Frontline Jul-Aug 2015

FRONTLINE T H E

MPAS 2015 WINNER: COVER OF THE YEAR

MAGAZINE

JULY – AUGUST 2015

LOST AND FOUND

THESE UN-UNUNFORGETTABLE EATS ARE BACK!

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STEP INTO THE PAST

FIVE HERITAGE SPOTS IN THE LITTLE RED DOT

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HOMEGROWN HEROES AL ONCIAL I T NA SPE DAY

WE CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF KEEPING SINGAPORE SAFE

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NEW! HOMETEAMNS-PASSION-POSB DEBIT CARD!

contents J U LY – A U G U S T 2 0 1 5

CLUB BUZZ 06 All that’s hip and happening in HomeTeamNS

NEW RELEASES 13 Bringing you the latest in

the world of entertainment

TRENDING NOW 16 Step into the past at these five heritage spots

HOT STUFF 18 Uniquely local souvenirs to eat, drink, wear and be proud of

FOOD SPY 19 These un-un-un-unforgettable eats are back!

IN THE FORCE 23 What’s happening in MHA, SCDF and SPF

PROFILE 28 Trombone player Yeo Wee Aik and educator Lam Kwok Yew

ON THE EDGE 40 Wise words from founding COVER PHOTO TAN MENG CHOON ART DIRECTION SAVID GAN TALENTS CPT (NS) MAK HAO RONG IRVIN, SGT (NS) MUHAMAD SYAHIR NAJWAN BIN ABDUL SAMAD

father Lee Kuan Yew

WELCOME!

Happy Hari Raya and National Day! This issue, we go all out to celebrate Singapore’s 50th birthday, and the contributions of all our homegrown heroes who work tirelessly in the background to keep Singapore safe and secure. So look out for the upsized edition of Amazing Treatz on the centrefold, and turn the page for the new HomeTeamNS-PAssionPOSB Debit Card that lets you do more with just one card. Enjoy!

The FRONTLINE Team

Our Motul winners!

Congratulations to our FRONTLINE readers Sheriff Bin Muhd Khalid and Goh Kim Leng, who won a Motul goodie bag each packed with cool memorabilia comprising a coin can, calendar, lanyard, pen, stickers and more! To stay on track with the best racing action around the world, follow www.facebook.com/motulsingapore

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Bigger Deals. Better Savings.

You gotta love these benefits!

• Exclusive use of 4 premium HomeTeamNS clubhouse facilities with concessionary parking for members • Discounted passes to Universal Studios Singapore®, Adventure Cove Waterpark™, S.E.A. Aquarium™ and many more local attractions • Heavily subsidised movie and grocery vouchers • Great discounts and privileges at over 3,000 merchant outlets islandwide • Handpicked offers under Amazing Treatz and Birthday Treats • Exclusive privileges at all Community Clubs and other PA outlets islandwide • Complimentary 5-year National Library Partner Membership • Earn TapForMore points at Cold Storage, Giant and Guardian stores • Earn 1.5X STAR$® when you shop at participating CapitaMalls • Enjoy the convenience of cashless and contactless payment • Up to 1% cash rebate on grocery and online shopping, and 0.3% on all other transactions • Register at ComfortDelGro CabRewards website and enjoy a free cab ride and MANY MORE!

Celebrate SG50 with HomeTeamNS Stand a chance to win a pair of Universal Studios Singapore® tickets when you apply for the HomeTeamNS-PAssion-POSB debit card before 30 September 2015.

Up to 50 pairs of tickets to be won.

Winners will be notified by post by mid-October.

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For more perks and privileges, visit www.HomeTeamNS.sg

Exclusive promotions on the 10th day of every month Download the DBS Lifestyle App and be the first 100 cardmembers to redeem free passes to the following attractions!

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Jurong Bird Park

Madame Tussauds

Night Safari

River Safari

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club privileges J U LY – A U G U S T 2 0 1 5

EDITORIAL ADVISORS PRESIDENT

Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Home Affairs and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs

VICE-PRESIDENT

Mr Hoong Wee Teck, SPF Commissioner

VICE-PRESIDENT

Mr Eric Yap, SCDF Commissioner

GENERAL SECRETARY

DAC Manimaran Pushpanatan

TREASURER

Mr Ivan Chua

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Ms Agnes Eu

DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SERVICES

Ms Amanda Tan

BRANDING AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

Mr Jonathan Wan (Chairman), Mr Hisham Hasim, Mr Adrian Chye, Mr Shahrul Bahri, Mr Jason Lim, Dr Jenson Goh, Mr David Yew, Mr Umar bin Abdul Abdul Ngalim

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EDITORIAL COMMITTEE

HomeTeamNS: Eric Yeong, Risdawatie Idris, Muhammad Fairuz Bin Mohd Amir, Alvin Chew SCDF: Diana Yuen SPF: Shanaz Thoufeekh

CONTACT

Tel: 6708-6600 Fax: 6708-6669 Email: enquiries@HomeTeamNS.sg

HOMETEAMNS BALESTIER CLUBHOUSE

31 Ah Hood Road, Singapore 329979 www.HomeTeamNS.sg

PUBLISHING AGENT

PUBLICITAS PUBLISHING

Email: pp.asia@publicitas.com

MANAGING DIRECTOR

20 AMAZING TREATZ 20 Don’t miss out on our special lineup of jaw-dropping SG50 deals this July and August!

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WHAT’S ON 30 Workshops and events at your clubhouses

COURSES 38 Fun classes for all in the family

RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

Sheila Ng

EXECUTIVE CONTENT DIRECTOR

Rod Mackenzie Jeffrey Kong

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR

Savid Gan

ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES

Poh Seng Teck Tel: 6735-8681 ext. 328 Email: seng-teck.poh@publicitas.com MCI (P) 032/01/2014. FRONTLINE is the official publication of HomeTeamNS. Published for HomeTeamNS by Publicitas Publishing Pte Ltd. (UEN: 200715901E) All rights to this publication are reserved and no part may not be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the publishers. Printed by KHL Printing Co. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this newsletter is accurate and up to date, the editorial committee will not be responsible for errors made as a result of information received. Opinions expressed are that of the writers and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the publishers.

exciting privileges

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GENERAL MANAGER

Betty Liswanty

PROJECT EDITOR

BIRTHDAY TREATS 26 Celebrate your special day with PERKS & PRIVILEGES 27 Exclusive promos, discounts and

Joui Ong

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Presenting your new membership card!

To renew, visit www.HomeTeamNS.sg Connect and get regular updates on our latest promos, events and freebies! www.facebook.com/HomeTeamNS Stay tuned with cool tips and news on our latest promos, events and freebies! www.instagram.com/HomeTeamNS

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HEROES’ HOME RUN

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aptain America, Iron Man and Spiderman were among the 5,000-strong crowd of runners who answered HomeTeamNS’ call for heroes on 17 May. Still Singapore’s only run to feature road, trail and sand terrains, this year’s HomeTeamNS REAL™ Run proved once again to be a big draw for amateur and professional runners of all ages.

This edition featured 10km and 5km competitive and recreational run categories, both stretching from the Sentosa Gateway bridge to Siloso Beach.

Guest-of-Honour Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for the Ministries of Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs, and President of HomeTeamNS, flagged off the run. He also took part in the 5km run with his family.

An inaugural “HomeTeamNS Celebrates Life” 5km torch relay paid

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homage to the over 180, 000 NSmen from SCDF and SPF who keep Singapore safe and secure.

The 20 athletes involved, including members from the SCDF and SPF, ran the race and finished it as a team. Among them, Amos Chia (SPF) and Haikal Low (SCDF), both 20, found the sand segment the most challenging.

One of the runners was Mohammad Shariff Abdullah, who runs and cycles some 200 kilometres every week despite being born without a left foot.

The Singapore Blade Runner hopes that his performance will inspire fellow runners to go the distance: “If I can do it, they can do it much better.” Now how’s that for inspiration?

For the full list of results, visit www.realrun.sg

WORDS JONATHAN MEUR

HomeTeamNS marks 20 years of its signature REAL™ Run with a “Hero’s Edition: Unleash the Hero in You”

Advertorial

Racing with the Best

Be it two wheels or four, Motul continues to test its lubricants in the world’s most demanding races

every motorsport race, the spotlight Itheninevitably shines on the hardware and talents behind the wheel. Yet just as important are the lubricants that keep the engines performing at their peak.

Just like the Home Team members who work in the background to keep us safe, Motul lubricants are the unsung heroes of the track, the product of relentless R&D and pushing limits on the toughest tracks for more than 160 years.

MOTUL SUPPORTS SUZUKI’S RETURN TO MOTOGP 2015 This year sees Motul’s biggest involvement ever in MotoGP, the pinnacle of two-wheel racing that is both a perfect test bench and technical showcase for the brand.

