Several reports of cheating were lodged against a female Malay suspect recently. The suspect would approach her victims and claim that her husband is sick, involved in an accident or needs to be hospitalized. The suspect would request for a loan from her victims for registration at the hospital or for her husband’s medical treatment. Sympathizing with the suspect, victims would then loan a sum of money to her. Read more.
CRIME ALERT: CHEATING ON PRETEXT OF SEEKING LOANS BY FEMALE SUBJECT
Written by admin on April 20th, 2012
CRIME PREVENTION ADVISORY DURING THE CHINESE NEW YEAR
Written by superadmin on January 19th, 2012The Chinese New Year is approaching. Some of you may be planning for a vacation overseas as a result of the long weekend from 21 to 24 January 2012. Our Chinese residents may be busy shopping festive goods, exchanging new notes, making visitations, etc. We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the importance of keeping vigilant and taking crime prevention measures for a safer festive celebration. The Police strongly encourage you to adopt measures against some possible crimes. Read more.
Crime Alert – Online Transaction Scam
Written by admin on November 30th, 2011Police have observed a scam where the culprit would first respond to online sellers by showing interest in purchasing their expensive items. The culprit would then ask to meet up with the sellers to inspect the items. During the meeting, the culprit would claim that he or she did not bring the money and offer to pay for the items via internet banking immediately.
Read more here.
Crime Advisory for Festive Season
Written by admin on November 30th, 2011Dear Residents,
The year end festive season is approaching. Some of you may be planning for a vacation overseas while others may be busy shopping for festive goods and presents. The Police would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the importance of keeping vigilant and taking crime prevention measures for a safer festive celebration. Read here for the crime prevention measures that you can adopt.
CRIME PREVENTION ADVISORY – THEFT IN DWELLING
Written by admin on November 5th, 2011Dear Residents,
Several cases of Theft in Dwelling were reported in Simei housing estates recently. Valuables such as handphones, wallets, cash and laptops were reported stolen. Valuables were placed near to unsecured windows situated along the common corridor.
Click here for the official Crime Advisory by CO Changi NPC, Bedok Police Division.
If you are keen to play a part in making your estate a safer place to live in, you can participate in the Citizens-On-Patrol (COP) initiative. Please contact Changi Neighbourhood Police Centre at 1800 – 587 2999 to find out more about the COP initiative. If you have any information relating to a crime or wish to report suspicious person(s) loitering around our neighbourhood, do not hesitate to contact Changi Neighbourhood Police Centre or dial 999 for urgent Police assistance.
Changi Simei Community Club 10th Anniversary Celebration
Written by thimbuktu on October 15th, 2011
Changi Simei Community Club
Changi Simei Community Club
Congratulations to Changi Simei CC on its 10th Anniversary. Another milestone for Changi Simei Community Club to celebrate 10 years and beyond; to grow from strength to strength.
I am pleased to blog on Changi Simei CC which is located in Simei, where I live for over 20 years with my family.
“Over the years, we have seen the CC grow and expand, to meet the changing needs of the residents, not just in brick and mortar, but more importantly in connecting with residents”
Ms Jessica Tan Soon Neo,
Advisor to East Coast GRC Grassroots Organisations &
Member of Parliament for East Coast GRC.
Changi Simei CC’s Humble Beginning
Changi Community Centre c 1958. Photo Credit: National Archives of Singapore.
Changi Community Centre c 1964. Photo Credit: National Archives of Singapore.
Pulau Ubin Community Centre in 1990.
Changi Simei CC at Block 148 Simei Street 1 in 1996. Photo Credit: Changi Simei CC.
In the 1960s, community centres in Changi district were more like outposts in the wilderness spreading far and wide; including on the offshore islands of Pulau Tekong and Pulau Ubin. Back then, community centres were simple, unadorned zinc and wooden buildings and dotted across farms and villages as central hubs of activities for the community.
Life was simple and the pace slower. The community centres offered a common space for entertainment, lifelong learning and social interaction. When resettlement came, people moved into modern flats located at brand new HDB towns. Villages were emptied out.
The ageing community centres became vacant buildings, as residents moved into metropolitan housing estates. Newer community clubs catered to the nouveau urbanised residents.
The residents were thrilled to have a community space to hold events and festive celebrations.
Today, the Changi Simei Community Club (CC) bears a marked difference in its physical appearance compared to other CCs while offering a cosy, family ambience. Throughout the past ten years, Changi Simei CC has kept its pace with the ever-changing community. As more condominiums and private housing became part of the landscape, the CC’s diverse range of programmes expanded to include lifestyle and leisure activities to attract a wider clientele. Space was a real premium. There was just not enough available land for a sprawling commumity club. Again, the management committee went on a creative bent, and came up with a unique solution of closing an existing road. Until today, it is the only design of its kind in Singapore.
