30/10/2026
Team RDU West Hits Holland-Bukit Timah GRC Again
Harish Mohanadas, Sharad Kumar and Ben Puah led Team RDU West on a walkabout at Block 29 Ghim Moh Link this evening. Many residents welcomed our return after the last General Election and spoke openly about their lives and concerns.
Block 29 may be relatively new, having been completed in 2017, but the problems residents face are familiar. Some spoke about caring for elderly family members and difficulties getting financial assistance. One older resident shared how expensive life had become and how they now depended on their children financially.
The high cost of COEs was another concern. One resident told us that having a car was a necessity, not a luxury. For families juggling work, elderly parents and caregiving responsibilities, public transport alone may not always meet their needs. Yet COE prices have made car ownership increasingly unaffordable.
Others raised concerns about noise from passing trains and the need for better sound barriers. We promised to raise the matter with LTA.
Parents with young children also questioned the fairness of alumni priority in Primary 1 registration. With popular schools such as Henry Park Primary School and Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) in the wider area, parents spoke about the anxiety of their children being balloted out of nearby schools while places go to alumni families living further away. We undertook to raise their concerns with MOE and push for a review of the system.
We also paid a visit to a family holding a wake for a loved one. It was a privilege to share a quiet moment with them and offer our condolences during such a difficult time. Our thoughts are with the family as they grieve their loss.
These were the everyday concerns residents shared with us. Financial insecurity, rising costs, noise at home and worries about their children's education.
Red Dot United will continue walking the ground, listening to residents and following up with the relevant authorities.
