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CNA reported : SAFRA to spend more than S$50m to redevelop, strengthen its relevance By Monica Kotwani | Posted: 19 July 2012 2058 hrs SINGAPORE: SAFRA will spend more than S$50 million over the next five years in a bid to redevelop and strengthen its relevance. The move is also to keep up with the changing lifestyles and interests of National Servicemen (NSmen). Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen, who is also the chairman of SAFRA board of governors, said this at the 12th SAFRA Awards on Thursday. As a start, the association will add two more clubs to its current five. The first club, due to begin operations in 2013, will be a six-storey multi-entertainment centre in the town area for NSmen aged 18 to 35 years. It will be located at the former SAFRA Town Club building, which closed last year. The second will cater to NSmen and their families, and will be located at Punggol. The club, to be built on a one-hectare plot of land, will have family lifestyle resort features. The club is expected to cost some S$50 million and will be completed in 2015. SAFRA will also be enhancing its benefits and programmes. This includes looking into a new package for NS units to enhance its programmes in cohesion-building. The new package is expected to be implemented in 2013, benefitting over 100,000 NSmen annually. The initiatives are some recommendations at the end of a year-long review that focused on three areas. They are furthering SAFRA's market reach, strengthening its position as NSmen's choice club and finding ways to better recognise NSmen's contributions. Helmed by Minister of State for Defence, Lawrence Wong, the Strategic Review Steering Commitee held focus group sessions and conducted online and face-to-face surveys with more than 1,800 NSmen who shared their vision for SAFRA. Some 400 SAFRA volunteers and NSmen attended the awards ceremony. Dr Ng said: "I think this was the original idea of SAFRA. The idea was that since we require Singaporeans to do National Service, we must find a way to help them benefit from the progress of the country. "Why not give them access to a range of quality social, recreational, sports and educational facilities that help them experience regularly, what they are protecting. "Even as we focus on facilities, programmes, how we can continue to provide benefits to SAFRA members. "None of us want to forget the founding mission of SAFRA - that while it provides benefits which private social clubs and recreational establishments provide, our critical mission is different, and that is to recognise the vital contributions, to foster cohesion among NSmen, to build SAF as a cohesive fighting force, operationally ready and committed in both heart and mind to defend Singapore." - CNA/ck I was wondering, SAFRA clubs really serve us, NSF or running as just another entertainment hub ? The places are running like a business hub where all entertainment under one roof and furthermore, operates by private companies which only offer discount to NSF. Other eateries elsewhere also offer same or better discount by certain credit card companies. I do miss the 70's where we have the NCO Club at Beach Road where beer is so cheap cos its duty free. At Tampines SAFRA restaurant, there is one run by Sakura and in Clementi Wood branch offer much more varities of food. If really want to help those NSF, build medical facilities at the club houses to cater to their needs. Coming into the workforce after completing NS at the age of 20+ would not earn them much (unless graduates) and had to work its ways up through years in workforce before he can command a good salary. Dental treatment is another way as the cost outside are super expensive and the waiting list at Polyclinic Dental Clinic or at HPB at Outram is at least more than 14 months wait. As stated, serving those age 18 ~ 35, some would want to set up family around age 26 ~ 35, help them to get cheaper HDB flats or reducing their queue number in getting a HDB flat. This is also a way of recognising their NS contribution. Restaurants, Bowling Alley, Jackpot Room can be commonly found everywhere in SG. Those who wants to play Jackpot, can always go to the 2 casinos. Be the first to set up Medical & Dental facilities at all SAFRA clubhouses to cater to NSF and it families at a special price would be very much appreciated. Nowadays, waiting at Polyclinic to see a doctor without appointment is minimum 3hrs. Even with appointment, one have to spend at least 2hrs. at the polyclinic. my 2 cents worth of contributions.

