Planting roots in the community

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong planted a tree yesterday in Ang Mo Kio Garden East to commemorate the annual Tree Planting Day, which promotes keeping the environment clean and green. Also present were other MPs of Ang Mo Kio GRC and Sengkang West, wh
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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong planted a tree yesterday in Ang Mo Kio Garden East to commemorate the annual Tree Planting Day, which promotes keeping the environment clean and green. Also present were other MPs of Ang Mo Kio GRC and Sengkang West, who planted trees together with residents. Some 200 shrubs were planted by children. At the event, residents also learnt how to make terrariums, and were treated to drumming and Chinese orchestra performances.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on November 09, 2015, with the headline Planting roots in the community. Subscribe