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Business Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Times
URA puts up second Chuan Grove site for sale; firm bids expected amid steady demand in the area
[SINGAPORE] A second Chuan Grove residential site has been released for sale, under the 2025 government land sales (GLS) programme. The 14,514.3 square metre (sq m) site, which can accommodate 505 new 99-year leasehold condominium units, is expected to see firm interest amid steady demand for housing in the area. The latest plot released comes after an adjacent similar-sized site in the Lorong Chuan area was launched for tender last December. The tender for the first Chuan Grove site, to yield an estimated 555 units, closes on Jul 8. Strong sales The two Chuan Grove plots are also on the market after a new launch in the area saw strong sales last November. Kingsford Development moved nearly 700 of the 916 units at its Chuan Park project over the launch weekend, making for a 76 per cent take-up rate at an average price of S$2,579 per square foot (psf). OrangeTee & Tie's chief executive Justin Quek said: 'With only 168 units left as of March 2025, based on URA monthly developers sale data, there will be limited new housing options, which may translate to higher demand for future private land sites.' Market watchers expect the latest plot to draw three to six bidders, and a top bid of between S$1,000 and S$1,350 per square foot per plot ratio (psf ppr). A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Tuesday, 12 pm Property Insights Get an exclusive analysis of real estate and property news in Singapore and beyond. Sign Up Sign Up In 2022, Kingsford acquired the old Chuan Park condo in a collective sale for $890 million, at about S$1,256 psf ppr. Before the November 2024 launch of Chuan Park, the last new project in District 19 was Bartley Vue in 2019, noted ERA Singapore's chief executive Marcus Chu. Taking in the two sites now being tendered by the government, 'including Chuan Park, the estate will likely see almost 2,000 units launched in two years,' said Chu. Still, the project would be of relatively lower risk given the low level of unsold units in the area, said Huttons Asia's chief executive Mark Yip. Yip noted that the outside central region (OCR) has 4,361 unsold units in the market as of the first quarter of 2025 – marking the lowest level since the fourth quarter of 2022. 'With an annual average sales of 3,019 units in the OCR in the last five years, this unsold supply can be easily absorbed by the market in slightly more than a year,' explained Yip. OrangeTee's Quek expects demand in the Lorong Chuan area to be supported by homeowners looking to either upgrade from current Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats or downsize from landed properties. He noted a 'large catchment' of HDB upgraders in the nearby areas of Serangoon, Bishan and Ang Mo Kio, as well as many landed homes in Serangoon Gardens and Lorong Chuan. The location is also desirable, thanks to its proximity to educational institutions and the Lorong Chuan MRT station, said chief research officer Nicholas Mak. 'Although the current economic outlook, which would affect property market sentiment, is murky due to the ever-changing tariff stance of the US Trump administration, by the time this new condominium is ready to be launched in 2027, there could be more clarity on the economic front,' added Mak. The tender for the Chuan Grove site closes on Sep 4.
Hamilton Spectator
07-05-2025
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
Elders program on the rise in Baker Lake
The monthly Elder's Gathering in Baker Lake continues to provide a wealth of information to local Elders while also serving to bring Elders and youth together during many of the monthly get-togethers. The hamlet had been running the Elders program for a number of years when, in February 2023, the decision was made to try and make the gathering a monthly event when Karen Yip took on the position of wellness co-ordinator with the hamlet. Since that time, the monthly gathering has featured a number of special guest speakers and presenters who have, collectively, passed on a large amount of valuable information to the gathered Elder group. The gatherings have also seen a number of student classes from Rachel Arngnammaktiq Elementary School join the proceedings to spend valuable time with the participating Elders. Yip said the most recent monthly gathering was held on April 24. She said it featured a trio of special guests and provided information on a topic not regularly discussed with the Elders. 'Our April Elders Gathering was a really good time,' said Yip. 'Dr. Janet Northcott, who has been a visiting doctor for 15 years, came to our event with nurse-in-charge Constance Afoakwah and community health representative Joan Killulark to talk about goals of care with the Elders. 'This is, basically, the importance and opportunity to have your wishes respected as end of life nears. It was an interesting opportunity to ask questions and comment on health care issues. 'Then, on a lighter note, we had games afterwards with lots of laughs.'
