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Nourishing Our Roots
Nourishing Our Roots - Jalan Besar Town Council
Chairman's Message
 Our Town is like a strong tree, rooted deep in harmony and togetherness. Celebrating multicultural
 festivals (pages 4 and 5), enjoying cosy breakfasts together (pages 6 and 7), and volunteering for
 social causes (pages 8 and 9) strengthen these roots and allow us to grow further as a community.

 The rise of café culture in Jalan Besar is an offshoot of the neighbourhood's diverse and rich
 cultural scene. In this issue, we feature two cafés (page 15) that have been bringing in fans from
 across the island.

 As our home thrives, our needs change. Our markets, shophouses and recreational facilities have
 undergone facelifts and improvements over the years (pages 10 to 13) to meet these changing needs.

 I am fortunate to be part of a community where residents, community leaders and the Town Council
 are fully invested in growing a safe and beautiful home. May we bring this spirit to all our endeavours
 in life.

 Dr Lily Neo
 Chairman

 Perutusan Pengerusi
 Bandar kita seperti tanaman yang kukuh akarnya. Melalui sambutan perayaan
 berbilang budaya (halaman 4 dan 5), acara sarapan bersama-sama (halaman
 6 dan 7), dan penglibatan dalam aktiviti sukarelawan (halaman 8 dan 9),
 ia memperkukuhkan akar tersebut dan membenarkan kita untuk terus
 berkembang sebagai sebuah masyarakat.

 Budaya kafe di Jalan Besar yang semakin membangkit ialah hasil daripada
 kepelbagaian budaya di kejiranan ini. Dalam isu ini, kami mengetengahkan
 tarikan dua kafe (halaman 15) yang mempunyai pelanggan dari seluruh
 Singapura.

 Dengan perkembangan kejiranan ini, keperluan kita juga berubah.
 Kerja-kerja pembaharuan dan penambahbaikan yang dijalankan di
 pasar, rumah kedai dan kemudahan rekreasi (halaman 10 hingga 13)
 memenuhi keperluan baharu ini.

 Saya beruntung menjadi sebahagian masyarakat di mana penduduk,
 pemimpin masyarakat, dan Majlis Bandaran berpadu membina tempat
 kediaman yang indah dan selamat. Semoga sifat gigih ini dapat
 diterapkan dalam daya usaha seharian kita.

 Dr Lily Neo
 Pengerusi

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KOLAM AYER 哥南亚逸                                               WHAMPOA 黄埔
                                                                                                                         Prof Yaacob Ibrahim                                           Mr Heng Chee How
                                                                                                                         雅国教授                                                          王志豪先生

                   Jalan Besar GRC/
                                                                                                                         MP for Jalan Besar GRC (Kolam Ayer)                           Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Defence
                                                                                                                                                                                       MP for Jalan Besar GRC (Whampoa)

                   Potong Pasir SMC
                   Meet-The-People                                                                  Every Monday, 8pm                                                Every Monday, 8pm

                                                                                  JALAN BESAR GRC
                       Sessions
                                                                                                    Block 64 Kallang Bahru #01-373 Singapore 330064                  Block 85 Whampoa Drive #01-248 Singapore 320085
                                                                                                    Last Wednesday of the month, 8pm
                                                                                                    Block 52 Sims Place #01-138 Singapore 380052
                                                                                                    No MPS on public holidays                                        No MPS on public holidays

                                      POTONG PASIR 波东巴西                                                                  KAMPONG GLAM 甘榜格南                                            KRETA AYER-KIM SENG
POTONG PASIR SMC

                                      Mr Sitoh Yih Pin
                                                                                                                                                                                       牛车水-金声
                                                                                                                         Ms Denise Phua Lay Peng
                                                                                                                                                                                       Dr Lily Neo
                                      司徒宇斌先生                                                                             潘丽萍女士
                                      MP for Potong Pasir SMC                                                            Mayor of Central Singapore District                           梁莉莉医生
                                      Vice Chairman of Jalan Besar Town Council                                          MP for Jalan Besar GRC (Kampong Glam)                         MP for Jalan Besar GRC (Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng)
                                                                                                                         Vice Chairman of Jalan Besar Town Council                     Chairman of Jalan Besar Town Council

