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Moulmein-KallangTOWN COUNCILtouchpointMICA(P)127/08/2012 April 2013heartlandChingay Paradethrills crowds

Chairman’s MessageThis year’s Chingay Parade was a little more special than others in many ways.Firstly, the brightly-lit and colourful floats travelled through our GRC – fromGilstead Road to Geylang Bahru. Secondly, crowds thronged the streets to catchthe parade and soak in the atmosphere.But, perhaps most heartwarming is the sight of people of all races – Chinese,Malay, Indian, and Eurasian – coming together in a time of celebration. Familiestook the opportunity to have a night out together while neighbours gathered tocatch the parade.This is what a community is about – people coming together in neighbourhoods,interacting with one another, and caring for and looking after each other. This iswhat we call home.Besides the parade, other community activities take place in our Moulmein-KallangGRC and Whampoa SMC. For example, Breakfast with Love is aimed at reaching outto the needy in Kampong Glam while Project Butterfly looks after low income andhomebound residents in Whampoa. These are just some of the many initiatives ledby our grassroots organisations and other community groups.If each of us looks out for our neighbours and contributes what we can, our townwill indeed be a testimony to others and a wonderful place to live in.ContentsEnvironmentPhase 1 of ABC Waters Projects to be 03completed next yearA place to meet friends 04A creative solution 04Enhancing our living environment 05Yours sincerely,Denise Phua, ChairmanMeet-the-people Sessionskolam ayerAssoc Prof Yaacob IbrahimMinister for Communications and Information & Minister-in-chargeof Muslim Affairs, MP for Moulmein – Kallang GRCVenue: Block 64 Kallang Bahru #01-373 Singapore 330064Day: Every Monday (except public holidays)Time: 8.00pm Tel: 6293 6443 Fax: 6299 8570Venue: Block 52 Sims Place #01-138 Singapore 380052Day: Last Wednesday of the month (except public holidays)Time: 8.00pm Tel: 6742 3108 Fax: 6748 5901Mr Lui Tuck YewMinister for Transport, MP for Moulmein – Kallang GRCVenue: Block 52 Kent Road #01-23 Singapore 210052Day: Every Monday (except public holidays)Time: 8.00pm Tel: 6293 0592 Fax: 6296 8840Ms Denise Phua Lay PengChairman of Moulmein – Kallang Town CouncilMP for Moulmein – Kallang GRCVenue: Block 462 Crawford Lane #03-33 Singapore 190462Day: Every Wednesday (except eves of and public holidays)Time: 8.00pm Tel: 6292 1784 Fax: 6293 1210Mr Edwin Tong Chun FaiVice Chairman of Moulmein – Kallang Town CouncilMP for Moulmein – Kallang GRCmoulmeinkampong glamjalan besarPeopleHeartland Chingay Parade thrills 06crowdsBowling tournament draws 150 07Telematch brings out the 07kampong spiritKolam Ayer hands out Edusave awards 08An engaging Lunar New Year 08Serving breakfast with love 09Project Butterfly brings smiles to 09needy Whampoa residents02 TouchPointVenue: Block 806 King George’s Avenue #03-222 Singapore 200806Day: Every Wednesday (except public holidays)Time: 8.00pm Tel: 6297 1616 Fax: 6299 9507Mr Heng Chee HowSenior Minister of State, Prime Minister’s OfficeMP for Whampoa SMCWHAMPOAVenue: Block 85 Whampoa Drive #01-248 Singapore 320085Day: Every Monday (except public holidays)Time: 8.00pm Tel: 6255 8986 Fax: 6352 4359HeartArt with heart 10Islamic Restaurant 10Cleaner air for a healthier Singapore 12Keep our common areas clutter-free 12

Environment会 友 的 好 去 处A place to meet friendsGardening, exercising or simply relaxing over a game of chess. Enjoy your favouritehobbies and catch up with your neighbours at the same time at these newlyconstructed and upgraded facilities.Community Garden atBlk 49 Whampoa SouthBeforeBeforeBeforeSenior Citizens’ Fitness Corner atBlk 685 Race Course RoadSenior Citizens’ Fitness Corner atBlk 76/77 Lorong LimauBeforeBeforeCommunity Plaza atBlk 15 Upper Boon Keng RoadResidents’ Corner atBlk 4 Beach RoadA creative solution有 创 意 的 解 决 方 案The ProblemThe SolutionMotorcyclists were riding on walkways, posing danger toresidents and creating noise and cleanliness problems.Town Council staff brainstormed and came upwith the idea of specially-designed barriers.04 TouchPoint

