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My Weight Statistics (2025-07-28) Weight Monthly Weight Measurement on the 28th of Each Month Since 28 May 2007

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My 18-year Weight Management Records from 2007-05-28 to 2025-07-28 (by Calorie Restriction, i.e. Dietary Energy Restriction):

Note: According to the Singapore Health Promotion Board, a Healthy BMI is greater than18.5 and less than 23.0. A BMI less than 18.5 would mean that the individual is at risk of nutrition deficiency diseases and osteoporosis.

A BMI equal or greater than 23.0 would mean that the individual is at risk of obesity-related diseases. (Ref: DD-Md2022J28)

As of 2025-07-28,

Note: ### indicates BMI = 23 or > 23

Total number of Monthly Weight monitored was 218 (100%)

The no. of times my healthy BMI between 18.5 and 22.9 was 213 (97.706%)

The no. of times my unhealthy BMI equal or more than 23.000 was 5 (2.294%)

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2007

2007-05-28 morning, my weight = 65.0 kg, BMI = 23.588###

2007-06-28 morning, my weight = 61.0 kg, BMI = 22.136

2007-07-28 morning, my weight = 59.0 kg, BMI = 21.410

2007-08-28 morning, my weight = 58.7 kg, BMI = 21.302

2007-09-28 morning, my weight = 57.5 kg, BMI = 20.866

2007-10-28 morning, my weight = 57.5 kg, BMI = 20.866

2007-11-28 morning, my weight = 56.2 kg, BMI = 20.394

2007-12-28 morning, my weight = 55.5 kg, BMI = 20.140

2008

2008-01-28 morning, my weight = 54.8 kg, BMI = 19.886

2008-02-28 morning, my weight = 54.8 kg, BMI = 19.886

2008-03-28 morning, my weight = 54.5 kg, BMI = 19.777

2008-04-28 morning, my weight = 54.4 kg, BMI = 19.741

2008-05-28 morning, my weight = 54.1 kg, BMI = 19.632

2008-06-28 morning, my weight = 54.6 kg, BMI = 19.814

2008-07-28 morning, my weight = 54.5 kg, BMI = 19.777

2008-08-28 morning, my weight = 54.3 kg, BMI = 19.705

2008-09-28 morning, my weight = 54.9 kg, BMI = 19.923

2008-10-28 morning, my weight = 55.3 kg, BMI = 20.068

2008-11-28 morning, my weight = 54.5 kg, BMI = 19.777

2008-12-28 morning, my weight = 55.6 kg, BMI = 20.177

2009

2009-01-28 morning, my weight = 54.8 kg, BMI = 19.886

2009-02-28 morning, my weight = 55.9 kg, BMI = 20.285

2009-03-28 morning, my weight = 54.8 kg, BMI = 19.886

2009-04-28 morning, my weight = 55.3 kg, BMI = 20.068

2009-05-28 morning, my weight = 55.4 kg, BMI = 20.104.