                   Every Friday, 8pm        (except last Friday of the month)                       Every Wednesday, 8pm                                             Every Monday, 8pm
                   Block 143 Potong Pasir Avenue 2 #01-24 Singapore 350143                          Block 462 Crawford Lane #03-33 Singapore 190462                  Block 5 Banda Street #03-68A Singapore 050005
                   Last Friday of the month, 8pm                                                    Residents from Kent Ville are welcome to visit the above MPS
                   Block 214 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh void deck Singapore 310214                          or consult the MP on duty at the PAP Branch at Blk 52 Kent
                                                                                                    Road on Mondays, 8pm.
                   No MPS on public holidays                                                        No MPS on public holidays and eve of public holidays             No MPS on public holidays

                   主席致词                                                                                                      jiytupd; nra; j p
                   我们的市镇犹如一棵茁壮的树,在浓厚的和                                                                                       நம் நகரம் ஆழமாக வேரூன்றிய வலுவான
                                                                                                                             மரத்தைப் ப�ோல நல்லிணக்கத்தோடு
                   谐与凝聚力氛围根深蒂固。庆祝多元文化的
                                                                                                                             ஒன்றுபட்டிருக்கிறது. பல கலாசார விழாக்
                   节日(第4和5页)、共同享用温馨早餐(第                                                                                      க�ொண்டாட்டங்களும் (பக்கங்கள் 4, 5), ஒன்றுகூடி
                   6和7页)及成为关怀社会的志工团队,强化                                                                                      சுவைக்கும் காலை உணவு வேளைகளும்
                   归属感,促使我们与社区共同成长。                                                                                          (பக்கங்கள் 6, 7), சமூகத்தின் நலனுக்காகப் புரியும்
                                                                                                                             த�ொண்டூழியமும் (பக்கங்கள் 8, 9) இந்த வேர்களை
                   惹兰勿刹咖啡厅文化的崛起,反映这里的丰                                                                                       வலுப்படுத்தி, நாம் ஒரே சமூகமாக மேன்மேலும்
                                                                                                                             வளர்ச்சியடைய வழிவகுக்கின்றன.
                   富、多元文化的社区写照。我们在这期的刊
                   物,介绍2间拥有来自全岛“粉丝”的咖啡                                                                                       ஜாலான் பெசாரின் கஃபே கலாசாரம், இந்த
                   厅(第15页)。                                                                                                  அக்கம்பக்கத்தின் பன்மயமான, செழிப்பான
                                                                                                                             கலாசார சூழலின் ஓர் அங்கமாகும். இந்தப்
                                                                                                                             பதிப்பில், நாடெங்கிலுமிருந்து ரசிகர்களை
                   随着家园的繁荣,我们的需求也跟着改变。
                                                                                                                             ஈர்த்துவரும் இரண்டு கஃபே கடைகளை (பக்கம் 15)
                   我们的巴刹、店屋和娱乐设施近年已完成翻                                                                                       படைக்கிற�ோம்.
                   新工程(第10至13页),以应对不断变化
                   的需求。                                                                                                      நம் இல்லம் செழித்தோங்கி வளர்கையில்,
                                                                                                                             நமது தேவைகள் மாறும். இந்த மாறிவரும்
                                                                                                                             தேவைகளுக்கு ஏற்ப நமது சந்தைகள், கடைவடுகள்,   ீ
                   我感到庆幸能成为这社区的一份子,在社区                                                                                       ப�ொழுதுப�ோக்கு வசதிகள் ஆகியன மேம்படுத்தப்பட்டு
                   领袖和市镇会致力打造下成为安全又美好的                                                                                       புதுப்பிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன (பக்கங்கள் 10 முதல் 13).
                   家园。让我们努力在生活中贯彻落实这种关
                                                                                                                             பாதுகாப்பான, அழகிய இல்லத்தை உருவாக்குவதில்
                   爱社区的精神。
                                                                                                                             முழு ஈடுபாடு க�ொண்டுள்ள குடியிருப்பாளர்கள்,
                                                                                                                             சமூகத் தலைவர்கள், நகர மன்றம் ஆகியன
                   主席梁莉莉医生                                                                                                   உள்ளடங்கும் சமூகத்தில் அங்கம் வகிப்பதை எனது
                                                                                                                             நற்பேறாகக் கருதுகிறேன். நம் வாழ்வின் அனைத்து
                                                                                                                             முனைப்புகளிலும் இதே ஊக்கத்துடன் நாம்
                                                                                                                             செயல்படவேண்டும்.

