset,
$99, from
Digital Style,
#B1-92/93 JP2
Sonic Gear Loop
LLM Headphones,
$24.90, from Courts,
#02-04A/11A JP1
Spray Away
Germs, Bugs and Smells
‘One product, many purposes’ perfectly
describes Emberten, a great new
disinfecting, deodorising and sanitising
product from Ko Hong Lifestyle.
Just dissolve one Emberten tablet in a litre of water and
you have a multi-tasking, non-toxic disinfectant, deodoriser
and sanitiser that can be used almost everywhere around
the home. Smelly socks, stinky carpets, pets, toothbrushes
and even your
bare hands will
scrub up sparkling
clean and 99.9%
germ-free with
Emberten. It’s
ideal for travelling
too, especially
in developing
countries where
hygiene is
questionable.
Emberten Travel Kit, $15, from Kohong
Lifestyle, #B1-07/08 JP2

Issue 1: 12 - 25 April 2013 JPeeps P7
Community
Peeps
“I was raised in Jurong,
and I love everything
about Jurong! The greens
and parks scattered
across Jurong and Jurong
Lake allow me to jog and
cycle in the morning or
in the evening. Jurong has
many amenities that you
can find in the central
area, such as shopping
malls, cinemas and food
centres as well as sports
and recreation centres.”
congestion and passed it to the LTA with written comments.
He now sits on an official advisory committee, and his
feedback has helped authorities pinpoint the root of several
problems and better understand commuters’ grievances.
DON’T READ MY LIPS
While Alfred acknowledges that discrimination and
misconceptions about the deaf exist, he credits the support
of his family and friends for helping him overcome the
frustrations associated with deafness.
Due to the profundity of his hearing loss, hearing aids are
of little help to Alfred, and lip-reading is riddled with traps.
For example, Alfred explained that many words have similar
lip movements, such as ‘Pager’ and ‘Major’, ‘Colourful’ and
‘I love you’.
Instead of lip-reading, Alfred prefers to rely on writing
and sign language for communication. He explained that
this universal non-verbal language is very easy to learn,
especially when it comes to familiar hand gestures such as
‘cook’, ‘food’, ‘talk’ or ‘stop’. Alfred added that it is very
useful not just for the deaf but also for hearing people. For
example, in noisy
places you tend to
talk more loudly, but
with sign language
you can communicate
easily without raising
your voice.
In noisy places you tend
to talk more loudly, but
with sign language you
can communicate easily
without raising your voice.
IMPOSSIBLE IS NOT IN ALFRED’S VOCABULARY
Alfred has completed his accounting degree and has
worked in several different industries. Has it been easy?
Alfred said with disarming honesty, “It has always been a
difficult journey. Looking back, I am glad that I have made
it so far. Now I am writing my answers to you and you are
reading them. This says a lot.”
We hear you, Alfred.
Loving Jurong
In Every Sense
Jurong resident, Alfred Yeo, doesn’t let
deafness get in the way of being heard. This
friendly accountant volunteers his feedback
to the authorities on public transport, and has
been praised by the Deputy Prime Minister
and Finance Minister as an example of
Singaporeans investing in a better Singapore.
We met for a chat at Bakerzin, Jurong Point.
ALFRED HEARTS JURONG
When we asked Alfred how he feels about Jurong, he wrote
this love note, “I was raised in Jurong, and I love everything
about Jurong! The greens and parks scattered across Jurong
and Jurong Lake allow me to jog and cycle in the morning or
in the evening. Jurong has many amenities that you can find
in the central area, such as shopping malls, cinemas and food
centres as well as sports and recreation centres.”
‘Everything’, we soon discovered, includes Jurong Point.
Alfred summed it up, “It is a huge shopping mall next to an
MRT station. It has everything that residents need – clothes,
shoes, kitchen accessories, banking services, movies and so
on. There’s a wide variety of restaurants and eating places.
It is THE place to meet friends and makan or go shopping
together.”
