AUSBE 2011 May Journal

Amalgamated Union of Statutory Board Employees

May Day 2011 MICA(P) 096/09/2009

Contents Messages Mr Lee Hsien Loong 05 Prime Minister, Singapore Mr Gan Kim Yong 09 Former Minister for Manpower and Current Minister for Health Mr Stephen Lee 13 President, Singapore National Employers Federation and Chairman, Singapore Business Federation Mr John De Payva 17 President, National Trades Union Congress Mr Lim Swee Say 19 Secretary-General, National Trades Union Congress Mr Abdul Rahim Farid 21 President, AUSBE Mr N Thurairajasingam 23 General Secretary, AUSBE Mr Yeo Guat Kwang 25 Executive Secretary, AUSBE Ms Tan Poh Hong 27 Chief Executive Officer, Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority Dr John Keung 29 Chief Executive Officer, Building and Construction Authority Mr Tan Peng Yam 31 Chief Executive, Defence Science & Technology Agency Mr Yeo Yek Seng 33 Acting Chief Executive, Energy Market Authority Mr Ang Hak Seng 35 Chief Executive Officer, Health Promotion Board

2011 features 51 12 Labour MPs Win Parliamentary Seats 52 NTUC50 MAY DAY RALLY 2011 57 Greater Perks For Low Income, Older Workers 59 Celebrating 50 Extraordinary Years 61 Retirement and Re-employment Act 63 Enhanced Benefits from AUSBE 64 HPB CA 2011 67 EMA Seals Fourth CA 68 Farewell to EMA CEO Mr Lawrence Wong 68 Congratulations!

69 EMA Boss Signs for Union Membership 71 Revised Salary Framework for EMA Support Staff 72 Rewarded for Exemplary Partnership: LTA 75 Speed, Pace and Stamina – AUSBE Runners Have It All! 76 AUSBE’s 4th Futsal Tournament 79 There’s Always Something for Everyone!

80 AUSBE New Members List

Dr John C W Lim 37 Chief Executive Officer, Health Sciences Authority Radm (NS) Ronnie Tay 39 Chief Executive Officer, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore Ms Liew Woon Yin 41 Director-General, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

Editorial Board Editor: N. Thurairajasingam Members: Abdul Rahim Farid, Yeo Guat Kwang, G. Haridass, Tay Ah Lek Designer: The Write Stuff Pte Ltd Printer: Flexi-Pagination & Design MICA (P) 096/09/2009

Mr Chew Hock Yong 43 Chief Executive, Land Transport Authority Mr Lam Yi Young 45 Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Ms Elaine Ng 47 Chief Executive, National Library Board Mr Vincent Hoong 49 Chief Executive, Singapore Land Authority

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Fortunately, Asia should remain stable and vibrant, boosted

by China and India. Singapore’s economy should continue to do well this year. Our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 8.5 per cent in the first quarter. Businesses are seeing high demand, and needing more workers. Hence, the labour market is expected to remain tight. Firms will have to innovate their products, restructure their operations and upgrade their workers to remain competitive.

Inflation has been higher than we wished, but hopefully will moderate later this year. The stronger Singapore dollar will help to mitigate imported inflation. Businesses have responded well to the Government’s efforts to hold down prices of basic essentials. The $3.2 billion “Grow & Share” package will help households cope with the higher cost of living. For most lower and middle-income households, the package should more than make up for the higher cost of living this year.

Mr Lee Hsien Loong Prime Minister, Singapore Standing United – The Singapore Way Prime Minister’s May Day Message

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010 has been a good year for Singapore and its workers.

The economy grew robustly, and many jobs were created across many sectors. Workers enjoyed good wage settlements and bonuses, and the Central Provident Fund (CPF) rate is going up to 36 per cent. Given this strong rebound, it was right for companies to reward workers fairly. This is the Singapore way, where all of us – managers and workers, employers and unions, Government and the people – stand together in bad times, and share the benefits in good times.

Looking ahead, our prospects are bright, but there are some storm clouds on the horizon. The United States (US) economy is turning a corner. But in Europe, Portugal is now under pressure, after Greece and Ireland. Troubles in these and potentially other European economies will hold back the entire European Union (EU) for some time to come.

Japan’s recent tsunami and nuclear crises will have some effect on regional economies. Upheavals in the Middle East have already pushed up energy prices and can potentially destabilise a crucial region of the world, with even graver consequences.

In the long term, how well Singapore does depends on our policies and politics. We have to implement the right policies – to transform the economy, raise productivity and upgrade our workers. We also need the right politics – to produce governments that pursue sound policies, a stable environment for growth and confidence in Singapore’s long-term prospects.

Singapore has succeeded for many years because good government and good policies have led to better jobs and better lives, which in turn consolidated support for good government and good policies. We have to keep this virtuous cycle going.

We aim to grow not for its own sake, but so as to raise the standards of living of our people across the board. Without growth, we would lack resources to invest in our future, and to help Singaporeans in need. But even with growth, we must make a concerted effort to enable all Singaporeans to benefit: through social programmes like home ownership, education and affordable health care, as well as through special measures like the “Grow & Share” package when the economy does exceptionally well.

We also have Workfare to enhance the income of low-wage workers, and encourage them to make the effort to upgrade themselves. In addition, the Workfare Special Bonus in the recent Budget will give an extra boost to these workers over the next three years, especially older ones. Over time, we will continue improving the Workfare scheme to benefit more workers.

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Mr Lee Hsien Loong Prime Minister, Singapore

But the most effective way to keep on raising incomes is through upgrading skills and productivity. The tripartite partners are focused on this, and the National Productivity and Continuing Education Council (NPCEC) is making good progress. The Government is investing heavily in Continuous Education and Training (CET), for both rankand-file workers as well as professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs). Industry associations, businesses, unions and government agencies are working together, sector by sector, to upgrade jobs and workers’ skills. I encourage workers to take up the CET opportunities, master new skills, and benefit from the better-paying jobs that we are creating.

Our politics have looked after the interests of our workers.

Politics not just in the sense of parties and elections, but in the sense of Singaporeans understanding what their future depends on, and supporting leaders who will work with them to secure their future. And in the sense of upholding key institutions like the tripartite partners, so that we are resilient when confronted by challenges, and emerge from crises tougher and more united.

Our unions make a major contribution. The Labour Movement has been a key partner in Singapore’s success over the last five decades. In this 50th Anniversary year of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), it is timely for Singaporeans to remember and appreciate the sacrifices and contributions of unions and workers all these years.

This year also marks 50 years of the PAP-NTUC partnership.

This unique symbiotic relationship has produced successive PAP Governments that have improved the lives of workers beyond recognition. Workers have had a strong voice in national policy-making, and the NTUC has represented workers more constructively and effectively than in most other countries. Let us continue working together to grow the economy, create more good jobs and secure a brighter future together for many years to come.

I wish all Singaporeans a Happy May Day.

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Singapore’s economy is expected to grow by between 4 per cent and 6 per cent this year. However, there could be significant volatility in the global economy with the crisis in Japan, and the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.

Economies are also facing inflationary pressures. We must remain vigilant in monitoring these developments and be ready to respond if global growth falters.

Mr Gan Kim Yong Former Minister for Manpower and Current Minister for Health

Despite these challenges, our strong headstart in the recovery has positioned us well to achieve our vision of transforming our economy through productivity enhancements and creating inclusive growth. Companies will need to proactively drive productivity improvement by innovating and transforming their products and processes.

Workers and unions must also play their part by adopting new work methods, re-skilling and up-skilling. In this regard, continuing education and training (CET) plays an important role. In particular, we are working through the unions to reach out to low-wage workers so that they can benefit from the Workfare Training Support (WTS) scheme.

Encouraging them to come forward and participate in the upgrading programmes under WTS will be fundamental in helping these workers improve their productivity and raise their wages. The Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) as well as the Workfare Special Bonus (WSB) will help to encourage these workers to continue working.

ast year, Singapore’s economy grew by 14.5 per cent.

This came on the back of the worst global recession we had ever seen since independence. The remarkable turnaround was made possible, primarily because our tripartite partners - the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) worked in close concert with the Government to implement the right policies swiftly.

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Our efforts go beyond helping rank-and-file workers.

Recently, we also introduced a new comprehensive programme the Skills Training for Excellence Programme (STEP) to provide more focused training support to professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs). STEP brings together best-in-class institutions and higher quality courses which will help enhance the capabilities and employability of our PMETs.

The tripartite partners worked together to help employers save jobs and prepare workers for the recovery by using the downturn to upgrade their skills. As a result, overall unemployment rate improved in 2010 to 2.2 per cent, compared to 3 per cent in 2009. Overall employment increased by 3.9 per cent with 115,900 jobs added. More Singaporeans are employed today than ever before. Our strong tripartite partnership has once again proven to be Singapore’s best strategy for weathering the uncertain economic winds.

The tripartite partners have also worked together to prepare employers and workers for re-employment. I am heartened to note that most employers, particularly the larger companies and the unionised firms, have adopted the Tripartite Guidelines on the Re-employment of Older Employees. For those who need help and advice, the tripartite partners are providing targeted assistance with the ACCELERETE (ACCELErating Re-Employment through Tripartite Efforts) programme. The programme aims to help employers align their human resource policies and reemployment practices to the Tripartite Guidelines.

