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BAEY YAM KENG VISITS RED-THEMED LIFT LOBBIES AT TAMPINES GREENVINES HDB PROJECT
AMID CONTROVERSY

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March 2, 2023
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The red lift lobbies at the Tampines GreenVines HDB project have been making
headlines recently, with visitors and residents expressing discomfort with the
design. Some people have even called it spooky and eerie, especially when the
corridor lights are on at night.

On February 28, a TikToker shared a video clip showing the interior of Block
640B on Tampines Street 62, which featured red tiles on the walls and floor, as
well as red paint and lighting.

The video went viral, with many people criticizing the red-themed design and
using the hashtag “unacceptable.”

Some TikTokers have compared the red-themed design to a red light district,
while others expressed concern that residents may feel scared entering the
compound at night.

According to online information, the Tampines GreenVines project opened for
application in 2018 and has a total of 11 blocks and 1,271 units. Each block in
the estate is divided into different colours, namely yellow, blue, and red.

The red-themed block is Block 640B on Tampines Street 62.

> 



In response to the controversy, Mr Baey Yam Keng, the MP for Tampines GRC,
visited the location last night to see the lobby for himself.

He reported that HDB had already taken steps to address the concerns by
repainting the ceilings white, which has made the lobby much brighter than
before. HDB also plans to repaint some of the red walls white to further
brighten the space.



While some residents have expressed discomfort with the red lobby, Mr Baey
stated that he does not support hacking the tiles as it would be a waste of
public resources.

Instead, he believes that painting the tiles when necessary would be a more
appropriate solution. He also mentioned that residents’ personal preferences for
lobby colors are subjective and cannot be easily changed.

During his site visit in December, Mr Baey shared photos of the yellow lift
lobbies, which some residents did not like, while others found the cheerful and
retro look appealing.

However, a straw poll conducted by the resident Telegram group revealed that 70%
of residents are now okay with the yellow lift lobbies. Mr Baey believes that
sometimes, beyond the initial shock, people can get used to unconventional
designs over time.

Mr Baey commended the designers for trying something different and creating a
distinctive look for the BTOs.

He believes that HDB will now need to standardize the designs across other color
blocks, which means that all the ceilings may be repainted in white.

Mr Baey also addressed concerns about the safety of the floor tiles in the red
lift lobby.

He initially had concerns that the tiles might be slippery when wet, but HDB
showed him a certificate indicating that the tiles had passed the anti-slip
test. Upon closer inspection, Mr Baey noted that the floor tiles were different
from the glossy wall tiles and should not be any more slippery than other floor
surfaces.



Mr Baey notes that teething issues are not uncommon in new projects and urged
residents to share their feedback with the Building Services Centre/HDB, which
will do its best to address them.

He also expressed his willingness to help resolve any major problems and looked
forward to meeting and knowing new residents of Tampines GreenVines as they
collect their keys to their new homes in the coming months.



 

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organised an emergency rescue, pressuring UBS to agree to a US$3.25bn mega
merger on the evening of 19 March.


SFA TAKES ACTION AGAINST 43 FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH
MASK/SPIT GUARD REQUIREMENTS

The Online Citizen - April 24, 2023 1
Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has issued warnings to 43 food establishments during
the second round of targeted operations for failing to ensure compliance of
mask/spit guard wearing requirements by their food handlers. The inspections,
carried out between 29 March to 14 April 2023, focused on 451 food
establishments, including restaurants, food stalls in hawker centres, and food
fairs. Licensees found to be in breach of the licensing condition shall be
liable to fines, imprisonment, or license suspension or cancellation.


FORMER UN CHIEF BAN KI-MOON IN MYANMAR: STATE MEDIA

The Online Citizen - April 24, 2023 0
Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon has arrived in Myanmar amid escalating conflict in
the country, according to state media. Diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis
stemming from the 2021 military coup have failed, with the military continuing
to crack down on dissent and refusing to engage with opponents. Ban is a member
of The Elders, a group of world leaders founded by Nelson Mandela. He has
previously visited Myanmar several times, with varying levels of success
negotiating with the military junta.


BRANSON URGES SINGAPORE TO HALT EXECUTION OF CANNABIS CONVICT

The Online Citizen - April 24, 2023 11
British tycoon Richard Branson has urged Singapore to halt the imminent
execution of Tangaraju Suppiah, a man sentenced to death for "abetting by
engaging in a conspiracy to traffic" over one kilogram of cannabis. Mr Branson,
a member of the Geneva-based Global Commission on Drug Policy, said Tangaraju's
case was largely circumstantial. The Asian financial hub has some of the world's
toughest anti-narcotics laws and insists the death penalty remains an effective
deterrent against trafficking. "Killing those at the lowest rungs of the illicit
drug supply chain... is hardly effective in curbing an international trade worth
hundreds of billions every year," Mr Branson said, adding he hoped authorities
would review the case.


CHINA APPROVES COAL POWER SURGE DESPITE EMISSIONS PLEDGE: GREENPEACE

The Online Citizen - April 24, 2023 8
China's surge in coal power approvals has raised concerns that it will backtrack
on its emissions reduction goals, with local governments in energy-hungry
provinces approving at least 20.45 GW of coal-fired power in Q1 2023, more than
double the same period last year. Greenpeace warns that investing in fossil fuel
plants to prepare for the spike in air conditioning will create a vicious cycle
and accelerate climate change. The country is also the world's largest producer
of renewable energy, but the need for short-term economic growth is diverting
investment away from renewable energy projects.


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