RDU North

24/07/2026

A team from RDU visited residents at Blk 628 Yishun St 61 last night. What we heard again and again was the same concern: jobs, and the lack of them. There is real anxiety and insecurity — among the young, and among the sandwich generation, those caring for both their children and their ageing parents.

Residents also raised several community issues, including instances where they felt they were not well served by the MP in that ward. We assured them that we will do what we can to help.

Later, we visited the coffeeshop at Blk 630 and spoke with patrons and shopkeepers. Some asked why we were visiting and whether an election is around the corner. We told them no — the next election is still about four years away. We engage because we do not believe in being on the ground only during elections. We do it to hear concerns firsthand, inform our policy proposals, and push the Government to do better where it must.

Some residents told us frankly that during the last General Election, they did not know us. But since then, they have taken note of our presence in the constituency and on social media. It seems we may have won over a few.

We will keep pressing. We will keep engaging. After all, politics is about people.

03/07/2026

Come join us. Its's as ABC as dropping us a DM.

The lighting was not great, but the warmth of the people’s welcome more than made up for it. Last night, a team from RDU North visited the Kebun Baru Market and Food Centre.

You would expect that a place called Kebun Baru Market and Food Centre would be in Kebun Baru SMC. But strangely, it is in . I suppose this is one of the quirks of the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee. In Singapore politics, even geography sometimes needs an explanation.

From the start, people were curious about us. Several asked if the election was coming already. Some were surprised to see us because they said they had just voted six months ago. Actually, the last GE was more than a year ago, but I can understand how time can become relative in our minds, especially when politics is treated as something that comes and goes only during elections.

Others told us that Ang Mo Kio was Lee Hsien Loong’s stronghold. Some said they did not even remember who the other MPs in the constituency were. I believe this proves the point that the PAP uses the power of incumbency and the familiarity of its Ministers to get lesser-known people elected into Parliament under their coattails.

This is not democracy at its best. This is machinery. This is what happens when political power, state familiarity, and electoral boundaries all begin to work in favour of one dominant party.

One older man told us that since the Workers' Party contested there in 2006, there had not been an acceptable opposition party in Ang Mo Kio that many could vote for. He welcomed us and told us that he follows RDU on social media. He said RDU was a party people could rally behind.

He also suggested that Ang Mo Kio is not unwinnable. He pointed out that about 10,000 registered voters did not vote in the last election, and that around 3% of voters spoiled their votes. Such informed voters are an exception, and I am not sure if he is representative of the ground. But I was glad to receive his nod of approval.

And to those who ask, why Ang Mo Kio, the answer is simple. Since the last GE, we have changed our approach to ground work. We are not building a party that appears only when elections are near, shakes a few hands, takes a few photos, and disappears again.

Right now, Red Dot United has two divisions where a few constituencies are clustered together. RDU West covers Jurong Central, Jurong East-Bukit Batok, Bukit Gombak and Holland-Bukit Timah. RDU North covers Nee Soon, Kebun Baru, Yio Chu Kang, Ang Mo Kio and Marymount.

We have decentralised the party’s operations. The two divisions have enough autonomy to decide on their own activities, build their own rhythm, and respond to the ground as they see fit. I believe this is the best way to grow the party, stay relevant, and ultimately serve the people.

RDU is a growing movement. We are building our own machinery, not from incumbency, state familiarity, or inherited advantage, but from people who believe that politics must belong to citizens too. This work takes time. It takes discipline. It takes people who are prepared to walk the ground, listen properly, organise seriously, and stay the course even when there is no election around the corner.

If you believe Singapore needs an opposition party that is serious about the ground, then join us. Volunteer with us. Walk with us. Help us build the machinery that ordinary citizens deserve.

Do not just ask for a better opposition.

Help build one. Just drop us a DM at 88064365 and we'd be happy to talk more.

14/05/2026

On 2 May, a metal beam from the Chong Pang City construction site fell onto the roof of Block 103 Yishun Ring Road’s common corridor. It pierced the 4th‑floor roof before stopping. When we visited on 12 May, residents told us it was unsettling to realise they are often in that corridor at that time, and that if the beam had fallen all the way to the busy walkway below, people could have been seriously hurt.

Residents also shared that for about two years, they have lived with long construction days — often from around 8am to 8–9pm, including weekends — along with dust and debris drifting into their homes.

We saw for ourselves how close the new integrated hub is to Block 103, and how limited the visible barriers and netting were between heavy works and occupied flats. In our letter to the Ministers for National Development and Manpower, and the relevant agencies, we have asked detailed questions about Sunday work, work hours, safeguards against falling objects, and how noise, dust and health impacts on nearby residents are being monitored.