EnvironmentEnhancing our living environment 改 善 居 住 环 境These improvement projects willbenefit and make life even betterfor residents.Street SoccerCourt at Blk 801French RoadCovered Walkway and Drop-offPorch at Blk 64 Kallang BahruPark Shelter atBlk 103 Ah Hood RoadPROJECTS FOR THIS FINANCIAL YEAR (APRIL 2013 TO MARCH 2014)Children’s PlaygroundCommunity Garden• Blk 2A Upper Boon Keng Road • Blk 23 Bendemeer Road• Blk 3B Upper Boon Keng Road • Blk 62/ 59B Geylang Bahru• Blk 18/19 Jalan Sultan• Blk 58 Geylang Bahru• Blk 57 Geylang Bahru• Blk 101 Jalan Rajah• Blk 672 Klang Lane• Blk 108C McNair Road• Blk 105 Jalan Rajah• Blk 98 Whampoa Drive• Blk 54 Jalan Ma’morFitness Corner• Blk 2D Upper Boon Keng Road• Blk 1 Maude Road• Blk 18/ 19 Jalan Sultan• Blk 106/ 108 Jalan RajahStreet Soccer Court• Blk 22 Boon Keng Road• Blk 801 French Road• Blk 11 Farrer Park RoadCovered Walkway• Blk 31 to 32 Bendemeer Road• Blk 2 St George’s Road toBendemeer Secondary School• Blk 63 to 64 Kallang Bahru• Blk 64 to 65 Kallang Bahru• Blk 9 Gloucester Road to Blk48A Dorset Road• Blk 112 McNair Road to Blk108A MSCPCommunity Hall• Blk 31/ 32 Bendemeer RoadDrop-off Porch/ CoveredWalkway• Blk 64 Kallang BahruRamp• Blk 23 St George’s Road• Blk 639 Veerasamy RoadImprovement to Open Space• Blk 18/ 19 Jalan SultanMulti-Purpose Court• Blk 668 Chander RoadPark Shelter• Blk 103 Ah Hood RoadThe ResultMotorcyclistsare preventedfrom riding onthe walkway,for thesafety of ourresidents.Care was taken to ensure access forwheelchair users and people pushingprams or trolleys was not blocked.TouchPoint 05

PeopleYoung and old were amongpeople of all races who caughtthe “once in ten years” Chingay@Central parade that travelledthrough Moulmein-Kallang GRCon March 9.Perched on top of the lead float inthe parade were all the Moulmein-Kallang GRC and Whampoa SMCMPs. Starting from Gilstead Road,the parade stopped by NorthBridge Garden along North BridgeRoad and Geylang West CC beforeending in front of the Moulmein-Kallang Town Council office alongGeylang Bahru.Lining the streetsin anticipation妆 艺 深 入 民 心heartlandChingay Paradethrills crowdsWarm welcome at Kolam AyerA host of activities were plannedat each stop point. At NorthBridge Garden, Lew Siew Moi wasthrilled to be able to catch theparade in her neighbourhood. “Iwatched the Chingay Parade theother day. I am so happy to seethe floats here,” said the 62-yearoldresident, who was there withher family and neighbours.Rowell Road resident Yvonne Ngmade her way to North BridgeGarden to watch the paradewith her family. “I find the floatsinteresting and thoroughlyenjoyed the activities andparade,” said the 18-year-oldpolytechnic student.The parade closed with a bangas the MPs lit 18 strings of livefirecrackers.Live firecrackersGeylang Bahru resident Tesan,36, who brought his wife andtwo children to the parade, wasdelighted to be able to catchthe fireworks. “I like everything– the activities, atmosphere andgoodie bags,” he enthused.Huge crowd at the final stop06 TouchPoint

PeopleBowling tournamentdraws 150 保 龄 球 赛Some 150 bowlers and guests turned up for theannual Moulmein-Kallang GRC and WhampoaSMC Bowling Tournament held at Planet Bowl@Civil Service Club on January 20.Spearheaded this year by Moulmein division, theevent is aimed at bringing residents of all agesand mixed abilities to participate in recreationaland fun activities. It helped to promote interactionand widen social networks through communitysports among residents.Gracing the occasion were Members of Parliamentof Moulmein-Kallang GRC and Whampoa SMC.WinnersTeamKolam Ayer (Champion) and Moulmein (1st Runner up)High Series Men ChampionRichard Sng (Moulmein)High Series Women ChampionJuliana Ching Mui Khim (Kolam Ayer)Individual ChampionRichard Sng (Moulmein)竞 技 带 出 甘 榜 精 神Telematch brings outthe kampong spiritThere’s something about the telematch thatbrings out the friendly competitive spiritin both young and old. Even the rain could notdampen the kampong spirit at Telematch 2013held at Hong Wen School on March 2.The five divisions in Moulmein-Kallang GRC andWhampoa SMC pitted our skills against oneanother in games such as goli-panjang and thethree-legged race.Kolam Ayer division emerged the winners buteveryone involved had a wonderful time.“I thoroughly enjoyed myself at the event andwish that I can take part in the telematch nextyear,” said 15-year-old Madhu Bharathi Elango.Besides the telematch, participants also had theopportunity to delight in nostalgic food such asding ding candy, kacang puteh and ice ball.Stamford Primary School, Bendemeer PrimarySchool, Raffles Institution, and National JuniorCollege set up stalls to raise fund for charities.TouchPoint 07

