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Town NewsWest Coast Town Council

April/May 2015MCI (P) 095/01/2015

THE MAGIC OF CHINGAY IN WEST COAST TOWN

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LIFT UPGRADE BOOST FOR AYER RAJAH RESIDENTS

INTEGRATED CARE CENTRE FOR ELDERLY RESIDENTS OF WEST COAST

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HDB RESIDENTS TO ENJOY REBATES!

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Some residents called it the best show they had ever experienced. Others went a step further and said it was the most fabulous extravaganza in Asia. The verdict was unanimous: Chingay @ Heartlands 2015 had residents of West Coast GRC and Pioneer Constituency enthralled on 21 Mar 2015. Chingay @ Heartlands entertained residents with its seemingly endless parade of floats, dancing dragons, prancing lions, stilt walkers, wushu masters, street performers of different races in their traditional costumes and many other performances, as well as fringe activities.

“It was like a fantasy world of light, colour and magic being brought to our doorsteps. One fantastic display after another!” said a family who had arrived early at one of the sites to enjoy a vantage position.

A uniquely Singaporean Lunar New Year tradition and a national festival celebrated by Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians alike, Chingay @ Heartlands 2015 drew thousands and thousands of residents in Ayer Rajah, Boon Lay, Clementi, Pioneer, Telok Blangah and West Coast. It started at Pioneer at 6pm and reached the last destination at Telok Blangah at 9.15pm.

West Coast GRC and Pioneer Constituency even won an award for being among the 10 best audience contingents for their cheers and on-site engagement. This year, the parade also served as a platform to launch SG50 celebrations, a fitting tribute to the dynamism of Singapore’s vibrant and multicultural society.

THE MAGIC OF CHINGAY IN WEST COAST TOWN

Chingay is the largest street performance and float parade in Asia. The first formal Chingay Parade held on 4 Feb 1973, was mooted by the then-Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. It was so well-received that the People’s Association made Chingay an annual festival.

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LIFT UPGRADE BOOST FOR AYER RAJAH RESIDENTSResidents in two blocks at Teban Gardens Road in Ayer Rajah are enjoying more convenience as they go about their daily activities. Thanks to a Lift Upgrading Programme (LUP) that provides a lift landing at every floor, the residents at Block 24 and 25 now find their daily marketing, sending children to school and taking care of the elderly much more manageable.

About 200 residents gathered on 8 Feb 2015 at Block 25 to celebrate the completion of the lift upgrading project. The occasion also marked the completion of the wall mural painting at Block 25. Adviser to Ayer Rajah Grassroots Organisations, Ms Foo Mee Har officiated at the completion ceremony.

The upgrading project cost around $6.69 million, with 85% of the cost borne by the HDB. The Town Council and residents each paid a very affordable 7.5% per unit. The two 12-storey blocks each has 110 units of 4-room flats, and were built 34 years ago in 1980.

Senior citizens in West Coast now have access to rehabilitation, dementia care and other services at their doorstep. The SASCO Integrated Eldercare Centre at Block 704 West Coast Road is able to provide day care for some of our senior citizens. The services include social and recreational activities, assistance with daily living activities like showering and feeding, dementia day care, community rehabilitation, and nursing care. There is a multi-disciplinary team including nurses, physiotherapists and doctors to take care of elderly who are more frail, wheelchair-bound or require devices like urinary catheters.

The centre, and the senior citizens’ corner at Block 703, was officially opened on 11 Apr 2015 by Mr S Iswaran, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade & Industry, and Adviser to West Coast Grassroots Organisations.

INTEGRATED CARE CENTRE FOR ELDERLY RESIDENTS OF WEST COASTMr Iswaran said, “The new centre is a good initiative as it helps seniors age more gracefully closer to their homes, and in an environment that they are familiar with. At the same time, it gives the families peace of mind, as they feel so much more reassured that their elderly mother or father is here at this centre receiving very carefully delivered care.”

The 800 sq m facility can care for a total of 85 seniors. It started operations late last year, and now cares for about 60 seniors.

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HDB RESIDENTS TO ENJOY REBATES!As announced under Budget 2015, Singaporean households living in HDB flats will enjoy $80 million worth of Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebates. The Government will also provide Regular GSTV – U-Save rebates to help eligible Singaporean HDB households offset their utilities bills.

* If you are paying for your S&CC through GIRO, no action is required on your part. The Town Council will arrange with your bank on the amount of S&CC that your household will have to pay to the Town Council, after taking the S&CC rebates into account.

