Answer for foreigner buy property

Yes, foreigners can buy property in Singapore, but with certain restrictions.

Only Singapore nationals and permanent residents can avail of the subsidized housing by the Housing & Development Board (HBD).

HDB flats are government-subsidized housing units that are sold by the Housing & Development Board to the public under a 99-year lease agreement. Buyers can also avail of resale flats that are sold by previous owners that have met the Minimum Occupation Period. Prices of resale flats are not regulated by HBD.

Foreigners can own private apartment or condominium units as much as they can afford. There is no limit in the quantity of private apartments and condominiums that a foreigner can buy.

A condominium, also known as condo, is a residential unit that is within a building or a complex of buildings. Each condo unit is individually owned but unit owners share common areas within the building or complex like recreational facilities and laundry room. It is much like an apartment building except units are owned outright and not rented.

Permanent residents can buy a subsidized executive condominium, also known as semi-privatized executive condominium, 5 years after the building is completed. Foreigners can buy the same after 10 years.

Government approval is needed for foreigners to own landed residential properties like terrace houses and bungalows. The foreigner applicant must have an adequate economic contribution to Singapore. Interested foreigners may apply through the Singapore Land Authority.

There are no restrictions for foreigners who want to buy commercial properties in Singapore. These commercial properties include shops, offices, hotels, warehouses, factories, and shopping malls.

Some useful links

Housing & Development Board – http://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/homepage

Singapore Land Authority – https://www.sla.gov.sg/ldau/MainPage.aspx

Battle of the Masters

Watch the Singapore Masters, Arsenal Masters and Liverpool Masters vie for football supremacy at the Battle of the Masters. The three teams will play against each other in a round-robin format of 40-minute matches. Fans will get a chance to watch football superstars like Fandi Ahmad, Aleksander Duric, Robert Pirès, Nigel Winterburn, Steve McManaman and David James in action.

The Sound of Music

The world’s most beloved musical is coming to Singapore this November with a production from the London Palladium. This Tony Best Musical winner will surely delight audiences with performances of unforgettable songs like “Do-Re-Mi”, “My Favorite Things”, “Edelweiss”, “Sixteen Going on Seventeen”, and of course, “The Sound of Music.

Answer for Top News Sites

When talking about news websites in Singapore, The Straits Times is definitely on the top of my list. I make sure to check it every morning while drinking my coffee to be updated with the latest stories in Singapore and the world. The website is the digital edition of the daily broadsheet. A paid subscription is required to access all sections of the site. However, you can read selected free content including podcasts which should be enough if you only want to read the major stories.

Another news website which I check regularly is Channel News Asia. This is the website of the Asian TV news channel that is based in Singapore. I like that the website is free. I also like the livestream which is helpful when I’m on the go and don’t have access to a TV set.

I also regularly visit Today online through its mobile app. For me, it functions better than the other Singapore news apps. The website and the app are both free, just like its print version which we see at MRT stations during our daily morning commute.

AsiaOne is also a popular news and lifestyle site that is owned by Singapore Press Holdings. I visit the site at least once a week for a different perspective on top news stories. The website is free and you can subscribe if you want the news to be delivered to your e-mail inbox. Just close the pop-up ads on the site if you find them annoying.

Mothership.sg is considered as an alternative news website. I personally don’t visit it as much as the other news sites but some of my friends are loyal readers. Mothership.sg also has a mobile app which is used by majority of its readers including me.

Fratini La Trattoria

MENU: Fratini La Trattoria  doesn’t have menu! As we mentioned, the restaurant offers dishes according to ingredient freshness and availability. Their commonly served dishes are Rome-Style Grilled Scallops with Carbonara Crust, and Beef Roulade and Truffled Pappardelle Creamy Pasta. And to put the cherry on-top of a splendid Italian meal, they offer delicious classic Tiramisu cakes.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX

• $45-$50++ for lunch
• $90$++ for dinner

AMBIENCE: Fratini La Trattoria is a classic Italian restaurant, with wooden panel floors, simple colors and sleek yet comfortable seating areas. There is minimal decoration, so you’re not distracted from the main event – the food! Fratini La Trattoria is ideal for a wine-and-dine style dinner, or a celebratory lunch for that special occasion.

