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Sekali lagi kita akan tiba ke penghujung tahun. Saya berharap anda semua telah mencapai segala matlamat anda bagi tahun 2019, dan kami nantikan tahun yang lebih baik pada 2020. Pada tahun ini, Majlis Bandaran telah memulakan siri Sesi Teh untuk Anggota Parlimen anda bertemu dan berbual dengan lebih ramai penduduk. Kami menghargai perbualan yang meliputi pelbagai subjek yang dikongsikan semasa sesi ini. Sebagai menyokong usaha negara untuk menjadi lebih mesra alam sekitar, kami mengetengahkan program Cash-for-Trash atau Wang Tunai untuk Sampah bagi memberi ruang kepada penduduk untuk mengitar semula barangan yang tidak dikehendaki di Sesi Teh ini. Respon yang diterima amat menggalakkan, dan Majlis Bandaran sedang berbincang dengan penyedia khidmat mengutip sampah kami untuk memperkenalkan program ini secara lebih kerap di merata estet.

Mengekalkan persekitaran hidup yang selamat dan selesa untuk para penduduk kami telah menjadi dua fokus kerja Majlis Bandaran. Oleh itu, selain kerja-kerja rutin dan berkitar yang memastikan estet anda terpelihara dengan baik, kami juga menjalankan program-program peningkatan dan projek-projek khusus yang menambah kemeriahan dan kemudahan di kawasan kejiranan anda. Majlis Bandaran juga telah meningkatkan infrastruktur kita dengan mengambil kira soal keselamatan. Ini termasuk memperbaiki laluan berjalan kaki, penggunaan lampu

LED yang memberikan pencahayaan lebih baik serta penjimatan tenaga, dan memasang tanda-tanda dan mesej keselamatan di kawasan umum untuk menggalakkan penduduk agar sentiasa awas dan bertimbang rasa. Anda boleh membaca tentang beberapa inisiatif kami di halaman berikut.

Di samping itu, Majlis Bandaran menyedari hakikat bahawa usaha kami memerlukan kerjasama, sikap sivik dan bertimbang rasa oleh penduduk antara sesama jiran; lantas, pelbagai inisiatif telah dilakukan dalam beberapa tahun yang lalu untuk mendidik dan mengingatkan penduduk supaya menjadi jiran yang baik, melalui Maskot Majlis Bandaran kami.

Selain menguruskan Bandar, Anggota Parlimen anda juga telah membangkit dan membahaskan isu-isu nasional di Parlimen. Ini termasuk membahaskan undang-undang serta dasar-dasar yang menjejas kos sara hidup, infrastruktur, dan tadbir urus; kepada menanyakan soalan di Parlimen mengenai isu-isu yang dekat dengan hati rakyat Singapura dan yang mungkin memberi impak besarterhadap penduduk kita. Dalam keluaran ini, kami menggariskan beberapa topik utama yang dibangkitkan di Parlimen pada tahun ini.

Akhir sekali, saya ingin mengucapkan kepada semua penduduk, Selamat Hari Natal!

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Message from Home2

Message from Home

Dear Residents,

各位居民各位居民，，

Para Penduduk yang Dihormati,

日夜如梭，专眼一年又将过。希望大家在2019年里有丰硕的收获，在2020年里迎来更美好的时光。今年始，市镇会举办了一系列新的茶叙会，让国会议员与您多见面，能够与更多的居民交流。这些交流的讨论涉及了各种课题的对话，非常感谢大家的反馈。此外，为了支持我国绿色环保的努力，市镇会推出了“垃圾兑现金”计划；在茶叙会上为居民提供了回收不需要的物品的渠道，反应十分令人鼓舞。市镇会正在与提供垃圾回收服务的商家进行商谈，希望能在各个组屋邻里更频繁地举行这类活动。

为居民维持一个令人感到欢愉舒适的居住环境一直是市镇会的工作重点。因此，除了进行例行和周期性的维修工作以确保各座组屋保持良好状态之外，也开展了一些翻新的工作，并推出了特定项目，希望为我们的邻里增添活力和便利。与此同时，考虑到居民的安全，市镇会也一直在加强和提升各组屋邻里的基础设施。这包括改善人行道，采用可提供更好照明和有节能效果的LED灯，并在