                                                                                                                             டாக்டர் லில்லி நிய�ோ
                                                                                                                             தலைவர்

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People | 人民 | Rakyat | மக்கள்

 拉开繁荣的序幕
 Prosperous Beginnings
 Cultural traditions are celebrated by residents of all backgrounds across the constituencies. During Pongal in January,
 we cooked rice with fresh milk in earthen pots until they overflowed. In February, Chinese New Year dinners were held
 throughout Jalan Besar Town. Hari Raya treats were given out for the festival's celebrations in June. We capture highlights of
 these exuberant festivities and a durian party.

                                                                                                             Kolam Ayer MP Prof
                                                                                                             Yaacob Ibrahim
                                                                                                             serving yusheng
                                                                                                             (raw fish salad)
                                                                                                             with grassroots
                                                                                                             leaders to residents
                                                                                                             in celebration of
                                                                                                             abundance and
                                                                                                             prosperity for the
                                                                                                             new year.

                                                                                                             Residents exchange
                                                                                                             festive greetings with
                                                                                                             Kampong Glam MP
                                                                                                             Ms Denise Phua at a
                                                                                                             Hari Raya dinner.

 S&CC                                                                         FY2019 S&CC Rebate (Number of Months)

 Rebate                                                                              2019财年组屋杂费回扣(月份)
                                                                                                                              Total for
                                              HDB Flat Type          April 2019     July 2019   October 2019 January 2020

 杂费回扣                                             组屋类型               2019年4月       2019年7月      2019年10月      2020年1月         FY2019
                                                                                                                              财年总额

                                               1-and 2-room
                                                                         1             1             1           0.5             3.5
 Good news for Singaporean                        1和2房式
 HDB residents. The Government
 has extended the Service and                 3- and 4-room
                                                                         1            0.5           0.5          0.5             2.5
 Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebate               3和 4房式
 for another year, benefiting about
                                                  5-room
 930,000 eligible households.                                           0.5           0.5           0.5          0.5                2
                                                   5房式
 住在政府组屋的居民们,好消                               Executive/Multi-
 息。政府已延长杂费回扣多一                                 Generation               0.5           0.5           0.5                          1.5
 年,约93万组屋住户将受益。                               公寓式和多代同堂

 For enquiries, call 1800-866 3078 or email sccrebates@mailbox.hdb.gov.sg.
 您可拨电1800-866 3078或电邮sccrebates@mailbox.hdb.gov.sg询问详情。

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Whampoa MP Mr Heng Chee How serving residents at a Durian and Fruits Party.

     Potong Pasir MP Mr Sitoh Yih Pin pouring milk into an earthen
     pot to start off the cooking of Pongal (a sweet rice) which is the
     tradition during Pongal Festival.

                                                                              Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng MP Dr Lily Neo handing out goody bags to residents for a
                                                                              sweet start to Hari Raya.

Rebat S&CC                                                                                        Rebat S&CC FY2019 (Bilangan Bulan)
சேவைப் பராமரிப்புக்                                                                       நிதியாண்� 2019க்கான சேவைப் பராமரிப்�க் கட்டணத்
                                                                                                 தள்�ப� (மாதங்களின்எண்ணிக்ைக)

