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Sunshine, Bright Smiles and

Reunion Joy

Chairman's MessageAs we approach the end of 2018, where the holiday season is just around the corner, reunions are set to create significant moments for families and friends. I hope residents in Jalan Besar Town can enjoy good meals together in celebration of upcoming festivals like Christmas. We have highlighted eateries whose owners cherish heartwarming gatherings, and there’s something special for those who dine in groups at their outlets. Turn to pages 14 and 15 to find out more!

On these same pages, we offer a guide on our website about upcycling – the art of creatively reusing waste materials to transform them into new treasures. Personalised handicrafts mean so much more when they are crafted with love. Once we realise the “magic” we have in giving unwanted materials a new lease of life, we can begin to embrace environmentally-friendly habits and live green.

Festive seasons normally come with increased waste, so let us keep in mind the dedication of our Town Council workers in keeping our town clean and pleasant. As a caring resident, you can also do more to keep your households clean and safe by removing bulky items responsibly. If you need help getting rid of items such as unwanted furniture, turn to page 13.

Lastly, I would like to wish everyone Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2019 ahead!

Dr Lily NeoChairman

Perutusan PengerusiSedang kita menghampiri penghujung tahun 2018, di mana musim cuti semakin tiba, penyatuan semula bakal menjadi detik penting untuk keluarga dan para sahabat. Saya berharap penduduk di Bandar Jalan Besar dapat menikmati makanan yang lazat bersama-sama semasa menyambut perayaan yang akan datang seperti Hari Natal. Kami telah menyerlahkan restoran-restoran di mana pemiliknya menghargai perhimpunan beramai-ramai, dan ada sesuatu yang istimewa untuk pelanggan yang makan berkumpulan di kedai-kedai mereka. Sila merujuk kepada muka surat 14 dan 15 untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut!

Dalam muka surat sama kami menawarkan panduan dalam laman web kami mengenai “upcycling” – iaitu seni kreatif yang menukar semula bahan buangan menjadi sesuatu yang lebih berharga. Kraftangan yang dicipta secara individu akan menjadi lebih bermakna apabila ia dibuat dengan kasih sayang. Sebaik kita menyedari magis yang kita dapat melalui tindakan memberi nafas baharu kepada bahan-bahan yang tidak diingini sebelumnya, kita akan mula mengamalkan gaya hidup hijau dan mesra alam.

Musim perayaan biasanya membawa peningkatan buangan sampah. Oleh itu marilah kita mengingati dedikasi para pekerja Majlis Bandaran yang rajin membersihkan bandar kami. Sebagai penduduk yang bertanggungjawab, anda juga boleh menyumbang tenaga untuk memastikan halaman rumah anda bersih dan selamat dengan mengeluarkan barangan besar secara bertanggungjawab. Jika anda memerlukan bantuan melupuskan barangan besar seperti perabot lama, sila rujuk kepada muka surat 13.

Akhir sekali, saya ingin mengucapkan kepada anda Selamat Hari Natal dan tahun 2019 yang indah.

Dr Lily NeoPengerusi

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主席致词当我们步入2018年的尾声，假期即将到来之际，家庭与好友的聚会更显得尤其重要。我希望居住在惹兰勿刹社区的居民在欢庆节日如圣诞节时，可以和家人朋友共享美食。这一期的刊物重点介绍温馨聚餐的好地方。这些饮食店主都深信亲情与友情的可贵，因此他们为家人或一帮朋友聚餐时做特别的安排。请翻阅第14与15页了解更多详情！

在同样的页面，我们提供了具有创意地转化废物为新宝物的升级再造指南。亲手制作的手工艺品，礼轻情意重。当我们领悟为弃物注入新生命的“魔术”时，我们就可以开始培养环保的习惯，过着绿色的生活方式。