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Meet the family behind the Chinese takeaway serving for almost 50 years
A Chinese takeaway has been serving the same community for almost 50 years. Dragon Palace, in Newport, was opened in 1978 by Mr KK Yip, who moved to the UK from Hong Kong in the 1960s. He left his home country with the hope of building a better life and began his journey as a dishwasher in London. Spending long hours washing dishes and pots, often squatting at the back alley of the restaurant, he would sneak glimpses of the chefs at work. His determination did not go unnoticed and he was offered an apprenticeship by the head chef. After a few years in London, he moved to Swansea to continue honing his skills. It was during this time that he faced one of his biggest challenges: reuniting his family. With great difficulty and endless paperwork, Mr Yip managed to bring his wife and eldest son to the UK. Determined to stick together and support one another, Mr Yip secured a job for Mrs Yip in the same dim sum restaurant where he worked. By day, they prepared food and by night, they raised their young son. Even while heavily pregnant with their second child, Mrs Yip never stopped working. When the time came to give birth, she made the painful decision to return to Hong Kong, where the new-born would be left in the care of grandparents, so that she could return to Swansea and continue working. This act of sacrifice was repeated for the birth of their third and fourth children. Two of the Yip children, Simon and Alan, when they were 14 and 9 respectively, who now run Dragon Palace, keeping the family's legacy alive (Image: Supplied) Three of their children were born in Hong Kong and raised by their grandparents, while their parents worked thousands of miles away to build a future they could all share. The emotional toll of those years—the longing, the guilt, the silence at the dinner table—was immense. And yet, they endured. In the 1980s, after more than a decade of perseverance and sacrifice, the Yip family was finally reunited in the UK. In 1978, with resilience, skill, and heart, Mr Yip opened the doors to Dragon Palace in Newport. More than just a takeaway, it became the heart of the family—a place where a new generation grew up behind the counter, helping out, learning the trade, and absorbing the values of hard work and dedication. Mr Yip ran Dragon Palace until the early 2000s, when he proudly passed the torch to his youngest son, who continues to carry the family's legacy forward. Mr Yip died in 2012, but his family say his spirit lives on in every dish they serve. A family spokesperson said: "For nearly five decades, Dragon Palace has stood as a proud part of the Newport community—one of the city's longest-standing Chinese takeaways still run by the same family. "We're deeply honoured to continue serving you, and it's only possible because of your support. "From our family to yours, thank you for being part of our journey."
South Wales Argus
04-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Family behind Newport takeaway celebrate almost 50 years
Dragon Palace, in Newport, was opened in 1978 by Mr KK Yip, who moved to the UK from Hong Kong in the 1960s. He left his home country with the hope of building a better life and began his journey as a dishwasher in London. Spending long hours washing dishes and pots, often squatting at the back alley of the restaurant, he would sneak glimpses of the chefs at work. His determination did not go unnoticed and he was offered an apprenticeship by the head chef. After a few years in London, he moved to Swansea to continue honing his skills. It was during this time that he faced one of his biggest challenges: reuniting his family. With great difficulty and endless paperwork, Mr Yip managed to bring his wife and eldest son to the UK. Determined to stick together and support one another, Mr Yip secured a job for Mrs Yip in the same dim sum restaurant where he worked. By day, they prepared food and by night, they raised their young son. Even while heavily pregnant with their second child, Mrs Yip never stopped working. When the time came to give birth, she made the painful decision to return to Hong Kong, where the new-born would be left in the care of grandparents, so that she could return to Swansea and continue working. This act of sacrifice was repeated for the birth of their third and fourth children. Two of the Yip children, Simon and Alan, when they were 14 and 9 respectively, who now run Dragon Palace, keeping the family's legacy alive (Image: Supplied) Three of their children were born in Hong Kong and raised by their grandparents, while their parents worked thousands of miles away to build a future they could all share. The emotional toll of those years—the longing, the guilt, the silence at the dinner table—was immense. And yet, they endured. In the 1980s, after more than a decade of perseverance and sacrifice, the Yip family was finally reunited in the UK. In 1978, with resilience, skill, and heart, Mr Yip opened the doors to Dragon Palace in Newport. More than just a takeaway, it became the heart of the family—a place where a new generation grew up behind the counter, helping out, learning the trade, and absorbing the values of hard work and dedication. Mr Yip ran Dragon Palace until the early 2000s, when he proudly passed the torch to his youngest son, who continues to carry the family's legacy forward. Mr Yip died in 2012, but his family say his spirit lives on in every dish they serve. A family spokesperson said: "For nearly five decades, Dragon Palace has stood as a proud part of the Newport community—one of the city's longest-standing Chinese takeaways still run by the same family. "We're deeply honoured to continue serving you, and it's only possible because of your support. "From our family to yours, thank you for being part of our journey."