公共区域竖立安全标志和信息，以提醒居民保持警惕并为他人着想。您可以在后续页面了解有关的更多详情。

不过，市镇会不曾忘记过的事实是，我们的努力需要广大居民的齐心合作与相互配合，保有公民意识，以及为邻居和他人着想的公德心。因此，在过去的几年中，我们通过市镇会所设计的吉祥物教育并提醒居民做个好邻居。

除了管理市镇外，国会议员也在国会中提问题，论国事。这包括辩论有关影响民众生活，建设基础设施和国家治理的法律和政策；在国会中询问新加坡人所关注的问题，以及可能会对居民产生深远影响的课题。在本期的【好邻居】中，我们也总结了今年在国会中提出的一些主要课题。

我谨此祝福阿裕尼—后港市镇内的所有居民圣诞节快乐、好运连绵！

Another year is coming to a close. I hope all of you had a fruitful year in 2019, and we look forward to a better year in 2020. This year, the Town Council kicked off a fresh series of Tea Sessions for your MPs to meet and speak to more of you, and we are thankful for the conversations covering various subjects shared at the sessions. In support of national efforts to go green, we featured a Cash-for-Trash programme to provide residents an outlet to recycle unwanted items at the Tea Sessions. The response was encouraging, and the Town Council is in talks with our waste collection providers to introduce the programme more frequently in various estates.

Maintaining a pleasant living environment that is safe and enjoyable for our residents have been the twin focus of the Town Council’s work. Hence, besides routine and cyclical works that keep your estate in good order, we also carry out revitalisation programmes and specific projects that add vibrancy and amenities to your neighbourhood. The Town Council has also been enhancing our infrastructure with safety in mind. This includes improving footpaths, adoption of LED lightings which offer better illumination and energy savings, and erecting safety signs and messages at common areas to residents to be both alert and considerate. You can

read about some of our initiatives in this edition of Good Neighbours. That said, the Town Council is mindful that our efforts cannot be without the co-operation, civic-mindedness and consideration of residents to your neighbours; thus, much thought have been put in over the past years to educate and remind residents to be a good neighbour, through our Town Council’s Mascots.

Apart from managing the Town, your MPs have also been raising and debating national issues in Parliament. This include debating laws and policies that impact cost of living, infrastructure, and governance; to asking questions in Parliament on issues close to Singaporeans’ hearts and those that may have profound impact on our residents. In this issue, we outline some key topics raised in Parliament this year.

Lastly, I would like to wish all residents a joyous Christmas!

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Around the Estate4

Around the Estate

Home Improvement Programme (HIP) 家居改进计划

Program Peningkatan Rumah (HIP)

Bedok Reservoir - Punggol Division (IN PROGRESS)- Blks 401 - 416 Hougang Ave 10 - Blks 501 - 509 Hougang Ave 8 - Blks 510 - 517, 520 - 522, 804, 806, 809, 811 Hougang Ave 6/10/Central(UPCOMING)- Blks 523 - 533 Hougang Ave 6

Paya Lebar Division(IN PROGRESS)- Blks 138 - 145, 230 - 238 Hougang St 21/ Ave 1/Lorong Ah Soo- Blks 101 - 104, 106, 108 Hougang Ave 1- Blks 109 - 127 Hougang Ave 1- Blks 154 - 157, 201, 210, 211 Hougang St 11/21(UPCOMING)- Blks 239 - 246 Hougang St 22 - Blks 247 - 254 Hougang Ave 3

(IN PROGRESS)- Blks 501 - 504, Bedok North St 3 - Blks 519 - 522, 548 - 553 Bedok North Ave 1(UPCOMING)- Blks 537, 539 - 543, 545 - 547 Bedok North St 3 - Blks 505 - 510 & 514 Bedok North Ave 2/3/St 3

Kaki Bukit Division

Eunos Division(IN PROGRESS)- Blks 101 - 109 Bedok Reservoir Rd - Blks 611 - 618 Bedok Reservoir Rd- Blks 136 - 151 Bedok Reservoir Rd (UPCOMING)- Blks 110 - 121 Bedok Reservoir Rd - Blks 122 - 135, 631, 632 Bedok Reservoir Rd

Self-Levelling of void deck at Blocks 101-121 Bedok Reservoir Road

Eunos Division

Hougang SMC(IN PROGRESS)- Blks 309 - 312, 314, 317 - 319 Hougang Ave 5, 7 - Blks 332 - 341 Hougang Ave 5 - Blks 701 - 712 Hougang Ave 2(UPCOMING)- Blks 351 - 357 Hougang Ave 7(COMPLETED)- Blks 320 - 328 Hougang Ave 5, 7

