First batch of flats in new Bidadari estate to be launched this month
Nearly 2,140 flats in three projects in Bidadari will be launched in a Build-To-Order (BTO) exercise in the second half of November.
By Hetty Musfirah Abdul Khamid, Channel NewsAsia
POSTED: 15 Nov 2015 13:06 UPDATED: 15 Nov 2015 15:16
SINGAPORE: The first batch of Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in the new Bidadari estate will go on sale in the second half of this month.
More than half of the 2,139 flats available – 1,229 units – will be four-room flats. Another 192 will be two-room flats under the Flexi scheme, 567 will be three-room flats and 151 will be five-room units. The flats will be progressively completed from the third quarter of 2019, HDB said.
Located in the central region of Singapore, Bidadari is a new housing area to be developed as part of Toa Payoh town. The estate comprises four districts – Alkaff, Woodleigh, Park Edge and Bartley Heights – spanning 93 hectares of land.
The first three housing projects in Bidadari to be launched in the November 2015 BTO exercise will be in Alkaff district, the largest in the estate.
(Photo: An artist's impression of the Alkaff Vista project)
The first project will be Alkaff Vista, scheduled to be ready by the third quarter of 2019. Located along Upper Serangoon Road, the project will have four residential blocks with varying heights from seven to 17 storeys, comprising 350 units of four-room and five-room flats.
(Photo: An artist's impression of Alkaff LakeView)
Alkaff LakeView will be completed next, and is expected to be ready in the last quarter of 2019. Located along Upper Aljunied Road, the project will have three 17-storey blocks comprising 531 units of three- and four-room flats.
(Photo: An artist's impression of Alkaff Courtview)
Alkaff Courtview, also located along Upper Serangoon Road, will be completed in the second quarter of 2020. The project will have six residential blocks of between six and 17 storeys, with 192 two-room flexi flats. Under the Flexi scheme, those aged 55 and above can buy these flats with a lease of between 15 and 45 years in five-year increments.
COMMUNITY IN A GARDEN
Envisioned to be a "Community in a Garden", the Bidadari estate will have features such as a new 10-hectare Bidadari Park and a greenbelt which passes through the estate from Bartley Road to Upper Serangoon Road.
(Photo: All three precincts in Alkaff district will have multi-level green decks)
The estate will also be flanked by social and commercial facilities along with pedestrian and cycling networks which aim to provide seamless access to transport nodes.
HDB’s Director of Urban Planning Lim Shu Ying said: “We hope to encourage residents to take on walking and cycling as an alternative form of transport and moving around, rather than a car. We have also planned to have more bike sharing and car-sharing within the estates so that it will be easier for residents who do not own the car to be able to move around as well.”
(Photo: Courtyard spaces in Alkaff CourtView where residents can rest and relax.)
STRONG DEMAND EXPECTED
The flats in the Alkaff district of Bidadari will be part of the 7,000 BTO flats to be launched later this month, alongside other flats in Punggol Northshore, Bukit Batok, Choa Chu Kang, Hougang and Sengkang.
Property watchers Channel NewsAsia spoke to are expecting strong demand for the Bidadari flats.
(Photo: A verandah at Alkaff CourtView with a sheltered walkway and space for residents' activities.)
"This is the first BTO launch after the raised income ceiling to S$12,000. I believe a lot of buyers have actually been holding back waiting for Bidadari launch, we will expect the take up to be very, very hot,” said ERA Realty’s Key Executive Officer Eugene Lim.
The majority of the buyers are expected to be families and those planning to start a family, he said, adding that the flats are likely to attract those with young children as the estate is located near several reputable schools.
“Even though this was previously a cemetery, there is already a success story in the case of Bishan, where the flats are among the most highly priced in Singapore and highly sought after," Mr Lim said.
Mr Chris Koh, director of estate agency Chris International, said buyers will likely have to pay a premium for the flats due to their central location. He expects prices to be 10 per cent higher than flats in Punggol and Sengkang.
Demand for the two-room flexi flats, which are open to those above the age of 55, will also likely be high, he said.
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Sunday, November 15, 2015
Friday, April 10, 2015
HDB resale flat prices continue to fall
HDB resale flat prices continue to fall
BY MATTHIAS TAY
PUBLISHED: 1:23 PM, APRIL 9, 2015
SINGAPORE – Prices of Housing and Development Board resale flats continued to fall, with the latest report from SRX Property showing that there was a 0.8 per cent drop in prices last month compared to February.