We will give the authorities a reasonable period of time to respond to our email, and after that we intend to release a public version of it, together with any reply we receive, so residents can see clearly what issues were raised and how they were addressed.

We hope that the authorities will share the full findings of their investigations and clearly explain the measures that will be taken to protect residents living next to major construction projects like Chong Pang City and elsewhere in Singapore.

Call to action:

If you live beside major construction and have similar experiences with noise, dust or safety worries, we invite you to share them with us so these concerns can be properly surfaced and addressed.

You may email us at [email protected] or WhatsApp us at 88064365.

11/05/2026

We were at Chong Pang earlier today to inquire from the shopkeepers that were affected by the massive flooding from the burst underground water pipe on Sunday. We will actively try and make sure that they are well taken care of and speak up for them.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day everyone!

05/04/2026

Ground Realities at Block 136 Yishun Ring Road: A Community Under Pressure 🇸🇬

Yesterday, a team from RDU North team visited Block 136. The atmosphere was somber as the community was concluding the wake for a 61-year-old neighbour who tragically passed away following a fall from height.

We had the chance to speak with the lady’s god-daughter, who clarified that while the incident was rooted in personal struggles rather than financial ones, the family was in a period of significant transition.

Neighbours we spoke to in the block also shared their deep concerns, noting that she might have been battling severe mental health challenges. This tragedy—occurring while she and her husband were in the midst of moving house—highlights the immense pressure faced by our seniors and their caregivers during times of change. Our deepest condolences go out to the family. 🕊️

Beyond this tragedy, our conversations with residents revealed a "sandwich generation" feeling the weight of an increasingly difficult landscape:

🛑 The "Job Narrative" vs. Ground Reality
A 60-year-old resident, caring for his 90-year-old father, spoke candidly about his skepticism of official economic numbers. He pointed out an "insidious dynamic" in the workplace:

Experienced workers are being told they are "overqualified" just to be lowballed with salaries like $1,700.

Seniors are often expected to do the work of three people for a single salary.

With big companies moving out of SG, residents are asking: What is the contingency plan for local jobs?

📈 The $2,000 Gap
Citing recent SMU surveys and personal expenses, one resident noted that basic costs for an individual now often exceed $2,000/month. When salaries don't keep pace with the rising cost of daily necessities and public transport, "low salaries" simply aren't sustainable for a decent life.

👴 Suitability, Not Just Employment
While PM Lawrence Wong’s recent TikTok messages encourage seniors to work, residents feel there is a lack of ground-level understanding of what seniors can actually do. Employment must be age-appropriate—avoiding heavy lifting and grueling hours. As one resident noted, those in office must have a better understanding of the physical limits of the elderly.

🗳️ A Deficit of "Strong Voices"
A 78-year-old resident raised a vital point: the PAP purposely spins the narrative that the opposition is "weak," which—if citizens believe it—leaves them at the mercy of dictated policies. Another resident pointed out that he only sees his MP once in five years, during election cycles. "How can they understand the daily struggles of Yishun residents year-round?" he asked.

🏚️ The Crushing "Sandwich" Struggle
The tragedy of our 61-year-old neighbour is not an isolated incident—it is a stark reflection of the silent, immense pressure weighing on Block 136. We met a young woman who is the sole caregiver for her mother, a stroke survivor, carrying a burden that few her age should endure. We spoke with seniors in their late 60s who are physically and mentally exhausted as they provide 24/7 care for parents in their 90s.

This "sandwich generation" is being squeezed from both ends, often without adequate mental health support or financial reprieve they desperately need. While we were inspired by the resilience of a bubbly 90-year-old Qigong shifu and the 71-year-old father who is proud of how his three children turned out, resilience must not be an excuse for government inaction. Our neighbours are staying positive because they have to survive, but they should not be left to navigate these "personal struggles" and daunting health transitions in isolation.

✋Our Commitment:
The tragedy at Block 136 is a sobering reminder that "official narratives" often miss the immense pressure families face behind closed doors. The residents we met deserve more than just a presence during election cycles; they need a government that acts on the "real story" of the sandwich generation before they reach a breaking point.

We remain committed to pushing for accessible mental health resources for seniors and their caregivers, so that no one has to navigate "personal struggles" or health transitions in isolation. Furthermore, we will continue to advocate for fair job quality controls that protect experienced workers from exploitation and lowball salaries that do not meet the S$2,000 monthly cost-of-living reality. Red Dot United is here to ensure that the resilience of Yishun residents is never again used as an excuse for policy inaction.

We hear you, . We will continue to be your voice.

22/03/2026

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri.