Rainy afternoon. And evening is cooling. Let me sleep early!
- wong chee tat :)
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
New Lease Buyback Scheme Takes Effect From 1 April 2015
New Lease Buyback Scheme Takes Effect From 1 April 2015
Details on the new LBS and other monetisation options available are found in Annex.
(PDF 230KB)
- wong chee tat :)
Date issued : 31 Mar 2015
In September 2014, the Government announced four enhancements to the Lease Buyback Scheme (LBS), in response to feedback received during the Our Singapore Conversation on Housing.
2The new LBS will benefit more elderly households and provide greater flexibility to suit different preferences and needs. These enhancements will come into effect from 1 April 2015:
- (a) Extending the scheme to 4-room HDB flats: With this extension, the LBS will cover 75% of elderly HDB households compared to 35% currently. 4-room households will receive up to $10,000 cash bonus per household when they participate in the LBS. This is on top of the proceeds they receive from selling the tail-end lease of their flat to HDB.
(b) Raising the income ceiling: The income ceiling for participating in the LBS will be raised to $10,000, from $3,000 per month. Similarly, the income ceiling for the Silver Housing Bonus (SHB) scheme will be raised from $3,000 to $10,000.
(c) Lowering the CPF top-up requirement for households with two or more owners: For these households, each owner will only need to top up his or her CPF Retirement Account (RA) to the current Basic Retirement Sum (age-adjusted), instead of the current Full Retirement Sum (age-adjusted), hence allowing more upfront cash.
(d) Offering flexibility in the length of lease to be retained: Elderly households can choose the length of lease to be retained, ranging from 15 to 35 years (in 5-year increments), subject to the lease covering the youngest owner till age 95.
Details on the new LBS and other monetisation options available are found in Annex.
(PDF 230KB)
When and How To Apply
3From 1 April 2015, applicants can enjoy the new LBS by submitting an online application via the HDB InfoWEB. Those who need help completing the application may approach any HDB Branch for assistance.
4After the LBS application is submitted, HDB will conduct a personalised one-to-one financial counselling session for each household. The session seeks to help them better understand the LBS and the other monetisation options available, so that they can decide on an option that will best suit their priorities and retirement needs.
Enquiries
5For more information on the LBS, the public can call HDB Branch Service Line at 1800-225-5432 between 8.00am and 5.00pm from Mondays to Fridays.
- wong chee tat :)
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
- wong chee tat :)
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
- wong chee tat :)
Blog Updates:
Blog Updates:
- Remove old / dated feeds
Will continue to make minor improvements for this blog!
- wong chee tat :)
- Remove old / dated feeds
Will continue to make minor improvements for this blog!
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Monday, March 30, 2015
Singapore Savings Bonds for Individual Investors
Singapore Savings Bonds for Individual Investors
Singapore, 30 March 2015…The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today provided more information on the features of Singapore Savings Bonds. This followed Senior Minister of State Mrs Josephine Teo’s announcement that the Government and MAS would introduce the Savings Bonds programme to provide individual investors with a long-term savings option that offers safe returns . This will expand the range of simple, low-cost investment options available to individual investors to help them meet their long-term financial goals and retirement needs.
2 Singapore Savings Bonds are backed by the Singapore Government, with features that make them accessible and suitable to individual investors:
i. Principal guaranteed: Investors will always get their investment amount back in full. In other words, they will not suffer any capital losses.
ii. Term of ten years: This allows individuals to save for the long term and receive higher long-term interest rates (which comprise what investors call “term-premium”).
iii. Step-up interest: Investors will earn interest that is linked to long-term Singapore Government Securities (SGS) rates. Unlike SGS that pay the same coupon each year, Savings Bonds will pay coupons that “step-up” or increase over time. As a result, the average interest rate is higher the longer the Savings Bonds are held.
iv. Monthly issuance: This makes Savings Bonds accessible on a regular basis.
v. Flexible redemption: Bond-holders can choose to get their money back in any given month, with no penalty. This means that individual investors do not have to decide upfront how long they wish to invest.
vi. Small minimum investment amount: A minimum of $500, and in subsequent multiples of $500 up to a limit to be announced later. A limit will help to maximise participation and to ensure a broad reach.
vii. Only individuals can apply for and hold Savings Bonds.