கட்டணத் தள்ளுபடி                                             Jenis Flat HDB            April 2019  Julai 2019 Oktober 2019             Januari 2020
                                                                                                                                                       Jumlah untuk
                                                                                                                                                         FY2019
Terdapat berita baik untuk warga                           வீவக வீட்� ௮ைற             ஏப்ரல் 2019 ஜூைல 2019 அக்ேடாபர்                   ஜனவரி          நிதியாண்�
                                                                                                                  2019்                     2019       2019-க்கான
Singapura yang menduduki flat HDB.                                                                                                                      ெமாத்தம்
Pemerintah telah melanjutkan rebat bagi                       1-dan 2-bilik
Bayaran Khidmat & Penyenggaraan (S&CC)                                                      1               1               1               0.5              3.5
                                                            1 மற்�ம் 2 அைற
untuk Tahun Kewangan 2019 (FY2019).
Sekitar 930,000 isi rumah yang layak bakal                    3- dan 4-bilik
                                                                                            1             0.5              0.5              0.5              2.5
menerima manfaat dari rebat tersebut.                       3 மற்�ம் 4 அைற
                                                                  5-bilik
                                                                  5 அைற                   0.5             0.5              0.5              0.5              2

                                                       Eksekutif/Berbilang generasi
                                                           எக்சிகி�ட்�வ் / பல             0.5             0.5              0.5                               1.5
                                                               தைல�ைற

Untuk keterangan lanjut, sila menghubungi 1800-866 3078 ataupun mengirim e-mel ke alamat sccrebates@mailbox.hdb.gov.sg.
விவரங்கள் கேட்டறிய, 1800-866 3078 அழைக்கவும் அல்லது sccrebates@mailbox.hdb.gov.sg முகவரிக்கு மின்னஞ்சல்
அனுப்பவும்.
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People | 人民 | Rakyat | மக்கள்

 早餐桌上心连心
 Bridging Hearts Over Breakfast
 Sunday breakfast at North
 Bridge Road Food Centre on 27
 January 2019 was a special and
 cosy affair. The reason: A surprise
 ministerial community visit, which
 allowed diners to have a hearty
 conversation with ministers over
 breakfast.

 The ministerial team touring
 North Bridge Road that day
 consisted of Minister for Social
 & Family Development and
 Second Minister for National
 Development Mr Desmond Lee;
 Senior Minister of State, Ministry
 of Trade & Industry and Ministry
 of Education Mr Chee Hong Tat;
 Senior Minister of State, Ministry
 of Transport and Ministry of
 Communications & Information
 Dr Janil Puthucheary; and Senior
 Minister of State, Ministry of Law
 and Ministry of Health Mr Edwin
 Tong. They were hosted by Jalan
 Besar GRC MP Ms Denise Phua.

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草药与蔬菜,近在咫尺
                                                             HERBS AND VEGGIES
                                                             WITHIN YOUR REACH

                                                           At Community Garden@North Bridge, recycled
                                                           plastic drums were given fresh coats of paint,
                                                           making colourful, creative “pots” for a variety
                                                           of greens. Some of the interesting edible crops
                                                           found here include lime, mint, capsicum, aloe vera,
                                                           Japanese kai lan (kale) and stevia.

                                                           While learning the uniqueness of the community
                                                           garden during their visit, the four ministers tried
                                                           freshly plucked stevia, a plant increasingly used as a
                                                           natural, healthy sweetener in drinks.

                                                           Before the garden’s official opening on 1 December
                                                           2018, the Town Council spent around eight months
                                                           putting together this educative garden. Visitors can learn
                                                           about the plants from informational banners on display,
                                                           and by scanning QR codes found on every plant type.

                                                           With inclusiveness also as priority, the community
                                                           garden was designed to be wheelchair accessible.
                                                           Plastic drums of varying heights were used to cater
                                                           to people of all ages.

                                                           Children can also
                                                           imagine being behind
The ministers also gave out oranges and chatted with       the wheel, playing
diners, stall owners and residents at the market before    pretend in an old truck
heading to Kampong Glam Community Club (CC). They          next to the garden.
also visited the Block 10 North Bridge Road coffee shop,   The truck is given a
Community Garden@North Bridge at Block 12 and the          new lease of life as
Kampong Glam Beach Road Residents' Committee Centre.       a play item after it
                                                           was repainted and
                                                           refurbished, complete
At Kampong Glam CC, the ministers sampled delicious
                                                           with recycled old
treats offered by the Farmers’ Market vendors before
                                                           benches.
joining in the Family Day games in the CC’s hall.