The decline was 0.8 per cent in non-mature estates and 0.9 per cent in mature estates. Compared to March last year, prices are down 6.6 per cent, said SRX Property today (April 9).
Meanwhile, transaction volume rose 17.5 per cent, from 1,148 flats in February to 1,349 flats last month.
Flats continued to be sold below their estimated market value, with the median Transaction Over X-Value – SRX’s measure of whether people are underpaying or overpaying for properties – at negative S$3,000. This however is improved from the negative S$4,000 seen in February.
Resale flats in areas like Bukit Merah and Serangoon were sold above their estimated market value while flats in Hougang, Yishun and Choa Chu Kang below their estimated market value.
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BY MATTHIAS TAY
PUBLISHED: 1:23 PM, APRIL 9, 2015
SINGAPORE – Prices of Housing and Development Board resale flats continued to fall, with the latest report from SRX Property showing that there was a 0.8 per cent drop in prices last month compared to February.
The decline was 0.8 per cent in non-mature estates and 0.9 per cent in mature estates. Compared to March last year, prices are down 6.6 per cent, said SRX Property today (April 9).
Meanwhile, transaction volume rose 17.5 per cent, from 1,148 flats in February to 1,349 flats last month.
Flats continued to be sold below their estimated market value, with the median Transaction Over X-Value – SRX’s measure of whether people are underpaying or overpaying for properties – at negative S$3,000. This however is improved from the negative S$4,000 seen in February.
Resale flats in areas like Bukit Merah and Serangoon were sold above their estimated market value while flats in Hougang, Yishun and Choa Chu Kang below their estimated market value.
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Monday, May 12, 2014
Reptiles are turning up in the oddest places in our concrete jungle
Reptiles are turning up in the oddest places in our concrete jungle
May 10, 2014 - 1:10am
By: Linette Heng Kok Yufeng Colin Tham
TNP PHOTO: Benjamin Seetor
A metre-long monitor lizard in Sembawang, a two metre-long python in Serangoon, and a three metre-long python (above) in Sims Avenue.
There has been a sudden increase of reported sightings of reptiles this week.
In Sembawang, Canberra Road resident Ganwani Lachman, 58, thought the monitor lizard was fake as it clung onto the gate of his first-storey neighbour's home.
Yesterday morning, a 2m-long python caused a bit of excitement as it got stuck in a hole along the wall of a storm canal outside St Gabriel's Primary School at Lorong Chuan.
The snake's meal may have caused a bump in its body, preventing it from slithering away from the public eye.
Later in the evening, the snake that bit Madam Noraslina Asat on Labour Day was found in a manhole, weak and unconscious.
Previously estimated at 1.8m-long, the reticulated python measured three metres long when caught.
All three reptiles are common in Singapore and will not attack humans unless provoked, said Animal Concerns Research and Education Society officials.
The public is advised not to approach the reptiles when spotted, and to call Acres' Wildlife Rescue Hotline at 9783-7782 if they spot any injured or trapped reptiles, or if the animals are in premises like homes, offices, or schools.
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May 10, 2014 - 1:10am
By: Linette Heng Kok Yufeng Colin Tham
TNP PHOTO: Benjamin Seetor
A metre-long monitor lizard in Sembawang, a two metre-long python in Serangoon, and a three metre-long python (above) in Sims Avenue.
There has been a sudden increase of reported sightings of reptiles this week.
In Sembawang, Canberra Road resident Ganwani Lachman, 58, thought the monitor lizard was fake as it clung onto the gate of his first-storey neighbour's home.
Yesterday morning, a 2m-long python caused a bit of excitement as it got stuck in a hole along the wall of a storm canal outside St Gabriel's Primary School at Lorong Chuan.
The snake's meal may have caused a bump in its body, preventing it from slithering away from the public eye.
Later in the evening, the snake that bit Madam Noraslina Asat on Labour Day was found in a manhole, weak and unconscious.
Previously estimated at 1.8m-long, the reticulated python measured three metres long when caught.
All three reptiles are common in Singapore and will not attack humans unless provoked, said Animal Concerns Research and Education Society officials.
The public is advised not to approach the reptiles when spotted, and to call Acres' Wildlife Rescue Hotline at 9783-7782 if they spot any injured or trapped reptiles, or if the animals are in premises like homes, offices, or schools.
