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Our Clean & Green

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Chairman's MessageOur Town was the proud host of the Clean and Green Singapore 2017 Carnival on 4 November (pages 4 to 5). I am pleased that residents attended and gained useful knowledge such as upcycling tips and eco-friendly energy conservation methods from environmentalists there. Our actions today will benefit our tomorrow; starting now, let us all work to build a clean and green environment for future generations to inherit.

The transportation network in our Town has expanded, with the opening of Downtown Line 3 and launch of bus service 137 (pages 8 to 9). This improves connectivity and convenience for everyone. We have also completed various improvement works across the constituencies (page 10) to provide a better home for all residents.

We continue to showcase cultural festivals and rites for various ethnic groups in Singapore (pages 14 to 16). Read on to discover the deeper significance behind these customs, and appreciate the universal values across different cultures in Singapore.

Lastly, I would like to wish all residents Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As we celebrate, let us remind one another to stay alert and ensure that our neighbourhood remains clean and safe.

Dr Lily NeoChairman

Perutusan PengerusiBandar kita mengacarakan pesta bersih dan hijau Singapura 2017 pada 4 November (halaman 4 hingga 5). Saya gembira melihat penduduk yang hadir dapat pengetahuan yang berguna seperti tip-tip kitaran dan kaedah pemuliharaan tenaga daripada ahli-ahli alam sekitar. Tindakan kita kini akan memberi manfaat kepada masa hadapan kita. Mulai sekarang, marilah kita semua berusaha untuk membina persekitaran yang bersih dan hijau buat generasi masa hadapan untuk mewarisi.

Rangkaian pengangkutan di bandar kita telah berkembang dengan pembukaan Laluan Downtown 3 dan pelancaran perkhidmatan bas 137 (halaman 8 hingga 9). Ini meningkatkan kesalinghubungan dan kemudahan untuk semua. Kita juga telah menyelesaikan pelbagai kerja perbaikan di seluruh daerah pemilihan (halaman 10) untuk menyediakan suasana yang lebih baik untuk semua penduduk.

Kita telah terus mempamerkan perayaan dan upacara kebudayaan untuk pelbagai kumpulan etnik Singapura (halaman 14 hingga 16). Terus membaca untuk tahu lebih mendalam tentang makna di belakang adat-istiadat ini, dan untuk menghargai nilai sejagat yang lazim merentasi budaya yang berbeza di Singapura.

Akhirnya, saya ingin mengucapkan Selamat Hari Natal dan Selamat Tahun Baru kepada semua penduduk. Semasa perayaan, marilah kita saling mengingatkan supaya sentiasa berjaga-jaga dan pastikan kejiranan kita tetap bersih dan selamat.

Dr Lily NeoPengerusi

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Kolam ayer 哥南亚逸Assoc Prof Yaacob Ibrahim雅国副教授Minister for Communications and InformationMinister-in-charge of Muslim AffairsMinister-in-charge of Cyber SecurityMP for Jalan Besar GRC (Kolam Ayer)

Every Monday, 8pm Block 64 Kallang Bahru #01-373 Singapore 330064Last Wednesday of the month, 8pm Block 52 Sims Place #01-138 Singapore 380052

No MPS on public holidays

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Mr Heng Chee How王志豪先生Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister’s OfficeMP for Jalan Besar GRC (Whampoa)

Every Monday, 8pm Block 85 Whampoa Drive #01-248 Singapore 320085

No MPS on public holidays

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Ms Denise Phua Lay Peng潘丽萍女士Mayor of Central Singapore DistrictMP for Jalan Besar GRC (Kampong Glam)Vice Chairman of Jalan Besar Town Council

Every Wednesday, 8pm Block 462 Crawford Lane #03-33 Singapore 190462Residents from Kent Ville are welcome to visit the above MPS or consult the MP on duty at the PAP Branch at Blk 52 Kent Road on Mondays, 8pm.

No MPS on public holidays and eve of public holidays

KreTa ayer-KIm SeNG牛车水-金声Dr Lily Neo梁莉莉医生MP for Jalan Besar GRC (Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng)Chairman of Jalan Besar Town Council

Every Monday, 8pm Block 4 Sago Lane #03-115 Singapore 050004

No MPS on public holidays

PoToNG PaSIr 波东巴西Mr Sitoh Yih Pin司徒宇斌先生MP for Potong Pasir SMCVice Chairman of Jalan Besar Town Council

Every Friday, 8pm (except last Friday of the month)Block 143 Potong Pasir Avenue 2 #01-24 Singapore 350143Last Friday of the month, 8pm Block 214 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh void deck Singapore 310214

No MPS on public holidays

主席致词我们的市镇很荣幸在11月4日主办2017年的“清洁与绿化新加坡”嘉年华（第4至5页）。我很高兴居民们出席嘉年华并从环保主义者吸取有用的知识，如升级改造贴士与节能环保的方法。我们今天的行动将造福未来；此时此刻，让我们共同建设清洁绿幽的环境，留给后代继承。

随着滨海市区线第三阶段通车与新巴士路线137号投入服务，我们市镇交通网络已进一步拓展（第8至9页）。这些发展大幅度地提高连接性，使居民生活更方便。我们也完成各区的许多基础改善工程 （第10页），塑造更好的居住环境给所有的居民。

我们会继续介绍新加坡各族群的佳节与文化习俗（第14至16页）。阅读后，您会了解这些传统习俗的蕴意，并且领悟所有文化的共同点。

最后，我要祝所有居民圣诞节与新年快乐。在欢庆节日时，请互相提醒，时时保持警惕，确保邻里的卫生和安全。

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Taking Ownership for a Cleaner Singapore

Riverside Tree Planting Amid Xinyao Songs

打造清洁家园，人人有责

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Cleanliness has to start from within ourselves, residents at the Clean and Green Carnival 2017 learnt on 4 November. Held at an open field next to Boon Keng MRT station, Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam noted that while Singapore has become a garden city, we are still reliant on others to clean up after us.

DPM Tharman said: “The only way to solve the problem is habits – habits have to change, and being mindful of our neighbours, being mindful of our fellow citizens, and being public spirited, is what Singapore has to be all about.”

Environment

Nostalgic music that harked back to Xinyao (Singapore Chinese folk songs) of yesteryears pervaded Kallang Trivista on the Sunday morning of 26 November. Residents from Jalan Besar GRC and Potong Pasir SMC gathered for breakfast, followed by tree planting alongside the scenic Kallang River.

Assoc Prof Yaacob Ibrahim, Mr Heng Chee How, Ms Denise Phua and Mr Sitoh Yih Pin planted four tembusu tikus, together with residents. With the potential of growing up to a height of 37m, these trees will provide shade for future generations at Kallang Trivista.

Resident Aw Yeong, 79, supported tree planting. He said: “There is a host of benefits from planting more trees. Trees cool the air, beautify our living environment and prevent soil erosion.”

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The carnival was kick-started with DPM Tharman planting a cratoxylum cochinchinense, a native tree that can grow up to 30m in height. This was followed by the Clean and Green Singapore Awards 2017 presentation ceremony. Central Singapore District, which Jalan Besar GRC and Potong Pasor SMC are a part of, clinched the Best Community Commitment award, in recognition of its outreach efforts to attain cleanliness outcomes.

Mayor of Central Singapore District, Ms Denise Phua, said that the carnival was a labour of love showcasing the eco journeys of many, towards a cleaner, greener and more sustainable Singapore.

Besides picking up recycling and upcycling tips, participants also got a glimpse of our vibrant green economy. Another highlight was the upcycling flea market, where residents could purchase pre-loved items. Assoc Prof Yaacob Ibrahim, Mr Heng Chee How, Dr Lily Neo and Mr Sitoh Yih Pin also graced the event. Other Ministers and Mayors were present as well.