Motul is the technical supporter to four teams – Suzuki Factory team, Yamaha Tech3, Yamaha Forward Racing and Aprilia Racing Team Gresini.

Making a comeback this year is Team Suzuki, who temporarily withdrew from MotoGP in 2012. Suzuki has developed its new GSX-RR, a fuel-efficient, aerodynamic and amazingly maneuverable fourcylinder machine that performs best on specially formulated Motul lubricants.

The first rounds of the 2015 MotoGP season have seen the Suzuki team achieving strong performances, qualifying for instance in the front row of the grid in Argentina!

2015 is a busy year for Motul in the twowheel arena, as it will also be supporting scores of other teams in world-class competitions such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans motorcycles, the WSBK, the FIM EWC, the Rally Dakar, the WMX and the Isle Of Man Tourist Trophy.

NISSAN NISMO PARTNERS MOTUL AT 24 HOURS OF LE MANS Motul is the appointed lubricant of choice for Nissan in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

24 Hours. For more than 60 years the iconic MOTUL logo has not only been seen on track-side ads and banners, but also on more than 200 cars that have enjoyed great success at La Sarthe.

To stay on track with the latest racing events from around the world, follow www.facebook.com/motulsingapore.

To find out more, drop Motul a line at enquiries@motul.com.sg

This year also marked the return of the Japanese marque to the premier class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its LM P1 Hybrid. This is a front-engine, twin-turbo 3-litre machine with carboncomposite body panels that is designed to excel with Motul experimental lubricants for the gearbox and engine.

Motul has a longstanding relationship with Nissan that dates back to 2003, and has supported its motorsport arm NISMO for more than 100 races.

Said NISMO President Shoichi Miyatani: “MOTUL is a brand that we trust after working together for over a decade in Super GT… the LM P1 is going to be our toughest challenge yet so we need partners we can rely on. MOTUL was the obvious choice for us.”

Motul has, of course, an even more historic association with the Le Mans

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club buzz

Honouring our NSmen volunteers at the HomeTeamNS 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner

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t was a night of jubilation as HomeTeamNS held its 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner on 24 April at the Bukit Batok Clubhouse.

On that evening, the association recognised 46 NSmen volunteers who have played an important role in the HomeTeamNS transformation, and presented letters of appointment to 76 volunteers who served in various committees in HomeTeamNS. Gracing the event were Mr S Iswaran, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Home Affairs and Second 8

Minister for Trade and Industry, Chairman, Board of Governors; and Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Home Affairs and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs, President, HomeTeamNS. Said Mr Mohd Yusoff, who received the Long Service Award (15 Years): “I think it’s a passion to grow the club, and as an NSman it’s a way of giving back to the nation… senior members like us would like to share our positive experience with the young NSmen, for them to join us and make the association better.”

It takes a “can-do” attitude to make the transformation happen. “Sometimes people are not so positive, or we don’t have enough budget. So we’ve got to be positive to get things done, or work around things,” said Mr Frederick Tan, who received the Meritorious Award (Gold).

“I’ve served in both the SPF and SCDF. They’ve seen me rise through the ranks – from a ‘nobody’ to a full colonel and I was the first NS colonel in SCDF. Probably the (‘can-do’) attitude helps.”

For CPT (NS) Hisham Hasim, who received the Meritorious Award (Bronze), the transformation was a step in the right direction as it has made the clubhouses more relevant for the entire family.

“Ten years ago, the clubhouses were just venues with swimming pools, bowling alleys and that’s it… but now we also cater to families, with more eateries and floaters in the pool, so we can bring our kids along and try new things and have fun in the clubhouses.”

Our HomeTeamNS transformation would not have been possible without the support of our dedicated NSmen. Thank you all for your support!

PHOTOS CHIA PERQ JON

A GLORIOUS DECADE

HOMETEAMNS: THE JOURNEY SO FAR

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Formed in 2005 with the merger of the Singapore Police Association for National Servicemen (SPANS) and the Civil Defence Association for National Servicemen Continues to engage members and the public through the popular REAL Run and Strongman Challenge

ROLL OF HONOUR Meritorious Award (Gold) • DAC Manimaran Pushpanatan, General Secretary, Management Committee • COL Lee Yam Ming, Assistant General Secretary, Management Committee • Mr Frederick Tan, Member, Management Committee and Chairman of HomeTeamNS Sembawang Executive Committee • LTC (NS) S A Malik Aljunied, Vice Chairman, HomeTeamNS-JOM Balestier Executive Committee, and Chairman of REAL Run Organising Committee • SUPT (NS) Edwin Ang, Vice Chairman, HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok Executive Committee and Auto Adventure Club Meritorious Award (Silver) • DAC (NS) Jonathan Wan, Member, Management Committee and Chairman, HomeTeamNS Branding & Publicity Committee • Mr Mohd Yusoff, Member,

Management Committee and Chairman, HomeTeamNS Audit Committee Meritorious Award (Bronze)

• Mr Lee Chee Peng • Mr Raja Kamarul • Mr Low Lai Choon • Mr Richard Soh • Mr Alan Koh

• SUPT (NS) Nicholas Phua,

Secretary, HomeTeamNSJOM Balestier Executive Committee • CPT (NS) Hisham Hasim, Vice Chairman, Branding & Publicity Committee and Chairman, Editorial Committee for HomeTeamNS 10th Anniversary Book • Mr Chua Song Heng, Member, Management Committee and Chairman of NS Steering Committee and Practical Shooting Club Long Service Award (20 Years) • SAC Jackson Lim • COL Lee Bee Hong Long Service Award (15 Years) • Mr David Chua • Mr Frederick Tan • Mr Marcus Lee • Mr Mohd Yusoff • Mr Cheah Kok Keong • Mr Chan Kwok Mun • Mr Jayaram Suppiah

Long Service Award (10 Years) • COL Lee Yam Ming • COL (NS) Jorge Lau • DAC (NS) Lionel Chai • LTC (NS) S A Malik Aljunied • DSP (NS) Patrick Han • Mr Vincent Chan • Mr Sandy Koh Sze Huat • Mr Chang Choon Wu Albert • Mr Choo Huang Siah • Mr Lum Yew Ming • Mr Leng Seng Choon • Mr Baharudin Bin Nordin • Mr John Tay Swee Soon • Mr Koh Juay Kherng Long Service Award (5 Years) • SUPT (NS) Nicholas Phua • SUPT (NS) Edwin Ang • SUPT (NS) Lok Weng Hoe • Mr Sazali Bin Rabu • Mr Ng Soon Tuan • Mr Paul Phung Kong Choy

2012

Drawing on ideas and suggestions solicited from 3,000 NSmen in 2012, the HomeTeamNS Management Committee worked to redevelop the clubhouses into lifestyle hubs, and provide more privileges and offerings to deliver more value

2014

First phase of transformation at Bukit Batok, Balestier and Chinatown clubhouses completed in 2014, and the patronage at Bukit Batok has more than doubled

2015/16

Coming up: Reopening of the revamped Sembawang clubhouse in mid 2015, and the launch of the new Tampines clubhouse in 2016 Revamped clubhouses clinched the Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) SG50 Special Edition Award Eleven HomeTeamNS staff were awarded SPRING Singapore’s Silver Service Excellence Award

FRONTLINE magazine bagged two honours in this year’s Media Publishers Association of Singapore (MPAS) Awards FRONTLINE 9

Advertorial dinner… To have a good breakfast, I always tried to earn a little more by taking on part-time jobs at night. It was normal for me to just have two to three hours of sleep in those days.”

Stepping Into a World of Difference

For Cpl (APF) Mansur, an AETOS career has made life better for him and his family

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ith swift experienced movements, the smartly dressed auxiliary police officer assembled and equipped his revolver, T-Baton and handcuffs. He then proceeded to the briefing room where a team of fully armed officers was waiting to be deployed for operational duties.

His confident voice rang out “Good morning guys. Let’s start the briefing.”

This scene would have been an unthinkable dream for Cpl (APF) Mansur seven years ago.

Today, he manages over 100 officers as assistant team leader at the Jurong Island Checkpoint and also safeguards the premises by conducting patrol duty and checking of vehicles entering and leaving the checkpoint.

Aimless job-hopping “After graduating from ITE (Yishun) with a Nitec in Automotive Technology (Heavy Vehicles) and army thereafter, I job-hopped for two years as a mechanic, storekeeper and even did pest control at a prison facility,” shared Mansur.

“Stepping into the world of work is very different from schooling days. I had seniors who were not willing to share their

knowledge with the juniors like me and I had to find my own way around.”

Supporting his family When he was 10 years old, Mansur’s parents divorced and he had to share the burden of supporting the family with his three siblings – two elder sisters and one younger brother.

“I started working part-time when I was 14 years old… at McDonald’s, Shell station...” said Mansur. “Even after

Taking the right career step During his stint as a pest control contractor, Mansur secretly observed some AETOS Auxiliary Police Officers (APOs) who were deployed at the same prison facility. Impressed by their professionalism, Mansur wanted to become a police officer like them.

“I am glad that I made the right step to join AETOS in 2008. We APOs play a key role in safeguarding our national borders and key events like the Chingay parade. My mum is very supportive of my career choice because she can see that I truly love what I do.”

A world of difference After joining AETOS, Mansur finally managed to buy over the house from his mum and take his Class 3 driving licence as well.

“I have good mentors who take the time to guide me. I was even promoted to Corporal last year… this was all thanks to my seniors who gave me the opportunity.”

“Today, I can proudly say that I draw a high monthly salary of over $3,000 and this amount truly means a world of difference to me and my family. I can definitely see myself working here for a very long time and I hope to lead my own division one day.”

“I used to drink one cup of tea in the morning and endure till I went home for dinner...

Today I can proudly say that I draw a high monthly salary... and it means a world of a difference to me and my family.”

I graduated and took on a full-time job, the salary that I got was never enough.

My take-home salary was $900 but I only used $300 to survive every month… most of my pay would go to my mum.”

Often he had to go hungry and take on multiple jobs to get by.

“I used to drink one cup of tea in the morning and endure till I went home for

Visit www.aetos.com.sg or call 1800-5646-273 to find out more about joining the AETOS family today!

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GYM OF CHAMPIONS Fitness Workz members win big at WBPF 2015

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n 22 May, 40 members and staff of Fitness Workz gathered at HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok for its inaugural BBQ session.

Started in 2008, Fitness Workz has grown to 1,000 members. The event served as an annual appreciation of the support of Fitness Workz members and to celebrate the recent awards clinched at the World Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Federation Championships (WBPF) 2015.

Three budding bodybuilders, Nazairudin Hamzah, Muhammad Syabil and Fazli Yahya received prizes for their exceptional performance at WBPF 2015.

Mr Nazairudin, WBPF 2015’s Mr Singapore Overall Champion, has been

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an avid fan of Fitness Workz for almost five years now. He works out almost every day, and burns two to three thousand calories per session to get the winning body cut.

He said: “I keep returning to Fitness Workz because of my team and the new gym equipment is simply fantastic!

The staff are friendly and always ready to assist fellow members with their training. I’d like to dedicate my win at WBPF to my family, team and Fitness Workz for their wonderful support.”

HomeTeamNS would like to thank all our Fitness Workz members for their strong support!

For more info on Fitness Workz, visit www.HomeTeamNS.sg

new releases

SURVIVOR Michael Learns To Rock: 25 Live WHERE The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre WHEN 24 July, 8pm WHAT Take a trip down memory lane with these flag bearers of ‘90s soft rock. The

multi-platinum-selling Danish band Michael Learns To Rock is set to debut a brand new concert in Singapore, complete with stunning multimedia displays, confetti and special arrangements of hits such as 25 Minutes, Paint My Love, Sleeping Child and Take Me To Your Heart.

State Department employee Kate Abbott (Jovovich) gets posted to the American embassy in London.

As she tries to stop a large-scale terrorist attack on Times Square scheduled for New Year’s Eve, she is framed for crimes she did not commit. With the clock ticking, she is forced to run from the police and a ruthless assassin by the name of The Watchmaker (Brosnan).

DIRECTED BY James McTeigue (V For Vendetta)

STARRING Milla Jovovich (The Fifth Element), Pierce Brosnan (Die Another Day), Dylan McDermott (The Practice), Angela Bassett (American Horror Story), Robert Forster (Jackie Brown)

RELEASE DATE 9 July

3 REASONS TO CATCH IT

WORDS JONATHAN MEUR

DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition WHERE ArtScience Museum WHEN Till 27 September WHAT Curated by the Australian Centre

for the Moving Image in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation, this exhibition will take you from the initial sketches to the big screen debuts of 31 DreamWorks animations including

Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How To Train Your Dragon. Discover the art and science of animated features through exclusive concept drawings, behindthe-scenes of the creative process, and striking character sculptures spread throughout three interactive galleries dedicated to Character, Story and World.

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A strong cast with many award nominations and wins for both silver screen and TV roles

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A former James Bond as the villain of the story

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Milla Jovovich

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Annual General Meeting 2015

Attractive gifts await you at this year’s AGM!

WHERE HomeTeamNS @ Bukit Batok, Blossom Garden Restaurant WHEN 24 October (Sat), 12.30pm–2.30pm REGISTER Alvin_Chew@HomeTeamNS.sg

HomeTeamNS would like to invite fellow members to our Annual General Meeting. As part of the our 10th Anniversary celebrations, you will get a unique gift and stand a chance to win attractive prizes such as movie vouchers, Universal Studio Singapore passes and much more! Limited seats are available.

NDP 2015 Celebrations at The FLOAT

Do you want to catch the live screening of National Day Parade? For the month of July, simply head down to any of our clubhouses to participate in HomeTeamNS SG50 contests as well as activities, and stand a chance to win a pair of NDP tickets* at the Float @ Marina Bay on 1 Aug (preview) or 9 Aug.

*Limited tickets available. While stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.

Advertorial

Lend a helping hand Nadiyana Yacoub, 32, developed kidney failure after delivering her daughter, who was born with only one kidney

A GIFT OF HOPE Nadiyana is currently going through a divorce, her father has just passed away, and she has difficulty finding a job due to her thrice-weekly dialysis treatment at KDF. She and her daughter depend on community development council grants and whatever savings they have left for their daily and medical expenses.

Unsubsidised dialysis treatment costs around $2,000 per month. For Nadiyana, her treatments are heavily subsidised by KDF, which in turn depends entirely on the generosity of our donors to bring hope to our needy patients, who are from the bottom 10% income group in Singapore.

For KDF patients like Nadiyana, there is little festive joy during Hari Raya or National Day due to the immense problems they face. You can help by making a donation. For more information on how you can help, visit www.kdf.org.sg or call 6559-2630.

ABOUT KIDNEY DIALYSIS FOUNDATION The Kidney Dialysis Foundation (KDF) is an independent, non-profit charitable organisation that provides subsidised dialysis treatment to needy members of our community so that these patients will not be deprived of treatment due to financial difficulties. KDF is not affiliated to any other kidney foundation.

YES, I want to make a difference!

To make a donation*, scan this QR code or visit http://donate.kdf.org.sg/Frontline, or fill up the form below and mail it to: Kidney Dialysis Foundation, Blk 333 Kreta Ayer Road #03-33, Singapore 080333 Name (Dr/Mr/Ms/Mrs): NRIC: Address:

Contact number: Email address: Donation amount: *All donations are 3 times tax deductible.

I have enclosed a cheque made payable to ‘KDF’. Cheque No. ________ Please debit my credit card As there are bank charges, a minimum amount of $20 is recommended for credit card donations.

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AN UNBREAKABLE BOND A mother’s love stays strong till the end of time. Nadiyana Yacoub, 32, first developed gestational diabetes while she was pregnant with Nurizzah, 6. She did not worry much about it because gestational diabetes is expected to go away after giving birth.

In the case of Nadiyana, it did not and she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Within two years, her kidneys failed and she now has to go for dialysis three times a week for the rest of her life. Her baby daughter, Nurizzah was born with Goldenhar Syndrome, a rare congenital defect that resulted in a deformed ear, lip, head and only one kidney.

For Nadiyana, it was her daughter who gave her strength to endure the hardship. “My daughter is a special baby, she is very smart and is now learning how to write. She has no problem memorising numbers and the alphabet,” she said.

Concerned that Nurizzah’s remaining kidney will fail, Nadiyana watches her daughter’s diet carefully and hopes she will learn to be independent.

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Red Dot Design Museum

FUN FACT This is where you can catch the MAAD bazaar, a funky showcase of local creative products and homegrown musicians on a Friday every month. For the dates, visit www. museum.red-dot.sg/ maad

This gorgeous colonial building is painting the town red, and it’s hard to miss it as you exit Tanjong Pagar MRT or travel along Maxwell Road. Built in 1928 by the British colonial government and designed by architect Frank Dorrington Ward, the grandiose four-storey building was a barracks for married junior officers, and in 1975 became the headquarters of the Singapore Traffic Police. Awarded heritage status in 2007, the building is now home to a contemporary design museum, where over 1,000 winners from over 50 countries have their designs displayed courtesy of the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards in Essen, Germany. Entry to the museum is $8 for adults and $4 for children, and there’s also a gift shop and cafe to explore.

