On Sunday, 22 August 2010, Masjid An-Nahdah at Bishan East Street 14 hosted a special inter-faith ifta by bringing friends and leaders among the different religious faith, community and residents to break fast together. The event was especially memorable as it is a rare opportunity for all five Advisors to Grassroots Organisations for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC to gather at a single ifta session. Members of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, DPM Wong Kan Seng, Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen, Mayor Zainudin Nordin, Ms Josephine Teo and last but not least, Mr Hri Kumar, were joined by more than 100 guests at the event.
Earlier, some 120 youths discussed integration issues of new citizens into Singapore, and how they can help play a bigger role in community bonding.
..The Bishan East Blog Team..
23 August, 2010
20 August, 2010
Bishan East Mid-Autumn Festival on Sunday, 19 September 2010
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| From Mid-Autumn Festival |
The Bishan East GROs will be organising the annual Mid-Autumn Festival celebration for the community and residents on Sunday, 19 September 2010. Ticket are at an attractive price of $2 per person. So come down with your family and children to enjoy a fun-filled evening!
..The Bishan East Blog Team..
19 August, 2010
Bishan boy win Singapore’s first Youth Olympic Games medal
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| From Bishan East SYOG Medalist |
17-year-old Daryl Tan won a bronze medal in taekwondo at the Youth Olympic Games on Monday, 16 August. He gave us our first Youth Olympic Games medal. Daryl kicked and fought hard despite having groin injuries to earn a place in Singapore’s sports history. In doing so, he made all of Singapore proud.
What is especially heartening to me is that Daryl is our own Bishan boy. He is a student at Raffles Institution and he stays with his parents at Bishan Street 12.
In congratulating on his medal-winning feat, I wrote him a letter saying, “Your tenacious fighting spirit is inspiring. Continue to train hard and set higher goals for yourself in taekwondo. Your fighting spirit will see you excel in the sport.”
Daryl has not only flown Singapore’s flag high by winning Singapore’s first Youth Olympic Games Medal, he has made all of us in Bishan community proud of his achievements.
Wong Kan Seng
11 August, 2010
Happy 45th National Day, Singapore!
Bishan East ushered in Singapore's 45th National Day with a full weekend of celebrations and events. On Saturday, 7 August 2010, more than 4,500 guests attended the Bishan East National Dinner at the open field beside the Bishan Circle Line MRT Station. This year, a record of 450 tables of guests attended the significant event in celebration of Singapore 45th birthday. The event was organised by Mr William Lee and his team of dedicated grassroots leaders to bring the festivity and joy to the Bishan East Heartlands. During the event, DPM Wong Kan Seng, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, and MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, delivered his National Day message and launched his personal website to connect with the younger generation using the New Media.
Following this, on National Day, DPM Wong joined 900 residents at the Bishan Community Club for the National Day Observance Ceremony. Despite the rain, there was a strong turnout from supportive residents who took part in the Family Colouring Competition and Community Song session. This year, 2 deserving and long-serving grassroots leaders were given the Nation Day Awards. We wish to congratulate Mr Lau Cheng Nam, Treasurer for Bishan East Zone 6 RC for being conferred the Public Service Star (BBM). We would also like to congratulate Ms Frances Tang, Chairperson, Bishan East Zone 3 RC for being awarded the Public Service Medal (PBM) title by His Excellency, Mr S.R Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore.
..The Bishan East Blog Team..
Following this, on National Day, DPM Wong joined 900 residents at the Bishan Community Club for the National Day Observance Ceremony. Despite the rain, there was a strong turnout from supportive residents who took part in the Family Colouring Competition and Community Song session. This year, 2 deserving and long-serving grassroots leaders were given the Nation Day Awards. We wish to congratulate Mr Lau Cheng Nam, Treasurer for Bishan East Zone 6 RC for being conferred the Public Service Star (BBM). We would also like to congratulate Ms Frances Tang, Chairperson, Bishan East Zone 3 RC for being awarded the Public Service Medal (PBM) title by His Excellency, Mr S.R Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore.
..The Bishan East Blog Team..
04 August, 2010
BEZ2 Block 130 Visit, 29 July 2010
On Thursday, 29 July 2010, the final block visit for the month of July was held at Block 130 in Bishan East RC Zone 2. On that evening, Mr Wong Kan Seng, who is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, visited a total of 96 households at the block.
