Come Watch Team RSAF @ Singapore Airshow 2016!

Singapore Airshow 2016, is happening now at Changi Exhibition Centre. Come and watch top teams from all around the world display their incredible aerobatic flying stunt!  Miss out the chance to catch this airshow the previous year but definitely wouldn’t be letting it get away this time round. If you’re a aviation enthusiast like I am then you shouldn’t miss this chance to catch Singapore Airshow 2016!

A range of aircraft from around the region will be on display at this event. Be sure to check out Singapore’s F-15SG fighter jet! F-15SG will also be having an integrated display with the Apache helicopter. Hats off to these RSAF pilots!

USAF will also be sending a team of pilots as well. (not sure if it’s USAF Thunderbirds though….) ROK Air Force on the other hand will be flying their homemade T-50 fighter jets. More swashbuckling maneuvers and amazing aerial performances will be available by the following flying display teams:

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Visitors can look forward to a wide range of exciting activities including static aircrafts on display as well as the amazing and adrenalin-pumping aerobatic flying displays by various teams. There will also be meet-the-pilot sessions where visitors can take photos and get their autographs. (HAHA, taking photos with macho pilots….)

Please note that tickets will not be available for sale at the show site. Do purchase your tickets early so as not to miss this exciting event!

The ticket prices also include complimentary Airshow Shuttle transfers between Singapore Expo and Changi Exhibition Centre. Public visitors are encouraged to hop onto Airshow Shuttle for transfer to the Airshow site. 

To purchase ticket to the airshow, click here.

Details for shuttle services are as below:

So what are you waiting for?!?! Quickly book your tickets and bring your family down to Changi Exhibition Centre to witness this spectacular event!

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Museums Singaporeans Should Visit

Thinking of a place to bring your family during the weekend? Why not bring them to some of Singapore’s finest museum and get in touch with Singapore’s past.

1. National Museum

The National Museum of Singapore is the nation’s oldest museum. Its galleries adopt cutting-edge and multi-perspective ways of presenting history and culture to redefine conventional museum experience. There are a variety of exhibition always on display at the museum.
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The Singapore Art Museum(SAM) focuses on international contemporary art practices, specialising in Singapore and Southeast Asia. SAM has built one of the world’s most important public collections of Southeast Asian contemporary artworks, with a growing component in international contemporary art.
Website: https://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/

3. Singapore Philatelic Museum

The museum collections range from stamps and archival philatelic material of Singapore from the 1830s to present day, and stamps from member countries of the Universal Postal Union. The museum houses an extensive collection of Straits Settlements Stamps and is a pilgrim site for all philatelic enthusiast.
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The Peranakan Museum explores the culture of Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia. Installed in the former Tao Nan Chinese School, built in 1912, this intimate museum possesses one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of Peranakan objects. Galleries on three floors illustrate the cultural traditions and the distinctive visual arts of the Peranakans.
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MINT (Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys) Museum of Toys is the world’s first purpose-built museum for toys, and opened its door to the public in May 2006. One of the objectives of the museum is to reach out to the child in every one of us, giving visitors an emotional link to their childhood, one which has often been long forgotten.
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The Air Force Museum is a physical embodiment of the history, heritage, and values of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The museum provides an engaging hands-on experience that breathes new life into the RSAF story for all ages.
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Get your popcorn ready! Singapore Discovery Centre has the largest flat-screen theatre featuring 2D and 3D giant screen movies in Singapore. Or come test your shooting skills at the computerised simulated shooting range. Bring your kids along and show them the Singapore story.
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The Malay Heritage Centre (MHC) provides wonderful cultural exposure and learning opportunities for visitors of all ages and interests. Situated amidst the Istana Kampong Gelam, Gedung Kuning and the surrounding Kampong Gelam precinct, the Centre acts as a vital heritage institution for the Malay community in Singapore.
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Officially opened on 18 April 2015, it houses the Raffles Natural History Collection. The Museum currently has more than 560,000 catalogued lots in its collection and over a million specimens from throughout the region. About 2,000 of these will be on public exhibition.
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Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH), a heritage institution under the National Heritage Board, traces Dr. Sun’s revolutionary activities in the Southeast Asian region and highlights the impact of the 1911 Chinese Revolution on Singapore as well as Singapore’s contributions to the Revolution.
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Located by the historic Singapore River, the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) is devoted to preserving the cultural heritage of Asia, especially the ancestral cultures of Singaporeans. Permanent exhibit in the museum includes shipwreck from Tang Dynasty and sculptures from ancient religions in Asia.
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Designed by the architect Moshe Safdie in the form of a lotus flower, the museum has 21 gallery spaces with a total area of 50,000 square feet. The museum mainly hosts touring exhibitions curated by other museums. Exhibitions in the past includes “Van Gogh Alive”, “Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb” and “Dinosaurs: Dawn to Extinction”.
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Also known as Bukit Chandu (Malay for Opium Hill), this site saw intense fighting on 14 February 1942, during the Battle of Singapore. Historical artefacts and interactive exhibits weave an intriguing tale of the courage of the 1st Malay Regiment fight against the Japanese army.
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8 Attractions You Can Visit For Free!