(COMPLETED)- Blks 223 - 230 Serangoon Ave 4 (IN PROGRESS)- Blks 101 - 108 Serangoon North Ave 1 (UPCOMING)- Blks 109 - 127 Serangoon North Ave 1 - Blks 142 - 148 Serangoon North Ave 1 - Blks 151 - 154 Serangoon North Ave 1, 2 - Blks 218 - 222 Serangoon Ave 4

Serangoon Division

Updated as of November 2019

Revamped Elderly and Adult Fitness Corners in Serangoon Avenue 4 Community Park

Serangoon DivisionReplacement of Elderly Fitness Equipment at Block 504 Hougang Avenue 8

Bedok Reservoir-Punggol Division

New drain gratings at Blocks 619-629, 631-632 Bedok Reservoir Road

Eunos Division

Replacement of Fluorescent lights to LED Lights at Block 836 Hougang Central

Hougang SMCRefurbishment of Jogging Track at Block 501 Hougang Avenue 8


Repair & Redecoration Works (R&R)BEFORE

NOW

This iconic block has been a distinctive feature of Hougang Town for many years, since 1992-1993. The sunrise mural was designed as a “Good morning!” greeting to people passing by Hougang Avenue 2 and Upper Serangoon Road as they start their day. The sun symbolises energy (vitality), and will (determination).

In September 2019, AHTC started the repainting works to refresh this block mural. Keeping its original concept, the new design is more detailed, vibrant and modern. We hope residents and pedestrians would enjoy the new look.

自1992 或 1993年始，此座标志性组屋多年来一直是后港市镇的

特色。旭日东升的组屋壁画向一大清早路经后港2道和实龙岗路

上段的人们致以“早安”的问候。太阳象征活力（生命力）和

意志力（决心）。

2019年9月，阿裕尼-后港市镇会（AHTC）重新粉刷该座组屋，为

此壁画重新上妆。我们保留了其原始概念，将新设计做得更加细

致、生动并具有现代感。希望居民和路人都会喜欢与欣赏这一

新颖的设计。

Refreshing Block 25 Hougang Ave 3 后港3道大牌25座组屋换新装

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Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP)

New Linkway at Block 2 Hougang Avenue 3Hougang SMC

Addition and Alteration Works: Revamped Fitness corner at Block 526 Hougang Avenue 6


New accessible ramp near Block 315 Hougang Avenue 5

Hougang SMC

PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF PEDESTRIANS GIVEN CHALLENGES PRESENTED BY PMDS AND E-SCOOTER USERSDaniel Goh asked if there had been a further spike in PMD-related fires in the first half of 2019, and what were considerations against bringing forward the end-2020 deadline banning the use of non-UL2272 devices. Senior Minister of State Lam Pin Min said there were 49 such PMD-related fires in 1H2019, versus 52 in the whole of 2018. Retailers had complained about the adverse impact on business, and some consumers were unhappy with the short usability of their non-UL2272 devices. As such, the Government would bring the deadline forward by six months to 1 July 2020.

TRANSPORT

5 August 2019

MORE HELP FOR PMETS RETRENCHED IN 2018Daniel Goh asked if the Government had looked into why PMETs made up 75.8% of retrenchments in 2018, which sectors were most affected, and how many such PMETs had received retrenchment benefits. Minister Josephine Teo said that nearly two-thirds of PMET retrenchments in 2018 were in sectors undergoing restructuring, namely, wholesale trade, financial & insurance services, information & communications and professional services sectors. A 2017 survey on retrenchment benefits revealed that around 90% of retrenching establishments paid retrenchment benefits to their workers.

MANPOWER

1 April 2019

MEASURES IN PLACE TO PROMOTE SAFE USE OF PARK CONNECTORSDennis Tan asked about actions taken to promote safe use of park connectors by users who were on foot, cyclists, and PMD users. Minister Lawrence Wong shared that NParks implements safety measures such as installing additional lighting, speed regulating strips, and advisory signs at high usage parks and park connectors. Enforcement exercises were also carried out against errant PMD users.

