ROLE AS A MAYOR

Sometimes, the first step towards new possibilities is simply to turn up and try something new! Join me and my CDC team at the SkillsFuture Festival for Central District. Technology and jobs will keep changing — we want to help our residents build the skills and confidence to grow with these changes. Come curious.

My husband and I are thankful to watch PACE, a heartfelt local film about a former drug addict who sets out to run a marathon to redeem himself. Second Chances, especially for former inmates, is one of the Causes my CDC supports closely. Look out for the release on 8 October!

Yesterday, for Central District, we welcomed the 12th Central Singapore CDC Council — familiar faces who have journeyed with us and many new ones joining for the first time. Thank you for sticking your necks out for the common good. We are stronger together. Let's get to work again!

Kitchen of Love @ Central is one of the 52 initiatives by Central Singapore CDC. But really it is about much more than a good meal. For some of our seniors, especially those who live alone, having a reason to step out, meet neighbours and share a meal together can mean a lot.

So privileged to join the 2026 Yellow Ribbon Run, with the theme 'A Nation Beyond Second Chances'.

Busy weekends by our Central Singapore CDC with some awesome partners on the ground!

Technology will keep changing. But every child should still have the opportunity and the confidence to grow with it. With UOB's further commitment of $500,000, at least another 1,000 children will get to develop digital-making skills and explore AI. We want them not merely to be users of technology, but wise and confident creators of it too.

If you are living or working in the Central District, do check out the exciting programmes my CDC team and I are organising for you this coming month!

One meaningful role of the CDCs is to bring together like-minded partners who can support programmes and provide resources for our residents. Thank you for being our 'giraffe heroes' — always willing to stick your necks out for the common good. More to come!

For the first time, our musicians from The Purple Symphony came together to form their own performing groups — choosing the music, shaping the experience and leading it entirely on their own terms. A community where over 100 musicians, with and without disabilities, are seen for their talent, not their challenges.