The community visit ended with a dialogue session with
grassroots leaders, during which the ministers shared
their aspirations for Singapore.

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Heart | 心声 | Suara Hati | உதவும் மனப்பான்மை

 以花园为主题的心形板绘艺术作坊

 Garden of Hearts Workshop
 Kolam Ayer residents showed they have art in their hearts        Ibrahim joined them in painting the planks, and gamely
 at the plank painting workshop Garden of HeARTS, held            posed for photos as well. The artworks paid homage to
 on 26 May at Geylang West CC. Residents and volunteers           Singapore’s bincentennial, and featured various national
 gathered in groups and armed themselves with paint               motifs, from orchids and the Merlion to the Helix Bridge at
 brushes to let loose their creative painting skills onto white   Marina Bay.
 heart-shaped planks. MP for Kolam Ayer Professor Yaacob

 一起保持市镇清洁

 Keep our Estates Clean Together
 The best way to enhance our physical living
 environment is also a simple one –just keep it
 clean! Residents living in Jalan Kukoh joined
 their Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng MP Dr Lily Neo at
 the Block 10A pavilion on 26 May to reaffirm
 this shared goal. The estate’s cleaners are a big
 part of keeping the estate clean, and they were
 presented with tokens of appreciation by Dr Neo
 for their hard work. Dr Neo also provided tips
 for maintaining cleanliness in communal spaces.
 These include disposing food waste in covered
 bags that are difficult for pests and rodents to
 access, and refraining from feeding pigeons.

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欢庆端午节

Celebrating
Dumpling
Festival
Whampoa MP Mr Heng Chee How led
an early celebration of the Dumpling
Festival on 15 May at Whampoa Market
and Food Centre along with 100 seniors.
A breakfast buffet of scones, fresh
fruits, and chee cheong fan (steamed
rice noodle rolls) drew smiles from
both residents and volunteers. Goody
bags filled with daily necessities and
dumplings of four different flavours
were handed out to residents as
singalongs and dances punctuated the
cheery atmosphere. Kampong Glam
MP Ms Denise Phua was also there to
participate in the festivities.

感恩立国一代

Thanking the Merdeka Generation
Potong Pasir MP Mr
Sitoh Yih Pin visited
more than 3500
Merdeka Generation
(MG) residents to
personally deliver
the MG packages to
them over a span
of two weeks. The
residents also received
a custom-made crystal
as a memento.

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Environment | 环境 | Alam Sekitar | சுற்றுப்புறம்

 Here's How We Improved Your Estate
 New and upgraded facilities

       29                   Children’s
                            playgrounds
                                            61     Covered
                                                   linkways

          15                                   12
                             Community               Drop-off
                             halls and               porches
                             pavilions

                144   Blocks repainted
                                             18

                                                   27 Lifts

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es in the Last 3 Years (2016 to 2018)

 32                            10
         Senior citizens’
         and adult fitness                   Community
         corners                             gardens
                                             and parks

      60                                3
                 Blocks                             Market
                 upgraded                           and
                 under NRP                          Hawker
                                                    Centres
           > 4,200                                  renovated
           Benefitting
           households

     5
                             And many more...
         Ramps
                             • Jogging tracks
                             • Game courts
                             • Residents' corners
                             • BBQ corners
                             • Improvements to open
                               spaces, etc.

                                        July 2019   TouchPoint 11
Environment | 环境 | Alam Sekitar | சுற்றுப்புறம்

 更多惊艳的市镇翻新
 More Beautiful Facelifts in Our Town
    Big fan at Cheng Yan Court, Block 269 Queen Street

    Before                                         After

    Covered linkway at Whampoa Market and Food Centre

    Before                                         After

    Covered linkway between Block 143 Potong Pasir Ave 2 and Potong Pasir Community Club

