SINGAPORE - An additional MP in Tampines for the new Tampines Changkat SMC would help the People’s Action Party better serve residents, said Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli.
In a Facebook post on March 13, he said the addition of one member would also help address the specific concerns of Tampines Changkat.
The electoral boundary changes in Tampines were announced on March 11 with the release of the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) report.
While Tampines GRC will take in some districts from Aljunied GRC, it also has had Tampines Changkat carved out as a separate SMC, taking in an additional polling district from East Coast GRC.
Mr Masagos, who is PAP’s anchor minister in Tampines GRC, said the new SMC is still within the Tampines family, and meant that Tampines would now comprise a five-member GRC and the SMC.
He said: “The addition of one member will allow us to better serve the needs of Tampines residents, as well as address the specific concerns of Tampines Changkat.
“We remain committed to enhancing the liveability of Tampines, delivering on our Five-Year Masterplan to create a greener, more connected, and vibrant town for our residents.”
He added that Tampines Changkat continues to be part of this plan, and welcomed residents from the various housing developments to join the launch of the Tampines SG60 Care Vouchers at Our Tampines Hub on March 15.
The event will see Tampines households with blue Community Health Assist Scheme (Chas) cards receive $60 in Shopee vouchers to help with daily essentials.
Tampines GRC MP Desmond Choo, who is the representative for Tampines Changkat, said in a Facebook post on March 12 that the release of the EBRC report marks a significant milestone for Tampines Changkat.
He said that while boundaries may shift, his team’s commitment to residents remains the same.
“For many years, the PAP Tampines Changkat team has walked alongside residents – listening, understanding, and working together to build a stronger, more inclusive community,” he said.
“Regardless of the boundary changes, we are and will be focused on serving Changkat residents as we have over the last many years.”
He added that the Meet-the-People Sessions will continue for now.
“Tampines Changkat remains an integral part of the Tampines family, and residents will continue to benefit from ongoing upgrading and development plans across Tampines,” he said.
“We stay committed to building a community you are proud to call home.”
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