Updated: 01/21/2013 01:00

PAP's Koh Poh Koon to expand elderly health programmes if elected

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The People's Action Party candidate for the Punggol East by-election, Dr Koh Poh Koon, says he plans to set up a wellness centre for the elderly to help senior residents age actively.

He said there is scope to expand health screening and preventive programmes for the elderly there.

Dr Koh told reporters this morning that plans are still in its early stages but the centre will be built as part of the new Community Centre, to be located near Rivervale Plaza.

He said fundraising for the new CC has reached 50 percent.

Dr Koh added that he will push forward on this effort if and when he is elected MP for the area.