East Coast Plan unveiled

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HSK vividly recalls his years in RI.

Heng Swee Keat​

4 hrs ·
Vividly recall my years in Raffles Institution in the 1970s. I remember the sights and sounds of the old Grange Road campus well, and how I was able to explore my interests outside the classroom, such as Interact Club and dabbling in electronics.
So it was good to be back at RI for its 199th Founder’s Day. The campus may have since relocated, but the school culture and strong spirit of service remain. In my speech, I encouraged the students to not be pigeonholed by their grades, and develop their own passions and talents. I also expressed my hope that RI can continue to embrace diversity — this is one of our key strengths as a multicultural and multiracial society, and it must start in our schools.
To all our young students, the world is yours to shape. I look forward to you putting your talents to use in making Singapore and the world a better place.
Auspicium Melioris Aevi. Happy Founder’s Day!

 

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HSK was a buikia in school.

Heng Swee Keat​

4 hrs ·

Spotted this old photo at the Raffles Archive Museum

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HSK posing with RI students.

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

6 hrs ·

Took a trip down memory lane at the Raffles Archive Museum. The school crest is unique and instantly recognisable, featuring a gryphon, a twin-headed eagle and a double medallion.

(MCI Photo by Fyrol)

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

6 hrs ·

The flag bearers marching in to mark the start of the celebrations.

(MCI Photo by Fyrol)

 

[JohnnyQuid]

m&ds are also immigrants. Native are orang asli.

orang Asli are Proto Malays ..

the m&ds are Deutro Malays ..

for sute these folks were here long before the Chinks & Kelings came ..

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

Yesterday at 16:50 ·

Spoke to some students as they shared their most memorable experiences in RI. Both Muhammad Zuhri Setiawanggsa (Year 1) and Head Prefect Raoul Abay Gunalan were from St. Hilda’s Primary School, and they’re both Tampines residents!

(MCI Photo by Fyrol)

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

Yesterday at 16:50 ·

[L-R] With Mr Ravin Periasamy, Member, Old Rafflesians’ Association Council; Mr Tan Boon Khai, Deputy Chairman, RI Board of Governors; Mr Choo Chiau Beng, Former Chairman, RI Board of Governors; Mr Bey Soo Khiang, Chairman, RI Board of Governors; Mr Frederick Yeo, Principal, Raffles Institution; Mr S Magendiran, Advisor, Special Projects & Alumni Relations; Mr Dennis Foo, President, ORA Council.

(MCI Photo by Fyrol)

 

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HSK enjoyed the National Day Parade Preview.

Heng Swee Keat is with NDPeeps.​

13 hrs ·
The slight drizzle didn’t dampen the wonderful energy at the National Day Parade Preview yesterday!
Dropped by to meet our NDP participants and performers. It was heartwarming to see young and not-so-young from all walks of life coming together to be part of Singapore’s big day!
Met representatives from the various marching contingents, including those representing the social and economic groups. Also chatted with some of our local artistes and some of our youngest performers in this year’s Parade. Impressed by everyone’s commitment to put on the best show ever on 9 August!
This year’s NDP will be extra special for everyone after two years of downsized celebrations. Looking forward to it!

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

13 hrs ·

A selfie with a group of NDP cheerleaders! They were in high spirits and will definitely lift everyone’s mood on the actual parade day!
— with NDPeeps.

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

Yesterday at 10:11 ·

Local F&B enterprises such as Old Chang Kee Singapore had set up stalls to offer delicious food to everyone. Thank you for your support!

(MCI Photo by Terence Tan)

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

Yesterday at 10:11 ·

With the Grab contingent made up of drivers and the management team. This is their first time being part of the NDP! Glad to hear they are excited to be part of this experience!

(MCI Photo by Terence Tan)

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

Yesterday at 10:11 ·

Sec-Gen Ng Chee Meng 黄志明 was coincidentally visiting the NTUC contingent at the same time. Took a group shot with both the People's Action Party and NTUC Singapore contingents!

(MCI Photo by Terence Tan)

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

Yesterday at 10:11 ·

Chatting with our local artistes, Rahimah Rahim, 刘玲玲 Liu Ling Ling and Jacintha Abisheganaden. They are raring to go! You can look forward to their segment in Chapter 3 of the NDP Show, on celebrating families, and our "extended" families – our communities – with a display of cherished local arts and culture.

(MCI Photo by Terence Tan)

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

Yesterday at 10:11 ·

Also met our young rockers, Elvis, Diaana, Adam and Calvin — aged 9 to 12 from the Academy Of Rock (Singapore)! They are all primary school students and among the youngest participants in this year’s show. Their dedication is admirable!

(MCI Photo by Terence Tan)

 

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HSK enjoyed his first East Coast Community Day.

Heng Swee Keat is with Cheryl Chan 陈慧玲 and
3 others
.​

24 July at 20:35 ·
Ready, set, go!

We held our first East Coast Community Day today! It was a day of fun, play, and fund-raising. Joined our donors and residents in go-karting and badminton. Also got to enjoy (and take part in!) many wonderful performances. Our thanks to all our volunteers!
I was also heartened by the generosity of our community — we raised $500,000 to support the students, seniors and the vulnerable in East Coast. Thank you to all who contributed!
East Coast is caring and vibrant because of all of you!

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

24 July at 20:35 ·

Glad to see everyone’s competitive spirit during the race!

Can you spot me?

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

24 July at 20:35 ·

With Jessica Tan Soon Neo, Cheryl Chan 陈慧玲, our donors and partners who joined us in the race.

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

24 July at 20:35 ·

Meanwhile, Dr Maliki Osman and Tan Kiat How played an exciting game of badminton with members from Kampong Chai Chee’s badminton interest group.

 

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Heng Swee Keat​

24 July at 20:35 ·

Wonderful to meet our residents who joined us today. Thank you for coming!
— with Cheryl Chan 陈慧玲 and
2 others
.