Dear Residents,Mountbatten is home to a diverse community of about 42,000 residents; around 60 per cent live in apartments, condominiums or landed properties, while the other 40 percent live in HDB housing estates comprising 2-room rental flats, 3-/4-room flats to 5-room executive apartments. This is the very first issue of our ‘kampung’ newsletter Connect @ MOUNTBATTEN, put together by residents, for residents of Mountbatten. Through this newsletter, we wish to share with you the goings-on around the estate, such as improvement works and community activities which are organised throughout the year. We also hope to reach out to more of you, to get to know you better and to allow you to know your neighbours better through the community activities organised. Ultimately, our aim is to build a warm and cohesive community for all of you living in Mountbatten. If you have suggestions as to how we can improve the estate, please do share them with us. Better yet, get involved in grassroots organisations and help us help you. I look forward to your participation and support for our activities and sincerely hope that you will find Connect @ MOUNTBATTEN informative and engaging.

Penduduk yang Budiman,Mountbatten merupakan tempat tinggal bagi lebih 42,000 penduduk. Ia terdiri daripada masyarakat berbilang kaum. Lebih dari 60% penduduknya tinggal di apartmen, kondominium atau perumahan privet. Selebihnya, sebanyak 40% tinggal di estet perumahan HDB yang merangkumi flat sewa 2 bilik serta flat beli dari 3 hingga 5 bilik apartmen eksekutif. Ini merupakan edisi pertama majalah tempatan kita – Connect@MOUNTBATTEN. Di dalam majalah ini, kami ingin berkongsi sama dengan penduduk-penduduk Mountbatten tentang kerja-kerja peningkatan yang dijalankan di sekitaran estet. Ia juga mengandungi berita terkini mengenai kegiatan-kegiatan serta acara-acara kemasyarakatan yang dianjurkan sepanjang tahun. Kami berharap dapat mendekati lebih ramai penduduk serta membolehkan anda mengenali jiran-jiran anda dengan lebih dekat lagi melalui kegiatan kemasyarakatn yang kami anjurkan. . Matlamat kami adalah untuk membina sebuah masyarakat yang berhemah serta bersepadu bagi penduduk Mountbatten. Jika anda mempunyai saranan-saranan yang dapat mempertingkatkan lagi estet ini, tampillah ke hadapan. Lebih baik lagi, jika anda dapat melibatkan diri di dalam kegiatan-kegiatan akar umbi agar anda dapat membantu kami demi membantu anda. Saya mengalu-alukan penyertaan serta sokongan anda di dalam acara-acara yang kami anjurkan. Semoga Connect @ MOUNTBATTEN menjadi sebuah majalah yang dapat memenuhi citarasa anda.

1. Small and frequent meals Take six to eight smaller meals and snacks.

2. Eat protein foodstuffs each time you eat If  you are a vegetarian, find a protein source such as whey

protein shakes, which is easily available from health shops.

 3. Veggies in each mealtime Ensure that there are vegetables on your plate at each meal.

4. Eat non-vegetable carbohydrates only after exercise Reward yourself after building up a bit of sweat by having a non-

vegetable carbohydrate. For the rest of the day, eat your lean protein and a delicious selection of fruits and vegetables.

 5. Healthy fats are a must There are three types of dietary fat-saturated (butter, dairy

products, meat), monounsaturated (olive oil) and polyunsaturated rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 (corn oil, salmon). Equal parts of each can improve your health.

 6. Drinking liquids like water and green tea Your best choices in liquid or fluid intake are water and green tea. 

 7. Focus on whole foods You will do best with whole, largely unprocessed foods like

orange, instead of orange juice.

Most people, from novice to gym rat, require at least 3000 calories a day to gain muscle. The seven golden rules for that perfect gym routine with a healthy diet are as follows:

MountbattEn CoMMEMoratESEartH Hour

31 March 2012 @ 8.30pm | Open Field, Blk 1 Pine Close

Bring this cut-out coupon to redeem a special souvenir. Limited to first 200 households.

