Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, Mr Wong Kan Seng, visited residents at Block 190 at Bishan East RC Zone 3 on the Thursday evening of 12 August. Mr Wong, who is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs visited a total of 76 households in that evening to listen to feedback and suggestions from residents on how to improve the estate.
The visit was hosted by the RC Chairperson Mdm Tang Po Tim’s team of fellow grassroots leaders and accompanied by officers representing the HDB, Town Council Police, NEA and LTA. Overwhelming number of residents agreed unanimously that the estate is well looked after by the Town Council with many conveniences of a centralised location which is served by plentiful amenities. From an early Chinese graveyard, many residents still find it unbelievable that Bishan East has become one of the priciest housing estate centred in Singapore and served by two MRT lines.
Here are the photos taken during the block visit.
..The Bishan East Blog Team..
24 August, 2010
PAP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STUDY AWARD 2010
On Tuesday evening, 24 August 2010, DPM Wong Kan Seng was invited to give away the PAP Community Foundation (PCF) Study Award to a deserving student Ms Regina Ng Hui Xuan. Regina is selected by the PAP Community Foundation as one of the recipients for the PCF Study Award 2010.
Regina Ng and her family lives in Bishan East estate and was a former student of the Bishan East PCF kindergardent. She completed her GCE'O' levels and was admitted into Republic Polytechnic where she is currently pursing a full-time Diploma in Biotechnology.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be presenting to Regina the certificate at a presentation ceremony to be held during the PCF Day 2010 on Sunday, 5 September 2010, at the National Museum of Singapore.
Heartiest congratulations from Bishan East to Regina and keep up your good work!
..The Bishan East Blog Team..
Regina Ng and her family lives in Bishan East estate and was a former student of the Bishan East PCF kindergardent. She completed her GCE'O' levels and was admitted into Republic Polytechnic where she is currently pursing a full-time Diploma in Biotechnology.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be presenting to Regina the certificate at a presentation ceremony to be held during the PCF Day 2010 on Sunday, 5 September 2010, at the National Museum of Singapore.
Heartiest congratulations from Bishan East to Regina and keep up your good work!
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| From PCF Study Award 2010 |
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| From PCF Study Award 2010 |
..The Bishan East Blog Team..
23 August, 2010
Inter-Faith Ifta@Masjid An-Nahdah
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..
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..
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..
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