Bala Trichy Iyer, 56, gives back to his community by offering basic coding classes at Changi Simei Community Club (CC). The entrepreneur, who founded technology start-up The Walnut, has held three Python lessons so far. To his surprise, residents in their 70s with no tech background showed up and kept coming back.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat having breakfast with stall owners of Azman Seafood Restaurant in New Upper Changi Road on Dec 14.Bala Trichy Iyer, 56, gives back to his community by offering basic coding classes at Changi Simei Community Club .
Such community spirit is important as Singapore embarks on a new phase of nation-building in a troubled time, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Dec 14. Shortly after being sworn in as prime minister in May 2024, Wong said he planned to visit different constituencies and meet as many Singaporeans as he can. Neighbourhoods he has visited so far include Ang Mo Kio, Tampines and West Coast.
"So every Sunday, I will take the bus from home to church. I will pass by this place. Sometimes I will drop by and 'makan' here as well."Madam Linah Tay, who helps to run her father's hawker stall, Azman Seafood Restaurant, said: "I'm happy and humbled to be able to have a brief 'makan' session and to share my family's speciality dish."She added: "I'm optimistic about the direction the new Prime Minister might take.
One winner was Madam Ianis Chua, 47, who helps her neighbour Angie Wong care for her nine-year-old daughter when Madam Wong is at work. At the CC, he stopped for selfies with children who approached him, spoke to residents playing Rummy-O and chess in the cafe, and tried his hand at lifting some weights.
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