DJJ-ERGO

STEEZ Audio Type S

STEEZ Audio Type T

STEEZ Audio Type Z

STEEZ Headphones

STEEZ Portable

For more information, please refer to: http://www.pioneer.com.sg/storefront4/ContentList/PressList.asp?CatalogId=133&year=&EntryId=970

Singapore, 30 January 2012 – Palais Renaissance, the definitive address to exclusive offerings, announced today that Lula Rock, a multi-label boutique is its newest tenant. In March, Palais will also welcome Le Jardin d’ Antoinette, the quintessential Parisian pâtisserie and salon de thé (tea room) and restaurant and Style:Nordic which relocates its showroom from Delfi Orchard to Palais Renaissance. The mall’s intimate size provides an environment that defines its “mall charm” where shoppers can enjoy the ultimate personalised experience, only at Palais.

Palais’ uniqueness lies in its focus on exclusivity and quality where mall tenants offer services and experiences that are available only at Palais. The synergy of the new tenants are well placed to match the needs of Palais’ affluent and discerning shoppers, and further define Palais as a luxurious, intimate and exclusive shopping destination.

Borne out of a love for fashion and dressing up, Lula Rock (#02-07) showcases classic yet edgy designs from emerging designers as well as international cult labels. Some of the brands that can be found at the shop include Sretsis, Alice Mccall, Karla Spetic, Aje, Matina Amanita, Stolen Girlfriends, Lonely Hearts and Borne.

“We take pride in the designers that we represent, but above all, getting our customers to love the brands we carry and enjoy the shopping experience is the Lula Rock Motto. It’s about having fun and enjoying putting together new looks for every customer!” said the girls of Lula Rock.

Inspired by the renowned Château de Versailles (Palace of Versailles) and its lush gardens, Le Jardin d’ Antoinette (#B1-08/09/10C) will open its doors in March 2012. The restaurant will comprise four different areas: La Boutique showcasing Antoinette’s exquisitely-crafted confectionery and pastries, Le Jardin furnished with Versaille gardens-inspired touches to evoke the feel of a secret garden, Le Salon d’ Antoinette offering an intimate space accentuated with details like floral print upholstery and wallpaper and Le Salon l’Elysee which evokes a boudoir feel with a brass chandelier as its dramatic centrepiece.

Shoppers looking for a respite from the Orchard Road crowd can seek comfort with the tea-room’s extensive all-day dining menu that encompasses savoury specialities as well as luxurious pastries and confectionery. Definitely the destination for the quintessential Parisian dining experience!

Style:Nordic (#B1-02A) promotes inspiring solutions by composing an appealing portfolio of Scandinavian design brands for the home, office and the individual. Its new showroom at Palais will open in mid-March and will offer its highly affluent, well-travelled and fashionable customers the characteristic, multi-sensory Scandinavian experience.

“Our new location is more in line with our high-end profile, aiming to create a sense of uniqueness. We have high expectations on moving to Palais Renaissance, which is a mall characterised by destination-oriented visitors. We believe our loyal customer base will feel very much at home when visiting our new showroom,” said Victoria Karlsson, owner of Style:Nordic.

Palais’ tenants offer personalised and bespoke services where shop owners are usually more than happy to share their vast knowledge or their design inspiration behind each product or service. For the discerning shopper, each visit to Palais may reveal a new insider tip or unfold a new enchanting story, which helps deliver a level of intimacy available only at Palais.

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Only at Palais….
The Definitive Address to Luxurious Offerings

Located at the premium shopping district of Orchard Road, Palais Renaissance has established itself as an exclusive shopping destination that provides an intimate respite amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. With over 30 shops and a retail space of about 50,000 square feet, Palais Renaissance is a treasure trove for the who’s who of the local and expatriate community, trendsetters and well-heeled travellers who traverse the hallways for a taste of luxury living and deluxe lifestyle offerings. With an assembly of exclusive boutiques and choice names such as Passion Hair Salon, Steinway Gallery, Hermès Puiforcat Saint-Louis and DKNY, Singapore’s definitive address to luxurious offerings can be found Only at Palais.

Palais Renaissance is owned and managed by leading property developer – City Developments Limited. It is located at 390 Orchard Road Singapore 238871.