3 A factsheet summarising the features of the Savings Bonds is available in the Annex.
4 MAS expects to launch the Savings Bonds programme in the second half of 2015. MAS will provide information on how to apply for Savings Bonds closer to the launch date.
- wong chee tat :)
Singapore, 30 March 2015…The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today provided more information on the features of Singapore Savings Bonds. This followed Senior Minister of State Mrs Josephine Teo’s announcement that the Government and MAS would introduce the Savings Bonds programme to provide individual investors with a long-term savings option that offers safe returns . This will expand the range of simple, low-cost investment options available to individual investors to help them meet their long-term financial goals and retirement needs.
2 Singapore Savings Bonds are backed by the Singapore Government, with features that make them accessible and suitable to individual investors:
i. Principal guaranteed: Investors will always get their investment amount back in full. In other words, they will not suffer any capital losses.
ii. Term of ten years: This allows individuals to save for the long term and receive higher long-term interest rates (which comprise what investors call “term-premium”).
iii. Step-up interest: Investors will earn interest that is linked to long-term Singapore Government Securities (SGS) rates. Unlike SGS that pay the same coupon each year, Savings Bonds will pay coupons that “step-up” or increase over time. As a result, the average interest rate is higher the longer the Savings Bonds are held.
iv. Monthly issuance: This makes Savings Bonds accessible on a regular basis.
v. Flexible redemption: Bond-holders can choose to get their money back in any given month, with no penalty. This means that individual investors do not have to decide upfront how long they wish to invest.
vi. Small minimum investment amount: A minimum of $500, and in subsequent multiples of $500 up to a limit to be announced later. A limit will help to maximise participation and to ensure a broad reach.
vii. Only individuals can apply for and hold Savings Bonds.
3 A factsheet summarising the features of the Savings Bonds is available in the Annex.
4 MAS expects to launch the Savings Bonds programme in the second half of 2015. MAS will provide information on how to apply for Savings Bonds closer to the launch date.
- wong chee tat :)
Details on savings bonds for individual investors released
Details on savings bonds for individual investors released
POSTED: 30 Mar 2015 16:00
UPDATED: 30 Mar 2015 16:05
The Singapore Savings Bonds programme will be launched in the second half of this year, and investors can put in a minimum sum of S$500, says the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
SINGAPORE: More details have been released on the proposed Singapore Savings Bonds for individual investors.
In a news release on Monday (Mar 30), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said the Savings Bonds programme - which will only be available for individuals - will be launched in the second half of this year.
Investors can put in a minimum of S$500, and in subsequent multiples of S$500, for 10 years. There will be a limit to the total investment amount so that it can maximise participation and to ensure a broad reach, said MAS.
Investors can opt for a monthly issuance of their money, and they can choose to withdraw all of their money any time, with no penalty. This means investors need not have to decide upfront on how long they wish to invest.
Those in the Savings Bonds programme will earn interest that is linked to long-term Singapore Government Securities rates. The Savings Bonds’ interest rates will increase over time. This means the average interest rate will be higher the longer the Savings Bonds are held.
Furthermore, the Savings Bonds programme is principal-guaranteed, which means investors will always get their investment amount back in full.
The MAS said it will provide information on how to apply for the Savings Bonds programme closer to the launch date.
- CNA/xq
- wong chee tat :)
POSTED: 30 Mar 2015 16:00
UPDATED: 30 Mar 2015 16:05
The Singapore Savings Bonds programme will be launched in the second half of this year, and investors can put in a minimum sum of S$500, says the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
SINGAPORE: More details have been released on the proposed Singapore Savings Bonds for individual investors.
In a news release on Monday (Mar 30), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said the Savings Bonds programme - which will only be available for individuals - will be launched in the second half of this year.
Investors can put in a minimum of S$500, and in subsequent multiples of S$500, for 10 years. There will be a limit to the total investment amount so that it can maximise participation and to ensure a broad reach, said MAS.
Investors can opt for a monthly issuance of their money, and they can choose to withdraw all of their money any time, with no penalty. This means investors need not have to decide upfront on how long they wish to invest.
