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NEIGHBOURS (Importance of getting to know your neighbours (Harmonious and…
NEIGHBOURS
Importance of getting to know your neighbours
Provide advice or help in times of difficulties
Harmonious and peaceful environment
far more peaceful to live among neighbors that like and respect each other, especially when they’re living in close proximity.
Expand social circle
Inter-dependence for a quality life in the neighbourhood
Close density living
So there is a need for tolerance
Examples when neighbours can help
Exercising vigilance to deter crimes in the neighbourhood
Celebrate funerals together/ idea of sharing and learning about one another’s cultures
When travelling on holiday, neighbours can help with looking after pets/plants
What has the government done to promote neighbourliness and community spirit?
Public spaces to promote interaction among neighbours
Pavilions, gardens, Parks, CC, Elderly corners at Void Decks
Recognition for being the best neighbour in Singapore (National Award)
Set up panels to resolve disputes between neighbours
Community events
Durian feasts, celebrations of festivals, carnivals
Spread awareness of the need to cooperate as neighbours
Malay weddings at the Void Decks
Encourage online communities
Are neighbours more important than friends and relatives?
Blood is thicker than water
Emotional bonds with neighbours may not be strong
We go to relatives or friends to help with bigger problems
Some of our neighbours become our friends
Community events
Chinese New Year celebrations for the elderly at Community Centres or multi purpose halls
Weddings
Fund raisers with residents
Problems caused by neighbours
Noise
There are currently about 70,000 complaints made each year to various government agencies about noise.
Consequences
Research overseas has found that a constant noise level of more than 80 decibels has been associated with increased risk of permanent hearing loss, 65 decibels with hypertension and heart disease, 55 decibels with significantly disrupted sleep and 40 decibels with reduced concentration.
Family fights
Quarrelings amongst family members are a common sight. It can involve lots of shoutings, banging of doors, throwing of stuffs around. It usually occurs on a random basis and can happen in the middle of the night and awaken you.
Family with dog
Your neighbour keeps a dog and it barks continuously. Your neighbour does not attend to the dog and keep it from barking.
Nightmare family
Your neighbours like to talk loudly, turn up the bass-heavy stereo system and TV, perform DIY home fixing and repairs, stamp the floor, host parties/gatherings, play mahjong throughout the night, play musical instruments and more.
Harassment
Vandalism
Solving disputes
SPEAK TO YOUR MP
MPs or community leaders may also be able to get help from the relevant agencies in a quicker manner, such as in the Toa Payoh case. After a resident flagged her predicament to her MP during a block visit, repairs were made.
NEUTRAL PARTY TO MEDIATE
The Community Mediation Centre (CMC), set up 20 years ago, provides mediation service for those with social, relational or community disputes.
LEGAL RECOURSE
Going to the courts is considered a last resort by many because it can be a long and expensive process. Still, it can be an option for those with long-standing and recurring disputes.
TALK TO THE PROBLEM-MAKERS
Credits
https://www.noisyneighboursingapore.com/
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/problematic-neighbours-here-are-four-things-you-can-do-when-the-9858532