亲爱的居民，蒙巴登选区的人口约为42,000人。它是一个别具一格的社区。大约60%的居民居住在私人住屋，共管公寓或有地住宅。而其他40%的居民则居住在建屋发展局的政府组屋，包括了两房式的租赁组屋，三/四房式组屋以至五房式的公寓型组屋。 这是首份属于我们”甘榜”的区讯——Connect@MOUNTBATTEN的创刊号，它是由居民合力共同编制给于蒙巴登居民的一份刊物。通过这份区讯，我们希望能够与居民们分享在住宅区周围所发生的事物，例如一些改善工程以及本区整年中所举行的社区活动。 通过所举行的社区活动，我们也希望能够与更多的居民接触以便能更好的认识你们, 同时也让你们能更好的认识你们的邻居。最终, 我们的目的是要建立一个热情及具有凝聚力的社区给于所有住在蒙巴登区的居民。 如果您有任何有关改善本区环境的建议，请与我们分享。更好的是如果您能加入基层组织，那将能协助我们也同时能帮助您自己。 在此我希望能够在不久的将来见到你们的参于并支持我们的活动。同时也真诚地希望您会觉得这是一份能为您提供资讯与参于的区讯——Connect@MOUNTBATTEN。

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1) ElIgIbIlIty a. The Contest is open to all residents of Mountbatten constituency (refer to the centrespread map). Members of Editorial Team of Connect @ MOUNTBATTEN (ETCM) and grassroots leaders are not eligible to participate in this contest. b. Participants must agree to all rules and regulations set out herein.

2) SUbMISSIon a. Designs must be the original work of participants. b. Designs should be submitted via email to connect@mountbatten.com.sg before 30 June 2012. Indicate “Logo Design Contest for Connect @ MOUNTBATTEN” in the email subject. Submissions after the closing date will not be accepted. c. Accepted formats: JPEG or other high compression formats of at least 600 dpi, maximum 1MB in size. d. Include name, age, postal address, contact number, email address and concept of design (50 – 100 words). e. Each participant may submit no more than two entries. f. ETCM is not responsible for any damage or loss of entries. g. ETCM shall have the absolute right to reproduce, publish or exhibit any design submitted for the Contest without any form of notification or payment of compensation to any person. The participant agrees that ETCM shall have the right to modify the winning design and determine the use of the logo in any media with no further reference to the participant.

3) JUdgIng And PRIzE a. Entries will be judged on the originality and creativity of the logo design. b. The owner of the winning design will receive an Apple iPad (Wi-Fi) and see his/her design in print and online. c. The winner will be notified one month after the contest closing date. d. Committee’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entertained.

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HEALTH TIPSMr. Lim Biow ChuanAdviser to Mountbatten Grassroots Organisations

EATIng RIgHTWhen You Exercise

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Mr. Lim Biow ChuanPenasihat bagi Pertubuhan-pertubuhan Akarumbi Mountbatten

The Police have noticed a rise in cases of bicycle theft recently. Based on past incidents, bicycles not secured to fixtures or left unattended and/or unsecured along common corridors of HDB estates are usually targeted. Bicycle owners are advised to take the following preventive measures:

If you are keen to play a part in making your estate a safer place to live in, you can participate in the Citizens-On-Patrol (COP) initiative. Please contact your nearest Neighbourhood Police Centre to find out more about the COP initiative. We appeal to residents who spot any suspicious persons loitering around or tampering with parked bicycles to call the Police at ‘999’ or nearest Neighbourhood Police Centre.

Please contact Mountbatten CC at 6344 7387or Katong CC at 6345 8258 for further details

Dear Residents,Greetings from the Editorial Team of Connect @ MOUNTBATTEN. This newsletter is YOUR

newsletter. It is put together with the sole purpose of connecting with all Mountbatten residents. Our team strives to uphold integrity in our reporting, provide accurate information and serve the interests

and needs of residents. Each publication will focus on a particular theme and in this inaugural issue, we have chosen the theme “AWARENESS”.

