Saturday, September 29, 2018

President Halimah interviewed by seniors of home

Source Website: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/president-halimah-interviewed-seniors-home
By Zhaki Abdullah, The New Paper, 28 September 2018 at 06:00 am


Mr Arvind Sharma takes a selfie with President Halimah Yacob as St John's Home chairman Woon Wee Yim looks on.
PHOTO: Mr Arvind Sharma takes a selfie with President Halimah Yacob as St John's Home chairman Woon Wee Yim looks on.
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Having been in public service for 17 years, President Halimah Yacob is no stranger to being interviewed.

But it was a different kind of interview for her yesterday as she fielded questions ranging from whether prawn sambal was served at the Istana to whether she would be dancing at the President's Star Charity event next month.

Madam Halimah was asked these questions by eight residents, aged between 66 and 91, of the St John's Home for Elderly Persons during a visit there.


President Halimah Yacob chatting with St John's Home resident Tan Sing Choon, 93, and volunteer Anita Lin (left, in blue), 72, yesterday. Accompanying the President are Potong Pasir MP Sitoh Yi Pin (behind Madam Lin) and Mr Woon Wee Yim, the home's chairman.
PHOTO: President Halimah Yacob chatting with St John's Home resident Tan Sing Choon, 93, and volunteer Anita Lin (left, in blue), 72, yesterday. Accompanying the President are Potong Pasir MP Sitoh Yi Pin (behind Madam Lin) and Mr Woon Wee Yim, the home's chairman.
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Resident Arvind Sharma, 75, told The Straits Times: "I was curious about what they ate at the Istana, plus I am a fan of Malay food like sambal."

The eight residents also shot videos of Madam Halimah on their smartphones as she toured the grounds of the home in Wan Tho Avenue.

In May, the residents made a video that was posted on crowdfunding site Giving.sg and was as a campaign that has raised $200,000 for the redevelopment of the home.

Madam Halimah said their effort is proof that senior citizens are also able to leverage on technology and be productive members of society.


PE2017: Halimah Yacob Unveils 'Do Good Do Together' Election Campaign Slogan
PHOTO: PE2017: Halimah Yacob Unveils “Do Good Do Together” Election Campaign Slogan
The slogan, “Do Good Do Together” calls on Singaporeans to join her in building an inclusive and progressive community.
Commenting on the slogan, the 63-year-old former PAP MP and Speaker of parliament said:
“I really believe there is a lot of good that we can do… we can do so much good for everyone if we do it together.”
That is the challenge facing us as a community of believers today - to stop serving ourselves within the cloistered walls of our buildings and to become involved with our communities, so that we can become the instruments of our Lord and touch the lives of those who struggle and suffer around us.
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"They have managed to raise quite a significant amount, and as I spoke to them, they were so proud of it,"

she said, adding that society needs to change its perspective on senior citizens.

Madam Halimah was accompanied by St John's Home chairman Woon Wee Yim and Potong Pasir MP Sitoh Yih Pin as she toured the grounds of the 60-year-old facility - which caters to those over 60 years old who are ambulant - and viewed plans for its redevelopment.

She also celebrated the birthdays of six of the home's 79 residents, who are aged between 72 and 91 and have their birthdays this month, with a cake-cutting ceremony in the dining hall.

The $15 million redevelopment will include a new five-storey building, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2020.

There will be an increase in the number of beds from 86 to 150, greater privacy for residents and improved facilities.


The recently appointed president, Halimah Yacob,  even lives in an HDB, which is a first. She’s also the first female president of Singapore.
PHOTO: The recently appointed president, Halimah Yacob,  even lives in an HDB, which is a first. She’s also the first female president of Singapore. Even though the Prime Minister plays a bigger role here than the president, it is still progress to finally see a woman in this role.
The Istana  houses the offices of the prime minister and the president and is used for official visits from other leaders of the world.
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By Zhaki Abdullah, The New Paper, 28 September 2018 at 06:00 am
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Reference
[1] Zhaki Abdullah, The New Paper, President Halimah interviewed by seniors of home, posted on 28 September 2018 at 06:00 am, https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/president-halimah-interviewed-seniors-home


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