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          KAMPUNG ADMIRALTY
OFFICIALLY OPENS!
OFFICIALLY OPENS! KAMPUNG ADMIRALTY - SEMBAWANG TOWN COUNCIL JUNE 2018
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Dear Residents                            bunkers, which have been abandoned
                                          since World War II? Or of the family
The first half of the year has passed     businesses located in the heart of
by swiftly, but it has undeniably         Sembawang, and which have been
been an eventful one for us here          passed down for generations? Read
at Sembawang GRC! The annual              on to find out more!
Canberra Day and Admiralty Dream
Big 5S Futsal Challenge gave us           A big thank you to all residents who
ample opportunities to have fun           joined our “Keep Clean Singapore
and bond as a community. Chingay          2018”    Campaign     held     in  the
Float Display @ North 2018 was            different divisions last month. Your
also a highlight for residents who        pledge to PHC (Pick up at Home
participated and attended this event,     and Community) brings us a step
a time of entertainment and glamour.      forward to a cleaner and greener
                                          neighbourhood. Let us also be
                                          considerate to our neighbours and
We are also very proud to announce
                                          refrain from high rise littering. Your
the official openings of Sunlove
                                          kind support is much appreciated.
Senior Activity Centre @ Golden
Saffron and Kampung Admiralty.
Our pioneers have worked hard, and        Let us look forward to the next half
these designated community spaces         of the year, when many exciting and
                                          new developments will be ready,
are built especially for them to enable
                                          adding to our ever-evolving Kampung
them to retire comfortably.
                                          Sembawang!
                                                                                   亲爱的居民                                        口?还有在三巴旺跨代经营的家族生意?
How much do you know about your
                                                                                                                                请继续阅读以获取更多相关资讯!
neighbourhood? Did you know of                                  Mr Vikram Nair
some of these secret entrances to                                    Chairman      上半年转眼间就要过去了。对于三巴旺集
                                                                                   选区的居民来说,相信大家都会认同这些                           万分感谢所有在上个月,在各社区参与
                                                                                   日子的确过得多姿多彩。一年一度的坎                            2018年的‘保持清洁,新加坡!’运动
                                                                                   贝拉日和海军部Dream Big 5S Futsal                   的居民。你们宣誓在家庭与社区捡垃圾,
                                                                                   Challenge让我们在欢乐的气氛中,进一                       进一步实现更清洁与绿油油的邻里环境。
                                                                                   步拉近彼此的距离与关系。‘2018年妆                          让我们保持公德心,勿高楼随意抛丢垃
                                                                                   艺游行在北部’对于居民来说,是个既绚                           圾。感谢大家同心协力保护环境。
                                                                                   丽又富娱乐性的节目亮点。

Para Penduduk yang Dihormati              wujud sejak Perang Dunia Kedua?                                                       让我们共同期待在下半年众多精彩与新的
                                          Atau restoran di Sembawang yang          我们也很自豪地宣布日爱乐龄活动中心分                           发展,我们正继续努力, 塑造在蜕变的三
                                          dimilik sejak bergenerasi? Terus         别在Golden Saffron与海军部村庄正式                     巴旺甘榜!
Bahagian pertama tahun ini telah
                                          membaca untuk tahu lebih lanjut          开幕。我们的先辈辛勤地建设国家,而建
berlalu dengan pantas. Ia adalah
masa yang penuh kejadian bagi kami        tentang tempat-tempat ini!               筑这些亲社区空间是为了让他们过更舒适
                                                                                   的退休生活。                                                                         维凯先生
semua di kawasan undi perwakilan                                                                                                                                    主席
kumpulan     (GRC)     Sembawang!         Kami ingin mengucapkan terima
Perayaan Hari Canberra dan Cabaran        kasih kepada semua penduduk yang         您对周遭的邻里了解多少?您是否知道自
Tahunan Futsal Admiralty Dream            menyertai kempen “Singapura Bersih       第二次世界大战就被废弃的地堡秘密入
Big 5S memberi kami peluang untuk         2018” yang diadakan di divisyen yang
bersuka ria sambil mengeratkan            berlainan pada bulan lalu. Perjanjian
hubungan kami bersama masyarakat.         anda untuk PHC (Mengutip Sampah
Pameran Chingay @ North 2018 juga         Sendiri di Rumah dan Masyarakat)
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OFFICIALLY OPENS! KAMPUNG ADMIRALTY - SEMBAWANG TOWN COUNCIL JUNE 2018
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           OUR KAMPUNG
           ADMIRALTY
MODEST IN SCALE, BOLD IN AMBITION
                                                                      T
                                                                                   he idea of allowing the elderly to lead active and meaningful
                                                                                   lives in a modern kampung setting was mooted more
                                                                                   than four years ago. It was finally realised this year, with
                                                                                   the completion of the award-winning 11-storey Kampung
                                                                      Admiralty.

