FUCHUN COMMUNITY CLUB

Malay Activity Executive Committee

 

www.persadaku.org

 

1 Woodlands St. 31 Singapore 738581

Tel: 63656911 Fax: 3657472

 

 

 

Recipient of People’s Association 4-Star MAEC Award 2006

 

 

Background

 

19th November 1962 marks an important milestone in the history of the People's Association. It was the day when Hock Choon Village Community Centre (now called Fuchun Community Club) located at the end of Lorong Chikar, now Woodlands St. 13, in the vicinity of the current Block 102, officially opened it doors to be The First Rural Community Centre under PA’s wings. Named after a village of about 150 households, the community centre was opened by none other than the first Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. For Photo: Click Here

 

In 1981, due to the development of Woodlands New Town, Hock Choon Village was demolished and Hock Choon Village CC closed its doors the same year.

 

On 1 December 1988, the CC was re-opened at a shop unit at block 167 Woodlands Street 11.  After consultations with Mr. Lee Yiok Seng, then Member of Parliament for Bukit Panjang, it was decided that the name 'Hock Choon' be retained albeit in its Mandarin version. It was renamed Fuchun Community Centre.   Mr. Ng Ah Kau was appointed as Chairman of the CC's new management committee.

 

Mr. Rahim Rashad, who joined the CCMC in 1990 and was the first Chairman of Fuchun CC MAEC, recalled the active participation of Malay residents in Silat activities in the early 90's. Silat Kuningan group of the CC even represented Singapore in the World Silat Championship held in Terengganu, Malaysia, in 1992. 

 

Launch of Fuchun CC MAEC to First Half of 2002

 

After the General Elections of 1997, Fuchun CC and Marsiling CC are placed under Marsiling Constituency. The Advisor for both CCs is Mr Hawazi Daipi, now Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Manpower and MP for Sembawang GRC.

 

Fuchun CC MAEC was launched together with Marsiling CC MAEC on 31 August 1997. Photos of the event are still available at www.persadaku.org/pelancaran_eng.html

 

Due to constraints of space at Fuchun CC former location at block 167 Woodlands Street 11, events and activities of Fuchun CC MAEC were held at the front porch of the CC or neighbouring void decks. Nevertheless, despite these constraints, we organised many events between 1997 to first half of 2002.

 

Fuchun CC MAEC – The First MAEC With A Website

 

On 10 May 2000, with the initiative of the current Chairman of Fuchun CC MAEC, Mr Yahya Hamid, who took over as chairman in year 2000, the MAEC launched its website and became the first Malay Activity Executive Committee of a community centre or club in Singapore to ever published its own website.

 

On 10 August 2000, Berita Harian, Singapore Malay daily newspaper, wrote a report on Fuchun CC MAEC website. The report is located at: www.persadaku.org/bh.html

 

Mass Media Coverage for Fuchun CC MAEC

 

Since then the mass media, namely Berita Harian, Radio Ria 89.7 FM, Radio Warna 94.2 and Mediacorp’s Suria TV Channel, have been giving us as well as Fuchun CC invaluable support. We would like to express our heartiest gratitude to the mass media. You could read most of the coverage up to 2005 that we have received from the print media at: www.persadaku.org/milestones_newsclips.html

 

Kind and Encouraging Words from VVIPs

 

We are also pleased to receive kind and encouraging words from VVIPs on the website. The excerpts of some of the e-mails we have received and now published with kind and expressed consent of the VVIPs are at:

www.persadaku.org/kindwords.html

 

Almost all our events and activities since 1997 are published, with info and photos, on our website located at www.persadaku.org We have listed the events and activities below, with significant events highlighted in bold text.

 

In reverse chronological order, they are:

Events in 2006 Up Till August * For latest updates visit: www.persadaku.org

Please visit www.persadaku.org and click on 2006 link….