Answer for Tipping in Singapore

Tipping is not customary in Singapore. You don’t need to worry about paying tip for using any services in Singapore.

However, there may be times that you want to reward a waiter or bellhop for providing excellent service.

TIPPING NOTES
Most restaurants in Singapore add a 10% service charge to the bill so a tip is not expected. If you insist on tipping your waiter, it is best to hand the cash directly to the person as some restaurants take the tips that are left on the table.

Tipping bellhops at hotels is not compulsory but acceptable. SGD1-2 per bag is reasonable.

Taxi drivers do not expect a tip. If you give them extra, they will automatically give back your change.

Answer for budget airline

There are 5 budget airlines that fly in and out of Singapore Changi Airport: Jetstar, Scoot, Air Asia, Cebu Pacific, and Lion Air.

1. SCOOT
Scoot is a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines that was launched in 2012. It merged with Tiger Airways in July 2017 to become one of the biggest contenders among budget airlines that operate out of Singapore. Either direct or through its airline partners, you can fly with Scoot from Singapore to the following destinations:

AUSTRALIA: Adelaide (ADL), Ayers Rock/Uluru (AYQ), Brisbane (BNE), Cairns (CNS), Canberra (CBR), Gold Coast (OOL), Hobart (HBA), Launceston (LST), Melbourne (MEL), Perth (PER), Sunshine Coast (MCY), Sydney (SYD)

BANGLADESH: Dhaka (DAC)

CHINA: Dalian (DLC), Guangzhou (CAN), Haikou (HAK), Hangzhou (HGH), Harbin (HRB), Jinan (TNA), Nanjing (NKG), Nanning (NNG), Ningbo (NGB), Qingdao (TAO), Quanzhou (JJN), Shenyang (SHE), Shenzhen (SZX), Tianjin (TSN), Wuxi/Suzhou (WUX), Xi’an (XIY), Zhengzhou (CGO)

GREECE: Athens (ATH)

HONG KONG: Hong Kong (HKG)

INDIA: Amritsar (ATQ), Bangalore (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Hyderabad (HYD), Jaipur (JAI), Kochi (COK), Lucknow (LKO)
Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) (TRZ)

INDONESIA: Denpasar (Bali) (DPS), Jakarta (CGK), Surabaya (SUB)

JAPAN: Osaka (KIX), Sapporo (Hokkaido) (CTS), Tokyo (NRT), Amami Airport (ASJ), Hakodate (HKD), Okinawa (Naha) (OKA)

MACAU: Macau (MFM)

MALAYSIA: Ipoh (IPH), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Kuantan (KUA), Kuching (KCH), Langkawi (LGK), Penang (PEN)

MALDIVES: Malé (MLE)

MYANMAR: Yangon (RGN)

PHILIPPINES: Cebu (CEB), Clark (CRK), Davao (DVO), Kalibo (Boracay) (KLO), Manila (MNL), Bacolod (BCD), Butuan (BXU), Cagayan De Oro (CGY), Iloilo (ILO), Legazpi (LGP), Caticlan (Boracay) (MPH), Puerto Princesa (PPS), Tuguegarao Airport (TUG)

SAUDI ARABIA: Jeddah (JED)

SOUTH KOREA: Seoul (ICN)

TAIWAN: Kaohsiung (KHH), Taipei (TPE)

THAILAND: Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) (BKK), Bangkok (Don Mueang) (DMK), Buri Ram (BFV), Chiang Mai (CNX), Chiang Rai (CEI), Chumphon (CJM), Hat Yai (HDY), Koh Samui (USM), Krabi (KBV), Mae Sot (MAQ), Nakhon Phanom (KOP), Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST), Nan (NNT), Phitsanulok (PHS), Phrae (PRH), Phuket (HKT), Ranong, (UNN), Roi Et (ROI), Surat Thani (URT), Trang (TST), Ubon Ratchathani (UBP), Udon Thani (UTH), Khon Kaen (KKC), Loei (LOE), Lampang (LPT), Sakon Nakhon (SNO)

VIETNAM: Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Scoot’s official website: http://www.flyscoot.com/

