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Denise Phua

Rediscover neighbourhoods in Singapore with five new heritage walking trails

Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education, flagged off the walking trail participants at its launch on Mar 14.

COPYRIGHT: CENTRAL SINGAPORE CDC
Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education, flagged off the walking trail participants at its launch on Mar 14.

COPYRIGHT: CENTRAL SINGAPORE CDC

Central Singapore CDC and UOB to offer residents free workshops, resources for financial well-being

Central District Mayor Denise Phua (left) and Ms Janet Young (centre), UOB’s head of group channels and digitalisation, strategic communications and brand, at the Financial Fitness Festival on Sept 27.
Central District Mayor Denise Phua (left) and Ms Janet Young (centre), UOB’s head of group channels and digitalisation, strategic communications and brand, at the Financial Fitness Festival on Sept 27.

Jalan Besar PAP team greeted by smiles, waves and tears, at Kampong Glam walkabout

An emotional Madam Yip Lum Fong, 83, rushed to hug Kampong Glam incumbant Denise Phua during the latter's walkabout with the PAP team at North Bridge Road Market and Food Centre on April 30, 2025. Madam Yip told Ms Phua to take care of her own health first before she took care of her residents. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
An emotional Madam Yip Lum Fong, 83, rushed to hug Kampong Glam incumbant Denise Phua during the latter's walkabout with the PAP team at North Bridge Road Market and Food Centre on April 30, 2025. Madam Yip told Ms Phua to take care of her own health first before she took care of her residents. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

PAP’s Denise Phua defends relevance of mayors amid criticism of the role

PAP candidate for Jalan Besar GRC Denise Phua defended the relevance of mayors and CDCs at a door stop beforte the PAP team went on its walkabout at Upper Boon Keng Market on April 27, 2025 .
PAP candidate for Jalan Besar GRC Denise Phua defended the relevance of mayors and CDCs at a door stop beforte the PAP team went on its walkabout at Upper Boon Keng Market on April 27, 2025 .

Jalan Besar Town Council launches five-year masterplan for greener, more elderly-friendly town

(From left) Jalan Besar GRC MPs Wan Rizal, Heng Chee How, Minister Josephine Teo, Denise Phua, and potential candidates Mr Shawn Loh and Mr David Hoe, at the launch of the masterplan in Boon Keng on April 6.
(From left) Jalan Besar GRC MPs Wan Rizal, Heng Chee How, Minister Josephine Teo, Denise Phua, and potential candidates Mr Shawn Loh and Mr David Hoe, at the launch of the masterplan in Boon Keng on April 6.

Central CDC’s GiraffeSG@Central volunteer movement aims to raise $10 million for community

Ms Denise Phua, Mayor of Central Singapore District, speaking to the media on taking doing good to greater heights with the latest GiraffeSG Initiative.
Ms Denise Phua, Mayor of Central Singapore District, speaking to the media on taking doing good to greater heights with the latest GiraffeSG Initiative.

New community clinic in Beach Road provides affordable or free care to seniors in rental flats

Since SATA CommHealth Community Clinic at Beach Road opened in September 2024, it has treated over 1,000 senior residents there, 60 per cent of whm are from the low income group.
Since SATA CommHealth Community Clinic at Beach Road opened in September 2024, it has treated over 1,000 senior residents there, 60 per cent of whm are from the low income group.

Jalan Besar introduces fire safety kakis to help evacuate senior residents during a blaze

Ms Shaveta, 35, an engineer and her son Viraansh Girdhar, 3, learning how to use the fire extinguisher from CPL Renchen Heng Yi Zhi, 21, a community engagement national serviceman, at the Jalan Besar Community Resilience Day on Mar 1, 2025. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
Ms Shaveta, 35, an engineer and her son Viraansh Girdhar, 3, learning how to use the fire extinguisher from CPL Renchen Heng Yi Zhi, 21, a community engagement national serviceman, at the Jalan Besar Community Resilience Day on Mar 1, 2025. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

5 agencies to hold open houses for firms keen to support adults with autism

Young adults with autism removing the roots of harvested vegetables at St. Andrew’s Autism Centre’s rooftop urban farm, a community partnership with BlueAcres where clients are equipped with vocational training in sustainable farming practices, on March 27, 2024. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM smautism27
Young adults with autism removing the roots of harvested vegetables at St. Andrew’s Autism Centre’s rooftop urban farm, a community partnership with BlueAcres where clients are equipped with vocational training in sustainable farming practices, on March 27, 2024. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM smautism27

1.27 million S'porean households to get $500 CDC vouchers each from Jan 3

DPM Lawrence Wong (centre, in blue) speaking with a fruit stall owner (in white) with mayors (from left) Low Yen Ling, Desmond Choo, Denise Phua and Alex Yam at the CDC Vouchers Scheme launch on Jan 3.
DPM Lawrence Wong (centre, in blue) speaking with a fruit stall owner (in white) with mayors (from left) Low Yen Ling, Desmond Choo, Denise Phua and Alex Yam at the CDC Vouchers Scheme launch on Jan 3.

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