Mountbatten Constituency consists of four Resident’s Committees (RC) and four Neighbourhood Committees (NC). For those living in HDB estates, the notice board located at your void deck indicates which RC your block falls under. For the private estates however, it is trickier. Unless you have attended events or functions organised by your NC or have seen the promotional banners for events put up near your residential area, the only way to know is to check out the map in the centre fold.

We are certainly looking forward to bringing you interesting news in and around Mountbatten. We warmly welcome your inputs and suggestions for this newsletter. Drop us an email at connect@mountbatten.com.sg.

A special event “All About Sweden” was held at Katong Community Centre on 20 October 2011. The Guest-of-Honour was Swedish Ambassador H.E. Ingemar Dolfe. He was hosted by Mr. Lim Biow Chuan, Adviser to Mountbatten Grassroots Organisations.

“All About Sweden” is part of the World Culture Series launched by the People’s Association. The highlight was when H.E. Ingemar Dolfe shared tips on two Swedish dishes with the 150 guests.

“Arts and culture have always served as important platforms for people to interact and bond. It is a simple yet innovative way for people to connect. A vibrant and resilient community is about interaction, mutual trust and understanding. It is about knowing your neighbours, looking out for and helping one another,” said Mr. Lim when he addressed guests including leaders from MCSTs of condominiums located within Mountbatten in his speech. The evening saw new friendships and ties cemented.

For four months beginning September 2011, Lions Club of Singapore Fullerton partnered Mountbatten CCMC to provide food rations generously donated by individuals and organisations to needy residents of Mountbatten Constituency.

Such partnerships between the CCMC and Voluntary Welfare Ogranisations serve to underscore the ethos of Mountbatten CCMC which is to seek out new and meaningful partnerships with corporates and like-minded organisations for the benefit of residents.

Volunteers hard at work packing the goodies

Our Guest-of-Honour, H.E. Ingemar Dolfe together with Chief Executive Director of the People’s Association

Mr. Yam Ah Mee, our Adviser Mr. Lim Biow Chuan and fellow grassroots leaders

Interesting exhibits about Swedish Culture from Swedish Women’s Educational Association International Singapore

Recipients enjoying the performance on stage

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A Keep your bicycle indoors when not in use.b Secure your bicycle with a durable lock made of 100% hardened steel. A ‘U-Lock’ provides better protection compared to a chain lock or a cable lock.C Have your bicycle engraved or tagged with a security label. An engraved or tagged bicycle stands a better chance of being recovered should it get stolen.

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Yours Sincerely,ETCM (Editorial Team of Connect @ Mountbatten)

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24 March 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tg. Katong Community-in-Bloom talk cum cooking edible plants Katong CC

25 March 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Sunset Brisk walk at Garden by the Bay (East) Garden by the Bay (East)

31 March 8.00 pm – 9.30 pm Mountbatten Commemorates Earth Hour Open Field beside Blk 1 Pine Close

1 April 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Easter celebration at Meyer Meyer Estate

22 April 9.00 am – 12.00 pm Mountbatten Baby Show (6 - 24 months old babies) Mountbatten CC

22 April 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm High Tea and Dialogue with Malay / Muslim Residents Mountbatten CC

6 May 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm House Visit at Meyer Estate Meyer Estate

13 May 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Dialogue with Residents Tg. Rhu private Estate

19 May 6.30 pm – 10.00 pm Mother’s Day Dinner Celebrations Mountbatten CC

26 May 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm High Tea and Dialogue with Indian Residents Katong CC

27 May 9.00 am – 6.00 pm Mountbatten Pickle-ball Challenge Cup Mountbatten CC

AMbER EStAtEFollowing feedback from residents that turning into Mountbatten Road from Tanjong Katong Rd South occasionally required more than two changes of the traffic lights, Adviser Mr. Lim Biow Chuan held several rounds of discussion with LTA and Amber NC’s grassroots leaders. LTA then conducted a traffic impact study and eventually introduced an additional right turning lane to allow more cars to make the turn, greatly reducing the waiting time needed to clear this junction. The improvement work was completed on 16 August 2011.