For more information, visit www.palais.sg.

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 Annex A

TENANTS AT A GLANCE

FASHION, SHOES & ACCESSORIES

CYC THE CUSTOM SHOP • DÉSTIJL • DKNY • EYEWERKS • FOOT FETISH •

HEEL & TOE • HENGNAMNAMBOUTIQUE • HOLLY TUPPER • INHABIT •

LULA ROCK • THE LINGERIE SHOP • THE LINK WEDDING • TYAN • ZORAB

HAIR, BEAUTY & SPA

CASEY INC. HAIR & BEAUTY • L’ESPACE SANTÉ • MEDICAL AESTHETICS SPA (UK) • PASSION HAIR SALON •

PHILIP KINGSLEY TRICHOLOGICAL CENTRE • PHOENIX LA BEAUTÉ

HOME & LIVING

GALLERY REIS • HAÜS FURNISHINGS & INTERIORS •

HERMÈS PUIFORCATSAINT-LOUIS• LOEWE GALLERY •

POP AND CONTEMPORARY FINE ART • STEINWAY GALLERY •

STYLE:NORDIC (OPENING SOON) • VANILLA HOME

FOOD & BEVERAGE

ANTOINETTE (OPENING SOON) • ARTISAN CELLARS • PS.CAFE •

 TEUSCHER CHOCOLATES OFSWITZERLAND

Photo Credit: YLLSOM

                        Led by Boon Lay CC Youth Executive Committee (YEC), its Community Service Interest Group (CSIG) and the Youth Club @ Boon Lay and equipped with mops, paintbrushes and brooms, 250 volunteers will refurbish the flats of 50 households on 7 and 8 January 2012 in FACELIFT 2012, all in time for Lunar New Year festivities.

2                      Into its third year, FACELIFT’s volunteers will repaint walls of flats for low-income households which cannot afford paint or help those with difficulties cleaning their own homes.  For some, it simply means providing them with a comfortable sofa to rest on or a plastic storage container.  Grassroots Adviser Mr Lawrence Wong, Minister of State for Defence & Education and Member of Parliament for West Coast GRC flagged-off participants for FACELIFT 2012 on 7 January 2012.

3                      Leading up to FACELIFT 2012, Boon Lay CC YEC volunteers conducted a needs analysis in October 2011 to understand the conditions of more than 200 families. FACELIFT 2012 departs from the usual student-volunteer recruitment formula by focusing on drawing volunteers from among the beneficiaries’ neighbours.

4                      Mr Kelvin Woon, a YEC member and the Organising Chairperson of FACELIFT 2012, explains, “I think it’s a great chance for the residents to get to know more people.  Now that the project is running into its third year, the next step to improving it is having residents help their neighbours.”  Mr Michael Ho, a teacher and resident volunteer, agrees, “This is the first time we have students from the FACELIFT Organising Committee going door-to-door to invite residents to join in. It is a good outreach in that sense.”

5                      A briefing session was held on 17 December 2011 for volunteers, where resident and student volunteers mingled and played bonding games, as well as got to know Boon Lay better through an ‘amazing race’ designed to take them through the neighbourhood.  An ‘yu-sheng’ party is also planned for the evening of 8 January 2012 for recipient households to bring in the Lunar New Year festive spirit.

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Date issued:                            Saturday, 7 January 2012

Issued by:                               People’s Association Youth Movement

Tel: 6340 5157

About People’s Association Youth Movement (PAYM)

The PAYM models as an organisation that aims to integrate fresh and new initiatives to meet the needs of our youths (12 – 35 years old).  We seek to keep abreast with ever-changing youth patterns by extending outreach to youths through a wide range of activities such as community service projects, life skills and lifestyle programmes, adventure and sports, arts and cultural activities.  More importantly, PAYM’s programmes and activities create common space for youths regardless of race, religion and educational backgrounds to interact and bond.  Established in 1971, the current overall membership is about 312,000 spread over 101 Youth Clubs based at the Community Clubs/Centres (CCs).

The PAYM activities and programmes offer our youths the exposure to the following on-going challenges – the maintenance of social cohesion and racial harmony, effective two-way connectivity between the people and the government, and leadership renewal in the grassroots and other community organisations.  The PAYM facilitates the building of social capital amongst youths and through youths, and hopes to inspire the spirit of Youth for Youth, and Youth for Community.

