East Coast Plan unveiled

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HSK misses his Ah Gong.

Heng Swee Keat​

5 d ·
Eight years ago today, Mr Lee Kuan Yew left us. He would have turned 100 years old this year.
Our Founding Prime Minister was a visionary leader who dedicated his entire life to building a Singapore where all citizens have the opportunity to build a better life for themselves and their families. He and the founding fathers worked with our Pioneer Generation to secure a strong foundation for Singapore, from our world-class education system, to our resilient economy and our beautiful greenery.
We Singaporeans owe a debt of gratitude to Mr Lee. I was privileged to have served as his Principal Private Secretary and witnessed first-hand, his lifelong commitment to building a Singapore where all could thrive, regardless of race, language or religion.
Much has changed since Singapore’s independence, but the need to keep thinking creatively and working together to keep Singapore relevant and successful, remains.
On this 100th anniversary of Mr Lee’s birth this year, let us all, young and old, take time to learn more about and reflect upon the values and ideals that Mr Lee stood for, as we keep Singapore secure, prosperous and united, with opportunities for all.
(A Nagomi Art portrait of Mr Lee Kuan Yew by Gina Lim.)

 

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HSK saw Venus.

Heng Swee Keat​

3 d ·
Did you look up at the sky last night? If you did, you might have seen a bright dot right next to the crescent moon. That tiny dot is the planet Venus! They may appear close to each other, but are actually millions of kilometres apart!
Thanks to my resident for sharing this wonderful sight!

 

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HSK visited Amazon Web Services.

Heng Swee Keat​

2 d ·
Learning is a way of life!
At my recent visit to Amazon Web Services, I had the pleasure of meeting a diverse group of learners who have taken up AWS cloud courses, solutions and certification. From a curious 10 year old student to seasoned professionals seeking to build new skills, they shared a curiosity in understanding the possibilities of cloud computing.
As we move towards a digitalised world, let us grow our skills and knowledge so that we can thrive in the digital economy, and build new solutions to improve lives. Glad to hear that AWS is working closely with our government agencies, trade associations, education institutions and companies to grow our workforce and build digital skills for all!

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

3 d ·

Nice meeting all of you! It’s encouraging to see our students having an interest in cloud computing at a young age, and our workers committed to learning new things and upskilling themselves.

(MCI Photo by Liu Ying)

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

4 d ·

Had a go at the AWS DeepRacer, a cloud based 3D racing simulator.

The race car is driven by reinforcement learning, an advanced machine learning (ML) technique that is able to learn very complex behaviors without needing any labeled training data, for example, making short term decisions while optimising for a longer term goal.

(MCI Photo by Liu Ying)

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

4 d ·

This 3D role-playing game is designed by the AWS Training and Certification team to help adult learners gain practical knowledge in cloud skills by completing tasks and helping citizens in the game build a better city!

(MCI Photo by Liu Ying)

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

5 d ·

Dr Diana Chan from Temasek Polytechnic Aquaculture Innovation Centre shared how IoT sensors are deployed to track real-time metrics of a live aquarium tank. These sensors collect data which are sent to the AWS cloud via IoT services, which then processes and visualises it onto a dashboard.

(MCI Photo by Liu Ying)

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

6 d ·

An insightful session on how cloud services can play a big role in our present lives and the future. Thanks for hosting me!

(MCI Photo by Liu Ying)

 

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HSK is very grateful to the volunteer lawyers.

Heng Swee Keat​

6 d ·
Ever wondered what a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is, and how to go about getting one done?
An LPA is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more persons to make decisions and act on your behalf if you lose the mental capacity to do so.
Very grateful to the volunteer lawyers who recently conducted a talk for some 160 Bedok residents on the importance of an LPA, and the steps to apply for one.
For those who have decided to go ahead with making an LPA, you can now get a waiver on the application fee! For those who have yet to do so, I encourage you to find out more about this simple and practical move, that can provide you and your loved ones with certainty and peace of mind.
https://go.gov.sg/applylpa
#EastCoastCares

 

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HSK thanks all residents who contributed.