2009-06-28 morning, my weight = 55.2 kg, BMI = 20.031

2009-07-28 morning, my weight = 55.1 kg, BMI = 19.995

2009-08-28 morning, my weight = 55.2 kg, BMI = 20.031

2009-09-28 morning, my weight = 56.3 kg, BMI = 20.431

2009-10-28 morning, my weight = 55.8 kg, BMI = 20.249

2009-11-28 morning, my weight = 56.2 kg, BMI = 20.394

2009-12-28 morning, my weight = 56.1 kg, BMI = 20.358

2010

2010-01-28 morning, my weight = 55.6 kg, BMI = 20.177

2010-02-28 morning, my weight = 56.5 kg, BMI = 20.503

2010-03-28 morning, my weight = 56.4 kg, BMI = 20.467

2010-04-28 morning, my weight = 55.7 kg, BMI = 20.213

2010-05-28 morning, my weight = 55.1 kg, BMI = 19.995

2010-06-28 morning, my weight = 56.4 kg, BMI = 20.467

2010-07-28 morning, my weight = 55.5 kg, BMI = 20.140

2010-08-28 morning, my weight = 55.8 kg, BMI = 20.249

2010-09-28 morning, my weight = 55.8 kg, BMI = 20.249

2010-10-28 morning, my weight = 55.4 kg, BMI = 20.104

2010-11-28 morning, my weight = 55.6 kg, BMI = 20.177

2010-12-28 morning, my weight = 55.5 kg, BMI = 20.140

2011

2011-01-28 morning, my weight = 55.4 kg, BMI = 20.104

2011-02-28 morning, my weight = 56.5 kg, BMI = 20.503

2011-03-28 morning, my weight = 55.6 kg, BMI = 20.177

2011-04-28 morning, my weight = 55.7 kg, BMI = 20.213

2011-05-28 morning, my weight = 55.6 kg, BMI = 20.177

2011-06-28 morning, my weight = 56.3 kg, BMI = 20.431

2011-07-28 morning, my weight = 56.5 kg, BMI = 20.503

2011-08-28 morning, my weight = 56.9 kg, BMI = 20.649

2011-09-28 morning, my weight = 56.2 kg, BMI = 20.394

2011-10-28 morning, my weight = 56.8 kg, BMI = 20.613

2011-11-28 morning, my weight = 59.0 kg, BMI = 21.410

2011-12-28 morning, my weight = 60.3 kg, BMI = 21.882

2012

2012-01-28 morning, my weight = 61.5 kg, BMI = 22.318

2012-02-28 morning, my weight = 62.7 kg, BMI = 22.753

2012-03-28 morning, my weight = 62.5 kg, BMI = 22.681

2012-04-28 morning, my weight = 61.3 kg, BMI = 22.246

2012-05-28 morning, my weight = 60.7 kg, BMI = 22.028

2012-06-28 morning, my weight = 60.6 kg, BMI = 21.992

2012-07-28 morning, my weight = 61.2 kg, BMI = 22.209

2012-08-28 morning, my weight = 60.8 kg, BMI = 22.064

2012-09-28 morning, my weight = 61.5 kg, BMI = 22.318**

2012-10-28 morning, my weight = 62.3 kg, BMI = 22.608

2012-11-28 morning, my weight = 63.4 kg, BMI = 23.008###

2012-12-28 morning, my weight = 62.9 kg, BMI = 22.826

2013

2013-01-28 morning, my weight = 63.0 kg, BMI = 22.863

2013-02-28 morning, my weight = 62.1 kg, BMI = 22.536

2013-03-28 morning, my weight = 61.5 kg, BMI = 22.318

2013-04-28 morning, my weight = 63.1 kg, BMI = 22.899****

2013-05-28 morning, my weight = 62.3 kg, BMI = 22.608

2013-06-28 morning, my weight = 62.2 kg, BMI = 22.572

2013-07-28 morning, my weight = 62.4 kg, BMI = 22.645

2013-08-28 morning, my weight = 62.6 kg BMI = 22.717

2013-09-28 morning, my weight = 62.4 kg BMI = 22.645**

2013-10-28 morning, my weight = 62.3 kg BMI = 22.609