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Mr Gan Kim Yong Former Minister for Manpower and Current Minister for Health

NTUC has come a long way in the past 50 years to safeguard and enhance the interests of Singapore workers.

As a tripartite partner, NTUC has also made significant contributions towards nation-building, and the economic and social progress of Singapore. I congratulate and commend NTUC on its achievements. NTUC’s milestone celebration is also an apt occasion for the tripartite partners to re-affirm our commitment towards maintaining our collaborative spirit which has benefited businesses, workers and the economy. In the next phase of this ongoing journey, we should continue to leverage on our strong tripartite partnership to raise our productivity and achieve inclusive growth for the benefit of all.

Happy 50th Anniversary NTUC, and a Happy May Day to one and all!

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In the most recent 2008/2009 recession, the strong tripartite cooperation in managing excess manpower was again evident. Government drew on its reserves for the Jobs Credit scheme to support employment. About 4,800 employers and 334,000 workers benefitted from the training under the Skills Programme for Upgrading and Resilience (SPUR) and as many as 26,500 workers went on shorter workweek or temporary layoff at one point to help companies cut costs and avoid retrenchments.

Retrenchments moderated to 20,000. Fortunately, the recovery came and we were able to seize growth opportunities quickly with a better skilled workforce.

Mr Stephen Lee President, Singapore National Employers Federation

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n 2010, the Singapore economy rebounded strongly by 14.5 per cent after contracting by 0.8 per cent in 2009. The strong recovery is due in part to the strong tripartism that exists among and between the Government, the Labour Movement and employers.

Over the last 25 years, the tripartite partners had faced four recessions together and taken measures to help both companies and workers ride through each crisis. In 1987, we took the drastic measure of cutting employers’ Central Provident Fund (CPF) contribution rate by 15 percentage points to improve our wage cost competitiveness. This was very difficult on workers but the Labour Movement held the ground. In 1998, where the number of workers retrenched hit a record high of 29,000, we developed the Tripartite Guidelines on Managing Excess Manpower and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) initiated the Skills Redevelopment Programme to help workers to be re-skilled, re-deployed and re-employed. In the aftermath of the recession in 2001, we pressed on with economic and wage restructuring to strengthen our competitiveness.

We have faced each recession together, taken tough measures to help companies stay afloat, saved jobs and helped workers to upgrade. In the good years, we have together trained the workforce, created good jobs and prepared for the future. Employers have also rewarded workers with wage increases and bonuses for their contributions. The Labour Movement led by NTUC has played a key role in creating an environment that attracts investments, in restructuring and upgrading the economy, in creating better jobs and in securing better benefits and wages for workers.

As a small and open economy, we will continue to be susceptible to changes in the global economic environment.

Our close cooperation, flexibility and our resilience must be nurtured and further strengthened to enable us to cope with and overcome future challenges so that we can sustain growth.

One of our key challenges is to raise productivity by two to three per cent per annum to support income growth of workers in real terms by 30 per cent in the year 2020. While it is the primary responsibility of management to lead in productivity improvements, the support and cooperation of unions and workers are crucial. NTUC has taken the lead by championing a Cheaper Better Faster economy.

On the ground, union leaders have been working with management on productivity improvement initiatives and gain-sharing for workers. More employers must take the initiative to lead in the productivity drive, engage their workers and seek to entrench a culture of productivity at their workplaces.

A second challenge is to share the fruits of productivity fairly among all workers to ensure inclusive growth.

Employers need to manage diversity to strengthen

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Mr Stephen Lee President, Singapore National Employers Federation

cohesion at the workplace and enable everyone to contribute to the best of his or her abilities. NTUC’s Inclusive Growth Programme will go a long way in helping to build an inclusive workforce. I call on employers to support this effort.

A third challenge is to give all workers the opportunities to upgrade their skills so that they can continue to contribute and work for as long as they are able. This includes the professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs), who form 52 percent of our workforce. PMETs also need to update and upgrade their skills in the fast-changing economy. Thanks to the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), more training opportunities and skill upgrading paths are now available to all workers. Workers and employers alike must make use of these opportunities and transform the workforce into one that is highly skilled.

Over the last 50 years, the Labour Movement has gone from strength to strength. It has played a vital role in creating a harmonious industrial relations climate that has supported economic growth and brought many benefits to workers. It has also defied the global trend of declining union membership by growing it to a movement of 60 affiliated unions and 615,000 members. Together with its 12 social enterprises and four related organisations, NTUC also helps its members to stretch their dollars and enhance their employability. NTUC has indeed achieved the better part of its vision of securing a better life for all workers.

On behalf of the 2,000 corporate members of the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF), I wish NTUC and the Labour Movement a very happy 50th Anniversary. SNEF looks forward to our continuing partnership to raise productivity, and to create and sustain inclusive growth.

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How have we been able to achieve all this, against all odds? The key factor is our uniquely Singapore brand of tripartism, one that has proven itself through many trials and downturns. Every downturn, our strong tripartite partnership enabled us to recover swiftly to minimise the pain to workers. This is widely recognised.

What is less well known is that the foundation for tripartism lies in our symbiotic relationship with the People’s Action Party (PAP). This symbiotic relationship was born in 1961, when the Barisan Sosialis broke away from PAP and was allied to SATU. NTUC was also founded in that same year, backed by PAP. In fact, many of the founding members of NTUC were PAP members.

Mr John De Payva President, National Trades Union Congress

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he National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) celebrates our 50th Anniversary this year. Not many organisations manage to survive for half a century. Far fewer manage to flourish for so long.

When NTUC was founded 50 years ago, the outlook was bleak for us. With the split of the Singapore Trades Union Congress then into NTUC and the Singapore Association of Trade Unions (SATU), NTUC was very much the underdog.

The vast majority of the union ground was with procommunist SATU and not with NTUC. At that point, not many would have dared to predict the survival of NTUC, much less expect us to grow into a strong and progressive labour movement 50 years on.

Yet this is precisely what happened. Today, our progressive approach to work towards win-win outcomes in a constructive tripartite arrangement has gained international recognition. Many union movements around the world have come to realise that our approach is more constructive to furthering the welfare and interests of workers.

Today, this symbiotic relationship celebrates its 50th Anniversary as well. It is an opportune time for us to remember the basis for this symbiotic relationship. The foundation for this symbiotic relationship lies in the common goal that both NTUC and PAP share to better the lives of workers in Singapore through concrete actions, policies and programmes that focus on enhancing the longterm interests of workers.

This symbiotic relationship is a conscious choice and decision on both sides. NTUC recognises that the PAP Government has the welfare of workers at heart, and PAP recognises NTUC as a progressive labour movement that supports sustainable policies to enhance Singapore’s competitiveness, which would benefit Singapore workers in the long run. For 50 years, we have affirmed this symbiotic relationship, as it has stood the test of time and many trials together. The most recent was the downturn of 2008/2009 where the PAP Government again acted upon its philosophy of minimising the pain to workers through the massive Resilience Package.

So brothers and sisters, as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary this May Day, let us re-affirm the role of the PAP-NTUC symbiotic relationship in delivering better lives for workers in Singapore.

Happy 50th birthday, NTUC and Happy May Day to all!

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downturn together to minimise the pain on our workers and businesses. In good times, we grow the economic pie together and share the gains.

This uniquely Singapore approach to tripartism has served us well. It enables us to keep growing our economy and keep sharing the fruits of our progress with our workers and our people.

Looking ahead, there is much more we want to achieve for ourselves, our families and our children. However, the journey forward will only get harder. The world of the future offers not only exciting opportunities but also daunting challenges and uncertainties like the re-shaping of the global economy, a longer lifespan and a widening income gap.

Mr Lim Swee Say Secretary-General, National Trades Union Congress

This year, we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC).

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e have come a long way. Singapore is a small market, yet our economy is one of the fastest growing in the world. Our population is small, yet our workforce is one of the best and our unemployment rate is among the lowest.

We are not endowed with any natural resources but we educate, train and develop our manpower into our most precious asset. We have limited land with a dense population, yet we enjoy high home ownership and live in a green, clean and safe Singapore.

To keep succeeding, it is critical that we become FUTURE READY. Our economy must become more productive and innovative, our workforce more skilful and adaptable, and our tripartism more united and stronger.

The same applies to the Labour Movement. Our union membership is growing. Our labour leadership is selfrenewing. Our standing in the global labour fraternity is improving. But we are not and must not become complacent. We have started the journey to be FUTURE READY by becoming probably the first and only labour movement in the world that is able to serve all collars, all ages and all nationalities of workers as one inclusive movement.

Together, let us keep transforming our economy, creating good jobs and re-skilling our workers.

Together, let us strive for better jobs, better pay and better lives, now and into the future.

Together, let us be FUTURE READY.

Happy 50th birthday, NTUC! Happy May Day, fellow workers of Singapore!

These achievements have not come easy. They are the result of many years of hard work and team work – by our workers and people, investors and businesses, unions and Government. In bad times, we upturn the

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he clarion call to “Do Good, Do Well, Do Together and Do More” is more than just a catchy phrase or tagline.