About Boon Lay Community Centre (CC) Youth Executive Committee (YEC)

Boon Lay CC YEC is part of the People’s Association’s (PA) family under the umbrella of the PAYM.  Elected from the Boon Lay CC Youth Club members, the YEC is instrumental in planning and organising projects to engage YOUths and the community in Boon Lay.

Sports & Wellness: Calling all adrenaline junkies

Activities include exhilarating dragon boating sessions, paintball wars, archery shoot-outs and pulling all-nighters cycling to the ends of Singapore, with spontaneous, energetic individuals for company!

Community Service: Leaving our own small mark in society

Giving back to society in their own little ways – by offering their spare time and giving their attention and care to the little ones in their midst, in activities ranging from the immensely-popular KidsRead Program to accompanying the elderly on exciting excursions to various Singapore landmarks – all with the ultimate aim of putting a little smile on the faces of our guests for the day!

Social & Community Bonding: Bridging gaps, appreciating what we have

Their community events serve to enhance awareness and appreciation of grassroots work as well as provide platforms for residents to build bonds with one another.  Some popular events include National Day Dinners, Sports Festival and the Countdown Party along Boon Lay Place, among many others.

New Media: Enter the savvy IT Lab of impossibilities

Boon Lay CC YEC runs its own e-Learning Lab, which aims to expose under-privileged residents to the wonders of Information Technology (IT), and in the process, teach them basic IT skills.

Dialogue Forums: YOUths have a SAY in the national issues!

Dialogue Forums allow residents to express their opinions on pertinent current issues, while garnering exclusive insights from distinguished panellists.

To find out more about Boon Lay CC YEC, please log on to their Facebook page: Boon Lay CC Youth Executive Committee

Singapore, 05 January 2011 – Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre announced today its collaboration with Pan-Asian girl group Blush to reach out to dance and music lovers all around the world with its STEEZ dance gears – the first-ever line of serious dance gears built to inspire dancers. Blush’s second single “Dance On”, currently #20 on the Billboard Dance Charts is featured in STEEZ’s brand video which can be viewed on the official STEEZ Facebook page, www.facebook.com/STEEZGlobal and YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/PioneerSTEEZ

STEEZ products are designed with unique features for training, rehearsing and competing – to help dancers enhance and improve every way they move. Pioneer incorporated the opinions of celebrated street dancers during the development of STEEZ and produced three models of STEEZ AUDIO, portable music speakers suitable for different rehearsal spaces or environments. Dance enthusiasts can also practice their dance moves with the STEEZ PORTABLE, a small compact ‘hold-in-one-hand’ non-stop mix player capable of mixed playback of automatically selected tracks; as well as the STEEZ HEADPHONES which offers sound quality suited to dance music.

From Left to Right: STEEZ AUDIO Type S, STEEZ AUDIO Type T and STEEZ AUDIO Type Z

STEEZ PORTABLE & STEEZ HEADPHONES

“The new range of STEEZ products is introduced to let the individuals express themselves through dance anywhere, anytime. Blush is a perfect example of the message that we wish to send out to the dancers. Not only are they extremely passionate, youthful and energetic but they are also working towards their dreams by expressing themselves through music and letting their passion be seen and heard,” said Mr. Masayoshi Ishikubo, Senior General Manager of Sales & Marketing Group, Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre.

The 2-min brand video for STEEZ also features young Singaporean dancers showcasing their dance moves, and sharing their first impressions on the STEEZ dance gears – the STEEZ AUDIO, STEEZ PORTABLE and STEEZ HEADPHONES.

During their promotional tour in Singapore, Blush had the opportunity to experience the STEEZ portable speakers. Blush’s youngest member, Alisha enthuses, “With the portable STEEZ dance speakers, we’re able to practice practically anywhere with a good sound system and we really appreciate the special functions suited for dancers as they are great for our needs when we’re doing rehearsals for our performances. Through this new STEEZ brand video, we hope to inspire our fans to follow their dreams and dance on!”

