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7/30/2019 PE Bulletin September 2013
1/[email protected] Punggol East SMC
Dear Residents of Punggol East,
Its been over four months since we launched PE Bulletin. Ive been collecting
email addresses during my house visits to invite residents to sign up for this
initiative. In this issue, I would like to continue to provide friendly reminders on
the following three problems.
Pets - Over the past few months, the Town Council and I have received an
increasing number of feedback about pets that do their businesses in common
areas. This causes inconvenience and is also a health and hygiene issue. I
would like to remind pet owners that the common areas are for the benet of
everyone. We will strive to maintain the ne balance between the respect we
must have for animals and the rightful concerns of residents.
Unauthorised contractors - We have received feedback that there are
unauthorised contractors seeking to provide essential maintenance and minor
renovation works under the pretext that they are authorised by the Town Council.
This is especially common in blocks that are undergoing R&R works. The Town
Council will normally send a circular to inform residents of impending works.
When in doubt, please check with the Town Council (tel no. 6744 1033).
Loanshark harassment - We have received reports from residents about
occasional loanshark harassment. We have kept the police informed and I
would like to request all residents to report anyone behaving suspiciously to the
authorities. The Singapore Police Force aims to have CCTV cameras covering
key entrances and exits at all 10,000 HDB blocks and multi-storey car parks in
Singapore by 2016.
Warm Wishes,
Lee Li Lian
MP for Punggol East
Punggol East BulletinSeptember 2013
Whats Coming Up
1. Rainwater ponding along foot-
path
LTA installed gratings along the foot-
path in front of Blks 185B and 185C,
Rivervale Crescent, to alleviate rain-
water ponding. LTA will also be up-
grading the footpath in front of Blk 103
to alleviate rainwater ponding.
2. Kerb at entrance of multi-storey
car park
Due to feedback from residents con-
veyed by Li Lian to HDB, HDBs tech-
nical department advised trimming
the kerb at the entrance to Blk 119Rivervale Drive multi-storey car park
to enhance the safety of motorists.
HDB is arranging for improvement
works to carry out the advice.
3. Heavy vehicles along Rivervale
Drive
Due to feedback from residents con-
veyed by Li Lian to HDB concerning
heavy vehicles traveling along River-
vale Drive to the construction site ofRivervale Delta BTO, HDB reviewed
the route and decided to adopt the
proposed longer route for heavy ve-
hicles to avoid accidents similar to
the tragic accident in Tampines. The
concern is with school children from
Rivervale Primary School crossing
the road. The new route took effect
from 1 August 2013. In addition, con-
struction contractors were reminded
to comply with trafc rules, especially
the speed limit.
4. NEA high rise littering alert
Residents living in several blocks
have complained about constant high
rise littering. Despite educational ef-
forts from NEA and AHPE Town Coun-
cil, the problems still persist. Some of
these blocks are now under surveil-
lance. Once the culprits are caught,
they will be charged and summon ac-
cording to the law.
Town Updates
Mid-Autumn Celebration
Date: 14 September 2013 (Saturday)
Time: 8pm
Venue: Blk 120D Rivervale Drive
Come with a home-made lantern to
compete with fellow residents and winprizes!
Meet-the-People Session
Blk 135 Rivervale Street
Every Monday except public holidays
7.30pm to 9.30pm
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Kids Health Carnival
Date: 6 October 2013 (Sunday)
Time: 10am
Venue: Blk 156B Rivervale Drive
Featuring health and nutrition talks,face painting, doodling and games!
Whats Coming Up(contd)
Deepavali Celebration
Date: 23 November 2013 (Saturday)
Time: 5pm
Venue: Blk 186 Rivervale Crescent
Tea with Li Lian
Date: 20 October 2013 (Sunday)
Time: 4pm
Venue: Blk 135 Rivervale Street
Events
Ramadan is a special month of the year for over one billion Muslims throughout
the world. It is a time for inner reection, devotion to God, and self-control. For
some Muslims, it is also a time for giving and sharing of food for break fast is
a common tradition. Punggol East residents, Muslims and Non-Muslims, have
been receiving free Briyani from a family during Ramadan for the past 11 years.It is a great initiative. Li Lian was invited to grace the occasion.