- wong chee tat :)
Monday, February 3, 2014
HDB Jan 2014 BTO
| Number of Applications Received as at 28 Jan 2014 |
This e-service allows you to find out the number of applications received |
Applicants | What it means: An Application Rate of 3 means that for every 1 flat available, there are 3 applicants vying for the unit. As a general guide (see Note 2 below), the table below gives an overview under the current flat allocation policies. Sum of the computed number of applications may not add up due to rounding.
(Mouse-over for details) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bukit Batok Bukit Gombak Vista (Standard Contract) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jurong West Golden Lavender (Standard Contract) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Punggol Punggol Vue (Standard Contract) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Punggol Punggol BayView (Premium Contract) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Woodlands Woodlands Glen (Standard Contract) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Serangoon Golden Ginger (Standard Contract) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| # Figure includes 52 units of 3Gen flats from Punggol BayView which are specially designed for Multi-Generation families. |
| Note : |
| 1. The Number of Applications Received is as at midnight on 28 Jan 2014. Allocation of flats is subject to prevailing eligibility conditions, availability of flats and Ethnic Integration Policy. |
| 2. Application Rates: |
| Non-mature Estates 2-room: First-timer application rate refers to the number of first-timer applications divided by 40% of the total flat supply, while second-timer / first-timer Singles application rates refer to the number of Second-timer / First-timer Singles applications received divided by 30% of the total flat supply. 3-room: First-timer application rate refers to the number of first-timer applications divided by 70% of the total flat supply, while second-timer application rate refers to the number of second-timer applications received divided by 30% of the total flat supply. 4-/ 5-room: First-timer application rate refers to the number of first-timer applications divided by 85% of the total flat supply, while second-timer application rate refers to the number of second-timer applications divided by 15% of the total flat supply. |
Mature Estates 2- to 5-room: First-timer application rate refers to the number of first-timer applications divided by 95% of the total flat supply, while second-timer application rate refers to the number of second-timer applications divided by 5% of the total flat supply. (However, for both non-mature and mature estates, some flats are also set aside for quota-based priority schemes, where HDB does not differentiate between first-timers and second-timers. If there are fewer first-timers than the number of flats set aside for them, the excess flats will be allocated to second-timers.) |
| 3. The associated breakdown by first-timers and second-timers for studio apartments is not shown, as HDB does not differentiate its treatment of studio apartment applicants. |
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
The Seletar Mall slated to open on December 2014
The Seletar Mall slated to open on December 2014
Find out what it has to offer shoppers.
According to a release, The Seletar Mall, the latest suburban lifestyle hub in the North-East, will welcome shoppers into its modern and chic premises by December 2014, in time for festive celebrations next year.
The mall is developed by The Seletar Mall Pte Ltd, a joint venture company between Singapore Press Holdings (70%) and United Engineers Limited (30%).
Strategic Location and Strong Catchment
The Seletar Mall is nestled at the junction of Sengkang West Avenue and Fernvale Road. It is also linked to the Sengkang North East Line (NEL) MRT/LRT station and Sengkang bus interchange.
For those who drive, the mall is accessible via two main expressways, namely Tampines Expressway (TPE) and Central Expressway (CTE). There are 390 car park lots available from basements three to five. The driveway, ramp, and car park lots are designed with widths wider than the norm.
The one stop shopping, dining and entertainment destination will serve existing and new residents living in HDB Built-To-Order flats, private condominiums and landed properties at the Seletar estate. It will also cater to 747,000 residents and a working population of 47,000 within 5 km, including Sengkang, Hougang, Punggol, Serangoon and Ang Mo Kio, the Seletar Aerospace Park and Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park.
With a net lettable area of 188,000 sq ft, The Seletar Mall comprises four shopping levels above ground plus two basement levels.
The attractive list of key anchor tenants includes a Cineplex at level four, a food court with a wide array of local delights at level three, exciting anchor retail shops at levels one to three and a good-sized supermarket at basement two.
With the eclectic mix of retail, dining and lifestyle options, shoppers and diners will be spoilt for choice.
- wong chee tat :)
Find out what it has to offer shoppers.
According to a release, The Seletar Mall, the latest suburban lifestyle hub in the North-East, will welcome shoppers into its modern and chic premises by December 2014, in time for festive celebrations next year.
The mall is developed by The Seletar Mall Pte Ltd, a joint venture company between Singapore Press Holdings (70%) and United Engineers Limited (30%).