Blush was formed in November 2010 as a result of an Asia-wide talent search, Project Lotus. Blush have since achieved huge success in the U.S., reaching #3 on the Billboard Dance Chart with their debut single Undivided and performing live with hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg on the season premiere of Fox’s top-rated TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance”.

Blush has performed with some of the biggest names in the music industry, where they opened for the Black Eyed Peas in Manila, and for pop sensation Justin Bieber in Hong Kong. Each of the girls have their unique talent and diverse style with Angeli Flores representing the Philippines, Natsuko Danjo “Nacho” representing Japan, Alisha Budhrani representing India , Victoria Chan representing China and Ji-hae Lee representing Korea. For more information on Blush and to check out their newest “Dance On” music video, visit www.blushband.com or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/blushgroup.

With the introduction of the new range of STEEZ products, Pioneer aims to offer dancers with gears that are really useful for them to practice and enhance their dance steps, and to battle it out with their fellow dancers easily and conveniently.

Pricing and Availability

The STEEZ AUDIO Type S, T and Z are available in selected authorized Pioneer retail outlets at a suggested retail price of S$399, S$499 and S$699 respectively. While the STEEZ PORTABLE and STEEZ HEADPHONES are available at a suggested retail price of S$199 and S$99 respectively. For more information on STEEZ, please visit www.pioneer-steez.com.

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About Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre (PAC) Pte. Ltd.

The regional headquarters of Pioneer Corporation since 1992, PAC’s core business covers the audio and video industries with a diversified range of products encompassing DVD-related products, home stereo systems, speakers, car audio visual and DJ equipment. In line with the corporate vision to become a company that works together in ‘pursuing innovations one after another’, PAC aims to continuously introduce innovative products that will raise entertainment to the level of pure emotion. Currently, PAC employs more than 100 professionals at the Alexandra Road headquarters, which is also the location of the Service Centre. For more information, please visit www.pioneer.com.sg

About FarWest Entertainment

Blush (www.blushband.com) is managed by FarWest Entertainment (www.farwest.tv), a Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore-based production company, that delivers original, multi-platform, global entertainment.  FarWest’s output ranges from music to animation; original television programming to digital media applications. Creativity connects all of FarWest’s work and the company is driven by a mission to bridge Asia and the West through great entertainment.

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Singapore, 5 January 2012 – City Square Mall, owned and managed by City Developments Limited (CDL), is pleased to announce that it has added Golden Village (GV) as an anchor tenant. GV City Square will be located on Level 5 and has already commenced construction with the cinema’s anticipated Grand Opening by the end of 2012.

The entertainment destination will have a total seating capacity of more than 1,000, where its six halls will have stadium seating, digital projection and sound, and will screen the latest blockbusters.

The opening of GV City Square is another major step forward in the transformation of the mall, and a move that has been eagerly anticipated by residents in the area.

“We are excited that Golden Village, Singapore’s leading cinema exhibitor has decided to build their newest multiplex here at City Square Mall. The addition of a cinema allows us to offer more entertainment options and we are confident that GV City Square will definitely be a draw for mall visitors to enjoy the latest blockbusters,” said City Square Mall’s spokesperson.

“Golden Village is delighted to be opening our 11^th cinema at City Square Mall at the end of the year. City Square Mall, serving the neighbourhoods of Little India, Boon Keng, Lavender, Kallang, Moulmein, Balestier and Thomson, is located in a unique catchment area populated by a growing middle class. With over 500 carpark spaces, easy underground access from Farrer Park MRT station and close proximity to town, we’re confident that GV City Square will bring movies closer to residents living in south-central Singapore”, said Mr. Kurt Rieder, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Village.

In anticipation of the new cinema, City Square Mall has organised a contest titled “Are You a Movie Buff?” where shoppers can test their movie trivia. Printed on the hoarding outside the cinema are popular movie phrases where visitors to the mall can try to guess the movies the phrases originate from. The top 10 entries with the most number of correct answers will win $100 shopping vouchers each. Entries should be sent to csm1@cdl.com.sg by 30 June 2012.

New tenants that have set up shops at the mall recently include Barbacoa, a new barbecue concept restaurant by City Satay, MakeShake, a customizable milkshake concept shop and Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken, the first Singapore outlet of the popular franchise from Taiwan’s Shilin Night Market.

