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Clad in earthy tones, elaborate batik outfits and colourful ethnic costumes, some 250 mediators, partners and guests were present at the CMC’s annual Mediators Appointment Ceremony and Appreciation Dinner (MACAD) on 11 November 2014, which was decorated to the theme of the ‘Kampung Spirit’. This year’s ‘Kampung Spirit’ theme was an idea, which likened our mediators to the village chiefs of the past who played the roles of respected figures whom the villagers would approach for advice in troubled times. With this theme, the event area was transformed to a scene from the days of an olden Singapore – with street lamps and gunny sacks decorating the foyer area and traditional game stalls like Tikam Tikam and Bottle Bottle, set up for guests to play at, amidst the background music of folk songs like Chan Mali Chan. To add to the nostalgia, there was also a Kacang Puteh stall distributing the iconic local favourite. There was also an area with display panels which presented two key initiatives this year, which are the roll-out of a new self-help mediators portal and the production of a new mediators handbook. Through the portal, mediators will be able to access and manage their training records, as well as bid for available mediation sessions online at their convenience. The portal also includes a forum to facilitate discussions and interactions among our mediators where they can share and exchange best practices. The handbook is a revamped version from the last edition produced in 2008. Besides incorporating useful information, such as re-appointment and advancement opportunities under the Mediator Management Framework, as well as handy tips on mediation techniques, it also serves as an organiser for our mediators. 2014 ISSUE 4 A PUBLICATION OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW'S COMMUNITY MEDIATION UNIT A PUBLICATION OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW'S COMMUNITY MEDIATION UNIT SPECIAL EDITION Exclusive highlights from MACAD 2014! (continued on the next page)
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Clad in earthy tones, elaborate batik outfits and colourful ethnic costumes, some 250 mediators, partners and guests were present at the CMC’s annual Mediators Appointment Ceremony and Appreciation Dinner (MACAD) on 11 November 2014, which was decorated to the theme of the ‘Kampung Spirit’.
This year’s ‘Kampung Spirit’ theme was an idea, which likened our mediators to the village chiefs of the past who played the roles of respected figures whom the villagers would approach for advice in troubled times. With this theme, the event area was transformed to a scene from the days of an olden Singapore – with street lamps and gunny sacks decorating the foyer area and traditional game stalls like Tikam Tikam and Bottle Bottle, set up for guests to play at, amidst the background music of folk songs like Chan Mali Chan. To add to the nostalgia, there was also a Kacang Puteh stall distributing the iconic local favourite.
There was also an area with display panels which presented two key initiatives this year, which are the roll-out of a new self-help mediators portal and the production of a new mediators handbook. Through the portal, mediators will be able to access and manage their training records, as well as bid for available mediation sessions online at their convenience. The portal also includes a forum to facilitate discussions and interactions among our mediators where they can share and exchange best practices. The handbook is a revamped version from the last edition produced in 2008. Besides incorporating useful information, such as re-appointment and advancement opportunities under the Mediator Management Framework, as well as handy tips on mediation techniques, it also serves as an organiser for our mediators.
2014 ISSUE 4
A PublicAtion of the ministry of lAw's community mediAtion unitA PublicAtion of the ministry of lAw's community mediAtion unit
SPECIAL EDITIONExclusive highlights from MACAD 2014!
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With everyone entertained and all smiles, the enthusiastic chatter was reminiscent of a heartwarming kampung community. It led well into the event, which opened with a meaningful multi-media presentation, unveiling the CMC’s new logo.
Gracing the event was Guest-of-Honour, Senior Minister of State for Law and Education, Ms Indranee Rajah.
During her keynote address, Ms Indranee Rajah paid tribute to the CMC’s panel of volunteer mediators for their contributions and gave special recognition to those who are members of Singapore’s Pioneer Generation. She recounted the CMC’s humble beginnings in 1998 with less than 30 mediators to over 160 mediators passionately serving the community today. Besides providing an update on the CMC’s role in the upcoming Community Dispute Resolution Framework, she also highlighted on other initiatives which the CMC would be rolling out as part of its efforts to encourage good neighbourliness and considerate behaviour, which include a new self-help video on basic techniques for conflict management and workshops for conflict management at the workplace.
