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SINGAPORE: Two new faces from the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) were introduced in Jurong by Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu on Saturday (Apr 5). Charity director David Hoe and lawyer Cassandra Lee will help to manage the Jurong, Clementi and Bukit Batok area moving forward, said Ms Fu, at the launch of the Jurong-Clementi Town Council five-year master plan for 2026 to 2030. Ms Cassandra Lee is a lawyer specialising in technology, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity at management consultancy EY.
She started volunteering in Yuhua 16 years ago and has led a barrier-free accessibility project for the division, working closely with the residents and the town council, said Ms Fu, who is MP for Yuhua SMC. Mr David Hoe, director of philanthropy at registered charity The Majurity Trust, was previously seen on the ground in Jalan Besar GRC and Tampines GRC. He is passionate about giving youths opportunities to develop themselves and to realise their strengths and has started and sustained several programmes for youths, said Ms Fu.
“They will bring new energy and experience in community bonding and building to the current team,” said Ms Fu of the newcomers. Also at Saturday’s event were Bukit Batok MP Murali Pillai, and Jurong GRC MPs Rahayu Mahzam, Mr Xie Yao Quan and Dr Tan Wu Meng. “This team that you see today will run Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC and Jurong Central SMC, if we are given the mandate by you," said Ms Fu.
RUNNING THE NEW TOWN WELL Ms Fu told the over 200 community partners, grassroots leaders and residents in attendance that the new electoral boundaries of the area would not affect the team’s work. She noted that the areas under the town council’s purview would shift under the latest electoral map released last month, with Jurong GRC reconfigured into Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC and a new Jurong Central single-seat ward. “We are excited about the prospect and look forward to serving residents from Hong Kah.
With our experience and track record, we are confident that we can run the new town well,” she said. The Electoral Boundaries Review Committee merged Bukit Batok and Yuhua SMCs, along with part of the massive Hong Kah North SMC, with the current Jurong GRC to form the new bloc. It also carved out the new Jurong Central SMC in order to maintain the voter to MP ratio of the GRC.
At the event, Ms Fu unveiled the Five-Year Masterplan for the area, saying it "promises more than just better estate maintenance”. “We will rejuvenate nine older estates, introduce the ‘Sports-in-Precinct’ initiative in Yuhua, build more than 40 sheltered linkways for enhanced commuting, upgrade 41 fitness corners and 30 playgrounds. “In all, residents can expect a total of more than 200 upgrading projects coming their way.
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