Designed as a miniature ‘town-centre’, City Square Mall provides the perfect setting for the community to meet, shop and play while enjoying an eco-learning experience. For the community living in the area, many who walk through the reconstructed New World gate at City Green (park) will recall the vibrant history of the former New World Amusement Park and with a new cinema opening at City Square Mall, the mall will once again be a hub of life and entertainment for those in the Jalan Besar neighbourhood.

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About City Square Mall

City Square Mall is Singapore’s first eco-mall, located at the junction of Serangoon Road and Kitchener Road. Owned and managed by City Developments Limited, the mall has some 200 tenants that cater to the lifestyle needs of everyone in the family. Connected to Farrer Park MRT station, City Square Mall is one of the largest malls in Singapore with 700,000 sq ft of gross retail space, offering the perfect setting for the community to meet, shop and play while acquiring an eco-learning experience.

City Square Mall is Singapore’s first shopping mall to be awarded the Green Mark Platinum Award by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) of Singapore. It has also received the prestigious Excellence Award under the Shopping Mall Category in the Businesses for Families Council’s (BFC) ‘We Welcome Families’ Awards 2011. In May 2011, the mall received two additional awards – the FuturArc Green Leadership Award 2011 for Commercial Architecture and the FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Awards 2011 (Runner-up in the Retail category). City Square Mall was also awarded first runner-up for the Energy Efficiency Competition (New and Existing category) at the 2011 ASEAN Energy Awards. For its efforts to reduce packaging waste under the Singapore Packaging Agreement (SPA) initiated by the National Environment Agency (NEA), City Square Mall won a distinction award in the 3R Packaging Awards 2011.

For more information on City Square Mall, please visit www.citysquaremall.com.sg

About Golden Village Multiplex

Golden Village Multiplex Pte Ltd is Singapore’s leading cinema exhibitor with 10 multiplexes housing 81 screens with locations at Yishun, Bishan Junction 8, Tiong Bahru Plaza, Jurong Point, Tampines Mall, Marina Square, Great World City, Plaza Singapura, Katong 112 and Vivo City, home to GV’s flagship cinema and Singapore’s only megaplex. Golden Village was established to develop and operate modern, luxurious multiplex cinemas and is the first local cinema company to personalize the movie-going experience through its Movie Club program. The prime mover in the introduction of the multiplex to Asia, Golden Village’s first imprint in Singapore was made on 28 May 1992 with the successful opening of the Yishun 10 cinema complex. Today, GV has a reputation of offering the widest choice of movies, unparalleled comfort, state-of-the-art design, prime locations and convenience.

Established in 1993, Golden Village Pictures is Singapore’s leading independent film distributor, releasing a wide range of titles from blockbusters like the MATRIX and OCEANS trilogies, I AM LEGEND and SHERLOCK HOLMES to arthouse gems such as SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, THE READER and DEPARTURES. Golden Village Pictures is also the top distributor for most home-grown films including Kelvin Tong’s THE MAID, Royston Tan’s 881, Jack Neo’s MONEY NO ENOUGH 2.

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Rachel C. Atelier opens boutique at Delfi Orchard alongside bespoke jewellery stores that cater to both first-time buyers and experienced gem collectors

SINGAPORE, 5 January 2012 – For women of all ages, jewellery is still the top choice item that will please and enhance one’s overall look, while commemorating a special occasion. With Valentine’s Day coming up, consider visiting Delfi Orchard’s bespoke jewellery stores to shop for a gemstone to mark the occasion, and be enthralled by exquisite jewellery as shop owners share their stories of love and romance.

Purchasing gems and jewellery can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. Sometimes, one can find it challenging to buy jewellery due to lack of knowledge and a costly mistake may arise as a result. At Delfi Orchard, novice and connoisseur jewellery buyers are guaranteed a different experience entirely as knowledgeable shop owners share their passion and expertise with customers looking to find that special gemstone.

Gemstones that Dazzle

For a special evening, one should visit Rachel C. Atelier (#02-08), a couture jewellery shop opened by a popular name among Singapore’s elite, Rachel Cheng. The shop portrays a whimsical flair, allowing one the opportunity to escape into wonderland. Laying eyes on Rachel’s one-of-a-kind designs is tantamount to discovering a magical moment where life and love converge.