28 Maxwell Road, Singapore 069120

You may have heard of Dr Sun Yat Sen, but did you know that this villa in Balestier was used as the Chinese revolutionary’s Southeast Asian base? The elegant double-storey home was built in the 1880s and bought over by Teo Eng Hock, a rubber magnate who was a keen supporter of the Chinese Nationalist Movement. He offered the house to Dr Sun in 1906, and the spacious Chinese bungalow, with its Victorian grandeur and spacious verandahs, later became the local headquarters of the Kuomintang party where important uprisings were planned.

Admission is free for Singaporeans and PRs to view the galleries of artefacts, paintings and photographs of Dr Sun and his supporters in Southeast Asia.

12 Tai Gin Road, Singapore 327874 16

Fun facts behind five heritage spots in the Little Red Dot

FUN FACT At just minutes from the Balestier Clubhouse, this is a good place to get your dose of history the next time you’re in the hood (Ah Hood Road, that is)!

WORDS WAN PHING LIM

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Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall

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Central Fire Station

Go back in time to the oldest fire station in Singapore. This colonial building was nicknamed “blood and bandage” for its exposed bricks in red and white hues. It was designed by Frank Dorrington Ward, the same man behind the Old Supreme Court and Red Dot Design Museum. With hints of Moorish architecture, it was formerly known as Hill Street Fire Station and completed in 1908.

62 Hill Street, Singapore 179367

FUN FACT Did you know? Our fire stations are open to the public every Saturday morning from 9–11am.

Here, your little ones can go on the Red Rhino, don a firefighter’s uniform and even try the hoses!

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Phoenix Park

Nicknamed the “Little Whitehall of the Far East”, this sprawling 14-acre hilly terrain along Tanglin Road is located just a 10-minute drive from Orchard Road.

Completed in 1949, Phoenix Park got its name from the emblem of the British Southeast Asia Command. The complex of bungalows were once the regional headquarters for the colonial British government, who coordinated their military, political and economic activities in East Asia. In the 1970s, it also became the Internal Security Department and Ministry of Home Affairs.

318 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247980

FUN FACT Don’t miss the 45-minute tour of the house, which costs $15 and includes tea, coffee and nyonya snacks.

Mr Wee will show you around while recounting the significance of his antiques.

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FUN FACT Today Phoenix Park is a hipster hood with popular brunch cafes such as Spruce and Boufe, as well as home to a host of offices, schools and kindergartens.

Katong Antique House

Stepping into this house is like being transported to a Peranakan home in the 1920s. Owned by Peter Wee, a fourth-generation Baba, the fully restored two-storey shophouse is a living heritage and family home he inherited from his maternal grandfather. Opened to the public in 1979, the partshop part-museum is filled with antiques and family heirlooms, from exquisitely beaded slippers to colourful tiffin carriers and embroidered kebayas – the result of his collection of many years.

208 East Coast Road, Singapore 428907 FRONTLINE 17

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OH SO SINGAPORE!

Uniquely local souvenirs to eat, drink, wear and be proud of Kopitiam kopi magnet

Coffee addicts will love this kopitiam magnet that will add a burst of colour and flavour to your whiteboards or fridges.

For friends overseas, this little reminder will hopefully lure them home for an aromatic cup... shop.thelittledromstore.com

Building My Little Red Dot 2

Now you can play your part in nation building! Award-winning local artist Artisan Bricks has created this adorable series of miniature local icons that you can build yourself with LEGO parts and instructions. In addition to the familiar Dragon Playground, there’s also a mini 18

Changi Airport and Merlion, with more designs coming by the end of this year. www.facebook.com/artisanbricks 3

Simitaiji T-shirt

Can’t get more Singaporean than this statement tee, which is self-expression at its best. Wear it with a swag, complete with hand gesture, as now’s the time to let your inner gangster out and go, “Simitaiji?!” www.simitaiji.com 4

Dragonfruit lychee jam

Here’s one you can actually eat – this homemade dragonfruit and lychee jam by local company GSH Conserves is perfect for spreading over toast or wafer. www.gshconserves.com

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Ang ku kueh soap

Who would’ve thought that this nyonya snack would inspire a product like this cute handmade soap? With berry scents and moisturising qualities, it’s sure to be a conversation starter anywhere. Just be careful not to eat it. www.angkukuehgirl.com.sg

“Things I … in Singapore” postcard series 6

These hand-lettered and illustrated postcards are the best way to show off what you’ve done, seen and eaten in the Lion City. Check activities like eating durian or midnight shopping in Mustafa off your bucket list. www.thefingersmithletterpress.com

WORDS WAN PHING LIM

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LOST AND FOUND These un-un-un-unforgettable eats are back!

Brekkie Next Door Many locals were left wondering what happened to Tong Ah – one of Singapore’s most-loved coffeeshops – after it moved from its iconic corner location of 76 years. Well, just walk a few doors down and you’ll find it! The reassuringly familiar combo of kopi, kaya toast and soft-boiled egg is still as shiok.

WHERE 35 Keong Siak Road OPEN 11am–2.30pm, 5pm–10pm, closed on alternate Wednesdays

We Shell Return

Formerly from Lim Tua Tow Market in Hougang, the oyster omelette of Ah Hock Fried Oyster Hougang is a hit with succulent oysters, sweet potato flour, homemade chilli and loads of lard. Sinful, yes, but definitely worth trying if you’re in the area (Balestier Clubhouse anyone?).

WHERE #01-54 Whampoa Hawker Centre OPEN 12.30pm–11pm, closed on Wednesdays

Back from the Hill

Widely touted as the best char kway teow in Singapore, this version by Hill Street Fried Kway Teow wins hands down with its crunchy bean sprouts, cockles, lup cheong and crispy lard packed with a distinctive wok-fried aroma.

Definitely well worth the wait!

WHERE Blk 16 Bedok South Road #01-41 Bedok South Road Market & Food Centre OPEN 10.30am–4.30pm, closed on Mondays

Still Got Power

Originally at Serangoon Road, Rahim Muslim Food has moved many times before settling in its current location.

The “die-die-must-try” dish is undoubtedly their Mee Rebus Power – it’s probably the only mee rebus in Singapore where you can find an entire chicken thigh and satay sauce in it!

WHERE Blk 721 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 (Fu Chan Coffeeshop) OPEN 12pm–8pm, closed on Sundays

Flocking Back

Black Sheep Cafe started as a small cosy cafe that served amazing French cuisine in Seletar Hills, then moved to Little India before reopening in Thomson. Try their superb duck confit on apple rosti.

WHERE #B1-30, Thomson V Two 11 Sin Ming Road OPEN Tue–Sat 11.30am– 11.00pm (last order 9.30pm), Sun 11.30am–9.30pm (last order 8.45pm), closed on Mondays FRONTLINE 19

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• 1-for-1 offer from an array of 12 small plates from the “Opening Act”.

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RECOGNISING THE BEST

CPT (NS) Shah Indra Bin Abdol Rahim, 21(B) Rescue Battalion Company Commander, with his spouse, receiving the Home Team NSman of the Year 2015 Award from Ms Goh Soon Poh, Deputy Secretary (Policy), Ministry of Home Affairs

5 NSmen and 5 NSFs honoured at SCDF Day Dining-In 2015

WORDS DIANA YUEN / NS PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT, HQ SCDF

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n 15 April, five Home Team NSman of the Year Awards and five NSF of the Year Awards were presented at the SCDF Day Dining-In 2015. Held at Civil Defence Academy, the ceremony was graced by Ms Goh Soon Poh, Deputy Secretary (Policy), Ministry of Home Affairs.

The award presentation to the NS personnel was in recognition of their exemplary commitment and contribution to NS and to SCDF’s vision and mission. The unprecedented occasion where both the NSFs and NSmen received the awards together gave added significance to the event.

Home Team NSman of the Year 2015 recipient CPT (NS) Shah Indra Bin Abdol Rahim, 37, sees himself playing a crucial role alongside regulars in the event of a national emergency.

Currently the Company Commander of 21(B) Rescue Battalion, CPT (NS) Shah Indra is dedicated to put in his best for NS, both physically and mentally: “I want to inculcate this same thinking in my men to inspire and motivate them. I always remind them to take their training seriously and carry out their tasks with a sense of purpose. I am honoured to receive this award and this will definitely inspire me to do even better.”

He also thanked his wife – who was with him to receive the award – for her unwavering support.

SUPT (NS) Koh Li Han Eric, NS Commander of Ang Mo Kio Police Division, receiving the Best NS Operationally Ready Unit Award from DPM Teo Chee Hean at the Annual Police Dinner 2015

Ang Mo Kio Police Division wins this year’s BNSORUC award

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he SPF held the Annual Police Dinner on 3 June at the Istana. This is an annual event held in appreciation of individuals and organisations who have contributed to or worked closely with the SPF. Four awards, namely Best Land Division Award, Best National Service Operationally Ready Unit Award, NSman of the Year Award and the NSF of the Year Award were presented during the dinner.