Strategic Location and Strong Catchment
The Seletar Mall is nestled at the junction of Sengkang West Avenue and Fernvale Road. It is also linked to the Sengkang North East Line (NEL) MRT/LRT station and Sengkang bus interchange.
For those who drive, the mall is accessible via two main expressways, namely Tampines Expressway (TPE) and Central Expressway (CTE). There are 390 car park lots available from basements three to five. The driveway, ramp, and car park lots are designed with widths wider than the norm.
The one stop shopping, dining and entertainment destination will serve existing and new residents living in HDB Built-To-Order flats, private condominiums and landed properties at the Seletar estate. It will also cater to 747,000 residents and a working population of 47,000 within 5 km, including Sengkang, Hougang, Punggol, Serangoon and Ang Mo Kio, the Seletar Aerospace Park and Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park.
With a net lettable area of 188,000 sq ft, The Seletar Mall comprises four shopping levels above ground plus two basement levels.
The attractive list of key anchor tenants includes a Cineplex at level four, a food court with a wide array of local delights at level three, exciting anchor retail shops at levels one to three and a good-sized supermarket at basement two.
With the eclectic mix of retail, dining and lifestyle options, shoppers and diners will be spoilt for choice.
- wong chee tat :)
Monday, December 3, 2012
29 ex-SMRT bus drivers involved in illegal strike sent back to China
29 ex-SMRT bus drivers involved in illegal strike sent back to China
Posted: 02 December 2012 1739 hrs
SINGAPORE: All 29 ex-SMRT bus drivers involved in an illegal strike over pay and living conditions on 26 and 27 November have been sent back to China.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said they were placed on flights between 12:15am and 4:35pm on Sunday.
MHA said they were cooperative and that the process took place without incident.
Officials from the Chinese embassy, as well as SMRT staff, assisted in the repatriation exercise.
The 29 drivers, who were rounded up on Saturday morning, were absent from work on one or both days of the illegal strike.
Their work permits were revoked.
Although some of them had medical certificates, the authorities said these drivers were recalcitrant and participated actively in the strike.
On Thursday, four other SMRT drivers from China were charged with instigating the strike.
A fifth driver will be charged in court on Monday.
Over 150 other drivers will be let off, with police warning letters.
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- wong chee tat :)
Posted: 02 December 2012 1739 hrs
SINGAPORE: All 29 ex-SMRT bus drivers involved in an illegal strike over pay and living conditions on 26 and 27 November have been sent back to China.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said they were placed on flights between 12:15am and 4:35pm on Sunday.
MHA said they were cooperative and that the process took place without incident.
Officials from the Chinese embassy, as well as SMRT staff, assisted in the repatriation exercise.
The 29 drivers, who were rounded up on Saturday morning, were absent from work on one or both days of the illegal strike.
Their work permits were revoked.
Although some of them had medical certificates, the authorities said these drivers were recalcitrant and participated actively in the strike.
On Thursday, four other SMRT drivers from China were charged with instigating the strike.
A fifth driver will be charged in court on Monday.
Over 150 other drivers will be let off, with police warning letters.
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- wong chee tat :)
Sunday, December 2, 2012
29 SMRT bus drivers' work permits revoked, will be repatriated
29 SMRT bus drivers' work permits revoked, will be repatriated
By Imelda Saad | Posted: 01 December 2012 1707 hrs
SINGAPORE: One more SMRT bus driver from China will be charged and another 29 sent back for their involvement in an illegal strike over their pay and living conditions earlier this week.
At a news conference on Saturday, the Manpower and Transport Ministries also took SMRT to task for lapses in its internal processes.
Despite the grievances raised by the bus drivers from China, the government reiterated that the workers had crossed the line and broken the law.
Acting Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin said: "We have been very deliberate and measured in our actions. The government has taken into account the roles that the bus drivers played in the strike action and also the recalcitrance of the bus drivers who had participated in the strike on the second day as well despite our efforts to persuade them to abort their plans and to return to work the following day."
Twenty-nine drivers were rounded up on Saturday morning and are now in custody. Their work permits have been revoked and they will be repatriated. They were absent from work on either or both days of the illegal strike on 26 and 27 November, without reason. Although some had medical certificates, authorities said these drivers were recalcitrant and participated actively in the strike.
The fifth person to be charged was said to be hostile and aggressive. On Thursday, four others have been charged with instigating the strike.