With over 15 years of experience in the fashion and jewellery industry, Rachel’s couture jewellery designs are adorned on fashion runways in Europe, and are well sought after by socialites. All the jewellery in the shop is handmade and each piece is a work of art. Many of Rachel’s designs are made of Zirconia, a diamond substitute, which has more sparkle and mineral hardness than any kind of crystals and are normally used for costume jewellery. Other main elements used by the label are gemstones and natural pearls. Luxury boutiques that have partnered up with the label include Ann Teoh (Singapore), Heng Nam Nam (Singapore), Walter Ma (Hong Kong), Hoffmann am Neuen Wall (Germany), Uschi Sander (Germany), Roberto Avolio (Italy), Rosmarie Amacher Couture (Switzerland) and Van Vianen (Netherlands), amongst others.

Gemstones to Romance

Confetti by Mui (#03-23) is a great place to start shopping for personalised engagement rings and wedding bands. Having evolved from being a forerunner of a traditional wholesaler cum retailer in gold ornaments and jewellery since 1974 into a private jeweller specialising in customising jewellery, Confetti by Mui places great attention in the making and finishing quality. The shop is managed by Leon Lek, a certified gemmologist together with his designer wife, Mui who help customers design custom-made jewellery. Leon shares an anecdote about how Mui designed a pair of asymmetrical earrings for a customer looking to buy a romantic gift for his wife to commemorate their first year anniversary as well as their first pregnancy. The design of the earrings is symbolically shaped where one side portrays their eternal love and the other side, his pregnant wife.

Gemstones for Pleasant Memories

For anyone looking for exquisite jewellery pieces to admire and keep with fond memories, Benny’s Gems Creations (#01-10/11) offers discerning customers the finest service and mix of carefully chosen products. The shop’s owner, Benny Lum, has over 30 years of experience where he first started working in his family’s goldsmith shop. After getting his certification as a gemmologist, Benny set up his shop in 1994 and in 2005, moved it to Delfi Orchard. His standalone shop sells certified diamonds, gemstones, in addition to earrings, necklaces and rings, and he also helps customers design bespoke jewellery.

A graduated gemmologist (GIA) and jewellery designer since 1981, Benny is deeply passionate about helping his customers find the correct jewellery to make them look beautiful as “it’s a fulfilling experience to know that my customer will have good memories of her wedding day whenever she wears that piece of jewellery.”

Gemstones to be Treasured

For those looking to create new family heirlooms, or looking for rare gemstones, The Canary Diamond Company (#01-12 to 14) is the place to visit. An embodiment of family ties and love, the shop is run by experienced jewellers William Lam and his wife, together with their son, Steven and his wife, Lum May Yee. The name ‘Canary’ was inspired from William’s combined adoration for the golden yellow diamond, nature and bird photography.

Located at Delfi Orchard since 2000, the Canary Diamond Company has built a reputation as one of Singapore’s most trusted family jewellers, known for their exquisite jewellery and quality gemstones sourced from around the world. The shop frequently gets requests from customers to help redesign pieces of jewellery passed down from their grandparents or parents. “Usually our younger customers would want to maintain the character of the jewellery, but at the same time, achieve a more modern and fashionable look by changing the gemstone, or perhaps creating new forms of jewellery,” shares Steven.

The wedding day, a child’s graduation, a gala dinner, birthdays or anniversaries – these are all occasions when something that sparkles adds to that magical moment where memories will be enshrined in the heart. From fashionable gemstones to timeless diamond pieces, a jewellery piece conveys love, romance and beauty and is a great personal keepsake to mark that special occasion. Discover love and more, at Delfi Orchard, the destination for all of life’s special moments. For more information about gemstones and jewellery pieces available at Delfi Orchard shops, please refer to Annex A below. 

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About Delfi Orchard

Located at the premium shopping district of Orchard Road, Delfi Orchard is the destination for all of life’s special moments. With over 80 unique shops and a retail space of about 60,000 square feet, every turn and corner is filled with an array of distinctive fashion boutiques and made-to-measure services for weddings and celebratory occasions which will delight you with a uniquely engaging retail experience. Step into a one-of-a kind cocktail dress, add a unique dash of sparkle from bespoke jewellers, pamper oneself from head-to-toe in one of the many beauty salons, and arrive looking spectacular! All this and more at Delfi Orchard, for Special Occasions. Delfi Orchard is located at 402 Orchard Road Singapore 238876.