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Can You Recycle That?哪些物品可以再循环？

Many people would love to do their part for the environment but are unsure of what can or cannot be recycled. Here's a handy guide.

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• Books• Brochures• Calendars• Cardboard box

packaging• Carton boxes• Drink cartons (e.g.

milk, juice, drink packet)

• Egg trays• Envelopes• Flyers• Gift wrapping

paper• Greeting cards• Magazines

• Name cards• Newspapers• Paper bags• Paper packaging

(e.g. printed paper box)

• Paper receipts• Paper towel tubes

and toilet roll tubes

• Printed paper• Red packets• Telephone

directories• Tissue boxes• Writing paper

• Used disposable paper cups and plates• Paper towels• Waxed paper for wrapping food• Paper contaminated with food• Tissue paper• Toilet paper

Yes • Beverage bottles (e.g.

carbonated drink, beer, wine)• Cosmetic bottles• Glass cups and plates• Jam and spread bottles• Medicine and supplement

bottles• Sauce and condiment bottles

• Beverage bottles• Bread packaging wrapper• CDs and CD casings• Clothes hangers• Detergent bottles• Magazine wrappers• Plastic bags• Plastic bottles/containers (e.g.

shampoo, body wash, detergent)• Trays and Food containers (non-

polystyrene)

Old clothes in good and wearable condition (recommend donating to charities for reuse); electrical and electronic items (recommend recycling through the voluntary e-waste recycling programmes)

• Aerosol cans• Aluminium trays and foil• Biscuit• Milk and food tins• Bottle caps• Drink cans• Food cans• Paint cans

NO • Ceramics• Light bulbs (use lamp

recycling bins instead)• Mirrors• Window glass

• Blister pack• All disposable cutlery contaminated

with food waste• Disposable food containers made of

styrofoam or biodegradable plastics• Cassettes and video tapes• Straws and plastic film packaging

contaminated with food waste

Diapers and sanitary pads, food waste, furniture (donate them if they are in good condition), household batteries, leftover medicine, pens (drop them in the ‘Save That Pen’ recycling bins instead) and pencils, plants and horticultural waste, shoes, soft toys, spectacles, wood items including disposable chopsticks

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For a start, you can set up a recycling corner at home, which can be a recycling bin or bag. When it is full, simply deposit the contents into the blue recycling bin provided for in every block. As a general rule, containers should be emptied and rinsed to remove contaminants such as food waste.

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Jalan Besar Town Council was awarded the Water Efficiency Award by PUB on 21 November. We are conscientious about saving water. Some of our efforts include:

Ensuring all water points are locked

Instructing our conservancy contractors not to waste water during block and market washings

Reminding our staff to save water in the office

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Bagging the Water Efficiency Award荣获节水效率奖

5 Great Tips to Save Every Drop of Water

五大省水贴士

use a water-efficient washing machine use a filled sink

Take shorter showers use reduced flushuse a mug

Instead of washing vegetables and dishes under a running tap, use a filled sink.

Keep showers under 5 minutes and turn off the tap when soaping.

For liquid waste, use reduced flush instead of full flushes.

*Based on using 2 reduced flushes instead of 2 full flushes

When you brush your teeth, use a mug to rinse your mouth instead of under a running tap.

Use a washing machine with the 4-tick label under the Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MWELS), and wash clothes at full load.

Source: PUB

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Easier Access to Jalan Besar Town Council Office

更容易到达惹兰勿刹市镇会

People

Walking the talk, Chairman of Jalan Besar Town Council Dr Lily Neo personally led 100 of her Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng residents to the Jalan Besar Town Council office via the new Downtown Line 3 on 15 October. With the launch, Geylang Bahru MRT Station is just five stops away from Chinatown MRT Station. Another three minutes walk from Geylang Bahru Station will bring residents to the Town Council office.

After familiarising themselves with the route, residents were given a mini tour around the office. They were also updated on upcoming upgrading works and the various services offered by the Town Council. The tour ended on a high note with the visitors being treated to lunch.

