朱永钦 – It is not every day that we get to encounter a celebrity during house visits, so our volunteers were extremely excited when I shared the photo with this famous resident, who was an eminent SBC host in the 1990s! Also known as Andy, Mr Zhu was extremely humble and down-to-earth. In other entertainment news, we also encountered a floor to ceiling Marvel Avengers statue collection from resident W from Taman Bedok. The estate also saw many dog lovers, with a couple proudly introducing us to their Singapore Special pup which looked like a border collie cross. Mongrels might not fetch the same price premium as pedigree dogs, however their sweet disposition and the inherent gratitude of being rescued by their owners offer a combination that make for wonderful canine companionship. If you are so inclined, adopt, don’t shop! It was a pleasant and sunny walk through the Taman Bedok estate, which we had last visited in 2020. Thankful for the volunteers who gamely took out their umbrellas and caps to cover much ground with us in the morning sun.
朱永钦 – It is not every day that we get to encounter a celebrity during house visits, so our volunteers were extremely excited when I shared the photo with this famous resident, who was an eminent SBC host in the 1990s! Also known as Andy, Mr Zhu was extremely humble and down-to-earth. In other entertainment news, we also encountered a floor to ceiling Marvel Avengers statue collection from resident W from Taman Bedok. The estate also saw many dog lovers, with a couple proudly introducing us to their Singapore Special pup which looked like a border collie cross. Mongrels might not fetch the same price premium as pedigree dogs, however their sweet disposition and the inherent gratitude of being rescued by their owners offer a combination that make for wonderful canine companionship. If you are so inclined, adopt, don’t shop! It was a pleasant and sunny walk through the Taman Bedok estate, which we had last visited in 2020. Thankful for the volunteers who gamely took out their umbrellas and caps to cover much ground with us in the morning sun.
Thankful for the splendid weather this morning as the skies cleared up for the @wpyouthwing beach clean-up at East Coast park! Many participants ended up bringing their family members along, from toddlers to teenagers. They also provided feedback that the activity was meaningful and made them more aware of how we dispose of waste, and the need to keep our environment clean. Zero waste may be a challenging ambition for many, but all it takes sometimes are little actionable steps such as minimising our use of one-off disposables as we move towards a more mindful direction as a community. On a social note, my 4 year old had lots of fun interacting with the other kids today, and played with VP and fellow CEC member @nathanielkoh.sg ‘s toddler son. Also thankful to @abdulshariff.sg and @fadli_fawzi for always being supportive of youth wing activities!
Thankful for the splendid weather this morning as the skies cleared up for the @wpyouthwing beach clean-up at East Coast park! Many participants ended up bringing their family members along, from toddlers to teenagers. They also provided feedback that the activity was meaningful and made them more aware of how we dispose of waste, and the need to keep our environment clean. Zero waste may be a challenging ambition for many, but all it takes sometimes are little actionable steps such as minimising our use of one-off disposables as we move towards a more mindful direction as a community. On a social note, my 4 year old had lots of fun interacting with the other kids today, and played with VP and fellow CEC member @nathanielkoh.sg ‘s toddler son. Also thankful to @abdulshariff.sg and @fadli_fawzi for always being supportive of youth wing activities!
The WP East Coast team and myself had a case of house envy over the weekend, as we visited the new BTO blocks at Bedok South. Half of the units in that block overlooked a stunning view of the ocean and a tranquil strip of forest, which accorded the area the chill of a bountiful sea breeze. Most homes had signs on the doors stating that there were babies sleeping within, hence to knock instead of running the doorbell, else there were shoe racks lined with toddler shoes. It was quite a rare occurrence for us in East Coast GRC, which has largely been a mature estate with a lower concentration of younger folks.
A couple of issues that stood out.
1 – In spite of the peace that we encountered on a quiet Sunday morning, we were told that there was a fire prankster who seemed to be leaving burnt marks and melted holes in the rubbish bins and across the lift landing. This had happened multiple times throughout one year, and the culprit was still at large.
2 – We were told that the beautiful forest strip was to be cleared to make way for an upcoming riverfront private development. It’s a pity as there are native species nestled within these pockets of biodiversity, and local hawks are starting to roost on top of the block with no clear means of conservation.
