SG60 initiative timing not planned to coincide with GE, says Tan See Leng
The timing of initiatives within the Marine Parade cluster was not planned for the upcoming General Election (GE), Marine Parade GRC MP Tan See Leng said at the launch for SG60 initiatives outside Kampong Ubi community centre on Sunday (April 6).
The Marine Parade cluster consists of Braddell Heights, Geylang Serai, Joo Chiat, Kembangan-Chai Chee, Marine Parade, MacPherson and Mountbatten.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who was also present at the launch in Marine Parade, had arrived at the community centre after a walkabout along Block 84 Marine Parade earlier in the day where he spoke with residents to hear their concerns.
Marine Parade cluster MPs Seah Kian Peng, Edwin Tong, Fahmi Aliman, Lim Biow Chuan and Tin Pei Ling were present, alongside new faces Choo Pei Ling and Diana Pang.
Nee Soon GRC MP Faizal Ibrahim also greeted attendees at the event.
Two initiatives were launched: the Caregiver Support Fund (CSF) and the Industry Immersive Programme (IIP).