Baey Yam Keng

There was no CC open house activities, carnival or even refreshments. This year’s Edusave awards were given out in much smaller groups with staggered timings. However, the meaning and significance of recognising the good work of our students remains at the core. A few more days of presentation to come. #tampinesnorth #edusave #welldone https://www.instagram.com/p/CKLtTleH8lh/?igshid=1o7agnaq4q9i7

Apologies for not being able to fulfil my Guest of Honour duty in person. It was the MOU signing of North East Integrated Care Programme (NE ICP) among 13 partners to provide holistic support for students of four schools in Tampines: Tampines Primary, Angsana Primary, Tampines North Primary and Junyuan Primary. The partners include North East CDC, MSF Singapore, SHINE Children & Youth Services, The Singapore Scout Association, Tampines West Community Club Management Committee, Trampolene Limited, Care Corner SG, CARE Singapore, Employment & Employability Institute, e2i, Methodist Welfare Services, Singapore Anglican Community Services, The SBL Vision Family Service Centre, and PA CDC Planning & Development Division (PA CPD). Since it started in 2014 with 6 partners, NE ICP now has more resources and expertise to make a greater impact to improve the well-being of vulnerable primary school children and their family members. 🙂👍👏 https://www.instagram.com/p/CKLGzaFnpFY/?igshid=ykquypwh5tn3

Joined our new volunteers via Zoom during their induction session. It’s our third session since GE. Happy to arrange for more sessions for more new volunteers. #paptampinesnorth #volunteers https://www.instagram.com/p/CKIhYVfnY8w/?igshid=ykhzjb791q8q

I say closest resemblance is bottom right, but I still prefer the original me. 😆 https://www.instagram.com/p/CKHCy7iHpCS/?igshid=1ku8xot00k383

Have you been spending more time with your family and friends, now that we are in Phase 3? If you have resumed physical activities like cycling with your loved ones, do keep to this quick guide for cyclists. Remember, you should be cycling with no more than 8 cyclists in each group. Hydrate and #maskup at your rest stops! Stay safe and #RideSafe. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKFr1gOn3QT/?igshid=mwj7gpun7fpe

I was doing my usual house visit on Wednesday evening when I sprained my right ankle out of sudden. I didn’t miss a step or trip over something. Could be due to an old injury. I tried cold treatment for a day but it deteriorated today. Decided to go for acupuncture. The sinseh recommended rest and minimal walking/standing. Therefore I had to send apologies for a CDC event tomorrow (will be sending a recorded speech instead) and a branch volunteer induction session (will be joining via Zoom). Luckily my KopiTalk is already via FB Live and I can do it from home. I hope to be well enough to attend the Edusave award ceremony on Sunday. I really would like to present the awards to our deserving students in person but I will do so seated (do excuse me). Looking forward to recovering soon. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKEB4mvnJmV/?igshid=1a4iazu7wez4v

Kopi, teh or ...? 🙂 Join me for my next Yuan Yang KopiTalk tomorrow (16/1) 2-4pm. Via Facebook Live, Zoom, Zoom station @ Tampines North CC, or Zoom station @ Tampines Blk 478 Koufu, any other suggestions? #tampinesnorth #kopitalk #livechatwithbyk #firstin2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CKDcqG3nOdh/?igshid=18vt78og0trh2

Many residents told me that they felt very fortunate to be in Singapore as the COVID-19 situation has been well controlled so far. I said credit goes to the general population who have been very cooperative and adhering to the various measures. See how my residents wear masks when meeting me at their door. 👍🙂 #tampinesnorth #housevisit #Blk496E https://www.instagram.com/p/CKBi2AiH7ul/?igshid=vxc5xq2128pc

Happy to meet the clients, staff and volunteers at Christian Outreach to the Handicapped centre at Tampines Blk 414. Heartening to see the passion and dedication to look after the more vulnerable segments of our society. We had a good discussion on how the centre could reach out to the community, eg a community garden. Hope the plan could materialise soon. #tampinesnorth #communityservice https://www.instagram.com/p/CKA3jbBnoqO/?igshid=w7g85wnfeecr

