Category: Singapore News

Here’s A Look At Singapore’s First Green And Car Free New HDB Town Tengah!

Tengah: The Newest Greenest Singapore Estate

Just yesterday (8 Sept), the Minister for National Development, Lawrence Wong unveiled plans for Singapore’s 24th HDB town, Tengah (Bet you can’t name all the 24 HDB towns in under 2 minutes!). The new estate is part of Government efforts to transform the West to be Singapore’s next CBD. It’s no coincidence that the West is also where the future Singapore- Kuala Lumpur rail terminal will be.

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Also Read: 6 Absolutely Beautiful Spots In Singapore That You Can Actually Dive In!

K.F Seetoh Is Bringing Singaporean Favourites To A Brand New Destination – Manila!

Hands up if you’ve travelled abroad, gone into an Asian restaurant and seen ‘Singapore Fried Rice’ or ‘Singapore Fried Noodles’ on the menu. I’ve seen it EVERY SINGLE TIME I’ve stepped into an Asian eatery while on holiday. I feel bemused when I see this in the menu, and then I feel disappointed when I can’t seem to find anything that’s ‘Singaporean enough’ on the menu.

Good news for Singaporeans living and travelling to Manilla, you can say goodbye to seeing dishes like ‘Singapore Style Fried Rice’. K.F Seetoh the food connoisseur behind Makansutra, together with established chefs JJ Yulo and Him Uy De Baron (both hailing from Phillipines) are opening up Makansutra Hawkers at SM Megamall, located conveniently in the business district of Manilla.

Serving up some of Singapore’s local favourites, this Singaporean style hawker center covers 14,000 square feet. Makansutra Hawkers houses 12 stalls dishing up your favourite local food! Sitting up to 500 diners this eatery is perfect for a casual meal amongst friends and family.

Authentic Local Food

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Also Read: Have You Thanked The Hawker Who Served You Food Today?

World’s First Marks & Spencer Cafe At Wheelock Place – Perfect For That Quick Weekday Lunch

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Great news for Marks & Spencer fans out there, Marks & Spencer Singapore has just opened their first sit down cafe right in the heart of the Orchard Road! The first M&S Singapore cafe opened its doors last Friday (2 September) at its new home in Wheelock Place.

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If you love Marks & Spencer’s Food Hall and their freshly baked breads, great news! M&S Singapore is bringing its chilled food range to Wheelock’s Food Hall! With over 600 new chilled products you’ll be spoiled for choice. Choose from healthy salads, ready made soups, cheeses, exotic dips and juices! If you’re craving for something sweet, you’ll not be disappointed! Cheesecakes, puddings and yoghurts are the sweetest addition to Wheelock’s Food Hall!

Wheelock’s new M&S cafe and chilled food range means there’s no excuse to binge on unhealthy fast foods or fried snacks while walking the streets of Orchard Road!

Marks & Spencer Cafe
501 Orchard Road, #01-01 Wheelock Place, S238880
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu 8:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 8:30am-10:30pm
Contact: +65 6733 8122

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Also Read: Orchard Central Is Home To UNIQLO’s Brand New 3 Storey Flagship Store!

Apple iPhone 7 Launch Has Descended Upon Us – Avoid These Places Until The Hype Dies Down

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you must have heard about the iPhone 7. Rumours of the newest Apple iPhone being headphone jack-less and a duel camera proved to be true when Tim Cook (Apple’s CEO) introduced our newest obsession (we want it, we need it, we gotta have it!) at Apple’s inaugural September Keynote.

While you can get your pre-orders for Apple’s newest brainchild tomorrow (Sept 9) on the Apple website. If you would rather have the experience of seeing and touching the phone in person before dropping a mean thousand dollars, the phone is available in stores next Friday (Sept 16). While the new iPhone 7 is great news for any big tech fan out there for the rest of us it means seeing hordes of people queuing up at your local telcos.