                                                                      Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong officiated the opening ceremony
                                                                      of Kampung Admiralty on 12 May at the community plaza of Block
                                                                      676 Woodlands Drive 71. He was joined by Minister for National
                                                                      Development and Second Minister for Finance, Mr Lawrence Wong, and
                                                                      MPs of Sembawang GRC Minister Khaw Boon Wan, Minister Ong Ye
                                                                      Kung, Mr Amrin Amin and Mr Vikram Nair.

                                                                      “I am sure that we can live up to the name of Kampung Admiralty by
                                                                      strengthening the ‘kampung spirit’ where people of all ages interact and
                                                                      look out for one another. This is a small kampung… modest in scale but
                                                                      bold in ambition. We will make it succeed, and when it is successful, we
                                                                      will build more kampungs like these in future HDB estates,” Mr Lee said.

Sustainable features such as rain gardens and bioswales help
treat surface water runoff while greening the landscape. Besides
taking part in gardening at the skyrise Community Farm, seniors
can learn to age in a healthy and safe manner through preventive
healthcare programmes. Kampung Admiralty also houses a
hawker centre, a supermarket, and medical, childcare and senior
centres all under one roof.

Kampung Admiralty resident and father of two, Mr Yu Hua Long,
38, explained that having a hawker centre and childcare centre so
near to home appealed to him. “It is very convenient to live here,”
he said.
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                A BIG "THANK                                                           YOU!"
          TO OUR CLEANERS!
    Keeping our neighbourhood clean is not an easy task. Our cleaners work hard to ensure that we residents have a
    clean estate to go home to.

    In line with the “Keep Singapore Clean” campaign in May, we honour some of our cleaners who have shown
    exemplary performance in their work and whose contributions extend far beyond their job scopes.

                                                         I accidentally threw a plastic bag of medication into the rubbish
                                                         chute of my block, mistakenly thinking that it was rubbish. My
                                                         daughter quickly called the Town Council for help, and we were
                                              assured by the cleaning supervisor that he will send someone to assist us.
                                              Mr Jahidul came to our rescue within five minutes. He was very helpful
                                              and went out of his way to retrieve the plastic bag from the central refuse
                                              chute for us. I am very grateful to Mr Jahidul for his help. His willingness
                                              to help retrieve my medication, his efficiency and knowledge in his work
                                              and his positive attitude have impressed me and my family very much.
                                                                                            – Mdm Maimon, Admiralty resident

         Mr Jahidul Islam
          Admiralty Division

               Thank you Mr Rahman for coming to clean my
               block and the area near my unit. He cleared and
               mopped the shared rubbish chute area after I called
    in to the Town Council hotline to report about the unbearable
    stench coming from there. Thank you once again!
                                   – Zainon Jumadi, Woodlands resident
                                                                                 Mr Rahman Md Arifur
                                                                                     Woodlands Division

                                                 I would like to thank Mr Ng for providing good service. Not only
    Mr Ng Hai Seng                               does Mr Ng do his job well, he also takes the effort to mingle with the
     Gambas Division                  residents in the neighbourhood. I can see that residents are always happy to see
                                      him, myself included. Thank you for going the extra mile, uncle.
                                                                                                 – Jack Bay, Gambas resident

        If you have any inspiring stories to share, do drop us a message at www.facebook.com/kampungsembawang.
                                You can find more of these heartfelt and inspiring stories here!
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  KEEPING
 OUR HOMES
CLEAN TOGETHER!
T
           his year’s “Keep Clean, Singapore” islandwide campaign was launched on 29 April at One-North. Minister for Environment
           and Water Resources, Mr Masagos Zulkifi, and Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport, also
           MP for Sembawang GRC, Mr Khaw Boon Wan, graced the event. The year 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the “Keep
           Singapore Clean” campaign, an initiative launched by the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew. This event is an annual nationwide
cleaning initiative that serves to remind everyone the importance of keeping our estates clean and recognise the efforts and hard
work of the cleaners who help us to do so.