佳节往往与更多垃圾挂钩，所以我们要体谅市镇理事会员工，为保持环境清洁宜人所付出的努力。身为关怀环境的居民，您也可以把家里打理得井井有条，有责任感地丢弃不要的重大物品。如果您需要丢弃重大物品如旧家具的帮助，请阅读第13页。

最后，我祝大家圣诞节快乐，喜迎一个美好的2019年！

主席梁莉莉医生

jiytupd; nra;jpவிடுமுறைக் காலமான 2018-ன் இறுதிறை நாம் நநருங்குறகைில், குடும்்பங்களும் நண்பரகளும் ஒன்றுகூடி, என்நைன்றும் நிறனவில் நிற்கும் அருறமைான தருணங்கறை உருவாக்கவுளைனர. ஜாலான் புசார நகரிலுளை குடிைிருப்பாைரகள, கிைிஸமஸ ப்பான்ை எதிரவரும் விழாக் நகாண்ாட்ங்கைின்ப்பாது ஒன்ைாக விருந்துணடு மகிழவாரகள என நம்புகிபைன். மனறத உருக்கும் ஒன்றுகூ்ல்கறை வரபவற்கும் உணவக உரிறமைாைரகறை நாங்கள எடுத்துக் காடடிைிருக்கிபைாம். இவரகைது உணவகங்கைில் குழுவாக உணவுணணச் நசல்பவாருக்குச் சிைபபுச் சலுறககள காத்திருக்கின்ைன. இது்பற்ைி பமல்விவரம் அைிை ்பக்கங்கள 14, 15 ்பாருங்கள!

இபத ்பக்கங்கைில், புத்தாக்க மறு்பைனடீு ்பற்ைிை எங்கள இறணைத்தைத்தின் வழிகாடடிறையும் நீங்கள காணலாம். பவண்ாத ந்பாருடகறைப புதிை ந்பாக்கிஷங்கைாக உருமாற்றுவபத புத்தாக்க மறு்பைனடீு. அன்பு்ன் நசய்யும் றகவிறனப ந்பாருடகள ந்பரும் மதிபபு வாய்ந்தறவ. பவண்ாத ந்பாருடகளுக்குப புத்துைிரைிக்கக்கூடிை “அதிசை சக்தி“ நம்மி்ம் இருப்பறத நாம் உணரந்தவு்ன், சுற்றுபபுைம் காக்கும் ்பழக்கங்கறைக் கற்ப்பிடித்து, ்பசுறமைான வாழக்றக வாழத் நதா்ங்கி்லாம்.

விழாக்காலங்கைின்ப்பாது கழிவுப ந்பாருடகளும் அதிகரிப்பது வழக்கம். எனபவ, நமது நகறரத் தூய்றமைாகவும் இனிதாகவும் றவத்திருக்கும் நகர மன்ை ஊழிைரகைின் க்ப்பாடற் மனதில் நகாளபவாம். அக்கறையுளை குடிைிருப்பாைராக, நீங்களும் உங்கள வடீற்ச் சுத்தமாக றவத்திருக்கவும் கனமான ந்பாருடகறைப ந்பாறுபபு்ன் அபபுைப்படுத்தி ்பாதுகாபற்ப பமம்்படுத்தவும் முைற்சி எடுக்க பவணடும். பதறவைில்லாத அறைகலன்கள ப்பான்ை ந்பாருடகறை வசீுவதற்கு உங்களுக்கு உதவி பதறவப்பட்ால், ்பக்கம் 13 ்பாருங்கள.

இறுதிைாக, அறனவருக்கும் எனது கிைிஸமஸ வாழத்துக்கள. எதிரவரும் 2019-ஆம் ஆணடு அருறமைானபதார ஆண்ாக அறமைடடும்!