We gathered a list of places to AVOID if you’re not keen on a) getting your hands on the iPhone 7  b) struggling to make your way through a very excited and impatient crowd.

1. Orchard Road

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Also Read:  Here’s A Look At Funan’s New Revamped Look – And It Is Cool AF!

Here’s A Look At Funan’s New Revamped Look – And It Is Cool AF!

If you’re really into technology or if you’ve gotten replacements for your electronic gadgets over the years you would have stepped into Funan DigitaLife Mall at least once. The mall which has been closed since June, is known for selling electronic gadgets and computers. The former IT mall will continue to be closed until 2019, where it will reopen its doors as a mixed-used complex. But lucky for us, we got a sneak peak at what the new Funan will look and IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND.

The New Funan

At 887, 000 sq ft the new and improved Funan will house offices, serviced apartments and 6 floors chock full of retail stores.
For comparison, the nearby Raffles City stands at only 421,720 sq ft! If you think Funan is losing its roots as the one stop shop for IT you are sorely mistaken! Funan is implementing a tech experience to its customers. Targeting mobile customers, you can now pick up your purchases at the Funan concierge or even get it delivered!

According to Mr Lim Ming Yan President and Group CEO of CapitaLand Limited,

“With community, connectivity and convenience at its core, Funan will cater to the new breed of consumers who favour a collaborative environment and authentic experiences that reflect their passions and tastes.”

To support healthy living and an increasingly car-less society, Funan is gearing towards providing services for bicyclists! Bike shops and shower facilities are in the works, cyclists can now rejoice! YES to keeping fit AND smelling fresh on the go!

If you’re not a cyclist, do not fret! Golden Village is offering a multi-sensory experience in its new Funan home. (Does this mean 4D cinema experience?!) Kopitiam, another major tenant will be featuring robotic vacuum cleaners and self-ordering kiosks! And if that isn’t getting you excited, a 50-lane rock climbing wall that will span 4 floors is being erected by Climb Central!

Also Read: Orchard Central Is Home To UNIQLO’s Brand New 3 Storey Flagship Store!

There Are Wild Dolphins In Singapore’s Waters? We Did The Research & Uncovered The Spots.

There’s no doubt that dolphins are one of the most loved marine animals in the world. You may think that these beloved dolphins are only sighted around the waters of Bali or Australia. However, do you know that people have sighted dolphins in Singapore? Right in our own backyard!

There have been at least 50 sightings reported to the National University of Singapore’s Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI) in 2012. More than 169 dolphins were also spotted between 2008 and 2011. Species such as the Indo-Pacific humpbacked dolphin or pink dolphin are commonly found in Singapore’s congested southern waters. Dolphins in Singapore? Just wow!

Here are some places where you can catch a glimpse of these lovely wild dolphins in Singapore.

1. Between St John’s And Lazarus Islands

Dolphins in Singapore are spotted most frequently between St John‘s and Lazarus Islands, south of Sentosa. These wild dolphins often generate excitement on social media. The waters are calm during monsoon rains. Fishes at the nearby coral reefs attract these wild dolphins to the area for food and rest.

2. Sisters’ Islands Marine Park

Another spot to view lovely dolphins in Singapore is at Sisters Island Marine Park. Recently, in early August 2016, Indo-Pacific humpbacked dolphins were spotted near the area. Being located in close proximity to one of the world’s busiest ports, the Marine Park provides a safe place for marine animals to feed and rest.

3. Between Brani Island and Sentosa

On 18 June 2016, 4 to 6 dolphins were spotted between Sentosa and Brani Island. Due to their small dorsal fins and slight pink colour, these wild dolphins in Singapore are believed to be the Indo-Pacific humpbacked (also known as pink dolphin) species. Having been sighted twice by a passer-by, one can assume that the pod of dolphins have taken up residence in Singapore’s waters!

4. East Coast Park

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Fill The Void In Your Life With These Equally Good Milk Tea

For all Chun Cui He fans, here are 5 other tasty milk tea alternatives that will fill the void in your life.