Though Alfred never remembers hearing, he remembers
speaking up at an early age. In 1996, when he and his
family moved in to Taman Jurong, the nearby park was still
under construction,
and in a muddy,
unsightly state. He
wrote in to HDB to
lodge a complaint. A
letter was promptly
sent back to his
parents, stating that their son had contacted them about
the park, and that they were taking immediate action by
sending a contractor to complete the works. Henceforth,
Alfred appreciated the importance of expressing himself.
Today, Alfred is a spokesperson for every commuter,
not only the deaf and hearing-impaired. He first began
to take photos and video footage of public transport
Spot the Diff’!
Enter our Spot the Diff’
contest. All you need to do
is clip this section, circle
the differences in Picture 2,
and drop it at the Customer
Service Counter, JP1, Level 1
(near Cotton On) before
Thursday 25 April.
WIN
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POPULAR
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Though Alfred never
remembers hearing, he
remembers speaking up
at an early age.
Name
E-mail address
Hint: There are 5 differences in total. Look carefully.
Handphone number

P8 JPeeps Issue 1: 12 - 25 April 2013
Health &
Fitness Peeps
blood vessels or hormonal imbalance. If you have a family
history of high blood pressure, or suffer from obesity or
diabetes, you are at a higher than average risk. More often
than not, hypertension has no symptoms. In rare and severe
cases, patients may suffer from headaches or giddiness.
THE IMPORTANCE OF DIAGNOSIS
Hypertension increases the risk of heart disease, heart
failure, stroke, peripheral artery disease (narrowing of the
blood vessels of the limbs) and kidney failure. Therefore if
you show any signs or risk factors, it is important to seek
diagnosis and treatment.
Upon diagnosis, your doctor will take a medical history,
examine you and check for signs of complications such
as heart failure. You may be advised to check your blood
pressure at home, to help you better monitor and manage
your hypertension. In addition, your doctor will discuss
with you the appropriate, personal target for your blood
pressure and which drug(s) would be most suitable.
Hey Doc,
Let’s Talk About…
High Blood Pressure
World Health Day on
7 April marked the
anniversary of the
founding of WHO in
1948. This year’s theme
is high blood pressure.
Dr Terence Tan of
Parkway Shenton shares
his insights.
WHAT IS BLOOD PRESSURE?
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by blood on the
walls of blood vessels. It is measured as two numbers: the
systolic and the diastolic numbers. Systolic pressure is the
peak pressure in the arteries and diastolic is the minimum
pressure. For example, if your BP is 140/70 mmHg, your
systolic pressure is 140 mmHg, and your systolic pressure
is 70 mmHg. The unit of measurement, mmHg, signifies
millimetres of mercury.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition
where the blood is pumped around the body at a higher
pressure than normal. Some 20% of Singaporeans
aged below 70, and 50% of those aged over 60 have
hypertension.
CAUSES, RISK FACTORS, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Blood pressure varies naturally with levels of exertion
and individual health. However, when blood pressure is
constantly raised, treatment may be required. In 95% of
cases, the cause is unknown. In 5% of cases, it is due to
specific conditions such as kidney disease, narrowing of
HYPERTENSION
PREVENTION
As the saying goes, prevention
is better than cure. To
minimise your risk of developing
hypertension, a healthy lifestyle is key, and diet plays a
particularly significant role. Limit your intake of salt, fats
and cholesterol; and increase your intake of fibre. Aim to
exercise for at least 30 minutes five times a week.
Good luck, and be well.
*BMI is the Body Mass Index. This is calculated by dividing your weight in kg by the
square of your height in metres. The ideal BMI for Asians is between 18.5kg/m² to 23 kg/m².
Dr Terence Tan
Assistant Medical Director,
Shenton Medical Group Parkway Shenton Pte Ltd
Shenton Medical Group (Jurong Point) is located
at Jurong Point Shopping Centre, #01-40/41/42 JP1.
For the Love
of Running
Anton Krupicka is an American ultra-runner,
known for his long hair and beard as well
as his no-frills approach. He often runs
shirtless and with very lightweight minimal
running shoes. He is currently a New Balance
spokesperson.
the world because it is home. There is a giant variety of
terrain here with very accessible high altitude. I think it
is unique that there are all kinds of trails over 4000m –
most places outside of the Andes or the Himalayas require
technical climbing to get to those altitudes. There are
still so many places I haven’t travelled – the European
Alps, the Andes, the Himalayas, and on and on and on,
that I can’t really say where my favourite place to run
in the world is.
