The People’s Action Party has announced the following candidate representing the PAP to stand for election at Jurong Central Single Member Constituency (SMC):  Xie Yao Quan was introduced today at the Jurong-Clementi Town Council where he shared his motivations to step forward and sought the mandate to represent Jurong Central residents Xie Yao Quan has represented Jurong Central ward since 2020 He has also served as Chairman of Jurong-Clementi Town Council in the last five years listen deeply to his residents and put his heart into all that he does to serve residents He has focused on infrastructure upgrades that make a real difference in residents’ daily lives He has also rolled out social support programmes that focus on helping residents to cope with cost of living Yao Quan is passionate about contributing to various causes and communities He is serving on the Committee to Promote Chinese Language Learning (CPCLL) PA Youth Movement and the Union of Security Employees He is also currently the CEO of Quantedge Foundation which focuses on improving social mobility in Singapore COPYRIGHT © PEOPLE'S ACTION PARTY.ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PUBLISHED BY AND UNDER THE DIRECTION OFAND PAID FOR BY THE PEOPLE’S ACTION PARTY Lawyer Cassandra Lee and charity director David Hoe will help to manage the Jurong Clementi and Bukit Batok area moving forward said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu on Saturday (Apr 5) PAP new faces Ms Cassandra Lee (left) and Mr David Hoe seen at the Jurong-Clementi Town Council (JRTC) 5-Year Master Plan (2026–2030) Showcase & Carnival at Jurong East on Apr 5 SINGAPORE: Two new faces from the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) were introduced in Jurong by Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu on Saturday (Apr 5) Charity director David Hoe and lawyer Cassandra Lee will help to manage the Jurong at the launch of the Jurong-Clementi Town Council five-year master plan for 2026 to 2030 Ms Cassandra Lee is a lawyer specialising in technology artificial intelligence and cybersecurity at management consultancy EY She started volunteering in Yuhua 16 years ago and has led a barrier-free accessibility project for the division working closely with the residents and the town council Mr David Hoe, director of philanthropy at registered charity The Majurity Trust was previously seen on the ground in Jalan Besar GRC and Tampines GRC He is passionate about giving youths opportunities to develop themselves and to realise their strengths and has started and sustained several programmes for youths “They will bring new energy and experience in community bonding and building to the current team,” said Ms Fu of the newcomers Also at Saturday’s event were Bukit Batok MP Murali Pillai “This team that you see today will run Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC and Jurong Central SMC if we are given the mandate by you," said Ms Fu Ms Fu said that the final decision on the slate of candidates for the area will be made by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong While seven of them - the five current MPs and two new faces - were at Saturday's event there are six seats across the GRC and SMC Ms Fu told the over 200 community partners, grassroots leaders and residents in attendance that the new electoral boundaries of the area would not affect the team’s work She noted that the areas under the town council’s purview would shift under the latest electoral map released last month with Jurong GRC reconfigured into Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC and a new Jurong Central single-seat ward “We are excited about the prospect and look forward to serving residents from Hong Kah we are confident that we can run the new town well,” she said The Electoral Boundaries Review Committee merged Bukit Batok and Yuhua SMCs along with part of the massive Hong Kah North SMC with the current Jurong GRC to form the new bloc It also carved out the new Jurong Central SMC in order to maintain the voter to MP ratio of the GRC Ms Fu unveiled the five-year master plan for the area saying it "promises more than just better estate maintenance” introduce the ‘Sports-in-Precinct’ initiative in Yuhua build more than 40 sheltered linkways for enhanced commuting upgrade 41 fitness corners and 30 playgrounds residents can expect a total of more than 200 upgrading projects coming their way.” “Future planning is indeed never a little chore and I strongly value all those that have engaged in this process deeply appreciating your feedback,” said Ms Fu our focus has been on improvements and directly improving your lives in terms of a cleaner environment improved amenities and more green spaces.” Ms Fu also took stock of the work done by the town council over the last five years The town council has expedited the implementation of repairs and redecoration (R&R) work following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic “We have completed R&R works for over 361 blocks with 296 blocks currently underway and 243 blocks in the pipeline,” she said Estates have also been made more senior-friendly with more barrier-free access and dementia-friendly amenities The Housing Board block pillars around Yuhua Village Market are painted with brightly coloured murals with easily recognisable images so those with dementia can more easily find their way home more than 250 upgrading projects have been completed with efforts made to provide comfort and convenience for pedestrians “We have almost 2,300 lifts across our town Through the Lift