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

12 February 2019

PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES

RECIPIENTS AND INCOME CRITERIA FOR SILVER SUPPORT SCHEMESylvia Lim asked what support the Silver Support Scheme offered the bottom 20-30% of elderly Singaporeans, and whether the household monthly income per capita would be reviewed. Minister Josephine Teo replied that the scheme targeted the bottom 20%, but may be extended to the next 10% according to the type of HDB flat they live in. These appeals would be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

MANPOWER

18 February 2019

COST OF LIVING

CPF CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR EMPLOYEES AGED 55 YEARS AND ABOVE VOLUNTARILY RESTOREDDaniel Goh asked how many companies had voluntarily restored the CPF contribution rates for employees aged 55 years and above, and how many employees had benefitted to date. Minister Josephine Teo said that in 2018, about 1,000 employers made voluntary contributions for about 13,000 employees aged 55 and above. As these were private arrangements between the employers and their employees, CPF Board did not have sight over the basis for voluntary contributions.

MANPOWER

2 September 2019

CPF

ENSURING TOURISTS AND FOREIGN VISITORS ARE FAMILIAR WITH PMD RIDING REGULATIONSDennis Tan asked if measures were in place to ensure that tourists and foreign visitors were familiar with PMD riding regulations before renting the devices, and whether such measures would be included in the operators’ licensing requirements for both types of services. Minister Khaw Boon Wan said that LTA would require licensees of dockless PMD-sharing services to include in their mobile applications the essential active mobility regulations, such as speed limits and prohibitions against riding on roads, reminding all users of these regulations before a trip.

TRANSPORT

2 September 2019

2019 PARLIAMENTARY 2019 PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS& ANSWERS

Over the course of this year, your Members of Parliament and Non-Constituency Members of Parliament have engaged in Parliamentary sittings to raise and debate prevalent national issues and policies that are close to the heart. The following offer a snapshot of some issues raised across various topics.

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Parliamentary Questions

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UNSUCCESSFUL FIRST-TIMER APPLICANTS FOR HDB FLATSPng Eng Huat asked about unsuccessful first-timer applicants for HDB flats at each of the last four quarterly sales exercises, and also the algorithmic components for the computerised balloting. Minister Lawrence Wong said that there had been about 990 and 4,200 unsuccessful first-timer-family flat applications in the BTO exercises in August and November 2018 respectively. The balloting process selects a certain number of applicants based on the number of flats on offer and randomly assigns them queue numbers, after accounting for various factors.


2 September 2019

HOUSING

INSPECTION FREQUENCY FOR MATURE TREES IN PARKDaniel Goh asked asked about the inspection frequency for mature trees in parks, and if the inspection regime should be reviewed given recent changing climate conditions and tree failures. Minister Lawrence Wong said trees were inspected every 12 to 24 months, with annual in-depth internal decay inspections of trees more than four metres wide since 2016. With changing climatic conditions, storm-vulnerable species were replaced with hardier trees, and trees were regularly pruned to improve their structure.


14 January 2019

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

EXPORT OF SINGAPORE’S RECYCLABLE WASTEDaniel Goh asked how much of Singapore’s recyclable waste was exported to overseas processors, and which countries received the most of our waste. Minister Masagos Zulkifli replied that about 60% of our total waste generated was recycled. In 2018. About 30% of recyclable materials were exported to countries including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, and Thailand for processing and recycling.

ENVIRONMENT AND WATER RESOURCES

6 August 2019

FOOD WASTE GENERATED IN 2018Daniel Goh asked for the amount of food waste by households, food industries, F&B outlets, markets and supermarkets, and other sources in 2018. Minister Masagos Zulkifli shared that 763,000 tonnes of food waste were generated in 2018 – half were from residential households. Food manufacturers, hotels, malls, and hawker centres made up the rest.


5 August 2019

PROPOSAL TO PROMOTE USE OF GENERIC DRUGS IN PUBLIC HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONSLeon Perera asked about measures to promote the use of cheaper and clinically-equivalent generic drugs in public healthcare institutions, and if MOH tracked the proportion of generics amongst the volume of all drugs prescribed. Senior Minister of State Lam Pin Min replied that MOH introduced a basket of clinically, cost-effective generic drugs in 2017 which was regularly reviewed and updated, and also automatic substitution at the point of drug ordering. In 2017, the usage of the generic drugs in the basket has increased from 87% in 2013 to 99%.

HEALTH

15 January 2019

WAITING PERIOD FOR PUBLIC RENTAL FLATPng Eng Huat asked for the number of public rental flats currently unoccupied, and total current waitlisted applicants and the expected waiting time for such flats. Minister Lawrence Wong shared that there were about 200 households waiting to collect their keys to a public rental flat, with waiting time for assignment about 2 months, especially if the applicant was not particular about location.