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Jalan Besar GRC/ Potong Pasir SMCMeet-The-People

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KOLAM AYER 哥南亚逸Prof Yaacob Ibrahim雅国教授MP for Jalan Besar GRC (Kolam Ayer)

Every Monday, 8pm Block 64 Kallang Bahru #01-373 Singapore 330064Last Wednesday of the month, 8pm Block 52 Sims Place #01-138 Singapore 380052

No MPS on public holidays

WHAMPOA 黄埔Mr Heng Chee How王志豪先生Senior Minister of State, Ministry of DefenceMP for Jalan Besar GRC (Whampoa)

Every Monday, 8pm Block 85 Whampoa Drive #01-248 Singapore 320085

POTONG PASIR 波东巴西Mr Sitoh Yih Pin司徒宇斌先生MP for Potong Pasir SMCVice Chairman of Jalan Besar Town Council JA

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Every Friday, 8pm (except last Friday of the month)Block 143 Potong Pasir Avenue 2 #01-24 Singapore 350143Last Friday of the month, 8pm Block 214 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh void deck Singapore 310214


KAMPONG GLAM 甘榜格南Ms Denise Phua Lay Peng潘丽萍女士Mayor of Central Singapore DistrictMP for Jalan Besar GRC (Kampong Glam)Vice Chairman of Jalan Besar Town Council

Every Wednesday, 8pm Block 462 Crawford Lane #03-33 Singapore 190462Residents from Kent Ville are welcome to visit the above MPS or consult the MP on duty at the PAP Branch at Blk 52 Kent Road on Mondays, 8pm.

No MPS on public holidays and eve of public holidays

KRETA AYER-KIM SENG牛车水-金声Dr Lily Neo梁莉莉医生MP for Jalan Besar GRC (Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng)Chairman of Jalan Besar Town Council

Every Monday, 8pm Block 5 Banda Street #03-68A Singapore 050005



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Fostering Community Bonds the Fun Way

环保乐趣凝聚社区情

People | 人民 | Rakyat | மக்கள

2018年7月1日，1000位居民聚集在惹兰勿刹集选区与波东巴西单选区嘉年华会，迎接星期天第一道曙光。参与者在加冷地铁站附近的草场通过一系列好玩的活动，度过欢乐的周末。

除了参加有趣的活动与升级再造的作坊，居民也逛售卖新鲜有机农产品的农产市场。居民可探索众多有趣的农产品，包括无针蜂蜜糖和长达30公分的青辣椒。

嘉年华会也是难得的机会一睹五位议员的风采。惹兰勿刹集选区与波东巴西单选区议员雅国副教授、王志豪先生、潘丽萍女士、梁莉莉医生与司徒宇斌先生都很热情，随着中文歌曲“海草舞”的节奏，在台上载歌载舞，好不热闹。

Some 1,000 residents had a bright and early start to their Sunday morning at the Jalan Besar GRC & Potong Pasir SMC Carnival 2018 on 1 July. Held at the open field near the Kallang MRT station, many present had a great time enjoying the array of fun activities available.

While many took part in interesting activities and upcycling workshops, others thronged the Farmers’ Market, where a rich variety of fresh organic produce was being sold. From stingless bee honey to humongous 30cm-long green chilli, there was lots of interesting produce for residents to explore.

The carnival was also a great opportunity for residents to see all five of their MPs having fun together. MPs for Jalan Besar GRC Prof Yaacob Ibrahim, Mr Heng Chee How, Ms Denise Phua and Dr Lily Neo, and MP for Potong Pasir Mr Sitoh Yih Pin were so sporting that they joined a team of dancers to perform hit Chinese pop song Hai Cao Wu (Seaweed Dance) on stage.

Prof Yaacob said the carnival was a wonderful event that showcased strong community bonding. He added that the Farmers’ Market provided residents the chance to learn more about healthy eating and urban farming. “Initiatives like this show how we can come together as a nation and work on different ways to improve our quality of living,” he said.


Kira-kira 1,000 penduduk telah mulakan hari Ahad mereka awal pagi di Karnival Jalan Besar GRC & Potong Pasir SMC pada 1 Julai lalu. Diadakan di padang terbuka berhampiran stesen MRT Kallang, para hadirin telah berhibur dengan melakukan pelbagai aktiviti menyeronokkan yang tersedia.