For more information on GST Voucher-U-Save, please visitwww.gstvoucher.gov.sg

Rebates 回扣 Rebat

Flat Type 组屋类型Jenis Flat

Month/Year 月/年 Bulan/Tahun 04/15 07/15 10/15 01/16 04/16

S&CC Rebate*

Regular GSTV –U-Save

S&CC Rebate*

Regular GSTV –U-Save

S&CC Rebate*

Regular GSTV –U-Save

Regular GSTV –U-Save

Regular GSTV –U-Save

1-Room 1 month $65 1 month $65 1 month $65 $65 $652-Room 1 month $65 1 month $65 1 month $65 $65 $653-Room 1 month $60 0.5 month $60 0.5 month $60 $60 $604-Room 1 month $55 0.5 month $55 0.5 month $55 $55 $555-Room 0.5 month $50 0.5 month $50 0.5 month $50 $50 $50Executive 0.5 month $45 0.5 month $45 - $45 $45 $45

政府组屋居民可享有回扣!根据政府宣布的2015年财政预算案，居住在政府组屋的新加坡

公民家庭将可享有总值80万元的组屋杂费回扣 (S&CC rebate)。为了帮助国人应付生活费，政府将继续派发消费税补助券

(GSTV), 其中包括普通消费税补助券-U-Save水电费回扣

(Regular GSTV – U-Save), 为合格的政府组屋新加坡公民家庭

抵消水电费开支。

*如果您现在通过财路缴付杂费，市镇会将直接与您的银行做出安排，在扣除杂费回扣后调整您必须缴付的款额。

欲知更多有关消费税补助券-U-Save水电费回扣的详情，请浏览网站www.gstvoucher.gov.sg

Penduduk HDB menikmati rebat!Seperti yang telah diumumkan dalam Bajet 2015, Warganegara Singapura yang tinggal di flat HDB akan menikmati $80 juta bernilai rebat Bayaran Perkhidmatam & Penyenggaraan (S&CC).

Kerajaan akan memberi Baucar GST Biasa-U-Save rebat (Regular GSTV-U-Save) bagi membantu isi rumah yang layak dengan mengimbangi bil utiliti mereka.

*Jika anda membayar S&CC melalui GIRO, anda tidak perlu berbuat apa-apa. Majlis Bandaran akan berurusan dengan bank anda mengenai jumlah S&CC yang akan dibayar oleh isi rumah anda kepada Majlis Bandaran selepas mengambil kira rebat S&CC tersebut.

Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai Baucar GST-U-Save, sila kunjungi lelaman web Baucar GST di www.gstvoucher.gov.sg

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Many hands make light work may sound like a cliché, but it was a reality when West Coast Town Council launched the Cleaners’ Appreciation Day on 3 May 2015 in tandem with 14 other PAP Town Councils, the National Environment Agency (NEA), and Public Hygiene Council.

Chairman of West Coast Town Council and Adviser to Clementi Grassroots Organisations, Mr Arthur Fong led 70 residents, volunteers and grassroots leaders in “Operation WE Clean Up!” to pick up litter at Block 371 to 381 Clementi Avenue 5 under Clementi Zone 1 Residents’ Committee. A day earlier, the cleaners were given a day off. A total of 272 kg of litter was collected, out of which 234 kg were non-recyclable and 38 kg were recyclable litter.

To thank the cleaners for their tireless efforts in keeping our housing estates clean, West Coast Town Council hosted a “Thank You” lunch on 3 May 2015 for all the cleaners serving West Coast Town. The cleaners were presented with supermarket vouchers sponsored by UCare Centre as a token of appreciation. Volunteers, residents and grassroots leaders who participated in the picking up of litter also joined in the lunch.

The Cleaners’ Appreciation Day was part of the nation-wide “Keep Singapore Clean” campaign to heighten awareness on the importance of keeping public areas clean. Another objective was to drive home the message that there is a need to care for the environment by not littering, and that residents should take ownership to upkeep the cleanliness of their surroundings.

TO OUR CLEANERS: WE APPRECIATE YOU!

