[文彬影评] 2022版 "飞狐外传"
01 March 2024 [文彬影评] 现在正追看Ch8 11pm 播出的 "飞狐外传" (无意间忘记关电视, 看到第19集后, 就开始追看).改篇自"飞狐外传"和"雪山飞狐" 两部比较少拍成电视剧的金庸武侠小说, 这版 (2022秦俊杰版) "飞狐外传" 真的很不错! 可以说是近几年金庸翻拍剧比较成功的. "飞狐外传 2022" 忠于原著, 情节紧奏, 实景拍摄, 打斗场面也很真实 (不是电脑特效), 服装与造型不难看, 选角也算成功 (虽然除了何润东 刘雪华 吕良伟 翁虹 之外, 其他的主要演员我都不认识). 演员们的演技也在线.
"飞狐外传" 的部分应该要结尾了 (所以还蛮舍不得程灵素) ... 但也期待长大后的苗若兰, 还有胡斐最后会不会在悬崖砍下那一刀, 或保留开放式结局?
rating 8/10 good
Labels: Jin Yong, TV Review, Wuxia
[文彬影评] 2022版 "飞狐外传" © 文彬 2004~2023. All rights reserved.
Thoughts on Nomination for Star Awards 2024
23 February 2024 Nomination for Singapore Star Awards (新加坡红星大奖) 2024 was announced on 22 February 2024.I have been watching most of the local dramas since 2019 due to my sabbatical for MUP, pandemic lockdown in 2020, WFH flexibility and my health condition. Objectively, there were quite a few good local dramas produced in the past 5years (e.g. "触心罪探 Mind Jumper", "剃头刀 - 阿签传奇 Titoudao", "森林生存记 A Jungle Survivor", "心里住着老灵魂 Soul Old Yet So Young", "关键证人 Key Witness", "你的世界我们懂 Your World In Mine", etc.). At the other end of the spectrum, there are also quite a number of crappy shows produced (e.g. "卫国先锋2 When Duty Calls 2", “医生不是神 Healing Heroes, “操控 CTRL" and “金色大道 All That Glitters" being some of the worst).
Therefore, as an audience, I am quite puzzled and disappointed with the nomination for Singapore Star Awards (新加坡红星大奖) 2024. This is because in my opinion, many actors/actresses who performed well and are more deserving of recognition were not nominated, probably because they are not among the favourite/bias of Mediacorpse. Hence, I feel the Star Awards is becoming more and more like an internal award ceremony or D&D in terms of rewarding Mediacorpse contracted employees, than true recognition of performance excellence in Singapore local drama production over the years.
There is also a persistent issue of veterans like Xiang Yun, Zoe Tay and Chen Hanwei hogging the ‘best’ awards. Perhaps mediacorpse should create a new ‘altar’ for Best Actor/Actress and Best Supporting Actor/Actress (i.e. induction to the altar after winning 5 'best' award), so that other younger talented actors/actresses are able to shine. It is also becoming a joke that younger actor/actress are getting nomination and award overseas, but are not recognised locally. After all, it is also quite pathetic if veterans of their rank, experience and status still need to hog a local award to prove their ‘worth’ or the fact that they can act. Furthermore, it is to note that it is not that their acting is bad, but the acting for many of their recent nominations are pretty much within their expected standard, nothing outstanding to rave about. Therefore, if they really ambitious or capable, they should aim to be nominated for international awards (i.e. like how Christopher Lee, Yeo Yann Yann, Chen Tian Wen, Hong Hui Fang, Mark Lee, etc. were nominated overseas). Favouritism/kelong within a monopoly also needs a limit.
As such, I came up with my own “Excellence Star Awards”, which indicated my personal preference and recognition for the local TV scene in the past Calendar Year.
Instead of restricting myself to only 5 or 6 nominees for each award category, I ‘nominated’ all actors, actress and works that are exceptional in performance. The actor, actress or work that I feel are worthy of that award are in bold.
Excellent Star Award 2023
Best Drama:
密宅 Silent Walls
欧巴, 我爱你 Oppa, Saranghae
送餐英雄 Cash On Delivery
Shero
从零开始 The Sky Is Still Blue
Best Actor:
包勋评 Shane Pow (密宅 Silent Walls: 1963)
黄振隆 Desmond Ng (密宅 Silent Walls: 1988)
陈邦鋆 Andie Tan (密宅 Silent Walls: 2023)
金在勲 Kim Jae Hoon (欧巴, 我爱你 Oppa, Saranghae)
许瑞奇 Richie Koh (送餐英雄 Cash On Delivery)
陈罗密欧 Romeo Tan (Shero)
谢俊峰 James Seah (从零开始 The Sky Is Still Blue)
宗子杰 Zong Zijie (从零开始 The Sky Is Still Blue)
Best Actress:
黄晶玲 Ferlyn G (密宅 Silent Walls: 1963)
吴俐璇 Jojo Goh (密宅 Silent Walls: 2023)
瑞恩 Rui En (欧巴, 我爱你 Oppa, Saranghae)
刘怡伶 Tasha Low (欧巴, 我爱你 Oppa, Saranghae)
何盈莹 He Ying Ying (送餐英雄 Cash On Delivery)
黃思恬 Carrie Wong (Shero)
洪丽婷 Sheryl Ang (从零开始 The Sky Is Still Blue)
Best Supporting Actor:
林明伦 Darren Lim (密宅 Silent Walls: 1938)
陈澍城 Chen Shu Cheng (密宅 Silent Walls: 2023)
苏梽诚 Calvin Soh (送餐英雄 Cash On Delivery)
陈天文 Chen Tian Wen (送餐英雄 Cash On Delivery)
陈泰铭 Rayson Tan (Shero)
黃炯耀 Brandon Wong (Shero)
王昱清 Wang Yuqing (从零开始 The Sky Is Still Blue)
林明伦 Darren Lim (从零开始 The Sky Is Still Blue)
Best Supporting Actress:
黄嫊芳 Lina Ng (密宅 Silent Walls: 1938)
美心 Macy Chen (欧巴, 我爱你 Oppa, Saranghae)
许美珍 Cynthia Koh (欧巴, 我爱你 Oppa, Saranghae)
胡煜诗 Jernelle Oh (送餐英雄 Cash On Delivery)
金银姬 Jin Yinji (送餐英雄 Cash On Delivery)
陈丽贞 Aileen Tan (Shero)
陈莉萍 Chen Li Ping (从零开始 The Sky Is Still Blue)
Best Theme Song:
来自星际的风 / 金在勲 Kim Jae Hoon (欧巴, 我爱你 Oppa, Saranghae)
一份一份的爱 / 苏梽诚 Calvin Soh (送餐英雄 Cash On Delivery)
觉醒 / 铃凯 Ling Kai (Shero)
Best New Artist:
孙英豪 Alfred Sng (密宅 Silent Walls: 1988)
周智彗 Cheryl Chou (密宅 Silent Walls: 2023)
Most Improved Artist:
郑颖 Tay Ying (Shero)
Labels: Excellent Star Award, Star Awards, TV Review
Thoughts on Nomination for Star Awards 2024 © 文彬 2004~2023. All rights reserved.