Sementara kebanyakan hadirin mengambil bahagian dalam aktiviti menarik dan bengkel kitar semula, Pasar Tani juga turut dibanjiri orang ramai di mana pelbagai jenis produk organik segar telah dijual. Dari madu kelulut hingga cili hijau berukuran 30cm panjang, pasar berkenaan telah menyediakan pelbagai hasil menarik bagi penduduk untuk meneroka.

Karnival itu juga telah memberikan peluang terbaik bagi penduduk untuk melihat kesemua lima Anggota Parlimen mereka dan melakukan aktiviti menyeronokkan bersama. Anggota Parlimen Jalan Besar GRC dan Potong Pasir SMC Profesor Madya Yaacob Ibrahim, Encik Heng Chee How, Cik Denise Phua, Dr Lily Neo, dan Encik Sitoh Yih Pin juga sporting sepanjang majlis itu berlangsung sehinggakan menyertai sekumpulan penari melakukan persembahan lagu pop Cina, Hai Cao Wu (Tarian Rumpai Laut) di atas pentas.

ஜாலான் புசார குழுத்நதாகுதியும் ந்பாத்பதாங் ்பாசிர தனித்நதாகுதியும் ஜூறல முதல் பததி ந்த்திை பகைிக்றக விழாவில் சுமார ஆைிரம் குடிைிருப்பாைரகள தங்கைது ஞாைிறு காறலபந்பாழுறத உல்லாசமாகக் கழித்தனர. காலாங் ந்பருவிறரவு இரைில் நிறலைத்திற்கு அருகிலுளை திைந்தநவைித் தி்லில் நற்ந்பற்ை இவவிழாவின் ்பலதரப்பட் பகைிக்றக ந்வடிக்றககைில் ஈடு்படடு குடிைிருப்பாைரகள ந்பருமகிழச்சி அற்ந்தனர.

விறுவிறுப்பான ந்வடிக்றககைிலும் புத்தாக்க மறு்பைனடீடுப ்பைிலரங்குகைிலும் ்பலரும் ்பங்நகடுத்தனர. மற்ைவரகள, இைற்றகைாக விறைந்த ்பலவறக ந்பாருடகள விற்கப்பட் விவசாைிகள சந்றதைில் திரண்னர. நகாடுக்கில்லாத பதனிைின் பதன் முதல் 30 நசன்டிமீட்ர வறர நீைமான ்பச்றச மிைகாய் வறர, குடிைிருப்பாைரகள ஆராை சுவாரசிைமான ந்பாருடகள குவிந்திருந்தன.

தங்கைது ஐந்து நா்ாளுமன்ை உறுப்பினரகறையும் ஒன்ைாகப ்பாரக்கும் அருறமைான வாய்பபும் குடிைிருப்பாைரகளுக்குக் கிற்த்தது. ஜாலான் ந்பசார குழுத்நதாகுதி, ந்பாத்பதாங் ்பாசிர தனித்நதாகுதி நா்ாளுமன்ை உறுப்பினரகைான இறணப ப்பராசிரிைர ைாக்பகாப இபராஹிம், திரு நஹங் சீ ஹாவ, திருவாடடி ந்னிஸ புவா, ்ாக்்ர லில்லி நிபைா, திரு சிடப்ா ை ீ்பின் ஆகிபைார, ஹாய் சாவ வூ (க்ற்்பாசி ந்னம்) எனும் ்பிர்பலமான சீனப ்பாப இறசப ்பா்லுக்கு ந்னக் குழுவினரு்ன் பமற்ைில் ஆடி குடிைிருப்பாைரகறை உற்சாகப்படுத்தினாரகள.