HKFP
29-04-2025
- Politics
- HKFP
‘Truth is very clear': 4 activists refuse to make arguments in League of Social Democrats street booth trial
Four Hong Kong activists who pleaded not guilty to offences linked to holding street booths in 2023 declined to make their arguments during their trial, with one saying that 'the truth is already very clear.' Three members of the pro-democracy League of Social Democrats (LSD) – Chan Po-ying, Dickson Chau and Yu Wai-pan – as well as activist Lee Ying-chi appeared at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts on Tuesday morning. With the exception of Chan, who is the chairperson of the party, the other three activists did not hire lawyers and represented themselves. The four face a total of 12 counts of collecting money in a public place without a permit and displaying bills or posters on government land without permission. Their offences are in relation to street booths they held in Causeway Bay and Wan Chai on three days in 2023: April 2, April 30, and May 28. The trial began with the prosecution, led by barrister Timmy Yip, presenting their case. Yip summoned four police officers who observed the street booths on those three days as witnesses and asked them questions based on videos taken of the incidents. After that, Magistrate Minnie Wat asked Chan's barrister, Anson Wong, if his client would testify and if he would call any witnesses. Wong said no to both questions. When Chau was asked if he would testify, he said no 'because the truth is already very clear.' He also said he would not summon any witnesses. Yu and Lee echoed their co-defendants. Wat adjourned the case to Wednesday afternoon for the prosecution and the defence to give their closing submissions. Officers' testimonies The four pro-democracy activists' trial comes two years after they held the street booths, during which they displayed a blank black cloth banner and handed out publications with QR codes for donation links, according to the prosecution. Representing the prosecution, Yip played videos of three incidents during the examination-in-chief. The police officers, who acted as prosecution witnesses, testified that they recognised the people in the clips as the defendants on trial. Wong, Chan's lawyer, asked the first two witnesses to confirm that the black cloth at the booths was indeed blank, and if it was therefore different from displays one might see at other public assemblies. The two witnesses agreed. After the lawyers finished questioning each witness, the activists representing themselves also posed questions to the officers. Lee, the only defendant who is not an LSD member, confirmed with the first three witnesses that they did not hear the activists urging people to donate money and did not see anybody giving money. They agreed. Chau asked the third witness whether the reason police officers filmed the street booth on May 28, 2023, extensively was because the activists had mentioned June 4 – the date of the Tiananmen crackdown in 1989. The witness said he disagreed. When Chau questioned what the police's aim was in filming the street booth, Yip said he believed it went beyond the scope of the testimony. QR codes The fourth witness, a police officer who happened to be handed publications by the activists on the three dates of the street booths, told the court that she brought the publications back to the police headquarters, where she scanned the two QR codes printed on them. The QR codes directed users to donate to them via Paypal's Braintree and HSBC's PayMe, she said. The prosecution presented pages of screenshots, made by the officer surnamed Choi, showing the steps of how payment can be made. Choi told Chan's lawyer, Wong, that she did not complete payments on either platform. She confirmed that she did not know if the payment would actually work. Chau asked Choi why she made 16 screenshots of Braintree, but only one of PayMe. Choi answered that she had made a screenshot for every step, and PayMe simply had fewer steps. The activist said that he believed Choi knew that payments through PayMe would not have worked because HSBC had already frozen LSD's account, referring to the bank ending its relationship with the political party in 2023. The QR code was already ineffective, Chau also told the court. Meanwhile, Lee questioned why anyone would hand out publications with QR codes for a frozen bank account and ask people to donate money. When asked by Yu, Choi confirmed that she did not see any money boxes at their street booth or other ways in which funds could be collected. Six LSD members in the same case pleaded guilty in October and were fined up to HK$1,000.