2013-11-28 morning, my weight = 63.1 kg BMI = 22.899

2013-12-28 morning, my weight = 64.4 kg BMI = 23.371###

2014

2014-01-28 morning, my weight = 63.6 kg, BMI = 23.080###

2014-02-28 morning, my weight = 63.3 kg, BMI = 22.971

2014-03-28 morning, my weight = 62.7 kg, BMI = 22.753

2014-04-28 morning, my weight = 62.7 kg, BMI = 22.753

2014-05-28 morning, my weight = 62.9 kg, BMI = 22.826

2014-06-28 morning, my weight = 63.1 kg BMI = 22.899

2014-07-28 morning, my weight = 62.7 kg, BMI = 22.753

2014-08-28 morning, my weight = 62.2 kg, BMI = 22.572

2014-09-28 morning, my weight = 61.2 kg, BMI = 22.209

2014-10-28 morning, my weight = 61.4 kg, BMI = 22.282

2014-11-28 morning, my weight = 60.2 kg, BMI = 21.846

2014-12-28 morning, my weight = 60.8 kg, BMI = 22.064

2015

2015-01-28 morning, my weight = 61.3 kg, BMI = 22.246

2015-02-28 morning, my weight = 61.8 kg, BMI = 22.427

2015-03-28 morning, my weight = 61.8 kg, BMI = 22.427

2015-04-28 morning, my weight = 62,5. kg, BMI = 22.681

2015-05-28 morning, my weight = 62.4 kg, BMI = 22.645

2015-06-28 morning, my weight = 63.6 kg, BMI = 23.080###

2015-07-28 morning, my weight = 62.3 kg BMI = 22.609

2015-08-28 morning, my weight = 62.2 kg, BMI = 22.572

2015-09-28 morning, my weight = 63.0 kg, BMI = 22.863

2015-10-28 morning, my weight = 63.2 kg, BMI = 22.935

2015-11-28 morning, my weight = 62.6 kg, BMI = 22.717

2015-12-28 morning, my weight = 62.3 kg BMI = 22.609

2016

2016-01-28 morning, my weight = 63.0 kg, BMI = 22.863

2016-02-28 morning, my weight = 62.8 kg, BMI = 22.790

2016-03-28 morning, my weight = 62.0 kg, BMI = 22.499

2016-04-28 morning, my weight = 62.0 kg, BMI = 22.499

2016-05-28 morning, my weight = 62.4 kg, BMI = 22.645

2016-06-28 morning, my weight = 62.1 kg, BMI = 22.536

2016-07-28 morning, my weight = 62.2 kg, BMI = 22.572

2016-08-28 morning, my weight = 62.6 kg, BMI = 22.717

2016-09-28 morning, my weight = 62.8 kg, BMI = 22.790

2016-10-28 morning, my weight = 62,5. kg, BMI = 22.681

2016-11-28 morning, my weight = 62.1 kg, BMI = 22.536

2016-12-28 morning, my weight = 62.3 kg, BMI = 22.608

2017

2017-01-28 morning, my weight = 62.9 kg, BMI = 22.826

2017-02-28 morning, my weight = 62.4 kg, BMI = 22.644

2017-03-28 morning, my weight = 62.8 kg, BMI = 22.789

2017-04-28 morning, my weight = 62.3 kg, BMI = 22.609

2017-05-28 morning, my weight = 62.2 kg, BMI = 22.572

2017-06-28 morning, my weight = 62.6 kg, BMI = 22.717

2017-07-28 morning, my weight = 62.4 kg, BMI = 22.645

2017-08-28 morning, my weight = 61.9 kg, BMI = 22.463

2017-09-28 morning, my weight = 62.0 kg, BMI = 22.499

2017-10-28 morning, my weight = 62.0 kg, BMI = 22.499

2017-11-28 morning, my weight = 61.5 kg, BMI = 22.318

2017-12-28 morning, my weight = 61.5 kg, BMI = 22.318

2018

My Weight 2018-01-28 0934 hr 61.0 kg BMI 22.136

My Weight 2018-02-28 0915 hr 60.7 kg BMI 22.027

My Weight 2018-03-28 0620 hr 61.0 kg BMI 22.136

My Weight 2018-04-28 1005 hr 61.7 kg BMI 22.390

My Weight 2018-05-28 0856 hr 60.5 kg BMI 21.955

My Weight 2018-06-28 0600 hr 61.4 kg BMI 22.281

My Weight 2018-07-28 0600 hr 62.2 kg BMI 22.572

My Weight 2018-08-28 0720 hr 61.4 kg BMI 22.281

My Weight 2018-09-28 0805 hr 62.1 kg BMI 22.535

My Weight 2018-10-28 0750 hr 61.3 kg BMI 22.24

My Weight 2018-11-28 1000 hr 61.5 kg BMI 22.318

My Weight 2018-12-28 0650 hr 62.5 kg BMI 22.681

2019

2019-01-28 at 1000 hr 60.9 kg BMI 22.100

2019-02-28 at 0946 hr 61.0 kg BMI 22.136

2019-03-28 at 0700 hr 62.4 kg BMI 22.644

2019-04-28 at 0828 hr 62.9 kg BMI 22.826

2019-05-28 at 0745 hr 62.4 kg BMI 22.826

2019-06-28 at 0650 hr 62.4 kg BMI 22.644

2019-07-28 at 0736 hr 62.8 kg BMI 22.789

2019-08-28 at 0629 hr 62.4 kg BMI 22.644

2019-09-28 at 0644 hr 61.9 kg BMI 22.463

2019-10-28 at 0740 hr 62.5 kg BMI 22.681

2019-11-28 at 0632 hr 62.8 kg BMI 22.789

2019-12-28 at 0726 hr 62.5 kg BMI 22.681

2020

My Weight 2020-01-28 0625 HR 62.6 kg BMI 22.717

My Weight 2020-02-28 0728 HR 62.3 kg BMI 22.608

My Weight 2020-03-28 0649 HR 61.4 kg BMI 22.281

My Weight 2020-04-28 0810 HR 62.0 kg BMI 22.499

My Weight 2020-05-28 0714 HR 62.3 kg BMI 22.608

My Weight 2020-06-28 0757 HR 60.2 kg BMI 21.846

My Weight 2020-07-28 0715 HR 61.6 kg BMI 22.354

My Weight 2020-08-28 0707 HR 61.1 kg BMI 22.173

My Weight 2020-09-28 0609 HR 60.8 kg BMI 22.064

My Weight 2020-10-28 0818 HR 60.7 kg BMI 22.027

My Weight 2020-11-28 0706 HR 60.9 kg BMI 22.100

My Weight 2020-12-28 0631 HR 60.5 kg BMI 21.955

2021

My Weight 2021-01-28 0638 HR 61.3 kg BMI 22.245

My Weight 2021-02-28 0741 HR 61.2 kg BMI 22.209

My Weight 2021-03-28 0659 HR 61.3 kg BMI 22.245

My Weight 2021-04-28 0659 HR 61.1 kg BMI 22.173

My Weight 2021-05-28 0618 HR 61.1 kg BMI 22.173

My Weight 2021-06-28 0604 HR 61.3 kg BMI 22.245

My Weight 2021-07-28 0642 HR 61.2 kg BMI 22.209

My Weight 2021-08-28 0653 HR 61.5 kg BMI 22.318

My Weight 2021-09-28 0618 HR 61.5 kg BMI 22.318

My Weight 2021-10-28 0549 HR 61.0 kg BMI 22.136

My Weight 2021-11-28 0630 HR 61.3 kg BMI 22.245

My Weight 2021-12-28 0528 HR 61.6 kg BMI 22.354

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2022

My Weight 2022-01-28 0910 HR 61.1 kg BMI 22.173

My Weight 2022-02-28 0642 HR 61.2 kg BMI 22.209

My Weight 2022-03-28 0649 HR 61.4 kg BMI 22.281

My Weight 2022-04-28 0649 HR 61.4 kg BMI 22.281

My Weight 2022-05-28 0549 HR 61.0 kg BMI 22.136

My Weight 2022-06-28 0549 HR 61.0 kg BMI 22.136

My Weight 2022-07-28 0700 HR 60.6 kg BMI 21.991

My Weight 2022-08-28 0640 HR 61.3 kg BMI 22.245

My Weight 2022-09-28 0738 HR 61.7 kg BMI 22.390

My Weight 2022-10-28 0708 HR 61.5 kg BMI 22.318

My Weight 2022-11-28 0706 HR 60.9 kg BMI 22.100

My Weight 2022-12-28 0722 HR 61.1 kg BMI 22.173

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2023

My Weight 2023-01-28 0537 HR 60.9 kg BMI 22.100

My Weight 2023-02-28 0515 HR 61.4 kg BMI 22.281

My Weight 2023-03-28 0606 HR 61.3 kg BMI 22.245

My Weight 2023-04-28 0738 HR 61.3 kg BMI 22.245

My Weight 2023-05-28 0721 HR 61.0 kg BMI 22.136

My Weight 2023-06-28 0641 HR 61.2 kg BMI 22.209

My Weight 2023-07-28 0700 HR 60.9 kg BMI 22.100

My Weight 2023-08-28 0655 HR 61.3 kg BMI 22.245

My Weight 2022-09-28 0738 HR 61.7 kg BMI 22.390

My Weight 2022-10-28 0708 HR 61.5 kg BMI 22.318

My Weight 2023-11-28 0612 HR 61.4 kg BMI 22.281

My Weight 2023-12-28 0734HR 61.3 kg BMI 22.245

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2024

My Weight 2024-01-28 0734 HR 61.3 kg BMI 22.245

My Weight 2024-02-28 0510 HR 61.6 kg BMI 22.354

My Weight 2024-03-28 0642 HR 60.9 kg BMI 22.100

My Weight 2024-04-28 0721 HR 61.1 kg BMI 22.173

My Weight 2024-05-28 0537 HR 61.3 kg BMI 22.245

My Weight 2024-06-28 0651 HR 61.5 kg BMI 22.318

My Weight 2024-07-28 0612 HR 61.4 kg BMI 22.281

My Weight 2024-08-28 0747 HR 61.1 kg BMI 22.173

My Weight 2024-09-28 0640 HR 61.1 kg BMI 22.173

My Weight 2024-10-28 0546 HR 61.5 kg BMI 22.318

My Weight 2024-11-28 0706 HR 61.4 kg BMI 22.281

My Weight 2024-12-28 0649 HR 61.9 kg BMI 22.463

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2025

My Weight 2025-01-28 0625 HR 61.6 kg BMI 22.354

My Weight 2025-02-28 0742 HR 61.5 kg BMI 22.318

My Weight 2025-03-28 0640 HR 61.6 kg BMI 22.354

My Weight 2025-04-28 0734 HR 61.7 kg BMI 22.390

My Weight 2025-05-28 0738 HR 61.8 kg BMI 22.427

My Weight 2025-06-28 0606 HR 62.6 kg BMI 22.717

My Weight 2025-07-28 0757 HR 62.7 kg BMI 22.753

Note:

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

For me, the range of healthy weight is 50.9786 kg (BMI = 18.5) to 63.10324 kg (BMI = 22.9).

People with BMI values of 23 kg/m2 (or 25 kg/m2 according to some sources) and above have been found to be at risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.

To be healthy, I must have a healthy weight.

Be as lean as possible without being underweight, as recommended by World Cancer Prevention Foundation, United Kingdom.

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Note: On 2021-05-28, I removed the unimportant details of old records from My Weight Management Records.

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Ref. WeightManagement

PM Lawrence Wong at the IPS-SBF Conference 2025

郑春贵：思考阿尔茨海默症患者的生活意义

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/forum/views/story20250730-7241238?utm_source=android-share&utm_medium=app

2025-07-30

阿尔茨海默症，是造成失智症的最常见原因。有人顾名思义，问患者的生活有什么意义，值得家人和看护者劳神伤财地照顾他，延续他的生命吗？

我和岳父相识50余年，同居一个屋檐之下也超过20年，对他的了解可说不浅。在过去五年内，我见证他的记忆力衰退已经进入明显的阿尔茨海默症阶段，不但没有新事物的记忆，刚吃饱就忘了用过餐，旧的事件和生活经验也忘了许多，就连一生的职业奋斗生涯也成了一片空白。他的意识和认知能力也是一个大问题，有时候呆望着一盘饭，忘了要拿起饭匙和叉子吃饭；走到浴室，忘了洗澡；分不清楚早晨和黄昏……我和家人亲身体验一个阿尔茨海默症患者的生理和生活上多方面的问题，对照顾者的挑战心知肚明。

这些经验充实我对患者本身持有的生活意义观点的了解，改变我对患者的态度和尊重。我认为社会各界有必要提高对阿尔茨海默症的认识，尤其是探讨少为人知的患者对本身生活的态度和价值观。