It is a philosophy, an ethos we try to internalise, live by and exemplify in the way we perform our duties and live out our roles.

This has been a mainstay for the Labour Movement – ringing true especially for unions whose main objectives include that of serving workers and their employers.

We ‘Do Good’ and ‘Do Well’ by engaging our members and their employers in constructive dialogues; reconciling needs through well thought-out and well defined collective agreements drafted in accordance with national, Government objectives and policies.

Mr Abdul Rahim Farid President, AUSBE

We ‘Do Together’ through Leader-Management Relations by advocating feedback and a continuous flow of input from our branches and well as through joint activities under the AUSBE umbrella. For as much as an individual depends on his/her organisation, the organisation depends on the individual and collective efforts of each and every one of its members.

We ‘Do More’ in arranging for better benefits such as the increase in medical insurance coverage as well as ‘Doing more good – together’ to help boost the quality of life of our members.

Indeed, good things can come from purposeful labour.

Happy May Day!

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he General Elections (GE 2011) took the nation by storm as over 2.42 million viewers tuned in to watch Mediacorp’s coverage of the elections on 7 May of which fourteen PAP Labour MP candidates contested in eight GRCs and one SMC. In what proved to be an extremely eventful month, May Day events took place against the backdrop of a robustly contested GE 2011.

For us at AUSBE, the union was also tenaciously preparing for GE 2011 - eagerly anticipating the results of Ang Mo Kio GRC, where our Executive Secretary, Mr Yeo Guat Kwang was contesting as a candidate in a six member team headed by PM Lee. Our heartfelt congratulations to Mr Yeo and his team members on a well fought victory! We know that he will do his very best for the residents of Ang Mo Kio.

Mr N Thurairajasingam General Secretary, AUSBE

NTUC celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with fitting tributes to the individuals who have had the endurance, determination, doggedness, vision and foresight to enabling NTUC become the conglomerate it is today.

AUSBE too remains proud of the achievements of our members. As you may read in the pages that follow, LTA received model partnership awards in both individual and institutional categories at NTUC 50’s Model Partnership Awards Ceremony; while AUSBE clinched champions’ medals in the 10km team of six category in U Run 2010/11.

All these awards mean little if seen on their own. But if seen in light from the perspective of collective efforts of like-minded individuals pulling hearts and minds together to achieve specific goals and objectives, they become infinitely meaningful.

The union has also included the Parliament bill on the Retirement and Re-employment Act, which for civil service and statutory boards will take effect from 1 July 2011. We will work closely with our management partners to fulfil this initiative from the Labour Movement.

And so, this journal is a tribute to our tripartite partners, and to the men and women who have and who continue to contribute to the growth and sustenance of AUSBE – enabling us to do the good work we do.

Thank you and very Happy Labour Day!

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he volatility of the global market influenced by external factors and global events which lie outside our means, are less certain and less predictable. I am glad that Singapore, with a united labour movement and a strong tripartite relationship, has managed to pull through the Asian, and global financial crises, and the world recession over the last decade. We are on course to achieving four to six per cent growth for this year.

As part of a gamut of efforts to bolster our level of preparedness and resilience to global uncertainties, aside from distributing handouts and extending the retirement age, the re-employment act was introduced earlier this year to help older workers gain re-employment.

Mr Yeo Guat Kwang Executive Secretary, AUSBE

For lower wage workers, skills upgrading programmes are introduced to boost one’s employability in order to earn a better living while adding value to the companies which employ them.

Moving forward, the union leaders will continue to seek the support of tripartite partners to progress and create better jobs for Singaporeans.

Happy Labour Day to one and all!

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I am pleased to join AUSBE in commemorating May Day 2011.

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VA stepped into 2011 with a new organisation structure, along with our new mission and vision which were unveiled in 2010. These changes have put AVA in a better position to take on the challenges of an ever changing world. In this aspect, our strong partnership with the Union has been important in ensuring a smooth transition for our staff.

Ms Tan Poh Hong Chief Executive Officer, Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority

2011 is indeed a challenging year for AVA. With rising global food prices and disasters in various parts of the world, our dedicated staff have worked tirelessly to ensure a resilient supply of safe food for Singapore. Hence, at AVA, we firmly believe that our staff is our greatest asset.

Indeed, one of the key thrusts of our mission is to nurture and inspire staff to be the best that they can be. Moving forward, one of AVA’s focus would be to raise a high performance and excellent organisation – one that will remain nimble and agile amidst the changing environment.

AVA has always viewed the Union as an invaluable partner in our staff engagement efforts. We have continued to build on the good union-management relationship, engaging the Union through various channels such as regular meetings and dialogues, breakfast sessions, and joint training events.

We recognise that the Union is an important channel for staff feedback, and believe in working closely with the Union in implementing policies and plans that improve the well-being of our staff. Joint staff briefings are held with the Union to explain new policies, and this year, we will be embarking on the renewal of the collective agreement for the continued interest of our staff.

With the harmonious union-management partnership, I am confident that AVA will be even better placed to fulfil our mission as the guardian of safe food, healthy animal and plants for Singapore.

I wish all AUSBE members a Happy May Day 2011.

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It is my pleasure to join AUSBE in celebrating May Day this year.

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s part of the national productivity movement, BCA is championing the transformation of the construction industry through the Construction Productivity Roadmap.

Our staff have worked tirelessly in implementing many new initiatives and programmes under this new roadmap. We are pleased to have our ever supportive Union, AUSBE, who have worked closely with us to help in achieving our goals.

We also look forward to the successful completion of our 4th Collective Agreement this year which would mark another milestone in our strong relationship.

Dr John Keung Chief Executive Officer, Building and Construction Authority

BCA will continue to support AUSBE by granting its branch officials/members unrecorded leave to attend industrial relation courses/seminars and time-off to attend union meetings and union-related activities. We will also continue to facilitate AUSBE branch membership development by providing opportunities to hold membership recruitment drives during Staff Conferences, Staff Induction and other staff events. We will continue to support and participate in the various recreational activities organised by our AUSBE branch committee.

On behalf of BCA, I wish AUSBE every success in the year ahead and all AUSBE members a very Happy Labour Day.

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DSTA is pleased to join AUSBE in celebrating May Day 2011.

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ur people are at the very heart of our organisation. It is through their dedication, hard work and creativity that DSTA is continually able to support the Singapore Armed Forces in their crucial role of safeguarding the defence and security of our nation. DSTA therefore remains committed to bringing out the best in our people by providing rewarding and enriching careers, in an environment that supports and encourages them to strive for their aspirations. We firmly believe that it is by investing in our people and rallying them towards a shared purpose that we are able to bring our organisation to greater heights.

Mr Tan Peng Yam Chief Executive, Defence Science & Technology Agency

In 2010, DSTA successfully renewed its Singapore Innovation Class (I-Class) and Singapore Quality Class (SQC) certification. Besides meeting the standards for recertification, DSTA has now been awarded the SQC Star.

This achievement would not have been possible without the contributions of our people.

We look forward to our continued partnership with AUSBE, to build upon what has been achieved in the past to meet our shared challenges ahead.

I wish AUSBE and all their members a happy May Day.

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It’s my pleasure to join AUSBE in celebrating May Day 2011.

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USBE and EMA have a strong partnership based on our common belief that people are our most valued assets. As EMA enters its 10th year of operation in 2011, we are grateful for the many important contributions that our employees have made towards our growth and success. The capabilities of our people, their passion and commitment are pivotal in enabling EMA to develop an energy landscape that is forward-looking, innovative and vibrant for the benefit of all Singaporeans.

Mr Yeo Yek Seng Acting Chief Executive, Energy Market Authority

Earlier this year, EMA in consultation with AUSBE introduced a new compensation framework for its support staff. The revised compensation framework enhances career progression for staff and ensures competitiveness in remuneration with both public and private sector organisations. Together with the enhanced employee benefits, the revised compensation framework would enable EMA to attract and retain talents. EMA also signed a new Collective Agreement with AUSBE in 2011. The negotiations leading to the signing of the Collective Agreement were carried out in a constructive and friendly manner. It reflects the mutual understanding and harmonious relationship EMA has with AUSBE and I hope this will continue to strengthen in the years ahead.

On behalf of EMA, I would like to wish all AUSBE members a very Happy May Day!

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It is my pleasure to join AUSBE in celebrating Labour Day 2011.

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Mr Ang Hak Seng Chief Executive Officer, Health Promotion Board

mproving productivity is a priority for Singapore, and having a healthy population is key to ensuring our workers can contribute effectively in the workforce. This requires the support and contribution of all sectors of society, and HPB has proactively engaged the people, private and public sectors in promoting a healthy lifestyle among Singaporeans. These include several breakthroughs, such as the first Healthier Hawker Centre in Yuhua and the first Asian Mental Wellbeing Scale. At the workplaces, HPB has partnered with the Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation (SMa) to engage both the employers and employees to promote and maintain good health practices.

All these initiatives would not have been made possible without the hard work and dedication of our staff and the support from AUSBE. We believe that our staff are the key to our success, and HPB continues to invest heavily in the learning and development of our employees. HPB’s winning of the Singapore HR Institute’s Awards in Learning & Human Capital Development and in Talent Management, Retention & Succession Planning bear testimony to our efforts.