Those in the Savings Bonds programme will earn interest that is linked to long-term Singapore Government Securities rates. The Savings Bonds’ interest rates will increase over time. This means the average interest rate will be higher the longer the Savings Bonds are held.
Furthermore, the Savings Bonds programme is principal-guaranteed, which means investors will always get their investment amount back in full.
The MAS said it will provide information on how to apply for the Savings Bonds programme closer to the launch date.
- CNA/xq
- wong chee tat :)
Revised Subletting Policy for HDB Industrial Properties
Revised Subletting Policy for HDB Industrial Properties
Date issued : 30 Mar 2015
From 1 Jun 2015, new and existing tenants of HDB industrial properties will not be allowed to sublet their industrial properties. Tenants with existing approved subletting arrangements will be allowed to renew their subletting agreements up to 31 Dec 2017, to give them time to make business adjustments. The revised subletting policy will better support industrialists in operating their core businesses, and enable more productive use of scarce industrial land in Singapore.
Revised Subletting Policy
2HDB manages close to 12,000 industrial properties island-wide, including workshops, warehouses and factories. Majority (about 98%) are rented out on 1-, 2- or 3-year term tenancies. Currently, tenants of HDB industrial properties are allowed to sublet up to 50% of their factory floor space. About 380 tenants, or approximately 3% of the total number of tenants, are currently subletting space in their industrial properties.
3The main purpose of HDB’s industrial space is to support industrialists in operating their core businesses. To better achieve this intent, HDB will be revising its subletting policy for industrial properties. From 1 Jun 2015, all new and existing tenants will not be allowed to sublet their industrial properties. This revision also seeks to promote more responsible and productive use of scarce industrial land, by encouraging tenants to rent only the amount of space that they need. This change will also align HDB’s subletting policy for industrial properties with that of other government agencies such as JTC Corporation.
4To ease the transition, tenants with existing approved subletting agreements may renew their subletting agreements up to 31 Dec 2017. Thereafter, they will not be allowed to sublet their properties. Tenants with excess space are encouraged to right-size their factories to smaller units, and can renew their tenancy with HDB for a lower quantum at the end of their current term.
5Tenants who are currently subletting their premises to their wholly-owned subsidiaries or related companies will not be affected by this policy revision, and may continue their subletting arrangement.
“Related companies” refers to: a. Subtenant is wholly-owned by the tenant or vice versa; b. Percentage shareholding relationship (not including common individual directors and shareholders) between the tenant and the subtenant is at least 51%; or c. Tenant and subtenant are 100% owned by the same parent company.
6HDB industrial tenants can call 1800-866-3077 for further enquiries on the revised policy.
- wong chee tat :)
Date issued : 30 Mar 2015
From 1 Jun 2015, new and existing tenants of HDB industrial properties will not be allowed to sublet their industrial properties. Tenants with existing approved subletting arrangements will be allowed to renew their subletting agreements up to 31 Dec 2017, to give them time to make business adjustments. The revised subletting policy will better support industrialists in operating their core businesses, and enable more productive use of scarce industrial land in Singapore.
Revised Subletting Policy
2HDB manages close to 12,000 industrial properties island-wide, including workshops, warehouses and factories. Majority (about 98%) are rented out on 1-, 2- or 3-year term tenancies. Currently, tenants of HDB industrial properties are allowed to sublet up to 50% of their factory floor space. About 380 tenants, or approximately 3% of the total number of tenants, are currently subletting space in their industrial properties.
3The main purpose of HDB’s industrial space is to support industrialists in operating their core businesses. To better achieve this intent, HDB will be revising its subletting policy for industrial properties. From 1 Jun 2015, all new and existing tenants will not be allowed to sublet their industrial properties. This revision also seeks to promote more responsible and productive use of scarce industrial land, by encouraging tenants to rent only the amount of space that they need. This change will also align HDB’s subletting policy for industrial properties with that of other government agencies such as JTC Corporation.
4To ease the transition, tenants with existing approved subletting agreements may renew their subletting agreements up to 31 Dec 2017. Thereafter, they will not be allowed to sublet their properties. Tenants with excess space are encouraged to right-size their factories to smaller units, and can renew their tenancy with HDB for a lower quantum at the end of their current term.