阿尔茨海默症不是年长的必经过程，有些患者是未满50岁的壮年人。但是一个人的大脑神经退化形成阿尔茨海默症的概率，会随着年龄的增加而上升。新加坡官方公布的数据显示，每10个60岁以上的国人，就有一人被诊断患有阿尔茨海默症。在2018年，全国有8万2000个阿尔茨海默症患者。由于人口迅速老龄化，估计到了2030年，新加坡就要面对15万2000个阿尔茨海默症病人。病症的起因是大脑中沉积过多Tau蛋白和纤维状类淀粉蛋白质斑块，促成神经细胞内的微管运送系统瓦解崩坏，神经细胞之间的化学讯息沟通失效，最终导致神经细胞的死亡。它是一个横跨国界、文化、宗教和种族的脑神经退化疾病。

我岳父行将99岁，每天坐在我面前共进晚餐。他看看自己的饭菜，不期然地横扫桌上其他人的盘中餐一眼，然后客气地献议要和我们分享他盘上的食物。经过一番推让，他才一大口一大口、津津有味地吃起来。无论菜肴的咸酸苦辣，他一脸的愉悦和满足感，无不叫观者分享他那瞬间的快乐！虽然他一转身就忘了这餐，但谁能说他的生活没有快乐和意义呢？

他知道自己高龄，还时常问我们他是不是100岁了，还自言应该是100多岁了。有一天，我问他是否高兴活到快要100岁了，他笑说有点高兴，因为能活到100岁的人很少，他觉得自己很幸运。这种有幸的感觉，是我看到他另外一面的快乐。他接着说，一个人没活到100岁，或活了超过100岁，也没有什么不同，还是同样一天一天地过活。这也许解释了他对百岁高寿只感觉到“有一点”高兴的保留。不过他这一番话，叫我更加坚信每个人的生活都必须有一个目标，才能建立意义，不沦为过着看时钟算日子的空洞生活。只可惜他的病况让他已经没有建立生活目标的能力了。在这方面，他还明白做人要有自知之明的道理，他常对我说，生活要有追求和冀望，但是要求不可以太高，要务实行事。他嘴边常常挂着一句话，劝我们做人要看得开，不要凡事斤斤计较，钱太多没有用，生不带来，死不带去。可见他某些方面痴呆了，却完整地留存着许多方方面面的人生智慧。

他的人生智慧也表现在另外一番谈话中。他虽然和我们一起生活数十年，他女儿无微不至地照料他丧偶后的住食和穿着起居，他对我们抱有一种亲切感和信任，但是已经没有父女的认知，也说不出我们的名字。他却能清晰地述说自己对幸福的理解。

对他来说，一个人的幸福就是能多和家人聚在一起，或保持密切的接触和交流。我指出他长久和女儿住在一起，国外几位女儿也常回国探望他，或以视频方式隔空对话交流，他是否觉得自己幸福。他茫然近乎自言自语地说，已经100岁了，不是每个人都同样长寿，很多亲戚朋友一个接着一个走了，“很感慨”是他给我的答复。

他认知能力的逝去，不认识自己的女儿，是阿尔茨海默症偷走他的幸福感，给他带来一种不可弥补的永恒遗憾。无可置疑的一点是，我们不可漠视阿尔茨海默症患者是富有感情的事实。

很多人认为，阿尔茨海默症病人没有自主和自决能力。照料者往往以自己的观点，认定病人“应该”会同意的做法而行事。这种以己度人的做法，必须细心和全面地斟酌实情。要做出无懈可击的好决策，非常困难，却非常重要。

举个例子，当你看到一个疲弱伛偻的耆耄老人，拖着拐杖，颠簸而行，你也许会觉得他行将朽木；如果你还得知他患有阿尔茨海默症，可能会认为这样的人生已经没有意义。这就是我家里长者的实际写照！我和他谈到生活素质的时候，他认为长寿的意义在于身体健康，没有病痛缠身。他挥动两条手臂，耸耸胳膊，呵呵笑说百岁的自己，还一身健康！我们是不是应该以他的观点，明白他对百岁意义的理解？他庆幸之余说，如果有病痛，不如早一点走更好。在他心目中，肉体的虚弱，记忆力的衰退，不是病痛，所以他可以乐观地谈论长寿。