Excellent Star Award
I have been watching most of the local dramas since 2019 due to my sabbatical for MUP, pandemic lockdown in 2020, WFH flexibility and my health condition. Objectively, there were quite a few good local dramas produced in the past 5years. At the other end of the spectrum, there are also quite a number of crappy shows produced.As an audience, I am also quite puzzled and disappointed with the nomination and recipient for several Singapore Star Awards (新加坡红星大奖). This is because in my opinion, many actors/actresses who performed well and are more deserving of recognition were not nominated or awarded.
As such, I came up with my own “Excellence Star Awards”, which indicated my personal preference and recognition for the local TV scene in the past Calendar Year.
Instead of restricting myself to only 5 or 6 nominees for each award category, I ‘nominated’ all actors, actress and works that are exceptional in performance. The actor, actress or work that are worthy of that award.
Please see below for my nominees for each “Excellence Star Awards”:
- Excellent Star Award 2023
- Excellent Star Award 2022
- Excellent Star Award 2021
- Excellent Star Award 2020
Labels: Excellent Star Award, Star Awards, TV Review
Excellent Star Award © 文彬 2004~2023. All rights reserved.
Excellent Star Award 2023
Best Drama:密宅 Silent Walls
欧巴, 我爱你 Oppa, Saranghae
送餐英雄 Cash On Delivery
Shero
从零开始 The Sky Is Still Blue
Best Actor:
包勋评 Shane Pow (密宅 Silent Walls: 1963)
黄振隆 Desmond Ng (密宅 Silent Walls: 1988)
陈邦鋆 Andie Tan (密宅 Silent Walls: 2023)
金在勲 Kim Jae Hoon (欧巴, 我爱你 Oppa, Saranghae)
许瑞奇 Richie Koh (送餐英雄 Cash On Delivery)
陈罗密欧 Romeo Tan (Shero)
谢俊峰 James Seah (从零开始 The Sky Is Still Blue)
宗子杰 Zong Zijie (从零开始 The Sky Is Still Blue)
Best Actress:
黄晶玲 Ferlyn G (密宅 Silent Walls: 1963)
吴俐璇 Jojo Goh (密宅 Silent Walls: 2023)
瑞恩 Rui En (欧巴, 我爱你 Oppa, Saranghae)
刘怡伶 Tasha Low (欧巴, 我爱你 Oppa, Saranghae)
何盈莹 He Ying Ying (送餐英雄 Cash On Delivery)
黃思恬 Carrie Wong (Shero)
洪丽婷 Sheryl Ang (从零开始 The Sky Is Still Blue)
Best Supporting Actor:
林明伦 Darren Lim (密宅 Silent Walls: 1938)
陈澍城 Chen Shu Cheng (密宅 Silent Walls: 2023)
苏梽诚 Calvin Soh (送餐英雄 Cash On Delivery)
陈天文 Chen Tian Wen (送餐英雄 Cash On Delivery)
陈泰铭 Rayson Tan (Shero)
黃炯耀 Brandon Wong (Shero)
王昱清 Wang Yuqing (从零开始 The Sky Is Still Blue)
林明伦 Darren Lim (从零开始 The Sky Is Still Blue)
Best Supporting Actress:
黄嫊芳 Lina Ng (密宅 Silent Walls: 1938)
美心 Macy Chen (欧巴, 我爱你 Oppa, Saranghae)
许美珍 Cynthia Koh (欧巴, 我爱你 Oppa, Saranghae)
胡煜诗 Jernelle Oh (送餐英雄 Cash On Delivery)
金银姬 Jin Yinji (送餐英雄 Cash On Delivery)
陈丽贞 Aileen Tan (Shero)
陈莉萍 Chen Li Ping (从零开始 The Sky Is Still Blue)
Best Theme Song:
来自星际的风 / 金在勲 Kim Jae Hoon (欧巴, 我爱你 Oppa, Saranghae)
一份一份的爱 / 苏梽诚 Calvin Soh (送餐英雄 Cash On Delivery)
觉醒 / 铃凯 Ling Kai (Shero)
Best New Artist:
孙英豪 Alfred Sng (密宅 Silent Walls: 1988)
周智彗 Cheryl Chou (密宅 Silent Walls: 2023)
Most Improved Artist:
郑颖 Tay Ying (Shero)
Best Overseas Drama:
木棘证人 The Witness [HK]
Labels: Excellent Star Award, Star Awards, TV Review
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Ride a train to the muddy confluence
22 January 2024 A ride to rememberFacebook Memories reminded Tian An (Anna) and I that we took a 7h (Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) [Malayan Railways] train ride from Tanjong Pagar Railway Station to Kuala Lumpur (KL) for our 2D1N Uni Grad Trip on this day 13 years ago (i.e. 22 January 2011). Actually, Anna saw this nostalgic reminder first, and he texted me immediately. Both of us had a good laugh reminiscing some of the fun and memorable moments during this trip.
Anna and I were in our final semester of our university school life. We decided to have a short grad trip during our last school holiday before we obtain our Bachelor degree and join the workforce.
Furthermore, Singapore succeeded in negotiating for the return of Tanjong Pagar Railway Station and all the KTM railway land within Singapore. As a Singaporean, this is a huge victory for our sovereign, as it is dangerous for Malaysia to own the entire stretch of railway track and land from Woodlands Checkpoint to Tanjong Pagar Railway Station from a defence perspective. Like what Papa said, imagine a train loaded with enemy soldiers and ammunition travelling all the way through our heartlands into the heart of our city centre? Following the resolution of this longstanding land ownership issue, the last KTM train will depart Tanjong Pagar Railway Station on 30 June 2011.
Perhaps it is the history geek and adventurer in us, since secondary school, Anna and I always wanted to travel across Russia via the Trans-Siberian Railway. As we sit beside each other, we always talked about this dream trip in class. Hence, we thought maybe we shall start small by beginning our rail adventure from Tanjong Pagar to KL first. In addition, we decided that we should fixed our trip early (i.e. in January 2011), as it is still school holiday for NTU (damn it, YOG) and we foresee this 'Tanjong Pagar to KL' full journey train ride will be very popular among Singaporeans nearer to the date of the Last Train (i.e. 30 June 2011), especially since June is school holiday.