MEyER EStAtE1. Thanks to a resident’s feedback, there are now receiving ramps along Crescent Road ( Jalan Seaview), enabling pedestrians

with prams to better cross the road with ease.

tAnJong KAtong EStAtE1. Cross junctions within the estate have been continually plagued by accidents and as such, in early 2011, Adviser

Mr. Lim Biow Chuan initiated the formation of a traffic taskforce comprising grassroots leaders, residents and LTA to look into ways to make the estate safer for residents. Following a three-month review, the following measures were put in place:

tAnJong RHU EStAtEResidents around Kampong Arang can look forward to a new fitness corner between Blks 12 and 14. No more excuses for not including a short workout in your daily routine!

PInE CloSE EStAtE1. The opening of the Mountbatten MRT Station along the Circle Line has offered

greater convenience to residents. A covered linkway is being constructed between the station and Blk 5 Pine Close to ensure residents stay dry even if they forget their umbrellas. The expected completion of the covered linkway is end May 2012.

old AIRPoRt EStAtE1. New fitness corner equipment has

been installed in front of Blk 32 Cassia Crescent. (Refer to photos)

2. In addition, drivers may have noticed the implementation of electronic parking at the Cassia Crescent carpark which allows better utilisation of the carparks.

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2. For more than five years, the open field next to Haig Court was surrounded by a rusty old fence and inaccessible to public. Thanks to residents of Haig Court who made a request to Adviser Mr. Lim Biow Chuan, during a dialogue session held in September 2011, this field will soon be ready for community use. The old high fence has been removed and for safety reasons, a low fence will be erected along Haig Road.

• Introduction of “STOP” marking at junctions• Relocation of existing / addition of humps nearer the junctions • Shifting of existing stop line earlier• Chevron markings to narrow the width of the carriageway and to alert motorists of the impending junction• Painting of road kerbs in black and white• Dragon teeth markings to alert motorists to the approaching junction

2. The conversion of Jalan Lima Road to a partial two-way street in January 2012 was the result of grassroots leaders’ feedback on the illegal U-turns being made at this junction. Grassroots Adviser, Mr. Lim Biow Chuan, worked closely with LTA and grassroots leaders to effect a change that allows motorists to turn into Jalan Lima from Old Airport Road, providing greater access to the driveway and taxi stand at Mountbatten MRT Station. (Refer to photo)

2. In addition, the walk to East Coast Park via the Katong Park underpass is now more pleasant – a covered ramp and shelter have been added to the underpass entrances and a granolithic finish has replaced the worn tiles. The underpass near Makena will be similarly upgraded soon. (Refer to photos)

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On 26 December last year, residents gathered in the multi-purpose hall of Mountbatten CC in a Christmas celebration jointly organised by Mountbatten CCMC, YEC and Old Airport RC. Participants of the party included children from TOUCH Young Arrows as well as members of the Singapore Association for the Deaf. Mr. Chew Siong Hee, PBM, Mountbatten CCMC’s Chairman, highlighted in his speech that the aim of the party was to “bring joy and laughter to the residents”. The Guest-of-Honour for the event was Adviser Mr. Lim Biow Chuan. Stalls, such as a lucky draw counter, a balloon sculpting booth and a popcorn stand were set up. The festive party ended with the singing of carols and a lucky draw where twenty lucky individuals won themselves a shopping voucher each.

Mr. Lim Biow Chuan giving out X’mas goodies

In celebration of our nation’s 46th birthday, 1,000 passionate youths gathered on 6 August 2011 to set a new record in the Singapore Book of Records - the largest national flag made of bows. This inaugural event was organised by Mountbatten CC YEC and supported by Dunman High School, Lee Foundation and South East Community Development Council. The bow hairclips, which were then sold, raised a total of $2,000 which were donated to needy students. Mr. Iswandie, Chairman of Mountbatten YEC, said, “I am very heartened to see so many passionate youths coming together for a common cause and it motivates me to want to do even more for the community. Youth for Youth, Youth for the Community!”

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ACTIVITIES ARound ouR ESTATE

Mountbatten Community Emergency & Engagement Committee (C2E) was officially formed on 1 November 2009. Mountbatten C2E won the Community Engagement Programme (CEP) Unity Award in March 2011.    

