@ongyekung

class="content__text" Visited Sri Sivan Temple last evening to join its devotees for Maha Sivarathri, an important festival for many Hindus. Maha Sivarathiri, which means “the great night of Siva”, is observed in honour of Lord Siva, one of the trinity of gods in Hinduism. It was wonderful to see the festival back in its full glory post-COVID with artistic performances, discourses and music. Many thanks to the @hinduendowmentsboard and the Sri Sivan Temple management for the invitation.

February 19, 2023

class="content__text" Spoke to over 600 GPs today at our Healthier SG GP Townhall. After so many webinars, we can finally meet everyone in person. Yet we had one of our largest turnouts. As we roll out #HealthierSG later this year, we want Singaporeans to have a trusted relationship with their family doctors who can be their close advisor and coach. GPs are therefore the lynchpin to the success of Healthier SG, which will elevate the importance of primary care to a level it deserves. COVID-19 has already shown us that this can be done, as primary care was the key to our national response. Family doctors, not hospitals, got people vaccinated, and helped the majority of infected cases recover safely. Together, we pulled through the crisis of a generation. Grateful for the many words of support and very candid feedback. Healthier SG will be a multi-year effort. Its design and implementation will not be problem-free but we will work through them, in order to improve the health of Singaporeans.

February 19, 2023

class="content__text" Had a blast with Angel, Glenn & The Flying Dutchman at the launch of The Big Show on @kiss92fm. Thanks for having me!

February 18, 2023

class="content__text" Thank you uncle Tan for preparing my lunch today! I met him at the Montfort Active Ageing Centre at Marine Parade this morning. Although my visit overran and I could not stay for lunch, he da pao’ed for me so I can get to my meeting and have my lunch later. 🙏 🙏

February 17, 2023

class="content__text" Singapore will adopt the term “mpox” to replace “monkeypox” in references to the disease. The new name comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) reported instances of stigmatising language being used during the mpox outbreak around the middle of last year. Hence, @who has recommended the use of “mpox" to avoid the stigma associated with the original name. Aligned with WHO’s recommendation, we have made amendments in the relevant legislative acts under @moh_singapore. “Mpox” will also be used in MOH’s communications to the healthcare sector and the general public moving forward. The good news is that the global mpox situation has stabilised considerably. In Singapore, we are also seeing fewer cases than before, with two in the last four months. Nonetheless, we should remain vigilant. Exercise personal responsibility by monitoring our personal health and avoiding contact with others if unwell. For more advice, refer to the MOH website.

February 13, 2023

class="content__text" Bring your kakis or make new ones at Wellness Kampung, a village where our seniors can stay active and healthy. 💪

February 13, 2023

class="content__text" Sembawang Central kicked off our Edusave Awards 2023 today. The Award recognises students not only for academic ability but also character and leadership. Each year our students come from diverse backgrounds with varied interests. 8 year-old Elysee Koh who loves to draw and aspires to be an artist; rugby-player Mohammed Ahnaaf Kahdar aced his O-levels and aspires to be a chemical engineer; Kaushikashree Tamilko, a student councillor aspires to be a filmmaker; newly-minted citizen Edgar Maung who wants to hone his leadership qualities to give-back and serve Singapore, his chosen country. These young people are the future of Singapore and will one day contribute in their own way to build on her success. My heartiest congratulations to them. #MakeSembawangSpecial

February 13, 2023

class="content__text" Happy to host my old friend, Brunei Health Minister Dato Dr Isham Jaafar who is visiting Singapore under the S R Nathan Fellowship. Singapore and Brunei enjoy a longstanding and enduring relationship. We worked closely together during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now face similar challenges in managing chronic diseases due to our ageing populations. I look forward to closer collaboration in health care between the two countries.

February 13, 2023

class="content__text" MTF has just declared DORSCON Green, to transit Singapore to an endemic COVID-19 new norm. With effect from 13 Feb, we will step down the following measures: 🚍 Removing masking requirement on public transport 💉 Annual vaccination booster for seniors and vulnerable persons, and this is optional for younger persons 🧳No need to show vaccination certificates when travelling back to Singapore 🏥 From 1 April, healthcare financing for testing and treatment goes back to normal peacetime schemes, but vaccination and oral antivirals remain free We will also stand down the MTF and @moh_singapore will assume the management of the COVID-19 situation. We are at ease now, but always stand ready. Senang diri, but not keluar baris. It has been a long battle and we have emerged as a more resilient people. I thank all Singaporeans for playing a part in keeping each other safe.

February 13, 2023

class="content__text" Glad and honored to be involved in the re-launch of KISS 92FM, with a new morning crew. I truly appreciate all the good health advice given via the Big Show. All the best!

February 13, 2023

class="content__text" Happy to spend yesterday evening celebrating Chinese New Year with my Sembawang Central family, especially as festivities draw to a close with #chapgohmei today. Wonderful performances kept our 72 tables of grassroots leaders, community partners, volunteers and residents entertained throughout the evening. We also thanked those who served the community with long service awards. It wouldn’t be a CNY dinner if we didn’t have Lo Hei or sing “恭喜你”！ #MakeSembawangSpecial #HengOngHuat

February 06, 2023

class="content__text" As we prepare to roll out #HealthierSG later this year, we are committing more resources to support physical activities and active lifestyle. There was previously some feedback that due to poor attendance, some community physical activity programmes had to close. @hpbsg will now keep them going for a longer period, while community organisations build up the attendance. Through this approach, we will be scaling up the overall capacity of physical activity programmes by more than 50% over the next few months, to serve around 47,000 participants every week from the current 31,000. HPB is also changing its Healthpoints system to encourage more people to start getting active. Lastly, HPB is working with more community partners and groups to broaden the range of physical activity options, so that everyone will be able to find healthy activities that they enjoy doing. If you are one such partner or interest group, do come forward and join this national movement.

February 06, 2023