On 15 January 2011 (Sat), Anna and I purchased our train ticket at Tanjong Pagar Railway Station. The nearest date available for the full Tanjong Pagar to KL trip is on 22 January 2011 (next Sat) 8.00am, so we bought our one-way train ticket. We only purchase one-way train ticket, because we planned to fly back from KL as it is much faster and cheaper; plus, our objective of the trip is to 'board a train out of Tanjong Pagar Railway Station'. Therefore, there is no need for us to purchase return trip train tickets.
We were quite surprised that the concept of 'exchange rate' does not exist in KTM! This is because tickets purchased in Malaysia and Singapore are the same price, but based on different currency (i.e. tickets bought at both Tanjong Pagar Railway Station and Woodlands Train Checkpoint are charged in Singapore Dollar, whereas tickets sold in Malaysia stations are charged in Malaysia Ringgit)! In other words, the ticket for our Tanjong Pagar to KL train ride cost S$34; whereas if we bought out return ticket at KL, it will only cost RM34, which is a third of the price if purchased in Singapore. Nevertheless, we are excited to board one of the last few train to depart Tanjong Pagar Railway Station.
Memories of Tanjong Pagar Railway Station
On the morning of 22 January 2011 (Sat), Papa and Mumy fetch Anna from his house, and we had breakfast at Whampoa Market. We reached Tanjong Pagar Railway Station at 7.30am. As there is still ample time before our train depart, Anna and I took some photos of Tanjong Pagar Railway Station and the train we will board.
Our train departed Tanjong Pagar Railway Station at 8.00am sharp.
Train ride from Tanjong Pagar Railway Station
Crossing the Causeway
Train ride from JB Sentral to KL Sentral
Searching for a hotel room!
Jalan Petaling (KL Chinatown)
Bukit Bintang
Good Morning KL
KL City Centre (KLCC)
Travelling to KLIA
KLIA
Fly back to Singapore
[draft; work-in-progress]
Labels: bingo Malaysia, bingo Travel, Bukit Timah, Causeway, Rail Corridor, Singapore City, Tanjong Pagar, Woodlands, 彬go Travel
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SimplyGo-stan
09 January 2024 On 9 January 2024, LTA announced that the current EZ-Link adult card will be phased out on 30 May 2024, and everyone will need to 'upgrade' to the "SimplyGo" system from 1 June 2024. However, concession card holders (e.g. students, NSFs, senior citizens) will not be affected by this transition, as the new system will still be able to read these concession cards that relies on the existing EZ-Link technology.Strong burst of public outcry and negative reactions from Singaporeans within a few hours
This news is not well received by Singaporeans from almost all demographic groups, with huge public outcry and negative reactions across various platforms. The official announcement posted on LTA facebook page received overwhelming negative reactions (i.e. 279 angry face out of 426 reactions, that is a whopping 65.49%) within a few hours after this news was publicized. Similar negative reactions was also observed on relevant news article posted by various mainstream media outlets (e.g. "Straits Times", "CNA", "Today", "Lianhe Zaobao", "Shin Min Daily News", "8 World News"). Comments from netizens and ground sentiments offline are generally very negative too.
SimplyGo-stan? Why remove existing functions/features??
[note: Go-stan is a singlish corruption of 'go astern', which means reverse or u-turn.]
SimplyGo is simply a huge step backward in terms of innovation, technology and user-friendiness.
What puzzled most Singaporeans is, why does the "SimplyGo" system removed the display of trip fare and card balance from the reader? Displaying of trip fare is a basic essential function that is present since the TransitLink magnetic card days (via printed receipt). Plus, I think as a paying commuter/customer, it is not too much for us to know how much we are paying for a particular trip/service instantly, especially since this feature is currently available.
Mumy used to have a SimplyGo card (which she purchased wrongly; Mumy wanted to buy a normal EZ-Link card as a back-up, but she was given a SimplyGo card by the TransitLink Ticket Office staff) that does not shows the fare and balance upon tapping. She got so fed up with that SimplyGo card till she refunded it the moment she received her Senior Concession Card last August.
Lastly, this so-called 'upgrade' does not make logic sense, because the "SimplyGo" system is still able to read concession cards, which relies on the EZ-Link technology. Therefore, it is natural for Singaporeans to question why is there a need for this replacement when the EZ-Link system is still running concurrently.
"Simply PR disaster"
Information pertaining to the new "SimplyGo" card and system are presented in a damn confusing manner for this press release. The news announcement does not explain convincingly why is there a need to phase out EZ-Link and how the new "SimplyGo" is actually better than EZ-Link. This is because, whatever feature/function of SimplyGo that is announced in this news, EZ-Link can already do it, and perhaps done it even better (i.e. allowing the display of fares and card balance). In fact, the news created more doubts and confusion than solving something that is not broken. The infographics accompanying the press releases and news article is also not helping. Personally, after reading these so-called info, I still cannot differentiate what is the differences between the old EZ-Link and this new SimplyGo, what are the benefits/advantages I am supposed to enjoy from the so-called "upgrade"...
In addition, I do not know that SimplyGo has actually been launched for so many years. This is unflattering from someone who surfs social media, and watches local TV programmes and local TV News daily.
This 'mandatory switching' feels like it was forced upon us due to low adoption rate, so LTA had to force it onto us to meet KPI. It also reminds me of the infamous tracetogether, which was forcefully shoved down our throat (but at least that was pitched as a pandemic control measure, whether it is a good measure is up for debate).
To be honest, to the layman like me, I am really not interested in whether the card is a Card-based card or an Account-based card. These are really technical back-end stuff that I am not interested to know. I just want to know how much I am paying and what is my current card balance. It really makes me wonder whether this (displaying of fares and balance) cannot be done is due to oversight, budget/cost or technical feasibility? If a new system needs to remove an existing feature due to technical feasibility, then this new system is not an 'upgrade'.
Please, do not forced me to download another app!
Like many Singaporeans, I do not like and do not want to be forced to download another app on my mobile phone. I am curious why authorities and event organizers enjoy forcing people to download their app that we will likely use once, twice or just a few times only. I really hate my phone to be cluttered with apps that I seldom use. In fact, I rather not enjoy a discount than to download an app that I won't use often. With the neverending increase of scam techniques and cases, I am even more averse towards downloading more apps and linking everything to my phone.
Lastly, if an app is truly innovative, convenient, or useful, there is no need to force people to download your app. For example, there is no need to force people to download and use Whatsapp, Paynow/Paylah, Grab, or even ActiveSG. People just automatically download and use these apps because these apps improve their life!
In fact, I am surprised that authorities did not learn their lessons from the backlash and unhappiness of 'mandatory download' of SGSecure (2017), TraceTogether (2020), LifeSG (2022).
