This morning, the Ulu Pandan branch visited Mr Choo Siu Heng in hospital to celebrate National Day with him. He is now 81 years old and and has been a volunteer and activist since the mid 1950s. He was banished by the colonial authorities to China in 1956, and was allowed to return to Singapore only after the 1959 General Election. Since then, he has been a regular presence at Meet-the-People Sessions and community events for more than 5 decades.

Thank you for giving our team the privilege to serve you for the next 5 years in Holland-Bukit Timah.

We have heard your voice. We will continue to listen, to reflect, and to act on the many lessons you have taught us. We thank you for your time and patience. There is still much to be done.

We will serve with all our heart. For those who did not support us – let us work harder to rebuild our relationship with you.

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We decided to hold our annual Workplan Seminar in Penang this year. It will be a good opportunity to review and refocus our plans, projects and activities.

Many of us haven’t been back to Penang for many years. Still a rustic, charming and green island. Hawker food is great!