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People | 人民 | Rakyat | மக்கள

Celebrating Youthful Innocence欢庆孩童的纯真

A day of play and learning was how kids in Jalan Besar GRC & Potong Pasir SMC celebrated their Children’s Day this year. The hardcourt beside Kallang Community Club came alive on 7 October as the grounds for the Jalan Besar GRC & Potong Pasir SMC Kids Carnival, which was attended by some 1,000 residents.

Children were enthralled by gravity-defying backflips during a Chinese martial arts performance, and were equally entertained by an Indian dance performance, as well as a magic show. They also had a whale of a time at the bouncy castles. Amid the fun and laughter, they also learnt useful upcycling skills, transforming used glass jars and Tetra Pak packaging into beautiful snow globes and eco coin purses!

Families also made a beeline for the Town Council's photo booth, where they could use props to add a dash of quirkiness to their photos and keep them as mementos of the day. MPs for Jalan Besar GRC Prof Yaacob Ibrahim, Mr Heng Chee How, Ms Denise Phua and Dr Lily Neo attended the event.

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植树播种快乐种子

Digging into spots of freshly dug soil, residents from all walks of life helped plant 10 Happiness Tree saplings around Block 114 McNair Road on 4 November 2018. The meaningful activity brought the residents much fun and laughter as they joined their MPs during the Jalan Besar GRC and Potong Pasir SMC Tree Planting Day 2018.

After planting the saplings, MPs Prof Yaacob Ibrahim, Mr Heng Chee How, Ms Denise Phua, Dr Lily Neo, and Mr Sitoh Yih Pin took watering cans and guided children through plant watering duties as well.

Planting Trees Sows Seeds of Happiness

Resident Madam Hasmah Jafar, 57, had fun with her grandson. “It’s my first time helping to plant a tree together with so many people. It’s nice to do something meaningful like this because we are beautifying the environment together,” she shared.

Another resident Mr Ong Zhen Ting, 37, attended the event with his wife and three children, aged four to eight. “We need more trees in our urban jungle, so it’s good that my kids can learn the importance of planting trees today. It’s also good to get our young involved in community events like this so that they can bond and interact with others,” he said.


Heart | 心声 | Suara Hati | உதவும் மனப்பான்றம

Green Pocket of Excellence卓越的绿色风景线

Tucked away on the rooftop of a HDB development, the aptly named community garden Sky Garden@Kallang Trivista is officially open.

Kolam Ayer MP Prof Yaacob Ibrahim officiated the opening event at Block 8 Upper Boon Keng Road on 30 September 2018.

Participants had a ball of a time taking part in activities such as caricature drawing, Zumba workout and eco-

printing which involves the use of flowers and leaves to create T-shirt designs with no chemicals involved.

During the event, Prof Yaacob congratulated residents who tended to the community garden, as it won gold at NParks' Community in Bloom Awards 2018 when it was only seven months old.

Sky Garden@Kallang Trivista was among seven other gold winners from Jalan Besar Town, in addition to five silver and two bronze winners.

Keeping Fit by the Bay保持身心健康在滨海湾

More than 500 residents enjoyed an early exercise session and fun walk during the One Community Fiesta Walk on 30 September 2018.

Joined by Kampong Glam MP Ms Denise Phua, they started their journey from Gardens by the Bay to Marina Barrage.

Although it was a short walk, the journey was punctuated by one breathtaking view after another at these two waterfront attractions.

After reaching their destination, residents relaxed and spent time winding down by watching stage performances, admiring a ˝mermaid˝ and kite flying.


Reliving Good Old Times at New Pavilion

Our Big Family and Best Home

相约在新亭子，感受旧日情怀

我们的大家庭与美好家园

The new pavilion near Block 119 Potong Pasir Avenue 1 bustled with activity on 3 June 2018 as it hosted residents who had come to witness its launch. Officiating the pavilion’s grand opening was MP for Potong Pasir Mr Sitoh Yih Pin, who shared that the pavilion stood next to a community garden containing 50 plots of land.