HPB also continues to promote a culture of healthy living among its employees, and recent measures include efforts to convert our HQ into a health promoting building, with healthier catering and facilities to encourage physical activity.

In March 2011, HPB signed its 3rd Collective Agreement with AUSBE, and this marks yet another milestone in working collectively as strategic partners to promote the overall well-being of HPB staff. Enhancements made include the increase in the Flexible Benefits quantum and Self-Improvement Allowance for certain schemes of staff.

I am glad to say that the responses to these changes have been highly positive, and I look forward to collaborating with AUSBE to explore other opportunities that will contribute to a healthier and more productive workforce.

On behalf of HPB, I would like to wish AUSBE every success in the years ahead and a Happy Labour Day to all.

Stay Healthy and Be Happy!

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On the occasion of this year’s May Day celebrations, I would like to convey the Health Sciences Authority’s deep appreciation for the excellent work of the labour movement in forging a strong harmonious tripartite relationship.

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Dr John C W Lim Chief Executive Officer, Health Sciences Authority

011 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). HSA has been able to focus on its mission of protecting and advancing public health because of the existing strong partnership and understanding with AUSBE throughout this past decade. Together, we have managed to prevail in an operating environment marked by various health, social and economic upheavals. The level of trust, respect and transparency has been exceptional with AUSBE and it is not something we take for granted. We need to continue to nurture this relationship as we prepare for the decade ahead. We believe that a strong future focus grounded in a strong culture of scientific and professional excellence will enable us to succeed. Our greatest asset is the strong team of talented and dedicated people who make up the HSA Family.

AUSBE-HSA branch has gone out of its way to celebrate HSA’s 10th Anniversary by contributing to HSA’s 10th Anniversary night, as well as distributing vouchers to AUSBE-HSA branch union members to commemorate this significant milestone in HSA’s history.

Our tripartite understanding and mutual respect are to be cherished, and I am sure we will continue to work together to ensure that our people remain the most important resource to HSA.

I take this opportunity to wish AUSBE and all its members a Happy Labour Day 2011!

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The growth of infocomm industry also creates ample career opportunities for both infocomm and non-infocomm professionals and worker. In 2010, infocomm employment grew by 0.4% to reach 141,300. According to Frost and Sullivan’s forecast, the Singapore’s infocomm industry manpower will grow at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate of 5.4% till 2015.

Infocomm is an integral part of Singapore life. In terms of infocomm usage, as at 2010, about 84% of resident households have access to at least one computer at home.

Approximately 82% of households have Internet access, with almost all of such households connected to the Internet using broadband. Today, almost all enterprises leverage on computing power and broadband access to support their business operations and competitive edge.

RADM(NS) Ronnie Tay Chief Executive Officer, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore

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am once again pleased to join the May Day 2011 celebrations with the Amalgamated Union of Statutory Board Employees (AUSBE). A strong tripartite relationship among the Government, employers and employees has helped to meet the economic challenges in the past year. The good rapport between AUSBE and IDA has contributed to IDA’s work in growing the infocomm industry in Singapore and in enabling our national economic and social development.

Moving forward, the infocomm landscape is set for even more exciting changes. With the rollout of the NextGen Nationwide Broadband Network, consumers and businesses can look forward to a multitude of services delivered over an ultra-high speed broadband network.

The infrastructure, together with emerging technologies such as Cloud Computing, Business Analytics and Green ICT, will foster the creation of Next Generation services and knowledge capital.

As we celebrate May Day 2011, I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to AUSBE and all IDA staff who have contributed significantly through their fine efforts in creating a robust and vibrant infocomm ecosystem. I look forward to a continued close working relationship with AUSBE that will foster further collaboration, so as to bring Singapore’s infocomm development to even greater heights.

Infocomm remains a strong pillar that supports the economic growth of Singapore. In 2009, Singapore’s infocomm industry revenue grew by 8.0% to reach $62.74 billion. It continues to play a significant role in the nation’s economy, contributing 7.4% to Singapore’s GDP as of 3rd quarter last year, with Value-Add growing at 13%.

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It is my great pleasure to join AUSBE in celebrating May Day 2011.

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he Singapore economy has recovered strongly and performed well in 2010. Amid the strong recovery, many organizations face the challenge of retaining their quality workforce. The same applies to IPOS. We value our staff as our key assets and are committed to continue to engage, nurture, groom and develop them to their fullest potential.

IPOS signed the first Collective Agreement with AUSBE in 2006. Since then, we have been able to uphold a harmonious 3-way relationship with AUSBE and our staff.

This reflects the mutual understanding and respect all three parties have for one another and I certainly look forward to strengthening this relationship further as we move into our 10th year Anniversary this year.

Ms Liew Woon Yin Director – General, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

On behalf of IPOS, I wish AUSBE continued success and all its members a Happy Labour Day.

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I’m pleased to join AUSBE and its members in celebrating May Day this year.

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TA has made good progress over the last 3 years in delivering the Land Transport Mater Plan (LTMP). We have reached several key milestones, including the opening of Circle line stages 1 to 3, implementation of distance fares, completion of the Mandatory Give Way to Buses Scheme and completion of the review of the rail financing framework to support the expansion of the rail network.

Mr Chew Hock Yong Chief Executive, Land Transport Authority

In 2011, we will complete the Jurong East Modification project (JEMP) by May, and the Circle Line stages 4 and 5 (from Marymount to Harbourfront) will open by October.

With the completion of the JEMP, commuters will have a shorter wait for trains along the North-South and East-West lines and a more comfortable ride during peak periods. We will also introduce more trains into our MRT System and more bus services, construct various new roads, and put in place various facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.

We are able to achieve progress on various fronts only because we have an excellent team of dedicated and committed officers. Human Capital is critical to our deliverables under the LTMP. I am pleased that LTA has built a good labour management (LMR) relationship with our partner, AUSBE over the years. As a testament to our good LMR, LTA won the NTUC 50 Model Partnership Awards together with our Partner, AUSBE at this year’s May Day. This award recognised organisations that worked with their partners to increase employment rate, develop a more productive and better skilled workforce, and thus create a more inclusive workplace.

Together with AUSBE, we will continue to engage and develop our staff to reach their maximum potential and create a positive employment experience in a peoplecentric culture as we work towards building a more peoplecentred land transport system for Singapore.

On behalf of LTA, I would like to take this opportunity to wish AUSBE members a Happy May Day.

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010 was a positive year as the Singapore maritime industry continued to do well. We achieved another year of good growth in vessel arrival tonnage, container throughput, bunker sales and ships registered under the Singapore flag.

Singapore retained its lead as the world’s busiest port by vessel arrival tonnage. Vessel arrival tonnage increased by 7.5% to reach a record 1.92 billion gross tons (GT) in 2010.

Container traffic reached 28.4 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), a 9.9% increase over 2009. Singapore remained the world’s top bunkering port, with total bunker sales for the year reaching a record 40.9 million tonnes, an increase of 12.3% compared with 2009. The Singapore Registry of Ships remains one of the world’s top ship registries with total shipping tonnage with the Singapore Registry reaching 48.8 million GT as at 31 December 2010, an increase of 6.9 % from the previous year.

Mr Lam Yi Young Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Our efforts to make Singapore an international maritime centre also saw positive results, with more shipping companies and maritime service providers expanding and setting up operations in Singapore. Singapore is now home to more than 5,000 maritime companies, including some 110 international shipping groups.

All these achievements would not have been possible without the hard work put in by our dedicated people.

Having a cohesive and motivated workforce that works together in unison is crucial to our strive towards achieving our mission, realising our vision and living our values.

Together, we can!

Credit must also be given to AUSBE for playing a positive role in working with MPA management to address the workplace concerns of our people. Our partnership with AUSBE is a key part of our commitment towards engaging, nurturing, developing and caring for our people. MPA looks forward to continuing this long-term strategic partnership with AUSBE.

On behalf of MPA, I wish AUSBE and all its members Happy Labour Day.

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On behalf of the management and staff of National Library Board (NLB), I would like to extend our best wishes to AUSBE as we commemorate May Day 2011.

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n a globalised economy, competition for jobs and business ventures has increased exponentially. To compete effectively, it is essential to have harmonious industrial relations, equip our workforce with relevant skills and knowledge, and embrace lifelong learning.

AUSBE has been invaluable in promoting good labour relations between its members and management partners.

The relationship between NLB and AUSBE has grown and we believe AUSBE is a key partner that helps NLB implement people-related initiatives.

Mrs Elaine Ng Chief Executive, National Library Board

A workforce that constantly pursues knowledge will not be left behind. At NLB, we are committed to providing for the knowledge and information needs of Singaporeans at all stages of their lives. In addition, NLB aims to provide opportunities for the personal and professional development of our employees. We are keen to offer re-employment to retired staff, flexi-work arrangements, and training that helps mature workers transit to reemployment.

We also place great emphasis on the well-being of our staff. We believe that happy employees are productive employees and we actively promote work-life harmony in NLB. We will continue to support AUSBE as it works for the betterment of its members and management partners. I am confident that the leadership of AUSBE will steer the Singapore workforce to capitalise on future opportunities and that AUSBEs members will be able to enjoy more good years.

