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Tampines
December 2017 - March 2018 MCI (P) 011/01/2018
KIASU
OUR
TOWN
TAMPINES SIDE OF THE STORY
P8 P9 P12 P15
CNY Celebrations Around A Greener Home for Tampines Tampines... Why So Kiasu? Meet Tampines’ Dancing King
Tampines
CONTENTS COMPLETED PROJECTS
Contents Happenings in Tampines What Can You Recycle? 11
Chairman’s Message 02 All I Want For Christmas 07 Year End Festive Fun For
Ringin’ 2018 The Tampines Way 07 Beneficiaries At OTH 11
Completed Projects CNY Celebrations Around
Completed Projects 03 Tampines 08
#MadeInTampines
Tampines... Why So Kiasu? 12
Got Umbrella? 04 A Greener Home For Tampines 09
Got A Sweet Tooth? 14
Voices From The Heartland 04
More Buses, Better Rides 05 Community Outreach Meet Tampines’ Dancing King 15
You Made Tampines Beautiful! 05 Career Expert Shares Tips On Meet-The-People Session
How To Remain Relevant 10 Tempo Is Going Online 16
Contest Results The Share Corner 10
Tampines: Through the Lens 06 Repainting works – Blk 381 & 382
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
Dear Residents of Tampines, being of everyone who lives in Tampines. We just 2018 promises to be
appointed the Councillors for a new term, and we an exciting year, as Playground – Tampines West Community Cub
The new year has just rolled around not too long ago, will do our best so that residents see an even better we double our efforts
and with that brings new beginnings for Tampines! performance from Tampines Town Council. to make Tampines a
Following the start of 2018, I was happy to have better and truly special
celebrated Lunar New Year with various groups in The rainy season at the start of the year brought home for all. There will be
the community. I would like to take this opportunity about Borrow Use Return, a new umbrella-sharing more initiatives and developments
to wish you and your family the best of health and a initiative that has seen great support from residents. under Re-Imagining Tampines to benefit residents.
great year ahead! It was both the convenience and the sense of
community spirit that stole the hearts of everyone Thank you for your continued support as we embark
It has been almost eight months since the new combating the unpredictable weather. If successful, on the road towards more improvements in our town.
managing agents took over in Tampines Town we will extend it to more locations in Tampines. Let us look forward to all the good things to come!
Council. According to a Facebook poll I did last We have looked into installing Light Emitting Diode
November, many of you feel that the team has been (LED) lights throughout Tampines. This year, you
doing a good job and I agree. will see existing public lighting at HDB blocks, open Sincerely yours,
spaces and carparks being replaced with new LED Baey Yam Keng
I would also like to express my heartfelt appreciation lights. We will keep exploring ways to use technology Tampines Town Council
to the Town Councillors who have worked hard for that is more energy- and cost-efficient. Chairman
the interest of residents, contributing to the well-
Drop off porch - Blk 426, Tampines St 41
Dear Residents of Tampines, Dear Residents of Tampines, Dear Residents of Tampines,
The New Year has just rolled around not too long ago, The New Year has just rolled around not too long ago, The New Year has just rolled around not too long ago,
and with that brings new beginnings for Tampines! I am and with that brings new beginnings for Tampines! I am and with that brings new beginnings for Tampines! I am
sure many of you remember the fireworks and fanfare that sure many of you remember the fireworks and fanfare that sure many of you remember the fireworks and fanfare that
accompanied our shouts and cheers in ushering in 2018 at accompanied our shouts and cheers in ushering in 2018 at accompanied our shouts and cheers in ushering in 2018 at
Our Tampines Hub. It was truly an unforgettable night for Our Tampines Hub. It was truly an unforgettable night for Our Tampines Hub. It was truly an unforgettable night for
me as it was for you! I would like to take this opportunity me as it was for you! I would like to take this opportunity me as it was for you! I would like to take this opportunity
to wish you and your family the best of health and a great to wish you and your family the best of health and a great to wish you and your family the best of health and a great
year ahead. year ahead. year ahead.
Following the start of 2018, I was happy to have celebrated Following the start of 2018, I was happy to have celebrated Following the start of 2018, I was happy to have celebrated
Chinese New Year with the Residents’ Committee. To all Chinese New Year with the Residents’ Committee. To all Chinese New Year with the Residents’ Committee. To all
residents of Tampines - Xin Nian Kuai Le, Gong Xi Fa Cai! residents of Tampines - Xin Nian Kuai Le, Gong Xi Fa Cai! residents of Tampines - Xin Nian Kuai Le, Gong Xi Fa Cai!
It has been almost 8 months since the new managing It has been almost 8 months since the new managing It has been almost 8 months since the new managing
agents took over in Tampines Town Council. According to a agents took over in Tampines Town Council. According to a agents took over in Tampines Town Council. According to a
poll I did on Facebook last November, many of you feel that poll I did on Facebook last November, many of you feel that poll I did on Facebook last November, many of you feel that
the team has done a good job thus far, and I can’t agree the team has done a good job thus far, and I can’t agree the team has done a good job thus far, and I can’t agree
more! My heartfelt appreciation also extends toward the more! My heartfelt appreciation also extends toward the more! My heartfelt appreciation also extends toward the
Town Councillors who have benefitted residents and made Town Councillors who have benefitted residents and made Town Councillors who have benefitted residents and made
a positive impact on their lives. a positive impact on their lives. a positive impact on their lives.
In this new term and year, Tampines residents can look In this new term and year, Tampines residents can look In this new term and year, Tampines residents can look
forward to an improved performance from Tampines Town forward to an improved performance from Tampines Town forward to an improved performance from Tampines Town
Council. Council. Council.
We have explored the possibilities of installing Light We have explored the possibilities of installing Light We have explored the possibilities of installing Light
Emitting Diode (LED) luminaires all over Tampines. Over Emitting Diode (LED) luminaires all over Tampines. Over Emitting Diode (LED) luminaires all over Tampines. Over
the rest of the year, you can expect to see existing public the rest of the year, you can expect to see existing public the rest of the year, you can expect to see existing public
lightings at HDB blocks, open spaces and carparks being lightings at HDB blocks, open spaces and carparks being lightings at HDB blocks, open spaces and carparks being
replaced with new LED luminaires. We will find more replaced with new LED luminaires. We will find more replaced with new LED luminaires. We will find more
opportunities to engage in more energy efficient ways of opportunities to engage in more energy efficient ways of opportunities to engage in more energy efficient ways of
living. living. living.
2018 will be exciting as we continue to build a special 2018 will be exciting as we continue to build a special 2018 will be exciting as we continue to build a special
and better home for all. I would like to thank you for your and better home for all. I would like to thank you for your and better home for all. I would like to thank you for your
continued support and understanding as we embark on a continued support and understanding as we embark on a continued support and understanding as we embark on a
road towards greater improvement as a town. Let us look road towards greater improvement as a town. Let us look road towards greater improvement as a town. Let us look
forward to all the good things that are to come! forward to all the good things that are to come! forward to all the good things that are to come!
Sincerely yours, Sincerely yours, Sincerely yours,
Baey Yam Keng Baey Yam Keng Baey Yam Keng
Tampines Town Council Tampines Town Council Tampines Town Council
Chairman Chairman Chairman
02 03
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Got Umbrella? More Buses, Better Rides
The monsoon season earlier this of sharing. Residents were The Bus Service Enhancement supplemented by Bus Service
year brought about the umbrella- encouraged to donate spare Programme (BSEP) is a five- 18 along Tampines St 32/33
sharing initiative, BorrowUseReturn, umbrellas atop returning the year initiative designed to since October last year, and its
to Tampines. Organised by Tampines umbrellas after use for the next significantly boost bus capacity schedule was adjusted to better
Town Council (TTC), the pilot run person. and improve service levels. cater to the shoulder peak
that was held on 10th January 2018 Under this programme, the demand during the evening
was attended by Mr Baey Yam Keng, “If successful, we’ll be more than Land Transport Authority (LTA) rush hour.
Chairman of TTC. 40 umbrellas were happy to expand it across more has partnered various public
planted at one of the two selected locations in Tampines.” said Mr transport operators to introduce New Bus Services for
routes – between Block 401 and 502. Baey, on the initiative. 1,000 buses from 2012 to 2017. Tampines residents
This has not only resulted in a We now have a total of 9 new
The other route is from N2 Shopping successful reduction of waiting services, i.e. Services 4, 20, 46,
Street to Block 298. Both locations times and crowding levels, but 118, 127, 129, 298, 513 and
were specifically chosen by residents connectivity was also enhanced City Direct Service 664 running
of Tampines as their preferred venues, island-wide. to enhance connectivity for
through a polling on TTC’s official residents. For example, Service
Facebook page. Improvements for Tampines 298 was introduced to connect
residents commuters from Tampines
Aimed to provide convenience to You may be glad to hear that West to Tampines MRT Station,
residents when combatting the a total of 35 bus services providing more convenient
unpredictable weather, the project have been improved, of which access to key amenities
also embraces the community spirit include Services 15, 34, 72, 118 such as Our Tampines Hub,
and 293. Townlink Bus Service Tampines Mall and Tampines
291 (East Loop) has been Polyclinic.
Voices From You Made Tampines Beautiful!
The Heartland
Your sincere and heartfelt confessions made us weak in the knees -- every single one of them.
Congratulations to the top 3 winners in our ”It’s Time To Confess Your Love!” contest!
Tampines, how you have changed
Since nineteen eighty-four; Tampines is like a loved one. There are days you take her for
From spaces of empty land granted, days you just want to get away from her, days you get
The enthusiasm of residents at The improvements in the To a satellite town and more. bored of her… But ultimately, you know she has everything you
Tampines Changkat’s Neighbourhood neighbourhood are meant to need. She feeds you well (with the endless plethora of cuisines),
Renewal Programme (NRP) on 10 encourage community bonding Clean parks and community areas she shelters you (with her homes and sheltered walkways), she
Where residents can meet and greet; keeps you healthy (with her various parks and the latest Tampines
December 2017 was evident through between families and members Surrounds of green and flowers, Hub), she makes it easy for you to get to places (with the East-
the active participation. Held for of the community, alongside With benches to provide a seat. West Line and the much needed Downtown Line), and she allows
two residential areas, block 138 to elevating the living experience of Bustling shopping malls
you to choose any path you want in life (be it secondary schools,
junior colleges or polytechnics). She also wants to equip you with
139, and 124 to 127, the separate residents. Whose names now need no mention,
And of course Our Tampines Hub— knowledge and values outside of school (with Tampines Library
sessions saw residents sharing The latest family addition! and multiple Community Clubs). Tampines, is like my loved one. At
their thoughts and suggestions with With the NRP being funded by the end of the day, I just want to return to her embrace.
officials that were present, including the government, residents’ vote Toddlers from child care centres
On their regular walking tours, 2nd Prize ($20 voucher):
MP for Tampines GRC, Mayor for their preference is important Greet me in a chorus Teo Ting Wei
Desmond Choo. as the improvement programme Of pure, innocent wonder.
will only be materialised with at Consolation Prize Then there is this guy
Drop-off points, seating area, least 75% of agreement. Winners (Limited Edition Who went out of his way
To help me retrieve my keys;
fitness equipment and high and low EZ-Link cards with $5 His neighbourliness made my day! Due to demolishing of my parent’s rented one-room flat in Bedok,
sheltered link ways were among The works that will commence value): they were allotted a flat in Tampines by HDB. That is how my
Must also mention the couple relationship for Tampines started since 1987 when I was a young
the enhancements that residents by the end of 2018 are expected The day I ran after a bus; child. I love the creative spirit instilled in Tampines. Always looking
were briefed about at the event. to complete within two years. Ong Yun Ting, Kelly Ho, They helped alert the driver for developments, improvements and community enriching
Molly Tay, Lim Joan, Joyce So that I’d be in time for class. programs to make this a better place to live i despite we are now
a mature estate. I feel “hao-lian” whenever my friend commented
Kwok Lok Yee, Koh Geok From heartwarming encounters Tampines is alwats the first town to have several new facilities
Hong, Nur Fadhilah Shuib, Of the human kind, (cycling network, OTH, even first town to receive SG50 funpack
To lifestyle and cuisine choices...
David Chan Yoke Leong, All these and more I find.
etc). Wow, our ‘kiasu-ism’ has led Tampines to obtain the recent
most ‘kiasu’ town accolade from Giant Singapore survey. Perhaps
Mohamed Zaki Bin Ishak, that in turn foster the close-knitted communitu bonding network
So what do I love most
Wong Siang Leng About our dear Tampines? here. My love for Tampines will continue till I ‘up lorry’, cuz gonna
It’s all the little things stay here for the rest of my life.
That makes life such a bliss!
We will be contacting you 3rd Prize ($10 voucher):
by email shortly regarding 1st Prize ($50 voucher): Lin Meixiu
prize collection details. Clarissa Chong
04 05
1st Prize: Marvin Ramirez
CONTEST RESULTS HAPPENINGS IN TAMPINES
All I Want For Christmas
The Festive Season was in full There is truly something for Tis the season
swing at Our Tampines Hub everyone at Our Tampines Hub. to be jolly!
Members of
on 22 Dec 2017 with the Xmas We will continue to celebrate the Ukulele
Party at Sky Garden! Crowds of the diversity in cultures across interest group
residents were welcomed with different communities in wowed
crowds with
free Christmas goodies, snacks, Singapore by bringing Tampines their rendition
and fun games whilst being residents and visitors the very of popular
serenaded by members of the best in programmes, events Christmas
ukulele interest group. Our little carols!
and activities!
Tampines:
ones got to receive candy from
Santa and even had the chance
to tell him their Christmas
wishes in person!
Through The Lens
Santa
The overwhelming response to the much-anticipated Photography Contest organised last August truly echoed the love residents have Claus was at
for Tampines town. Themed, ‘Tampines Our Home’, Tampines Town Council had received more than 300 impressive entries that evoked hand to hand out
a sense of pride, some even accompanied with narratives that sung nostalgic tunes. candy and grant
the wishes of all
children present
The submitted entries received throughout the two-month long contest were thoroughly sorted by a panel of three professionals namely, Festive treats were available for everyone at the Xmas party! From Starbucks drinks to at the Xmas Party!
ice cream cones, everyone walked away fuller both in spirit and stomach!
Mr Alex Siew, an internationally renowned photographer, Mr Ben Lau, a photography enthusiast (I.G: @LKKBEN) and Mr Noor Azhar
Mohamed, Senior Lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic Design School.
Ringin’ In 2018
The Tampines Way
Congratulations to all the winning shots! Photos from the contest have been published in Tampines Town Council’s Calendar 2018:
2017 ended with a bang at Our For many, it was indeed a night Residents and
visitors were
Tampines Hub’s New Year’s to remember and the perfect treated to an
Eve 2018 Countdown Party! way to welcome 2018. With evening of
Tampines residents and visitors even more exciting activities back to back,
2. Hang Loo Ming 3. Calvin Chan Wai Meng 4. Tan Hock Siong 5. Joey Lim 6. Au Yeong Mei Khuan star studded
flocked to Festive Plaza to join planned for the new year
performances!
in the celebrations. Everyone ahead, Tampines residents
got to enjoy incredible stage have even more to look
performances by Pornsak, forward to in the
Kelly Poon, Derrick Hoh and coming months!
many others. Besides exciting
giveaways, free snacks and
a slew of fun games and
7. Wong Chek Poh 8. Chua Tiew Eng 9. Zuhri Haniff 10. Chen Wen Yun activities, residents and
visitors were also treated to an
The support was simply
interactive display walkthrough overwhelming with tens of
of our past, present and future. thousands of people turning
up for the NYE Countdown! HELLO 2018!
The party
The night’s festivities ended with a
culminated in the countdown bang, with the
countdown
11. Jonathan Mohan 12. Tan Poh Sim 13. Ong Yi Chao 14. Apphia Neo 15. David Hong 16. Terence Lee
at midnight. Our Tampines happening
GRC advisers together with the at Festive
Mediacorp artistes, ushered in Plaza and
accompanying
the New Year with rapacious fireworks at the
applause and cheers as Town Square!
Keith Ong Art Lim Kiat Guan Kuek Yong Liang Francis Leow Yue Chong Jasline Tan Ng ZhenFeng Leo Mei Ting
fireworks lit up the night sky
above Town Square.
06 07
HAPPENINGS IN TAMPINES
A Greener
This year’s Tree Planting event was met with gloomy weather, but that
did not dampen the spirit of Tampines residents.
Some 800 participants arrived at their respective divisions in
Home For
Tampines on 11, 12 and 26 November 2017, complete with ponchos
and umbrellas - all prepared to contribute their part to a greener
environment by planting trees, even in the showers. Both adults and
children alike had the opportunity to experience mixing the soil and then
Tampines
watering the plants. They also got to name the tree.
The event, which was spread across the five divisions, saw residents
together with the Members of Parliament for Tampines GRC plant 10
Neem trees at Tampines North, 10 Manila Palm trees at Tampines
Changkat, 10 Bottlebrush trees at Tampines West, 10 Foxtail Palm trees
at Tampines East and 15 Syzygium Glaucum trees at Tampines Central.
“This is our second time
participating in Tree
Planting Day and we feel
the programme this year
is more elaborate and
happening! We don’t often
plant trees so this is the only
chance we get to.”
- Jing Yao & Adeline
“Green is best. Nowadays
with the factories and
buildings, we need to
plant trees to save the
environment. At the
same time, we get to
educate our children
with knowledge on tree
planting.”
- Mr & Mrs Ng
“I wanted to experience tree
planting. Even though I used
to stay in a Kampung, I’ve
never touched soil. It was
a warming experience
to plant together with
people of different ages
and races, in harmony.”
- Angeline Ler (left)
08 09
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Career Expert Shares Tips On What Can You Recycle?
It’s very simple. First, start by setting up a recycling corner in your home. This can be a mini recycling bin, or even a hook on which you can
How To Remain Relevant hang your recycling bag. When it gets full, simply deposit the contents into any public recycling bin located near your estate. These blue
recycling bins can be found at all HDB blocks, private landed properties, and even within condominiums/private apartments.
jobseekers who come to us are unable skills and was considering him for the Note: Containers should be emptied and free of contaminants such as food waste. Please rinse if necessary and crush or flatten if possible.
to find work and are worried about their position of a sales manager. However,
finances. They may not be ready to hear he had to prove himself by drafting a
our suggestions initially. So, we must be business plan for the company first. Paper Glass
patient, understanding, and just listen He came to me for help. I took the initiative
to them. In time, hopefully we can gain to research Business Plan writing using
their trust, and we can then provide the self-improvement books and advised him
assistance they need. to leverage his passion in developing and
delivering service excellence systems,
I remember a 70-year-old client of mine, instead on focusing on his past sales
Mr Hee, who had difficulty finding a job track record, which was quite niche, and DO: Books, Brochures, Calendars, DON’T: Used disposable paper cups and DO: Beverage bottles, Cosmetic bottles, DON’T: Ceramics, Light bulbs (use lamp
in Singapore after working and living in to steer away from mentioning his difficult Cardboard boxes, Drink cartons, Egg plates, Paper towels, Waxed paper for Glass cups and plates, Jam and spread recycling bins instead), Mirrors, Window
Vietnam for 6 years. I lent him a listening financial situation at home. trays, Envelopes, Flyers, Magazines, wrapping food, Paper contaminated with bottles, Medicine and supplement bottles, glass
Newspapers, Paper towel and toilet food, Tissue paper, Toilet paper Sauce and condiment bottles
ear, met him for 6 appointments over the roll tubes, Printed paper, Tissue boxes,
10-month assistance period, addressing He took my advice, created a sound Writing paper
topics related to individual job search
barriers such as career profiling and
business plan and secured the job! He
was in contact with me even after he
Plastic Metals Others
DO: Old clothes (in good and wearable
planning, training advisory, resume writing, changed his job and I was so happy for condition; recommend donating to charities
I have been a career coach at Workforce interview skills and business plan review. him when he told me he got promoted. for reuse), Electrical and electronic
Singapore (WSG) for 14 years now and items (recommend recycling through the
I recommended that he attend a WSQ voluntary e-waste recycling programmes)
my passion is matching jobseekers with course in Certified Professional and he -Shawn Moi, Senior Career Coach,
jobs. One of the reasons I became a was nominated as the best trainee in that Careers Connect (Our Tampines Hub) DON’T: Diapers and sanitary pads, Food
career coach was because of my father, waste, Furniture (donate them if they are
course! in good condition), Household batteries,
who lost his job when he was in his 50s – DO: Beverage bottles, Bread packaging DON’T: Blister pack, All disposable cutlery DO: Aerosol cans, Aluminium trays and Leftover medicine, Pens (drop them in the
that really left a lasting impression on the I managed to secure an interview for him wrapper, CDs and CD casings, Clothes contaminated with food waste, Disposable foil, Biscuit, milk and food tins, Bottle caps, “Save That Pen” recycling bins instead)
importance of remaining relevant in the Learn more about the services that you can hangers, Detergent bottles, Magazine food containers made of styrofoam or Drink cans, Food cans, Paint cans and pencils, Plants and horticultural waste,
with a SME in the spectacles distribution receive from WSG’s Career Services at bit.ly/ wrappers, Plastic bags, Plastic bottles/ biodegradable plastics, Cassettes and Shoes, Soft toys, Spectacles, Wood items
workforce. business. The company acknowledged containers, Trays and Food containers video tapes, Straws and plastic film including disposable chopsticks
wsg-tt!
his wealth of experience in sales (non-polystyrene) packaging contaminated with food waste
Over the years, I’ve learnt that a good management in imports and exports to
career coach has to be empathetic. Most regional markets with strong negotiation Note: Consider donating items such as pre-loved toys and handbags to charity organisations or give them away!
Share Corner Year End Festive Fun For Beneficiaries
Our Adviser, Ms Cheng Li Hui, has
At OTH
SHARE CORNER
recently just officiated the opening of
Resident’s Corner – Chill & Relac at Blk
522C on 30th September 2017. BLK 522C TAMPINES CENTRAL 7 On 21 Dec 2017, elderly and youths from 25,000sq. ft. Eco-Community Garden,
five welfare organisations in Tampines a cooking demonstration that promoted
Here, you can find the ‘Share Corner’, a GRC namely, All Saints Home (Tampines), healthy eating at the Wellness centre
kindness movement initiative to encourage Dear Residents, Jamiyah Home for the Aged, Kheng Chiu and bowling at Orchid Bowl for the 250
residents to share non-perishable food Feel free to share and pick the items from the shelf. Loke Tin Kee Home, Pertapis Children’s beneficiaries.
items such as biscuits and canned foods, Anyone who is in need of the food items urgently can feel free to pick them up to use.
Anyone willing to donate food items can deposit the items in the shelf. Home and Yeah! (Youths Engaged at
with their neighbours who are in need. Heartlands), were treated to a day of fun A first for OTH, this initiative was also
Residents may simply deposit the food at Our Tampines Hub (OTH) as part of an effort to bring the festive cheer
items in the shelf, and anyone who is in OTH Gives Back. to welfare organisations that have
need of food items urgently can feel free provided services to reach out to the
to pick them up. The event that was organised in less fortunate in Tampines, following
conjunction with the year-end festive the successful grand launch of the
Tampines Green Meadows RC wishes season had an array of activities that community and lifestyle hub last August.
to complete the full circle of giving in included an educational tour of the
the spirit of pay-it-forward, with the
vision of creating a future of trust,
shared commitment and celebration of
Types of foods to share
abundance. We hope our community Canned food • Packet drink/Milk in cans • Oil and sauces • Rice/Uncooked pasta/Bee hoon etc
Instant noodles • Packet snacks • Cereals and biscuits etc • Any other kind of convenience foods
partners can support this initiative as well. *Strictly no beer, tobacco, wine and liquors and frozen or perishable foods
AN ACT OF KINDNESS BEGINS WITH ME,
Till date, we have the nearby childcare A MOMENT OF GRACIOUSNESS GOES A LONG WAY GMRC INITIATIVE
Adviser to Tampines GRC,
centre Skool4kids lending support to this Ms Cheng Li Hui joined
initiative by contributing non-perishable the kids on the Choo
food on a regular basis. Choo Train ride around
the hub!
Participants both young and old enjoyed a hearty lunch as well as gifts for the Festive season!
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Tampines...
#MADEINTAMPINES
How else does Tampines exhibit First for everything
‘kiasuism’ in a way that no other
We are Singapore’s very first cycling town. Residents in
Why So Kiasu?
town does? Tampines were the FIRST to have dedicated cycling paths under
the National Cycling Plan, which connect various amenities.
Nothing beats having THREE Getting around our beautiful town is such a breeze!
shopping malls clustered together
in the heart of Tampines. Located Our Tampines Hub is the first integrated lifestyle destination in
just beside the MRT station and Singapore. There’s nowhere else on this island that you can enjoy
bus interchange, the trio provides a a wide range of activities and facilities while connecting with fellow
holistic shopping experience for all. residents within your very own heartland.
Did you know? Are we not the most Tampines Mall
Tampines was crowned Most Kiasu Town in Singapore based technologically advanced According to the Department of Statistics, Tampines
on an inter-town poll conducted by supermarket chain Giant.
Yes, you didn’t read that wrong. We are apparently the most
estate? has 152,400 resident working persons,
the second-highest in Singapore.
kiasu people in the entire country. Kiasu? We think you mean
Check out these cool gadgets around your neighbourhood! achievement-oriented.
The notion of kiasuism in Singapore is almost iconic, and for
Tampines to emerge at the forefront of this phenomenon, Not one, but THREE
it is indeed an achievement worth popping open a bottle of MRT stations! For a long
champagne for. Why, you may ask? Let’s hear it from Tampines time, Tampines has been Tampines, the first regional centre to be built in 1992. Now, more
residents ourselves! undeserving of a single MRT than 20 years later, we have become the most established out of all
station surrounded by three the regional centres.
large commercial malls. But
now, we’ll never be late for work Introducing the first mall in
or school again. Singapore to launch a wildlife-
“Being kiasu at heart is integral to the themed rooftop playground!
Tampines identity as the vibrant, exciting and Tampines is the third largest new town in Singapore Collaborating with ACRES,
alive town it is. Because we are kiasu, we are by area, covering over 2089 hectares of land and Tampines 1 aims to educate our
active. We participate in different activities also is the third most populated new town, following young ones on the importance
held around the estate, from exciting Bedok and Jurong West. We’re a huge and beautiful of wildlife conservation through
community events to seemingly mundane town – it is no wonder everyone wants to live here! experiential play. Best of all?
supermarket shopping. This really changes Entrance is free.
the atmosphere of the neighbourhood,
bringing Tampines to life.” Tampines is home to over 34 Guess which is the first regional library in Singapore that was
What can make you feel like we are opened on 3 December 1994? It is none other than our very own
major religious institutions,
living in the future right now? Come dine Tampines Regional Library. Not only that, but since moving to Our
- Winfred Tan, 23 including the second largest
at the Happy Hawkers coffee shop at Block 872C Tampines Tampines Hub in 2017, the library has been the first in Singapore
mosque in the country (Masjid
Street 86, where you can find self-ordering kiosks, an to feature a culinary studio and an indoor playground on its
“The ‘kiasu’ in us is the competitive spirit Darul Ghufran), one of the
automated tray return system, and even a floor cleaning robot! premises. There’s no other library cooler than ours.
that allows Tampines to continue to strive to oldest temples in Singapore
become a better town for its residents. That’s (Soon Hin Ancient Temple)
and a church well-known for Where else in Singapore can you
why our beautiful town is always constantly experience the kampung spirit as vivid
upgrading and improving in terms of facilities its unusual interior design
(Catholic Church of the as it was back in the old days? Only at
and services.” Tampines, with Singapore’s very first
Holy Trinity). Our heritage
neighbourhood community fridges at
- Apple Koh, 47 and traditions are kept alive
Block 441 Tampines Street 43! Sharing
Catholic Church of with the vibrant religious
is caring, and Tampines residents are a
the Holy Trinity landscape here in Tampines.
“Every morning, Tampines residents start big-hearted bunch.
queueing for free newspapers 15 minutes
before they are given out at 7am. Then we Tampines West was one out of three lucky areas Also, Tampines is the first and only town to be conferred World
‘bounce’ to Pasir Ris so we get a seat. I think in Singapore selected to be part of the Wolbachia Habitat Award in 1991. What an honor, to be recognized
this creates a nice, self-regulating ecosystem project. Aimed to gain a further understanding internationally as a new and outstanding human settlement project
whereby people initiate orderly queues and of the behavior of mosquitoes in our urban to be served as examples for others to follow! We can’t be prouder
maximize their MRT train fares.” environment, it is truly an honor to to be residents of Tampines.
be part of this important study.
- Eugene Kay, 24 Breaking another record is the inclusion
Have you heard of void deck of Singapore’s first bicycle bay, and
Even the mamak shop at your HDB void deck has gone high community cafes? Well, the first 24-hour McDonald’s drive-thru
tech. The Ma2 Shop is a cluster of vending machines at Block special feature of the one for cyclists at a newly reopened Shell
143 Tampines Street 12, which sells a variety of products at Block 839 is that food is petrol station at Shell Tampines Ave 2,
ranging from household provisions to ready-to-eat meals. served FREE and nothing 9 Tampines Ave 2! A wonderful treat
is sold! Many older residents for the active cycling community in
often gather there for a Tampines indeed.
neighbourly potluck.
12
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Meet
usual spot between Tampines “I can say that I have brought
#MADEINTAMPINES 1 and the MRT station. When Singapore to international fame,”
people see him on the streets, he says.
Got A
they approach him in surprise
Tampines’
and ask him what he was During the years he has been
doing there. His identity as the dancing in Tampines, Uncle
Tampines Dancing Uncle is so Roland has been given a variety
iconic to heartlanders that it might of interesting nicknames.
Sweet
strike some as strange to see To some, he is known as
Dancing
him going about his everyday life ‘Tampines Uncle’. To others,
doing common daily activities. he is their ‘Dancing King’. To
“I don’t just dance, you know,” Uncle Roland, who has already
Tooth?
Uncle Roland says. “I do head attracted a small but ardent
outside to eat, go for strolls, I fanbase, Tampines feels like
King
even shop too!” home. When he does not turn
up to busk according to his usual
Not only has he won the hearts schedule, he gets approached
of Tampines residents, people the next day with friendly jests
from across the country and from supporters who missed his
2018 is the year to have your cake and baked goods, and most do return. If you’re T: So what differs Amelia’s from other
even from abroad have made the lively music and sprightly dance
eat it too! We caught up with 27-year-old a non-diabetic person, you would normally bakeries?
He has danced his way into his that were popular in Singapore trip down to Tampines to catch moves. “Tampines residents are
Amelia Gay, owner of Amelia’s – a bakery just think like, “Why would I want to pay AG: To have our products diabetic-friendly,
golden years, and is showing no at the time. Back then, he did Uncle Roland in action. A family like brothers and sisters to me.
that serves guilt-free sweet treats right here extra for this kind of food compared to going we use organic coconut sugar. Previously
signs of slowing down. He who not know how to dance so he of five who live in Jurong West Every day, familiar faces smile
in our heartland, Tampines - to find out to a normal bakery?” The price of our items we used stevia, maltitol…all these are
continues to contribute to the simply moved his body along had travelled the distance just and donate some money. It feels
more about the secret ingredient behind her are slightly more expensive because of our artificial substitutes and I noticed they had
diabetic-friendly bakes and why Tampines ingredients, but customers do come back some weird taste with some side effects. vibrancy and youthful enthusiasm with the music. He began putting to show their support for him, like we are very close, almost as
makes an ideal location. especially for birthday celebrations. Coconut sugar is natural and healthier, with of the Tampines community. Mr. in effort to remember the types of the dancing uncle who danced if we are family”, he says.
nicer taste. We also use wholemeal flour. Roland Chua Kim Seng, 73, dances that suited different kinds his way onto the big and small
TEMPO (T): Share with us the inspiration After we got our HALAL cert, there were more affectionately known as of music, after he got teased for screens. Some young Australians Perhaps it is because of the
behind the establishment of Amelia’s. people like food bloggers who came looking The greatest misconception is that just Uncle Roland, has become one not dancing properly. Today, he who told him that they have seen warm and friendly residents, that
Amelia Gay (AG): Making pastries has for us, and that created the awareness because our cakes are diabetic-friendly and of the familiar faces of Tampines has mastered up to 46 different his dance footage at a shopping Uncle Roland can confidently say
always been a pastime of mine, so when I for Amelia’s. Parents buy for their children healthier, it doesn’t taste nice. But it does! after six years of busking outside styles of dance, and is even able mall in their country also popped that, of all the locations he has
found out that my dad was diagnosed with because they don’t want them to get used to Especially after I have modified the recipe to the MRT station. to do headspins. “I didn’t have a by to dance with him while on danced at, Tampines remains
diabetes and one of the things he couldn’t the sugar-loaded stuff. Elderly too will come taste about the same as the regular options. teacher. I was my own teacher.” a trip to Singapore . A heart- his all-time favourite. “It’s never
eat were pastries, I had to find out why. I back because it has less sugar and better I just have to make them complex carbs Dancing was not something the warming video of this special about the place, it’s always about
needed to know what he can and can’t eat, for them. since diabetics cannot take simple carbs like former mariner picked up for One of the simple joys that Uncle moment can be found online. the people.”
and I realised that Singapore doesn’t really white flour, rice and white sugar. busking’s sake. His passion for Roland derives from dancing
have many diabetic-friendly food. T: Is there a recommended amount for dancing goes way back. When in public is seeing how his
diabetics’ consumption when it comes to Setting up in a heartland like Tampines also he was younger, he began performances bring happiness to
What they can eat is already very limited; your baked goods? enables us to reduce our pricing. Essentially, developing an interest in dance everyone passing by. His likeable
not just desserts, even the normal food. AG: About 100g, which can get them a slice Amelia’s is for the residents. after attending the tea dances presence extends beyond his
From there I started to research how I can
make pastries that are more suitable for his
of cake or 4 mini fruit tarts. Usually people
share anyway so it’s fine. I will suggest to T: Amelia’s has spent a year of business
“Tampines residents are
diet, and that’s how Amelia’s came about –
to provide options for diabetics.
limit the bakes to one a day. Just in case
you’re wondering, I studied nutrition for
in Tampines. Which cake do you think
best represents Tampines?
like brothers and sisters
T: How is the response to the bakery so
healthier choices when I was doing my
Diploma in Pastry and Bakery, and I do refer
AG: I’d have to say the ‘Ondeh-ondeh cake’,
as majority of the customers from Tampines
to me. Every day, familiar
far?
AG: People who have diabetes, they’re
to friends too who are professionals, testing
Glycemic Index (GI).
would actually get that for their mothers or
grandmothers. And it’s green, like Tampines!
faces smile and donate
really happy when they come to try the
some money. It feels like
we are very close, almost
Amelia’s is located at Block 820 Tampines
Street 81, #01-524, Singapore 520820. as if we are family”
Opening hours: 11am to 9pm
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MEET-THE-PEOPLE-SESSION
Mr Baey Yam Keng Mr Masagos Zulkifli Mr Heng Swee Keat Mr Desmond Choo Ms Cheng Li Hui
Parliamentary Secretary, Minister for the Environment Minister for Finance Mayor, North East District Vice-Chairman of
Ministry of Culture, and Water Resources Adviser to Tampines Town Council Vice-Chairman of Tampines Town Council
Community and Youth Elected Member of Member of Parliament Tampines Town Council Member of Parliament
Chairman of Tampines Town Council for Tampines GRC Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC
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Blocks in this Division: Blocks in this Division: Blocks in this Division: Blocks in this Division: Blocks in this Division:
401-484, 450A-G, 485A/B, 140-151, 156-166, 801-829, 823A, 701A, 701-742, 708A, 716A, 723A, 727A, 101-114, 117, 124-127, 136-139, 136A, 201A-E, 201G, 202-271, 208A, 230A-J,
486A-C, 487A-C, 488A/B, 489A-C, 826/A, 827A-B, 828/A, 870A-C, 730A, 742A, 830-856, 842A-H, 856A-F, 272-298, 281A, 299A/B, 301-343, 371-374/A, 381-396, 390A, 501-510, 512,
490A/B, 491A-H, 492/A-J,493A-E, 871B/C, 872A-C, 878A-C, 879A-D, 857A/B, 858A/B, 859A, 860A/B, 861A, 307A, 311A, 330A, 331A, 340A, 513, 515/A-D, 516, 517, 518/A-D, 519/A-D,
494/A-J, 495/A-F, 496A-G,497A-L, 887/A, 888/A, 889/A, 890/A-D, 862A, 863A/B, 864A/B, 865-885, 867A, 345-370, 351A, 354A, 359A, 361A, 520/A-C, 522/A-C, 523/A-D, 524/A-B
498A-M, 499/A-D 891/A-B, 892-899, 892A-899A, 868A-D, 869A-C, 871A, 880A, 882A, 364A, 366A, 367A
902-903, 906-916, 921/A, 922, 885A, 886A
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TEMPO has seen periodic changes in content and quality of articles since its first issue
in December 2012. The newsletter is not only a source of information, but it also offers
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