Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 CNA news : Residents upset over planned elder day care centre SINGAPORE: Residents in Woodlands Street 83 are up in arms over the proposed construction of an elder day care centre in the neighbourhood. They have petitioned their Member of Parliament (MP) Ellen Lee, in a bid to get the centre to move elsewhere. The Ministry of Health plans to set up a 570 square-metre elder care centre at the void decks of Blocks 860 and 861 at Woodlands St 83. But nine in 10 residents in the area are against the idea. Some unhappy residents said the centre will affect the value of their flats. One resident said: "Actually we are very squeezed for space here. There is a Residents' Committee office at the void deck, and next to it there is a childcare centre. So there is very little space left for children to play in." MP for Sembawang Group Representation Constituency, Ellen Lee, said: "My conflict is how to balance the needs of these elderly who need this service -- not only the elderly but also their caregivers -- with that of residents who feel that their space has been violated, will be taken away from them." To deal with a greying population, the Ministry of Health aims to build more elder day care centres in housing estates. Currently, there are 54 such centres in housing estates, out of which, 41 are located at void decks. - CNA/wk Residents of Woodlands Street 83, you will get your chance to have grey hairs in time to come ...... Would you rather see those elderly sitting at the void deck playing cards, get cheated by con men/women, sleeping on the benches beside the letter boxes, ..... etc.... or would you prefer them being taken care off in a home with volunteers looking after them, couple with physical & social activities. My area of abode have 2 elderly home within 500 meters radius, 3 childcare centres, 2 RC's centres and 1 Kindergarden. The elderly there never feel neglected as activities were organised by RC, from temple volunteers nearby and housewives & maids staying within the area. I am proud to say, no elderly were found sleeping on the benches at void deck or any lift lobby..... Please think twice before you all petition, have some compassionate hearts for the elderly. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count-Bracula Twincharged February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 Yalor yalor, you will grow old eventually and may need to use the facility, prease lah dun comprain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic February 2, 2012 Author Share February 2, 2012 "But nine in 10 residents in the area are against the idea. Some unhappy residents said the centre will affect the value of their flats." Tipical kiasu Singaporean, thinking only of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 "But nine in 10 residents in the area are against the idea. Some unhappy residents said the centre will affect the value of their flats." Tipical kiasu Singaporean, thinking only of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$...... Sad that our society as become liddis [shakehead] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 Well, as KBW said, still got Johor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 I dont understand what's wrong of construction of an elder day care centre in their void deck? If they want space can just go to other block lo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 How can these residents be short sighted? The gov is providing FREE chairs and FREE TV at their void deck. Also there will be a toilet there. Perhaps also aircon, KTV room and activity room. It's good, as one can go down to watch TV and play manjong with neighbours. I will support such centers. It will make more old and cash rich people to want to buy a unit there!! The property price will BOOM!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 Sad that our society as become liddis [shakehead] chance to expand your buziness upstream liao..... from craddle to earth, opps, from void deck to mandai oven seriously, the 9 maybe feel they will never grow old, no chance for you to serve them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 How can these residents be short sighted? The gov is providing FREE chairs and FREE TV at their void deck. Also there will be a toilet there. Perhaps also aircon, KTV room and activity room. It's good, as one can go down to watch TV and play manjong with neighbours. I will support such centers. It will make more old and cash rich people to want to buy a unit there!! The property price will BOOM!! Exactly. Maybe the 9 prefer old folks sitting on stone benches in void deck staring at the sky, and later con-women will come... the 9 can then watch the 'show'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 Sad that our society as become liddis [shakehead] no sad, no sad, as miw or limpsweetsay / mbt say: hdb is giving us asset enhancement (not silicon injection hor), and if value of flats drop, where got enhancement? so the 9 are just apprecaiting the asset enhancement scheme, and also protecting it lor..... one mind, one nation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Clutched February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 This is the same when Dover Hospice wanted to setup in Clementi, SP raise a hooha saying the area is whre higher learning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic February 2, 2012 Author Share February 2, 2012 Well, as KBW said, still got Johor sooner or later, Johore price also increase with such recommendation from our MIW .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic February 2, 2012 Author Share February 2, 2012 Sad that our society as become liddis they don't see what the future will be but only value is important to their mind.... just hope that their old folks at home been conned at the void deck and lost ten of thousands of $$$$$. Then only they blame their MP for failing to provide a place for the elderly whilst they are busy working & children in school .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scion Turbocharged February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 heard this news this morning... felt disgusted all these people care is the values of their flats i blame MBT for injecting the concept of flats as investible assets to singaporeans a decade ago flats should be basic necessity for singaporeans and should not subjected to ridiculous fluctuation in the prices i say the authority just go ahead with the plan those who are unhappy can move out and live in condos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unidentified 1st Gear February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 its a rat race society in sinkieland caused by the pappies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 Really bo wei gong at this news if 9 out of 10 oppose ... Whether u believe in Karma/Afterlife/Heaven, these pple will be punished there. It's not like building a rubbish treatment plant at your void deck?!?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unidentified 1st Gear February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 Really bo wei gong at this news if 9 out of 10 oppose ... Whether u believe in Karma/Afterlife/Heaven, these pple will be punished there. It's not like building a rubbish treatment plant at your void deck?!?! dont worry,the 9 out of 10 won't get old themselves. they have eaten the longevity pill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic February 2, 2012 Author Share February 2, 2012 How can these residents be short sighted? The gov is providing FREE chairs and FREE TV at their void deck. Also there will be a toilet there. Perhaps also aircon, KTV room and activity room. It's good, as one can go down to watch TV and play manjong with neighbours. I will support such centers. It will make more old and cash rich people to want to buy a unit there!! The property price will BOOM!! maybe those residents of Street 83, Woodlands like the smell of urine at the void deck corners & lifts ..... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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