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y colleagues and I at the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) congratulate the Amalgamated Union of Statutory Board Employees (AUSBE) for your excellent work and programmes in promoting healthy industrial relations, workers’ workfare and welfare.

2010 was an outstanding year for Singapore with strong economic growth. Much of Singapore’s economic competitiveness is the result of the special tripartite relationship between the Government, employers and the union such as AUSBE. SLA is committed to continuing its partnership with AUSBE. SLA will work with AUSBE on several initiatives this year.

For example, in early 2011, AUSBE’s representatives were invited to participate in briefing the SLA staff on the Revised Re-employment Guidelines which will take effect on 1 July 2011.

Mr Vincent Hoong Chief Executive, Singapore Land Authority

SLA has also been working with AUSBE to promote the benefits of union membership through road shows and during staff induction sessions for new staff. As a further incentive, our officers can also use their flexible benefits to pay their union membership subscription fees. SLA has also maintained open communication channels with our union colleagues who are kept informed on organisational initiatives through regular dialogues with SLA’s senior management.

SLA has also contributed to the NTUC U-Care Fund which provides assistance to the lower income union members and their families. This year, in conjunction with SLA’s 10th year anniversary celebrations, a special grant was made to AUSBE to facilitate its programmes.

My colleagues and I wish AUSBE and its members another productive year and a Happy May Day.

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12 Labour MPs Win Parliamentary Seats The recently hotly contested General Elections captured the minds and attention of millions of Singaporeans island-wide where a record 2.21 million voters headed to the polls on 7 May 2011 to cast their votes in a nationwide bid to elect the republic’s 12th Parliament.

Twelve PAP Labour MP candidates pulled through.

Among them were NTUC Secretary-General Mr Lim Swee Say, and NTUC Alignment Director (All Nationalities, Quality Worklife) and AUSBE Executive Secretary Mr Yeo Guat Kwang.

Mr Lim Swee Say led his team of Mr Raymond Lim, Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Dr Maliki Osman, and Ms Jessica Tan to victory over challengers from the Worker’s Party with 59,895 votes (54.83 per cent) to Worker’s Party’s 49,342 votes (45.17 per cent).

Said Mr Lim in heartfelt gratitude after results were announced: “Dear friends and supporters, on behalf of the East Coast GRC team, we thank you very much for standing by us the last five years – especially during the last nine days. To our residents in East Coast GRC, we thank you very much for giving us this mandate to serve you for the next five years.

We promise to do our very best. We will give our very best.

For those who did not vote for us this time round, we are sorry that our best was not good enough. We will try even harder the next five years. There is a lot we want to achieve for East Coast GRC and for Singapore. Together with

AUSBE would like to congratulate all PAP Labour MP candidates for their respective wins in this year’s elections: NTUC Assistant Secretary-General Seng Han Thong; NTUC Alignment Director (All Nationalities, Quality Worklife) Yeo Guat Kwang and NTUC’s e2i (Employment & Employability Institute) Chief Executive Officer Ang Hin Kee were part of the winning Ang Mo Kio GRC team led by PM Lee. Former NTUC Assistant Secretary-General and current Minister of State Josephine Teo and NTUC Alignment Director (No Collar,

everyone – the residents, the party activists and supporters, let us all work together to make East Coast GRC a better GRC and to make Singapore – a better Singapore! Together, we can create a better future for all Singaporeans!”

Elsewhere in Ang Mo Kio GRC, Mr Yeo was part of PM Lee Hsien Loong’s six member team together with Inderjit Singh, Seng Han Thong, Dr Intan Azura Mohktar, and Ang Hin Kee who won the mandate over a resilient Reform Party (RP) team led by Mr Alex Tan. The PAP won by 112,544 votes (69.33 per cent) to RP’s 49,779 votes (30.67 per cent) – a larger majority compared to the elections in 2006.

Said an elated Mr Yeo:”We

are heartened and grateful for the trust that Ang Mo Kio residents have placed in us.

It is our every intention to do our best to return their confidence in us by listening to them and working closely with them to build a happy, gracious and cohesive society.”

Care and Share) Zainudin Nordin were part of the winning Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC team led by former Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng.

Young NTUC Head (Strategies & Planning/ Youth Lab) Alex Yam was part of the winning Chua Chu Kang GRC team led by former Minister for Manpower and current Minister for Health Gan Kim Yong.

NTUC Secretary-General Lim Swee Say led the winning East Coast GRC team.

Former NTUC Deputy Secretary-General and current Minister of State Halimah Yacob was part of the winning Jurong GRC team led by Minister for Finance and current Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Limited Chief Executive Officer (Singapore) Seah Kian Peng was part of the winning Marine Parade GRC team led by Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong.

Healthcare Services Employees’ Union Executive Secretary Patrick Tay was part of the winning Nee Soon GRC team led by current Minister for Law and Foreign Affairs K. Shanmugam.

NTUC Industrial Relations Director (Special Duty) Zainal Sapari was part of the winning Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC team led by Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean.

NTUC Deputy Secretary-General Heng Chee How won in Whampoa SMC.

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NTUC50 MAY DAY RALLY 2011 It was a wonderful sight when a sea of colours thronged the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Sunday, 1 May 2011 at the NTUC50 May Day Rally.

An 8,500 strong crowd gathered for the ‘musthave’ annual event as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addressed unionists, employers, government representatives, and NTUC members. This year’s May Day celebration was made extra special with the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the National Trades Union Congress.

Recognising the critical role of tripartism in Singapore’s formula, PM Lee lauded the labour movement in particular for being a key partner: (L-R) Brothers Mohamed Zaki (NLB), Mok Chan Seng (SLA), Tan Teck Su (LTA), Liow Chin Chong (AVA), Low Bee Tiang (MPA) & Razali Bin Asim (NLB)

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“Our future depends on strong unions – forward-looking, and dynamic. This, in turn, depends on a strong NTUC that will renew itself with new leaders,”

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he said.

Noting NTUC’s initiatives to grow a new generation of members and develop future leaders, PM Lee discussed with NTUC Secretary-General Mr Lim Swee Say on how membership grow and the training of leaders can be further supported and developed.

Mr Lim responded with the suggestion of starting a new NTUC50 Development Fund. PM Lee, in agreement, announced that for every dollar the NTUC raises, the Government will contribute three times that amount. NTUC would need to raise $12.5 million and the Government would contribute $37.5 million. The fund’s total target is S$50 million.

“Keep it young, keep it strong, keep it relevant and effective. That is an investment for the future. This is also a symbol of the Government’s full support for the union movement and for Singapore workers,” he urged.

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Besides this, NTUC SG Lim Swee Say emphasised the importance of investing in people through education and training.

He announced in his May Day Rally speech that the CET centre in Jurong Lake District, would be called the Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability.

The naming of the institute is in tribute of the founding SecretaryGeneral who led the modernisation of the Labour Movement.

Together with its sister CET campus in the east, the Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability will become a one-stop hub for all workers to access skills training and upgrading as well as job opportunities. Both campuses will train up to 50,000 workers annually upon its slated completion in 2013.

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Greater Perks

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong unveiled several measures at the NTUC 50 May Day Rally at the Indoor Stadium on 1 May which seeks to address the concern of low-income workers by helping them cope with the rising cost of living and the pressures of inflation. Applicable also to the self-employed, the schemes aim to encourage employers to hire older workers and provide the option for older workers to continue working.

These measures – the result of the Government’s closely linked collaboration with the Labour Movement include Workfare top ups, Workfare special bonuses, re-employment legislation, and the Special Employment Credit (SEC).

In his speech, PM Lee explained in detail, the mechanics of the Workfare schemes: ”One big thing we are doing is Workfare - to top up wages especially for older workers and this year, on top of Workfare we have got the Workfare Special Bonus, which is another 50 per cent increase in the payout for workers this year and we have extra for next year and the year after as well. If an employee is 60 years and above and earning $1,000 a month, he or she will get $350 more from the Government every month. We will pay quarterly but it amounts to $350 every month. This translate to a one-third extra top-up to his pay beyond what his employer is paying him.”

For Low Income, Older Workers

“About six in ten of them (older workers) are employed and the unionised sector is taking the lead. More than 10,000 workers have been re-employed”, he said.

In addition, he reiterated the Government’s intent on helping older workers to get jobs and stay in jobs with the recent passing of the re-employment bill. With the new re-employment law, workers are able to work at least until the age of 65.

In addition, the SEC was introduced in the 2011 Budget to help employers readjust to the re-employment legislation as well as double as an incentive for employers to hire and retain workers aged 55 and above.

“We are also encouraging companies to adapt jobs so that they can use equipment which older workers are suited to because they are not so strong, not so flexible and tire easily,” added PM Lee.

Sharing his initial fears that older and lower income workers would be hard hit, especially during the recent global downturn, he was glad to note that these workers remained employed and more older workers found new jobs.

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Celebrating 50 Extraordinary Years It was a fitting way to celebrate its golden jubilee – recognising the veterans and stalwarts of NTUC as some 3,500 tripartite partners - Cabinet ministers, political leaders, labour leaders, unionists, organisations and key individuals reminisced and paid tribute to recipients of NTUC50’s Special Recognition Award.