3 – On a lighter note, a family with a baby had a semblance of kampung spirit with their elderly neighbour as both neighbours bonded over a shared love for communal Christmas decorations, and the corridor was lined with tinsel in preparation for the festive season.
It was a deeply engaging session and we look forward to our next visit there.
The WP East Coast team and myself had a case of house envy over the weekend, as we visited the new BTO blocks at Bedok South. Half of the units in that block overlooked a stunning view of the ocean and a tranquil strip of forest, which accorded the area the chill of a bountiful sea breeze. Most homes had signs on the doors stating that there were babies sleeping within, hence to knock instead of running the doorbell, else there were shoe racks lined with toddler shoes. It was quite a rare occurrence for us in East Coast GRC, which has largely been a mature estate with a lower concentration of younger folks.
A couple of issues that stood out.
1 – In spite of the peace that we encountered on a quiet Sunday morning, we were told that there was a fire prankster who seemed to be leaving burnt marks and melted holes in the rubbish bins and across the lift landing. This had happened multiple times throughout one year, and the culprit was still at large.
2 – We were told that the beautiful forest strip was to be cleared to make way for an upcoming riverfront private development. It’s a pity as there are native species nestled within these pockets of biodiversity, and local hawks are starting to roost on top of the block with no clear means of conservation.
3 – On a lighter note, a family with a baby had a semblance of kampung spirit with their elderly neighbour as both neighbours bonded over a shared love for communal Christmas decorations, and the corridor was lined with tinsel in preparation for the festive season.
It was a deeply engaging session and we look forward to our next visit there.
The WP East Coast team and myself had a case of house envy over the weekend, as we visited the new BTO blocks at Bedok South. Half of the units in that block overlooked a stunning view of the ocean and a tranquil strip of forest, which accorded the area the chill of a bountiful sea breeze. Most homes had signs on the doors stating that there were babies sleeping within, hence to knock instead of running the doorbell, else there were shoe racks lined with toddler shoes. It was quite a rare occurrence for us in East Coast GRC, which has largely been a mature estate with a lower concentration of younger folks.
A couple of issues that stood out.
1 – In spite of the peace that we encountered on a quiet Sunday morning, we were told that there was a fire prankster who seemed to be leaving burnt marks and melted holes in the rubbish bins and across the lift landing. This had happened multiple times throughout one year, and the culprit was still at large.
2 – We were told that the beautiful forest strip was to be cleared to make way for an upcoming riverfront private development. It’s a pity as there are native species nestled within these pockets of biodiversity, and local hawks are starting to roost on top of the block with no clear means of conservation.
3 – On a lighter note, a family with a baby had a semblance of kampung spirit with their elderly neighbour as both neighbours bonded over a shared love for communal Christmas decorations, and the corridor was lined with tinsel in preparation for the festive season.
It was a deeply engaging session and we look forward to our next visit there.
The WP East Coast team and myself had a case of house envy over the weekend, as we visited the new BTO blocks at Bedok South. Half of the units in that block overlooked a stunning view of the ocean and a tranquil strip of forest, which accorded the area the chill of a bountiful sea breeze. Most homes had signs on the doors stating that there were babies sleeping within, hence to knock instead of running the doorbell, else there were shoe racks lined with toddler shoes. It was quite a rare occurrence for us in East Coast GRC, which has largely been a mature estate with a lower concentration of younger folks.
A couple of issues that stood out.
1 – In spite of the peace that we encountered on a quiet Sunday morning, we were told that there was a fire prankster who seemed to be leaving burnt marks and melted holes in the rubbish bins and across the lift landing. This had happened multiple times throughout one year, and the culprit was still at large.
2 – We were told that the beautiful forest strip was to be cleared to make way for an upcoming riverfront private development. It’s a pity as there are native species nestled within these pockets of biodiversity, and local hawks are starting to roost on top of the block with no clear means of conservation.
3 – On a lighter note, a family with a baby had a semblance of kampung spirit with their elderly neighbour as both neighbours bonded over a shared love for communal Christmas decorations, and the corridor was lined with tinsel in preparation for the festive season.
It was a deeply engaging session and we look forward to our next visit there.