Enhancement Programme and Lift Replacement Programme we have upgraded and modernised almost 1,600 of these lifts and the work continues,” said town council chairman Mr Xie this will continue to be our approach: work closely with residents and partners get the fundamentals right and go for high standards of excellence in every aspect of township management.” Jurong-Clementi Town Council also signed an agreement with Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Jurong Community Hospital on promoting the safe use of fitness equipment in public spaces Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast Upgraded but still having issues? Contact us became violent and assaulted two of the officers after he was found to have an outstanding warrant of arrest Photos of the man being detained were posted on Singapore Taxi Driver's Facebook page by Ada Wang showing the man lying on a grass patch and police officers standing in a circle around him the police said they also seized substances suspected to be controlled drugs drug-related paraphernalia and a knuckle-duster from the man's vehicle Here is the police's statement in full: Traffic Police officers were patrolling along Jurong Town Hall Road when they stopped a car driven by a 27-year-old man for failing to wear a seat belt the man was uncooperative and was established to have an outstanding warrant of arrest "He was violent and assaulted two officers during the arrest "Substances suspected to be controlled drugs drug-related paraphernalia and a knuckle-duster were also seized from the man's vehicle "Investigations by the Singapore Police Force and the Central Narcotics Bureau are ongoing "Any person convicted of voluntarily causing hurt against public servant in the discharge of his duty can face imprisonment of up to seven years or with any combination of such punishments." This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page lifestyleNational monuments of Singapore: Jurong Town HallPHOTO: Wonderwall.sgPUBLISHED ONDecember 07, 2024 12:00 PMByNg KaiWhat is a National Monument How many national monuments are there in Singapore structures and sites of national significance as an integral part of Singapore's built heritage we put delve deeper into a building symbolising Jurong's rapid development during Singapore's post-independence industrialisation Jurong Town Hall was the 69th building to be gazetted as a National Monument The MRT station nearest to it is Jurong East When Singapore gained self-governance in 1959 the newly-formed government faced several pressing challenges The situation was further complicated by the looming withdrawal of British military forces from the island saw industrialisation as the solution to these issues he identified the expansion of industries as the key to economic growth the government sought guidance from a United Nations Technical Assistance team led by Dr Albert Winsemius who later served as Singapore's economic advisor until 1984 outlined a four-year plan focused on economic development and industrial expansion This included a strong government role in facilitating industrial growth while encouraging private sector participation Singapore launched its ambitious industrialisation programme in 1961 The strategy involved expanding the manufacturing sector This push was intended to stimulate other areas of the economy and set the stage for Singapore's long-term economic success the Economic Development Board (EDB) was established to lead Singapore's industrialisation efforts One of its landmark projects was transforming Jurong into the country's first and largest industrial estate Jurong was chosen for its proximity to shipping routes and its vast expanses of undeveloped land the area underwent a dramatic transformation: swamps were drained and infrastructure built to accommodate industries ranging from steel production and timber manufacturing to shipbuilding Jurong's industrial estate had grown significantly prompting the government to establish a specialised agency to manage and develop industrial estates This allowed the EDB to focus on broader investment and economic strategies Jurong Town Corporation (JTC) was formed in June 1968 Dr Goh Keng Swee announced JTC's development plans for Jurong including the construction of a modern Town Hall to serve as its headquarters A national design competition in 1969 attracted over 30 submissions with local firm Architects Team 3 securing the winning entry One of the members of the winning team was Penang-born architect Lim Chong Keat who had also played a role in designing the former Singapore Conference Hall and Trade Union House (now known as the Singapore Conference Hall [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp4-BR0i7r4[/embed] Construction of Jurong Town Hall (JTH) began in May 1971 and was completed in March 1974 JTC officially moved into its new headquarters in 1974 then-Minister of Finance Hon Sui Sen formally inaugurated the building The opening coincided with JTC's seventh anniversary including exhibitions showcasing locally manufactured products and guided tours of the new Town Hall It provided essential infrastructure and services to Jurong and utilities such as electricity and telecommunications It also introduced public transport services to and within Jurong Town making the area self-sufficient and liveable JTH played a vital role in fostering international relations and delegations interested in Singapore's industrialisation model These visits often led to economic co-operation and expanded trade opportunities JTH made history by hosting the