Among those honoured for their enduring, determined, and visionary contributions were Singapore’s three prime ministers - Lee Kuan Yew, Goh Chok Tong and Lee Hsien Loong; President SR Nathan and other union leaders.

President De Payva gave special mention to Guest-ofHonour Minister Mentor (MM) Lee Kuan Yew who played a pivotal role in improving Singapore’s labour scene.

“MM Lee was the legal counsel for many unions in our early years fighting for the rights of workers, often waiving his professional fees before he entered politics.

When MM Lee was Prime Minister, he changed the confrontational labour relations approach to today’s collaborative approach between union and management.

“From uncertainty and unrest with no job security to speak of in the fifties, to a strong economy and steady employment today, MM Lee’s vision and commitment saw improvement in the quality of life for millions of Singapore workers…,” said President De Payva.

Prior to his speech at the celebratory dinner, guests received a glimpse of MM Lee’s past fiery, inspirational speeches that roused a young nation and Labour Movement in a short video. His message would turn out to be his ministerial bow as Minister Mentor as Mr Lee Kuan Yew and Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong announced the following day their decisions to step down from their ministerial positions.

“I have maintained my relationship with the unions and, as Prime Minister, I have always been mindful of

the interests of the workers and their unions,” said MM Lee. This formed the basis of the transformation from confrontation to co-operation and the development of the tripartite relationship “Today, I am happy to join you in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the NTUC. Those of you who were alive in the 1960s will remember that the NTUC nearly lost to SATU (Singapore Association of Trade Unions), led then by communist leftists.

“NTUC’s challenge now is to keep up with the fast pace of economic transformation. The world changes with technology and the fast rate of new technology introduces new lifestyles, new ways of communication, opens up people’s horizons and therefore change becomes faster and faster.

“And you have to help our young workers, including the old workers, professionals and rank-and-file to secure better jobs, better pay and live a better life for many more years to come. Finally, happy 50th Anniversary NTUC.” As Guest-of-Honour, MM Lee launched NTUC’s commemorative book, titled ‘U & Me’ with a simple signing ceremony. Showcasing the Labour Movement’s history, the book captured key milestones in NTUC’s 50 years and was dedicated to NTUC’s collaborators.

Said AUSBE General Secretary Mr N Thurairajasingam – a guest at NTUC’s 50th Anniversary Dinner :

“It was a momentous evening - recollecting NTUC’s journey - which calls to mind AUSBE’s links with the NTUC since 1996.

MM Lee has been an unflappable figurehead for Singapore and the labour movement and will always be remembered as such.”

The function was held on 13 May 2011, at the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort.

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Retirement and Re-employment Act New Bill Passed in Parliament It is now official. Employers in Singapore must offer to rehire their mature workers beyond the minimum legal retirement age of 62 years old following a bill that was passed on the Retirement and Re-employment Act (RRA) in Parliament on 11 January 2011.

Re-employment at or after the statutory retirement age of 62 years gives employees the opportunity to continue working up to age 65 in the first instance, and later up to age 67.

Implementation All statutory boards will be adopting these guidelines on re-employment at or after age 62 for the public service with effect from 1 July 2011.

The three criteria for re-employing eligible mature workers are:

While salaries upon re-employment are determined as follows:

The Tripartite Implementation Workgroup (TIWG) has issued guidelines on the re-employment of older employees, and the national legislation on re-employment will take effect in January 2012.

From its consultations with ministries, statutory boards and the public sector unions, the Public Service Division has drawn up guidelines to provide direction to ministries and statutory boards to implement re-employment ahead of the national legislation (with effect from 1 July 2011).

• Consistent and satisfactory work performance for the past three years with at least a “C” performance grading; • Medically fit to continue working; and • Good conduct in the last three years.

Officers should not have been found guilty of misconduct after formal disciplinary proceedings for the last three years.

Gross salary if officer is re-employed in the same scheme at

The same substantive grade A lower substantive grade Mid-point of the range/scale, or an Mid-point of the range/scale in which Above the mid-point of the range/ he is re-employed, or up to the midscale in which he is re-employed amount equivalent to 70% of the officer’s last drawn salary, whichever point of the next higher grade. is higher.

At or below the mid-point of the An amount equivalent to the officer’s last drawn salary. range/scale in which he is re-employed

Employment Assistant Payment (EAP) Eligible officers who are not offered re-employment upon their retirement at age 62, or are not re-employed up to the age of 63 years and 6 months, will be given a one-off Employment Assistant Payment (EAP) that is equivalent to three months of their salary, subject to a minimum and maximum amount of $4,500 and $10,000 respectively.

This is to ensure that eligible older workers who want to work, but are not rehired due to a lack of suitable job vacancies in the company will be duly compensated.

the one-off EAP quantum will be reduced to two months of their last drawn salary, subject to a minimum and maximum amount of $3,000 and $7,000 respectively.

The penalty for non-compliance of the RRA is S$10,000, while the fine for offences was raised to S$1,000 (up from S$500).

Workers with rehiring grievances can approach the Union or Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for help.

For eligible officers who are re-employed at least up to the age of 63 years and 6 months, but not up to age 65,

Visit www.mom.gov.sg/employment-practices/employment-rights-conditions/reemployment or call (65) 6438 5122 for more details.

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› BENEFITS ENHANCED

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AUSBE

AUSBE offers a wide range of welfare assistance schemes to provide financial aid to members and their families in times of need. We are always on the lookout to improve these schemes.

For example, with effect from 1 January 2011, claims under hospitalisation benefits in Welfare Scheme III have been revised upwards from $30 to $35 per day.

All members with at least one year of membership and who are not in arrears in subscription payments are eligible to apply for these benefits.

Welfare Scheme I (Death of Member’s Parent / C hild) Eligibility

Amount Claimable

(Limited to 2 claims each)

A) Hospitalisation Benefits

Death of Parent Death of Child

$150 $75

Welfare Scheme II (Death of Member) Period of Membership

> 1 to 10 Years > 10 Years

Welfare Scheme III (Hospitalisation, TCM and Personal Accident)

Days of Hospital Stay

Amount Claimable

(Including Private Hospitals)

First 10 days

$35 per day *

11th day onwards

$40 per day * (max 365 days)

* Subject to changes

Amount Claimable

B) Traditional Chinese Medicine $1,000 $1,500

Group Insurance Scheme NTUC GIFT is a group insurance policy for all union members for death or permanent and total disability that offers up to $30,000 and double coverage for union leaders.

From 1 January 2007, members can claim reimbursement of up to $25 per visit to any registered TCM practitioner in Singapore for treatment due to accident. Claims are capped at three visits in a policy year. Members can check if their doctor is a registered TCM practitioner at this website: http://www.tcmpb.gov. sg/tcm/. Claims are to be made within two months.

C) Personal Accident Additional cash benefit of $20,000 if member suffers permanent disablement or loss of life as a result of accident.

Members’ spouses are also covered up to $500.

Members must be below 65 years of age and with at least 6 months paid up membership.

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HPB CA 2011

by Ms Tan Chor Khim

On 25 March 2011, at 10am, close to 100 Health Promotion Board (HPB) senior management staff and comrades gathered eagerly at the HPB lecture hall to witness the much anticipated signing of the 2011 Collective Agreement (CA) between HPB and AUSBE. Acknowledging the cordial Labour Management Relations (LMR) in HPB, HPB CEO Mr Ang Hak Seng praised the committee for their excellent and hard work placed in negotiating the CA. This was the first time that comrades were invited to the signing ceremony and that a grant was promised to the Branch for member’s benefits. The enhanced benefits were greeted with much appreciation from members of staff.

HPB CEO Mr Ang Hak Seng

Executive Secretary Mr Yeo Guat Kwang and General Secretary Mr Singam also addressed the guests at the signing ceremony.

Referring to union work as a tough and thankless job, Mr Yeo emphasised the need to be “Passionate and Professional” (PAP) - pun intended.

AUSBE Executive Secretary Mr Yeo Guat Kwang

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In addition, Mr Singam called on HPB not to see the union as an obstacle but as an important co-worker in the pursuit for sound employee welfare.

Celebration after the signing

In celebration of the successful signing, the HPB management also pitched in with a generous reception.

AUSBE General Secretary Mr Singam

The signing of the CA

HPB Management Staff applaud in gracious support

The AUSBE-HPB Branch committee would like to express its deep appreciation to the HPB Management negotiating team led by CS Director Ms Tan Seok Lee for their devoted collaboration and IRO Sanjeev for helping enhance and improve staff benefits.

Comrades looking on

LMR - growing from strength to strength

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EMA Seals Fourth CA EMA recently renewed its Employees’ Collective Agreement (CA) with AUSBE. Held on 25 March 2011 at St James Power Station, the CA signing ceremony was attended by EMA management, staff, and union leaders.

Fourth in a series of CAs signed with AUSBE, the new CA, effective from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2013, heralds the inclusion of new and improved changes such as: Review of new salary framework for Support Staffs Enhancement of Long Service Award to include five years Long Service Award Re-employment in line with the government’s legislation to extend the retirement age to 65 years old with Public Service Division (PSD) guidelines Inclusion of a new switching allowance

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Farewell to EMA CEO Mr Lawrence Wong In sincere appreciation of his invaluable contributions and support, AUSBE would like to thank Mr Lawrence Wong and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Congratulations!