The WP East Coast team and myself had a case of house envy over the weekend, as we visited the new BTO blocks at Bedok South. Half of the units in that block overlooked a stunning view of the ocean and a tranquil strip of forest, which accorded the area the chill of a bountiful sea breeze. Most homes had signs on the doors stating that there were babies sleeping within, hence to knock instead of running the doorbell, else there were shoe racks lined with toddler shoes. It was quite a rare occurrence for us in East Coast GRC, which has largely been a mature estate with a lower concentration of younger folks.
A couple of issues that stood out.
1 – In spite of the peace that we encountered on a quiet Sunday morning, we were told that there was a fire prankster who seemed to be leaving burnt marks and melted holes in the rubbish bins and across the lift landing. This had happened multiple times throughout one year, and the culprit was still at large.
2 – We were told that the beautiful forest strip was to be cleared to make way for an upcoming riverfront private development. It’s a pity as there are native species nestled within these pockets of biodiversity, and local hawks are starting to roost on top of the block with no clear means of conservation.
3 – On a lighter note, a family with a baby had a semblance of kampung spirit with their elderly neighbour as both neighbours bonded over a shared love for communal Christmas decorations, and the corridor was lined with tinsel in preparation for the festive season.
It was a deeply engaging session and we look forward to our next visit there.
The WP East Coast team and myself had a case of house envy over the weekend, as we visited the new BTO blocks at Bedok South. Half of the units in that block overlooked a stunning view of the ocean and a tranquil strip of forest, which accorded the area the chill of a bountiful sea breeze. Most homes had signs on the doors stating that there were babies sleeping within, hence to knock instead of running the doorbell, else there were shoe racks lined with toddler shoes. It was quite a rare occurrence for us in East Coast GRC, which has largely been a mature estate with a lower concentration of younger folks.
A couple of issues that stood out.
1 – In spite of the peace that we encountered on a quiet Sunday morning, we were told that there was a fire prankster who seemed to be leaving burnt marks and melted holes in the rubbish bins and across the lift landing. This had happened multiple times throughout one year, and the culprit was still at large.
2 – We were told that the beautiful forest strip was to be cleared to make way for an upcoming riverfront private development. It’s a pity as there are native species nestled within these pockets of biodiversity, and local hawks are starting to roost on top of the block with no clear means of conservation.
3 – On a lighter note, a family with a baby had a semblance of kampung spirit with their elderly neighbour as both neighbours bonded over a shared love for communal Christmas decorations, and the corridor was lined with tinsel in preparation for the festive season.
It was a deeply engaging session and we look forward to our next visit there.
The WP East Coast team and myself had a case of house envy over the weekend, as we visited the new BTO blocks at Bedok South. Half of the units in that block overlooked a stunning view of the ocean and a tranquil strip of forest, which accorded the area the chill of a bountiful sea breeze. Most homes had signs on the doors stating that there were babies sleeping within, hence to knock instead of running the doorbell, else there were shoe racks lined with toddler shoes. It was quite a rare occurrence for us in East Coast GRC, which has largely been a mature estate with a lower concentration of younger folks.
A couple of issues that stood out.
1 – In spite of the peace that we encountered on a quiet Sunday morning, we were told that there was a fire prankster who seemed to be leaving burnt marks and melted holes in the rubbish bins and across the lift landing. This had happened multiple times throughout one year, and the culprit was still at large.
2 – We were told that the beautiful forest strip was to be cleared to make way for an upcoming riverfront private development. It’s a pity as there are native species nestled within these pockets of biodiversity, and local hawks are starting to roost on top of the block with no clear means of conservation.
3 – On a lighter note, a family with a baby had a semblance of kampung spirit with their elderly neighbour as both neighbours bonded over a shared love for communal Christmas decorations, and the corridor was lined with tinsel in preparation for the festive season.
It was a deeply engaging session and we look forward to our next visit there.
The WP East Coast team and myself had a case of house envy over the weekend, as we visited the new BTO blocks at Bedok South. Half of the units in that block overlooked a stunning view of the ocean and a tranquil strip of forest, which accorded the area the chill of a bountiful sea breeze. Most homes had signs on the doors stating that there were babies sleeping within, hence to knock instead of running the doorbell, else there were shoe racks lined with toddler shoes. It was quite a rare occurrence for us in East Coast GRC, which has largely been a mature estate with a lower concentration of younger folks.
A couple of issues that stood out.