Over 150 other drivers will be let off. Police will issue warning letters to them and barring any new developments there should not be any further arrests or repatriation.
Mr Tan said the rest, who can continue working in Singapore, are said to have been coerced or threatened to join the strike.
There were strong words also for SMRT.
Mr Tan said the transport operator could have done better to manage the concerns of its workers. The incident he said was a timely reminder for employers to look into their obligations to workers.
He said: "SMRT must take steps to ensure that such severe breakdowns in labour relations should not happen again. We all know that there are statutory requirements that companies need to fulfil and these are expected of all companies but there are also many non-statutory practices which frankly any good company should fulfil as well and this includes how you manage your staff, employees, how you engage them and how you look after them, looking after their welfare and this includes both local and foreign employees and frankly it is common sense, companies are expected to do that.
"The issue is really why did this happen? Why was it allowed to fester? We do understand that the channels of communication are there. So the question is, did it filter upwards? Did it not filter upwards? And why not? And those are things we have to examine," Mr Tan said.
He acknowledged that one issue that needs to be looked into is the pay for bus drivers. The China workers are unhappy over their increment and remuneration compared to their colleagues from Malaysia.
Mr Tan added by and large, companies in Singapore do treat their workers well, be they locals or foreigners. But the government wants to promote better employment practices.
And given the shortfall of drivers, the Transport Ministry said commuters should expect some delays on certain routes.
Forty-five additional drivers will be mobilised within the week after they are trained and familiarised with routes and equipment. These drivers are on loan from the other transport operator SBS Transit and private bus operators.
Minister of State for Transport Josephine Teo said SMRT has also recalled its off-duty drivers as well as training instructors to make up for the shortfall.
It will take SMRT another two to three months to recruit new drivers and train them.
The government has also called on Singaporeans to be circumspect in their response to the incident.
Ms Teo said: "I think it's fair to say that some drivers regretted their actions and also they have chosen to go back to work. So I think we should not cast doubts firstly on their competence and secondly on their willingness and commitment to perform their jobs to the best of their ability. I think anymore casting of aspersions on their willingness to do their job properly is not helpful.
"I think we want to encourage them to continue their conversation with management, resolve their differences. Most importantly, we want them to continue to put the safety of commuters as their first priority.
On whether the incident will affect bilateral relations with China, Mr Tan said this is not a bilateral issue but a case where the law is violated.
"It's important not to politicise the issues," he added.
The Manpower Ministry said it is in talks with the Chinese Embassy.
In a post on his Facebook page on Saturday, Mr Tan said: "There are many bus drivers, whether local or foreign, who continue to work hard, diligently and conscientiously discharging their duties every day bearing Singaporeans to and fro.
"All employees in Singapore, local or foreign, play an important role as responsible workers, as members of society, contributing in many ways which we often take for granted.
"So, while we may all have our individual perspectives on the incident, it is important for Singaporeans to be respectful in the way we respond. It would be remiss of us to just generalise about certain groups of people in a less than responsible way. We do need to respect those who continue to work hard to perform their duties."
- CNA/ck
- wong chee tat :)
By Imelda Saad | Posted: 01 December 2012 1707 hrs
SINGAPORE: One more SMRT bus driver from China will be charged and another 29 sent back for their involvement in an illegal strike over their pay and living conditions earlier this week.
At a news conference on Saturday, the Manpower and Transport Ministries also took SMRT to task for lapses in its internal processes.
Despite the grievances raised by the bus drivers from China, the government reiterated that the workers had crossed the line and broken the law.
Acting Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin said: "We have been very deliberate and measured in our actions. The government has taken into account the roles that the bus drivers played in the strike action and also the recalcitrance of the bus drivers who had participated in the strike on the second day as well despite our efforts to persuade them to abort their plans and to return to work the following day."
Twenty-nine drivers were rounded up on Saturday morning and are now in custody. Their work permits have been revoked and they will be repatriated. They were absent from work on either or both days of the illegal strike on 26 and 27 November, without reason. Although some had medical certificates, authorities said these drivers were recalcitrant and participated actively in the strike.
The fifth person to be charged was said to be hostile and aggressive. On Thursday, four others have been charged with instigating the strike.
Over 150 other drivers will be let off. Police will issue warning letters to them and barring any new developments there should not be any further arrests or repatriation.
Mr Tan said the rest, who can continue working in Singapore, are said to have been coerced or threatened to join the strike.
There were strong words also for SMRT.