我们是否对他看走了眼？反过来说，他对病痛缠身而要早日离世的意愿，是一种时有所闻的常人观点。如果他没有阿尔茨海默症，我们岂可忤逆他的心意？不过，在今日的新加坡法律里，阿尔茨海默症彻底剥夺他依法签署预先医疗指示的法律权益。因此我上文说，替阿尔茨海默症患者作决策时，必须谨慎地对实情斟酌而定，才对得起他们。

我们将在今后的生活环境里，看见和接触愈来愈多阿尔茨海默症患者。我们必须提升正确的认知和意识，明白他们虽有记忆力下降的共同点，但是在其他方面，每个病人所受到的影响是片面和有局限性的，因人而异，不可一概而论。更重要的是，病患和其他人一样，有喜怒哀乐的感情，是有血有肉的人，他的生活也富有自己的独特意义。我们必须十足尊重他做人的尊严，体恤他的处境和生活挑战。他们的看护者负有十分沉重和艰辛的责任，值得旁人的敬重和支持。

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New Mandai North Crematorium, ash-scattering garden to open on 15 Aug 2025

New Mandai North Crematorium, ash-scattering garden to open on Aug 15

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Demonstration of the automated guided vehicle (AGV) carrying a casket into position from the unloading area into the service hall at Mandai North Crematorium on July 23, 2025. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM ssmandai28

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A demonstration of an automated guided vehicle carrying a casket into position from the unloading area into the service hall at Mandai North Crematorium.

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Syarafana Shafeeq

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Published Jul 28, 2025, 05:00 AM

Updated Jul 28, 2025, 05:40 AM

SINGAPORE – The new Mandai North Crematorium and an ash-scattering garden will open on Aug 15, built in anticipation of more annual deaths with Singapore’s ageing population.

The crematorium will be the country’s fourth such facility, and the second to be overseen by the Government.

Bookings for available cremation slots will be released from Aug 9.

The current sole government-operated crematorium, Mandai Crematorium, handles more than 90 per cent of all cremations in Singapore. The rest are done in two private crematoriums.

There were 26,442 deaths in Singapore in 2024, and this is projected to rise to about 40,000 by 2040, according to the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment.

The new Garden of Serenity is Singapore’s second inland ash-scattering facility, following the opening of the first in Choa Chu Kang Cemetery in 2021. The new garden is approximately 750 sq m in size.

The demand for inland ash scattering has risen, with such requests almost

tripling from 900 in 2021 to more than 2,300 in 2024 , the National Environment Agency (NEA) told The Straits Times in May.

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The new crematorium and garden will enable the Government to continue serving the nation’s needs in the years ahead, NEA said in a statement on July 28.

The cost to scatter the ashes at either garden is $320. The garden is open from 9am to 5.30pm daily.

The Garden of Serenity is located right beside the new crematorium to give easy access to those who wish to scatter their loved one’s ashes immediately. A nearby carpark ensures the garden is accessible to those who bring the ashes from home.

At the garden, there are four lanes lined with pebbles for families to scatter the ashes. Trees and hedges are planted in between the lanes to provide privacy for families.

Similar to the Garden of Peace in Choa Chu Kang, religious ceremonies or rites such as the burning of joss sticks, food offerings or playing of music are not allowed within the garden, to maintain a clean and serene environment.

Families and visitors can use a prayer facility beside the garden to conduct simple rites.

At the garden, there are four lanes lined with pebbles for families to scatter the ashes.
ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Users can apply for ash scattering on NEA’s ePortal,

www.eportal.nea.gov.sg

The Mandai North Crematorium has been in the works since 2017, but was completed only in 2024 due to issues with construction. The new facilities span approximately 2.4ha.

The crematorium houses six service halls and 18 cremators. Currently, three service halls are equipped with nine cremators, and the remaining halls will be filled out at a later date.

The new cremation facility has fitted automated guided vehicles to transport coffins from the hearse to the service hall. At the existing crematorium, this is usually done via a trolley that is pushed manually.