1 – In spite of the peace that we encountered on a quiet Sunday morning, we were told that there was a fire prankster who seemed to be leaving burnt marks and melted holes in the rubbish bins and across the lift landing. This had happened multiple times throughout one year, and the culprit was still at large.
2 – We were told that the beautiful forest strip was to be cleared to make way for an upcoming riverfront private development. It’s a pity as there are native species nestled within these pockets of biodiversity, and local hawks are starting to roost on top of the block with no clear means of conservation.
3 – On a lighter note, a family with a baby had a semblance of kampung spirit with their elderly neighbour as both neighbours bonded over a shared love for communal Christmas decorations, and the corridor was lined with tinsel in preparation for the festive season.
It was a deeply engaging session and we look forward to our next visit there.
The WP East Coast team and myself had a case of house envy over the weekend, as we visited the new BTO blocks at Bedok South. Half of the units in that block overlooked a stunning view of the ocean and a tranquil strip of forest, which accorded the area the chill of a bountiful sea breeze. Most homes had signs on the doors stating that there were babies sleeping within, hence to knock instead of running the doorbell, else there were shoe racks lined with toddler shoes. It was quite a rare occurrence for us in East Coast GRC, which has largely been a mature estate with a lower concentration of younger folks.
A couple of issues that stood out.
1 – In spite of the peace that we encountered on a quiet Sunday morning, we were told that there was a fire prankster who seemed to be leaving burnt marks and melted holes in the rubbish bins and across the lift landing. This had happened multiple times throughout one year, and the culprit was still at large.
2 – We were told that the beautiful forest strip was to be cleared to make way for an upcoming riverfront private development. It’s a pity as there are native species nestled within these pockets of biodiversity, and local hawks are starting to roost on top of the block with no clear means of conservation.
3 – On a lighter note, a family with a baby had a semblance of kampung spirit with their elderly neighbour as both neighbours bonded over a shared love for communal Christmas decorations, and the corridor was lined with tinsel in preparation for the festive season.
It was a deeply engaging session and we look forward to our next visit there.
The WP East Coast team and myself had a case of house envy over the weekend, as we visited the new BTO blocks at Bedok South. Half of the units in that block overlooked a stunning view of the ocean and a tranquil strip of forest, which accorded the area the chill of a bountiful sea breeze. Most homes had signs on the doors stating that there were babies sleeping within, hence to knock instead of running the doorbell, else there were shoe racks lined with toddler shoes. It was quite a rare occurrence for us in East Coast GRC, which has largely been a mature estate with a lower concentration of younger folks.
A couple of issues that stood out.
1 – In spite of the peace that we encountered on a quiet Sunday morning, we were told that there was a fire prankster who seemed to be leaving burnt marks and melted holes in the rubbish bins and across the lift landing. This had happened multiple times throughout one year, and the culprit was still at large.
2 – We were told that the beautiful forest strip was to be cleared to make way for an upcoming riverfront private development. It’s a pity as there are native species nestled within these pockets of biodiversity, and local hawks are starting to roost on top of the block with no clear means of conservation.
3 – On a lighter note, a family with a baby had a semblance of kampung spirit with their elderly neighbour as both neighbours bonded over a shared love for communal Christmas decorations, and the corridor was lined with tinsel in preparation for the festive season.
It was a deeply engaging session and we look forward to our next visit there.
Visited the Bedok Block 216 Hawker Centre hawker centre with @fooseckguan.sg this morning. It was nice to say hello to warm familiar faces, for the young and the “young at heart” residents. The hawker centre welcomed back many residents after a three-month renovation, and it was great to see the same snaking queues for stalls which have been around for decades. The redevelopment and rebuilding of hawker centres are funded by the government when the time is due. Repair and redecoration works of hawker centres may be borne fully by NEA or the town council. It was a puzzling claim when we heard that the MPs fund the reparation of hawker centres from their own coffers, and the resident whom this was communicated to was similarly befuddled.