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Covered walkways

TOWN IMPROvEMENTS

Between Block 449 Clementi Avenue 3 and CityVibe

Between Block 432 and 435 Clementi Avenue 3

Block 198 to 206 Boon Lay Drive

Upgraded pedestrian mall at Block 519 West Coast Road

Block 257 to 268 Boon Lay Drive

Repairs and Redecoration Block 185 to 191 Boon Lay Avenue/Drive

Extended covered walkway in front of Block 43 Teban Gardens Road

Between Block 449 and 451 Clementi Avenue 3

Fitness corner in front of Block 520 West Coast Road

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Near Block 987D Jurong West Street 93

Near Block 990B Jurong West Street 93

Installation of illuminated block signs to 58 blocks in Telok Blangah Division

Children’s playground

New banner structures near Block 44 Telok Blangah Drive, Block 80C Telok Blangah

Street 31 and Block 112B Depot Road

Drop-off porch at Block 103A Depot Road

Barbecue corner near Block 607 Clementi West Street 1

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Community Diary

Ayer Rajah residents got together over a sumptuous dinner on 28 Feb 2015 to celebrate Lunar New Year as one united community. Over 1,000 attendees, and Adviser to Ayer Rajah Grassroots Organisations, Ms Foo Mee Har turned up for the dinner held at the surface car park at Block 415 Pandan Gardens. It was an evening to foster camaraderie, buoyed by mutual greetings of good health and success, and the distribution of mandarin oranges and red packets.

农历新年当然少不了和亲朋好友一起欢聚。亚逸拉惹区于2015年2月28日举行了一场新春晚宴让居民一起庆祝新年，借此增进社区凝聚力。晚宴设在位于班丹花园第415座组屋的露天停车场，并吸引了1,000人出席。亚逸拉惹基层组织顾问胡美霞女士也出席了晚宴，向居民献上新春祝福以及分派红包。

Holi profusion of coloursThe Holi festival, also known as the festival of colours, celebrates spring and joy. Ayer Rajah’s Holi programme of musical variety and games on 15 Mar 2015 was a befitting celebration which was colourful and joyous. The Rangoli display featuring floor art in an intoxicating burst of colours easily stole the show, which was attended by over 150 participants, and Adviser to Ayer Rajah Grassroots Organisations, Ms Foo Mee Har.

亚逸拉惹区于2015年3月15日举行的“颜色之节”庆祝活动的焦点是以色彩鲜艳的颜料在地上所绘出的精美图案。当天的节目包括了文娱表演以及游戏项目。亚逸拉惹基层组织顾问胡美霞女士出席了活动与150位居民同欢共乐。

Celebrating as one at Lunar New Year dinner

Ayer Rajah

Strikes and spares for the trophyBowling may focus on ‘strikes’ and ‘spares’, but it certainly helps in bonding too. More than 150 Ayer Rajah residents and grassroots leaders enjoyed a friendly match on 25 Apr 2015 in the Foo Mee Har Challenge Trophy (Bowling) held at West Coast Recreational Centre. Adviser to Ayer Rajah Grassroots Organisations, Ms Foo Mee Har mingled with residents and presented trophies to the winners.

共有150位亚逸拉惹区的居民及基层组织领袖参加了于2015年4月25日举行的胡美霞挑战杯保龄球比赛。为了夺得冠军荣衔，参赛的队伍们都使出浑身解数，发挥最佳的实力！亚逸拉惹基层组织顾问胡美霞女士也亲自颁发奖座给优胜的队伍。

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Celebrating Lunar New Year as a communityBoon Lay residents gathered as a community to celebrate Lunar New Year on 28 Feb 2015 at Block 215 Boon Lay Place. Over 750 participants enjoyed traditional and modern songs, and received goodie bags and mandarin oranges. The event was organised by Boon Lay Grassroots Organisations and supported by Boon Lay Merchants’ and Hawkers’ Associations.

农历新年当然少不了热闹的庆祝活动！文礼区于2015年2月28日举行的新春团拜活动吸引了超过750名出席者一同欢聚。活动的会场一片喜气洋洋，新春祝贺不绝于耳。新春团拜活动是由文礼基层组织主办, 并由文礼商联会及文礼小贩协会支持活动。

Good neighbours, good practicesSharing took on a new meaning when 120 new and ‘old’ Singapore citizens met to exchange tips on being a good neighbour and how to further promote neighbourliness in Boon Lay. The event on 4 Jan 2015 included skits on common social issues, and Adviser to Boon Lay Grassroots Organisations, Mr Lawrence Wong was present to interact with residents.

为了提倡睦邻精神，文礼区于2015年1月4日举办了“我的邻居，我的朋友”对话会。共有120位文礼居民与文礼基层组织顾问黄循财先生一起交换心得，讨论如何当个好邻居，并观赏了探讨社会问题的诙谐短剧。

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Education Awards add to Lunar New Year joyIt was double joy at Boon Lay’s Lunar New Year celebration on 1 Mar 2015 for 43 students when they received Education Incentive Awards from Adviser to Boon Lay Grassroots Organisations, Mr Lawrence Wong, who had also distributed red packets to participants. A buffet lunch and a lucky draw added to the festivities.