PeopleKolam Ayer hands out Edusave awards哥 南 亚 逸 奖 励 学 生Nearly 900 students in Kolam Ayer received Edusave awards indecentralised ceremonies held in various RCs in Decemberand January.They received awards such as Edusave Scholarship Award,Edusave Merit Bursary Award, Edusave Good Leadership (Eagles)Award, Good Progress Award, and Edusave Character Award.Together with their family members, they had the opportunityto interact and have photos taken with Assoc Prof YaacobIbrahim. The photos were printed on-the-spot by professionalphotographers.An engaging Lunar New Year快 乐 的 新 年Lunar New Year is always a good time to celebrate and Jalan Besarconstituency organised gatherings to revel in the occasion.At the Estate Engagement and Lunar New Year Gathering atBoon Keng RC on February 23, MP Edwin Tong took theopportunity to share greetings, food and a little conversationwith residents. Besides the exchange of views, the event also featured the traditional lo hei and lightrefreshment.Celebrations also took place throughout the various RCs while more than 600 residents enjoyedbanquet dinners, lo hei, stage performances, and lucky draws at Jalan Besar and Geylang West CCs. Withgood food, good friends and good cheer, it was a Lunar New Year to remember.08 TouchPoint

HeartArt with heart充 满 爱 心 的 美 术Moulmein Dunearn Neighbourhood Committee andMoulmein CCC jointly organised an Art Therapy sessionfor the elderly residents of St Theresa’s Home on March 9.St Theresa’s Home, which is located at 45 UpperThomson Road within the Moulmein-Kallang GRC,was established in 1935 to provide housing, food andmedical care to the elderly. It was adopted by theMoulmein Grassroots Organisations in 2010 as partthe constituency’s Active Volunteerism Programme,which aims to connect more of our residents withopportunities for volunteer work.The recent Art Therapy session is just one example ofthe activities organised by the Moulmein GrassrootsOrganisations for the various homes in the community.Islamic Restaurant黄 姜 饭Sultans, presidents and ministers are amongthe many fans of the nasi beryani dished out byIslamic Restaurant along North Bridge Road.Founded by Abdul Rahman in 1921, the restauranthas come a long way but the food remains just asappealing and appetising as it was before. The founderwas the master chef of the famous Alsagoff family priorto setting up his restaurant.Now owned by his grandson Kalil, Islamic Restaurantcontinues to draw the crowd with its unique version ofnasi beryani, a dish of Turkish-Indian origin and cookedthe dum way, where the rice and meat are cookedtogether.“My grandfather surveyed the market and wanted toproduce a version of nasi beryani that could cater tothe masses. He then developed a recipe that appealedto all,” said Kalil.The restaurant is renowned not just in Singapore but alsoacross the region. It counts among its customers formerPresident Yusoff Ishak, former and current SingaporeMinisters, and royal families in Brunei and Malaysia.10 TouchPointThe mouth-wateringrange of beryaniLunch time crowd tucking in10%Islamic Restaurant745 North Bridge Road Singapore 198713Tel: 6298 7563Mr Kalil• Valid for both dine-in and takeaway• Only original coupons will be accepted• Valid until July 31, 2013TouchPoint April 2013

HeartProceeds from this advertisement will go towards helping the Needy Residents in Moulmein-Kallang Town.TouchPoint 11

HeartHousekeepingCleaner air for a healthier SingaporeSince January 15, more public areas have gonesmoke-free to further limit the exposure of thepublic to the harmful effects of second-handtobacco smoke. The five areas are:享 有 更 新 鲜 的 空 气• Common areas of residential buildings• Covered linkways and walkways• Overhead pedestrian bridges• Within five-metre radius of bus shelters[smoking at bus stops not allowed fromOctober 2005]• Hospital outdoor compounds [smoking insidehospital buildings not allowed from July 1988]Smokers who flout the law can be issued afine of up to $1,000.Cleaner air will not just benefit members of thecommunity who are non-smokers but smokersas well.Keep our common areas clutter-free 请 保 持 公 共 场 所 通 畅 无 阻Please do not obstruct our common corridors and staircases. In times of emergency, having a clutter-freepassageway may just save lives!Moulmein-Kallang Town CouncilBlock 70 Geylang Bahru #01-2719 Singapore 330070 I Tel 6298 9222 I Fax 6293 2117SMS/MMS 9720 1846 I Email feedback@mktc.org.sg I Website www.mktc.org.sg12 TouchPoint