Ms Indranee Rajah also presented some 20 certificates to mediators who were either newly-appointed or promoted, and appreciation and recognition awards to more than 65 other mediators. One of the recipients of the ‘15th Year Appreciation Award’, Mr Quek Tee Dhye, recalled his time as a grassroots leader which first prompted him to become a volunteer mediator and said that he had always found mediation a meaningful way to resolve community conflicts, echoing the thoughts of like-minded community mediators.
Before the event ended, the emcee picked among the guests for the title of ‘Best-dressed Male and Female’ of the night. These participants gamely took up the challenge by the emcee to compete against one another by showcasing their talents through song and dance. Coupled with witty lines from the emcee, laughter was drawn from the audience as the night drew to a close.
The CMC hopes to keep this ‘Kampung Spirit’ alive within the community where it continues with its mission – ‘Building Bridges to Reconciliation’, thereby creating a more cohesive and harmonious society which we call home.
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Ms Indranee Rajah presenting newly-promoted Principal Master Mediator, Dr Lim Lan Yuan, with his promotion certificate.
Guests witnessed an evening come to life with traditional game stalls, free
flow of kacang puteh and activity booths to keep the night festive.
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All smiles and dressed to impress!
Keepingthe Kampung Spirit
AliveVisit our website’s photo gallery for more pictures of the night!
Guests witnessed an evening come to life with traditional game stalls, free
flow of kacang puteh and activity booths to keep the night festive.
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Photographic moments as the night drew to a
close with stage games, fun and laughter.
Dr Lim Lan Yuan, JP, BBM, PPA(G), PBM Promoted from Senior Master Mediator to Principal Master Mediator
Mr P. Thirunal Karasu, BBM, PBM Promoted from Master Mediator to Executive Master Mediator
Mr Wong Ngiam Chin Eric, BBM, PBM Promoted from Master Mediator to Executive Master Mediator
Promoted Mediators Mediators who met the criteria to be advanced to a higher tier, based on the Mediator Management Framework (MMF). Three mediators were promoted.
Ms Chiang Ah Choo, PBM, PBSMr Chu Wee Kian JustinMr Gan Ong PengMr Goh Hock Leng AdrianMr Ho Kong Sin Christopher
Mr Lee Poh LengMr Low Chee Khan JasonMadam Neo Ah Kwai JenniferMrs Ng Boey Lin Maureen, PPA (P)Mr Sivajothee Nanda Kumar
Mr Amat Bin Sawan, PBSMr Goh Peng Hong, PBMMr M.Y. Mohamed RafeeqMr Poh Heo Tat Arthur
Madam Salamah Bte Abdoll, PBMMr Selvakumar Simon s/o SilvarajMadam Yeo Hwee Koon Lena, PB
Mr Ajmer Singh, PBSMadam Ambika RajendramMr Anand K. ThiagarajanMr Ang Kiat Seng Jeffrey, PBMMr Bakerche B. Mohd., BBM, PBM, PBSMrs Chan PatsyMr Chandra Sekaran Pillai, PBMMr Cheng Choon Hoe, PBMMrs Cheng-Yeoh Amy, PBMMr Cheong Fook Chiong David, PBMMr G. Anthony Samy, BBM, PBMMadam Giam Lay Eng Marcellina, PBMMr Goh Sioh Chin, PBM, PBSMr Gopala Krishnan, JP, BBM, PBMMs Ho Mui Kin Lilio, PBMMadam Jamunarani Manunethi, PBM
Dr Jayarani TanMadam Kalsom Binte AliMadam Kamaria Binte DjorimiMr Kee Hung Cheng Steven, PBMMr Koh Swee Chiok, PBMMr Krishna Ramakrishna SharmaDr Kwoh Chee Keong, PBMMr Law Shun Yong, BBM(L)Ms Lela Kaur Mr Leong Fook Seng, PBMMr Lim Boon Leong RichardMr Lim Chee KongMr Lim Joo Yeong, PBM, PBSMr Lim Puay Sia, PBM, PBSMr Lim Seng Min, PBM, PB, PBSMr Loo Sin Chong Francis
Mr Low Lee Hean Edmund, PBMMr Low Peng Kit, BBM(L)Mr Ng Lee Chye John, PBMMr Ng Yong Ern RaymondMr Ng Chin Cheong SimonMr Phan Kim Huat PeterMr P. Thirunal Karasu, BBM, PBMMr Quek Tee DhyeMr Ramachandran PerumalMr Sim Beng Cheong Robert, PBMMr Soh Tze Churn Jack, JP, BBM, PBMMr Thian Boon Kwang RolandMr Tito Shane IsaacMr Wong Weng Kee David, BBM, PBMMs Wong Yat Men Grace Mr Yong Chiang Boon, PBM
15th, 10th and 5th Year Appreciation Awards Mediators are eligible for appreciation awards when they have completed 5, 10 and 15 years of volunteer service with the CMC. 65 mediators received such awards.
