Madam Rena Tan, a 72-year-old retired administrative officer, eats out around her neighbourhood at Kampong Chai Chee daily. The Bedok North resident will now be able to stretch her dollar with a new programme launched by the Kampong Chai Chee (KCC) community club on April...
Mdm Rena Tan using her CHAS card with a Kampong Chai Chee sticker, at the launch of the Gd Lobangs @ KCC programme.Madam Rena Tan, a 72-year-old retired administrative officer, eats out around her neighbourhood at Kampong Chai Chee daily.
Called the Gd Lobangs @ KCC programme, the pilot initiative by grassroot leaders and neighbourhood merchants aims to provide discounts to residents in the estate to help them cope with the increasing cost of living in Singapore. For instance, blue Chas card holders issued with a KCC sticker can get 5 per cent off at Sushi Express and Buddy Hoagies, and 50 cents off at One Two Eat foodcourt with a minimum spend of $5.50 for main dishes.A resident, who wants to be known only as Madam Tan, said it is a good effort, even though the discounts are limited and participating merchants are few.
Mr Darren Teng, organising chairman of Gd Lobangs @ KCC and treasurer of KCC community club’s management committee, said he and his team were actively talking to other merchants in the neighbourhood and two or three coffee shops may come on board soon.The 45-year-old said: “When we walk the ground, we get feedback from residents that things are becoming more expensive. We will continue to tweak the programme to meet evolving needs.
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