5Tenants who are currently subletting their premises to their wholly-owned subsidiaries or related companies will not be affected by this policy revision, and may continue their subletting arrangement.
“Related companies” refers to: a. Subtenant is wholly-owned by the tenant or vice versa; b. Percentage shareholding relationship (not including common individual directors and shareholders) between the tenant and the subtenant is at least 51%; or c. Tenant and subtenant are 100% owned by the same parent company.
6HDB industrial tenants can call 1800-866-3077 for further enquiries on the revised policy.
- wong chee tat :)
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Scheduled Maintenance - POSB
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SIBOR rises above 1% in sign that mortgages could rise further
SIBOR rises above 1% in sign that mortgages could rise further
POSTED: 24 Mar 2015 13:21
The three-month Singapore interbank offered rate (SIBOR) at 1.00129 per cent on Tuesday (March 24) is the first time it rose above the 1 per cent mark in more than six years.
SINGAPORE: A key benchmark lending rate rose above the 1 per cent level for the first time in more than six years, indicating that mortgage rates will increase further in coming weeks.
The three-month Singapore interbank offered rate (SIBOR) was fixed at 1.00129 per cent on Tuesday (March 24), according to Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) data posted on Bloomberg, up 0.9 per cent from Monday's fixing of 0.99216 per cent. The rate has been climbing steadily since end-December when it stood at around 0.45 per cent.
Many home loans in Singapore are pegged to SIBOR. For instance, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) has a home loan package that charges an interest rate 0.85 percentage point above three-month SIBOR. If SIBOR rises, the interest rate will also increase. OCBC will review the rate every three months based on movements in SIBOR.
Singapore interest rates have been on the rise, in line with expectations that the US Federal Reserve will increase interest rates this year.
The weakening of the Singapore dollar against its US counterpart has also pushed rates higher since investors need more incentive to hold onto the local currency. The Singapore dollar is currently trading at around S$1.37 to the greenback, from around S$1.32 at the end of last year.
- CNA/kk
- wong chee tat :)
POSTED: 24 Mar 2015 13:21
The three-month Singapore interbank offered rate (SIBOR) at 1.00129 per cent on Tuesday (March 24) is the first time it rose above the 1 per cent mark in more than six years.
SINGAPORE: A key benchmark lending rate rose above the 1 per cent level for the first time in more than six years, indicating that mortgage rates will increase further in coming weeks.
The three-month Singapore interbank offered rate (SIBOR) was fixed at 1.00129 per cent on Tuesday (March 24), according to Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) data posted on Bloomberg, up 0.9 per cent from Monday's fixing of 0.99216 per cent. The rate has been climbing steadily since end-December when it stood at around 0.45 per cent.
Many home loans in Singapore are pegged to SIBOR. For instance, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) has a home loan package that charges an interest rate 0.85 percentage point above three-month SIBOR. If SIBOR rises, the interest rate will also increase. OCBC will review the rate every three months based on movements in SIBOR.
Singapore interest rates have been on the rise, in line with expectations that the US Federal Reserve will increase interest rates this year.
The weakening of the Singapore dollar against its US counterpart has also pushed rates higher since investors need more incentive to hold onto the local currency. The Singapore dollar is currently trading at around S$1.37 to the greenback, from around S$1.32 at the end of last year.
- CNA/kk
- wong chee tat :)
New savings bonds for individual investors to be introduced
New savings bonds for individual investors to be introduced
POSTED: 26 Mar 2015 13:50
The planned Singapore Savings Bonds will be safe investments with principal guaranteed by the Government and will have features to make them more attractive for individual investors.
SINGAPORE: The Government and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) are planning to introduce a new type of bonds to help individual investors get a better return on their savings, Senior Minister of State for Finance Josephine Teo said on Thursday (Mar 26).
Speaking at the annual conference of the Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS), Ms Teo said the planned Singapore Savings Bonds will be safe investments with principal guaranteed by the Government.
These bonds will have two features to make them more attractive for individual investors: The ability to get his or her money back in any given month with no penalty, and interest rates that are linked to long-term Singapore Government Securities rates.