Mr Lawrence Wong was part of a five-member People’s Action Party (PAP) team who won the West Coast GRC by a margin of 33.1 per cent or 36,070 votes in the recent May 2011 General Election.

AUSBE would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr Chee Hong Tat on his new appointment as EMA CEO. We look forward to working closely to increase union membership in EMA and boosting bipartite relations.

Helmed by Minister Lim Hng Kiang, whose team members included Senior Minister of State S. Iswaran, two-term MP Arthur Fong and newcomers Ms Foo Mee Har, a banker, and former chief of the Energy Market Authority Mr Lawrence Wong, the team garnered 72,465 votes, or 66.6 per cent, defeating their competitors from the Reform Party (RP) led by Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam who acquired 33.4 per cent of votes (36,395 votes).

AUSBE congratulates Mr Lawrence Wong on his recent triumph and wishes him every success in his tenure as Member of Parliament for West Coast GRC.

Mr U Popathi (Branch Chairman) presenting the AUSBE Appreciation Plaque to Mr Lawrence Wong during the CE Farewell Lunch on 31 March 2011

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Popathi and his fellow AUSBE-EMA Branch Committee Members welcome EMA CEO as union member

EMA Boss Signs for Union Membership Newly appointed EMA CEO Mr Chee Hong Tat has signed up for union membership.

After taking over the Chief Executive position vacated by his predecessor Mr Lawrence Wong, Mr Chee declared his ardent and enthusiastic support by gamely signing up for union membership during AUSBE-EMA’s first lunch session with the new Chief Of Office.

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Revised Salary Framework for EMA Support Staff

The panel responding to questions from support staff

A town hall session held with regards to the New Salary Framework was conducted for all EMA support staff on 3 March 2011 at the Asian Civilisations Museum.

Presentations were made by the EMA Management Group and the Consultant Agency (HayGroup).

This was followed by a Q&A session where a panel formed by EMA’s Senior Management Team, HayGroup, and Mr U Popathi (representing AUSBE-EMA Branch) answered questions from staff.

The session was a resounding success as all of EMA’s support staff had applied for the Revised Compensation Framework-Salary Schemes.

To show his full support to the newly revised compensation framework, EMA branch chairman Mr U Popathi took the lead to sign up for the schemes

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LTA representatives receive the Institutional Category Award on LTA’s behalf from SNEF President Mr Stephen Lee, NTUC SecretaryGeneral Mr Lim Swee Say and Former Minister for Manpower and present Minister for Health Mr Gan Kim Yong

Rewarded for Exemplary Partnership: LTA LTA was one of 50 companies to received Model Partnership Awards from the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC).

The NTUC 50 Model Partnership Awards, part of NTUC’s 50th anniversary year-long celebrations, recognises that good partnerships amongst workers, employers and the government make the economy more productive and enable workers to enjoy better jobs and better lives.

The awards honour the awardees and partners who supported them for their exemplary partnerships in raising productivity, enhancing skills, and improving employment.

The Individual Category recognised 50 individuals, who with the help of colleagues, employers, families or trainers, continuously upgraded their skills to remain employable and productive. One such individual was 74 year old Thambiah Ramasamy, the oldest recipient of the award.

A principal engineering assistant with the LTA, Mr Ramasamy who attends courses regularly said he was never refused skills upgrading.

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The Land Transport Authority (LTA) was honoured with awards in Institutional and Individual categories at this year’s NTUC 50 Model Partnership Awards 2011 held at Downtown East on 21 May.

GS Singam and LTA HR Deputy Director with their awards

Since his retirement in 1997 at the age 60, he has been placed on a yearly renewable contract. “I chose to continue working because I find work a pleasure,” said the sprightly septuagenarian.

Part of his work responsibilities requires him to erect ERP gantries and conduct maintenance work on them.

The Institutional Category recognised 50 institutions which helped create a more inclusive workforce by improving productivity and sharing gains, investing in their workers’ skills, and promoting an enlightened employment approach.

Three representatives from LTA received the award on the branch’s behalf from President for Singapore National Employers’ Federation, Mr Stephen Lee, NTUC Secretary-General Mr Lim Swee Say and Former Minister for Manpower and present Minister for Health Mr Gan Kim Yong.

LTA Principal Engineering Assistant Mr Ramasamy (extreme right) receives his award from Mr Gan Kim Yong

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Speed, Pace and Stamina – AUSBE Runners Have It All! U Run 2011 They were champions last year and champions this year as well in the NTUC U Games FY 10/11 U- Run. Held on Sunday, 27 February at NTUC Centre, One Marina Boulevard, the run took the participants on a route beginning at The Sail@Marina Bay, past the Esplanade, Singapore Flyer and F1 Pit, and Benjamin Sheares flyover, up along Crawford Street, past Kallang Riverside Park, and back south again along Nicoll Highway and Marina Promenade towards the starting point.

The run saw AUSBE members Glen Copsey, Iskandar Bin Akil, Kwan Choon Wah, Lim Chuan Kwee, Low Yew Huat, and Tan Chew Meng clinching champions medals in the team of six category for the 10km run.

Apart from a champion’s trophy, the sextet was awarded an additional prize money of $300.

In addition, Mr Iskandar Akil came in first in the Union’s Men’s open while Mr Glen Copsey came in at a close third place.

Brother Iskandar receives his award

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AUSBE’s 4th Futsal Tournament It was organised to foster closer ties among various statutory boards in AUSBE, attract the participation of younger members, and promote a healthy lifestyle among its members.

Player safety was of prime importance. Considering that playing on a proper pitch was safer than playing in a hard court, and in order to avoid any sudden onset of rain, the AUSBE - Sports Committee decided to hold its 4th Futsal tournament indoors at “The Cage” in Kallang on 5 March 2011. Advice was also taken from the referees of the previous year’s competition to ramp up other safety aspects of the competition.

A total of nine teams participated in this year’s tournament, one more than the previous year’s. The challengers comprised three teams from the Land Transport Authority (LTA), four from the Maritime Port Authority (MPA) and two from the Energy and Market Authority (EMA).

Before the match day, a balloting session by AUSBE’s President, Mr Abdul Rahim Farid and witnessed

by AGS Popathi and HQ staff at AUSBE HQ was conducted to divide the nine teams into two groups (A and B) of five and four teams.

Decked out in colourful jerseys, the contenders came – all psyched to take on their comrades from the other statutory boards. Close to 90 participants and supporters arrived in ardent support of their favourite teams. AUSBE provided lunch and a continuous flow of drinks for the participants and their supporters.

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Teams played a round robin system - collecting points for games won and goals scored.

At the end of 16 preliminary rounds, teams from LTA 1, MPA 4, MPA 2 and MPA 1 qualified for the semi-finals.

An intense and close fought semi-final saw LTA 1 and MPA 1 qualify for the finals while MPA 2 took on MPA 4 for third place.

LTA 1 eventually edged out the MPA 1 to win the 4th AUSBE Fustal Tournament with a score of 1-0; while MPA 4 edged out MPA 2 to clinch third place.

AUSBE’s President gave away the prizes. The winning team walked away with winners’ medals, an NTUC voucher for $300 and AUSBE’s challenge trophy. The 1st runner-up team got medals and a $200 NTUC voucher; while the 2nd runner-up team received medals and a $100 NTUC voucher. The fourth placed team was given a $50 consolation prize.

A special surprise donated by AUSBE President awaited the player with the most goals scored. The prize was awarded to Mr Nurul Azlan Bin Md Rais, from MPA 1.

The committee strives to make the tournament more lively and exciting in future. To encourage all round participation, the committee also urged other AUSBE branches to encourage their members to participate in future events planned by the Sport Committee. Participants were each given a limited edition AUSBE shoe bag as a token of appreciation for their participation and support.

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There’s Always Something for Everyone!