It was a rainy Sunday. Glad to be able to meet up with many residents who were at home. #tampinesnorth #housevisit #Blk491A #Blk492D #下雨天迎客天 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ-QSMyHmoe/?igshid=1sc88qk4t5u8y

I'm making good on my New Year resolution to cycle more in 2021, starting with a ride with my fellow Active Mobility Advisory Panel (AMAP) members around the Jurong Lake District over the weekend. This is part of LTA’s upcoming #ExploreSG campaign to encourage everyone take up to cycling as a green, affordable and convenient choice of commute. There will be several fun and scenic curated cycling routes - which offers a glimpse of places of interest in Singapore, and the ease and convenience of our cycling paths as we introduce more active mobility features in our towns. Jurong Lake District, for instance has 15km of cycling paths, with more to be completed in Taman Jurong this year. I will be trying some of these #ExploreSG routes myself. Wheel you ride with me? 😊 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ8cUNfHCcS/?igshid=hc5x67e09zic

Over the past 1-2 weeks, I have been receiving feedback from many residents about water seepage in their flats. Heavy rain is one major reason. Our flats are protected from the rain by walls, windows and the roof (for top floor units). If there is water seepage, the town council will repair the cracks in the wall and roof, or reapply the waterproof coating. However, if water is seeping through other cavities, eg window sill/frame or decayed aircon panel/frame, that is under the flat-owners’ purview. Despite the increased number of seepage cases, the town council is trying to schedule the inspection appointments based on residents' convenience, as quickly as possible. They will do their best to identify the cause, but as water flow is fluid, some cases will be best guesstimates and require further monitoring after repair. I know residents are definitely inconvenienced if the problem is not resolved, especially during this wet season. #屋漏偏逢连夜雨 I seek residents' understanding that external repair can only be carried out when weather permits. Many of our HDB blocks have solar panels installed at the rooftop. The panels would need to be removed first and hence roof works will take longer. We typically won't discover such problems unless there is heavy rain. Just like we won't know that the umbrella is leaking unless we use it in the rain. Tampines Town Council (Photo taken at Singapore Bicentennial Exhibition 2019) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ79lQRHJ9B/?igshid=1odmxl07l3gls

I would like to wish all students receiving their 'O' Level results today the very best. Today is probably the last time you are wearing your secondary school uniform. :) 'O' Levels marks a milestone in your education. The results are also just a snapshot of your academic achievements, not necessarily your full capabilities or potential. Choose your next path based on your interest and your results, and do your best. https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ5Ncbln9XC/?igshid=cgo0rs9cj559

I started my week with a morning run. What about you? #running #keepingfit #personalresponsibility (at Parliament House, Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ4pCLTn4Lo/?igshid=4rg5pftirnie

My condolences to Ms Goh Beng Choo on the passing of her husband Mr Yeng Pway Ngon. Yeng received the Cultural Medallion in 2003, and was a three-time Singapore Literature Prize winner. One of Singapore’s most distinguished Chinese-language writers with a wiring career over 50 years, Yeng has made immense and significant contributions to the Singapore Chinese literary scene. I had the honour of opening his exhibition at The Arts House in 2018. When I visited him yesterday, he was unfortunately unable to speak, after combating pancreatic cancer since May 2020. 英培安是新加坡文坛的多面手，作品包括诗歌、小说、戏剧、杂文及评论。 我小时候收听丽的呼声时就接触英培安的作品。七八十年代，他以笔名“孔大山”写了不少诙谐幽默的广播剧，我记得当时我就是忠实的听众粉丝。 安息吧，英培安先生。 Photo: MCCY https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ3UbZ_H_-P/?igshid=anxeuxrc37j

Before I went on leave in Dec 2020, I did something for the first time in a recording studio. Thanks to Mediacorp for the opportunity. Something is brewing for later this month...🙂 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJz_VOUHeqa/?igshid=m1lxvr1sxd71

Embarrassed to share that I only had my first run in 2021 this morning. 😬 Hope you have been more disciplined. #running #firstin2021 #keepingfit #personalresponsibility https://www.instagram.com/p/CJvR8candix/?igshid=fdyjcbw712f