15th Year Appreciation Award (48 recipients)
10th Year Appreciation Award (10 recipients) 5th Year Appreciation Award (7 recipients)
Congratulations!
Mediators who are top performers, based on years of service, total caseload since their first appointment and overall success rate. One mediator received this award.Mr Yong Chiang Boon, PBM
Distinguished Service Award
Mr Chong Kum Wah RaymondMr Hooi Tuck Loong ChrisMr Kamalarajan M ChettiarMadam Lee Lay Min KrisMadam Lee Seow Lan VioletMr Mahadevan Lukshumayeh
Ms Nah EuniceMr Narindar SinghMr Neo Teck Koon Simon Madam Patricia Chiota Mr Shahib MaricarMr Sng Jin Poh
Mr Thiagesh Sukumaran Mr Wong Kwan Ken Martin Magmarigen Madam Yap Ming Hwee Katherine Ms Yeo Peck Hoon PansyMr Yeow Boon Kiang
Newly-appointed Mediators Apprentice mediators who have observed a mediation session and co-mediated at least two mediation sessions successfully will be appointed as Community Mediators under Section 8(1) of the CMC Act (Cap 49A) for a three-year term from 1 August 2014. 17 mediators were appointed.
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Outstanding Newcomer Award New mediators who have mediated the most number of cases in their first term of appointment (i.e. 3 years). Two mediators received this award. Mr Jufri bin OsmanMr Raja Mohan M K, PBM
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It’s not my fault thatmy leave is approved!
One Day...
STEVEN and Meng at the CMC
successful mediation!
yes! my leave has been approved!
mediation helped Steven and Meng clear their misunderstanding, and reminded them that their friendship was worth more than a petty squabble.
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ABC Company
security
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STEVEN
MENG
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Feeling treated unfairly, Meng confronted Steven on the next day.
Why are YOU allowed to go on leave, while my application was denied?
Why do I have to do YOUR work?
What?!
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shove!
The comic below depicts a dispute
between two Colleagues that
can be resolved with the use of
mediation.
Community Mediation Unit • Ministry of Law45 Maxwell Road, #07-11 The URA Centre (East Wing), Singapore 069118 • ( 1800 2255 529
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a) <30 b) 30 c) >30
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Mr Chong Kum Wah RaymondMr Hooi Tuck Loong ChrisMr Kamalarajan M ChettiarMadam Lee Lay Min KrisMadam Lee Seow Lan VioletMr Mahadevan Lukshumayeh
Ms Nah EuniceMr Narindar SinghMr Neo Teck Koon Simon Madam Patricia Chiota Mr Shahib MaricarMr Sng Jin Poh
Mr Thiagesh Sukumaran Mr Wong Kwan Ken Martin Magmarigen Madam Yap Ming Hwee Katherine Ms Yeo Peck Hoon PansyMr Yeow Boon Kiang