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Opening of New Dog Run Park

Launch of New Bus Service 137

新的遛狗场开幕

新巴士路线137号投入服务

People

Embracing an active lifestyle for dog owners is possible with the opening of the dog run park at the field in front of Block 102 Potong Pasir Avenue 1, on 17 November. Open daily, residents can relax and run with their pets, or even play fetch within a fenced up natural environment. Taps are also available to clean their dogs before dog owners head home.

MP for Potong Pasir, Mr Sitoh Yih Pin, officiated the launch with a cake cutting ceremony, followed by games. He said:

Kolam Ayer residents now enjoy better accessibility as the new feeder bus service 137 swung into action on 21 October. Their MP, Minister for Communications and Information Assoc Prof Yaacob Ibrahim, officiated the launch at Sims Place Bus Terminal.

The new bus service plies between Sims Drive and Upper East Coast, and improves connectivity to the new Downtown Line 3 stations: Ubi and Bedok North MRT stations, on top of Aljunied, Bedok, MacPherson and Paya Lebar MRT stations.

Operating between 6am and 11.30pm daily, bus service 137 serves residents commuting to Kaki Bukit Industrial Estate, Bedok Mall, Heartbeat@Bedok and Paya Lebar Square.

Resident Ms Lee Siew Fung, 41, welcomed the increased convenience. She said: “Now there is another transport option other than taking MRT.”

“Enjoy the facilities. If you have any feedback on improving the park, do let us know.”

It was a memorable evening with like-minded residents sharing the joy of keeping dogs as pets. Said one resident, Kelvin, 46, who has a five-year-old toy poodle: “We are glad to have a park for dogs to roam about. Dogs need to walk every day, otherwise they will feel cooped up.”

A Potong Pasir SMC Initiative

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Rejuvenating Makeovers改善设施，为组屋重新注入活力

Repairs and repainting to Block 1 Maude Road, Block 2 Kitchener Road, Block 7 King George’s Avenue, Blocks 8 and 811 French Road, Block 10 North Bridge Road and Blocks 18 and 19 Jalan Sultan.

Addition of canopy to existing link bridge at Block 74/75 Whampoa Drive.

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Proper Parking of Shared Bikes

So Convenient and Secure

正确停放共享脚踏车

既方便又安全

Indiscriminate parking of shared bikes is unsightly and poses inconvenience and safety risks. The correct way is to park these bikes neatly in the yellow boxes as shown below.

A few touches on your mobile phone, and within seconds, you complete your payment of service and conservancy charges (S&CC) at both Jalan Besar Town Council offices. All this is made possible with the installation of a new contactless device on 5 October.

Residents can pay for their S&CC using Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Android Pay app on their mobile phones. In addition, they can also tap their credit cards on the credit card terminal to complete the transaction.

In line with our nation’s vision to be a Smart Nation, the Town Council constantly explores the use of technology to provide a hassle-free, fast and secure user experience for its residents.

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Block 12 Upper Boon Keng Road

Block 135 Potong Pasir Avenue 3

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Back-to-Basics Food in a Quaint Café

让食物回归本味的古雅咖啡馆

The moment you step into AEIOU café, you know the personality of the owner, Dennis Lau – an environmentalist with a quirky sense of style. The upcycled furniture he displays in his café are eclectic. Salvaged ship windows and door frames made into dining tables, in the yellowish hue from old kettles-turned-lamps, conjure a rustic feel.

Dennis explained: “Living a rustic lifestyle makes you feel like you belong to the earth. It brings feelings of happiness, self-acceptance and respect for the natural world. When you live in harmony with the earth, you grow in great reverence and admiration for its life-giving elements.”

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Quiz

To win, simply answer the three questions on the left. Five lucky winners will be chosen randomly from all-correct entries received.

Only open to residents of Jalan Besar Town Council. Each household may only win one prize.