Always thought that nothing can ever be FREE in Singapore? But did you know that there’s actually free sites that you can visit in Singapore?

Let Discover SG show you 8 attractions that you can visit in Singapore without putting a strain on your wallet.

1. Coney Island Park

Also known as Serangoon Island, this island has recently become a popular cycling spot for many. You can bring your own bicycle or rent one from Punggol Point Park. Coney Island Park is also a perfect spot for bird watching. So pack your bag and enjoy what nature has to offer!

2. Punggol Waterway Park

Punggol Waterway is Singapore’s Longest Man-made Waterway. There are pedestrian walkway and cycling track on both sides of the waterway. There is also a water playground for kids looking for a wet-and-wild day of fun. Furthermore, the “Instagram Tree” at the park is a must for all instagrammer.

3. Library@Orchard

If you’re a bookworm like our editors then you should definitely visit Orchard Library. Its extensive walls of magazine and graphic novels are waiting for you to tackle. Located at the heart of Singapore’s shopping district, this boutique library offers you an escape from the bustling Orchard Road.

4. Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay truly represents Singapore as a garden city. There are a total of 18 Supertrees with over 162,900 plants planted on them. Sitting at 22m above ground, the OCBC Skyway gives you an up-close look at the Supertrees. However, do note that admission fee is required for the use of OCBC Skyway.

5. Marina Barrage

Build across the mouth of the Marina Channel, Marina Barrage is the first reservoir in the heart of the city. Visitors can bring their kite along and fly it atop of the iconic Green Roof. If you just want to relax, why not decide on a picnic at the Green Roof and enjoy the beautiful sunset with your loved ones

6. Henderson Waves

Tired of staying in the city? Why not go on a 5km walk along the Southern Ridges Walk. Henderson Waves actually connects Telok Blangah Hill Park and Mount Faber Park as part of the Southern Ridges Walk. True to its name, the bridge has the shape of a wave, curving and twisting along its entire 274-metre length.

7. MacRitchie Reservoir TreeTop Walk

Another spot away from the bustling streets of Singapore, MacRitchie offers visitors a touch of nature at no cost at all. The 8km TreeTop Walk is a favorite among nature lovers in Singapore. Standing at a height of 250m, the suspension bridge gives visitors a bird’s eye view of the plants and animals that live in the forest canopy.

8. Wonder Full Light and Water Show

As Southeast Asia’s largest light and water show, Wonder Full is a must for all visitors who want to experience city living. The 13-minute show tells the universal tale of the journey of life. Come and watch the water transform into scenes of images, dancing fountains and lights, accompanied by strains of music and song.

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Now you know the 8 FREE attractions in Singapore that you can bring your friends and family without emptying your wallet!

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Top 5 Food To Eat When In JB

Thinking about what to eat in JB? Here’s a list of the top 5 food you should try out on your next trip to JB.

1. Mee Rebus

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Having a hard time finding a delicious plate of Mee Rebus in Singapore? Fret not! As most of the Mee Rebus served in JB are of pretty decent standard. Served in a spicy yet sweet gravy, who can resists the temptation of Mee Rebus on your next venture to JB. Highly recommended on the list is Mee Rebus Haji Wahid at Angsana Plaza with its thick and tasty gravy which had long been a favorite among locals.

2. Bak Kut Teh

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A dish originally from Klang in Selangor, Malaysia. Bak Kut Teh now has its presence all over Malaysia. A lot of people in JB would claim that they know where is the best Bak Kut Teh around JB, however, the best way would be to try it yourself.