Furthermore, to put it crudely, a 'smart nation' does not need to be obsessed with tracking, digitalization and technology. In fact, a true smart nation should focus on improving processes, instead of digitalization for the sake of digitalization.
Listen, or give people the option to choose
I feel, authorities and business entities should always keep in mind that they exist to serve, and they should also give people/customers the option to choose.
I am someone who likes to keep track of my expenses, I do request for receipts. I prefer hardcopy bills, as the letter reminds me to make payment. I also do not want to use my credit card(s) for public transport purposes. This is because it will just create more ambiguous lines of transactions in my credit card bills and I need to spend more time verifying whether these transactions are indeed made by me or fraud. I am lazy to top-up my pre-paid cards frequently. Therefore, I have the habit of topping $80-$100 into my EZ-Link monthly, which is enough to cover my public transport expenses each month. Furthermore, I will usually charge my card in the beginning of the month, which is pretty aligned with my salary pay day. Hence, it is easy for me to monitor my personal monthly cash flow and expenses.
Bear in mind that there are people who still prefers simpler low-tech ways of doing things. Call me Old School by all means, but if a method is already efficient, there is no need to deliberately digitalized if there is no true improvement or benefit to users.
Is there any research, survey, engagement conducted before the design process and forced implementation?
Finally, does LTA and the SimplyGo Team conduct any survey, engagement or focus group discussions to understand from commuters what they like or dislike about EZ-Link, what are the pain points of EZ-Link, what are the existing features to be retained/removed/enhanced, what are the desired enhancement that commuters need/want, what new features users hope to see? Does LTA even walk the ground and understand what are the needs and wants of commuters? Furthermore, does LTA did comprehensive case study on overseas public transport card system? Besides being a huge PR disaster, this saga just shows there is a huge problem with the design process.
Will SimplyGo be improved like how EZ-Link was enhanced?
I recalled EZ-Link started as a rather buggy system in 2002 and early EZ-Link cards spoilt easily. I remembered I need to replace my EZ-Link card frequently, as the card will randomly failed and cannot be detected by the reader on buses and MRT stations. However, I recalled there was a nationwide replacement exercise, and the 2nd generation EZ-Link card (think it is formally known as CEPAS) resolved this bug. Nevertheless, EZ-Link card is still a lot more reliable than CashCard, as the chip on CashCard gets damaged easily and becomes unreadable. In fact, EZ-Link improved tremendously over the years, with more functions available. As a student, it is a very welcomed move that EZ-Link card eventually replaced CashCard as the preferred pre-paid card for DIY photocopy machines and printing services in schools and libraries. Not forgetting that the main function of CashCard is actually for drivers and motorists to pay for ERP and carpark charges via the In-Vehicle Unit (IU). As a driver, EZ-Link can also be used in IU for motoring purposes too. Therefore, EZ-Link card can be used for public transport, printing, vending machines and motoring. Furthermore, with the combined function of CashCard (for photocopy and printing), it means 1 less card to carry in the wallet.
As SimplyGo is designed without the end-user in mind, I highly doubt it can or will be improved drastically to meet the satisfaction of the average Singaporeans. I doubt! This "SimplyGo" saga is a PR disaster at best and poor design thinking process that is not end-user-centric at worst.
I hope I am not paying 1% additional GST or public transport fare hike for this stupidity; kinda absurd.
In response to the forced transition from EZ-Link to the "SimplyGo" system from 1 June 2024.
Labels: Breakfast Post, General Paper
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About Me
11 December 2023A 4th generation Singaporean born and raised in Tampines, Boon Ping is a multidisciplinary urban planner, designer and artist, who is passionate about maps and urban planning.
Boon Ping is an Urban Planner in Jurong Town Corporation (JTC). He develops masterplans and urban design guidelines for the redevelopment of Jurong and Tuas Industrial Estates, and the planning of MRT CRL3 stations. He also conducts research, analysis and draw structural plans for the proposed Sungei Tengah Industrial Estate.
Boon Ping received the Cheong Koon Hean Scholarship to study Master of Urban Planning (MUP) at National University of Singapore (NUS). Boon Ping’s research interests are in urban redevelopment; public housing; history and identity of places; sub-national boundaries; and relationship between urban planning and everyday life. He scored a distinction for his dissertation "Overlapping Boundaries: Assessing the impact of inconsistent sub-national boundaries on urban planning and identity of places in Singapore".
Before his sabbatical for full-time graduate studies, Boon Ping was as an Urban Planner in the Ministry of National Development (MND) Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC), Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and Singapore Land Authority (SLA). As an urban planner, Boon Ping was involved in the planning process of shaping the urban landscape of Singapore. He works closely with various government agencies on master planning proposals that includes Bidadari Estate, Punggol Northshore neighbourhood, Springleaf study area, former Bukit Timah Turf Club study area, Sungei Tampines ABC project, Seletar Airport new passenger terminal, MRT North East Line extension and assorted in-fill developments within the Northeast Region. He collaborates with the community and local stakeholders to improve local planning and development coordination within Tampines New Town for the "Reimagining Tampines” project. Boon Ping also participated in a three-day workshop with urban planners of Thimphu Thromde to brainstorm a structure plan, pedestrianization guidelines and a set of urban design guidelines for the rejuvenation of Norzin Lam, the main thoroughfare of Thimphu, Bhutan's capital city. In addition, Boon Ping was assigned to be in charge of several Geospatial projects, like the production of sample maps for agencies to show SLA’s land ownership overlay criteria and the aesthetic revamp of OneMap.
Boon Ping loves maps. His first encounter with maps was in Primary 3 when his father bought a new edition of "Singapore Street Directory". A casual flip got him curious over the cartography and through the process of exploring the book, Boon Ping fell in love with maps. From then onwards, Boon Ping started collecting maps, drawing futuristic maps of new towns and future MRT lines from his imagination. His passion in maps and geography triggered a keen interest in urban planning, drove him to score distinctions for relevant subjects in school and equipped him with strong navigation skills. Over the years, his knowledge, technical skills and interests in cartography and urban planning are further developed and provides valuable contributions to his work.
Besides MUP, Boon Ping also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Visual Communication from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) School of Art, Design & Media (ADM). Trained as a graphic designer, Boon Ping designed several publications and corporate collaterals that explores on memories and local socio-cultural topics. Majority of his artistic works utilized cartography to express memories and imagination.
Boon Ping was appointed as a Town Councillor of Tampines Town Council; he sits on the Sustainability & Projects Committee as Vice-Chairman. He aims to further enhance the living environment of Tampines through sustainable initiatives during his term. Boon Ping volunteers at PAP Tampines North Branch as an Editor for the weekly Meet-the-People Sessions. Boon Ping also volunteers at Barker Road Methodist Church (BRMC) as a Helper for the Alpha Programme.