It may take a while before you can get your hands on a bottle of the popular Chun Cui He drink here again. A food additive not permitted by the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) was found in the drink. This famed drink has since been recalled.

Whether you need to fill a void in your life or not, you can grab a bottle of any of these Milk Tea. Because they’re pretty darn good.

1. Kirin Afternoon Milk Tea

Kirin Afternoon is a favourite, go-to drink in Japan. It has a rich taste and a silky texture. Kirin’s milk tea is a refreshing drink and comes in 1.5l. Instantly satisfies all your milk tea cravings.

You can find it at Isetan supermarket at $6.90 for 1.5l.

2. Pokka Premium Milk Tea 

This is 100% real brewed from specially selected premium Ceylon tea leaves and high-quality milk. The creamy taste and sweet aroma of Pokka Premium Milk Tea will linger on to delight your taste buds. This is one of the better milk teas because of its rich tea flavour. Also, no preservatives or colouring have been added.

Available at most supermarkets and convenience stores, $1.40 for 500ml.

3. MineShine Milk Tea Drink

With carefully selected high-quality tea leaves brewed to perfection, the MineShine Milk Tea Drink tastes similar to those you get from bubble tea shops. Also from Taiwan, this drink claims that it contains powerful tea catechins, a disease-fighting flavonoid and antioxidant that also reduces fat! You believe? We’re not too sure if this is true.

Anyhow, this drink has its own fans and tastes pretty good. Still worth a try.

Do check them out at 7-Eleven stores islandwide.

4. Unif Premium Assam Milk Tea

Made from freshly picked Assam black tea leaves from the Himalayas foothills, the Unif Premium Assam Milk Tea is blended with premium milk from New Zealand to create a spicy and rich taste. The fragrance of the tea leaves is strong. The tea was milky and fragrant, not too sweet.

Available at most convenience stores.

5. Bale’ Shake Bubble Milk Tea

Bale’ Shake Bubble Milk Tea tastes unexpectedly good with a creamy and rich taste. Imported from Uni-President (Thailand) Limited, this brand is uncommonly thought of when it comes to milk tea. If you like your milk tea sugar level at 50%, this is the one to try.

It’s pretty fragrant because of the assam tea leaves. It also has a subtle caramelised taste from the brown sugar.

Craving for some cold milk tea in this hot hazy weather? Head down to your nearest supermarket or convenience store and chug down these drinks.

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Haze Is Back YET AGAIN – Here Are How Singaporeans Reacted To It This Morning.

If you woke up this morning and thought there was something wrong with your sight, don’t worry it isn’t just you. The whole Singapore has been filling up with smog since 3am this morning.

Across social media channels, Singaporeans have been using the hashtag #sghaze to respond to the haze with frustration and the usual bit of sarcasm.

Waking up in the morning to be greeted with great weather.

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The silver lining to cancerous horrible weather: the puns.

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Some Singaporeans aren’t relying on the NEA PSI readings, and to be honest we have to agree with them.

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Some of us are doing what we can to combat the bad weather.

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We still have to be thankful for the clean air we have received from Indonesia, because clean air for the whole year is WAY TOO MUCH to ask for.

Just like a bad nightmare we can’t wake up from, the haze is going to get to you sooner or later!

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And really, we should all be blaming the REAL culprits.

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Do you feel the same?

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Disneyland Singapore – A ‘Could Have Been’ For Singapore

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For now, the Lower Seletar Reservoir still stands with only small developments making it a nice place to sit and chat during cool evenings. While we might just have to settle for Universal Studios for the foreseeable future, I just keep thinking won’t it be AMAZING if a new amusement park was developed at this scenic stretch? It’ll definitely boost Yishun’s street cred!

Also Read: Songkran In Singapore – Get Soaked At USS Soak Out Water Party!

Popular Chun Cui He Milk Tea Containing Illegal Substance Gets Pulled Off Shelves

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