With clubs, bars and ktv not goin to open anytime soon how are these places coping? Not everyone coy can change their business model More support schemes coming for this doomed industry? Close down now better and cut the losses better Look at australia, south Korea etc... Allow nightlife only covid cases rise, clusters form The other night I went to have a few beer with a friend After that walk to giant forgot to put on mask That's after goin thru safe entry, talking to the temperature scan staff She didn't remind me abt the mask also A little alcohol n forget abt it Drink drank drunk youngsters will forget abt safe distancing I agree with not opening up the clubs but have to say this industry is indeed bleeding and more businesses will close.. https://mothership.sg/2020/10/bars-clubs-karaoke-phase-3-no-reopening/ Bars, clubs, nightclubs and karaoke lounges are not expected to re-open at the start of Phase 3 as they pose a higher risk of the spread of Covid-19, Minister Lawrence Wong said at a press conference by the Covid-19 Multi-Ministry Taskforce (MTF) on Oct. 20. Wong added that this is due to the nature of such activities entailing people socialising in close contact, often in a small enclosed space. ars, clubs, nightclubs and karaoke lounges are not expected to re-open at the start of Phase 3 as they pose a higher risk of the spread of Covid-19, Minister Lawrence Wong said at a press conference by the Covid-19 Multi-Ministry Taskforce (MTF) on Oct. 20. Wong added that this is due to the nature of such activities entailing people socialising in close contact, often in a small enclosed space. "We've seen it in many other countries where large clusters break out in these sorts of settings. So, even at the start of Phase 3, when we enter Phase 3, we do not expect to reopen or resume these activities anytime soon." 'Prepared to consider' pilot trials Wong revealed that the government is open to pilot trials in some of these settings, with much more stringent safe management measures in place, to determine whether it is safe to proceed. When asked about the measures, Wong stated that these include testing customers before they enter such premises using a rapid test kit, and ensuring that current safety measures, such as banning people from intermingling and making sure they are physically apart, are implemented within. In addition, the "music cannot be loud". Here, Wong noted that the prevailing music level for F&B outlets that will be similarly applied to the nightclub industry. As for ensuring that such measures are complied with, Wong stated that the usage of CCTVs is currently under consideration. In adding that the matter will be discussed with the nightlife industry, he stated: "It's also for the industry itself to consider whether it's viable to proceed. Because of all these measures in place...a dance club may not sound like a dance club anymore if there is safe management and safe distancing measures for you to be separated from another person. So we'll have to have this conversation with the industry to consider what's the best way to proceed. And...we do not expect, even with the pilots for the industry to be able to resume activities like the way it used to be." Government will put in place assistance measures for the nightlife industry In acknowledging that the nightlife industry has to be prepared for "quite a long period of restrictions", Wong further stated that the government will put in place assistance measures during this period to help. Wong elaborated that the measures will enable business operators and owners to "exit, transit and pivot to new areas." Details of the assistance package will be announced separately.

No wonder Singapore soccer is in such a sorry state. Waste time to elect new team. New CPIB drama to watch. ------------ http://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/football-sportsg-files-police-report-over-alleged-misuse-of-funds-at-bill-ngs Football: Police raid offices of FAS, 3 football clubs after SportSG files report over suspected misuse of funds SINGAPORE - Police have raided the offices of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) and three football clubs on Thursday (April 20) as part of a probe into the alleged misuse of funds at Tiong Bahru Football Club. Besides the FAS premise at the Jalan Besar Stadium, police officers also visited the clubhouses of TBFC in People’s Park Complex, Hougang United at Hougang Stadium and Woodlands Wellington at Prinsep Street. The statement said: "Following the media reports that Tiong Bahru Football Club had donated $500,000 to the Asean Football Federation (AFF) through the FAS (Football Association of Singapore), SportSG looked into the matter, and received further information on 18 April 2017. SportSG's latest statement on Thursday added: " On 3 April 2017, SportSG received a letter from a named individual alleging that a senior officer of a Football Club had instigated another Club to delay and/or obstruct the completion of audits until after the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) Elections, scheduled to be held on 29 April 2017, with false reasons.

As above, what makes your join a specified car clubs? If yes, why? If no, why?

wow, look at the amount of clubs for Toyota. Toyota club websites Toyota club singapore (pay) http://forum.toyotaclubsg.com/ Toyota club singapore (free) http://www.phpbbserver.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=toyotasig Toyota club singapore (delphiforums) http://forums.delphiforums.com/SingaporeToyota/start Toyota club singapore (delphiforums) http://forums.delphiforums.com/toyotafans/start Toyota starlet club (delphiforums) http://forums.delphiforums.com/SGToyotaStarlet/start Toyota Wish club http://forums.delphiforums.com/toyotawish/start Toyota Vios club http://www.vogs.net Toyota Altis club http://www.sgaltis.com/ Plese carry add if I missed out.

I see that lately, got a few motorcycle clubs in singapore... They are not the motor siao type.. more like those ride Harley, wear their leather jacket and colours like as if they are some ang moh biker gang like that.... Got once I was driving and met them on the road... wa lau.. they behave like as if they are the real ang moh gangsters like that... any of you also come across?? They like to act as if they have connections with the real ang moh bikers... true la.. they have friends who are ang mohs and who might be the real bikers in weatern countrys... but here singapore leh... how to be outlaws....

.. is how they treat their loyal players... many seasons ago, they dumped their faithful captain Fernando Hierro after winning the Champions League, now they show long-term players Raul and Guti the door.. On the other hand, Barcelona rewarded Puyol another contract extension Man Utd keeps Giggs, Scholes and Neville even they are in their mid-30s Maldini retired with AC Milan Roma's captain Totti is still with the club Chelsea's Terry and Liverpool's Gerrard/Carragher will stay as long as the clubs and fans adore them... is it so hard to find another loyal one-club footballer now? guess Casillas will be dumped after his ability declines in the future..

A good compilation of Singapore's Car Clubs links. Do copy the below link in full onto your browser and click "go" Happy Browsing! http://singaporetrafficwatch.spaces.live.c...0!446.entry

Dear all, MCF have combined the Merc, Alfa and Peugeot club sections into Conti Talk due to the lack of traffic. The VAG and RollinSwede sections will remain as their moderators are actively conducting forum maintenance in the respective sections. Regards, The MCF Team