Ang Mo Kio Police Division clinched the award for Best National Service Operationally Ready Unit Competition (BNSORUC). SUPT (NS) Koh Li Han Eric, NS Commander of Ang Mo Kio Police Division received the award on the behalf of the division.

Ang Mo Kio Police Division’s NS Leaders and staff members of the PNS Personnel Office worked closely and introduced several policies and initiatives to maximise the potential and contributions of the 2,500 PNSmen under the division.

“We understand that work life and family is of utmost importance to our men, thus credit to the entire team as we worked around the personal schedules of our men. This was important when scheduling them for their annual arms shootings, IPPT and also ground deployments,” said SUPT (NS) Koh. The Central Police Division and Clementi Police Division clinched the 1st and 2nd runner-up positions respectively.

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PEDALLING FOR A CAUSE

SCDF volunteers cycle 10 hours on water filtration bicycles in aid of earthquake victims in Nepal

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Associate Professor (A/P) Ho Peng Kee, Chairman of the Home Team Volunteer Network and Advisor to Mercy Relief, Mr Abdullah Tarmugi were on site in the afternoon to receive the cheques from corporate donors.

“I hope what has been donated will be translated to practical, meaningful help in terms of the things that are needed by the victims in Nepal, such as water, blankets or medical supplies,” said A/P Ho Peng Kee. Kayden Leow, 17, a Civil Defence Lionhearter from ITE Central College, was one of the SCDF volunteers who took part in the cyclothon.

“This is a very meaningful event and I’m glad I can do my part as a Lionhearter to raise awareness and support for the victims in Nepal,” he said.

On this page: Associate Professor Ho Peng Kee (in blue), Chairman of the Home Team Volunteer Network, with Mr Abdullah Tarmugi, Advisor to Mercy Relief (top), and Civil Defence Lionhearters at the cyclothon at Bugis Junction on 2 May 2015

PHOTOS SARAH TAN WORDS DENISE LEE, HOME TEAM NEWS

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hen the Civil Defence Lionhearters learned about the earthquake victims in Nepal, they knew they had to help.

Together with the NGO Mercy Relief, they held a 10-hour cyclothon on water filtration bicycles to raise funds.

On 2 May, Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) volunteers, and volunteers from the Civil Defence Lionhearter Clubs, National Civil Defence Cadet Corps and Civil Defence Auxiliary Unit took turns on six bicycles, pedalling continuously from 10am to 8pm at Bugis Junction.

While they cycled, Mercy Relief volunteers went around collecting donations from the public.

The water filtration bicycles, known as PedalPure water filtration systems, are 100 per cent manually powered and can produce potable water for up to 1,000 persons per day.

They had previously been deployed in disaster relief efforts such as the Malaysia floods in 2014, and the Typhoon Haiyan and Myanmar conflicts in 2013.

Mercy Relief is currently assessing the possibility of deploying the bicycles in relief missions to Nepal.

Seven organisations donated $3,000 each in support of the initiative, raising a total of $21,000.

They were CityGas Pte Ltd, EMARCO Enterprise Pte Ltd, Fire Safety Managers’ Association (Singapore), Syntech Engineers Pte Ltd, Vanguard Fire Systems Pte Ltd, Association of Company Emergency Response Teams (Singapore), and Avid Architects Pte Ltd.

in the force

WHERE DO I COLLECT MY eMART ITEMS? • SPF officers: Any of the 6 Land Division HQs • SCDF officers: Any of the Home Team eMART stores at the 4 Division HQs, Civil Defence Academy or SCDF HQ

HOME TEAM eMART

Replacing your kit is a breeze with this new online service

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ow it’s easier than ever to replace your equipment, be it your boots, PT kit or No. 4 uniform. With the new Home Team eMART, you are free to decide what to replace and when to do so – anytime, anywhere from your desktop or your smartphone!

Not sure what size is right for you?

On the Home Team eMART, there are online videos to guide you in taking your measurements, and you also get the option of using a sizing recommendation function.

The Home Team eMART was developed to bring convenience to all our NSmen, NSFs and Regulars. For details, visit the Home Team eMART at www.hometeam.sg/emart FRONTLINE 25

birthday treats

IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY!

For details, visit www.HomeTeamNS.sg

Enjoy exclusive treats during your special month

30% off on Adonis Facials and Products

15% off during birthday month

Free $100 EcoLiving voucher redeemable for selected EcoLiving products

Free starter and dessert with minimum dine-in of 2 pax

Buy 1 get 1 free for Paradox Omegas products. Enter quote “HomeTeamNS”

15% off birthday cakes (minimum 1kg) for online orders only

Free 2 hot teh tarik with purchase of tandoori platter for 2

Free 1 apple tea with purchase of Ottoman Shish Platter

Free Sensual Hydrating Facial 45min (U.P $130) for first-timers. Enter quote “LW1486”

20% off regular items

50% off total bill

20% off regular items

Free dessert of the day

25% off total bill and free Brownie Divine worth $8.90 with minimum spend of $100 on ala carte menu

Free slice of cake with any purchase of items from ala carte menu.

Prior reservation is required

$300 off prevailing retail price of StarWater Ionizer (Model ID: Star 5 and Star 7). Enter quote “HTNSBD01”

Additional 12% discount. Enter quote “HBHTNSBDAY12”. Note: Valid for one-time use only

Free half pint of Stärker Fresh Beer

$10 for any fitness classes during birthday month for first-timers

Free 30 mins Body Detoxification (worth $41) + Free 20 mins Therapeutic Steam Bath (worth $40) with optional purchase of $105 nett for 60 mins Ukibori Full Body Massage or $128 nett for 75 mins Hydrating Facial

20% off regular items

Additional 5% off on your birthday month

Free 30 mins Fish Spa worth $30 with optional top-up of $38 nett for 20 mins Shoulder Massage or $59 nett for 40 mins Foot Reflexology

25% discount

15% off whole cakes for online orders.

Enter quote “HTNSbirthday”

20% off ala carte services. Not applicable with other in-house promotions, first trial or surcharge period

40% off at all outlets

Free first 100g of frozen yogurt

Special rates for any one of these Spa Treats at $22 or $40 nett for 2 persons: (1) Skin Refiner Facial Treatment (U.P. $200, 60 mins) or (2) Deep Tissue Body Massage (U.P. $160, 60 mins). Enjoy free add-on Eye Treatment or Anti-Ache Therapy from Monday to Friday (excluding eve of and on public holidays) before 5pm

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Weekdays (Mon to Thurs): $25 per pass Weekends (Fri-Sun, PH): $30 per pass

Call 6705-9499 to book your pass today!

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Man of the Band For trombonist Yeo Wee Aik, music is more fun when you play it together

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served my full-time NS in SCDF as an emergency response specialist, and was a firefighter instructor in the Civil Defence Academy.

NS has trained me to be a more positive person. There is always a solution to every problem. I just need to work to solve it.

Like me, my men are passionate about NS, because they believe in our mission of saving lives and property. We are doing something good in the SCDF. I look forward to my ICTs. It’s a good time to catch up with my fellow NSmen.

As Company Sergeant Major, I take care of their welfare and training, and the attendance rates for our last few ICTs have been consistently high.

In fact, my men are constantly in touch with me, and we’d text one another to ensure that we’d meet at our upcoming ICT. I am honoured and proud to receive the Home Team NSman of the Year 2015.

It certainly motivates me further to put in my very best to serve the nation.

Music is my life. I started playing the piano when I was four, and most of the time I was only playing by myself.

I was so happy when I played the trombone in my secondary school band with 40 to 50 people!

I’ve been a band major since I was in Secondary Three, and I joined the Singapore Wind Symphony after my ‘O’ Levels, when I was 17.

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WO2 (NS) Yeo Wee Aik – shown here with his tenor trombone – is committed to his ICTs because he believes in the SCDF’s mission of saving lives

Symphony, Kim Seng Wind Symphony and City Swing Big Band. On my days off work, I practise with my bands, and I teach in schools as well.

I want to reach out to more people to promote the music I love. The trombone and other wind instruments are more versatile than what most people realise.

Recently my bands have been working with other musicians, such as a Chinese orchestra, and even collaborating on pop songs that are arranged for a wind symphony.

If you like to make music with people, join a band! It’s fun to learn as a group… and performing is always a joy.

