Media Release
15 March 2021: AHTC’s response to MND’s FY2019 TCMR
12 June 2020: AHTC Shops and market stalls to receive 25 per cent rebate on S&CC for June to August 2020
05 December 2019: AHTC’s response to MND’s FY2018 TCMR
30 November 2019: AHTC votes not to require recusal of Ms Sylvia Lim and Mr Low Thia Khiang from financial matters
04 November 2019: AHTC’s Response to LTA’s e-Scooter Ban on Footpaths
14 December 2018: MND’s FY2017 TCMR
15 February 2018: KPMG Engagement ends; All audit points resolved
16 January 2018: Progress on remediation measures; twenty-second KPMG monthly report on progress issued
16 December 2017: Progress on remediation measures; twenty-first KPMG monthly report on progress issued
20 November 2017: AHTC’s response to TCMR for FY2016
16 November 2017: Progress on remediation measures; twentieth KPMG monthly report on progress issued
16 October 2017: Progress on remediation measures; nineteenth KPMG monthly report on progress issued
16 September 2017: Progress on remediation measures; eighteenth KPMG monthly report on progress issued
15 August 2017: Progress on remediation measures; seventeenth KPMG monthly report on progress issued
15 July 2017: Progress on remediation measures; sixteenth KPMG monthly report on progress issued
15 June 2017: Progress on remediation measures; fifteenth KPMG monthly report on progress issued
15 May 2017: Progress on remediation measures; fourteenth KPMG monthly report on progress issued
15 April 2017: Progress on remediation measures; thirteenth KPMG monthly report on progress issued
12 April 2017: Response to MND’s Statement of 12 April 2017 on AHTC’s FY2015 Financial Statements
16 March 2017: Progress on remediation measures; twelfth KPMG monthly report on progress issued
09 March 2017: Response to MND’s Press Statement – Aljunied-Hougang Town Council’s FY2015 Financial Statements dated 9 Mar 2017
17 February 2017: AHTC Appoints Independent Panel to Review Findings of KPMG Past Payments Report dated 31 Oct 2016 and Safeguard AHTC’s Interests
15 February 2017: Progress on remediation measures; eleventh KPMG monthly report on progress issued
15 January 2017: Progress on remediation measures; tenth KPMG monthly report on progress issued
15 December 2016: Progress on remediation measures; ninth KPMG monthly report on progress issued
05 December 2016: AHTC Lift Upgrading and Replacement Plans – FY2016-2021
16 November 2016: Progress on remediation measures; eighth KPMG monthly report on progress issued
01 November 2016: No fictitious, fraudulent or duplicate payments found
01 November 2016: KPMG’s Past Payments Report received
28 October 2016: Court Imposes Non-Disclosure Obligation on PRPTC; AHTC to furnish documents by 4 Nov 2016
24 October 2016: Court of Appeal Mulls Over Practical Implementation of its Directions
22 October 2016: Response to MND’s Media Release – Town Councils’ Publication of Financial Statements dated 22 Oct 2016 (UPDATED)
15 October 2016: Progress on remediation measures; seventh KPMG monthly report on progress issued
09 October 2016: AHTC hands over to PRPTC accumulated surplus and higher sinking funds for Punggol East SMC
15 September 2016: Progress on remediation measures; sixth KPMG monthly report on progress issued
31 August 2016: Past Payments Review report deadline revised to cover additional procedures; “In-principle no objection” from HDB
18 August 2016: 100% KPMG Check on “Dummy Codes” complete, no duplicate or fictitious payments found; fifth KPMG monthly report on progress issued
23 July 2016: Response to Law Minister; Past Payments Review report out by 31 Aug 2016
20 July 2016: AHTC to act on KPMG recommendations on Internal Controls; fourth KPMG monthly report on progress issued
15 July 2016: KPMG Report for July 2016 to be submitted on 20 July 2016
08 July 2016: Court of Appeal Gives Further Directions on AHTC’s Accountant’s Work
15 June 2016: Past payments review commenced; third KPMG monthly report on progress issued
01 June 2016: Response to PRPGTC press release dated 30 May 2016
30 May 2016: MND TCMR Report – 30 May 2016
14 May 2016: AHTC implementing remediation plans; second KPMG monthly report on progress issued
18 Apr 2016: Comments by Punggol East SMC MP Charles Chong to The Straits Times on 15 April 2016
03 Mar 2016: AHTC to make remaining Sinking Fund transfer by 15 Apr 2016
01 Mar 2016: AHTC Appoints KPMG Team as Accountants
22 Jan 2016: AHTC to appoint Big Four accounting firm to carry out Court of Appeal judgment
20 Jan 2016: AHTC to appoint new Accountants to carry out CA judgment, gives update on Sinking Fund transfer
07 Jan 2016: AHTC welcomes Court of Appeal’s direction
01 Dec 2015: Town Council Management Report: FY2014
27 Nov 2015: Attorney-General vs AHPETC: Post CA Judgment statement
10 Oct 2015: Formation of Aljunied-Hougang Town; Appointment of New Chairman
08 Sep 2015: Punggol East SMC Merger Accounts
17 Aug 2015: AHPETC Able to Fulfil Sinking Fund Obligations with Grants
04 July 2015: Condolence Message on the Demise of Mr Danny Loh
02 July 2015: Response to MND’s Comments on AHPETC’s FY 2013-14 Audited Accounts
05 June 2015: MND Misrepresenting AHPETC’s Stand On $14 M Grants
14 May 2015: AHPETC Expects Grants to be Released Soon
09 February 2015: AHPETC Will Respond To AGO Report In Parliament
26 January 2015: AHPETC’s Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) arrears rate for households is 5.66% as at 30 September 2014
24 December 2014: NEA vs AHPETC: Post-sentence statement
12 December 2014: PAP Concedes Accountability and Transparency Accusation a Non-Starter
10 December 2014: AHPETC Remains Steadfast to Serve the Residents of the Town
28 November 2014: Response To Verdict In NEA v AHPETC Trial
22 November 2014: Response To Press Query 21 Nov 2014
7 March 2014: Updated Financial Year 2012 Town Council Management Report (TCMR)
19 February 2014: AHPETC WELCOMES AGO AUDIT FOR FY 12
14 February 2014: Request for MND’s Assistance and Audit of AHPETC
30 January 2014: Lunar New Year Flora and Community Fair at Hougang Central Hub
21 November 2013: Town Council Management Review Published 21 Nov 2013
10 June 2013: Minister’s Belated Statement Uncalled For
9 June 2013: NEA is Contradicting Itself
7 June 2013: AHPETC: NEA is Politically Motivated to Tarnish the Image of AHPETC
4 June 2013: All issues to be discussed on 6 June 2013
3 June 2013: AHPETC refutes NEA’s allegations
1 June 2013: NEA’S Advisory Confirms AHPE TC Position on Hawker Centre Cleaning
16 May 2013: Media Response to MND’S Comparison of MA Rates (NO. 3)
15 May 2013: Media Response to MND’S Comparison of MA Rates (NO. 2)
14 May 2013: AHPETC / WP’s Response to Comparisons on Managing Agent Rates
31 January 2013: Punggol East SMC – Preliminary Update on Handover of Town Council Functions
10 January 2013: MND review of TCs and AIM transaction welcome and should proceed
5 January 2013: AHTC committed to safeguarding residents’ interests despite challenges thrown at it
28 December 2012: A Lesson on the Need for Alternatives
14 December 2012: Statement on Town Council Management Review
4 October 2012: Statement on Neighbourbood Renewal Program (NRP) at Eunos Spring