文礼区于2015年3月1日举行的农历新年欢聚午宴让居民一起欢庆新春。文礼基层组织顾问黄循财先生在会上除了派发红包给出席者，也分发了教育奖励金给区内的43名学生。

Boon LayIn celebration of womenThere is much to remember about contributions of women, and more than 500 people gathered on 8 Mar 2015 to commemorate International Women’s Day at Boon Lay. Participants, and Adviser to Boon Lay Grassroots Organisations, Mr Lawrence Wong enjoyed a musical variety of songs and dances, and a dinner held in celebration of all women.

国际妇女节是一个世界各地的妇女团体都庆祝的节日。有超过500名出席者与文礼基层组织顾问黄循财先生参与了文礼区于2015年3月8日举办的国际38妇女节欢庆会，一起赞颂妇女们为国家、社区和家庭所做出的贡献。

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Edusave Awards for 700 studentsA total of 700 Clementi students received their certificates and cash vouchers from Adviser to Clementi Grassroots Organisations, Mr Arthur Fong during six sessions of Edusave Awards Presentation Ceremony, held on two weekends in Jan 2015. During the ceremonies, parents encouraged their children for their efforts and the students, in turn, thanked their parents for bringing them up and guiding them all the while.

金文泰区于2015年1月的其中两个周末举行了共六场储蓄奖学金颁奖典礼，有700名学生从金文泰基层组织顾问邝臻先生的手中领取了奖学金。在颁奖仪式上，家长们鼓励孩子努力学习，而学生们也拥抱自己的家长感谢父母亲的养育之恩。

Festive celebrations @ St Andrew’s Cathedral Home for the AgedElderly residents at the St Andrew’s Cathedral Home for the Aged received a festive visit from Adviser to Clementi Grassroots Organisations, Mr Arthur Fong, grassroots leaders and Nan Hua High School students on 8 Feb 2015. The visiting group presented the elderly residents with red packets and goodie bags. On top of that, the students even made personalised greeting cards for the elderly and entertained them with a performance.

金文泰基层组织顾问邝臻先生于2015年2月8日率领了由金文泰基层领袖及南华中学学生所组成的探访队伍，探望居住在圣安德烈座堂乐龄之家的年长住户。探访队伍向年长者分派红包、礼包以及由南华中学学生们亲手制作的贺卡，提前献上新春祝福。学生们也呈现了表演项目，让气氛更加热闹。

Community Diary

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Clementi residents’ Lunar New Year joyClementi residents welcomed the Year of Goat with Mr Arthur Fong at a Lunar New Year dinner on 7 Mar 2015. The 900 diners enjoyed interesting performances and lucky residents even returned home with lucky draw prizes.

共有900人出席了金文泰区于2015年3月7日举行的新春晚宴，与基层组织顾问邝臻先生一起欢庆新春。大家互相祝贺，希望羊年能为彼此带来好运。

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Community Diary

Pioneer年龄只是一个数字，最重要是保持活跃，尽情享受人生！于2015年3月15日举行的“欢唱乐舞闪耀在先驱”共吸引了300位居民参与活动，与先驱基层组织顾问符致镜先生一起享受音乐以及舞蹈所带来的欢乐。

In the pink of health“Health is wealth” is a truism, and these words of wisdom encouraged more than 200 people to turn up for Pioneer’s Health Screening event on 4 Jan 2015 at The Frontier CC. Participants also obtained information on how to be more conscious of health and safety at booths set up by the National Environment Agency and the Police.

健康就是财富！先驱选区于2015年1月4日举行的健康检查活动为超过200位居民进行了身体检查。同时，居民也获得了保持健康以及个人安全的宝贵资讯。

先驱选区于2015年1月31日举行了一场温馨、感人的教育储蓄奖学金颁奖仪式。出席的奖学金得主们为父母献上康乃馨，感谢父母亲的呵护与栽培。先驱基层组织顾问符致镜先生亲自颁发奖学金并鼓励同学们勤奋学习。有超过1,500名出席者参加了当天的典礼。

A loving touch of carnations at Edusave ceremonyPioneer’s Edusave Awards Ceremony on 31 Jan 2015 was an occasion full of love and gratitude. Participating students presented carnations to thank their parents, a gesture that added to the warmth of the occasion. More than 1,500 people attended the awards presentation by Adviser to Pioneer Grassroots Organisations, Mr Cedric Foo.