WO2 (NS) YEO WEE AIK, 31 Retail Executive, The Band World Trombonist with Singapore Wind Symphony and Kim Seng Wind Symphony NS appointment: Company Sergeant Major, 403 MRT Shelter Company (Hillview) Home Team NSman of the Year 2015

profile spf ASP (NS) Lam Kwok Yew, founder of Global Village for Hope, contributes warm clothing, blankets and sleeping mats to a mountain villager in Chin State, Northern Myanmar

ASP (NS) LAM KWOK YEW (LINUS LIN), 34 Founder and Principal of L-intelligent Horizons Eduhub Pte Ltd (www.lintelhorizons.com) Founder and Explorer of Global Village for Hope (www.facebook.com/ GlobalVillageForHope) NS appointment: Former Commanding Officer Queenstown Neighbourhood Police Centre

Inspiring Change

Lam Kwok Yew believes in empowering the needy at home and abroad

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S brought me out of my comfort zone by challenging me to do things that are different from civilian life. It has made me a better leader and I continue to interact with the people I meet in NS. In my first ICT cycle as an NUS undergraduate, one of my teammates was the owner of a chain of cafes.

He became my biggest customer for my computer business when I was still in school.

To me, NS is the best experience any man can have. We just need to have an open mind. I am proud to be a PNSman.

My NS days have given me many stories to inspire my students – how I was involved in nabbing illegal immigrants at construction sites, going undercover to catch bookies at coffeeshops, raiding gambling dens, and so on.

As an entrepreneur, I set up L-intelligent Horizons Eduhub to provide academic and life skills education to both children and adults. I aim to directly impact one million under-performing students in my lifetime with my team.

Mother Teresa has been my inspiration. New-age and instrumental music are also food for my soul.

I inspire positive change in Singaporeans by conducting seminars, workshops and tutorials for students, parents and entrepreneurs. In Myanmar, I sponsor orphanages with English teachers, and poor communities with rice. I dig wells and install water pumps, widen roads and build libraries to improve their lives.

I faced language barriers, food poisoning, infection on my legs, scepticism and more in my humanitarian work. But nothing stays bad forever, and I know I will overcome any problem.

Humanitarian work is a lifelong journey for me. My goal is to build 100 schools or libraries for needy children around the world.

You are welcome to join me in my next trip to the villages and experience the kind of lives these people are leading.

There, you can impact their lives directly and I will show you how.

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BALESTIER CLUBHOUSE KARAOKE COMPETITION WHEN Prelims: 17–18 October (Sat–Sun), Final: 24 October (Sat) WHERE Ten Dollar Club KTV FEES $20 (HomeTeamNS/JOM category), $30 (Open category) REGISTER events@hjc.org.sg or 6708-6641

Sing your way to be our next HomeTeamNS-JOM karaoke champion. Prizes worth $1,000 to be won!

HOMETEAMNS-JOM MEMBERS’ APPRECIATION DAY FEATURING ENTREPRENEUR MARKET WHEN 1–2 August (Sat–Sun) WHERE All over clubhouse FEES Free ENQUIRIES events@hjc.org.sg or 6708-6641

Thank you for being part of the HomeTeamNS family. Enjoy these highlights at this special day for you!

•F ree entry to the pool for your family! Splash your way with water floats and paddle boats •P ay only 50% for bookings made on 1 and 2 August for all facilities except function rooms (to be used before 6 September) • Free apples to keep the doctors away • Free ice cream for the first 50 members Check out the entrepreneur market, where you can bargain your way and shop for cool art, fashion, vintage and beauty products on offer!

Stalls for rent are also available.

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FATHER & CHILD SOCCER CLINIC WITH HOME UNITED FC

WHEN Clinic: 1 August (Sat), 10am–12pm Mini League: 2 August (Sun), 10am–5pm WHERE Street Soccer Court FEES Price per father-child pair: $33 (HomeTeamNS/JOM members), $54 (PAssion/SAFRA), $75 (guests), $16 (additional child) REGISTER events@hjc.org.sg or 6708-6641

Take this weekend to bond with your little ones (between ages 7 and 12) and learn new tricks and techniques from our Home United footballers! You’ll get to put what you learnt into practice with a Mini League on 2 August!

4-BY-4 STREET SOCCER TOURNAMENT WHEN 2 August (Sun), 10am–5pm WHERE Street Soccer Court FEES $65 (HomeTeamNS/JOM members), $75 (PAssion/SAFRA), $85 (guests) REGISTER events@hjc.org.sg or 6708-6641 Calling all football kakis! Gather your dream team (four players plus one substitute) and see if you’ve got what it takes to be king of the street soccer court. Tournament is limited to 10 teams.

Attractive prizes worth $150 to be won!

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BALESTIER CLUBHOUSE

PAINT YOUR HERO SG50 CANVAS PAINTING COMPETITION

HOMETEAMNS-JOM & COOKYN INC COOK OFF CHALLENGE

WHEN 20 July–12 August CLOSING DATE 12 August FEES Includes one canvas: $30 REGISTER events@hjc.org.sg or 6708-6641

WHEN 25 July (Sat), 10am – 12pm WHERE Function Room FEES $20 (HomeTeamNS/JOM members), $25 (PAssion/SAFRA) REGISTER events@hjc.org.sg or 6708-6641

Paint your Home Team heroes in this event for all ages! Each artwork must include SCDF and SPF officers. Purchase your painting kit (includes canvas, brush and paint) at our customer service counter. Submit your artwork before 12 August. Artwork will be displayed at the lobby for voting.

Are you a master chef? Share your secret family recipe, be one of the shortlisted families to whip up a storm with us, and win attractive prizes such as a 3D2N stay at our new Sembawang chalet and an Ariston water heater. Email us your recipe at events@hjc.org.sg now!

SNAP.TAG.WIN We love everyone who visits our clubhouse.

And we want to know who you are! Simply snap a picture within the clubhouse, upload it on your Instagram with the hashtag #HOMETEAMNSJOM (your profile must not be private). Proceed to the counter and inform them to check the hashtag, or you can just show them the hashtag. The lovely counter service staff will hand you your prize. It’s that simple! We have 50 prizes to give away – these include FIX vouchers, BOOST vouchers, KTV vouchers, travel vouchers, free booking of facilities and many more!

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2D1N ROAD TRIP TO KOTA TINGGI AND DESARU WHEN 5–6 September (Sat–Sun) WHERE Assembly point: Bukit Batok Clubhouse FEES Twin sharing: $90 (AAC members), $98 (HomeTeamNS members), $108 (guests); Triple sharing: $80 (AAC members), $85 (HomeTeamNS members), $95 (guests) Quad sharing: $75 (AAC members), $80 (HomeTeamNS members), $90 (guests) Additional pax: $50/pax (non-AAC members) REGISTER Syqin_Edwards@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6705-9457 CLOSING DATE 15 August Join the HomeTeamNS Auto Adventure interest group to Kota Tinggi and Desaru. Visit the scenic Kota Tinggi waterfall, take a magical ride through a mangrove river surrounded by fireflies, and feast on seafood delights in Desaru! Package includes one night accommodation at Kota Rainforest Resort or equivalent, one breakfast and one dinner, convoy guidance by AAC, and one goodie bag per car. Minimum 25 pax to commence.

MOVIE SCREENING

SCDF FIRE STATION & HERITAGE GALLERY VISIT

PLANNING YOUR WILL

WHEN 23 August (Sun), 12pm WHERE Auditorium FEES For food only: $8 (members), $10 (PAssion/SAFRA/JOM), $12 (guests) REGISTER Syqin_Edwards@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6705-9457 CLOSING DATE 14 August

WHEN 29 August (Sat), 10am WHERE Central Fire Station FEES $5 (members), $7 (PAssion/SAFRA/ JOM), $8 (guests) REGISTER Syqin_Edwards@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6705-9457

WHEN 1 August (Sat), 2pm WHERE Seminar Room FEES $3 (members), $4 (PAssion/SAFRA/ JOM), $5 (guests) REGISTER Syqin_Edwards@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6705-9457 CLOSING DATE 24 July

Watch X-Men: Days of Future Past and The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Please be seated 15 minutes before screening time. Preregistration is required to cater your food.

Minimum 20 pax to commence. Note: The Management reserves the right to change/ cancel movie screenings with prior notice.

Join us as we meet our firemen and understand more about our everyday heroes in this visit. You’ll also get to learn about the daily operations of a fire station!

Fees include return bus service to the Bukit Batok Clubhouse. Minimum 30 pax to commence.

In this talk by Mr Michael Yip, an Associate Estate Planning Practitioner with Highlife Advisory, learn about mistakes to avoid when making a will, and how to plan, preserve and distribute your family wealth the easy way.

Coffee and tea are provided. Pre-registration is required. Minimum 20 pax to commence.

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BUKIT BATOK CLUBHOUSE

ROCK WALL CHALLENGE FOR KIDS

LASER QUEST SHOOTOUT 3!

WHEN 12 September (Sat), 10am–12pm WHERE Adventure Centre FEES $26.75 (members), $29.95 (PAssion/SAFRA/ JOM), $32.10 (guests) REGISTER Benny_Yap@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6705-9470

WHEN 8 September (Tue), 1pm–3pm WHERE Multi-Shooting Arena, Level 2 FEES $16 (members), $20 (PAssion/SAFRA/JOM), $24 (guests) REGISTER Benny_Yap@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6705-9470

Learn the basics of rock wall climbing. Recommended for ages 6 and up with minimum height of 1.1m. Pre-registration is required.