Mr Tan said the transport operator could have done better to manage the concerns of its workers. The incident he said was a timely reminder for employers to look into their obligations to workers.
He said: "SMRT must take steps to ensure that such severe breakdowns in labour relations should not happen again. We all know that there are statutory requirements that companies need to fulfil and these are expected of all companies but there are also many non-statutory practices which frankly any good company should fulfil as well and this includes how you manage your staff, employees, how you engage them and how you look after them, looking after their welfare and this includes both local and foreign employees and frankly it is common sense, companies are expected to do that.
"The issue is really why did this happen? Why was it allowed to fester? We do understand that the channels of communication are there. So the question is, did it filter upwards? Did it not filter upwards? And why not? And those are things we have to examine," Mr Tan said.
He acknowledged that one issue that needs to be looked into is the pay for bus drivers. The China workers are unhappy over their increment and remuneration compared to their colleagues from Malaysia.
Mr Tan added by and large, companies in Singapore do treat their workers well, be they locals or foreigners. But the government wants to promote better employment practices.
And given the shortfall of drivers, the Transport Ministry said commuters should expect some delays on certain routes.
Forty-five additional drivers will be mobilised within the week after they are trained and familiarised with routes and equipment. These drivers are on loan from the other transport operator SBS Transit and private bus operators.
Minister of State for Transport Josephine Teo said SMRT has also recalled its off-duty drivers as well as training instructors to make up for the shortfall.
It will take SMRT another two to three months to recruit new drivers and train them.
The government has also called on Singaporeans to be circumspect in their response to the incident.
Ms Teo said: "I think it's fair to say that some drivers regretted their actions and also they have chosen to go back to work. So I think we should not cast doubts firstly on their competence and secondly on their willingness and commitment to perform their jobs to the best of their ability. I think anymore casting of aspersions on their willingness to do their job properly is not helpful.
"I think we want to encourage them to continue their conversation with management, resolve their differences. Most importantly, we want them to continue to put the safety of commuters as their first priority.
On whether the incident will affect bilateral relations with China, Mr Tan said this is not a bilateral issue but a case where the law is violated.
"It's important not to politicise the issues," he added.
The Manpower Ministry said it is in talks with the Chinese Embassy.
In a post on his Facebook page on Saturday, Mr Tan said: "There are many bus drivers, whether local or foreign, who continue to work hard, diligently and conscientiously discharging their duties every day bearing Singaporeans to and fro.
"All employees in Singapore, local or foreign, play an important role as responsible workers, as members of society, contributing in many ways which we often take for granted.
"So, while we may all have our individual perspectives on the incident, it is important for Singaporeans to be respectful in the way we respond. It would be remiss of us to just generalise about certain groups of people in a less than responsible way. We do need to respect those who continue to work hard to perform their duties."
- CNA/ck
- wong chee tat :)
29 bus drivers who will be repatriated will be paid: SMRT
29 bus drivers who will be repatriated will be paid: SMRT
Posted: 01 December 2012 2156 hrs
SINGAPORE: Public transport operator SMRT said the 29 drivers who will be repatriated will be paid, before they leave the country. They will be given all salaries, all claims if any, and ex gratia bonuses on a pro-rated basis.
In its statement on Saturday evening, SMRT said there are valuable lessons learnt from this incident which are being addressed by the management.
SMRT said it needs to improve its management, communication and engagement efforts to be more proactive, responsible and sensitive to the needs of its drivers.
SMRT said: "We are determined to come out stronger from this episode. We want to thank all our drivers for continuing to work hard on the roads to serve our passengers, and we value their service to the company. We will continue to actively engage all drivers at all levels to address their concerns holistically, and work together to make the workplace a more conducive one for everybody."
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- wong chee tat :)
Posted: 01 December 2012 2156 hrs
SINGAPORE: Public transport operator SMRT said the 29 drivers who will be repatriated will be paid, before they leave the country. They will be given all salaries, all claims if any, and ex gratia bonuses on a pro-rated basis.
In its statement on Saturday evening, SMRT said there are valuable lessons learnt from this incident which are being addressed by the management.
SMRT said it needs to improve its management, communication and engagement efforts to be more proactive, responsible and sensitive to the needs of its drivers.
SMRT said: "We are determined to come out stronger from this episode. We want to thank all our drivers for continuing to work hard on the roads to serve our passengers, and we value their service to the company. We will continue to actively engage all drivers at all levels to address their concerns holistically, and work together to make the workplace a more conducive one for everybody."