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ANNEX A

	Purplish Pink Amethyst Set With Pink Sapphire & Diamonds from Benny’s Gems Creations (#01-10/11)
	Blue Sapphire Pendant from Benny’s Gems Creations (#01-10/11)
	18k White Gold Detachable Pendant from Confetti by Mui (#03-23)  Rare 83ct top grade Myanmar peridot complimented with natural yellow & pink sapphires. Diamonds totalling 4.21ct.     *(Peridot belongs to the Olivine group of minerals. Though olivine is abundant, gem quality peridot is harder to come by. This peridot has the best vivid ‘grass’ green body colour, VVS clarity on top of a very rare 83ct weight makes it a top grade collector’s stone)
	Jadeite Necklace from Confetti by Mui (#03-23)  14 pieces of Type ‘A’ jadeite with high translucency and even green. Set in 18k white gold, with 729 pieces of diamonds (total weight of diamonds – 6.11ct)
	Unique Gemstone Necklace from Rachel C. Atelier (#02-08)
	Natural Pearl Necklace from Rachel C. Atelier (#02-08)
	“Flowers Collection” Fancy Colour Diamonds Ring from The Canary Diamond Company (#01-12 to 14)  Mixture of pink and yellow colour diamonds ring
	Emeralds Diamond Earrings from The Canary Diamond Company (#01-12 to 14)  2.88ct emeralds earrings with diamonds

Photo Credit: City Square Mall

75-year old man will ‘Ride to Sunrise’ around Singapore with youths from

People’s Association Youth Movement and Community Sports Clubs; and youths to cycle along new Northern Explorer Park Connector Network  

                        In celebration with the People’s Association Youth Movement (PAYM) 40^th Anniversary, 15 Youth Executive Committees (YEC) from the North West District have come together to organise “Cycle 2011”, a cycling event on Saturday, 10 December.  On the same day, Grassroots Adviser Mr Arthur Fong, Member of Parliament (MP) for West Coast GRC, Grassroots Adviser Mr Alex Yam, MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC and People’s Association’s Chief Executive Director, Mr Yam Ah Mee will take part in “Ride to Sunrise”, a night cycling event organised by 20 grassroots organisations including South West District YECs and Community Sports Clubs (CSCs) and Pioneer Community Centre’s (CC) Community Emergency and Engagement Committee (C2E).

2                      Cyclists participating in “Cycle 2011” will travel along the new Northern Explorer Park Connector Network to explore and experience the rustic charm of the north.  Yet to be officially launched, the Park Connector Network takes cyclists to parks, such as the Bottle Tree Park, Khatib Bangsu Park and Admiralty Park, reservoirs including the Lower Seletar Reservoir and Upper Seletar Reservoir as well as other scenic waterfront locations in the northern part of Singapore featuring unique species of plants and wildlife, including migratory birds.  “We wanted residents to get up close with the diverse flora and fauna that can be found just at their doorsteps.  We chose to cycle on the Park Connector Network so that the participants can get together and enjoy the greenery through a healthy activity.” says Ms Ismawati Bte Khamis, 35, Chairperson of the organising committee and member of the PAYM Central Youth Council.

3                      Later in the evening, “Ride to Sunrise”, a night cycling event will see more than 250 youths cycle around Singapore.  Celebrating PAYM’s 40^th anniversary and the CSC’s 35^th anniversary, the night cycling activity brings together residents across all ages, with the eldest participant being 75-year-old, Mr Zainudeen Shaul Hameed.  “This is the first time we are organising a cycling on such a large scale, in collaboration with the other GROs which allowed us to tap on each other’s expertise such Pioneer CC’s C2E’s first aid skills.  We felt that it would be a good platform for cycling enthusiasts to come together, as well as take the opportunity to promote the importance of safety on the roads.” shared Mr Lim Zhi Wang, 23, from The Frontier CC YEC who is leading the organising committee.