 

·                     Dialogue Session On PM's National Day Rally Speech 2006

With Dr Yaacob Ibrahim Minister of Environment

& Water Resources Minister in Charge of Muslim Affairs 

(For Malay/Muslim Community)

 

Dialogue Chairman:

Mr Hawazi Daipi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Manpower)

& MP for Sembawang GRC

 

Other Panelists:

Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Education)

Dr Mohamad Maliki Osman, Parliamentary Secretary (National Development)

Mr Zainudin Nordin, Mayor, Central CDC

Dr Faishal Ibrahim, MP for Marine Parade GRC  

 

Wed, 23 August 2006

7.30 pm @ Fuchun CC

 

This is the 4th time we have been selected to host and co-organise the dialogue session. www.persadaku.org/dialogue06.html

 

·                    Pesta Bahasa & Budaya 2006 / Malay Language & Cultural Fiesta. Sempena Bulan Bahasa 2006 In Conjunction With Malay Language Month 2006. The main event was held on 29 July 2006 at Fuchun CC. It was organized jointly with Marsiling CC MAEC. The organising committee was chaired by Mr Yahya Hamid, Chairman, Fuchun CC MAEC. Three contests were held earlier on 8 July and 15 July at Marsiling and Fuchun CC respectively. Audience: 800

 

www.persadaku.org/pestabahasa06_photogallery.html

 

·                        E-Forum: Bahas Bahasa – The Language Debate - Organised in conjunction with Malay Language Month 2006. The Forum is located at:

 

www.persadaku.org/wwwboard/index1.htm

 

It was launched on 7 June 2006.

 

·                        Arca Gemilang 2006 – Karaoke Contest. The second year we are organizing this contest. The Contest was held over 2 days: Preliminary Round (16 April) & Final (29 April).

 

This year's contest attracted a good 71 contestants from all over Singapore. All contestants were given full opportunity to present their talent in front of a full-house audience during the preliminary round. Only 16 solo and 4 duet contestants made it to the Final. Based on the Judges' comments, the standard and quality of the competition was very high this year. With the aim of providing a guide for contestants to improve their performance further, we sent each contestant his or her Judges' score and comments by post.

 

Some special features of the Contest are: 1. Qualifiers to the Final and Winners of the Contest were decided upon based on their total aggregate position given by all 3 judges. Thus, the contestant in the final with the lowest total aggregate position is the Winner. 2. Video clip of each finalist was presented before the contestant did his/her song presentation. This carried a maximum of 10 marks. 3. Each finalist had to pick an impromtu question from an envelope and answer it verbally after his or her song presentation. This portion carried a maximum of 10 marks and was taken as the X-factor that Judges were looking for. Audience: 400.

www.persadaku.org/arcagemilang06_final.html

 

·               Minister Khaw Boon Wan's Visit to Marsiling. The Station #1 (Mega Sports Park) person in charge was Mr Yahya Hamid, Chairman, Fuchun CC MAEC. Audience: 3000. www.marsiling.org.sg/ministerkhaw_visit.html

 

·               Malay Traditional Dance Workshop. Fuchun CC MAEC was the first MAEC to receive MESRA’s Cultural Grant. The grant was used to organized the dance workshop.

 

The 1-day workshop was held on Saturday, 25 February 2006, from 10 am – 6 pm at Fuchun Community Club, Singapore.

 

The Presenters & Instructors were Mr Khalid Mohd Noor, a Well-known Artistic Dance Instructor & Choreographer from Istana Budaya (Palace of Culture), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Mr Rizman Kassim, Chief Dance Instructor, Choreographer & Event Coordinator Artiste Seni Budaya Tepak Sireh Malay Heritage Centre, Singapore. They were supported by Dance Artistes of Seni Budaya Tepak Sireh.

 

There were 96 participants from 11 CCs and 8 Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges. www.persadaku.org/bengkeltari_fotos.html

 

·               Salam Aidil Adha 2006 / Hari Raya Haji Gathering. This kind of gathering is rarely, or even never, organized by any MAEC. This is the third time we organized this event. Audience: 300. www.persadaku.org/alhaj06.html

Events in 2005

Please visit www.persadaku.org and click on 2005 link….

