ROLE AS A MAYOR
I am honoured to be the mayor of Central Singapore Community Development Council.
Aligned with CDC’s vision, I am passionate about aggregating the needs of our community, building capabilities in partners and networks and connecting with communities. The ABCs of our CDC are what drive us to do what we do.
As I helm Central Singapore CDC, I, together with my teammates, envision to build a Do-Good District to support our residents to live The Better Life. Five key pillars include:
Financial wellness
Physical wellness
Socio-emotional wellness and inclusiveness
Lifelong learning
Service to others
Each post in this section documents just some of the many activities my team and I carry out, aligned with our five key pillars.
Did you know? As mayor of Central Singapore CDC, I am proud to champion 52 programme offerings with my team and volunteers. See some of our programme offerings here:
Safety and security are a tad like good health — most of us take them for granted and wish we'd prepared better only when something bad happens. More than 320 volunteers and partners came by to discuss how we can play our part in keeping our society safe and secure.
Whatever your profession, your work is ultimately about improving the human experience. In an age increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and technology, your greatest masterpiece will always be your humanity. Continue creating generously. Serve a cause greater than yourself.
Whether you're curious about AI, looking to work smarter, or simply wondering how it can help in everyday life, these beginner-friendly sessions are a chance to learn, experiment and ask questions (no prior AI knowledge needed).
For 11 years, St Andrew's Junior College and our Central Singapore CDC have been proving that doing good isn't just an activity, it can become a culture. This National Day, 1,476 students and 88 staff rolled up their sleeves to make a difference. Let's continue to stick our necks out for the common good — like the proverbial Giraffes!
Deeply heartened by how it is mobilising so many volunteers to touch so many lives across Singapore, regardless of race, language or religion.
Love it when useful initiatives like this are appreciated and organically grow with more and more willing donors and volunteers!
Formed since 1979, the Dins self organise and self fund their world tours — giving back as part of their learning. Now they perform at A Very Special Voice 2026 this Saturday, together with students from Pathlight School, to raise funds for adults on the spectrum.
I'm in Kuala Lumpur for President Tharman's state visit to Malaysia, so I will not be at MPS tonight — but your appeals will still be vetted and mailed by me.
I love it that TNCM is constantly looking for new ways to create business and job opportunities for its members — former inmates whose lives are now positively transformed!