4                      The PAYM and YECs have organised more than 15 sporting events in conjunction with its 40^th anniversary celebrations, and hope to continue using the platform of sports to continue engaging youths and the community, whilst encouraging the leading of an active lifestyle.

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Date Issued:                                                    11 December 2011

Contact Persons for Media:                Florence Ang

On behalf of People’s Association Youth Movement

Red Dawn Communications

H/P: 96911404, DID: 6222 4704

Email: florence@reddawnpr.com

Sam Yun-Shan

Head (Youth Movement)

People’s Association

H/P: 97766343, DID: 6340 5459

Email: Sam_Yun-Shan@pa.gov.sg

Issued By:                                                       Youth Movement Section, People’s Association; Tel: 6340 5157

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About People’s Association Youth Movement (PAYM)

The PAYM models as an organisation that aims to integrate fresh and new initiatives to meet the needs of our youths (12 – 35 years old).  We seek to keep abreast with ever-changing youth patterns by extending outreach to youths through a wide range of activities such as community service projects, life skills and lifestyle programmes, adventure and sports, arts and cultural activities.  More importantly, PAYM’s programmes and activities create common space for youths regardless of race, religion and educational backgrounds to interact and bond.  Established in 1971, the current overall membership is about 312,000 spread over 101 Youth Clubs based at the Community Clubs/Centres (CCs).  The PAYM celebrates its 40^th Anniversary in 2011.

The PAYM activities and programmes offer our youths the exposure to the following on-going challenges – the maintenance of social cohesion and racial harmony, effective two-way connectivity between the people and the government, and leadership renewal in the grassroots and other community organisations.  The PAYM facilitates the building of social capital amongst youths and through youths, and hopes to inspire Youth for Youth, and Youth for Community.

About the Community Sports Clubs

The Community Sports Clubs (CSCs) are part of the People’s Association network of grassroots organisations. There is a CSC in each constituency and the CSCs are managed by volunteers who work with the PA to organise sports activities for the residents to promote social cohesion, racial harmony and community bonding. For more information, please visit: http://www.pacsc.org.sg.

PEOPLE’S ASSOCIATION YOUTH MOVEMENT
CYCLE 2011

SATURDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2011

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Organisers of Cycle 2011

1)    ACE the Place CC YEC;

2)    Bukit Panjang CC YEC;

3)    Bukit Timah CC YEC;

4)    Chong Pang CC YEC;

5)    Marsiling CC YEC;

6)    Nee Soon Central CC YEC;

7)    Nee Soon East CC YEC;

8)    Nee Soon South CC YEC;

9)    Sembawang CC YEC;

10) Senja Cashew CC YEC;

11) The Jelutung CC YEC;

12) Ulu Pandan CC YEC;

13) Woodgrove (Pro-Temp) CC YEC;

14) Woodlands CC YEC; and

15) Zhenghua CC YEC.

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PEOPLE’S ASSOCIATION YOUTH MOVEMENT

RIDE TO SUNRISE – NIGHT CYCLING 2011

SATURDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2011

Organisers of Ride to Sunrise

Youth Executive Committees (YECs)

1)    Boon Lay CC YEC;

2)    Clementi CC YEC;

3)    Hong Kah North CC YEC;

4)    Jurong Green CC YEC;

5)    Kampong Ubi CC YEC;

6)    Lam Soon CC YEC;

7)    Telok Blangah CC YEC;

8)    The Frontier CC YEC;

9)    Toa Payoh East CC YEC; and

10) Yew Tee CC YEC

Community Sports Clubs (CSCs)

1)    Chua Chu Kang CSC;

2)    Clementi CSC;

3)    Keat Hong CSC;

4)    Pioneer CSC;

5)    Potong Pasir CSC;

6)    Telok Blangah CSC;

7)    Senja-Cashew CSC;

8)    Yuhua CSC; and

9)    Zhenghua CSC

Community Emergency and Engagement Committee (C2E)

1)    Pioneer C2E

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Grassroots Adviser Mr Arthur Fong, Member of Parliament (MP) for West Coast GRC, Grassroots Adviser Mr Alex Yam, MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC and People’s Association’s Chief Executive Director, Mr Yam Ah Mee and other PA staff and volunteers

Photo Credit: PAYM