Mr David Liew, 45, a Potong Pasir resident since 1984, said: “The pavilion is a good venue for hosting events. This creates opportunities for neighbours to get together and bond.”

Another resident, Madam Tan Meng Kheng, 67, observed that the pavilion is spacious and well-ventilated. “I can see that this will be a popular place for residents to get together,” she noted.

The launch was held alongside the “Good Old Times” celebration, which saw residents enjoying snacks and songs of yesteryear. Children’s laughter filled the air as they tried their hands at personal mobility devices and motorised toy cars.

Remember the “5Cs”? Instead of representing coveted material possessions, they have been redefined by Dr Lily Neo as a guide to becoming a more gracious society. “Practise the 5Cs to be more Cordial, Courteous, Caring, Considerate and Cultured,” shared Dr Neo, MP for Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng, during the Family Day Carnival 2018 on 16 September.

The Embracing Parenthood programme and upcycling workshops that day certainly celebrated the “Caring” aspect of family life and conservation respectively.

Spinning coasters out of scrapped fabric at the upcycling workshop, Ms Chow Khuan Hoy, 71, said: “I enjoy doing this. It keeps my mind agile.”

Inspired by the various eco-friendly initiatives, Ms Leong Su San, 56, declared: “I will dispose of used mineral water bottles and cans in recycling bins for a start.”

Attendees also witnessed Dr Neo living out the “Cultured” aspect of her vision for the community through her rendition of golden oldies such as Teresa Teng’s Tian Mi Mi (Sweet as Honey).


National Day Celebrations国庆日庆祝活动

Whampoa MP Mr Heng Chee How greeting residents at Tenteram Peak's block party.

Kampong Glam MP Ms Denise Phua (seventh from right) having a fun time with residents during a National Day celebration event.

Kolam Ayer MP Prof Yaacob Ibrahim cutting a cake in celebration of Singapore's 53rd National Day.

Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng MP Dr Lily Neo and residents raising a toast to Singapore on her birthday.

Potong Pasir MP Mr Sitoh Yih Pin (centre row, third from right) and residents smile for the camera during a National Day carnival.

Joy and laughter added to the National Day festivities held throughout our Jalan Besar Town. Dressed in the iconic Singaporean colours, our MPs joined residents to celebrate the nation's 53rd year of independence in a variety of National Day events. Cake cutting ceremonies, block parties and carnivals -- we've highlighted heartwarming moments that took place during these lively events in Jalan Besar GRC and Potong Pasir SMC.

Heart | 心声 | Suara Hati | உதவும் மனப்பான்றம


Environment | 环境 | Alam Sekitar | சுற்றுபபுைம்

Triple Joy in Whampoa Towner Estate

三喜临门

Upgrades for both their homes and neighbourhood are in store for residents of Blocks 101 to 107 Towner Road through the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP), Home Improvement Programme (HIP) and Enhancement for Active Seniors (EASE).

More than 80% of residents at the estate voted strongly in favour of the upgrading programmes in May during the consensus gathering exercise, which was officially launched by MP for Jalan Besar GRC (Whampoa), Mr Heng Chee How.

As the flats are more than 30 years old, HIP improvements such as repairs to spalling concrete and installation of new clothes drying racks are welcome news to residents. The NRP, implemented by Jalan Besar Town Council, will bring improved connectivity and more greenery to the estate through covered linkways and community gardens, amongst other projects.

Resident Mr Sarjit Singh, 71, was excited about the exercise stations, one of the Town Council’s planned facilities. “It reflects a wise use of shared spaces to benefit a wide group of residents,” he said.

Do you know these acronyms?

NRP upgrades your living environment by adding amenities such as playgrounds, covered walkways and ramps, among others. It is fully funded by the Government.

EASE enhances the safety and comfort of seniors through slip-resistant treatment to floor tiles, installation of grab bars and ramps in their homes.

HIP enhances your flats through upgrades such as installation of doors and repair of cracks in ceiling.