Tanah Merah site to be assessed for development of funeral services and columbarium complex

More in S’pore opt for ash-scattering garden as final resting place for loved ones

A self-help system is in place at the ash collection centre to enable family members to collect their loved one’s ashes with ease.

The Government is

studying two sites in Tanah Merah and Mandai

for the potential development of a new funeral services and columbarium complex, to meet an expected increase in demand for after-death facilities.

“NEA will continue to plan ahead to ensure sufficient government after-death facilities and services, and to provide these services in a way that allows bereaved families to come together to send off their loved ones with dignity and respect,” the agency said.

Syarafana Shafeeq is a social affairs journalist at The Straits Times.

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Mandai North Crematorium And Garden Of Serenity Will Commence Operations On 15 August 2025

28 Jul 2025

Singapore, 28 July 2025 – The new Mandai North Crematorium (MNC) and Garden of Serenity (GOS), operated by the National Environment Agency (NEA), will begin operations on 15 August 2025. MNC will start with four cremation services daily. Cremation services will be ramped up progressively over the coming months.

2 The new facilities, spanning approximately 2.4 ha, have been built in anticipation of demographic changes and an ageing population in Singapore. Annual resident deaths are projected to increase from about 25,000 in 2024 to around 40,000 by 2040. The new crematorium will provide additional cremation capacity, and the GOS will provide an additional option for the inland scattering of ashes. They will enable us to continue serving the nation’s needs in the years ahead.

Facility designed to create a healing environment for the bereaved by integrating greenery and natural lighting within the key spaces

3 The MNC is designed to house six service halls with viewing halls, transfer halls, and 18 cremators. Currently, three service halls are equipped with nine cremators. The ash collection centre is also ready for operations. NEA will fit out the remaining halls and cremators to meet anticipated demand for cremations.

Service hall

4 The new cremation facility offers an innovative designand technological features to enhance operational efficiency, and provide a seamless experience for visitors [1]. Some key features include a layout where service halls and viewing halls are adjacent, reducing walking distances and improving accessibility for all users. Technology is also used to enhance the visitor experience, with automated guided vehicles for coffin transport, and a self-help system at the ash collection centre. A comprehensive process control monitoring system oversees the entire cremation and ash collection process, ensuring service reliability.

Layout is designed with key facilities positioned side by side on the same level or connected vertically via escalators and lifts, reducing walking distances for visitors.

Automated guided vehicle will be used to transport a coffin from hearse drop off to the service hall

Ash collection station with a self-help system to facilitate collection of cremated ashes

5 The MNC has been awarded the Green Mark (Platinum) by the Building and Construction Authority for sustainability efforts in building design. The environmental features at the facility include greenery in and around the building, a green roof that reduces the heat island effect, efficient underfloor cooling systems, and adoption of low carbon concrete and sustainable building products [2] to reduce the carbon footprint of the building.

6 The GOS, Singapore’s second inland ash scattering facility, is located next to the MNC building [3]. It adopts an open garden concept with designated lanes for walkways and ash scattering [4]. It also incorporates a stormwater detention pond designed as a natural pond. The new facility will enable us to meet increasing demands for inland ash scattering service [5].

Garden of Serenity: Landscaping and greenery have been used to create a peaceful, serene garden setting, to provide a dignified and respectful environment for ash scattering

7 NEA will continue to plan ahead to ensure sufficient government after-death facilities and services, and to provide these services in a way that allows bereaved families to come together to send off their loved ones with dignity and respect.

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[1] See Annex A for more details on the design inspiration for the facility

[2] Certified by the Singapore Green Building Council or on the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme.

[3] The Garden of Serenity occupies approximately 750 sqm within the new Mandai North facility.

[4] See Annex Bfor more details on the features at Garden of Serenity.

[5] Accumulated ash soil will periodically be transferred from the ash scattering lanes to a designated location within the Garden of Peace (located at the Choa Chu Kang Cemetery) due to limited available space at GOS, to ensure that its lanes remain available for continued use.

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