 

·                     6th National Eye Care Day - Kompang & Malay Dance Performances By Fuchun CC MAEC @ Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore General Hospital, 3 Dec 2005.

www.persadaku.org/nateyecareday.html

 

·                     Marsiling Konsert Aidilfitri 2005 - Hari Raya Celebration Nite. The event was held on Saturday, 26 November 2005 at Marsiling Community Club. The Popular Artistes included Norazela Rosli, 1st Runner-Up, Anugerah 2004; Hamzah Adon, Comedian & Recording Artiste; Adiputra, Lead Actor in Current Hit TV Drama Serie "Haryati"  & Nominee for Most Popular Actor By Berita Harian, Malaysia. The MCs are Azhar Nor Lesta, Veteran Actor & Sri Wahyuni, Best Actress of Pesta Perdana 2005. Audience: 600. www.persadaku.org/hariraya05_concert.html

 

·                     People's Association MESRA Di Aidilfitri 2005 @ Fuchun CC. We were honoured to be given the opportunity to host the MESRA’s Hari Raya gathering. 13 November 2005. Audience: 300. www.mesra.org.sg

 

·                     Marsiling Iftar 2005. Sun, 16 October 2005 @ Fuchun CC. Together with Marsiling CC MAEC, we were actively involved in organizing this event. Audience: 300. www.marsiling.org.sg/iftar05.html

 

·                     Malam Gelak Gempita - Comedy Nite. Sat, 27 August 2005 @ Fuchun CC. We organize this unique event for the first time. Audience: 400. www.persadaku.org/comedynite05.html

 

·                     Dialogue Session on PM's National Day Rally Speech 2005. The third time we organized this dialogue session.

 

On Wednesday, 31 August 2005, Fuchun CC MAEC, with the support of the People's Association & MESRA, the Coordinating Council for MAECs, was honoured to be given the opportunity to host, for the third time, a Dialogue Session of PM's National Day Rally Speech. We were pleased to receive as Panelists:

 

·      Our Guest of Honour Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister of Environment & Water Resource & Minister in Charge of Muslim Affairs; and Honourable Guests,

·         Mr Hawazi Daipi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Education & Manpower) & our MP for Sembawang GRC (Marsiling);

·         Dr Maliki Osman, Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Health & Ministry of Community Development, Youth & Sports & MP for Sembawang GRC (Admiralty),

·         Mr Ahmad Khalis, MP for Hong Kah GRC and

·         Mr Zainudin Nordin, MP for Bishan -Toa Payoh GRC.

 

The event was attended by about 200 community leaders from grassroots organisations and Malay/Muslim organisations. We have organized yet another one on Wednesday, 23 August 2006. www.persadaku.org/dialogue05.html

 

·                     Sembawang GRC National Day Observance Ceremony - Traditional Malay Dance By Fuchun CC MAEC. 14 August 2005 @ Open Field Next to Causeway Point, Singapore. www.persadaku.org/natdayobservance05.html

 

·                     Marsiling National Day Dinner 2005. 6 August 2005. www.persadaku.org/natdaydinner_maec.html

 

·                     Cultural Showcase @ The Malay Heritage Centre, Singapore. 9 July 2005 @ Malay Heritage Centre. www.persadaku.org/culturalshowcase05.html

 

·                     8th Annual Family Picnic. 19 July 2005 @ East Coast Park. www.persadaku.org/picnic05.html

 

·                     "Serumpun" - A Taridra (Dance-Drama). Presented By Fuchun Community Club Malay Activity Executive Committee in conjunction with The Official Opening Programme Of Malay Heritage Centre on Sunday, 5 June 2005 Audience: 600

www.persadaku.org/tamanwarisan.html

 

·                     Fuchun CC Mother’s Day. 7 May 2005. www.marsiling.org.sg/fuchunmothersday05.html

