Nee Soon GRC launched “Never Alone”, Singapore’s first constituency-based cancer support and awareness movement on 27 Jan. In this movement, residents who have survived cancer will befriend and encourage neighbours going through the same journey. This is believed to be the first cancer support and awareness movement in Singapore launched by a GRC ’s community and grassroots, with support from partners. The movement includes 55 “Health Kakis” who are cancer survivors and residents of our GRC.....
The Nee Soon community runs myriad programmes to build up community spirit and help the needy. For example, animal-lovers flock to Nee Soon for the annual Pets Fiesta and Nee Soon Public Forum on Animal Protection Policies (formerly the Chong Pang Animal Welfare Forum) which have become national events. Here are some of our other signature programmes. We have also worked with myriad organisations to bring useful, innovative social and welfare services to the Nee Soon community.....
Kwek Hian Chuan Henry COS Cuts for MCCY Tempering Emerging Social Divide 1. Singaporeans pride ourselves to live in a fair and justice meritocracy. 2. However, some believe that social divide is emerging both along race and class lines. Can the government provide an overview of the broad trends? 3. Can MCCY share what MCCY is doing to bring our people together, so as to temper the emergence of social divide? 4. Is there scope for the MCCY to strengthen our collaboration with VWOs to bring people together?....
In an interview with Malay-language daily Berita Harian, Minister K Shanmugam said that the Malay community has made a lot of progress, for example in terms of income and education levels. Now, we should encourage the community to go even further, and for more Malay professionals to reach the pinnacle of success. Minister Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Law and MP for Nee Soon GRC, also noted that Singaporeans from all communities are increasingly committed to racial and religious harmony.....