Boon Ping is an INTJ. Boon Ping survived and recovered from a benign brain tumour in May 2020. Besides maps, Boon Ping has profound interests in music, landscape photography, leather crafting, dragonboat, weight training, hip hop dancing and running. He constantly aim and challenge himself to develop new skills. Boon Ping believes that he can achieve anything through hard work and the best is yet to be.
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Boon Ping (Wenbin)
文彬
フミアキラ
문빈
Birthday: 11.12.1985
Hometown: Tampines, Singapore
Blood: B+
Height: 174cm (5.7ft)
Weight: 70kg (154lbs)
Shoulder: 47" (119cm)
Chest: 40.5" (103cm)
Waist: 32" (81cm)
Hip: 32.5" (82.5cm)
Leg: 39" (99cm)
Feet: 27.5cm (Shoe Size: 28cm / UK9 / US10 / EU44)
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Personal Artistic WorkMay 2010 ~ Present
Boundless Petrol
Bedroom Cartographer
- travelgram journal "SG50stops" (December 2015)
- experimental geography atlas "M.a.p." (May 2011)
- experimental geography atlas "M.a.p. -2nd edition-" (work-in-progress)
- "M.a.p. -Go Discover-" blog, guidebooks & brochures for each town of Singapore (work-in-progress)
- "bingo Japan" Japan Guide blog (work-in-progress)
School
August 2019 ~ July 2021
National University of Singapore
School of Design & Environment
Department of Architecture
Master of Urban Planning
- Recipient of Cheong Koon Hean Scholarship
- Highest Semester Average Point: 4.50 / Cumulative Average Point: 4.20
July 2007 ~ July 2011
Nanyang Technological University
School of Art, Design & Media
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication (Honours)
- Highest Grade Point Average: 4.50 / Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.98
July 2009 ~ December 2009
National University of Singapore
School of Design & Environment
- Singapore Universities Student Exchange Programme (SUSEP)
January 2002 ~ December 2003
Tampines Junior College
- A Level: Art, Geography & Economics.
- AO Level: General Paper & AO Chinese.
- Grade: AAB/BB.
January 1998 ~ December 2001
Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)
- O Level: English, Chinese, Elementary Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, History & Principles of Accounts.
- L1R5: 9.
- 5 Distinctions.
January 1992 ~ December 1997
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
- PSLE Aggregate Score: 239.
January 1990 ~ December 1991
Tampines North Kindergarten
Work
December 2021 ~ Present
Jurong Town Corporation
Urban Planning & Architecture Division
Urban Planning & Design Department
Senior Planner
1. Urban Planner for Tuas Industrial Estate (past portfolio includes Benoi, Gul, Joo Koon, Kian Teck, Neythal, Pioneer & Tanjong Kling precincts):
- Develop regional-level structure plans & broad planning strategies (e.g. connectivity, accessibility, green & blue, reclamation) for the redevelopment of Jurong & Tuas Industrial Estates.
- Develop estate-level masterplans (e.g. new road network, parcellation) for Gul, Tuas, Tuas West Coast, Tuas Southern Coast, Tuas Gateway Park & Northern Tuas Basin precincts.
- Prepare site-specific urban design guidelines for new allocation, IGLS & redevelopment within Tuas.
- Evaluate proposed development, redevelopment, Additions & Alterations works, and infrastructure submissions within Tuas. Land owner consent will be granted if proposal complied with prevailing urban guidelines.
- Conduct site simulation based on company's requirements & site constraints to evaluate whether site is suitable for company’s proposed development.
- Conduct evidence-based research & geospatial analysis to analyze the industrial ecosystems within Tuas.
2. Conduct research & geospatial analysis for the planning of MRT Cross Island Line (CRL) stations within Jurong Industrial Estate; revise road network & draw site parcellation for comprehensive redevelopment of the precinct; create site simulation for the planning of mixed-use industrial Integrated Transport Development (ITH).
3. Conduct research, analysis and draw structural plans for the proposed Sungei Tengah Industrial Estate.
4. Editorial Team for the "55 Years of JTC Industrial Planning and Architecture Publication" project, a technical publication to commemorate JTC’s 55th Anniversary & document JTC's achievements in industrial urban planning, urban design & architecture.
5. Conduct research & urban design typology studies to improve Business Park typology.
6. Collaborate with government agencies for the Cities of Tomorrow R&D programme initiatives within industrial estates.
May 2021 ~ September 2021
Housing & Development Board
Research & Planning Group
Urban Design Studio 2
Urban Design Intern
- Case studies research on "Planning for health, well-being & dementia-friendly neighbourhood"; presented research finding to 127 architects, planners and researchers of Housing & Development Board's Research & Planning Group (RPG) during "RPG TIK TALKS" on 23 July 2021.
- Pre-Demolition documentation of Tanglin Halt neighbourhood.
- Draft preliminary proposal for the redevelopment of Tanglin Halt.
- Post-Implementation documentation on the urban planning of Bidadari Estate.
August 2019 ~ July 2021
National University of Singapore
School of Design & Environment
Department of Architecture
Graduate Scholar, Master of Urban Planning
- Recipient of Cheong Koon Hean Scholarship
- Specialized in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architectural History (Japanese House), Geographic Landscape, GIS & R.
- Dissertation: "Overlapping Boundaries: Assessing the impact of inconsistent sub-national boundaries on urban planning and identity of places in Singapore".
- Key Studio Projects: “Greater Southern Waterfront: Blue Urbanism”, “Atelier Alexandra”, “Working in the Park @ Kolam Ayer”.
- Key Analytical Projects: “Identifying potential Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) sites in Singapore”, “Impact of waterbodies on private property prices in Bedok”.
- Key Research Papers: “Seike Kiyoshi’s “My House”: Integration of interior and exterior to create practical space in a small house.”, “Can a city be planned and built scientifically?”, “Facilities and training ground of Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) at Brunei's Temburong District: Creation of a hybrid space to conquer the same defence objectives”.
July 2016 ~ July 2019
Ministry of National Development
Centre for Liveable Cities
Manager (Researcher for "Reimaging Tampines" Local Planning Pilot)
[November 2016 ~ July 2019]
- Researcher / Urban Planner in-charged of formulating the Active Mobility guidelines for the “Tampines Liveability Blueprint 2018 Addendum”. Reviewed existing infrastructure (e.g. covered walkways, footpaths, cycling paths, bike parkings, barrier-free access etc.) to identify desired paths and gaps. Brainstormed and conceptualized design solutions to address gaps and improve the last quarter mile connectivity.
- Conducted a series of ground observations to audit and documented on-site conditions of connectivity, green & blue and community amenities in Tampines New Town. Conducted a series of community workshops, walking conversations and pop-up engagements to gather feedback from the residents.