Fill out the contest form and mail it to:

Back in 2015, Dennis discovered the café’s predecessor, an antique shop along King George’s Avenue. He immediately took a liking to the area, replete with brick-and-mortar hardware stores and cool hipster cafes.

The back-to-basics approach applies to his food as well. Dennis minimises the quantity of processed food. One of the café’s signature dishes is its French Roast Chicken. Tender and succulent, every bite suffuses with the aroma of garlic, thyme and rosemary. A healthy dose of sweet potatoes completes the fibre intake for the day! Another must-have is the Avocado Coffee. The Espresso blends wonderfully well with the avocado, giving a sweet creamy aftertaste.

Q1) the clean and Green carnival 2017 was held recently at the open field next to Boon Keng Mrt station.

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Q2) rental bikes should not be parked in the yellow boxes drawn in Jalan Besar Grc and Potong Pasir sMc.

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Q3) a dog run park was recently opened at the open field in front of Block 102 Potong Pasir avenue 1 on 17 November 2017.

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Nostalgic Bakes with a Modern Spin

散发新意的传统糕点

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The past seems to merge effortlessly with the present in Butter Studio, as evidenced in handcrafted halal bakes that stay true to tradition with a modern spin. The owner, Shannon Lua, explained: “I learnt to bake from heritage recipes passed down from generations to generations. At times, the bakes are given a modern spin for a surprise element. We need to redefine tradition, such as adding salted caramel, to suit the taste buds of the younger generation.”

With an innovative team behind her, Shannon is always pushing boundaries to bring about wonderful experiences. “We believe in helping residents celebrate special moments in their lives – marriage, having a first-born, or even getting a new car or house. In fact, some patrons bought cakes from me when they were single, up to their wedding and baby showers!” Her efforts paid off handsomely, clinching the Promising SME 500 Award (Top Business Luminary) in 2013.

Youths and working adults like the cosy and quirky ambience of Butter Studio, located at 147 Jalan Besar. Shannon also holds bakery workshops and corporate functions here. Her Salted Gula Melaka is a must-try. A pandan cake topped with Gula Melaka (palm sugar), its rich taste is kind of invigorating. The hot Nutella drink is sure to perk you up!

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MEDISAVE CLAIMABLE SURGICAL PROCEDURES保健储蓄手术支付程序

We are a chas / pg / medisave accredited clinic我们是保健援助 / 建国一代 / 保健储蓄认证的诊所

TREATMENT AFTER MEDISAVE CLAIMS

WISDOM TOOTH SURGERY $0$1250 onward 起

治疗 保健储蓄支付

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智慧牙手术

牙齿手术

DENTAL IMPLANT

SURGICAL REMOVAL OF TEETH

TREATMENT AFTER CHAS-PG SUBSIDY

consultation 检查

x-rays 照X光片

TEETH CLEANING 洗牙

fillings 补牙

extraction 拔牙

$0治疗 津贴过后

*Within annual limits*年度限额以内

*Prices may vary at other branches

Clementi CentralBlk 446 Clementi Avenue 3, #01-187, Singapore 120446(Near Clementi MRT Station)

6777 1712

Blk 14 Beach Road,#01-4661 Singapore 190014(Beside Golden Mile Food Centre)

Yew Tee Square #02-228, Blk 624 Choa Chu KangStreet 62 Singapore 680624(In front of Yew Tee MRT Station)

Yew Tee6765 5759

Blk 727 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6, #01-4270 Singapore 560727(5 mins walk from AMK MRT station)

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Perkara Perkahwinan MelayuRamai orang percaya bahawa perkahwinan adalah sesuatu yang amat penting dalam hidup mereka. Pada masyarakat Melayu, majlis perkahwinan dianggap sebagai urusan keluarga. Teruskan membaca untuk ketahui lebih tentang istilah-istilah yang dikaitkan dengan adat perkahwinan masyarakat Melayu.