Ageing gracefully with song and danceAge is just a number, the important thing is to age gracefully and enjoy life! Hitting the high notes at karaoke, strumming the ukulele, and active participation in song and dance were the highlights of Pioneer’s event on 15 Mar 2015 to promote active ageing. Adviser to Pioneer Grassroots Organisations, Mr Cedric Foo joined 300 residents in the festivities.

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Community Diary

My Home @ Telok Blangah

Giving thanks for a good harvestWhy was there a cow and a calf at Block 79 Telok Blangah Drive Food Centre? Why did Adviser to Telok Blangah Grassroots Organisations, Mr Lim Hng Kiang break a claypot filled with water and flowers, a practice said to bring good luck and prosperity? These were two special highlights at the Pongal Festival on 25 Jan 2015. More than 700 residents turned up to celebrate the South Indian harvest thanksgiving, and to share the blessings of the festival.

直落布兰雅通道第79座熟食中心怎么迎来了一对母牛与小牛？为何直落布兰雅基层组织顾问林勋强先生要蒙住双眼来敲破沙锅为居民带来好运？这些都是直落布兰雅区于2015年1月25日举行的丰收节庆典上的活动。共有超过700位居民参与了当天的庆祝仪式。

Telok BlangahPutting the sense into the dollarsThe annual budget is a big topic and it attracted more than 300 residents who were keen to learn more about Singapore’s Budget 2015. All the grassroots advisers were present to explain and discuss how the Republic balances its revenue and expenditure at the West Coast GRC and Pioneer Constituency Post-Budget Dialogue on 8 Mar 2015 at Telok Blangah Community Club.

为了帮助居民更了解2015年财政预算案如何着重在新加坡的未来建设，西海岸集选区及先驱单选区于2015年3月8日举行了一场财政预算案对话会，由基层组织顾问向出席的超过300位居民进行解说。

One Connect Day 2015The One Connect event at West Coast Park on 18 Apr 2015 truly lived up to its name. More than 300 children, parents and grandparents came to enjoy and bond with their families, and there was something for everyone. The variety of activities included yoga, soccer, frisbee, games, as well as food and refreshments made for a most pleasant Saturday morning outing!

于2015年4月18日在西海岸公园举行的 One Connect 活动日吸引了超过300人参加。许多家庭扶老携幼一起出席并踊跃参与各项活动，尽情享受一个愉快的星期六早晨。

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残疾运动员所展示的毅力及耐力体现了他们对体育的坚持与努力。西海岸青年执行理事会与南洋理工大学于2015年3月7日联合主办了一场活动，让公众能更了解残疾人体育。活动吸引了700人出席，并为今年12月在新加坡举行的第八届亚细安残疾人运动会造势。西海岸基层组织顾问易华仁先生也莅临会场与运动员以及群众交流。

Community DiaryDis.Is.Able sports carnival: Honouring our para athletesWest Coast CC YEC joined hands with Nanyang Technological University students to highlight how para athletes embody a different form of strength and ability than what we conventionally know. The Dis.Is.Able carnival on 7 Mar 2015, which aimed to honour our para athletes’ dedication to their sports, is a run-up to the 8th ASEAN Para Games to be held in Singapore in Dec 2015. Adviser to West Coast Grassroots Organisations, Mr S Iswaran joined a crowd of over 700 participants to celebrate the resilience of the para athletes.

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于2015年3月1日举行的西海岸喜气洋洋庆新年晚宴上的重点活动是由1,000多名出席者一起合作，用尼龙桔子拼出一个大大的“吉”字，为新加坡缔造了一项新纪录！西海岸基层组织顾问易华仁先生也亲自写了一幅挥春并赠送给当晚最年长的出席者。

West Coast residents’ Lunar New Year joy Auspicious symbols, food and greetings related to Lunar New Year festivities are believed to bring good fortune and happiness. More than 1,000 West Coast residents created an entry for the Singapore Book of Records by using the largest number of nylon oranges to form the Chinese character “吉”(auspicious), while enjoying a delicious Lunar New Year dinner on 1 Mar 2015. Adviser to West Coast Grassroots Organisations, Mr S Iswaran also wrote the auspicious character in Chinese calligraphy and presented it to the oldest participant at the dinner.