- Reviewed and provided professional inputs to development projects proposed by government agencies and Tampines Town Council (e.g. Sungei Tampines ABC Waters, Tampines Park Connector upgrading, Walk2Ride, Neighbourhood Renewal Programme Batches 6 to 10, Community Improvement Programme, Large-Scale Town-Wide proposals) to ensure better planning coordination and design aesthetics that optimized resources and meet the needs of Tampines residents.
- Involved in an inter-agency workgroup with MND, HDB, URA, NParks, LTA, PUB, PA and SLA to review existing policies and formulate new framework on local planning.
- Collaborated closely with Members of Parliament for Tampines GRC, Tampines Town Council, government agencies (MCCY, MOH, PMO, PA, URA, HDB, LTA, PUB, NParks, HPB, SPORT), service providers, grassroot leaders and the community.
- Designed and conducted several walking and cycling Learning Journeys to showcase CLC’s research and works completed in the “Tampines Liveability Blueprint”.
- Published the “Tampines Liveability Blueprint 2018 Addendum”, which was presented to Minister Heng Swee Keat and Prof Jan Gehl in July 2018.
Manager (Researcher for Urban Design studies)
[July 2016 ~ July 2019]
- Represented CLC in a 3-day workshop with Fellow Michael Koh, Prof Heng Chye Kiang, Prof Fung John Chye and the Urban Planners of Thimphu Thromde.
- Brainstormed and formulated the draft structure plan, pedestrianization guidelines and a set of urban design recommendations for the rejuvenation of Norzin Lam. Recommendations were accepted by the Thimphu Thromde and works were under construction.
- Wrote and published the “Pedestrianization of Norzin Lam” report, which was presented to the Thimphu Thromde, MFA and Temasek Foundation Connects in January 2018.
- Wrote the “Taking a stroll along Norzin Lam” article, which was published in CLC’s monthly newsletter “Better Cities”.
- Conducted in-depth research and documentation of developments with successful urban design features and best practices in Singapore Central Area.
- Drafted the “Singapore Urban Design Guidebook”, which introduced the 12 key urban design elements as fundamental urban planning and design principles. Process required extensive research, writing, designing the layout, sketching of plans and photographing of developments featured in the book.
- Designed the “Orchard Learning Journey”, which highlighted 10 developments with successful urban design innovations along Orchard Road.
Manager (Editor for CLC and WCS publications)
[September 2016 ~ June 2019]
- Managing Editor for CLC Annual Report 2018/2019.
- Lead Editor for “Reflections: World Cities Summit 2018” commemorative book.
- Editor for World Cities Summit 2018 Post-Show Reports.
- Editor for CLC Capability Development Programmes brochures.
- In-house design consultant for CLC’s publications: hiring of adjunct designers, evaluating of tenders and providing design advices to colleagues.
- Suggested corporate branding and logo refresh for World Cities Summit (in June 2019).
Manager (Japan / Taiwan Partnership)
[July 2017 ~ June 2019]
- Partnership Liaison Manager with Japan government agencies, think tank & corporations.
- Hosted delegations from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Policy Research Institute for Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (PRILIT), Urban Renaissance Agency (UR), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR), Fukuoka City, Kawasaki City, Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, Yokohama City, Japan Area Management Network Association, NEC Corporation, Nikkei and Mitsushita Institute of Government and Management.
- Published the “More than a Smart City: Kashiwa-no-ha is Healthy Efficient and Innovative” article, which was published in CLC’s monthly newsletter “Better Cities”.
- Emcee for CLC Lectures “A Short History of Global Cities” and “Place Management in Japan”.
- Partnership Liaison with Taiwan city leaders & think tank.
Manager (Programme Curator for World Cities Summit 2018)
[July 2017 ~ July 2018]
- Curated the programme for 8 thematic track sessions, Mayors Forum, WCS Plenary and 38 Co-Located Events.
- Drafted the WCS 2018 Programme Planning Paper, which outlined the theme and synopsis of the sessions. The process involved intensive research on urban issues and cities around the world to shortlist suitable mayors for case studies presentations.
- Invited and managed 9 moderators (e.g. Henk Ovink, Michael Berkowitz, Prof Marilyn Taylor etc.) and 50 speakers (e.g. Prof Jan Gehl, Ahmed Aboutaleb, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Dr Cheong Koon Hean, Dr Eric Chu, Marvin Rees, Soichiro Takashima, Dr Liu Thai Ker etc.) for the 8 thematic track sessions and WCS Plenary. This include preparation of Speaker/Moderator Guide and Session Admin Notes; facilitated discussions among the panel and hospitality management.
- 89% of participants rated the WCS 2018 thematic track sessions as ‘Very Satisfied’ or ‘Satisfied’.
- Worked closely with MFA, NEA, PUB and event organizer counterparts to invite 374 High-Level Ministers from the urban sector across all continents to attend WCS 2018.
- Hosted 144 urban sector Ministers from 56 countries/regions for WCS 2018 [30% growth from WCS 2016].
- Staffed MOS/ND for the WCS 2018 Exclusive Networking Event.
- Managed programme flow and on-site logistics during event.
Manager (Programme Manager for City EXCEL, EDGE and TFILUGP training programmes)
[July 2016 ~ June 2017]
- Curated and managed the programme for 19th, 20th, 23rd and 24th City EXCEL. These 4 runs scored an average rating of 4.4, which exceeded CSC’s benchmark of 4.2.
- Increased enrolment for City EXCEL by 203.6% [from 197 participants in 2016 to 401 participants in 2017].
- Coordinated programme logistics for 10th EDGE; in particular for the study trip to Tokyo, Yokohama and Seoul. 10th EDGE scored a rating of 4.72, which exceeded CSC’s benchmark of 4.2.
- Organized Learning Journeys and coordinated programme logistics for 5th TFILUGP. 5th TFILUGP scored a rating of 4.71, which was the best performing TFILUGP to date.
- Staffed ED/CLC by preparing presentation slides, drafting speeches and coordinating administrative logistics for the 8th ASEAN Connectivity Symposium 2017 and “The Role of a Project Leader – Strategic Project Planning” lectures.
May 2015 ~ June 2016
Urban Redevelopment Authority
Planner
- Participated in a multi-disciplinary design charrette to develop an urban design master plan for the Springleaf study area.
- Conducted extensive research and site analysis to examine the development history, architectural typology and heritage value of the buildings at the former Bukit Timah Turf Club and Jalan Tembusu study areas.
- Evaluated Development Applications for proposed Additions & Alterations works affecting conserved buildings within Blair Plain, Balestier and Upper Circular conservation areas. Planning Permission will be granted if the proposal complied with prevailing guidelines.
- Evaluated Development Applications and Place Management proposals concerning Heritage Structures located islandwide.