    Before                                         After

    Ramp between Block 2 Delta Ave and multi-storey carpark

    Before                                         After
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翻新后,牛车水大厦既舒适又方便
Comfort and Convenience at
Chinatown Complex
Chinatown Complex underwent repairs and redecoration                          Diner Mr Lim Hong Shen, 32, observed that birds no longer
(R&R) works from 1 March to 31 May this year. The upgraded                    entered the hawker centre, and "now [the eating area] is
                                                                              cleaner". Bird droppings have reduced by 90% since netting
facilities further increased the safety and utility of common
                                                                              was placed around the hawker centre.
areas, making the shopping and dining experience more
enjoyable than before.                                                        Mr Horace Khoo, who sells yong tau foo ingredients at the
                                                                              basement-level market, said that the new non-slip tiles have
Chairman of Chinatown Complex Hawkers’ Association Mr                         "made the market cleaner and drier now".
Lim Gek Meng shared that improvement works were made
                                                                              Sundry shop owners at level 1 shared that customers are
to all three storeys in the building. He commended the new                    happy with the new toilets.
light bulbs installed at the level 2 hawker centre, saying: "As
the lights are newer, customers can eat comfortably."                         The R&R works at the food and shopping complex, which
                                                                              reopened on 1 June, were fully funded and carried out by
                                                                              Jalan Besar Town Council.
           BEFORE

                                                                                                    The netting installed at the hawker centre keeps
                                          A fresh coat of paint brightens the building's facade.    birds out, improving hygiene and cleanliness.

                                          Addition of anti-slip tiles on areas in front of market   Seats at the hawker centre are more secure thanks to
                                          stalls makes marketing safer.                             new screws.

                                                                                                    Addition of new fans on all levels make
                                          Illuminated signs on all three floors make                the shopping and dining experience more
                                          navigation easier.                                        comfortable.

                                                                                                     Markets/food centres currently closed
                                                                                                     for R&R works:
                                                                                                     Blk 210 Lor 8 Toa Payoh:
                                                                                                     closed from 22 April to 21 July 2019

                                                                                                     Blk 29 Bendemeer Road:
                                                                                                     closed from 2 May to 1 August 2019
                                          New fittings and tiles for toilets on all three levels.

                                                                                                                     July 2019          TouchPoint 13
移动电讯设备使用者必知
  Things You Should Know If You
  Use an Active Mobility Device

                         Personal Mobility Aid (PMA)1                 Personal Mobility Device (PMD)2                                       Power-Assisted Bicycle (PAB)2
                         Motorised Wheelchairs or                     Kick Scooters, Electric Scooters, Unicycles,          Bicycle         Electric Bicycle or e-bike
                         Mobility Scooters                            Hoverboards and etc.

                                                                                        Personal Mobility Device (PMD)2                    Personal Mobility Aid (PMA)1
                                                   Bicycle                              Kick Scooters, Electric Scooters, Unicycles,       Motorised Wheelchairs or
                                                                                        Hoverboards and etc.                               Mobility Scooters

                                                                    Bicycle                 Power-Assisted Bicycle (PAB)2
                                                                                            Electric Bicycle or e-bike

                                                                                                      Allowed specifications
         Register Your E-Scooters:                                                                    for motorised devices*
                                                                                                      and bicycles:
         • Register online at onemotoring.com.sg/escooter.                                            Width ≤ 70cm
                                                                                                      Weight ≤ 20kg
         • From 1 July 2019, it will be an offence to ride an
           unregistered e-scooter on public paths.
                                                                                                      *All devices to be UL2272-certified from 1 Jan 2021
                                                                                                      Motorised device speed: 25km/h

                     If you do not observe the rules stated above, you could risk paying hefty fines and/or jail time.
                                    Read more about it on the Land Transport Authority (LTA) website.

  1
      The maximum device speed for motorised PMAs is 10km/h.
  2
   All e-scooters and PABs must be registered with LTA. If your e-scooter is not certified to the UL2272 standard, you can only register it if it was bought before 1 July 2019. However, it
  will be automatically deregistered on 1 January 2021, when all non-UL2272 certified PMDs cannot be used on public paths.