In Sembawang GRC, MPs gathered with residents for a litter picking exercise at the common areas within the estate. The MPs also
took the opportunity to present awards to our cleaners as a form of appreciation for their continued efforts in keeping our estates
clean. With everyone’s effort, we can continue to keep Sembawang GRC a home clean and comfortable for all!
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                  BUILDING AN
                   INCLUSIVE AND
                 HOMELY CANBERRA
T
            he elderly are learning new things with a little help from
            young IT-savvy volunteers from Canberra Grassroots
            Organisation. The “Digital Volunteer” initiative was
            launched on 11 March, also this year’s Canberra Day, at
the mini park next to Block 320 Sembawang Close. Speaking at
the carnival, MP Dr Lim Wee Kiak, PBM, said: ”We have a group
of digital volunteers who will coach residents on using IT gadgets
one-to-one in any language they are comfortable in.” Dr Lim was
joined by MPs of Sembawang GRC, Minister Khaw Boon Wan,
Minister Ong Ye Kung and Mr Vikram Nair.

Innovative social projects by students from Sembawang
Secondary School were also showcased. Students came up
with the idea of using posters to encourage residents to return
trays after their meals at hawker centres and food courts.
Another group of students uses posters to encourage visits to
the scenic Sembawang Park. One student, Khairul, explained:
“Our idea is put to put up these posters at HDB blocks, and get
families to bond as they visit these places.”

It was a fun-filled day where residents were entertained by
performances and enjoyed themselves by playing games at
the game booths. Dr Lim Wee Kiak, PBM, also announced that
work on the new community hub, comprising a polyclinic,
hawker centre and sports facilities, will begin in the second
half of this year.
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       OPENING OF
 SUNLOVE SENIOR
ACTIVITY CENTRE
                                   @ GOLDEN SAFFRON

S
        unlove Senior Activity Centre
        @ Golden Saffron is now
        open to the public! An official
        ceremony was held on 17
March to celebrate the opening of
this multi-functional centre. Graced
by Minister Khaw Boon Wan, MP for
Sembawang GRC, the ceremony was
marked by performances put up by
both the young and old, creating an
atmosphere of excitement amongst
the elderly residents who were
present. Minister Khaw Boon Wan
also unveiled a plaque to signify the
                                           A variety of activities for our senior citizens
                                                     to engage in and enjoy!
opening of the centre.

Senior citizens now have a new
space to gather and meet up
with each other for chit-chat and
activities. A wide variety of facilities
and amenities that they can enjoy
together include a gym, reading
corner, mahjong corner, board games
corner, yoga classes and karaoke
sessions. There are also volunteers
who will carry out simple medical
check-ups for the elderly.
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ADMIRALTY CSC
DREAMS BIG
                                  T
                                             he Admiralty Community Sports Club (CSC) Dream Big team
                                             held its annual 5S Challenge to test the stamina, fighting spirit,
                                             teamwork and sportsmanship of its young football players. Held
                                             on 7 April at Woodlands Stadium, the event attracted young
                                  children and their parents who came to support them.

                                  MP for Sembawang GRC (Admiralty), Mr Vikram Nair, graced the
                                  event. There was also a guest appearance of the Young Lions Football
                                  Club and their legendary coach Mr Fandi Ahmad. “Youths need a role
                                  model. It is wonderful to see such strong support for football from the
                                  community, and for our best players to come back and inspire the young
                                  ones,” Mr Nair said.

                                  Mr Fandi Ahmad highlighted the benefits of sports: “When youths take
                                  up sports, it keeps them away from distractions and bad company. They
                                  learn about teamwork, discipline, motivation and sacrifice. With healthy
                                  bodies and minds, they can do better in studies and grow up with better
                                  body coordination.”

                                  One father, Mr Gavin, came to show support for his 10-year-old son
                                  David, who is venturing into contact sports for the first time. “It
                                  toughens him up. He plays in the outdoors, stays in the sun, gets pushed
                                  by other players – he has to deal with it. That’s life,” Gavin said.
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CHINGAY
                          AT YOUR
                           DOORSTEP
A
            balmy Saturday evening dazzled residents with
            myriads of lights and music as Sembawang GRC
            held its Chingay 2018 float display. Held along
            Woodlands Avenue 7, opposite Admiralty MRT
station, this year’s Chingay float display was both fun and
interactive as performers dressed in various ethnic costumes
and took wefies with elated residents.