- Conducted TOP/CSC site inspection after completion of works to ensure development was built in accordance to approved plans.
- Processed “Change of Use” / “Continued Use” applications for properties within Blair Plain conservation area.
- Processed Signage applications for buildings within Blair Plain, Balestier and Upper Circular conservation areas.
- Assisted URA’s Enforcement Team with investigation and enforcement of unauthorized developments and uses within Blair Plain conservation area.
- Worked closely with URA’s Urban Design Department for the Upper Circular Conservation Area Street Block Plan review.
February 2012 ~ April 2015
Singapore Land Authority
Principal Executive, Planning
Principal Executive, Planning [April 2014 ~ April 2015]
Senior Executive, Planning [August 2012 ~ March 2014]
- Land Use Planner for Bishan, Hougang, Pasir Ris, Paya Lebar, Punggol, Seletar, Sengkang, Serangoon and Toa Payoh planning areas.
- Land Use Planner in-charge of coordinating Government Land Sales programmes.
- Evaluated and approved 600 land use planning proposals. The objective was to ensure the planning proposals maximize the development potential and value of the land. Examples include neighbourhood parcellation and land use zoning, public housing, land sales, parks, schools, public amenities, rail infrastructures, road works, drainage and utility lines etc.
- Processed 96% of cases within 14 working days, exceeding the target of 95%.
- Worked with SLA’s internal departments, government agencies, Members of Parliament, grassroot leaders, property owners and other stakeholders to resolve complex urban planning issues.
- Land Use Planner in-charge of producing sample maps to show SLA’s land ownership overlay criteria.
Principal Executive, Strategic Planning
Principal Executive, Strategic Planning [April 2014 ~ April 2015]
Senior Executive, Strategic Planning [February 2013 ~ March 2014]
- Opportunity to double-hat in Strategic Planning Department.
- SLA’s Secretariat in-charge of Ministry of Law (MinLaw) Monthly Minister Staff Meeting (MSM).
- Observed developing trends and issues in land use, real estate and geospatial sectors; proposed and coordinated agenda items from Directors of SLA for tabling to MinLaw MSM.
- Assisted MinLaw during the closed-door engagements with members of golf clubs on lease plans.
Senior GeoSpatial Executive
Senior GeoSpatial Executive [February 2012 ~ July 2012]
- Improved the aesthetic and user-friendliness of OneMap by reducing clutters; designed new infographics and recommended new colour palette for new map layers.
- Designed marketing collaterals (i.e. folder, thumbdrive and brochure) to proliferate the use of OneMap.
- Designed promotional collaterals for OneMap Challenge 2012 (brochure, Electronic Direct Mailer and stage) and Spatial Challenge 2012 (brochure and stage).
- Organized and managed the inaugural GeoArt Competition 2012, setting the rules, inviting judges, designing promotional posters and marketing GeoArt to institutions.
- Revamped the design of the SG-SPACE website.
Internship / Part-Time / Freelance
December 2011 ~ January 2012
Ambrosia Singapore
Graphic Designer (Temporary / Freelance)
- Designed the Christmas EDM for The Farrer Park Company.
- Designed the taxi advertisements for ICI Dulux.
- Created the Final Artworks for the collaterals of "Disney On Ice 2012", Bayer products, IFFS print advertisements and Mundi Pharma products.
September 2007 ~ November 2011
Freelance Designer
- Contributor for "Aid Japan Through Design" charity postcards.
- Designed the brochure for Pasir Ris Secondary School 25th Anniversary Concert "Seize the Moment".
- Wrote copywriting for Singapore Design Festival 2007: iamacreativeperson.com editorials.
July 2005 ~ November 2011
Freelance Talent / Model
- Model for The Straits Times article.
- Talent for CheapTickets Guerilla Marketing Campaigns (Commissioned by Yuan Associates).
May 2008 ~ January 2011
HMV Singapore (Orchard)
Asian department and Jazz / Classical department
Sales Associate (Part-Time)
- Specialize in C-pop, J-pop and K-pop.
- Provide customer service at shop floor and via phone enquiry.
- Cashiering.
- Review new releases with sales potential for promotion.
- Manage airplay.
- Compile weekly sales chart.
- Ordering and stock replenishment.
September 2005 ~ July 2007, June 2011 ~ July 2011
National Service Fulltime
DyS4
- SAF Class 2B Driving Permit.
- National Day Parade 2006 Show Management Gate I/C.
- Map I/C.
- Platoon I/C.
June 2004 ~ October 2004
Lingua Technologies
Project Assistant (Internship)
- Handle translation project by liaising with client & translator.
- Conduct basic quality analysis check of translated work.
- Work on simple design layout.
- Execute office administrative tasks.
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Go Discover: District Content
Singapore Districts (in "Go Discover" order)Tampines
Bedok
Pasir Ris
Hougang
Serangoon
Sengkang
Punggol
Marine Parade
Geylang
Kallang
Novena
Toa Payoh
Bishan
Ang Mo Kio
Yishun
Sembawang
Woodlands
Choa Chu Kang
Bukit Panjang
Bukit Batok
Jurong
Clementi
Queenstown
Bukit Merah
Bukit Timah
Singapore City
Changi
Singapore Districts (in alphabetical order)
Ang Mo Kio
Bedok
Bishan
Bukit Batok
Bukit Merah
Bukit Panjang
Bukit Timah
Changi
Choa Chu Kang
Clementi
Geylang
Hougang
Jurong
Kallang
Marine Parade
Novena
Pasir Ris
Punggol
Queenstown
Sembawang
Sengkang
Serangoon
Singapore City
Tampines
Toa Payoh
Woodlands
Yishun
Singapore Districts (in chronological order)
Singapore City
Kallang
Geylang
Novena
Bukit Timah
Bukit Merah
Queenstown
Toa Payoh
Jurong
Woodlands
Bedok
Marine Parade
Ang Mo Kio
Clementi
Yishun
Hougang
Tampines
Changi
Bukit Batok
Serangoon
Bishan
Bukit Panjang
Pasir Ris
Choa Chu Kang
Sengkang
Sembawang
Punggol
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Faith in Jesus
01 December 2023 Update on Benign Brain Tumour Operation (26 May 2020)my experience and journey with Jesus Christ
Baptism
Labels: Jesus
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Benign Brain Tumour
March 2020Seizure on 13 March 2020 & Diagnosed with benign brain tumour
April 2020
Going for surgery to remove the benign brain tumour on 26 May (Tue) at NUH
May 2020
Benign Brain Tumour Operation (26 May 2020)
Update on Benign Brain Tumour Operation (26 May 2020)
June 2020
survival monthsary
July 2020
Post-Ops Psychological Assessment on 27.7.20 (Tuesday)
August 2020
11weeks since my surgery & MUP Year 2 Semester 1 starts today
May 2021
1st 'reborn anniversary'.