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AUSBE New Members Recruited From January – May

BHAVANI D/O RAJENDRAN.................................................... AVA CHEAH WEI YIEN..................................................................... AVA CHIEW KING TIONG................................................................ AVA EVELYN ESVARI D/O SAGADEVAN *..................................... AVA HAMIMAH BTE AHMAD.......................................................... AVA LAI AH HENG........................................................................... AVA LIM HOCK SENG...................................................................... AVA LIM KIAN SIONG...................................................................... AVA LOW TENG YONG *................................................................ AVA LOW YI LIN *............................................................................ AVA NATASHA RAJENDAR RAMBINI *......................................... AVA NG CHENG WAN..................................................................... AVA NG HOCK SENG....................................................................... AVA NURAMIRA BINTE MOHAMED HANAFFI.............................. AVA SITI NUR ALVIDAH SUDISTIRA *........................................... AVA TAN LEE KIM *......................................................................... AVA TAN YIT WEE............................................................................ AVA TAY GUAN JOO NATHANIEL *............................................... AVA VIJAY KRISHNAN CHANDRAN............................................... AVA WONG HON MUN *................................................................ AVA ALBERT TANG SHUN LOONG................................................ BCA TAN CHONG LIN...................................................................... BCA TAN LI NAH.............................................................................. BCA ESWARI D/O JEGANADAN..................................................... DSGB FARIDAH BEBE BINTE ABDUL WAHAB................................. DSGB FAUZIAH BINTE HASHIM........................................................ DSGB FRANCIS PANGKEAS.............................................................. DSGB HASNAN BIN OSMAN............................................................. DSGB K.KRISHNAVENY SUBRAMANIAM........................................ DSGB LIM SHANG SHANG................................................................ DSGB LOH POH LEE........................................................................... DSGB MD YUSOFF BIN JAIS............................................................. DSGB NOORNISAH BINTE RAMLI.................................................... DSGB TAN SIEW HUANG.................................................................. DSGB VANITHA D/O TAMILMANI...................................................... DSGB VICNAN S/O OOLAGANATHAN............................................. DSGB WILLY LEMANZA LEE.............................................................. DSGB ANG CHEW CHUAH................................................................. DSTA CHEW GUO QUAN.................................................................. DSTA CHOW MENG HWEE ADRIAN(ZOU MINGHUI ADRAIN)DSTA CHUA SOCK HUI...................................................................... DSTA FOO NYUK LAN ..................................................................... DSTA KOH THIAM CHYE .................................................................. DSTA KUEH MIN HONG ................................................................... DSTA LIEW CHONG BOON................................................................ DSTA LIM EN LI PHILIFER . ............................................................... DSTA LIM HONG HAN....................................................................... DSTA LIM HORNG LEONG................................................................ DSTA MOLLY NG................................................................................ DSTA NG HUILUAN........................................................................... DSTA NG KUM PHENG...................................................................... DSTA NG LI PENG.............................................................................. DSTA NG WEI LING, CHARLENE...................................................... DSTA NG XINYUN.............................................................................. DSTA ONG CHAE HUI........................................................................ DSTA VANESSA SOONG KWAN LING............................................. DSTA WONG FANG AIK..................................................................... DSTA YIP HOI WAH............................................................................ DSTA BAXTER WARREN DESMOND................................................ EMA CHAN YIN NITA........................................................................ EMA CHEE HONG TAT...................................................................... EMA GRACE YIP SUM YEE.............................................................. EMA KOH HUI SHAN........................................................................ EMA LIM HON WEE JOSEPH........................................................... EMA

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MUHAMMAD SUHAIMI BIN ISMAIL...................................... EMA SEAH HOW PUEY.................................................................... EMA TAN HEE CHENG..................................................................... EMA TUNG KUANG LIEN DESIREE................................................. EMA WOO WAI LENG....................................................................... EMA AMY YAP OI MEI...................................................................... HPB HARYATI BTE ABU BAKAR..................................................... HPB INDERAO D/O MORGIN........................................................... HPB JADE ESSWOOD..................................................................... HPB LEE SING YIN........................................................................... HPB LOO MEOW CHIN VERNA....................................................... HPB NUR FADHILAH BTE MOHD JALIL......................................... HPB SARIMAH HASSAN................................................................. HPB SCHEHERAZADE BTE MOHD ALWI RASHID......................... HPB SHAIFUL IRWAN BIN MOHD RASIP....................................... HPB SRI MAWARNI BTE SAMAT.................................................... HPB TAY LAY PENG......................................................................... HPB THOLASI D/O RAMASWAMY................................................. HPB YANG GUO WEI....................................................................... HPB YANG WEE KIAT...................................................................... HPB CHOW PEI YI DOROTHY.......................................................... HSA JOMARIS ZAMORA VILLABROZA.......................................... HSA KANESWARAN S/O ELANKOVAN.......................................... HSA KANG TECK POH DANIEL....................................................... HSA LAPI EUNELYN LUANGYAO................................................... HSA MAZLAN BIN ABDUL JALIL.................................................... HSA MUHAMMAD FAREEZ BIN YAHYA......................................... HSA RAMASAMY MOHAN.............................................................. HSA SITI NURAISHAKIRIN.............................................................. HSA TAN JEE LENG......................................................................... HSA VILLABROZA MARIA ROMACEL ZAMORA........................... HSA WEE PING JUE(HUANG PINQI).............................................. HSA WONG CHOY FONG ............................................................... HSA ZHENG HUIXIAN .................................................................... HSA WONG LI YI.............................................................................. IDA ANISAH BTE KAMIS................................................................ IDA CHEW SOO PENG *................................................................. IDA LIM SIOW LIN CONNIE............................................................ IDA NG CAILIN *............................................................................. IDA TEU LENG HUEI *.................................................................... IDA ISKANDAR BIN SARTHY......................................................... LTA ANG YENG FONG . ................................................................. LTA CHAN SZE MING .................................................................... LTA CHIANG POH HWA ................................................................ LTA FOO PEOW SHENG DANIEL ................................................. LTA GOH MAY CHEE CINDY(WU MEIQI)...................................... LTA HENG KIAN PING(WANG JIANBIN)....................................... LTA IMRANSHAH BIN MD ISA....................................................... LTA JIMMY ONG JENG FENG....................................................... LTA JOCELYN YAP JOCK SZE........................................................ LTA JOHAR BIN PATIMIN............................................................... LTA JULIE TAN................................................................................ LTA KANNAN S/O P. KESAVAN...................................................... LTA KAREN TAN LYE TENG........................................................... LTA KWAN CHUAN SIAK . ............................................................ LTA LAU MOH KWAN..................................................................... LTA LEE CHIN LEONG..................................................................... LTA LEONG CHIN TOON .............................................................. LTA LIEW SUET FONG.................................................................... LTA LIM CHIA CHUAN.................................................................... LTA LIN XIAOXIN............................................................................ LTA LOW FOO HONG CINDI . ...................................................... LTA MOHAMAD HAILMIE BIN ISMAIL ........................................ LTA MOHAMAD KAMAL BIN HARON........................................... LTA

› MOHAMAD SAUFI SYAZWAN BIN MOHAMAD................... LTA MOHAMED SADDIQ BIN ABDUL HAMID MOHAMED NOR.LTA MOHAMED YUSOFF B SHARIF MOHAMED ....................... LTA NG SOON HUEY...................................................................... LTA NURESAH BINTE ABDUL GHANI........................................... LTA POH QIU SHI ........................................................................... LTA RAFIDAH BINTE MOHAMED IBRAHIM SAHIB .................... LTA RAHMAT BIN ADNAN............................................................. LTA RINI BINTE MOHAMED SALLEH............................................ LTA ROSITA BTE RAIS .................................................................. LTA SAPII BIN AHMAD *................................................................ LTA SIT FAREEZA BTE MOHAMED YUSOFF................................ LTA SITI SUHAILA BINTE ISMAIL.................................................. LTA SOH PUAY NGEE .................................................................. LTA SOTHINATHAN KAPILAN *..................................................... LTA TAN CHEE BENG *................................................................... LTA TAN LI WAH *........................................................................... LTA TAN LIN NEE *......................................................................... LTA TAN SHEN MENG.................................................................... LTA TANG MENG MENG................................................................ LTA TEO YOW KHOO SOLO........................................................... LTA VALIENTE RAYMUNDO JR CURAMMENG............................ LTA WONG SHI HUI........................................................................ LTA YAP CHIEW YAN(YE QIUYAN)................................................ LTA YUE HOOI LING....................................................................... LTA AZAHAR BIN SAMAT.............................................................. MPA CHEONG MENG TAK *............................................................ MPA HAIRUL HAFIS BIN MOHAMED.............................................. MPA HAIRULSHAM BIN AMAN....................................................... MPA JASMINE TOH HUI LYN *....................................................... MPA JULAIHA BINTE NORMAN...................................................... MPA LEONG WAH JOO.................................................................... MPA LIEW QIANG HSIU................................................................... MPA MOHAMAD ARIF BIN ABDULLAH.......................................... MPA MOHAMED UVAISE *.............................................................. MPA MOHAMMED ARSHAD BIN MAHMOOD............................... MPA MUHAMMAD NURSYAM FIRDAUS BIN AHMAD................. MPA MUHAMMAD RIDZMAN BIN OMAR...................................... MPA NGAN KENG SWEE JOHAN................................................... MPA OW YONG KA YIN................................................................... MPA SHAFIRUL BIN SUDIRMAN..................................................... MPA SHALIHAN BIN ROSMAN....................................................... MPA TAN HWEE SAN . ................................................................... MPA WANG CHIAN YAW................................................................. MPA CHOO THONG TIONG............................................................. NLB ER JWEE CHAW JAMES......................................................... NLB FA’IZAH BTE AHMAD ............................................................ NLB KIA SIANG HOCK..................................................................... NLB MAZNAH BASIRON *.............................................................. NLB MOGANESWARY D/O SARAWANNAN.................................. NLB NOORAZLIN BTE JAMALUDIN............................................... NLB NOR FAZLINAH MOHAMED JUPRI........................................ NLB NORULASHIKIN BTE JAMAIN................................................ NLB NUR LIYANA BTE MD YUSOF................................................ NLB TAN GUO WEI.......................................................................... NLB

TOTAL RECRUITED 184 MEMBERS

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