Q What did you think about Singapore in terms of a
place for runners?
A Well, it is certainly a tough place to be a trail runner!
You definitely have to be a committed person to run in
Singapore’s hot, humid climate and cityscapes.
Q Please tell us how you first got into
running, and why you love it so much.
A I first got into running in elementary school
Physical Education class when we would run a
timed mile each year. I was always the fastest
in my class, so when I was in the 5th grade
(age 11) I decided I would run a mile each day
leading up to the event in order to prepare for it. I’ve just
never stopped.
There are many reasons why I love running, but
the number one reason is probably that it offers a very
immediate connection to a more elemental, primal mode of
existence. In general, most humans have moved away from
this movement-based existence in the modern world, but
for me, re-connecting to that on a daily basis is necessary
for my happiness.
Q You love running in Colorado. Would that be your
favourite place to run in the world, and why?
A I think it is probably my favourite place to run in
You definitely have
to be a committed
person to run in
Singapore’s hot,
humid climate and
cityscapes.
Q You make a reference to Kurt Vonnegut in
your blogspot. Who has inspired you most in
your running career, be it a literary figure or
anyone at all?
A I appreciate this question. My running
life and my intellectual life are pretty
inextricably linked, and I think I am
motivated and inspired more in my running life by ideas
and philosophical ideals than I am by nearly any athletic
performer or performance. So, I think the writings of
some of my favourite authors/thinkers – David Foster
Wallace, Edward Abbey, Jonathan Franzen, Jack Turner
all come to mind-influence my running most.
Most of my inspiration comes from the notions
of living authentically, with more awareness and
compassion. Running in the mountains helps me with
all of that. Beyond that, I am probably most inspired
by pioneering mountain athletes such as Reinhold
Messner, Bruno Brunod, and Ueli Steck – guys who
pushed (and are pushing) the limits of speed in the
mountains.

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World Food Fair
Let your taste buds venture
the world all in the comfort
of Jurong Point.
5 April - 5 May 2013
the perfect
TIME TO
Pets Picnic
JP2 Open - Air Plaza
13 April 2013, 6PM - 8PM
Toast with JP
Here’s to Jurong Point!
Redeem a miniature
bottle of wine*.
Calling all pet lovers!
Bring your pets down for
a picnic at Jurong Point!
Grand Prize
Win dining vouchers
worth $1,000 each! Spend a
minimum of $208* in 3
combined same-day receipts
for 1 chance. Savour the
gastronomic delights
Jurong Point has to offer!
SHIOK!/Extra SHIOK! members
are entitled to double the chances.
Great Dining Offers
7 April - 5 May 2013
Look out for incredible dining
offers during Jurong Point’s
month of dining delights! During
this period, selected Jurong Point
tenants will be offering dishes
at a special price! Pick up the
flyer from our Customer Service
Counters today.
Toast with JP
Spend a minimum of $228*
in 3 combined same-day
receipts to redeem a
miniature bottle of wine.
SHIOK!/Extra SHIOK! members
need only spend $208*.
World Food Fair
JP1 Centre Stage
12 - 21 April 2013
Let your taste buds venture
the world and savour an
abundance of international
delights all in the comfort of
Jurong Point.
JP Food Trail
15 April 2013 onwards
Eat your way around
Jurong Point and redeem a
limited edition lunch box!
Simply download the
Jurong Point app @
or
to find out more.
*Terms and conditions apply. For more information, please visit Customer Service Counters located at JP1, Level 1 and JP2, Level 3 or visit www.jurongpoint.com.sg
Beneficiary:
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Issue 1: 12 - 25 April 2013 JPeeps P11
Our Peeps
Workmates
and
Soulmates
Some people are married to their jobs, but
Aidah and Faizal are married because of
their jobs. They found love some 12 years
ago, while working at Jurong Point.
