Content — Denise Phua

Working Together to Better Serve Central Singapore Residents

A big thank you to all our partners who continue to show up with heart, ideas, and action!

Irish Community St Patrick's Day Parade @ Singapore

Lá Fhéile Pádraig!

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!

Community, MP, Central Singapore CDC, MayorDenise PhuaMarch 23, 2026Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Central Singapore CDC

Coffeeshop Kitchen Mishap @ Queen Street

This is Singapore: we help one another when bad things happen!

Community, MPDenise PhuaMarch 20, 2026Kampong Glam

Books to Bring Home Initiative @ Kampong Glam Division

Kudos to the team! 12,000 books collected, with many youth volunteers and family life champions helping out over several weekends!

Relaunch of City Square Mall

A big thank you to CDL and the City Square Mall team for journeying with us and being part of our Do-Good District!

Ready to explore Singapore like never before?

Learn more about the trails here: https://go.gov.sg/walkingtrailscdc.

The AI Conversation

Central Singapore CDC is working with partners and putting together a series of free workshops in Q3, designed for the residents we serve — starting from absolute zero and going all the way to more advanced uses. So do keep a lookout for them!

'Chap Goh Mei' @ The Istana

Good company at the gathering, and a good reminder from PM on geopolitical tensions globally and nearby this ‘Chap Goh Mei’!

Community, MPDenise PhuaMarch 12, 2026Jalan Besar GRC, The Istana

ArtsEverywhere@CDC

Look out for and come out to enjoy the quality arts performances that the CDC and National Arts Council are bringing to you!

Chinese New Year Parties Across Kampong Glam!

Big THANKS to the MCSTs and MAs and the Lavender, Balestier and Novena Residents' Networks teams — we had a jolly great time!

Community, MPDenise PhuaMarch 10, 2026Chinese New Year 2026, Kampong Glam, Jalan Besar GRC

MPS @ Kampong Glam

Thank you for serving!

Community, MPDenise PhuaMarch 10, 2026MPS, Kampong Glam, Jalan Besar GRC

Visiting Muslim Families with Special Needs Children with The Purple Hearts

Thank you, Purple Hearts, for bringing such joy!

Community, MPDenise PhuaMarch 9, 2026The Purple Hearts

Committee of Supply - Taskforce on PwD Lifespan Assurance

If we design a support architecture that connects disability and ageing systems more intelligently and thoughtfully, we reduce duplication, improve outreach and enhance social compact. This is the assurance that families are asking for and the post-school cliff we must level.

Committee of Supply - A caring and inclusive society that supports all in every stage of life

Clarifications sought on MSF

Community, MP, ParliamentDenise PhuaMarch 7, 2026Parliament

Supporting SMEs to Grow and Thrive

In the AI era, survival and superficial adoption are not enough. Transformation must be real.

Community, MP, ParliamentDenise PhuaMarch 4, 2026Parliament, SMEs, Digital Maturity, Speech

Education Arms Race

We do not have a weak system. But there is urgency in building an education system ready for a very different future, one centered on lifelong learning, adaptability and strong character. Dismantling the PSLE, DSA and AI-driven arms race is only the beginning of redesigning education for the long race ahead.