On 18 June 2011, C2E organised a tour to SCDF 2nd Division Open House for Mountbatten residents. Residents attended a one-day CEPP training workshop from 9.00am to 5.30pm. They were trained in basic first-aid, fire-fighting, AED, CPR and chemical threat & evacuation during this workshop.

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Held at Mountbattern CC, the weekly Walk-A-Jog session aims to promote bonding among residents and family members of all ages and races. Besides the Walk-A-Jog sessions, CSC members get to enjoy the benefit of two outings per year, a sumptuous meal and a night of fun at the annual Champions Night.

Said Mr. Yong Yuen Cheng, Chairman of CSC, “We are happy to see strong support for our events from residents. Our events are family-oriented and organised with our residents’ needs in mind. Through these events, we hope to encourage more residents to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle together with their family members and neighbours.“

26 November 2011 was a bright and sunny Saturday which sawsenior citizens and their families streaming in from all estates ofthe Mountbatten constituency to attend the Live Well with the Artsevent, organised by the Mountbatten Active Ageing Committeeat the Goodman Arts Centre. They participated in the myriadof Art workshops which included lantern making, Batik andChinese ink paintings as well as ceramic leaf plate making.

Health Qigong is a form of exercise that involves physical activity of the mind and body. Tanjong Katong NC has set up an interest group within its neighbourhood to engage residents to come together at Geylang Park Connector. The activity commences at 8pm every Tuesday, with participants coming from Lyndhurst Road, Goodman Road, Crescent Road, Cranbourne Road and Poole Road.

Four sets of movements are taught in 4 separate sessions. They are Yi Jin Jing (易筋经), Wu Qin Xi (五禽戏), Liu Zi Jue (六字诀) and Ba Duan Jin (八段锦).

For Mr. Kwok Ngam Seng, 78 years old, the annual event is something he looks forward to. Now into its sixth year, the number of recipients has increased steadily over the years. This year, 108 recipients received a goodie bag and Hong Bao each in a simple ceremony held at Blk 51 Old Airport Road on 10 January.

“We started this project in 2006 in conjunction with Labour Day. We wanted to do something meaningful for the ComCare recipients while the rest of the nation commemorates Labour Day. Since then, with the generous contributions from our working partners, we are able to organise it three to four times a year - certainly a bonus for our residents,” explained Adviser Mr. Lim Biow Chuan.

Tanjong Rhu Neighbourhood Committee (TRNC) organised a ‘Get to Know You’ event on 27 November 2011 at the rooftop of Tanjong Ria Condominium from 6.30pm to 9pm. TRNC members met with residents to share information and experiences of living in Tanjong Rhu estate. The event was well attended by chairpersons and their spouses/partners of the various Tanjong Rhu condominiums’ MCSTs. We had executive representations from agencies such as NEA, NParks and LTA. Adviser Mr. Lim Biow Chuan and Mr. Lim Teck Yin, CEO of Singapore Sports Council were also present.

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Residents at SCDF 2nd division

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TAnjOng RHu nC‘Get To Know You’ Event

Correctly guess all the following locations in your neighbourhood and stand to win a $40 shopping voucher. If there are multiple correct entries, five winners will be randomly drawn from the pool of correct entries. To participate, simply complete the form below, cut along the dotted lines and drop your entry off at Katong CC or Mountbatten CC office or email your answer with the following details and subject ‘Know Your Neighbourhood Competition’ to connect@mountbatten.com.sg.

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nEA National Environment Agency

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SCEC Senior Citizens' Executive Committee

URA Urban Redevelopment Authority

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QUEStIonS1. Where can you find these colourful cubes?2. Where can you find this tree with colourful bark?3. Where is this garden located?

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terms & Conditions :a. Open to residents of Mountbatten constituency onlyb. One submission per household (by address) c. Winners will be contacted by email or telephoned. Uncollected prizes by 31 December 2012 will be forfeitede. Deadline for submission: 30 June 2012

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