Kaki Bukit CC now offers seniors health screenings, digital assistance

Job hunters gain too following upgrading works driven by demographic shift

- Nadine Chua

Seniors in Kaki Bukit will benefit from health assessments and assistance with digital services at the newly upgraded community club, while those looking for work can receive career advice at a new job hub.

Convenience and accessibility were prioritised in the upgrading works to recognise the growing needs of an ageing population, said grassroots adviser to Aljunied GRC Shamsul Kamar at the opening of the revamped Kaki Bukit Community Club on June 8.

"The upgrading was driven by the demographic shift in Kaki Bukit, where 50 per cent of its residents are in their 50s and older, and from residents' feedback gathered by me and the Kaki Bukit grassroots leaders," he added.

Residents can also seek career advice at the new job hub, and be matched to job opportunities at more than 280 different companies and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, who was guest of honour at the event, said more developments can be expected in Kaki Bukit in the coming years.

"The new Kaki Bukit polyclinic, Eastern General Hospital and Eastern Community Hospital will serve the healthcare needs of residents, especially seniors," he said.