7 October 2019

SUCCESS RATE OF APPEALS TO USE MEDISAVE BEYOND ANNUAL WITHDRAWAL LIMITSFaisal Manap asked for the number of Singaporeans aged 65 years and above that had exhausted their annual Medisave withdrawal limit in the past 2 years, and the number and success rates of appeals received from this group. Minister Gan Kim Yong replied that in 2016 and 2017, about 16% of Singaporeans aged 65 years old and older had fully utilised their Flexi-MediSave limit. On average, MOH received 200 cases of appeals each year from all age groups for outpatient MediSave use, with about half approved.

HEALTH

12 February 2019

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NEA LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT STUDY ON PLASTICSPritam Singh asked if the NEA life cycle assessment study on plastics would be made public in its entirety for the use of academics, professionals and the general public so as to promote an evidence-based approach to climate solutions suited for the Singapore context. Minister Masagos Zulkifli shared that NEA had released a factsheet on the key findings of the study in 2018, which highlighted the various environmental impact made by different types of material, including bio-degradable and paper materials. NEA will continue to work with NUS to release more information on the study in due course.


7 October 2019

DENGUE CASES AND MEASURES TO CONTAIN ITS SPREADNoting the increase in dengue cases, Dennis Tan asked for the main reasons for the increase despite mitigation efforts, and whether NEA officers were facing difficulties when accessing individual homes to carry out inspections. Minister Masagos Zulkifli attributed the rise to three key factors – an increase in mosquito population; the relatively warmer weather; and lower herd immunity in our population. NEA officers had not experienced difficulties inspecting homes, except when residents were not at home at time of inspection, or just an elderly present.


2 September 2019

CULTURE, COMMUNITY, AND YOUTHINABILITY TO RECOVER OVERPAYMENT AMOUNT IN NATIONAL GALLERY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTPng Eng Huat asked for an explanation for AGO’s conclusion on not recovering the $13 million in improper waivers of contractual provisions for the National Gallery Singapore (NGS) development. Minister Grace Fu replied that MCCY was “satisfied that there was no fraud involved” in NGS’s waivers of contractual provisions, adding that MCCY would work with NGS to “enhance their financial processes and procurement policies” following the audits.

5 August 2019

GOVERNANCE

DESIGN AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT FOR MANHOLE COVERS IN NEW ESTATESDaniel Goh requested for guidelines on the design and installation of manhole covers in new estates, and if noise reduction was required for vehicular driveways with interlocking pavers. Minister Lawrence Wong said that manhole covers needed to be structurally sound and fit for purpose, fit properly, and emit minimal noise. In the few instances of noise complaints, it was due to poor fit of the manhole cover, and usually resolved by HDB working with town councils.


14 January 2019

REPETITIVE FINDINGS OF IT LAPSES IN GOVERNMENT AGENCIESPritam Singh asked for the systemic reasons behind the repetitive findings of the AGO’s FY2018/19 report, and the major findings on the public sector IT systems carried out from 2009 to 2011. Senior Minister of State Janil Puthucheary replied that the 2009 to 2011 audit across 85 agencies discovered that agencies were not carrying out regular reviews of their system architecture and standards, to ensure compliance with the latest available security systems.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION

6 August 2019

KITCHEN EXHAUST DUCT FIRES FROM 2014 TO 2018 AND MEASURES TO MINIMISE RISK OF SUCH INCIDENTSLeon Perera asked for the number of kitchen exhaust duct (KEDs) fires each year from 2014 to 2018, and what measures to minimise such incidents. Minister K Shanmugam said that there were 42 fires involving KEDs from 2014 to 2018, mainly in food establishments within residential areas. The Fire Code required KEDs to be maintained regularly, and over the last five years 270 enforcement actions had been taken against non-complying offenders. Fire safety advisories and posters by SCDF and the Singapore Food Agency had also been distributed to stallholders.

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Stub completely then toss considerately!

熄灭烟头，勿乱丢弃！

Padam sepenuhnya dan buangkan dengan betul!��ைமயாக அைணத்�வ�ட்�, ப�ற�

ெபா�ப்�டன் வ �சி எறிந்தி�ங்கள்!

Keep our common areas clear!

保持公共区域整洁!Pastikan kawasan umum kita bebas halangan!நம� ெபா� இடங்கள�ல் அைடசைலத்

தவ�ர்த்தி�ங்கள்!