The event kicked off with dragon and lion dance
performances. MP for Sembawang GRC Minister, Mr Khaw
Boon Wan, said: “This year, we bring the Chingay float
display to your doorstep.” He also gave his Lunar New Year
greetings, which included the cautionary reminder to eat
in moderation, consume less salt and sugar, and exercise
regularly. MPs Minister Ong Ye Kung, Mr Amrin Amin, Mr
Vikram Nair and Dr Lim Wee Kiak, PBM, were also present to
grace the event.

Resident Mr Venkatesam, 43, was overjoyed. “Hosting the
Chingay float display in the neighbourhood was a great
idea. My family doesn’t need to go all the way to Chinatown
to see these beautiful displays,” he commented.

Another resident, Mdm Cassie, 42, brought her family to
enjoy the colourful display. “My children can get up close
and truly appreciate the display,” she said.
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   5 HISTORICAL SITES IN
    SEMBAWANG GRC

      Enter Sembawang. Unbeknownst to most, the town is a treasure trove of secrets, from underground bunkers to
      colonial houses, just waiting to be unlocked. We explored the area and sussed out Singapore's historical sites for
      you to discover.

 1. OLD ADMIRALTY HOUSE - STRATEGIC PLANNING SITE DURING WWII
Now a part of Furen International School
compound, Old Admiralty House will transport you
to 1940s Singapore with its colonial houses and
palm trees filling the compound’s expanse.

Old Admiralty House currently houses the school’s
administration building. Built in 1939, the building
was used by the British Armed Forces for strategic
planning during World War II, and was the
residence of several high-ranking Royal Navy and
ANZUK officers after the war.

You can still see colonial influences, from its Arts
and Crafts-style design to the exposed brick roof
and French windows, in its architecture. Walk             This was where naval officers spotted
around the campus and you’ll see vestiges of the          enemy ships.
past like British-styled lamp posts and a chimney.

                                                        Address: 345 Old Nelson Road, Singapore 758692

 2. MASJID PETEMPATAN MELAYU SEMBAWANG
Nestled along Jalan Mempurong is the last
kampung-style mosque in Singapore. Built in 1963,
Masjid Petempatan Melayu Sembawang is named
after the Malay Settlement, an area populated by
the Malay community in the 1960s.

You can still feel the homely kampung vibe of the
area, with its gravel path leading to the mosque
and the huge garden at the back, complete with its
own makeshift swing.

Near the entrance stands a tall rubber tree -
the last remaining one from the former rubber
plantation that used to stand here. Residents
believe that a spirit resides in the tree as attempts
to remove the tree had failed, and those who had
attempted to cut it had fallen ill.

                                                        Address: 27B Jalan Mempurong, Singapore 759055
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                                                                             BUNKERS
                 Given our past as a British military stronghold – we were once known as the “Gibraltar of the East” – it is not surprising to see
                World War II relics popping up around the island. But Sembawang is special in that a surfeit of bunkers can still be seen around
                the area. Although there are probably hundreds buried in this town, here are some bunkers that can be accessed by the public.

 3. BOMB SHELTER @ OLD ADMIRALTY HOUSE
Proving that we’ve only scratched the surface
when it comes to uncovering Singapore’s secrets is
the bomb shelter near Old Admiralty House.

The 30m2 shelter was only unearthed in 1990 when
the ground under an excavator collapsed during
landscaping works. Inside, workers discovered a
squatting water closet, light fittings, and a dingy
hall, evidence pointing to the shelter being used by
naval officers working in Old Admiralty House.

But that’s only the tip of the iceberg. There has
been speculation that another bomb shelter
remains hidden on the premises, and that there’s
still an undiscovered tunnel that connects the
house to Sembawang Shipyard.

Note: Exercise caution as snakes have been seen here.