DPM Wong was hosted by the RC Zone 2 Chairman Mr Chia Pen Chuen and his fellow grassroots leaders and accompanied by officers from the Town Council, LTA, Police and NEA. During the visit, many residents gave feedback eagerly to DPM Wong on the living environment, conservancy and housing issues. Several praised the good and efficient work done by the Town Council in keeping Bishan East clean and are thankful for the safe and secured environment.
For the month of August, we have in store for Bishan East residents a new platform to share with you the developments and happenings within our estate. Do keep a lookout for the next update to this blog.
Last but not least, wishing all Bishan East residents and Singaporeans a Happy National Day as we celebrate 45 years of nationhood.
..The Bishan East Blog Team..
DPM Wong was hosted by the RC Zone 2 Chairman Mr Chia Pen Chuen and his fellow grassroots leaders and accompanied by officers from the Town Council, LTA, Police and NEA. During the visit, many residents gave feedback eagerly to DPM Wong on the living environment, conservancy and housing issues. Several praised the good and efficient work done by the Town Council in keeping Bishan East clean and are thankful for the safe and secured environment.
For the month of August, we have in store for Bishan East residents a new platform to share with you the developments and happenings within our estate. Do keep a lookout for the next update to this blog.
Last but not least, wishing all Bishan East residents and Singaporeans a Happy National Day as we celebrate 45 years of nationhood.
..The Bishan East Blog Team..
22 July, 2010
BEZ1 Block 102 House Visit, 15 July 2010
Tucked at a serene and peaceful corner of Bishan East RC Zone 1, Block 102 buzzed with excited residents who looked forward to the house visit by their Member of Parliament, Mr Wong Kan Seng. Mr Wong is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs and Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC. On 15 July 2010, Mr Wong Kan Seng visited 92 households to obtain feedback from his residents.
The visit was hosted by the RC Chairperson Mdm Paridah and her fellow grassroots leaders and accompanied by officers representing the HDB, Town Council Police, NEA and LTA. Many residents commented that the estate is very well looked after by the Town Council. In fact, there is a handful of households who moved out of Bishan East but moved back subsequently as they missed the conveniences of a centralised location which is served by plentiful amenities. Many residents are grateful that DPM Wong for helped to bring in the HDB Home Improvement Program that would enhance their homes.
Here are the photos taken during the block visit.
..The Bishan East Blog Team..
The visit was hosted by the RC Chairperson Mdm Paridah and her fellow grassroots leaders and accompanied by officers representing the HDB, Town Council Police, NEA and LTA. Many residents commented that the estate is very well looked after by the Town Council. In fact, there is a handful of households who moved out of Bishan East but moved back subsequently as they missed the conveniences of a centralised location which is served by plentiful amenities. Many residents are grateful that DPM Wong for helped to bring in the HDB Home Improvement Program that would enhance their homes.
Here are the photos taken during the block visit.
..The Bishan East Blog Team..
BISHAN EAST RACIAL HARMONY DAY 2010
On the Saturday evening of 17 July 2010, Bishan East ushered in the annual Racial Harmony Day. The aim of the event was to foster an awareness and a deeper sense of understanding between the major ethnic races among our community in Bishan East. Mr Wong Kan Seng, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC was the special guest for the evening.
Guests, residents and grassroots leaders were treated to a evening packed with cultural performances with themes which centred around our major groups. In an impromptu speech, DPM Wong stressed on the importance of peaceful coexistence as the bedrock to Singapore's growth and development. Not forgetting the performers, he also expressed his appreciation and thanks for the hardwork and efforts put in by the organisers and the school performers for this important event.
Here are the photos taken during the event.
..The Bishan East Blog Team..
Guests, residents and grassroots leaders were treated to a evening packed with cultural performances with themes which centred around our major groups. In an impromptu speech, DPM Wong stressed on the importance of peaceful coexistence as the bedrock to Singapore's growth and development. Not forgetting the performers, he also expressed his appreciation and thanks for the hardwork and efforts put in by the organisers and the school performers for this important event.
Here are the photos taken during the event.
..The Bishan East Blog Team..
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