您曾经看到过我们吗？

Since the introduction of our pioneer batch of AHTC mascots – AH Bike, AH Scoot and AH Dian in 2016, our mascot family has grown over the years to a total of 10 mascots today. This was made possible with residents’ positive feedback.In this issue, we take a sneak peek at the messages behind each mascot.

自2016年推出首批AHTC吉祥物

AH Bike，AH Scoot 和

AH Dian 后，我们的吉祥物家

族正在逐渐壮大，目前已发展

至10个吉祥物。有这样的成绩

还多亏各位居民们积极的反馈。

在本期里，让我们一起来了解

这些吉祥物的功能和意义。

Posters around the neighbourhood

Be a Good Neighbour 做个好邻居 Jadilah Jiran Yang Baik

PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW YOUR PET TO DEFECATE AT THE COMMON AREA请别让您的宠物在公共场所随地大便

Burn responsibly!焚烧冥纸时推己及人!

Bakar secara bertanggungjawab!ெபா�ப்பான �ைறய�ல் எ�த்தி�ங்கள்!



CONTACT THE TOWN COUNCIL TO ENGAGE OUR FREE BULKY ITEMS REMOVAL SERVICE

6744 - 1033如果您要利用市镇会免费提供的清除大型物件服务，请联络市镇会。

请勿随地丢弃杂物

NO DUMPING OF ITEMS

Posters around theneighbourhood

Be a Good Neighbour 做个好邻居

DO NOT LITTER 勿乱丢垃圾

Jangan membuang sampah merata-rata

Be a Good Neighbour 做个好邻居 Jadilah Jiran Yang Baik

Teardrop banners of AH Thang

Wooden Standees of AH Thang

Wooden Standeesof Pick AH Poo

Please use me!请使用我！Sila gunakan saya!தய�ெசய்� என்ைனப் பயன்ப�த்�ங்கள்!

On a mission to encourage pet owners to pick me up!正在执行任务，鼓励宠物主人将我

捡起来！

Berazam menggalakkan pemilik haiwan peliharaan untuk mengutip saya!ெசல்லப்ப�ராண� உ�ைமயாளர்கள்

என்ைன அப்�றப்ப�த்த ஊக்�வ�க்�ம்

பண�ைய ேமற்ெகாண்��க்கிேறன்!

Keep our neighbourhood litter-free by using the rubbish bins. 使用垃圾桶，一起保持组屋邻里干

净卫生，不乱丢垃圾。

Pastikan kejiranan kita bebas sampah dengan menggunakan tong sampah.நம� அக்கம்பக்கத்ைதக் �ப்ைபகள்

இல்லாமல் �ய்ைமயாக

ைவத்தி�க்க �ப்ைபத் ெதாட்�கைளப்

பயன்ப�த்�ங்கள்.

Cigarettes should not be lit at common areas and should be dispose responsibly after.别在公共区域点燃香烟，丢弃烟蒂也要妥当。

Rokok tidak boleh dinyalakan di kawasan umum dan harus dibuang secara bertanggungjawab selepas itu.ெபா� இடங்கள�ல் சிகெரட் �ைகக்கக்�டா�.

அேதா�, �ைகத்த ப�ற� அவற்ைறச் ச�யான

�ைறய�ல் வ �சேவண்�ம்.

Please dispose your bulky items responsibly.丢弃大件物品垃圾时要有责任感。

Sila buang barangan besar anda secara bertanggungjawab.உங்க�க்� ேவண்டாத ெப�ய

ெபா�ட்கைளப் ெபா�ப்பான

�ைறய�ல் அப்�றப்ப�த்�ங்கள்.

Incense papers should be burned within the incense burners provided by the TC. 烧金纸时应该使用市镇会所提供的焚烧桶。

Kertas sembahyang harus dibakar dalam tong pembakar kertas yang disediakan oleh Majlis Bandaran.வழிபாட்�க் காண�க்ைககைள நகர மன்றம்

ஆங்காங்ேக நி�வ�ய��க்�ம் எ�த்ெதாட்�கள�ல்

மட்�ேம எ�க்கேவண்�ம்.

Pet owners should pick up after their pet.宠物主人应该清理宠物粪便。 Pemilik haiwan peliharaan harus mengutip najis haiwan mereka.ெசல்லப்ப�ராண�கள�ன் மலத்ைத

உ�ைமயாளர்கள் அப்�றப்ப�த்தேவண்�ம்.