                                                        Address: 345 Old Nelson Road, Singapore 758692

 4. GIBRALTAR CRESCENT BUNKER                                                       5. BERMUDA ROAD BUNKERS

Walk up Gibraltar Crescent and you definitely won’t miss the structure             Lined up along Bermuda Road are swanky black-and-white houses but just
opposite 158 Gibraltar Crescent. Although it has been engulfed by a huge           across 250 Bermuda Road are two bunkers which could have been used as
Banyan tree, you can still spot its square, concrete structure underneath.         gun posts. They are perched on top of a hill, granting them a great vantage
                                                                                   point to spot enemies. You can also see small openings at the side of the
The entrance to this bunker is still visible, although it has been locked.         bunkers - perfect for positioning guns.

      Address: Opposite 158 Gibraltar Crescent, Singapore 759589                              Address: 250B Bermuda Road, Singapore 759821

     Parts of Singapore’s past in Sembawang GRC
     Despite the developments here, you can still find legacies that shaped Singapore in every
     corner of Sembawang. So the next time someone says Singapore has lost its heritage, just
     point them to this modern-day kampung.

     Read more at: www.kampungsembawang.wordpress.com
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                                 4 OLD SCHOOL
FOOD PLACES IN SEMBAWANG
       Imagine: it’s 20 years from now and you’re heading to the amazing cai fan (economy rice) place you loved as a kid, only to find out that -gasp- the place
       has ceased to exist. This scenario is a reality for foodies seeking many family restaurants all over Singapore, and the reason usually boils down to:

       1. No one wanting to take over the business
       2. Difficulty of sustaining it in the evolving economy

       This makes it important for us to continuously support the food places that are trying to keep the flames of their business alive. We have sussed out 4
       eateries in the modern-day kampung of Sembawang that have stood the test of time by letting the young ones take over.

 1. White Restaurant
    Jalan Tampang outlet: 22 Jalan Tampang, Singapore 758966               Sun Plaza outlet: #03-12 Sun Plaza, 30 Sembawang Drive Singapore 757713
    Opening Hours: Thu - Tue: 11:30AM - 10:30PM | Closed on Wed            Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 11AM - 2:30PM & 5PM - 9:30PM | Sat - Sun: 11AM - 9:30PM

When it comes to local restaurants serving white           The Original White Beehoon (from $6) still rules         The restaurant was started by Mr Tay King Huak
beehoon, White Restaurant is the one to beat.              the roost with the same aplomb as it did 20              who has since handed it down to his son, Victor.
Having served it since 1998, White Restaurant’s            years ago, with customers travelling all the way         Under Victor’s leadership, White Restaurant
version is truly the original.                             to Sembawang just for a taste of this dish. As the       expanded to many outlets all over Singapore such
                                                           noodles glide down your throat, you’ll notice that       as Punggol, Toa Payoh, and Jurong. There are even
                                                           the stock has a deep flavour.                            plans to franchise the brand overseas.

 2. Gin Thye Cake Maker
  423 Sembawang Road, Singapore 758392 | Opening Hours: Mon - Sat: 8AM - 8PM | Sun: 8AM - 3PM

In an era where cutesy cupcakes and bountiful              The current owner, Mr Lawrence Lim, renovated            And you can tell. From their Tau Sha Piah (mung
bingsus (shaved ice) fill Instagram’s #dessertporn         the extra shophouse unit they had to build a mini-       beans biscuit, $6), to their Peanut Candy ($2),
page, it can be hard for a traditional Teochew             cafe where diners could enjoy the desserts in-           every bite of their pastry will send a wave of
bakery to stick to their roots while catering to a         house while creating more space for him to display       sweet pleasure through your body. We especially
younger generation. Thankfully, Gin Thye Cake              his products. It is this dedication to customer          loved the Durian Mochi ($20) which was chock-
Maker has found that perfect balance.                      service that makes him source for only the best          full of fresh durian, giving it a rich taste.
                                                           ingredients to use in the pastries.
Started in 1964 by Lim Bak Chai and his 10 siblings,                                                                But you don’t have to make the trip to
the bakery specialises in traditional Chinese pastries     “Even if there’s no stock, we won’t switch to            Sembawang to sink your teeth into these delights.
and has since incorporated Western cakes into their        cheaper alternatives. If someone eats a bad batch,       To keep up with times, the company has also set
selection. But what makes Gin Thye modern isn’t so         your brand name will suffer,” Mr Lim said.               up their own Qoo10 page which enables you to
much their food but its ambience.                                                                                   purchase these snacks online.
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 3. Chye Lye Fish Head Curry
  1 Jalan Legundi, Singapore 759263 | Opening Hours: Tues - Sun: 11AM - 10PM | Closed on Mon

                                                                                                Chye Lye Fish Head Curry had its beginnings as a zi char (cook-
                                                                                                and-fry) restaurant when it was first started in 1967 by the Wong
                                                                                                family. Now, it is mostly known for its fish head curry ($25), a sour
                                                                                                and spicy assam fish stew, which has fans from as far as Japan.