Babies, bliss, and love go togetherBabies are little bundles of joy, and they were the centre of attraction at the “Baby Singapore 2015” show on 26 Apr 2015. The event, which focused on parenthood and family life, drew more than 400 participants. There were tips on parenthood, and the importance of mutual love and respect was also very much in the air, as participating couples renewed their marriage vows.

可爱的幼儿总是成为众人的焦点。于2015年4月26日举行的狮城小宝宝竞赛吸引了400人参加。活动的重点是家庭及婚姻生活，为幼儿们的爸爸、妈妈提供宝贵的育儿知识。同时，也让参加活动的夫妇在会上重申对彼此的婚姻承诺。

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DO NOT FEED PIGEONS

Besides dirtying the living environment, presence of pigeons also pose the following concerns:

It is against the law to feed wild pigeons in Singapore. You can be fined up to $500 by the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) of Singapore. In addition, leaving or throwing of food scraps in common area is considered littering, an offence punishable under the Environmental Public Health Act.

Please call the following agencies if you witness anyone feeding pigeons or littering:

Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore1800-476 1600

National Environment Agency 1800-225 5632

Let us keep the living environment clean, hygienic and safe, for you and your family.

The Town Council’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data are described in its Personal Data Protection Policy, a copy of which is available at the Town Council office and accessible online at http://www.wctc.org.sg. Please note that, by using the Town Council’s services, you signify that you have read, understood and agreed to relevant portions of the Policy.

The Town Council may collect and use your personal data where permitted by applicable law and for purposes that include collection of Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC), collection of mortgage instalment and rental on behalf of Housing & Development Board, processing bookings of Town Council facilities and requests for Town Council services, administration of financial assistance and S&CC instalment payment plan, administration of quizzes, surveys and polls, responding to enquiries and feedback, sending updates on estate matters, and/or internal audit, publicity and research purposes.

The Town Council may disclose your personal data where permitted by applicable law to our service providers for purposes described above, to public agencies for funding, reporting, statistical, research, survey or follow-up purposes, and/or to your authorised proxies or representatives.

The Town Council may modify the Policy at any time by giving you notice via our website, newsletters and/or noticeboards. Use of the Town Council’s services after such notification signifies acceptance of the relevant modifications.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding the Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

West Coast Town Council Tel: 6776 0271 E-mail: wctccl@wctc.org.sg

PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION NOTIFICATION

Pigeons will breed when food is readily available. Overbreeding will result in a population increase, which might lead to pigeon-related nuisances. Please do not feed the pigeons by throwing food scraps from your windows or leaving food on the ground.

Hygiene issues and nuisance

Pigeon droppings and feathers will soil residents’ laundry and dirty building ledges and public amenities. Roosting pigeons also causes noise nuisance.

Food waste will attract pests

The food scraps left by residents to feed pigeons will attract other pests like rats and cockroaches that may carry diseases, and pose risks to public health.

Pigeons can spread diseases

Pigeons’ droppings contain bacteria that cause infections to our lungs, brains, stomach and intestines, and may be fatal to people in poor state of health. Pigeons can spread these diseases to humans through contaminated droppings or contact with diseased birds.

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Lena Binti Sujari SXXXX839EKarupaya Vijayakumar SXXXX997HKoh Keng Joo SXXXX790JCheong Mun Yin SXXXX556ACho Chou Song SXXXX801BLau Aik Miang SXXXX962DJaafar Bin Tik S2XXXX574FTan Swee Tiow SXXXX522FRamesh Suppiah SXXXX706COng Mui Tin SXXXX399A(Winners will be notified by post. Please bring along your identity card for proof of residency when you claim your prize.)

Here are the answers for Quiz (Jan/Feb 2015):

Name: _____________________________________________________

NRIC no.: ______________________ Home/HP no.: _________________

Address: _____________________________________________________

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Adviser Mr Arthur FongChairman, West Coast Town Council, and MP for West Coast GRCChairman/Editor Mr Kuek Chiew Peng, BBMVice-Chairman/Deputy Editor Mr Chan Huan Chong, PBM

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Associate Editors Dr Lu LiruMs Ng Kiat Ee StellaMr Selvathurai s/o SinniahMr Teoh Chin ChongResource Panel Member Professor Yu Chen Chee ElsieEditorial Consultant Mr Yap Cheng TongSecretary Ms Amy Ng

Town News is published by West Coast Town Council. All rights reserved. No materials in this newsletter are to be retrieved and reproduced in whole or in part without the prior consent of the Editor. The views and opinions expressed or implied in the publication are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Town Council. Circulation: 69,500 copies

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Practicing good habits such as wringing out excess water from laundry before hanging them out to dry, not cycling at common areas, and keeping the corridors clutter-free etc. will ensure a safer and more pleasant environment for everyone.

