BEZ2 Block 131 House Visit, 20 January 2011

In the second monthly house visit program, DPM Wong Kan Seng visited Block 131 at Bishan East RC Zone 2 on 20 January 2011. DPM Wong was hosted by RC Chairman Mr Chia Pen Chuen and was accompanied by agency officers from the HDB, NEA, Town Council and LTA. During the walk about, many residents gave DPM Wong positive feedback about their living environment. Despite the relatively higher prices in Bishan area, many residents who bought their homes from the resale market are attracted to the safe and clean living environment as well as the centralised location.

BISHAN EAST EMB 2011

On Saturday, 15 January, 266 students from Bishan East received the Edusave Scholarship and Edusave Merit Bursary from the hands of Mr Wong Kan Seng, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security. DPM Wong is also the Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC.

In his speech, DPM Wong explained the importance of a good education as an asset for resource scare Singapore. Each year, the government invests heavily in education to equip Singaporeans to face the challenges of global competition. On the ground, grassroots organisations also support such efforts by raising funds and helping to set up educational centres. Highlights of such efforts are the recent set up of the $3.1 million Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC Community Scholarship Scheme and the Hampton Pre-School.

BEZ1 Block 110 House Visit, 6 January 2011

Happy New Year to all our Bishan East residents!

For 2011, the new series of block visits started at block 110 at Bishan East RC Zone 1. On the evening of 6 January 2011, DPM Wong Kan Seng visited the households of block 110. During the visit, DPM Wong invited residents to give their feedback and asked for their suggestions and proposals to improve the physical environment. DPM Wong was warmly hosted by the RC members of Zone 1 and accompanied by officers from agencies such as the Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council, HDB, Police and Land Transport Authority.

Applications for the Bishan-Toa Payoh Community Scholarships Opens

The Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC has open applications for the Bishan-Toa Payoh Community Scholarship Scheme. Click the link below for more information on the scholarships and to download the application form.

Scholarship Application Form Jan 2011


The deadline for submitting the completed form is 18 February 2010.

BEZ6 Block 167 House Visit, 15 December 2010

DPM Wong Kan Seng visited Block 167 on Wednesday evening. Hosting the visit was Miss Lee Ker Hwa, Zone 6 RC Chairperson, her fellow grassroots leaders and officers from the HDB, Town Council, LTA and the police. Many residents eagerly invited DPM Wong into their homes for refreshment and chit-chats. Residents took this opportunity to share with their special guest many of their thoughts and suggestions to improve their living environment. Many are looking forward to the start of the Neighbourhood Renewal Program that would bring extra sports and recreational facilities along the canal and jogging track.

BISHAN EAST LUNAR NEW YEAR GARDEN PARTY

The Bishan East Grassroots Organisations would be organising the Bishan East Lunar New Year Garden Party for residents to welcome the Year of the Rabbit in 2011. The garden party would be held at the popular Bishan East Community Park in the estate where residents could view the live performances under the stars while enjoying the sumptuous spread of food among their family and loved ones. The Guest-of-Honour is DPM Wong Kan Seng, Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC and Advisor of Bishan East GRO. Tickets are priced at the $3 per person and are available at the Bishan Community Club. So come down and join us on Saturday, 12 February 2010!

BEZ5 Block 149 House Visit, 2 December 2010

The month of December brings about a slower pace with the start of the school for residents of Bishan East. With a more leisurely mood and the cooler weather in December, residents welcomed the door-to-door house visit of DPM Wong Kan Seng, Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC on 2 December 2010. During the block visit, Mr Wong invited residents to share their thoughts freely on what further improvements or upgrading works the residents wish for. Many residents commented that Bishan East estate is already being served by unsurpassed level of amenities and conveniences. Several complimented the proactive service attitude of the Town Council staffs who looked after the conservancy issues. In general, residents rate Bishan East as a highly liveable estate and are not willing to consider making another estate to make their homes.