Separately, I spoke to a blue collared worker who worked in a local franchise nearby and she teared up as she recounted an abusive supervisor who used the mop to vent his anger and was verbally abusive towards staff who were low wage workers and could not afford to resign. This individual was fortunate enough to leave the company and found another shift job. Mindful that there are always two sides to a story, I told her that we would be happy to help her file a written appeal to MOM as she was illiterate. She declined and said that she was afraid of the potential consequences as she finds it difficult to land gainful employment. I was not able to ascertain at that stage if the anecdote could be substantiated further. However it was a sombre reflection regardless that low wage workers continue to be on the receiving end of a power imbalance in our workforce, and there needs to be more rights and safeguards in place to ensure their personal safety and dignity in the workplace. Blk 216 Bedok Hawker Centre
Visited the Bedok Block 216 Hawker Centre hawker centre with @fooseckguan.sg this morning. It was nice to say hello to warm familiar faces, for the young and the “young at heart” residents. The hawker centre welcomed back many residents after a three-month renovation, and it was great to see the same snaking queues for stalls which have been around for decades. The redevelopment and rebuilding of hawker centres are funded by the government when the time is due. Repair and redecoration works of hawker centres may be borne fully by NEA or the town council. It was a puzzling claim when we heard that the MPs fund the reparation of hawker centres from their own coffers, and the resident whom this was communicated to was similarly befuddled.
Separately, I spoke to a blue collared worker who worked in a local franchise nearby and she teared up as she recounted an abusive supervisor who used the mop to vent his anger and was verbally abusive towards staff who were low wage workers and could not afford to resign. This individual was fortunate enough to leave the company and found another shift job. Mindful that there are always two sides to a story, I told her that we would be happy to help her file a written appeal to MOM as she was illiterate. She declined and said that she was afraid of the potential consequences as she finds it difficult to land gainful employment. I was not able to ascertain at that stage if the anecdote could be substantiated further. However it was a sombre reflection regardless that low wage workers continue to be on the receiving end of a power imbalance in our workforce, and there needs to be more rights and safeguards in place to ensure their personal safety and dignity in the workplace. Blk 216 Bedok Hawker Centre
Visited the Bedok Block 216 Hawker Centre hawker centre with @fooseckguan.sg this morning. It was nice to say hello to warm familiar faces, for the young and the “young at heart” residents. The hawker centre welcomed back many residents after a three-month renovation, and it was great to see the same snaking queues for stalls which have been around for decades. The redevelopment and rebuilding of hawker centres are funded by the government when the time is due. Repair and redecoration works of hawker centres may be borne fully by NEA or the town council. It was a puzzling claim when we heard that the MPs fund the reparation of hawker centres from their own coffers, and the resident whom this was communicated to was similarly befuddled.
Separately, I spoke to a blue collared worker who worked in a local franchise nearby and she teared up as she recounted an abusive supervisor who used the mop to vent his anger and was verbally abusive towards staff who were low wage workers and could not afford to resign. This individual was fortunate enough to leave the company and found another shift job. Mindful that there are always two sides to a story, I told her that we would be happy to help her file a written appeal to MOM as she was illiterate. She declined and said that she was afraid of the potential consequences as she finds it difficult to land gainful employment. I was not able to ascertain at that stage if the anecdote could be substantiated further. However it was a sombre reflection regardless that low wage workers continue to be on the receiving end of a power imbalance in our workforce, and there needs to be more rights and safeguards in place to ensure their personal safety and dignity in the workplace. Blk 216 Bedok Hawker Centre
Visited the Bedok Block 216 Hawker Centre hawker centre with @fooseckguan.sg this morning. It was nice to say hello to warm familiar faces, for the young and the “young at heart” residents. The hawker centre welcomed back many residents after a three-month renovation, and it was great to see the same snaking queues for stalls which have been around for decades. The redevelopment and rebuilding of hawker centres are funded by the government when the time is due. Repair and redecoration works of hawker centres may be borne fully by NEA or the town council. It was a puzzling claim when we heard that the MPs fund the reparation of hawker centres from their own coffers, and the resident whom this was communicated to was similarly befuddled.