Labels: Brain Tumour
Benign Brain Tumour © 文彬 2004~2023. All rights reserved.
文彬 Chapter 10: JTC days (2021 ~ 2023)
December 2022Baptism
文彬 Chapter 10: JTC days (2021 ~ 2023) © 文彬 2004~2023. All rights reserved.
文彬 Chapter 9: MUP days (2019 ~ 2021)
March 2020Seizure on 13 March 2020 & Diagnosed with benign brain tumour
April 2020
Going for surgery to remove the benign brain tumour on 26 May (Tue) at NUH
May 2020
Benign Brain Tumour Operation (26 May 2020)
Update on Benign Brain Tumour Operation (26 May 2020)
June 2020
survival monthsary
July 2020
Post-Ops Psychological Assessment on 27.7.20 (Tuesday)
August 2020
11weeks since my surgery & MUP Year 2 Semester 1 starts today
May 2021
1st 'reborn anniversary'.
June 2021
Unhappiness on NUS Virtual Commencement 2021
文彬 Chapter 9: MUP days (2019 ~ 2021) © 文彬 2004~2023. All rights reserved.
文彬 Chapter 8: MND days (2015 ~ 2019)
July 2019[Thank You CLC] Breakfast Post (Volume 8 Issue 2 | 1 July 2019, Monday)
文彬 Chapter 8: MND days (2015 ~ 2019) © 文彬 2004~2023. All rights reserved.
文彬 Chapter 6: ADM days (2007 ~ 2011)
April 2007NTU Pre-Admission Medical Examination
July 2007
Reflections °f DINOSAURS: NTU ADM Freshman Orientation Camp 2007
PossibiCity - PREVIEW NDP @ MARINA BAY 2007
Fracture Right 5th Metatarsal (July 2007 ~ September 2007)
Fracture Right 5th Metatarsal
Fracture Right 5th Metatarsal ~ Follow-up Report
September 2007
TRAFFIC JAM (street parties @ Connaught Drive)
Ryan's 21st Birthday Celebration
ADM Mooncake Festival Party 2007
Post-ORD Celebration with BMT buddies
A day @ Tanglin Village (Tian An's 22nd birthday)
December 2007
CHARLES GRILL
September 2008
THE TOUR OF MISIA DISCOTHEQUE ASIA @ Singapore Expo
(13 September 2008 @ Singapore Expo Hall 1)
November 2009
ADM Academic Year 2009/2010 Semester 1 End of Semester Show
November 2010
Interview by Channel News Asia (11.11.2010) (interviewed by CNA for winning Korean Embassy – KTO 2010 G20 Summit Essay Competition Second Prize)
January 2011
Super Show 3 Singapore
(29 January 2011 & 30 January 2011 @ Singapore Indoor Stadium)
March 2011
Unshaken Love
Donation to help 311 Tohoku Earthquake/Tsunami Survivors
May 2011
ADM Show 2011
"M.a.p." @ ADM Show 2011
July 2011
my graduation ~我毕业啦~ (Convocation 2011)
September 2011
Dream ~あなたの夢を応援します~
文彬 Chapter 6: ADM days (2007 ~ 2011) © 文彬 2004~2023. All rights reserved.
文彬 Chapter 5: army days (2005 ~ 2007)
April 2006From Stagmont to Brunei
May 2006
Memories of Brunei
June 2006
Conquering Mandai Hill
Aikawa Nanase Fort Canning Live 10.6.06
July 2006
Ride It #48931
August 2006
National Day Parade 2006
November 2006
Alert Red
December 2006
#11121985
Thierry Mugler Cologne Summer Flash Limited Edition
Ops Bacinet
Winter Solstice
BMT X'mas gathering (29.12.06)
"DEATH NOTE 2 the Last name"
January 2007
Camp Hopping & Homecoming
Postcards from Tekong
Fracture Left 3rd Metacarpal (February 2007 ~ July 2007)
Fracture Left 3rd Metacarpal (8.2.07)
Specialist review (15.2.07)
2nd Specialist review (14.3.07)
Occupational Therapy (22.3.07)
3rd Specialist review & 2nd Occupational Therapy (11.4.07)
3rd Occupational Therapy (19.4.07)
4th Occupational Therapy (27.4.07)
4th Specialist review & 5th Occupational Therapy (9.5.07)
6th Occupational Therapy (23.5.07)
7th Occupational Therapy (6.6.07)
8th Occupational Therapy (22.6.07)
9th Occupational Therapy & 5th Specialist review (4.7.07)
10th Occupational Therapy (20.7.07)
February 2007
Chinese New Year (CNY) 2007
March 2007
Article published in i-weekly (NO.490 22MAR2007)
Showing of "TMNT" in Singapore
April 2007
NTU Pre-Admission Medical Examination
Calbee Sour Cream Potato Chips
May 2007
Singapore City Gallery Free Public Talks & Free Guided Heritage Tour
BMT gathering (19.5.07)
July 2007
Final Physiotherapy Review @ Nee Soon Camp
BMT gathering (21.7.07)
文彬 Chapter 5: army days (2005 ~ 2007) © 文彬 2004~2023. All rights reserved.
文彬 Chapter 4: JC days (2002 ~ 2005)
Memories of TPJCMemories of TPJC -part 1-: COSMIC EVOLUTION
Memories of TPJC -part 2-: 02A10
Memories of TPJC -part 3-: from Art to PE
Memories of TPJC -part 4-: BATO
Memories of TPJC -part 5-: Aim & Achieve
TPJC Artworks
TPJC Artwork: Green Pepper (2002 monochrome version)
TPJC Artwork: Autumn Fall
TPJC Artwork: Far meadow
TPJC Artwork: Sketching ayu: A Sketch for ××
TPJC Artwork: Sketching ayu: A SKETCH
TPJC Artwork: Going Home
TPJC Project: evolution
December 2002
#11121985 (Usher for Fukuoka Girls Commercial High School visit)
December 2004
X'mas
X'mas Cards 2004
文彬 Chapter 4: JC days (2002 ~ 2005) © 文彬 2004~2023. All rights reserved.
文彬 Chapter 3: secondary school days (1998 ~ 2001)
February 1999Little Gray
April 2000
Live Your Dreams @ Pulau Ubin
June 2000
Secondary 3 Camp 2000
文彬 Chapter 3: secondary school days (1998 ~ 2001) © 文彬 2004~2023. All rights reserved.
文彬 Chapter 2: primary school days (1992 ~ 1997)
August 1994SINGAPORE STREET DIRECTORY
December 1995
#11121985
文彬 Chapter 2: primary school days (1992 ~ 1997) © 文彬 2004~2023. All rights reserved.
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