Majlis bersanding sering diadakan di kolong blok kerana ia merupakan tempat tinggal pengantin baru dan keluarga mereka. Penduduk yang ingin menggunakan kolong blok untuk majlis perkahwinan atau sambutan yang lain boleh hubungi Majlis Bandaran untuk maklumat lanjut.

akad Nikah – solemnisation held on the eve of the wedding. During the ceremony, verses from the Quran are cited, followed by a sermon on marriage in Islam.

Kadhi – the person who conducts the solemnisation

Mahr – a gift from the bridegroom to the bride after the solemnisation.

Mahr – Hadiah dari pengantin lelaki kepada pengantin perempuan selepas majlis nikah.

Wali – the bride’s father, or the next male in the family who marries the bride to the bridegroom.

tunang – engagement where the bridegroom’s family visited the bride’s house to prepare for the wedding. The bridegroom does not follow.

tunang – Majlis tunang di mana keluarga pengantin lelaki akan melawat rumah pengantin perempuan untuk bersiap-siap untuk majlis perkahwinan. Pengantin lelaki tidak akan hadir pada lawatan ini.

akad Nikah – Majlis yang diadakan pada malam perkahwinan. Ayat-ayat al-Quran akan dibaca, diikuti oleh khutbah mengenai perkahwinan pada umat Islam.

Wali – Bapa pengantin perempuan atau saudara lelaki yang seterusnya, yang menikahkan pengantin perempuan kepada pengantin lelaki.

saksi – Mereka mengesahkan pernikahan tersebut.

Berinai –Pemakaian inai sebelum majlis perkahwinan. Tangan dan kaki pengantin perempuan dihias dengan motif yang menandakan statusnya sebagai pengantin baru.

Duit Hantaran – Hadiah wang yang diberi oleh pengantin lelaki kepada pengantin perempuan sebelum majlis nikah.

Bunga telur – Buah tangan yang diberi kepada setiap tetamu.

Pulut Pahar – Ia diperbuat oleh telur rebus dan merupakan kesuburan. Ia dipercaya bahawa sesiapa yang makan pulut pahar akan bernasib baik apabila mencari pasangan mereka.

Bersanding – Majlis perkahwinan di mana kedua-dua pengantin akan duduk di atas pelamin.

Kadhi – Orang yang menjalankan majlis akad nikah.

sirih Dara – Susunan bunga yang melambangkan kesucian pengantin perempuan. Ia akan disimpan oleh lelaki dan perempuan tunggal supaya meningkatkan peluang mencari jodoh.

tepong tawar – Upacara memberi berkat untuk melindungi pasangan baru dari keburukan.

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春节大扫除的由来在华人传统习俗里，大扫除象征把过去一年的晦气和污染清除干净，达到万物更新，展开新年新气象的格局。在2017年进入倒数的同时，让我们深入了解这古老习俗的点点滴滴。

典故相传大扫除源于尧舜时代，从人民驱除病疫的一种宗教仪式，逐渐演变成岁末为家居大扫除。

期限每年农历年底进行，可延伸至除夕。

注意事项一 注意事项二 注意事项三

房子角落务必打扫干净，尤其是蜘蛛网。根据民间传说，蜘蛛网挂着居住者有冒犯玉皇大帝的罪行，所以得清除。

冰箱与米缸跟我们的衣食息息相关。如果希望来年三餐温饱，衣食无忧，就必须装满它们。

春节期间不宜进行装修，钻墙或动土。根据传统民俗信仰，每年的凶煞位都不同。在不了解的情况下，勿胡乱动土。

注意事项四

摆放春花有不同的寓意。在大门旁摆放桃花或梅花，代表报春迎春。买年桔的话，要选长得枝繁叶茂、硕果累累的年桔树。选择摆放银柳的居民，则喜欢它那银光闪闪的叶芽，象征财源广进。

注意事项五

避免买造型怪异的家具。中华文化崇尚方圆。在风水学的角度，造型怪异的家具，容易影响居住者与家人和邻居发生口角。

如果您清除大型物件，请拨电向市镇理事会寻求帮助。

祝您新年快乐，万事如意！