Separately, I spoke to a blue collared worker who worked in a local franchise nearby and she teared up as she recounted an abusive supervisor who used the mop to vent his anger and was verbally abusive towards staff who were low wage workers and could not afford to resign. This individual was fortunate enough to leave the company and found another shift job. Mindful that there are always two sides to a story, I told her that we would be happy to help her file a written appeal to MOM as she was illiterate. She declined and said that she was afraid of the potential consequences as she finds it difficult to land gainful employment. I was not able to ascertain at that stage if the anecdote could be substantiated further. However it was a sombre reflection regardless that low wage workers continue to be on the receiving end of a power imbalance in our workforce, and there needs to be more rights and safeguards in place to ensure their personal safety and dignity in the workplace. Blk 216 Bedok Hawker Centre
Visited the Bedok Block 216 Hawker Centre hawker centre with @fooseckguan.sg this morning. It was nice to say hello to warm familiar faces, for the young and the “young at heart” residents. The hawker centre welcomed back many residents after a three-month renovation, and it was great to see the same snaking queues for stalls which have been around for decades. The redevelopment and rebuilding of hawker centres are funded by the government when the time is due. Repair and redecoration works of hawker centres may be borne fully by NEA or the town council. It was a puzzling claim when we heard that the MPs fund the reparation of hawker centres from their own coffers, and the resident whom this was communicated to was similarly befuddled.
Separately, I spoke to a blue collared worker who worked in a local franchise nearby and she teared up as she recounted an abusive supervisor who used the mop to vent his anger and was verbally abusive towards staff who were low wage workers and could not afford to resign. This individual was fortunate enough to leave the company and found another shift job. Mindful that there are always two sides to a story, I told her that we would be happy to help her file a written appeal to MOM as she was illiterate. She declined and said that she was afraid of the potential consequences as she finds it difficult to land gainful employment. I was not able to ascertain at that stage if the anecdote could be substantiated further. However it was a sombre reflection regardless that low wage workers continue to be on the receiving end of a power imbalance in our workforce, and there needs to be more rights and safeguards in place to ensure their personal safety and dignity in the workplace. Blk 216 Bedok Hawker Centre
Visited the Bedok Block 216 Hawker Centre hawker centre with @fooseckguan.sg this morning. It was nice to say hello to warm familiar faces, for the young and the “young at heart” residents. The hawker centre welcomed back many residents after a three-month renovation, and it was great to see the same snaking queues for stalls which have been around for decades. The redevelopment and rebuilding of hawker centres are funded by the government when the time is due. Repair and redecoration works of hawker centres may be borne fully by NEA or the town council. It was a puzzling claim when we heard that the MPs fund the reparation of hawker centres from their own coffers, and the resident whom this was communicated to was similarly befuddled.
Separately, I spoke to a blue collared worker who worked in a local franchise nearby and she teared up as she recounted an abusive supervisor who used the mop to vent his anger and was verbally abusive towards staff who were low wage workers and could not afford to resign. This individual was fortunate enough to leave the company and found another shift job. Mindful that there are always two sides to a story, I told her that we would be happy to help her file a written appeal to MOM as she was illiterate. She declined and said that she was afraid of the potential consequences as she finds it difficult to land gainful employment. I was not able to ascertain at that stage if the anecdote could be substantiated further. However it was a sombre reflection regardless that low wage workers continue to be on the receiving end of a power imbalance in our workforce, and there needs to be more rights and safeguards in place to ensure their personal safety and dignity in the workplace. Blk 216 Bedok Hawker Centre
Visited the Bedok Block 216 Hawker Centre hawker centre with @fooseckguan.sg this morning. It was nice to say hello to warm familiar faces, for the young and the “young at heart” residents. The hawker centre welcomed back many residents after a three-month renovation, and it was great to see the same snaking queues for stalls which have been around for decades. The redevelopment and rebuilding of hawker centres are funded by the government when the time is due. Repair and redecoration works of hawker centres may be borne fully by NEA or the town council. It was a puzzling claim when we heard that the MPs fund the reparation of hawker centres from their own coffers, and the resident whom this was communicated to was similarly befuddled.