Unlike bonds that pay the same coupon each year, the Singapore Savings Bonds will pay coupons that “step-up” or increase over time, providing investors with a higher return the longer they hold the bonds, she added.
"In short, the Singapore Savings Bonds will offer the higher returns of a long-term bond and give what investors call a term premium, while retaining the flexibility of a shorter-term deposit, and the safety of an instrument guaranteed by the Government," she said.
Ms Teo said the Government and MAS are still working on the details and will release more information later.
- CNA/ac
- wong chee tat :)
POSTED: 26 Mar 2015 13:50
The planned Singapore Savings Bonds will be safe investments with principal guaranteed by the Government and will have features to make them more attractive for individual investors.
SINGAPORE: The Government and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) are planning to introduce a new type of bonds to help individual investors get a better return on their savings, Senior Minister of State for Finance Josephine Teo said on Thursday (Mar 26).
Speaking at the annual conference of the Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS), Ms Teo said the planned Singapore Savings Bonds will be safe investments with principal guaranteed by the Government.
These bonds will have two features to make them more attractive for individual investors: The ability to get his or her money back in any given month with no penalty, and interest rates that are linked to long-term Singapore Government Securities rates.
Unlike bonds that pay the same coupon each year, the Singapore Savings Bonds will pay coupons that “step-up” or increase over time, providing investors with a higher return the longer they hold the bonds, she added.
"In short, the Singapore Savings Bonds will offer the higher returns of a long-term bond and give what investors call a term premium, while retaining the flexibility of a shorter-term deposit, and the safety of an instrument guaranteed by the Government," she said.
Ms Teo said the Government and MAS are still working on the details and will release more information later.
- CNA/ac
- wong chee tat :)
Saturday, March 28, 2015
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Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
- wong chee tat :)
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
Homage to the 36 trillion, 119 thousand, 500 Amitabha Buddhas
- wong chee tat :)
Monday, March 23, 2015
Lord, I Need You
"Lord, I Need You"
Lord, I come, I confess
Bowing here I find my rest
Without You I fall apart
You're the One that guides my heart
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
Where sin runs deep Your grace is more
Where grace is found is where You are
And where You are, Lord, I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
Teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus, You're my hope and stay
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
You're my one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
Lord, I Need You. I Really Need You!
- wong chee tat :)
Lord, I come, I confess
Bowing here I find my rest
Without You I fall apart
You're the One that guides my heart
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
Where sin runs deep Your grace is more
Where grace is found is where You are
And where You are, Lord, I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
Teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus, You're my hope and stay
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
You're my one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
Lord, I Need You. I Really Need You!
- wong chee tat :)
Effort
Effort
Put your utmost effort into doing good deeds and do not slack. Print more virtuous books and distribute them.
- www.tbsn.org
- wong chee tat :)
Put your utmost effort into doing good deeds and do not slack. Print more virtuous books and distribute them.
- www.tbsn.org
- wong chee tat :)
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Friday, March 20, 2015
My thoughts for these few days
These few days, I encountered a bad tempered person and keep giving me problems.... Maybe it is just plain bad luck. Maybe the person is not in a good mood. Maybe.... Ok. Stop....!!!
First step: Breath in and stay calm and stay strong.
And Don't worry!
And Why don't we worry? Dont't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
- wong chee tat :)
First step: Breath in and stay calm and stay strong.
And Don't worry!
And Why don't we worry? Dont't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
- wong chee tat :)
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Scheduled Maintenance - POSB
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IT Show Mar 2015
IT Show 2015 is here!
Planning to go down today, but it was raining heavily. So, I decided to go on weekends. I hope it does not rain on weekends.
I am looking for a giga-switch.
- wong chee tat :)
Hot spell expected for next two weeks
Hot spell expected for next two weeks
WHEN you are out during the next two weeks, take along an umbrella for shade.
The National Environment Agency's (NEA) latest weather forecast has predicted a scorching maximum daily temperature of up to 35 deg C.
This is much higher than the long-term average maximum daily temperature of 31.6 deg C for March, as measured at the Changi climate station, which is used as Singapore's reference station.
The NEA said yesterday: "In the second half of March, generally fair and warm weather conditions can be experienced on some days, with maximum daily temperature in the range of 33 to 35 deg C."