 

·                     Arca Gemilang 2005 – Karaoke Contest. The first time we organised a karaoke contest. The response was most encouraging. 17 & 30 April 2005 @ Fuchun CC. Audience: 400. www.persadaku.org/arcagemilang05_final.html

 

·                     Marsiling Support Project. 16 April 2005. www.persadaku.org/supportproject.html

 

·                     Fuchun CC Open House 2005. The organising committee was chaired by Mr Yahya Hamid, Chairman, Fuchun CC MAEC. 3 April 2005. Audience: 3000. www.marsiling.org.sg/fuchunopenhouse05.html

 

·                    Talk on Manners of the Malays. 12 March 2005. www.persadaku.org/adabtalk.html

 

·                    Salam Aidiladha – Hari Raya Haji Gathering. This kind of gathering is rarely, or even never, organized by any MAEC. This is the second time we organized this event. The event also was a solemn one as it also commemorated the Asian Tsunami Disaster 2 months earlier. 22 January 2005. Audience: 400. www.persadaku.org/alhaj05.html

 

 

Events in 2004

 

Please visit www.persadaku.org and click on 2004 link….

 

·         MESRA Di Aidilfitri. The event was organised by PA's MESRA (Coordinating Council for MAECs) on Friday, 27 Nov 2004, at Bukit Batok East Comunity Club. It is also an Appreciation Night for those who were involved in Gentarasa 2004.

www.persadaku.org/mesraaidilfitri04.html

 

·         Fuchun CC MAEC "Pot-Luck" Hari Raya Gathering 2004. The Event was organised on Saturday, 12 Dec 2004, at Fuchun CC Garden. www.persadaku.org/hariraya04.html

 

·         Dialogue on the National Day Rally 2004. On Friday, 2 September 2004, Fuchun CC MAEC, with the support of the People's Association, was honoured to be given the opportunity of organising a Dialogue on the National Day Rally.We were pleased to receive as our Guest of Honour Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister of Environment & Water Resource; and Honourable Guests and Panelists Mr Hawazi Daipi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Education & Manpower) & our MP for Sembawang GRC (Marsiling); Dr Maliki Osman, Parliamentary Secretary (Community Development, Youth & Sports) & MP for Sembawang GRC (Admiralty) and  Mr Zainudin Nordin, MP for Bishan -Toa Payoh GRC. The event was attended by 200 community leaders from grassroots organisations and mosques. We have organized yet another one on Wednesday, 23 August 2006.

www.persadaku.org/dialogue04.html

 

·         Singapore Harmony Tour. On Sunday, 5 August 2004, 20 of our Fuchun CC MAEC youths and officials joined the Singapore Harmony Tour. Among the places visited by them were Singapore Discovery Centre and Asian Civilisation Museum. www.persadaku.org/dancers_n_harmonytour04.html

 
  • 7th Annual Family Picnic. On Sunday, 29 August 2004, Fuchun CC MAEC once again organised its 7th Annual Family Picnic at East Coast Park. www.persadaku.org/picnic04.html

 

  • Gentarasa 2004 – 5 June 2004. 24 of our youths were involved in the stage performance of this annual Gala event organized by PA’s MESRA (Coordinating Council for Malay Activities). www.persadaku.org/gentarasa04.html

 

  • Pesta Bahasa & Budaya 2004 / Malay Language & Cultural Fiesta 2004 in conjunction with Malay Language Month 2004. Fuchun CC MAEC took the initiative and took the lead in organizing this event with 5 other MAECs namely Marsiling, Woodlands, Sembawang, Admiral Garden and Ace The Place MAECs. The organising committee was chaired by Mr Yahya Hamid, Chairman, Fuchun CC MAEC. www.marsiling.org.sg/pestabahasa.html

 

·         Launch of Fuchun CC MAEC Drama Club. Launch of Fuchun CC MAEC's Drama Club on S