first-ever international tea auction outside of London capitalising on Singapore's strategic location near major tea-producing countries and shipping routes Though JTC relocated to larger headquarters in 2000 JTH remains an important part of Singapore's economic ecosystem JTC announced plans to establish the new Trade Association Hub at the site the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry had become the Hub's main tenant further cementing JTH's legacy as a centre of economic activity and collaboration JTH was designed to symbolise the success of Singapore's industrialisation efforts and inspired by the Brutalist architectural style Derived from the French term of Beton Brut Brutalism is an architectural style popularised in the 1960s characterised in many parts of the world by the use of exposed and unfinished concrete the building features a striking H-shaped design comprising two elongated parallel blocks linked by bridges complete with a 50m-tall clock tower resembling a mast The tapering upper floors provide shade from the sun while its reinforced concrete structure highlights its industrial character Functionality was a key consideration in the design an air-conditioned theatrette (a large room with theatre-style seating) These features made it suitable for public use and conferences to support Singapore's industrial growth This article was first published in Wonderwall.sg Park goers will be able to enjoy a new park connector from September The 2-kilometre long Jurong Town Hall Park Connector will link Jurong Lake Gardens with the rest of the country's nature trail network It's part of the wider Clementi Nature Corridor which National Development Minister Desmond Lee says will strengthen ecology and allow Singaporeans to enjoy greenery SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Thursday (Nov 14) that Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates would be reduced in five locations for the upcoming December 2024 school holiday period These are AYE before Alexandra towards City The rates for other gantries will remain unchanged ERP rates at the five locations will be reduced by S$1 during specific times from Nov 18 (Monday) to Dec 31 (Tuesday) LTA added that the rates will revert to pre-school holiday charges from January 2 Read related: “Paying so much tax for this kind of tech?” — Alleged error message on ERP 2.0 sparks fresh criticism over the use of taxpayer funds Here are the ERP rates at the indicated locations: On the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) before Alexandra towards City the current rate of S$1 will go down to S$0 On the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) at Adam and Mount Pleasant from 7:30 am to 8:00 am and from 9 am to 9:30 am Read also: LTA: ERP rates to increase by S$1 at 3 locations during 3 specified periods connecting residents in Tengah town to Jurong East town centre Overview of the new Jurong Town Hall bus interchange SINGAPORE: The new Jurong Town Hall bus interchange will open later this month with more inclusive public transport facilities and a new bus service the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Friday (Nov 3) complementing Jurong East MRT station and Jurong East bus interchange "The bus interchange has been designed to be more accessible for families with young children as well as those with mobility challenges," said LTA citing the barrier-free access at entrances and dedicated priority queue zones with seating at all boarding berths Other facilities include wheelchair-accessible toilets and changing room a baby care room for parents and a commuter care room for those who require a "quiet and calming space" LTA said that these facilities are equipped with auto-sliding doors operated by touchless sensors The baby care and wheelchair-accessible changing room doors also have audio cue alerts upon opening and closing The Jurong Town Hall bus interchange will also have amenities for staff The new interchange will be connected to Jurong East MRT station and Jurong East bus interchange via additional covered linkways and a pedestrian overhead bridge that will be fitted with lifts "This ensures convenient access between all three transport nodes with a fully-sheltered route available for commuters," said LTA adding that the existing Venture Drive will also be extended to connect Jurong East Street 11 with Jurong Gateway Road The extension is expected to be ready for public use in early November A new bus service, 870, will also start, connecting residents in Tengah town to key amenities in Jurong East town centre and operating out of the new interchange "Service 870 will ply along corridors such as Jurong East Central Bukit Batok West Avenues 3 and 6," said LTA which currently has first boarding and last alighting points at bus stops along Jurong Gateway Road will be extended along Jurong Gateway Road and Venture Drive to also operate out of the new interchange bus service 160 will be amended to ply along Jurong Gateway Road and Venture Drive before terminating at the new interchange It will no longer stop at Jurong East bus interchange along with the introduction of service 870 Information on the changes in bus routes will be available at all relevant bus stops "We seek commuters’ understanding that our bus operators may require some time to familiarise themselves with the operations of the new bus interchange," said LTA will monitor the situation closely and make any necessary adjustments to ensure smooth bus journeys for commuters." 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