                                                                                                A huge part of its popularity is due to its milder flavour which
                                                                                                makes it perfect for those who can’t handle spiciness. Portions are
                                                                                                also generous - three of us could not even finish one bowl!

                                                                                                As the restaurant is popular amongst Sembawang folks, it is
                                                                                                important to ensure its legacy. Chye Lye is currently being run by
                                                                                                2nd generation Wongs, with the 3rd generation already starting to
                                                                                                help out with the family business.

 4. SatayBros @ D'Rubinah
  592-593 Sembawang Road, Spring Estate, Singapore 758451 | Tue - Sun: 6PM - 12AM | Closed on Mon

When Mr Eddie Dzul found out that his uncle              up a pop-up stall at an SMU event and sold over        tender and juicy. And the super savoury peanut
wanted to sell off his satay business, he knew he        3,000 sticks! They even use food delivery service      sauce, the star of any satay dish, was divine!
had to step in to prevent losing something that has      Halalonclick so that customers will not have to
been in his family for 20 years. As such, he took        make the trip down to their stall at D’Rubinah         For now, Mr Eddie is content with operating from
over the stall and rebranded it to SatayBros.            restaurant.                                            just his stall. Although he has further plans for
                                                                                                                expansion, he’s putting them on hold as “it’s more
Since he took over, SatayBros has expanded to            The satay (80 cents a stick) is marinated in           important to ensure that there are enough capable
various platforms. For instance, they recently set       copious amounts of oil which makes it extremely        people first to ensure the quality doesn’t drop.”

                                   To read more, visit us at www.kampungsembawang.wordpress.com

Recipe Corner!
                                                         VEGETARIAN ROSTI
                                                         (Cynthia Kwan, Canberra resident)
                                                                         Instructions:
                                                                        1) Prepare a watery batter by gradually adding water into flour. Mix until it forms an
                                                                           opaque and watery mix.

                                                                        2) Add in pepper and soy sauce. Mix well.

                                                                        3) Combine potatoes, carrots, spring onion and vegetarian meat in a bowl. Mix well.

                                                                        4) Pour batter in and mix until all ingredients are well coated.

                                                                        5) Heat up some oil in the frying pan, maintaining a small fire so that the rosti can cook
                                                                           without getting charred.

                                                                        6) Pour the mixture into the pan. Flatten it and shape it into a circle.

                                                                        7) Once the rosti takes shape and the bottom looks light brown & dry, flip it at 1 minute
   Ingredients:                                                            intervals.
   • 1 cup grated potatoes       • Pepper (to taste)                    8) When both sides of the rosti are browned, it is ready to be consumed!
   • 1/2 cup grated carrots      • Soy sauce (3 tsp)
   • 1/3 cup spring onion        • 1 & 1/2 cup water
     (cut into short strips or                                          ***Note: Batter may be replaced by eggs to make rosti omelette.***
     chopped)                    • 1/2 cup plain flour

   • [Optional] Vegetarian       • Cooking oil (for frying)
     ham/luncheon meat
     (cut into thin short                                               If you have recipes that you would like to share with our residents,
     strips)                                                            write to us on    Kampung Sembawang
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          HERE IS WHAT
                                                                                  As part of the Budget 2018, eligible HDB households will receive 1½
                                                                                  to 3½ months of Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebates.
                                                                                  The rebate will cost the government $126 million and benefit about
                                                                                  900,000 eligible HDB households.

          YOU CAN LOOK
                                                                                  For the months of April, July and October 2018, and January 2019,
                                                                                  eligible households will receive 1½ to 3½ months of rebate, depending
                                                                                  on their flat type, as announced by the Ministry of Finance.