Help keep your living environment clean and safe by practicing good habits. Below are instances commonly found in the housing estates. Please tick r the photographs showing acceptable practices and cross out t the photographs showing unacceptable practices.

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR

Do you have a good story idea for Town News? Share your story with us and you could see it in print!

Would you like to send your well-wishes to fellow residents? Send your high-resolution photos to us, and you could see photos of your family members or yourself on our greeting banners and billboards!

Send your stories and photos to “Get noticed” at wctccl@wctc.org.sg We look forward to your participation!

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The winners are:

QUIZAPR/MAy

2015

Hanging clothes that are dripping with excess water outside the window

Hi Royston, Julie and WCTC,

Thank you very much for the extremely efficient rectification, the leak has stopped!I am very impressed by the professionalism shown by you and WCTC. Highly commendable, good job!

Thanks again.

Best regardsResident, Ck

Thank you, Mr Chan for your prompt reply.

Can I also commend that the TC cleaning and maintenance teams in this area are

very efficient, always friendly and readily helpful. I have never experienced such

level of work dedication in other areas that I had previously lived in. My family is

very appreciative towards the good work by your team.

Thanks again. :)

RegardsChee Keong

Send your entry (to arrive by 31 Jul 2015) to: Quiz (Apr/May 2015) West Coast Town Council Blk 441A Clementi Ave 3 #02-01 Singapore 121441

Entry Rules1. Your entries must be on the official entry form and reach the Town Council by 31 Jul 2015.2. Each HDB household in West Coast GRC and Pioneer SMC is allowed one entry.3. Councillors and staff of West Coast Town Council and their immediate families cannot enter.4. Winners will be notified by post.5. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entertained.6. The first 10 correct entries drawn will each receive $30 worth of shopping vouchers.

Get Noticed. Share your ideas and photos with us!

Idea

Dear Norwahida,

Many thanks for your reply, and we appreciate your attention and the effort that you have put forward after speaking with you this morning, leading to the issue being resolved. I do see the great effort from you in helping me on this matter. Thanks again.

RegardsIvan

Keeping the area at Central Refuse Chute free of litter

Placing personal belongings and potential fire hazards at the common corridor

Keeping the staircase landing free of clutter

Placing personal belongings and potential fire hazards at staircase landing

Littering in the common areas Keeping the common corridor free of clutter Littering at the Central Refuse Chute area

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Mr Lim Hng Kiang林勋强先生(西海岸集选区－直落布兰雅分区)

Encik Lim Hng Kiang(Bahagian Telok Blangah)

Every first and third Wednesdays, 8.00 pmBlock 2 Dover Road #01-342Singapore 130002

每个月的第一与第三个星期三，晚上8点杜佛路第2座#01-342新加坡邮区130002

Setiap Hari Rabu yang pertama dan ketiga, 8 malamBlok 2 Dover Road #01-342Singapura 130002

Every Wednesday, 8.00 pmBlock 78B Telok Blangah Street 32 #03-02Singapore 102078Tel: 6278 6502

每逢星期三，晚上8点直落布兰雅32街第78B座#03-02新加坡邮区102078 电话：6278 6502

Setiap Hari Rabu, 8 malamBlok 78B Telok Blangah Street 32 #03-02Singapura 102078 Tel: 6278 6502

Meet-the-People SessionsWEST COAST GRC & PIONEER SMC

Mr S Iswaran易华仁先生(西海岸集选区－西海岸分区)

Encik S Iswaran(Bahagian West Coast)

Every Monday, 7.30 pmBlock 729 Clementi West Street 2#01-346 Singapore 120729Tel: 6777 0696

每逢星期一，晚上7点30分金文泰西2街第729座#01-346新加坡邮区120729 电话：6777 0696

Setiap Hari Isnin, 7.30 malamBlok 729 Clementi West Street 2 #01-346Singapura 120729 Tel: 6777 0696

Mr Lawrence Wong黄循财先生(西海岸集选区－文礼分区)

Encik Lawrence Wong(Bahagian Boon Lay)

Every Monday, 7.30 pmBlock 207 Boon Lay Place #01-217Singapore 640207 Tel: 6261 6085

每逢星期一，晚上7点30分文礼坊第207座#01-217新加坡邮区640207 电话：6261 6085

Setiap Hari Isnin, 7.30 malamBlok 207 Boon Lay Place #01-217Singapura 640207 Tel: 6261 6085