Residents say yes to:

20% 40% 60% 80%

NRP

HIP

More than 80% of residents voted for it. Work targeted to commence in mid-2019.

Close to 86% of residents are in favour.


Environment | 环境 | Alam Sekitar | சுற்றுபபுைம்

Better Facilities for All给大家更好的基础设施

Upgrading of open space at Block 51 Chin Swee Road

Before After

Construction of new drop-off porch at Block 4 Beach Road

Before After

Upgraded playground at Block 77 Lorong Limau

Before After

Upgrading of open space at Blocks 53 to 56 Geylang Bahru

Before After


*Subject to three movable items per household per month. Additional items are chargeable.

Take note that the removal service is not inclusive of:

Dismantling work

House-moving

Renovation debris

Built-in fixtures and fittings such as kitchen cabinets, false ceilings, etc

Large furniture and items such as 3-door wardrobes, pianos, safes, etc

Trade and commercial waste

Getting Rid of Bulky Items? Call the Town Council

想要丢弃大型物品？拨电给市镇理事会

Discarded items at common areas such as lift lobbies, common corridors and staircase landings can cause fire. These cluttered areas can also impede residents from escaping during emergencies, leading to potential loss of precious lives.

The good news is that Jalan Besar Town Council provides a free bulky item removal* service for residents living in HDB blocks in Jalan Besar GRC and Potong Pasir SMC.

Keeping your corridors clear is a matter of safety for everyone. The Town Council would like to wish all residents a safe and happy holiday season!

The bulky item removal service is available from Monday to Friday (except public holidays), 2pm to 4pm.

Call us during office hours to make arrangements:

Main Office 6298 9222

Potong Pasir Office 6284 5000

If you need help...


Gingery Recipe Spices Up Festivity姜味食谱增添节日气息

Every bite of their ginger-marinated fried chicken warrants a careful chew, as husband-and-wife pair Mr Mohd Noh Rahmat, 62, and Madam Rohaya Rose, 56, took an entire year to come up with the recipe that has taken palates by storm.

“There was a lot of trial and error. We are glad that we finally arrived at something unique,” Mohd Noh reminisced.

Featured by KF Seetoh of Makansutra fame in 2016 and Meat and Greed (Channel 5) in January this year, the Mat Noh & Rose Authentic Ginger Fried Chicken Rice stall at Whampoa Food Centre is popular among residents and working adults. The couple uses basmati rice that has lower glycaemic index compared to the usual white rice.

“Ginger helps to get rid of excess wind in our stomach, and basmati rice is suitable even for diabetic patients’ consumption,” Madam Rohaya explained. More adventurous patrons can try fried chicken skin and other giblets such as the gizzard, liver, neck and chicken’s tail.

Every year, the couple celebrates Hari Raya Puasa with a three-hour buffet treat to thank all their customers. Mr Mohd Noh said: “I usually prepare four to five dishes for about 150 people. When we see them enjoying our food, we also feel happy!”

‘Tis the Season to… Upcycle!

升级改造的季节

Upcycling is the art of taking unwanted materials and transforming them into useful, creative products. It may sound complicated, but it is entirely possible to upcycle in the comfort of your home.

Want to know how you can transform this:

Mat Noh & Rose Authentic Ginger Fried Chicken Rice CHRISTMAS PROMOTIONTouchPoint November 2018 | Valid for dine-in and takeaways from Block 91 Whampoa Drive, #01-27 | Only original coupons will be accepted. Limited to one order per coupon. Valid till 28 February 2019.

Buy 10 packets of chicken rice @ $3.50 each, get 1 packet free

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Authentic Taiwanese Delights In The City

正宗台湾美食在狮城

Newly opened in July 2018, cosy classroom-themed cafe Eat 3 Bowls has been drawing in crowds of diners craving for authentic Taiwanese cuisine.