          FORWARD TO!
                                                                                  在2018财政年里,符合资格的组屋住户将获得介于1.5个月至3.5个月的服
                                                                                  务与杂费回扣。约90万个住户将获1亿2600万元回扣。
                                                                                  根据新加坡财政部,符合资格的组屋住户将在2018年4月、7月、10月与
                                                                                  2019年1月,依组屋类型获得1.5个月至3.5个月的回扣。

                                                                                  Seperti yang termaktub di dalam Belanjawan 2018, isi rumah

          令人期待的好消息!
                                                                                  HDB yang layak akan menerima rebat bayaran perkhidmatan dan
                                                                                  penyanggaraan (S&CC) sebanyak 1½ hingga 3½ bulan. Rebat ini
                                                                                  bakal menelan belanja $126 juta dana kerajaan dan memberi manfaat
                                                                                  kepada 900,000 isi rumah HDB.

          BAGAIMANA REBAT
                                                                                  Mengikut pengumuman Kementerian Kewangan, bagi bulan April,
                                                                                  Julai dan Oktober 2018, dan Januari 2019, isi rumah yang layak akan
                                                                                  menerima rebat khas bergantung kepada jenis flat mereka.

          S&CC MEMBANTU ANDA!                                                     2018-k; Mz;Lf;fhd tuTnryTj; jpl;lj;jpd; xU gFjpahf> jFjpngWk;
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                                                                                  js;Sgb ngWthHfs;. fl;lzj; js;Sgb toq;f murhq;fk; $126 kpy;ypad;
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                                                                                  epjp mikr;R mwptpj;jgb> 2018 Vg;uy;> [_iy> mf;NlhgH khjq;fspYk;> 2019
                                                                                  [dtup khjj;jpYk;> jFjpngWk; Fbj;jdq;fs;> jq;fsJ tPlL  ; tifiag;
                                                                                  nghWj;J> 1½ Kjy; 3½ khjj; js;Sgbiag; ngWthHfs;.

                                 S&CC rebates for Financial Year 2018
             2018财政年组屋服务与杂费回扣 | Rebat S&CC pada tahun kewangan 2018
                  epjp Mz;L 2018-f;fhd Nritg; guhkupg;Gf; fl;lzj; js;Sgb

                                                      S&CC Rebate (number of months) |       杂费回扣(月份数)
                                   Rebat S&CC (dikira secara bulanan) | Nritg; guhkupg;Gf;   fl;lzj; js;Sgb (khjq;fspd; vz;zpf;if)
         HDB flat type
            组屋类型
                                        April 2018         July 2018         October 2018             January 2019            Total for FY2018*
            Jenis flat                                                                                                         2018年总月份
        tPtf tPlL
                ; tif                  2018年4月            2018年7月             2018年10月                  2019年1月                Jumlah buat tahun
                                        April 2018        Julai 2018         Oktober 2018             Januari 2019              kewangan 2018
                                       Vg;uy; 2018        [_iy 2018          mf;NlhgH 2018             [dtup 2018            epjpahz;L 2018-f;fhd
                                                                                                                                    nkhj;jk

      One- and two-room
       一房式和二房式
                                            1                  1                  1                         0.5                       3.5
   Flat satu dan dua bilik
   xd;W kw;Wk; ,uz;L miw

    Three- and four-room
        三房式和四房式
  Flat tiga dan empat bilik                 1                 0.5                0.5                        0.5                       2.5
   %d;W kw;Wk; ehd;F miw

          Five-room
            五房式
         Flat lima bilik                   0.5                0.5                0.5                        0.5                         2
           Ie;J miw

  Executive/multi-generation
            公寓式
                                           0.5                0.5                0.5                         -                        1.5
         Flat eksekutif/
       berbilang generasi
            ; t; / gyjiyKiw
  vf;rpfpa+lb

*Financial year                                                                 Source: MINISTRY OF FINANCE | 资料来源:新加坡财政部
                                                                         Informasi daripada Kementerian Kewangan | Mjhuk;: epjp mikr;R
J U N E   2 01 8   15

A CLEAN AND HYGIENIC
   ESTATE FOR ALL

          STOP            HIGH-RISE
                          LITTERING

          Any person who is caught
          littering can be fined up to
          $2,000 for the first offence,
          and up to $10,000 for
          subsequent offences. If you have
          information on any persistent
          litter-bugs, please report using
          the National Environment
          Agency's (NEA) myENV app or
          call Sembawang Town Council
          at 6368 3100. Photos and video
          evidence are most welcomed.
          Your information will be treated
          with confidentiality.

          Your co-operation
          makes a difference!
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