The Changi Simei Community Club is like a second home to residents. Children laugh with friends as they skip their way to make it in time for ballet or taekwondo classes. Grandparents meet at the cafetaria for a drink and a chat with old friends. Other residents drop in to read newspapers or magazines offered in the four main languages. Young working adults attend yoga, cardio aerobics or dance classes at one of the two main dance studios. Residents can choose from more than 600 programmes, ranging from public speaking to yoga to dancing.
While big plans have been envisioned, some things remain the same. Changi Simei Community Club will continue to serve residents with even more enhanced service and comprehensive programmes to contribute towards the continued well-being of a happy and harmonious community.
To keep up with times, the “My Home in Simei” group on Facebook for online connection of the Internet-savvy young generation and the increasing number of active ageing senior citizens to link the social media network.
However, the online connections of the residents cannot substitute the neighbourhood “happening place” at the community club to live, work and play…where family, neighbours and friends meet in persons for the activities to participate in healthy living, learn and study, sports and games for recreation for everyone at the Changi Simei Community Club.
Ms Jessica Tan at the Changi Simei CC 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Changi Simei CC 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Changi Simei CC 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Photo Credit: Changi Simei CC.
Source: Changi Simei CC 2001 to 2011 Souvenir Magazine
Crime Advisory on Unlicensed Moneylenders (UML)
Written by ongskjason on July 20th, 2011Dear Residents,
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of loanshark-related advertisements. These loanshark syndicates advertise their loan schemes by pretending to be licensed moneylenders, putting up banners, leaving fliers or name cards on cars and residential units and publishing advertisements in newspapers. You can easily check if the moneylender stated in the advertisements is licensed by calling the Insolvency & Public Trustee’s Office at 63251439 or checking its website at http://app2.ipto.gov.sg.
While the Police will do its utmost in crippling syndicates and arresting runners, it is important that the community rally together to preserve the safety and security of our neighbourhoods by being vigilant and not borrowing from loansharks.
Loanshark debtors, problem gamblers and their families often have to struggle with financial and debt management problems as well as guilt, anxiety and even depression. Those who want a listening ear, or to obtain information and assistance on gambling problems can call the National Council on Problem Gambling at this helpline 1800 – 666 8668
Click here for the official Crime Advisory by CO Changi NPC, Bedok Police Division.
Gateway to East Coast
Written by ongskjason on February 15th, 2011Plans for the “Gateway to the East Coast” were unveiled on Saturday 15 Jan 2011, as part of the S$1 billion Remaking Our Heartlands (ROH) programmes for three areas announced a week ago by National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan.
Senior Minister S Jayakumar, who is an MP for East Coast GRC, said the plans once realised, will benefit not only those living in the East Coast but other Singaporeans too.
Plans to remake the area will focus on improving homes, revitalising the town centre and providing more recreational choices.
“Much of East Coast is an ageing estate. Therefore to make people feel that it is an exciting place to live and work in, you have to have constant upgrading. But this is not ad hoc upgrading. We are pulling all the pieces together, and many agencies have come forward. In five to six years time, when you come here, it will be completely transformed, it is exciting,” said Professor Jayakumar.
Over the next five years, the Bedok Town centre will be transformed into a vibrant new hub with a new air-conditioned bus interchange.
Story from ChannelNewsAsia.Com at http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1104894/1/.html.
Watch this video: Gateway to East Coast
My first time being the Toastmaster-of-the-Day
Written by joy on October 3rd, 2010You might be wondering what is ‘Toastmaster-of-the-Day’. Toastmaster-of-the-Day or simply TMD is actually a role in the Toastmasters meeting. The duty of the TMD is to act as a host for the meeting. What was my experience being the TMD for the first time? Well, I admit that I was feeling pretty nervous at the start. My hands were shaking when I greeted the audience. However, I gradually become very comfortable the more I spoke and I managed to calm down. The real challenge being a host is to keep the meeting lively. Although I stick to the script, I am glad that the meeting went smoothly and everyone was happy. I believe experience will make one better. But to be better, one needs to take the first step. I would like to thank the president of Changi Simei Toastmasters Club for his encouragement while I was hesitating whether to take up this role sometime back.
About Toastmasters
Written by apple on September 23rd, 2010It suddenly dawned upon me that some people may not be aware of what Toastmasters is about. Let me provide a brief introduction on this journey that I decided to take two years ago.
What exactly is Toastmasters?
No, we don’t make toasters!
From a humble beginning in 1924 at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, Toastmasters International (TI) is a nonprofit organization with the main mission to help people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The organisation now has nearly 260,000 members in over 12,500 clubs in 113 countries, offering a proven – and enjoyable! – way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills.
Most Toastmasters meetings are comprised of approximately 20 people who meet weekly for an hour or two. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian.
There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved.
There are currently 159 chartered club in Singapore and Changi Simei Toastmasters Club is one of the affiliated clubs of TI.
For more information, see attached links.
East Coast Mile 2012