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- wong chee tat :)
Police round up more than 20 SMRT bus drivers
Police round up more than 20 SMRT bus drivers
Posted: 01 December 2012 1420 hrs
SINGAPORE: More than 20 SMRT bus drivers have been taken from their dormitories on Saturday morning to a processing centre at Admiralty West Prison.
They are believed to have taken part in the illegal strike on Monday and Tuesday.
SMRT said it is assisting police with investigations.
On Monday, 171 SMRT bus drivers took part in the illegal strike over pay dispute at Woodlands Dormitory and 88 of them continued with the strike on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, 20 SMRT bus drivers were called in by police to help with investigations.
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Posted: 01 December 2012 1420 hrs
SINGAPORE: More than 20 SMRT bus drivers have been taken from their dormitories on Saturday morning to a processing centre at Admiralty West Prison.
They are believed to have taken part in the illegal strike on Monday and Tuesday.
SMRT said it is assisting police with investigations.
On Monday, 171 SMRT bus drivers took part in the illegal strike over pay dispute at Woodlands Dormitory and 88 of them continued with the strike on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, 20 SMRT bus drivers were called in by police to help with investigations.
- CNA/xq/ck
- wong chee tat :)
Saturday, December 1, 2012
SMRT's CEO Kuek visits China bus drivers at Serangoon dormitory
SMRT's CEO Kuek visits China bus drivers at Serangoon dormitory
Posted: 30 November 2012 2146 hrs
SINGAPORE: President and CEO of SMRT Desmond Kuek on Friday visited the workers' dormitory at Serangoon and spoke to China bus drivers there.
An SMRT statement said Mr Kuek's visit was to understand at first hand their concerns and appreciate their current living conditions.
It said Mr Kuek noted that the conditions in the dormitories could certainly be better, and said feedback had been given to the dormitory operators to improve the living conditions there.
Fumigation works to tackle complaints of bedbugs in some dormitory rooms was done last month, and again this week. SMRT said alternative housing arrangements will be made earlier if conditions do not improve.
Earlier in the morning, Mr Kuek visited the Ang Mo Kio bus depot to monitor the situation of bus operations and to ensure that all bus services continue to be maintained and run normally.
Commenting on the four drivers from China who have been arrested and charged in court on Thursday, Mr Kuek said SMRT is managing the morale of the other drivers who are understandingly anxious about the outcome.
Mr Kuek said the drivers he met in the afternoon had assured him that they will continue to work hard to serve their passengers.
Thanking them for their positive attitude, Mr Kuek assured the drivers that SMRT values their service and will improve its management, communication and engagement efforts to be more responsive and sensitive to their needs.
As for those who took part in the strikes on Monday and Tuesday, Mr Kuek reiterated that SMRT takes a serious view of their illegal actions, and said that they should have used the proper channels to raise their concerns and feedback.
- CNA/de
- wong chee tat :)
Posted: 30 November 2012 2146 hrs
SINGAPORE: President and CEO of SMRT Desmond Kuek on Friday visited the workers' dormitory at Serangoon and spoke to China bus drivers there.
An SMRT statement said Mr Kuek's visit was to understand at first hand their concerns and appreciate their current living conditions.
It said Mr Kuek noted that the conditions in the dormitories could certainly be better, and said feedback had been given to the dormitory operators to improve the living conditions there.
Fumigation works to tackle complaints of bedbugs in some dormitory rooms was done last month, and again this week. SMRT said alternative housing arrangements will be made earlier if conditions do not improve.
Earlier in the morning, Mr Kuek visited the Ang Mo Kio bus depot to monitor the situation of bus operations and to ensure that all bus services continue to be maintained and run normally.
Commenting on the four drivers from China who have been arrested and charged in court on Thursday, Mr Kuek said SMRT is managing the morale of the other drivers who are understandingly anxious about the outcome.
Mr Kuek said the drivers he met in the afternoon had assured him that they will continue to work hard to serve their passengers.
Thanking them for their positive attitude, Mr Kuek assured the drivers that SMRT values their service and will improve its management, communication and engagement efforts to be more responsive and sensitive to their needs.
As for those who took part in the strikes on Monday and Tuesday, Mr Kuek reiterated that SMRT takes a serious view of their illegal actions, and said that they should have used the proper channels to raise their concerns and feedback.
- CNA/de
- wong chee tat :)
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