Separately, I spoke to a blue collared worker who worked in a local franchise nearby and she teared up as she recounted an abusive supervisor who used the mop to vent his anger and was verbally abusive towards staff who were low wage workers and could not afford to resign. This individual was fortunate enough to leave the company and found another shift job. Mindful that there are always two sides to a story, I told her that we would be happy to help her file a written appeal to MOM as she was illiterate. She declined and said that she was afraid of the potential consequences as she finds it difficult to land gainful employment. I was not able to ascertain at that stage if the anecdote could be substantiated further. However it was a sombre reflection regardless that low wage workers continue to be on the receiving end of a power imbalance in our workforce, and there needs to be more rights and safeguards in place to ensure their personal safety and dignity in the workplace. Blk 216 Bedok Hawker Centre
Visited the Bedok Block 216 Hawker Centre hawker centre with @fooseckguan.sg this morning. It was nice to say hello to warm familiar faces, for the young and the “young at heart” residents. The hawker centre welcomed back many residents after a three-month renovation, and it was great to see the same snaking queues for stalls which have been around for decades. The redevelopment and rebuilding of hawker centres are funded by the government when the time is due. Repair and redecoration works of hawker centres may be borne fully by NEA or the town council. It was a puzzling claim when we heard that the MPs fund the reparation of hawker centres from their own coffers, and the resident whom this was communicated to was similarly befuddled.
Separately, I spoke to a blue collared worker who worked in a local franchise nearby and she teared up as she recounted an abusive supervisor who used the mop to vent his anger and was verbally abusive towards staff who were low wage workers and could not afford to resign. This individual was fortunate enough to leave the company and found another shift job. Mindful that there are always two sides to a story, I told her that we would be happy to help her file a written appeal to MOM as she was illiterate. She declined and said that she was afraid of the potential consequences as she finds it difficult to land gainful employment. I was not able to ascertain at that stage if the anecdote could be substantiated further. However it was a sombre reflection regardless that low wage workers continue to be on the receiving end of a power imbalance in our workforce, and there needs to be more rights and safeguards in place to ensure their personal safety and dignity in the workplace. Blk 216 Bedok Hawker Centre
Visited the Bedok Block 216 Hawker Centre hawker centre with @fooseckguan.sg this morning. It was nice to say hello to warm familiar faces, for the young and the “young at heart” residents. The hawker centre welcomed back many residents after a three-month renovation, and it was great to see the same snaking queues for stalls which have been around for decades. The redevelopment and rebuilding of hawker centres are funded by the government when the time is due. Repair and redecoration works of hawker centres may be borne fully by NEA or the town council. It was a puzzling claim when we heard that the MPs fund the reparation of hawker centres from their own coffers, and the resident whom this was communicated to was similarly befuddled.
Separately, I spoke to a blue collared worker who worked in a local franchise nearby and she teared up as she recounted an abusive supervisor who used the mop to vent his anger and was verbally abusive towards staff who were low wage workers and could not afford to resign. This individual was fortunate enough to leave the company and found another shift job. Mindful that there are always two sides to a story, I told her that we would be happy to help her file a written appeal to MOM as she was illiterate. She declined and said that she was afraid of the potential consequences as she finds it difficult to land gainful employment. I was not able to ascertain at that stage if the anecdote could be substantiated further. However it was a sombre reflection regardless that low wage workers continue to be on the receiving end of a power imbalance in our workforce, and there needs to be more rights and safeguards in place to ensure their personal safety and dignity in the workplace. Blk 216 Bedok Hawker Centre
Visited the Bedok Block 216 Hawker Centre hawker centre with @fooseckguan.sg this morning. It was nice to say hello to warm familiar faces, for the young and the “young at heart” residents. The hawker centre welcomed back many residents after a three-month renovation, and it was great to see the same snaking queues for stalls which have been around for decades. The redevelopment and rebuilding of hawker centres are funded by the government when the time is due. Repair and redecoration works of hawker centres may be borne fully by NEA or the town council. It was a puzzling claim when we heard that the MPs fund the reparation of hawker centres from their own coffers, and the resident whom this was communicated to was similarly befuddled.
Separately, I spoke to a blue collared worker who worked in a local franchise nearby and she teared up as she recounted an abusive supervisor who used the mop to vent his anger and was verbally abusive towards staff who were low wage workers and could not afford to resign. This individual was fortunate enough to leave the company and found another shift job. Mindful that there are always two sides to a story, I told her that we would be happy to help her file a written appeal to MOM as she was illiterate. She declined and said that she was afraid of the potential consequences as she finds it difficult to land gainful employment. I was not able to ascertain at that stage if the anecdote could be substantiated further. However it was a sombre reflection regardless that low wage workers continue to be on the receiving end of a power imbalance in our workforce, and there needs to be more rights and safeguards in place to ensure their personal safety and dignity in the workplace. Blk 216 Bedok Hawker Centre
