Farrer Road condo residents ring in 2024 early with their pets

Mr Yiu and his wife Nabha Battul, 35, would practise tricks with Sesame two to three times a week with the help of lots of treats. Ms Battul gets her inspiration from dog training videos on YouTube.

The product policy manager said: “I’m grateful for him. Sesame lives in the moment, and he teaches us to remember that. We tend to get bogged down with struggles, but then we look at him being so happy playing with a little ball.”

Ms Joy Eng, 36, said moving to D’Leedon a year ago was a good change for her shy miniature husky, Grayson. Their previous neighbourhood in Ghim Moh had a larger dog population, which made Grayson feel more territorial.

Ms Eng, a civil servant with two children, said: “He has made a lot more friends here. He had enemies in the previous community, when he was trying to pee on everything and mark his space.”

The event at D’Leedon was among the first of about 30 year-end parties in the heartland, over the long weekend, overseen by the People’s Association grassroots organisations. More than 70,000 residents are expected to attend.

Our Tampines Hub is having a three-day New Year celebration featuring activities such as giant board games, a digital show and cooking sessions. Residents will also be treated to fireworks at several neighbourhoods including Boon Lay, Keat Hong, MacPherson, Marine Parade and Woodlands.

Sembawang GRC will be hosting a countdown event near Woodlands Sports Pavilion on the night of Dec 31, complete with a street carnival featuring rides, performers and food booths.