Ramadan Distribution of Nasi Briyani
The second installment was held at Blk 186 Rivervale Crescent on 20 July
2013. The Police set up an educational booth on crime prevention activities,
especially loan-sharking activities. We also had with us Agency for Integrated
Care representatives, who generated awareness of the Community Health As-
sist Scheme (CHAS) programme. While the adults had tea with Li Lian, chil-
dren enjoyed a doodling session with NCMP Mr Yee Jenn Jong.
Tea with Li Lian
Li Lian was on site to witness the de-
struction of ballot papers for the by-
election. Under the Parliamentary
Elections Act, ballot papers and other
documents used in the election will be
sealed and retained in safe custody
for 6 months after which they will be
destroyed unless otherwise directed
by order of the President. This is to
ensure secrecy of the votes. Your voteis secret!
Punggol East By-electionVotes Destruction
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Sponsors and volunteers came to-
gether to spread the festive joy dur-
ing Ramadan on 21 July afternoon.
Volunteers were on site early to pack
and help distribute 100 packets of rice
and other necessities to lower income
families. We would like to thank our
sponsors for their generosity and the
volunteers for their time. Because of
the limited supplies, we were only able
to distribute to the rst 100 household
that came. The response was over-
whelming and we regret there were
disappointments. We will work even
harder the next time.
Hari Raya Food Ration
The 12th day of Ramadan, on the 21 July, coincides with Racial Harmony Day.
On this day, PECC invited residents to join the Iftar (breaking of fast). We were
honoured to have MP Faisal Manap to join us for this occasion. Minutes before
the Break Fast, Li Lian welcomed the residents in English while Faisal wel-
comed in Malay.It was an eye-opening experience for Chinese residents who
joined us. Selamat Meneruskan Ibadah Puasa!
Break Fast with Li Lian
Coffee, coconut, pineapple. These are the farm staples that make for our fa-
vourite local snacks. On Sunday, PECC volunteers brought MP Li Lian and
over 300 residents to visit farms and shops in the Muar and Batu Pahat area.We saw gula kelapa (coconut sugar) being made, tasted excellent kopi-o and
pineapples named Josephine. The kampungs brought back refreshing memo-
ries of childhood days for many of the older residents. Younger residents now
have kampung experiences to remember. We left at 6ish in the morning and
came back at 11ish at night, had many good meals and chats, and brought
back lots of goodies. The trip was postponed one month because of the haze,
but it was well worth the wait!
Muar Eco-Farm Tour
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Published by the PECC Editorial Team
Editors: Chang Jun Biao
Daniel Goh
Sng Poh Liang
Reporters: Cho Jing Qin
Stacey Koh
Muhd Yusuf Osman
Tan Lay Boon
Joel Yap
Photographers: Jacky Koh
Nicholas Lee
For enquiries and feedback on the bulletin,
please email
The Punggol East Constituency Committee (PECC) aims to bring residents together to interact and know one another betterthrough activities and community events.
On a wet Sunday morning, four busloads of residents joined Li Lian and PECC
on a museum discovery trip to commemorate National Day. Many families
joined the trip. Not all museums were equally loved, but there was something
for everyone. Dads proudly liked the Army Museum. Kids were thrilled by the
high-tech interactive exhibits at the Singapore Discovery Centre. Mums en-
joyed telling Singapore stories to their children at the history and living galler-
ies at the National Museum. Older folks loved the rich local culture presented
at the Peranakan Museum. We ended the trip in the late afternoon, returning
home to Punggol East with the serenity of having touched and been touched
by our nation.
Museum Discovery Trip
National Day morning in Punggol East was like any weekend morning, except for one thing. Rivervale Plaza lled upwith a constant ow of families heading out marketing or to get a special breakfast. And we were there with Li Lian
to hand out ags and greetings to paint the Plaza red and white. Serious marketing faces lit up with smiles as hands
stretched out to take ags. Kids ran up to get ags, not only for themselves, but also for their brothers and sisters. Resi -
dents we met on our trips came up to shook our hands and to chat. We thought we were going to bring holiday cheers
and do outreach. We were touched instead and went home very happy too.
National Day Flag Distribution
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