3. Kuey Teow Kia

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There is no lack of Kuey Teow Kia in JB. There is actually quite a few well known Kuey Teow Kia spot near the JB immigration checkpoint. Now you have one more reason to cross the causeway, other than getting your petrol pumped (sarcasm intended).

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4. Dim Sum

Let’s be honest, going for a Dim Sum yumcha is just too expensive in Singapore. With the exchange rate at one dollar to three ringgit, there’s now more reason you can drag your friend along to JB for that Dim Sum yumcha you’ve been talking about.

5. Seafood Dinner

Last but not least on our top 5 is of course a seafood dinner in JB. With seafood fresh from the sea at an affordable price, it is no surprise that Singaporeans often flock to JB for seafood during the weekend. A few places on recommendation are restaurants around Gelang Patah, Taman Laguna or Kukup.

Quickly get your dollar changed and head out to JB and taste it yourself.

Cover photo by IRDA

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Here’s A Look At All The Schools Our Singapore Ministers Attended When They Were Younger!

Well…. A lot of Singaporeans often complained about the supposedly “elitist” background of our cabinet. Considering our dear PM once made a remark on ” Mee Siam mai hum ( no cockles in my Mee Siam please ) “. It is incidents such as these that often make Singaporeans question how different is our cabinet ministers upbringing from other Singaporeans. Find out below:

1. Prime Minister – Lee Hsien Loong

PM Lee studied at Nanyang Primary School and received his secondary education at Catholic High School, before going on to National Junior College (where he learned the clarinet under the tutelage of Adjunct Associate Professor Ho Hwee Long).

In 1971, he was awarded a President’s Scholarship and Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship by the Public Service Commission to study mathematics at Trinity College, University of Cambridge. He was a senior wrangler (highest scorer among other students in Cambridge) in 1973 and graduated in 1974 with first class honours in mathematics and diploma in computer science (with distinction). In 1980, he completed a Master of Public Administration at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.

2. Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security – Teo Chee Hean

DPM Teo was educated at Saint Michael’s School and Saint Joseph’s Institution, before being awarded a President’s Scholarship and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship in 1973 to study in the United Kingdom at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) degree in electrical engineering and management science in 1976.

He then continued his studies at Imperial College London, obtaining a Master of Science degree (with distinction) in Computer science in 1977. In 1986, Teo completed a Master of Public Administration degree at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

3. Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic and Social Policies – Tharman Shanmugaratnam

DPM Tharman studied at Anglo-Chinese School, before going on to the London School of Economics, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. He subsequently obtained a master’s degree in economics from the University of Cambridge and a Master in Public Administration from Harvard University, where he also received a Lucius N. Littauer Fellow award for outstanding performance.

4. Minister for Transport and Co-ordinating Minister for Infrastructure – Khaw Boon Wan

Minister Khaw received his secondary education in Chung Ling High School and Anglo Chinese School in Penang, Malaysia. In 1973, he was awarded the Colombo Plan Scholarship from Singapore to study a combined degree program in Engineering and Commerce at the University of Newcastle in Australia. He graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours Class I) and Bachelor of Commerce.

He received his Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering in 1982 from the National University of Singapore and received his Doctor of Engineering honoris causa from the University of Newcastle in 2002.

5. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office – Chan Chun Sing

Minister Chan was educated at Raffles Institution (1982–85) and Raffles Junior College (1986–87). He was one of the top four scorers from Raffles Junior College, with six distinctions, including a distinction for Mathematics S-Paper and a merit for the Economics S-Paper.

In 1988, he was awarded a President’s Scholarship and Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship to study in the University of Cambridge, where he completed a degree in economics at Christ’s College and graduated with First Class Honours. In 2005, he completed the Sloan Fellows programme at the MIT Sloan School of Management under a Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship.

6. Minister for Communications and Information – Yaacob Ibrahim

Minister Yaacob studied at Tanjong Katong Technical Secondary School, which turned coeducational during his time there. He graduated from the University of Singapore with an honours degree in civil engineering in 1980 and in 1989 obtained a Doctor of Philosophy from Stanford University. He was a postdoc at Cornell University. He returned to Singapore in 1990 and joined the National University of Singapore faculty in 1991.

7. Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade) – Lim Hng Kiang 

Minister Lim was educated in Raffles Institution, before being awarded a President’s Scholarship and Singapore Armed Forces Scholarship to study at the University of Cambridge, where he completed a degree in engineering in 1976. In 1985, Lim was awarded a scholarship to study for a Master of Public Administration degree at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

8. Minister for Manpower – Lim Swee Say

Minister Lim was educated in Catholic High School and National Junior College, before being awarded a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship in 1973 to study in the United Kingdom at Loughborough University. In 1976, he graduated with first class honours in electronics, computer and systems engineering. In 1991, Lim completed a master’s degree in Management at Stanford University.

9. Minister for Defence – Ng Eng Hen

Minister Ng attended Anglo-Chinese School and National Junior College, before going on to medical school at the National University of Singapore and fellowship training in surgical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

10. Minister for Foreign Affairs – Vivian Balakrishnan

Minister Balakrishnan had his primary and secondary education at Anglo-Chinese School, before going on to National Junior College. After graduating from junior college in 1980, he was awarded a President’s Scholarship to study medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

He served two terms as the president of the NUS Student Union, and later served as chairman of the union council. He chose a postgraduate specialisation in ophthalmology and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1991.

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11. Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law – K. Shanmugam

Minister Shanmugam was educated in Raffles Institution from 1972 to 1977, before going on to study law at the National University of Singapore where he graduated at the top of his class with a First Class Honours degree in 1984.

12. Minister for Health – Gan Kim Yong

Minister Gan was educated at Catholic High School and National Junior College, before going on to the University of Cambridge, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Electrical Engineering (1981). In 1985, he obtained his master’s degree from Cambridge University.

13. Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) – S. Iswaran

Minister Iswaran read Economics at the University of Adelaide and graduated with First Class Honours. He also holds a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University.

14. Minister for Finance – Heng Swee Keat

In 1983, Minister Heng graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Economics from Cambridge University. He also holds a Master of Arts in economics from the University of Cambridge. In 1993, he obtained a Master of Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

15. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth – Grace Fu Hai Yien

Minister Fu was educated in Nanyang Girls’ High School and Hwa Chong Junior College, before going on to the National University of Singapore where she completed a Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) in 1985 and a Master of Business Administration in 1991.

16. Minister for Social and Family Development – Tan Chuan-Jin

Minister Tan was educated at Anglo-Chinese School and Raffles Junior College. In 1988, he was awarded an SAF Overseas Scholarship to study in the United Kingdom, where he completed a BSc (Econ) degree at the London School of Economics and a Master of Arts degree in Defence Studies at King’s College London. In 2008, he completed a Master in Public Management degree at the National University of Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

17. Minister for National Development – Lawrence Wong

Minister Wong was educated at Haig Boys’ Primary School, Tanjong Katong Secondary School and Victoria Junior College, before going on to the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the United States where he completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 1993. He subsequently obtained a Master of Arts degree in Economics at the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, and a Master of Public Administration degree from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

18. Minister for the Environment and Water Resources – Masagos Zulkifli

Minister Masagos had his early education at Bukit Panjang Government High School and National Junior College. Subsequently, he graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree from Nanyang Technological University with First Class Honours, majoring in electrical and electronic engineering, and in 1994 with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering from the National University of Singapore.

His first job was with Singapore Telecommunications Limited (now Singtel) in 1988; a SingTel Postgraduate Scholarship enabled him to take a Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Southern California in 1995.

19. Acting Minister for Education (Schools) and Senior Minister of State for Transport – Ng Chee Meng

Minister Ng was awarded the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Training Award (Graduating) in 1987. He completed a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering at the United States Air Force Academy in 1991, and graduated from the Singapore Command and Staff College in 1999. In 2002, he obtained a Master of Arts in international relations from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.

20. Acting Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) and Senior Minister of State for Defence – Ong Ye Kung

Minister Ong was educated at Maris Stella High School and Raffles Junior College, before going on to the London School of Economics where he completed a BSc (Econ) degree in 1991. In 1999, he completed a Master of Business Administration degree at the International Institute for Management Development in Switzerland.

So dear Singaporeans, “elite” or not, you decide…. However, bear in mind that our society is founded on the principle of meritocracy. Cheers.

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