CONTACT THE TOWN COUNCIL IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE

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如果您需要帮助，请联络市镇会。

请不要私自移动焚烧炉

PLEASE DO NOT MOVETHE INCENSE BURNER

CONTACT THE TOWN COUNCIL IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE

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如果您需要帮助，请联络市镇会。

请使用市镇会所提供的焚烧炉

USE THE BURNERSPROVIDED BY THE

TOWN COUNCIL

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AHTC’s Pigeon Advisory Lift posters

Ride safely,park responsibly!安全骑行，文明停靠!

Kayuh dengan selamat, letak basikal dengan bertanggungjawab!பா�காப்பாக ஓட்�ங்கள், ெபா�ப்�டன்

நி�த்தி ைவ�ங்கள்!

Dispose me properly! 即使抛弃我也要妥当!Buangkan saya dengan betul!என்ைனச் ச�யான �ைறய�ல் வ ��ங்கள்!

Watch the speed limit!注意限速！

Awasi had laju!ேவக வரம்ைபக் கவன�த்தி�ங்கள்!

LOOK OUT!小心骑行！

AWAS!�ன்னால் கவன�!

Grow me right! 好好栽培我！

Tanam dan jaga saya dengan betul!என்ைனச் ச�யான �ைறய�ல்வளர்த்தி�ங்கள்!

Educational Billboards with AH Bike, AH Scoot and AH Dian to encourage Safe Riding

Wooden Standees of AH Scoot

Teardrop banners(Coming soon)

“Look Out” and “Dismount” Advisory Posters

It is inconsiderate to throw/leave food out in the open.将食物随意丢弃或放置在户外，

是没有公德心的行为。 M e m b u a n g / m e n i n g g a l k a n makanan di tempat terbuka adalah tidak bertimbang rasa.உண�ப் ெபா�ட்கைளத்

திறந்தெவள�ய�ல் வ ��வ� /

வ�ட்�ச்ெசல்வ� அக்கைறயற்ற

ெசயலா�ம்.

Cyclists should be considerate when riding around our Town.骑士在市镇内骑行时，应该体谅他人，小心骑行。

Penunggang basikal harus bertimbang rasa apabila menunggang di sekitar Bandar kita.நம் நக�ல் மிதிவண்� ஓட்�ேவார் அக்கைற�டன்

நடந்�ெகாள்ளேவண்�ம்.

Please remember to look out for pedestrians. 请留意路上行人。Sila pastikan anda memberi laluan kepada pejalan kaki.அன்��ர்ந்� பாதசா�கைளக்

கவன�க்கத் தவறாத�ர்கள்.

For everyone’s safety, please keep within the road’s speed limit.为了大家的安全，请在道路限

速范围内行驶。Untuk keselamatan semua, sila pastikan had laju di jalan raya.அைனவர� பா�காப்�க்காக�ம்,

அன்��ர்ந்� சாைலய�ன் ேவக

வரம்ைப ம�றாத�ர்கள்.

Plant Owners should keep their plants in pots, prune them regularly and position them neatly outside their units. 种植植物时，应将植物种在花盆中，定期

修剪，并将它们整齐地排放在您的门外。Pemilik tanaman harus memelihara tanaman mereka di dalam pasu, merapikannya secara kerap dan menyusunnya dengan kemas di luar unit mereka.ெச� வளர்ப்பவர்கள் அவற்ைறச் சட்�க்�ள்

அழகாக வளர்த்�, அ�க்க� சீராக ெவட்�,

வ �ட்�க்� ெவள�ய�ல் அைடசல் இல்லாமல் அ�க்கி

ைவத்தி�க்கேவண்�ம்.

“Make your ride safe & right!” event


Wooden Standees of AH Dian

Teardrop banners(Coming soon)

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Advertisement

Around the Town

Under the Remaking our Heartland (ROH) plans for Hougang Town, the existing Upper Serangoon Road will be enhanced to showcase the rich history and heritage of the road, which was built almost 200 years ago.

