Having spent the past few weeks getting to know Joo Chiat residents, People’s Action Party Member of Parliament Edwin Tong said on Saturday (Aug 15) that he feels “very welcome”.
Mr Tong, who is currently MP of Moulmein-Kallang GRC, looks set to move to Marine Parade GRC, which will absorb the single ward of Joo Chiat. Mr Tong also thanked current Joo Chiat MP, Charles Chong, who may contest in the opposition-held ward of Punggol East.
“People are very warm, and have been long-term residents of Joo Chiat. I think you value the heritage and close community bonds that you have. A lot of that is down to the good work that Charles and his team have done over the last few years in building up Joo Chiat, and I look forward to being able to continue on that good work and build on those foundations and getting to know all of you better – so that we can understand the issues that you face, and more importantly to build a little kampong that we have called Joo Chiat,” he said.
Mr Tong was speaking at the PAssionArts Festival at Siglap South Community Centre. The festival, which is into its sixth weekend, also saw the launch of these eight panels of facade art.
The designs, which were done by residents, students and teachers of La Salle College of the Arts, tell a unique story of local food. Residents also enjoyed the food and cultural performances.
Source: www.channelnewsasia.com