Nestled among a rich array of eateries at Block 462 Crawford Lane, the cafe is well-known for its three signature food bowls – Braised Pork Rice, Chicken Rice and Oyster Intestine Mee Sua.

Thanks to their brilliance in capturing the flavours of Taiwan, the cafe is often dubbed by their patrons as “one of the best and most authentic Taiwanese cuisine places in Singapore” on social media.

Run by two cousins, co-owner Mr Wayne Ng, 30, who is married to a Taiwanese, shared that it took them over a year to perfect their recipe. So dedicated were they in their craft that they made multiple trips to Taiwan to taste the local dishes there and to compare them with their own concoctions.

“Once we felt that we had created something good, we would fly back to Taiwan to taste the dish there to see the difference,” said Mr Ng, adding that the business would not have taken off without working together with his cousin Mr Andre Lim, also 30.

The hard work was worth it. Mr Ng said: "Just a few days ago, one customer left a note saying that our food tasted very good. It's things like this that makes me feel proud of our achievements."

Into this?

We speak to Ms Connie Chen, founder of social enterprise Green Sproutz. Together, we have

curated a pictorial step-by-step guide for you to give empty milk cartons a new lease of life.

Visit:

www.jbtc.org.sg > Gallery

for the full, in-depth guide. With this, you will have a (relatively) brand new coin pouch, and it

does not cost you a single dime!

Order 4 of the Eat 3 Bowls signature meals (Braised Pork Rice, Chicken Rice, Oyster Intestine Mee Sua) in a single receipt and enjoy 2 Ice Aiyu Jelly desserts free!

TouchPoint November 2018 | Valid for dine-in only at 462 Crawford Lane #01-161 | Only original coupons will be accepted. Limited to one order per coupon. Valid till 31 January 2019. Only applicable from Tuesdays to Fridays.

Eat 3 Bowls CHRISTMAS PROMOTION


MAIN OFFICEBlock 70 Geylang Bahru #01-2719 Singapore 330070

T 6298 9222F 6293 2117E [email protected]

POTONG PASIR OFFICEBlock 121 Potong Pasir Avenue 1 #01-271 Singapore 350121

T 6284 5000F 6284 5161E [email protected]

For urgent essential services after office hoursEMSU 1800 - 241 7711

Website www.jbtc.org.sg

Office Operating Hours:General Enquiries / Maintenance Monday-Friday 8am to 5pmSaturday 8am to 1pm

S&CC Payment Monday-Friday 8am to 4.30pmSaturday 8am to 12pm

Quiz | 竞答比赛 | Kuiz | புதிர

WINTown Council souvenirs!

We have 10 sets to give away!

Name:NRIC No: (Last 4 digits and alphabet)

Address:

Email address:Contact No:

Q1) You can call the Jalan Besar Town Council to help get rid of your unwanted bulky items.

TRUE FALSE

Q2) Residents do not have to pay for the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP), as it is fully funded by the Government.

TRUE FALSE

Q3) Eating more wholegrains has been shown to lower the risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart diseases, diabetes and certain cancers.

TRUE FALSE

TouchPoint November 2018 Quiz

To win, simply answer the 3 questions. 10 lucky winners will be chosen randomly from all-correct entries received.

Only open to residents of Jalan Besar Town Council. Each household may only win one prize.

Mail your entry to:

Jalan Besar Town Council Block 70 Geylang Bahru

#01-2719Singapore 330070

Closing date: 31 January 2019

Congratulations to winners of the May 2018 Quiz!

Cindy Lim Xin Yi SXXXX067JCatherine Goh Neo SXXXX391BLee Siew Hwa SXXXX668ASeng Hui Hoon SXXXX671BThomas Wong Choy Pang SXXXX308A

All winners have been notified by post.

Wishing all our residents Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Lunch boxes courtesy of Health Promotion Board

sunshine, bright smiles and reunion joy · block 85 whampoa drive #01-248 singapore 320085 ......

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