It will also be less windy, with the prevailing north-easterly winds expected to weaken to become light and variable in direction.
The NEA said short thundery showers are expected, mainly in the afternoon, on four to six days, although the rainfall for this month is expected to be below the long-term average of 185mm.
Most areas of Singapore had received below-average rainfall in the first half of this month.
Ms Julie Tham, 34, who works in a bank, said she would take a water bottle with her if she goes out during the weekend.
"If the weather is going to be very hot, I don't want to risk being dehydrated."
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SG50 Public Holiday on 7 August 2015
SG50 Public Holiday on 7 August 2015
14 Mar 2015
- As Singapore marks 50 years of independence this year, the President has declared 7 August 2015 (Friday)1 a public holiday. This will make for an extended Jubilee Weekend over the 7 to 10 August period so as to enable all Singaporeans to participate in commemorating this special milestone in our nation’s history.
- “SG50 is a unique moment in our young nation’s history. It is a time for us to show appreciation to our pioneers, to strengthen our ties as one big Singaporean family, and to celebrate all that is special, all that we love, about our home. Many Singaporeans and organisations have come up with ideas on how to make SG50 meaningful and personal.”
- “I am pleased that we can have the SG50 Public Holiday and a Jubilee Weekend filled with meaningful and inspiring activities, for Singaporeans to come together and celebrate as one. I hope everyone will take part in the activities and events organised around the island, and spend this special time together with your loved ones,” said Minister Heng Swee Keat, Chairman of SG50 Steering Committee.
- Over the Jubilee Weekend, special programmes have also been prepared for Singaporeans around the island. Our museums and heritage galleries2 will remain open for Singaporeans to revisit and experience afresh the journey of Singapore’s story.
- Said Minister Heng of the Jubilee Weekend programmes, “These activities celebrate what we cherish – our aspirations to be a caring society, our values and families, our rich multi-cultural, multi-racial heritage, our achievements in the music, arts and sports, and all the places around Singapore that hold a special place in our hearts. In short, it is about our journey together as a people. I encourage everyone to enjoy the Jubilee Weekend fully, and make it a time filled with reflection, celebration, inspiration, and the love of family and home.”
Programmes at Marina Bay area - The Jubilee Weekend will kick off with the ComChest Heartstrings Walk 2015-SG50 Community Heartbeats at Marina Bay on 7 August as an expression of our aspiration as a caring and compassionate society.
- Special programmes will be held around the area over the weekend, including Families for Life picnics at the Marina Barrage, and aerial display performances by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Black Knights Team. Gardens by the Bay will create a floral depiction of Singapore’s Story and a SG50 edition of the Garden Rhapsody music and light show.
- These will culminate in the National Day Parade on 9 August, which will, for the first time, span the whole Marina Bay area from Gardens by the Bay to the Padang.
Programmes at Singapore Botanic Gardens - The Singapore Botanic Gardens will host a series of activities from 7 to 9 August showcasing the rich cultural and botanical heritage of the Gardens and shared memories of the Gardens as a much-loved civic space. Several performances will also be held on 7 to 8 August as part of NParks’ SG50 Concert Series in the Park. Visitors will be able to relive the Aneka Ragam Ra’ayat or “People’s Variety Show”, held in the Botanic Gardens in 1959, which was groundbreaking then as it was the first time that cultural performances by different races were featured in the same event.
Programmes in the Parks - Families for Life and NParks will organise a series of picnics at the West Coast Park, Pasir Ris Park and Sembawang Park on 7 August. Both young and old can bond over food and drinks, performances and movie screenings.
Programmes at Singapore Sports Hub - The Singapore Sports Hub will come alive with a celebration of our love for music and sports. Those who wish to enjoy some Singapore music by international and local talents can catch the Sing50 concert at the National Stadium on 7 August, featuring iconic songs popular with Singaporeans across the decades.
- At the Sports Hub on 8 and 9 August, Singaporeans can also take part in a community carnival and enjoy local games, music and snacks from the past 50 years.