Residents can look forward to upgraded footpaths, beautiful landscapes, and installation of storyboards along Upper Serangoon Road to celebrate the town’s vibrant history.后港在“再创我们的家园”计划下，为沿着实龙岗路上段的周边展开改进工

程，反央它超过200年的丰富的历史文化。

居民可期待享有新的走道、美丽的绿景、以及增设的历史故事看板以庆祝后港

镇的丰富历史。

HougangMRT

KovanMRT

Upper SerangooonHeritage Corridor

LIM TUA TOW MARKET / CROCODILE FARM

TOU MU KUNG TEMPLE (GAZETTED MONUMENT)

MASJID HAJI YUSOF MOSQUE

ST PAUL’S CHURCH

FORMER SIMON ROAD MARKET

CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (GAZETTED MONUMENT)

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Celebrating the rich history of Hougang Town 庆祝后港丰富的历史文化庆祝后港丰富的历史文化

Upper Serangoon Heritage Corridor实龙岗路上段历史走廊实龙岗路上段历史走廊

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Community Alerts

AH SCOOT的消防安全提示Tip Keselamatan Kebakaran bersama AH Scoot

Fire Safety Tips with AH Scoot

Do not charge me beside combustible materials请勿在易燃物品旁给我充电

Jangan mengecas saya di sebelah bahan yang mudah terbakar

Use a power adaptor that carries the Safety Mark使用带有安全标志的电源适配器Gunakan penyesuai kuasa yang terdapat Tanda Keselamatan

Find out more on LTA’s website here:欲了解更多详情，请浏览以下陆路交通管理局网站：

Ketahui lebih lanjut di laman web LTA di sini:

Check my batteries regularly for any damage or deformities定期检查我的电池是否有损坏或变形

Periksa bateri saya secara kerap untuk sebarang kerosakan atau keadaan yang tidak normal

Do not overcharge me (No charging overnight!)请不要将我过度充电（请勿整夜充电）

Jangan terlebih mengecas saya (jangan mengecas semalaman!)

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? 你知道吗？你知道吗？ As of 5 November 2019, I am not allowed on footpaths.自2019年11月5日起，我不能在人行道上行驶。 Mulai 5 November 2019, saya tidak dibenarkan di laluan pejalan kaki.

Illustrations of Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (second from left) and Crocodile Farm (right)

Charge me on a hard flat surface for optimal heat dissipation在坚硬的平面上给我充电，以达到最好的散热效果Cas saya di atas permukaan yang keras dan rata supaya saya tidak mudah panas

Be part of the AHTC Family! Interested applicants can email their resume to [email protected] Or, you may send your resume to the address below:Blk 810 Hougang Central #02-214, Singapore 530810

Good Neighbours is published by the Aljunied-Hougang Town Council.Copyright: Aljunied-Hougang Town Council

Editorial CommitteeChelsea Lu, Jamie Yeo, Simon Yee,

Sajat Nisa, Wayne Cheong

FREE BULKY ITEM REMOVAL SERVICE免费大件物品丢弃搬运服务免费大件物品丢弃搬运服务 KHIDMAT MEMBUANG BARANGAN BESAR PERCUMA

THE TOWN COUNCIL PROVIDES A FREE BULKY ITEM REMOVAL SERVICE FOR HDB RESIDENTS IN OUR TOWN.

Majlis Bandaran menyediakan khidmat membuang barangan besar PERCUMA untuk penduduk HDB di Bandar kami.

市镇会为我们市镇内住在政府组屋的居民提供免费的大件物品丢弃搬运服务。

今年的致谢礼

物：AHTC吉祥物杯

垫一套，已分发到

我们市镇内的所有

政府组屋单位。请

留意您的信箱！

Hadiah Penghargaan Tahunan bagi tahun ini: Set alas cawan Maskot AHTC telah b diagihkan kepada semua unit HDB di Bandar kita. Nantikannya di dalam peti surat anda!

This year’s Annual Gift of Appreciation: AHTC Mascots coaster setAHTC Mascots coaster set are distributed to all HDB units in our Town. Do look out for it

in your mail box!

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Bulky Items Removal Service

Limited to first 3 bulky items per month每个月仅限3件大件物品Terhad kepada 3 barangan besar pertama setiap bulan

3 working days’ notice is required需要提前3个工作日通知市镇会Notis 3 hari bekerja diperlukan

Call 6744-1033 to book an appointment today!请致电6744-1033预约！Hubungi 6744-1033 untuk membuat temu janji hari ini!

Learn what items are covered in this service at www.ahtc.sg您可浏览www.ahtc.sg进一步了解此项服务限定哪些大件物品

Ketahui barangan apa yang diterima di bawah khidmat ini di www.ahtc.sg

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