Aidah and Faizal sitting pretty at the spot where they started courting 12 years ago
“I don’t know what happened…” said Faizal, with a trace
of genuine bewilderment. “Maybe it was God’s will, I
always seemed to bump into her on dates,” recalled Faizal.
“I always thought he was changing partners because I
always saw him with a different girl,” added Aidah.
The turning point came after an accidental encounter
at a club. The co-workers got to talking. “I don’t have a
girlfriend, you don’t have a boyfriend. Since we always
quarrel, why don’t we give it a try?” Faizal recalls saying.
Things moved on rapidly from there. Faizal went and
shattered every misconception Aidah had entertained about
him. A loving and attentive boyfriend, he would always
send her home on his bike even if his shift finished earlier
than hers. Love happened, marriage followed.
As Faizal put it, “The company has always been fair
to me, so I feel that I must be fair to the company.” Both
Faizal and Aidah gratefully acknowledged the career
path that Jurong Point has laid out for each of them, and
expressed a sense of pride in the phenomenal growth that
they have witnessed in the mall.
“As Jurong Point has grown, so have our job scopes and
responsibilities. We grow together,” remarked Aidah.
As for their working styles, it’s clear that both Aidah
and Faizal treat their staff like family and friends, choosing
to cooperate together knowing that each person will pull his
or her own weight, rather than pulling rank.
For Faizal, satisfaction is “when you can settle something
as fast as possible, without wasting funds”. For Aidah,
satisfaction stems
from “being able to
calm an unhappy
customer and end it
nicely – that’s a happy
day for me!”
Faizal at work in the Control Room
Even though we travel
around and go window
shopping, we always seem
to end up at Jurong Point.
BEGINNING… AND ENDING UP AT JURONG POINT
Since Aidah and Faizal live across the road from Jurong
Point, less than a 10-minute walk away, they spend a lot
of their time after hours at the mall. “With FairPrice open
24 hours a day, you can get everything you want here, any
time of the day or night,” said Aidah. ”Even though we
travel around and go window shopping, we always seem to
end up at Jurong Point,” added Faizal.
And there you have it. A love story that began at Jurong
Point, and always ‘ends up’ happily, over and over again, at
Jurong Point.
How many other love stories have begun and developed
into ‘happily ever after’ endings at Jurong Point? If you
know of one – maybe it’s your own, perhaps it’s the
story of another couple you know – please email us at
JPeeps@jurongpoint.com.sg and share!
AN UNLIKELY COUPLE
Aidah is a vivacious Customer Service
Officer and Team Leader with seven staff
under her care. Faizal is a handsome
Maintenance Supervisor with a team
of 11 that reports to him. Both Faizal
and Aidah have been working at Jurong
Point since 1999 and 2001 respectively. Twelve years later,
they are happily married with a little girl of five, and still
love working at Jurong Point. Their funny love story warms
the heart.
At first, Faizal and Aidah were not interested in each
other. In fact, Faizal was so disinterested that he gladly
passed her phone number to an infatuated friend who
bugged and begged him for an introduction to the colleague
that left him cold. Soon, disinterest turned into dislike.
“I didn’t quite like her,” said Faizal.
“I also didn’t like him,” piped up Aidah.
The company has always
been fair to me, so I feel
that I must be fair to the
company.
“He went from my enemy to my lover… and
it wouldn’t have happened if not for Jurong
Point,” summed up Aidah.
“My enemy is my lover. She has to be mean
to me sometimes, otherwise there would be
no honest communication,” added Faizal.
Faizal recalled the Malay saying that their colleagues
used to say, “Selalu gaduh nanti satu hari kawin,” recalled
Faizal. In English? “You quarrel every day, you’ll end up in
marriage.” How ever did they know?
LOVING THEIR WORK
It seems that Faizal and Aidah are married to their jobs as
well as to each other. Even when not on a shift, Faizal is
on call around the clock, problem-solving and advising his
colleagues. Far from resenting it, Aidah understands and
shares his commitment, never hesitating to help a colleague
when a tricky situation arises, on duty or not.
Aidah helping a customer at the Customer Service Counter

P12 JPeeps Issue 1: 12 - 25 April 2013