Minimum 5 pax to start.

Shoot to your heart’s content at our unlimited shootout event.

Bring your friends along to play in the arena. Suitable for ages 8 to 13. Minimum five pax to start.

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Sign up or renew your 1-year membership with Fitness Workz and a get free Fitness Workz T-shirt, HomeTeamNS Towel, Adonis Cleansing Milk and Adonis Gift Voucher (total worth $120)! For the first 100 signups/renewals only.

REAL SWIM WHEN 12 September (Sat) WHERE Swimming Pool FEES Fun swim 1km: $10 (members), $13 (guests) Fun swim 2.5km: $15 (members), $18 (guests) REGISTER events@hjc.org.sg, 67708-6639/6641 Organised by HomeTeamNS-JOM, the inaugural REAL Swim features the Fun Swim 1km and and the special SG50 commemorative 2.5km – where you’ll swim 50 laps in celebration of our nation’s birthday! Open to all HomeTeamNS and JOM members. Plus we have goodie bags for all participants. Sign up now!

BEYOND EARTH: ALL ABOUT OUTER SPACE

LET’S SHOOT @ INDOOR AIR GUN RANGE

AIR GUN MONTHLY SHOOT

WHEN 7 September (Mon), 9am–12.30pm WHERE Seminar Room FEES $35 (members), $37 (PAssion/SAFRA/ JOM), $40 (guests) REGISTER Syqin_Edwards@HomeTeamNS. sg, 6705-9457

WHEN 5 September (Sat), 1pm–2.30pm WHERE Multi-Shooting Arena, Altius Global Air Gun Range FEES $10 (members), $12 (PAssion/SAFRA/ JOM), $14 (guests) ENQUIRIES altiusglobal@singnet.com.sg, 6268-5333

WHEN 26 July (Sun), 8.30am WHERE Multi-Shooting Arena, Altius Global Air Gun Range FEES $6 (Air Gun members) REGISTER Candy_Toh@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6705-9456

In this workshop for ages 5 to 9 by The Pink School Bus, learn about our eight planets, discover how an astronaut gets around in space, taste some space food and launch some ‘real’ rockets! You’ll receive a certificate upon completion of the camp.

Minimum 10 pax to commence.

If you child is between Primary 4 and Secondary 2, head over to the indoor range for hands-on air rifle shooting experience with our coaches! No experience is required.

Walk-ins only. Game lasts for 15 minutes.

Please wear covered shoes.

Calling all Air Gun interest group members!

If you have a valid Air Gun Proficiency Certificate, join us on Sunday at the range.

Registration closes two weeks before the shoot, or when all slots are full. Limited slots available and registration is on firstcome, first-served basis, so register now!

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SEMBAWANG CLUBHOUSE

WE’RE BACK! Fun for everyone at the

Sembawang Re-launch Celebrations WHEN 26 and 27 September (Sat and Sun), 10am–6pm WHERE HomeTeamNS Sembawang FEES Free ENQUIRIES Nazzer@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6708-6672 We’re going all out with our HomeTeamNS Sembawang Relaunch Celebrations. Enjoy free trials of scuba diving, submission grappling, zumba and more! Shop at the SG50-themed flea mart and have fun at the bouncy castle and photo booth! Be the first 100 to flash your membership card at the reception and get a goodie bag worth more than $150. See you in the north!

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ONLINE BUSINESS COURSE

WHEN 20 August (Thu), 3pm–4pm WHERE Seminar Room FEES Free REGISTER Nazzer@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6708-6672

WHEN 24 August (Mon), 7pm–9pm WHERE Seminar Room FEES Free REGISTER Nazzer@HomeTeamNS.sg, 6708-6672

Making a will is not just for the rich or the old. This talk by Mr Michael Yip, CFA, from Highlife Advisory covers the legal and practical aspects of making a will and how it protects your estate in more ways than you can imagine. Light refreshments will be provided. Minimum 10 pax to commence.

In this seminar by Mr Alan Koh, Principal Consultant with Impossible Marketing, find out how to start a profitable online business and work from home. You’ll get a step-by-step guide on how to access Google keyword tools to identify market demand.

Note: All participants are required to bring their own laptop. Light refreshments will be provided. Minimum 20 pax to commence.

STADIO@CANBERRA WHEN 1 July–31 August: 9am–12am (Sat–Thu), 9am–2am (Fri) WHERE Futsal Pitch FEES For 6 vs 6: $81 (members), $90 (guests) For 5 vs 5: $72 (members), $80 (guests) REGISTER enquiries@stadio.com.sg, 9721-8030 (Vana) Get special rates when you book a court at Stadio@Canberra this July and August! Choose from five or six a side.

The venue is also big enough to host your events, so gather your kakis now!

Quote “HomeTeamNSPower” over the phone or email to enjoy the 10% discount when making the booking!

Note: Minimum of one-hour booking.

Not applicable for events/tournaments/ Fridays. Advance payment required.

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courses

BALESTIER

BASKETBALL

Note: Pre-registration is required Multi-Purpose Hall Mon, Wed & Fri 6pm–7pm, Sat & Sun 9am–10am $360 (members), $400 (guests) 10 sessions 6708-6639 (Kenneth Kwek) events@hjc.org.sg

YOGA Learning Centre Wed 7.30pm–9pm, Sun 9.30am–11am $75 (members), $80 (guests)

!

NEW

PILATES Multi-Purpose Room Mon 10am–11am,

Wed 5pm–6pm $125 (members), $150 (guests) 10 sessions

6708-6639 (Kenneth Kwek) events@hjc.org.sg

!

NEW

BUDOKAN KARATE Multi-Purpose Room Tue 6.30pm–8pm $140 (members), $160 (guests) 12 sessions

6708-6639 (Kenneth Kwek) events@hjc.org.sg

SYSTEMA RUSSIAN MARTIAL ARTS Mon 7.30pm–9.30pm, Sat 1pm–3pm For 10 sessions: $162

10 sessions (Wed/Sun)

sg/Pages/Balestier-CoursesTaekwando.aspx 9388-2846/6254-0239 stteresataekwondo@yahoo.

ZUMBA

Dance Studio Mon 7.30pm–8.30pm $80 (members), $96 (guests) 8 sessions 6708-6639 (Kenneth Kwek)

AIKIDO Learning Centre

Fri 7.15pm–8.30pm $135 (members), $150 (guests) 10 sessions 6708-6639 (Kenneth Kwek) events@hjc.org.sg

JUDO

Learning Centre Sun 4pm–5pm

(members), $210 (guests)

$80 (members), $110 (guests)

For 20 sessions: $225 (members),

8 sessions

$280 (guests) 10 sessions (Mon/Sat) or 20 sessions (Mon+Sat)

6708-6639 (Kenneth Kwek)

TAEKWONDO

St Teresa Taekwondo Centre Mon to Sun Members get 15% off fees stated in www.HomeTeamNS.

6708-6639 (Kenneth Kwek) events@hjc.org.sg

LINE DANCING Dance Studio Mon, Tue & Thu 7pm–9pm $50 (members), $55 (guests) 10 sessions

6708-6639 (Kenneth Kwek) events@hjc.org.sg

6708-6639 (Kenneth Kwek) events@hjc.org.sg

AQUA ZUMBA

Swimming Pool Tue 7.45pm–8.45pm $65 (members), $80 (guests) 4 sessions 6708-6639 (Kenneth Kwek)

AQUA AEROBICS

Swimming Pool Thu 6.45pm–7.45pm, 7.45pm–8.45pm $45 (members), $65 (guests) 4 sessions 6708-6639 (Kenneth Kwek) events@hjc.org.sg

BAZGYM GYMNASTICS SCHOOL Mon–Sun

GYM BEARS (For ages 3–5)

$328.50 (members), $365 (guests) Min. 11 sessions GYM BOYS/GIRLS (For ages 6–8) $210 (members), $260 (guests) Min. 11 sessions PHYSIO GYM (For ages 5 and above with special needs) $396 (members), $440 (guests) Min. 11 sessions MINI BEARS (For ages 3–4) Sat & Sun

$368 (members), $409 (guests) Min. 11 sessions ONE-TIME REGISTRATION FEE

$25 (members), $50 (guests)

SWIMMING

Note: Pre-registration is required FOR TODDLERS (6 mths–2.5 yrs old) Swimming Pool Sat 9am, 10am, 11am, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sun 9am, 10am, 11am, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm

CARDIO KICKBOXING

$300 (members), $330 (SAFRA/PAssion), $375 (guests) 12 sessions, 30 minutes each

Fri 1pm–1.30pm,

FOR CHILDREN (1:10 STUDENTS)

6.30pm–7.30pm $105 (members), $115 (guests)

5 sessions 6708-6639 (Kenneth Kwek) events@hjc.org.sg

K-POP DANCE FITNESS Fri 1.30pm–2pm, 7.30pm–8.30pm $100 (members),$110 (guests)

4 sessions

$210 (members), $231 (SAFRA/PAssion), $260 (guests) 12 sessions, 1 hour each FOR ADULTS (1:10 STUDENTS) $210 (members), $231 (SAFRA/PAssion), $260 (guests) 12 sessions, 1 hour each PRIVATE LESSONS (1:1–4 STUDENTS)

From $100 (members), $110 (SAFRA/PAssion), $125

HomeTeamNS Management reserves the right to cancel or postpone the courses offered with prior notice via email and website. In the event of cancellation of a course, a full refund will be made to participants who have paid before the commencement of the course. Please visit www.HomeTeamNS.sg for updates on the courses offered. Fees are exclusive of 7% GST.