Programmes Islandwide - All across the island, many Singaporeans have come together to organise community projects to mark our 50th year. These activities will peak over the Jubilee Weekend, with carnivals and mini-parades being held in our neighbourhoods for families, friends and neighbours to spend time together.
- As part of SG Heart Map, Singaporeans will be treated to special bus tours on 7 and 10 August that take them to their favourite places islandwide. The stops along the tours will be composed by Singaporeans’ choices of the most endearing places around this island that we call home.
Special Concessions at Public Attractions and Facilities - To enable Singaporeans to spend a memorable weekend with friends and family, several attractions and facilities have initiated discounted or free admission for Singaporeans over the Jubilee Weekend (7 to 10 August). These include Jurong Bird Park (50% discount); Flower Dome and Cloud Forest (50% discount, with free entry for seniors age 60 and above) at Gardens by the Bay; and free admission to the National Orchid Garden, Science Centre Singapore3 and ActiveSG swimming pools and gyms islandwide.
- More information on the Jubilee Weekend programme calendar will be available at www.singapore50.sg.
1 Employers should give their employees a paid public holiday on this day, just like for any other public holiday. For more information on the Public Holiday provisions, please visit MOM’s website.
2 This includes the National Museum of Singapore and Asian Civilisations Museum, the new Indian Heritage Centre, the Peranakan Museum, the Singapore Philatelic Museum, Reflections at Bukit Chandu, Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, Malay Heritage Centre, Sports Museum, Civil Defence Heritage Gallery, Singapore City Gallery and Marina Barrage Sustainable Singapore Gallery.
3 Including “gated attractions” such as KidsSTOP, Snow City, Human Body Experience and the Omni-Theatre
2 This includes the National Museum of Singapore and Asian Civilisations Museum, the new Indian Heritage Centre, the Peranakan Museum, the Singapore Philatelic Museum, Reflections at Bukit Chandu, Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, Malay Heritage Centre, Sports Museum, Civil Defence Heritage Gallery, Singapore City Gallery and Marina Barrage Sustainable Singapore Gallery.
3 Including “gated attractions” such as KidsSTOP, Snow City, Human Body Experience and the Omni-Theatre
About Singapore50
Singapore is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence in 2015. It is a time to celebrate what we have been through as a nation, the little things that make us Singaporean and our hopes and dreams for the future. Singaporeans can look forward to a variety of national and community programmes in the year-long celebrations. They are also invited to plan and organise their own activities, which could be supported by the SG50 Celebrations Fund. To guide and coordinate the plans for the 50th anniversary celebrations, a Singapore50 Steering Committee has been formed, comprising representatives from the public, private and people sectors.
For more information on SG50, please visit www.Singapore50.sg.
About Families for Life
Families for Life aims to promote strong and resilient families in a genuine and positive way. Through engaging Singaporeans about families and providing platforms for family bonding, we aim to inspire Singaporeans to renew their commitment to their families. The Families for Life Council is headed by Mr Ching Wei Hong, Chief Operating Officer, OCBC Bank.
For more information, please visit www.familiesforlife.sg and www.facebook.com/familiesforlife.sg
About NParks SG50 Concert Series in the Park
NParks’ SG50 Concert Series in the Park encompasses six free public concerts held in various parks and gardens from March to December 2015. This series of concerts will showcase a host of well-known local talents and community performing groups. Catering to both young and old, these concerts will bring nostalgic melodies to the parks with a wide repertoire of jazz, classical, evergreen classics and local favourites.
For more information, please visit www.nparks.gov.sg/sg50 or www.facebook.com/nparksbuzz.
About SG Heart Map
Home is where the heart is. Each generation of Singaporeans can name a place in Singapore which evokes special memories and warm feelings. In a unique collaboration with Singaporeans, SG Heart Map is the first-ever crowd-sourced map of the nation’s ‘heart’ and special moments. It is “drawn” by ordinary Singaporeans who are invited to share their stories of places in Singapore that are dear to them. Curated in a living, growing map that will be hosted online, as well as through a series of public events, activities and exhibitions during Singapore’s Jubilee year, it seeks to bring Singaporeans together across the generations, evoke shared memories, and inspire their hopes for Singapore’s future.
SG Heart Map is an SG50 Programme. Visit www.heartmap.sg
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