Every Monday, 7.30 pm(MP is present every first Monday) Block 631 Jurong West Street 65 #01-260Singapore 640631

每逢星期一，晚上7点30分(议员将于每个月的第一个星期一亲临会见民众)裕廊西65街第631座#01-260 新加坡邮区640631

Setiap Hari Isnin, 7.30 malam(MP hadir pada setiap Hari Isnin yang pertama)Blok 631 Jurong West Street 65 #01-260Singapura 640631

Mr Arthur Fong邝臻先生(西海岸集选区－金文泰分区)

Encik Arthur Fong(Bahagian Clementi)

Every Monday, 8.00 pmBlock 334 Clementi Avenue 2 #01-66 Singapore 120334Tel: 6874 5992

每逢星期一，晚上8点金文泰2道第334座#01-66新加坡邮区120334 电话：6874 5992

Setiap Hari Isnin, 8 malamBlok 334 Clementi Avenue 2 #01-66 Singapura 120334 Tel: 6874 5992

Ms Foo Mee Har胡美霞女士(西海岸集选区－ 亚逸拉惹分区)

Puan Foo Mee Har(Bahagian Ayer Rajah)

Every Thursday, 7.30 pmBlock 32 Teban Gardens Road #01-353 Singapore 600032Tel: 6560 5317

每逢星期四，晚上7点30分德曼花园路第32座#01-353 新加坡邮区600032 电话：6560 5317

Setiap Hari Khamis, 7.30 malamBlok 32 Teban Gardens Road #01-353Singapura 600032 Tel: 6560 5317

Mr Cedric Foo符致镜先生(先驱选区)

Encik Cedric Foo(Konstituensi Pioneer)

Every Monday, 7.30 pmBlock 665A Jurong West Street 64#01-160 Singapore 641665Tel: 6791 8003

每逢星期一，晚上7点30分裕廊西64街第665A座#01-160 新加坡邮区641665 电话：6791 8003

Setiap Hari Isnin, 7.30 malamBlok 665A Jurong West Street 64 #01-160 Singapura 641665 Tel: 6791 8003

West Coast GRC (Clementi) West Coast GRC (Ayer Rajah) Pioneer Constituency

West Coast GRC (Telok Blangah) West Coast GRC (West Coast) West Coast GRC (Boon Lay)

MPS / Contact Numbers

EmErgEncy numbErsFire Engine / Ambulance 995non Emergency Ambulance service

1777

Police 999Police Hotline 1800-255 0000Ayer rajah nPP 1800-565 9999boon Lay nPP 1800-261 9999clementi Police Divisional HQ / clementi nPc

1800-774 0000

clementi nPP 1800-775 9999Dover nPP 1800-778 8999Jurong Police Divisional HQ / nanyang nPc

1800-791 0000

Telok blangah nPP 1800-272 9999

EnQuiry LinEssouth West cDc (service centre)

6316 1616

HDB Branch Office Service Line 1800-225 5432national Environment Agency call centre

1800-225 5632

Department of Public cleanliness (DPc)

1800-600 3333

communiTy cLubs/cEnTrEsAyer rajah cc 6560 9983boon Lay cc 6261 9947clementi cc 6778 1950Dover cc 6777 1540The Frontier cc 6795 8229Telok blangah cc 6271 9602West coast cc 6779 1098

brEAkDoWn oF sErvicEsELEcTriciTysP Power grid 24-HourElectricity service centre

1800-778 8888

PiPED gAs suPPLysP Power grid 24-Hourcustomer service centre (citygas)

1800-752 1800

WATEr suPPLyPub 24-Hour call centre 1800-284 6600

sTrEET LigHTing/TrAFFic LigHTsLand Transport Authority 1800-225 5582

WEsT coAsT ToWn counciLWebsite: www.wctc.org.sg

cLEmEnTi oFFicEblock 441A clementi Avenue 3 #02-01 singapore 121441Email: wctccl@wctc.org.sg

6776 0271

boon LAy oFFicEblock 509 Jurong West street 51#01-159 singapore 640509Email: wctcbl@wctc.org.sg

6896 4890

TELok bLAngAH sErvicE cEnTrEblock 82 Telok blangah DriveEmail: wctccl@wctc.org.sg

6377 5138

24-Hour EssEnTiAL mAinTEnAncE sErvicEs uniT(including Lift rescue services) 1800-275 5555

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

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