Facebook Instagram Derrick Goh grew up in a modest family, living in a two-bedroom flat in Balam Road. He gave tuition to put himself through university. Despite challenging circumstances in his early years, he did well in school and entered the finance industry. He worked in senior roles overseas for many years, but never forgot the opportunities that Singapore gave him. In 2007, he and his wife decided to return home so his children could grow up with Singaporean values.....
Facebook Instagram Minister K. Shanmugam is Minister for Law and Minister for Home Affairs. He is known to speak his mind frankly, honestly, and take clear positions on issues affecting Singaporeans. Since taking office as Minister for Law in 2008, Mr Shanmugam has overseen significant legal reforms in various areas. These include our criminal laws, family laws, legal aid and access to justice, bankruptcy and insolvency regimes, intellectual property laws, dispute resolution and civil procedure, and legal profession and industry.....
Facebook Instagram Carrie is passionate about helping people and their livelihoods. She started her community building work by setting up a charity which trains underprivileged women in Singapore for sustainable employment. She gave up her comfortable job to do this. Carrie says, “In 2007, I volunteered in India at a shelter for abandoned girls in India. There, I encountered female infanticide, babies killed by desperate parents simply because they were girls.” “That drove me to think about those who are marginalised and how I can help them.....
Facebook Instagram A block of 5-room flats, all lit up in the evening, each a picture of family bliss. But one of them is pitch dark. Faishal, then a young PAP activist, knocks on the door. Two kids answer. “Hello uncle! We’re playing with candles!” In fact, the family can’t afford to turn on the lights. This was the 2001 recession, and their parents had lost their jobs. Faishal had organised a donation drive and was delivering donated provisions to families like theirs.....
Facebook Instagram Since 2015, Mr Ng has taken the kids from Nee Soon East’s rental flats out almost every other month. Some have asked him, why do this when he has so many demands on his time? The reason he gives is simple– every kid deserves a childhood. He said he would never forget Aliyah, a girl who shared one of her few toys with her daughter Ella. He recounted, “The children have so little, but they give so much and they have taught me a lot.....
Nee Soon has always been a tight-knit community. Now, we are building more communities around causes such as animal welfare and environmental issues. Together with passionate residents, we have launched: Singapore’s first constituency zero waste masterplan Community litter-picking every month since 2012 Points to share books, reusable bags and other resources Active recycling points, where residents learn to recycle with a higher success rate Community fridges and food-sharing groups to reduce food wastage Fewer plastic straws and single-use cutlery at events,....
Government has made a commitment to Singaporeans—Everyone will have opportunities, regardless of their background. We look out for people who need help. We have our own bursaries, festive gifts, transport vouchers, food distribution and more. This has been made possible with the generous support of donors and volunteers. We have pioneered many innovative community programmes including: Nee Soon Football and Study Programme, where needy children get free football training if they also attend tuition and mentorship sessions Community fridges FutsalArena@Yishun,....
Yishun is the healthcare hub of the North. 2 hospitals- Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for general acute care and Yishun Community Hospital for rehabilitation. Yishun Polyclinic has been expanded. There will be one more polyclinic near Khatib MRT by 2023. The hospitals and polyclinic work with the community to help residents stay healthy. Elderly residents can learn new skills, exercise and socialise at three new “wellness kampungs” and several new senior activity centres. Goodlife!@Yishun even has Singapore’s first free aromatherapy and massage service for seniors and caregivers.....