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Debate on President’s Address: Louis Ng on need for a ‘reset’ to achieve work-life balance

Sir, in the past eight years, I have tried to speak up for the marginalised, the unheard and the voiceless. But as the saying goes, “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen”. And so, in the past eight years, I have also listened. I have listened to painful stories of injustice, discrimination, stigma and hurt. I have shared these stories in this House because we should not be a nation focused only on hardware.....

Debate on President’s Address: Derrick Goh on effective Parliament, dedicated Government and ‘hands-on’ citizens

Sir, Singapore’s growth from third world to first within a generation has been nothing short of remarkable. Through the triumphs and tribulations, our forefathers have forged a nation not just through resilience but also unity. The responsibility to bring Singapore forward now lies upon our shoulders. We face challenges and opportunities like our forefathers, though of a different nature amidst evolving ideologies and complexities. The popular saying is that it is easier to grow an organisation but always harder to keep up its successes.....

Louis Ng on childcare places in BTO estates

SG Made for Families – Childcare Places I am glad we are increasing the number of childcare places but we also need to consider the timing. Let me share an example. At Yishun Glen, a new Build-To-Order (BTO) estate in Nee Soon East, most of the blocks have been completed and keys have been issued many months ago. But the childcare centre in the estate is still not completed. ECDA has not even announced the anchor operator who will run the centre. ....

Our Team of Volunteers

Kenneth Yeo

Kenneth has been a volunteer in the PAP since 2013.
He started out volunteering at Meet-the-People Sessions. He found that by writing letters for residents with problems, he could help them solve their issues, and at the same time learn more about their perspectives. This helped him to broaden his thinking about the impact of policies and society in general.
He is also involved in planning and execution of regular outreach activities in Nee Soon Central,….

Alan Goh

Alan is an entrepreneur in the area of health research. He has been volunteering in Nee Soon South branch for seven years, and is now leading the Young PAP volunteers there.
We asked Alan why he chooses to devote time to branch activities. He replied, “If Singapore had not been on the right track, I wouldn’t be able to pursue such a meaningful career, or build a family without worries. And of course Yishun has also been transformed into a vibrant and well-connected town…..

Jane Lee

Jane Lee first started volunteering at Meet-the-People Sessions (MPS) six years ago, when her mother approached her to help out during her school break. For Jane, it was an eye-opening experience as MPS exposed her to different Singaporeans, and the difficulties they face at various stages of life. It was an enriching experience for her.
Jane has always been looking for ways to give back to society. Prior to MPS, she would volunteer at various charities on a monthly basis,….

Cynthia Mark

Cynthia grew up in Chong Pang. She has always had an interest in helping others and doing constructive things. Her passion in youths issues has seen her take on leadership in the Young PAP where she gets to work with youths, provides them with political training. Through this position, she is able to impact the lives of youths positively. Apart from Young PAP, Cynthia also serves in MPS.
In MPS, she volunteers her time as the minister writer’s where she would listen to the problems of the residents and would direct the appeals or letters to relevant agencies for follow up…..

Janice Lim

Janice has been living in Nee Soon for the past two decades. Throughout these years, the strong communal spirit of Nee Soon has left a deep impression on her. She is inspired by the selflessness and fruits of labour borne as a result of the blood and sweat of our pioneer generation. She hopes to walk in their footsteps and contribute positively to the community.
Janice’s involvement in the party began in 2013. She was approached by then Member of Parliament for Nee Soon GRC,….

Abdul Razak

Razak has been a resident of Yishun from 1984 and has been volunteering with in the Chong Pang community for well over 20 years. He has fulfilled many roles, including translating for Malay residents who don’t speak English.
When asked about why he committed to volunteering all this years, Razak answered without hesitation that it was his passion. He loves to help people, regardless of their backgrounds. He remarked that though he was not able to help in terms of giving monetary help,….

Selena Salleh

Cheerful and bubbly, Selena has always been involved with the grassroots. The jovial lady started volunteering when she was living in Bishan, and when she moved to Yishun seven years ago; she got involved with the grassroots as well. Her main motivation in volunteering was to lend a hand to other residents, as she has always been aware of problems that some of them were facing.
Selena loves meeting new people and being at the weekly Meet-the-People Sessions gives her plenty of opportunity to interact with her friends and neighbours…..

Jiang Yulin

Yulin has been actively involved in community service since 2011. Growing up in Nee Soon, he is a familiar face at the Nee Soon East Meet-the-People sessions (MPS) where he spends time assisting residents and preparing petition letters for them to the relevant private/ public organisations.
As a Young PAP (YP) Chairman for Nee Soon East Branch, Yulin is responsible for recruiting new members who believe and uphold the values of the party. With his team,….