Heng Swee Keat​

4 d ·
Art from the heart, by residents, for residents!
Our Bedok residents have been busy the past few weekends painting a one-of-a-kind mural at the Blk 28 New Upper Changi Road soccer court. From kids to seniors, everyone had a good time connecting over this unique experience of creating art in a shared space. I’m sure the cheerful mural will bring a smile to residents when it’s completed! My special thanks to all residents who contributed — your efforts can now be enjoyed by all!
If you enjoy such events or would like to share ideas on how to build a more vibrant East Coast, please reach out to We Love Bedok!

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

5 d ·

Mr Low Thian Poh, a painter, happened to be walking past the soccer court and saw volunteers working on the mural. He decided to join the effort and even shared some tips on managing outdoor paints.

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

6 d ·

Mdm Chan has spent the past few weekends painting the mural with much dedication!

 

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HSK wishes a blessed Good Friday to his Christian friends!

Heng Swee Keat​

13 h ·
A blessed Good Friday to our Christian friends!
While today is a solemn day of prayer and reflection, it culminates in the celebration of love and sacrifice on Easter Sunday. In this same spirit, may we always cherish one another, and spread kindness wherever we can. Wishing everyone a joyful long weekend!
(Church of Saint Alphonsus. / MCI Photo By Lim Sin Thai)

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

31 March at 09:48 ·

Painting the mural was a unique bonding and learning experience for our residents!

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

31 March at 09:48 ·

A budding painter taking extra care with the paint strokes. Well done!

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

31 March at 09:48 ·

Titled OASIS, this mural design is a collaboration with local artist Stacy Tan (www.instagram.com/yabaiyabai__). She created two designs after gathering input from soccer court users and nearby residents. The final design was chosen via online poll. It captures the essence of the East Coast natural environment, and will no doubt uplift the surroundings with its playful and fun energy!

 

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HSK wants to improve the lives of today’s Singaporeans.

Heng Swee Keat is with Jessica Tan Soon Neo and
5 others
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11 h ·
President Halimah Yacob addressed the 14th Parliament when it re-opened for its second session yesterday evening.
Amid new uncertainties and challenges, there will be new opportunities that Singapore and Singaporeans can tap on, to secure our place in the world. This backdrop shapes the Government’s priorities for the remainder of this term, which Madam President outlined – grow our economy, expand opportunities throughout life for all, strengthen social safety nets, and build a green and highly liveable city.
In executing these priorities and plans, we must grow the deep reserves of social capital and trust, and sustain our unity as one people. This way, we can improve the lives of today’s Singaporeans, while building and stewarding a Singapore that will endure and thrive for the years and generations to come.

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

1 d ·

There was a reception held after the opening of the second session of the 14th Parliament. Thanks to all the ushers and staff from Parliament for their hard work in organising this!

(MCI Photo by Lim Sin Thai)
— with Tan Chuan-Jin.

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

2 d ·

President Halimah Yacob speaking in Parliament for the opening of the second session of the 14th Parliament.


(MCI Photo by Lim Sin Thai)
— with Tan Chuan-Jin and Halimah Yacob.

 

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HSK wishes our Indian community a happy and blessed new year.

Heng Swee Keat​

8 h ·
Today marks Puthandu, the Tamil New Year; and Vaisakhi, celebrated by the Sikhs. Other Indian communities are also observing New Years this month, such as Pohela Boishakh, celebrated by the Bengali community; and Vishu, which will be celebrated by the Malayalees tomorrow.
Our multicultural heritage is one of our most unique strengths. In recent weeks, we have also welcomed the holy month of Ramadan, commemorated Qing Ming and also observed Good Friday.
The Indian Heritage Centre will be holding an open house this weekend to celebrate the New Year. Visitors can enjoy cooking, art installations and guided tours, as well as take part in craft activities such as Indian tea kettle magnet- and thoranam (hanging decorations) bookmark-making.
Wishing our Indian community a happy and blessed new year!
இனிய தமிழ்ப் புத்தாண்டு வாழ்த்துகள்!
(MCI Photo by Betty Chua)