TouchPoint 14             July 2019
双倍的喜悦,尽在Double Durians 咖啡厅
Double Delight at
Double Durians
Double Durians was started in March 2018 by three friends who were tired of travelling to eat
durian. Owners Jowell Chia, Huang Yong Xian, and Deryk Ng loved to eat durian together, but
they did not enjoy having to hop from a regular eatery to a fruits stall just to have their durian fix.
Together, they hatched the concept of a one-stop durian café, and Double Durians was born.
“Durians should be much more interesting, and come in more varieties,” Jowell said, hence the
name “Double Durians”. Here, you can enjoy durian in a variety of ways, from a creamy durian
smoothie (the Double Durian Bomb) to durian pizza, durian crepe cake, and even chargrilled
durians. “Musang King durian is known for its buttery, bittersweet flavour. Baking it for an hour
intensifies its taste,” he explained.
 The café at 8 Hamilton Road offers another surprise: a fully vegetarian menu. Fan favourites
include Nasi Padang Curry Mutton, Nasi Lemak Mushroom Rendang, pasta, and hot pot. The café’s
use of unique ingredients such as lion’s mane mushroom attracts a loyal fan base.
 The cosy, rustic ambience at Double Durians and the convenience of a comprehensive culinary
experience draws a steady crowd – one where 60 per cent are repeat customers. “We also offer
islandwide delivery,” Jowell said. Nearby Buddhist temples are also regular patrons of this gem in
Jalan Besar Town.

FREE SCOOP
                                                                                            of Musang King Durian Ice Cream
                                                                                            with minimum $50 spent (before GST).
TouchPoint July 2019 | Valid for dine-in only at 8 Hamilton Road | Only original coupons will be accepted. Limited to one order per coupon. Valid till 30 September 2019.

来再成发五金,品尝美味咖啡
Brew-tiful Brunch at Chye
Seng Huat Hardware
What was once a hardware shop peddling scrap and new metals, is now a rejuvenated eatery well-
known for its great coffee. Enter Chye Seng Huat Hardware, where coffee lovers will be impressed
by the 360-degree coffee bar situated in the centre of this quaintly designed café. This is perfect for
curious customers to enjoy a clear view of busy baristas preparing their ordered drinks.
Much of the original building structure was retained by café founder Mr Leon Foo, so as to pay
tribute to Jalan Besar’s olden hardware district.
“The name Chye Seng Huat was one that resonated very much with the building’s owner and I;
it means ‘to rebuild and prosper again’ in Chinese,” shared Mr Foo.
And prosper it did, with large crowds pouring into the six-year-old café on Tyrwhitt Road to
get their hands on freshly roasted specialty coffee. One of the most celebrated items on the
menu, Nitro Antimatter (blended oat milk cold brew infused with nitrogen), offers a unique
experience. “Customers usually come for our hand-brewed coffee. They also love ordering the
Homemade Banana Bread, served with espresso butter,” said Mr Foo.                                                                                  Photos by Chye Seng Huat Hardware.

Chye Seng Huat Hardware (CSHH) Coffee Promotion
ENJOY A 1-FOR-1 SPECIAL for CSHH’s
                        Cold Brew Bottle
TouchPoint July 2019 | Offer is valid only at CSHH Coffee until 31 July 2019. Valid for dine-in only at 150 Tyrwhitt Road, and limited to one redemption per coupon. The original voucher must be
presented before order. | Voucher cannot be exchanged for cash or used in conjunction with other promotional programmes, offers, discount cards, vouchers or VIP privileges, unless otherwise
stated. Prices listed are subject to prevailing GST and applicable service charge. CSHH Coffee reserves the right to replace the offer with an item of similar value at its sole discretion.
Quiz | 竞答比赛 | Kuiz | புதிர்

                                                         WIN
                                                          We have 10 sets to give away!
                                                                                           Town Council
                                                                                           souvenirs!

  TouchPoint July 2019 Quiz
  Q1)      The Service and Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebate has been extended for another year, FY 2019

               TRUE			                                FALSE

  Q2)      Beginning 1 July 2019, it will be an offence to ride an unregistered e-scooter on public paths. ​

               TRUE			                                FALSE

  Q3)      Stevia is one of the plant types found in Community Garden@North Bridge.

               TRUE			                                FALSE

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