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BUKIT BATOK MARTIAL JAM Dance Studio Thu 8pm–9pm $80 (members), $90 (SAFRA/PAssion), $120 (guests) 8 sessions

LATIN DANCE (SOLO)

$80 (members), $88 (SAFRA/ PAssion), $96 (guests) 8 sessions

BOKWA

Dance Studio Thu 7pm–8pm $100 (members), $110 (SAFRA/PAssion), $120 (guests) 8 sessions

Dance Studio Thu 7pm–8pm $80 (members), $90 (SAFRA/PAssion), $120 (guests) 8 sessions

YOGA

PILOXING (PILATES + BOXING)

ZUMBA

Dance Studio Tue 7pm–8pm $80 (members), $90 (SAFRA/PAssion), $120 (guests) 8 sessions

TAEKWONDO Sat 5pm–6pm

Dance Studio Wed 8pm–9.30pm $100 (members), $110 (SAFRA/PAssion), $120 (guests) 10 sessions

Dance Studio Mon 7pm–8pm, 8pm–9pm Wed 7pm–8pm $80 (members), $90 (SAFRA/ PAssion), $96 (guests) 8 sessions

K-POP X-FITNESS Dance Studio Thu 8pm–9pm

SEMBAWANG

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NEW ‘ K-POP X-FITNESS

Seminar Room Tue 7.30pm–8.30pm $80 (members), $104 (SAFRA/PAssion), $128 (guests) 8 sessions

!

NEW

ZUMBA FITNESS

Seminar Room Sun 10.30am–11.30am $80 (members), $104 (SAFRA/PAssion), $128 (guests) 8 sessions

ZUMBA TONING Seminar Room Sun 9.30am–10.30am $96 (members), $120 (SAFRA/ PAssion), $144 (guests) 8 sessions

YOGA Seminar Room Mon 7.30pm–8.30pm

To sign up, call Ms Cecilia Goh at 6705-9458 or email Cecilia_Goh@HomeTeamNS.sg

$100 (members), $110 (SAFRA/PAssion), $120 (guests) 8 sessions

AIKIDO

Dance Studio Fri 8pm–9.15pm $135 (members), $150 (SAFRA/PAssion), $165 (guests) 10 sessions

PILATES Dance Studio Fri 7pm–8pm $110 (members), $120 (SAFRA/PAssion), $132 (guests) 12 sessions

TENNIS FOR ADULTS

Tennis Court Tue 7pm, 8.30pm $156 (members), $168 (SAFRA/PAssion), $180 (guests) 4 sessions, 1.5 hours each

FOR CHILDREN

Sat 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am $104 (members), $112 (SAFRA/PAssion), $120 (guests) 4 sessions, 1 hour each

SWIMMING FOR CHILDREN (1:10 STUDENTS)

Swimming Pool Sat & Sun 9am, 10am, 11am and 3pm, 4pm, 5pm $210 (members), $231 (SAFRA/PAssion), $260 (guests) 12 sessions, 1 hour each FOR ADULTS (1:10 STUDENTS)

Sat & Sun 9am, 10am, 11am and 3pm, 4pm, 5pm $210 (members), $231 (SAFRA/PAssion), $260 (guests) 12 sessions PRIVATE LESSONS (1:1–4 STUDENTS)

From $100 (members),

To sign up, call Nazzer at 6708-6672 or email Nazzer@HomeTeamNS.sg

$96 (members), $120 (SAFRA/PAssion), $144 (guests) 8 sessions

AQUA ZUMBA Swimming Pool Tue 7.30pm–8.30pm $96 (members), $120 (SAFRA/ PAssion), $144 (guests) 8 sessions

PILOXING Seminar Room Wed 7.30pm–8.30pm $60 (members), $65 (SAFRA/ PAssion), $70 (guests) 4 sessions

SUBMISSION GRAPPLING Seminar Room Thu 7.30pm–8.30pm $120 (members), $130 (SAFRA/ PAssion), $135 (guests) 6 sessions

SWIMMING WATER SAFE (WS 1/2/3, SIZE: 4 PAX) Swimming Pool Mon & Tue 7pm, 7.30pm, 8pm, 8.30pm; Sat & Sun 9.30am, 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 3pm, 3.30pm, 4pm, 4.30pm $86.25 (members), $115 (guests) 4 sessions, 30 min each SWIM SKILL ENTRY (SS1, SIZE: 8 PAX) Mon 7pm, Sat & Sun 9.30am, 3pm $93.75 (members), $125 (guests) 4 sessions, 50 min each SWIM SKILL DEVELOPING (SS2/3/4, SIZE: 10 PAX) Mon 8pm, Sat & Sun 9.30am, 10.30am, 3pm, 4pm $101.25 (members), $135 (guests) 4 sessions, 50 min each SWIM SKILL GROOMING (SS 5/6/7, SIZE: 12 PAX) Tue 7pm, Sat & Sun 10.30am, 4pm $108.75 (members), $145 (guests) 4 sessions, 50 min each

SEMBAWANG SG50 SPECIAL! Free 1st trial for new registrants for these classes in August: KPopX Fitness, Zumba Fitness, Zumba Toning, Yoga, Aqua Zumba, Piloxing, Submission Grappling

ADULT (SIZE: 8 PAX) Tue 8pm, Sat & Sun 5pm $101.25 (members), $135 (guests) 4 sessions, 50 min each

UNDERWATER COURSES OPEN WATER DIVER (OWD) Swimming Pool Wed to Sun 6.30pm $650 (members), $680 (guests) 1 theory + 2 pool sessions and 2D1N overseas dive POOL SCUBA (PS) Sat & Sun 6pm, 7pm $60 (members), $75 (guests) 50 min/session SCUBA INTRO (SI) Fri 6.30pm $96 (members), $120 (guests) 180 min/course session SNORKELLING DRILL (SD) Thu 6.30pm, 7.30pm, 8.30pm $40 (members), $50 (guests) 50 min/session

FRONTLINE 39

on the edge

IRON MAN Wise words from founding father LKY – a tough leader who was never afraid to make difficult decisions

YOU DO NOT BUY AND SELL THIS GOVERNMENT.”

— 1965, ON THE UNITED STATES’ DENIAL THAT THE CIA TRIED TO BRIBE HIM WITH $3.3M TO COVER UP A FAILED 1961 PLOT TO BUY INFORMATION FROM SINGAPORE INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS

“The whole world is watching us to see what we are made of.

We will brave on!”

— 1968, WHEN IT RAINED ON THE NATIONAL DAY PARADE

“A civil defence, a total defence is to involve the civilian population whose morale – fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters – affects the morale of sons, brothers.”

— 1984, AT A PRESS CONFERENCE WITH FOREIGN JOURNALISTS

“Your job is to keep Singapore safe, secure, and the public protected… we must never forget the fundamentals – integrity, a sense of mission and a sense of purpose, to make Singapore a home for all our people.”

PHOTO © HULTON-DEUTSCH COLLECTION/CORBIS

— 2011, AT THE SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS’ MESS DINING-IN

“Whoever governs Singapore must have that iron in him. Or give it up. This is not a game of cards. This is your life and mine. I’ve spent a whole lifetime building this and as long as I’m in charge, nobody is going to knock it down.

— 1980, RALLY SPEECH AT RAFFLES PLACE

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FRONTLINE 40

ACE ACE Your Your Career Career ACE@RP is the continuing education and training (CET) arm of ACE@RP is the continuing education training (CET)amongst arm of Republic Polytechnic (RP). We promoteand lifelong learning Republicadults Polytechnic lifelong learning amongst working so that(RP). they We canpromote remain valuable participants in a working adults so economy. that they ACE@RP can remain valuable participants a knowledge-based offers various academic in and knowledge-based economy.

ACE@RP offers various academic and executive programmes for aspiring professionals. executive programmes for aspiring professionals.

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