Choo Pei Ling 朱佩玲

MPs and activists call for culture change to support families in Singapore Dr. Hamid Razak: "Policy creates permission to do certain things. But culture creates confidence."

[🇸🇬 🇹🇿 Advancing Singapore–Tanzania Cooperation]

Today's discussions focused on how Singapore and Tanzania can deepen cooperation across areas such as economic development, education, connectivity, food systems and capacity building, while exploring new opportunities in skills development, technical and vocational education and training, and carbon markets.

The exchange of several Memoranda of Understanding, together with the establishment of bilateral consultations between our foreign ministries, provides a framework for turning shared priorities into practical cooperation and sustained outcomes.

The Singapore–Tanzania Business Forum also brought together businesses and institutions from both countries to explore opportunities for trade, investment and knowledge exchange.

Across the various engagements today, one theme surfaced repeatedly: the importance of investing in people. Whether through education, skills or economic opportunity, lasting progress is built on the ability of people to realise their potential and contribute to their communities.

That is a lesson that resonates across countries, regardless of where they are on their development journey.

[🇸🇬🇹🇿President’s State Visit to Tanzania 2026]

This year marks 45 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Tanzania.

It is also the first State Visit by a President of Singapore to Tanzania.

Over the next few days, I will be joining President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and the Singapore delegation (Min Indranee Rajah, MOS Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, MOS Alvin Tan 陈圣辉and fellow MP Cai Yinzhou 蔡引舟) as we engage counterparts across government, institutions and sectors.

For Singapore, staying connected to the world is essential. Our resilience depends not only on strong partnerships, but also on understanding how others are navigating change and creating opportunities for their people.

I look forward to the conversations ahead.

[🫱🏻‍🫲🏻 Harmony in Community Through Sport 🏸🏀]

Sports have a unique way of bringing people together across different races, religions, ages and backgrounds.

At the Chua Chu Kang GRC & Bukit Gombak SMC Basketball and Badminton Community Championship held at Tengah CC, residents gathered not just to compete, but to encourage one another, build friendships and share in the excitement of the games. It was heartening to see players, supporters and volunteers from all walks of life coming together as one community.

Together with Ag Min Jeffrey Siow （萧振祥） we had the opportunity to meet many participants whose passion, sportsmanship and mutual respect made the event truly special.

Recent events serve as a reminder that Singapore’s racial and religious harmony should never be taken for granted. Strong communities are built when people of different backgrounds interact, understand one another and develop shared experiences. Sports provide one such platform, creating opportunities for friendships to form and bonds to grow across communities.

A big thank you to all participants, supporters, volunteers and organisers for making the championship possible. Together, we can continue building a harmonious, inclusive and united Tengah for all. ❤️

[⚡️PAP Tengah Parents’ Day Celebration 2026]

Join us and your neighbours for a meaningful Parents’ Day celebration filled with activities, refreshments and community bonding.

📅 Saturday, 13 June 2026
⏰ 10.00am – 1.00pm
📍 Blk 238 Tengah Garden Walk, Singapore 690238

Highlights:
• Free Haircuts
• Refreshments Buffet
• Goodie Bags
• Supermarket Vouchers (for seniors aged 60 and above)

Registration is required. Walk-in participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZvRDnBof2a6RLYjs6uf5urqfOvd5emcyOm8tmiK4M98/edit

We look forward to celebrating Parents’ Day with you and your family.

[Meet-the-People Session at Tengah]

We were delighted to hear of some successes from previous appeals. They may seem small to some, but they represent a milestone and an upward turn in life circumstances. There were also issues trickier to resolve, such as neighbour disputes. Such matters require both hands to clap — the openness to step out of comfort zones and explore all viable possibilities is much appreciated. Thank you to all for the patience as we work together to resolve things.

I also want to appreciate my team of volunteers who try their best to support residents no matter what. In this session in particular, team members tried to help despite nursing an arm injury and an ankle sprain. Your presence speaks of your dedication. 🙏🏻🍀🍀

[🌿 Plantation Grove: Updates on the Tengah New Park in front of Blks 118A to 120B]

We have been following up on the progress of the new park in front of blocks 118A to 120B with NParks and know residents are keen for its completion. Upon hearing some of the challenges, we met up with NParks to find out more.

As the plot traverses sites of HDB Housing & Development Board, LTA Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving, PUB PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency and NParks NParks, there is much inter-agency coordination to be done and setback with one can accumulate and result in eventual delay. This development is also part of a larger project that transcends our Tengah division, hence careful prioritisation planning needs to be done.

We are glad we managed to tighten inter-agency cooperation on a few critical areas so NParks can progress its works smoothly. Through strategising and prioritising several key works, we are very pleased to share the park’s completion remains on track as previously shared. See previous post: https://www.facebook.com/share/1e1ZzEAFhG/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Our discussion also focused on how residents will navigate through the park, including access points, path connections, crossings, and proximity of these to nearby bus stops and surrounding neighbourhoods.

To follow up on the discussion, we will conduct a site visit to survey and review the proposed pathways and connections. The aim is to optimise accessibility and convenience where possible for the benefit of residents.

We appreciate the constructive discussion and partnership with NParks. 🙏🏻