2. JETSTAR
Jetstar Airways is owned by the Qantas Group and was launched in Australia in 2004. Jetstar routes to and from Singapore are as follows:

AUSTRALIA: Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne (Tullamarine), Newcastle – Port Stephens, Gold Coast, Perth, Sydney

CAMBODIA: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap

CHINA: Haikou, Guiyang, Shantou/Jieyang, Sanya

HONG KONG: Hong Kong

INDONESIA: Jakarta, Bali (Denpasar), Medan (Kualanamu), Pekanbaru, Palembang, Surabaya

JAPAN: Sapporo, Fukuoka, Osaka, Miyazaki, Kumamoto, Nagoya (Chubu), Tokyo (Narita), Okinawa (Naha)

MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur, Penang

MYANMAR: Yangon

NEW ZEALAND: Auckland, Christchurch

PHILIPPINES: Clark, Manila

TAIWAN: Taipei

THAILAND: Bangkok, Hat Yai, Phuket

VIETNAM: Nha Trang, Da Nang, Da Lat, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Hue, Phu Quoc, Ho Chi Minh City, Chu Lai, Vinh

USA: Honolulu

Jetstar’s official website: http://www.jetstar.com/

3. AIR ASIA
Air Asia was established in 1993 and is headquartered in Malaysia. It offers direct and connecting flights to the following routes:

AUSTRALIA: Darwin (DRW), Gold Coast (OOL), Melbourne (MEL), Perth (PER), Sydney (SYD)

BANGLADESH: Dhaka (DAC)

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM: Brunei (BWN)

CAMBODIA: Phnom Penh (PNH), Siem Reap (REP), Sihanoukville (KOS)

CHINA: Guangzhou (CAN), Choingqing (CKG), Chengdu (CTU), Hangzhou (HGH), Beijing (PEK), Shanghai (PVG), Shantou (SWA), Shenzhen (SZX), Wuhan ( WUH), Xi’an (XIY)

HONG KONG: Hong Kong (HKG)

INDIA: Bhubaneswar (BBI), Bangalore (BLR), Mumbai (BOM), Kolkata (CCU), Kochi (COK), New Delhi (DEL), Goa (GOI), Hyderabad (HYD), Jaipur (JAI), Chennai (MAA), Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) (TRZ), Visakhapatnam (VTZ)

INDONESIA: Bandung (BDO), Balikpapan (BDN), Banda Aceh (BTJ), Denpasar (Bali) (DPS), Jakarta (CGK), Yogyakarta (JOG), Medan-Kualanamu (KNO), Padang (PDG), Pontianak (PNK), Solo (SOC), Semarang (SRG), Surabaya (SUB)

IRAN: Tehran

JAPAN: Osaka (KIX), Sapporo (Hokkaido) (CTS), Tokyo – Narita (NRT), Tokyo – Haneda (HND)

LAOS: Luang Prabang (LPQ), Vientiane (VTE)

MACAU: Macau (MFM)

MALAYSIA: Kota Kinabalu (BKI), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Kuching (KCH), Langkawi (LGK), Miri (MYY), Penang (PEN)

MYANMAR: Mandalay (MDL), Yangon (RGN)

NEPAL: Kathmandu (KTM)

PHILIPPINES: Cebu (CEB), Davao (DVO), Manila (MNL)

SAUDI ARABIA: Jeddah (JED)

SOUTH KOREA: Seoul (ICN), Busan (PUS)

SRI LANKA: Colombo (CMB)

TAIWAN: Kaohsiung (KHH), Taipei (TPE)

THAILAND: Chiang Mai (CNX), Chiang Rai (CEI), Bangkok (Don Mueang) (DMK), Phuket (HKT), Krabi (KBV), Khon Kaen (KKC), Surat Thani (URT), Udon Thani (UTH), Pattaya (UTP)

UNITED STATES: Honolulu (HNL)

VIETNAM: Nha Trang (CXR), Danang (DAD), Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Air Asia’s official website: https://www.airasia.com/

4. CEBU PACIFIC
Cebu Pacific started its operations in March 1996. It is based in Manila, Philippines with a hub in Cebu City. With this airline, you can fly in and out of Singapore to these destinations:

AUSTRALIA: Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

BANGLADESH: Shahjalal

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM: Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)

CAMBODIA: Siem Reap

CHINA: Beijing, Guangzhou (Canton), Haikou Meilan, Hangzhou Xiaoshan, Nanjing, Ningbo Lishe, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen Bao’an, Tianjin, Xiamen, Xi’an Xianyang

HONG KONG: Hong Kong

INDIA: Amritsar International Airport, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin, Rajiv Gandhi, Tiruchirappalli

INDONESIA: Bali (Denpasar), Jakarta, Surabaya

JAPAN: Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka (Kansai), Tokyo (Narita)

MACAU: Macau

MALAYSIA: Ipoh, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang, Sandakan (Malaysia)

MALDIVES: Male

MYANMAR: Yangon

PHILIPPINES: Bacolod, Bohol (Tagbilaran), Boracay (Caticlan), Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Calbayog, Camiguin, Cauayan, Cebu, Clark, Coron (Busuanga), Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Kalibo, Legazpi, Manila, Masbate, Naga, Ormoc, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, Roxas, San Jose (Mindoro), Siargao, Surigao, Tablas, Tacloban, Tandag, Tawi-Tawi, Tuguegarao, Virac, Zamboanga

SOUTH KOREA: Busan, Seoul (Incheon)

TAIWAN: Kaohsiung, Taipei

THAILAND: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Krabi, Phuket

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Dubai

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Guam

VIETNAM: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh

Cebu Pacific’s official website: https://www.cebupacificair.com/

5. LION AIR
Lion Air operated since June 2000. This Jakarta-based airline has direct flights from Singapore to Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh.

Lion Air’s official website: http://www.lionair.co.id/

10 Worth-Attending Events in Singapore in October 2017

Moonfest, Deepavali, Halloween – these are the main highlights for the coming October. Aside from these, what else to live your life to the fullest with? Read on and take your pick from our list of fun-filled events in Singapore this October 2017.

The Roar of Singapore 3 – ”The Chosen Wan”

Boxing fans in Singapore can look forward to an exciting fight night this October! Singapore’s first world champion, Muhamad Ridhwan, will headline the event as he challenges Koos Sibiya of South Africa for the IBO Intercontinental title.

The fight card also includes the highly anticipated rematch between Mirage Khan and Chase Haley.

The Roar of Singapore 3 – ”The Chosen Wan” is presented by Ringstar Management.

Asia-Pacific Electone Festival 2017

Yamaha Music brings back the Asia-Pacific Electone Festival this October at the Capitol Theatre in Singapore. 23 contestants from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand will compete for a chance to attend the Yamaha Electone Concours Final in Japan this December.

The first Electone Festival was held in Japan in 1964 and was originally named All Japan Electone Concours. It became an international competition in 1974 and was later renamed to its current festival name.

Moonfest 2017 Peking Opera Classics Excerpts

Celebrate Moonfest 2017 with Peking Opera Classics Excerpts! The award-winning Hubei Provincial Peking Opera Theatre will perform five of their signature works including excerpts from “Xu Ce Running to the City Wall”, “Meeting the Queen”, “Monkey King Battles the Water Demon”, “Wu Jia Slope”, and “Farewell My Concubine”.

The show will feature the company’s top performers, Pei Yongjie, Wang Xiaochan, and Wan Xiaohui.

SG Plumber

JOB SCOPE: Listed below are just a few of SG Plumber’s services:

• Water Heater Repair & Installation
• Boiler Repair & Installation
• Troubleshooting leaks & clogs
• Repair/Replace/Install Plumbing
• Repair exposed copper pipe leaks
• Supply & install toilet bowl set & basin

PRICE LIST:

• Clearing toilet bowl choke: From $70
• Clearing floor trap choke: From $50
• Repair WC flush cistern: From $80
• Repair copper pipe leak: From $80
• Replace kitchen sink/basin tap: From $60
• Supply & install toilet bowl set: From $250
• Supply & install basin: From $150

HW Singapore Plumbing

JOB SCOPE: HW provides a multitude of services in residential and commercial properties:

• Installation of shower heaters, kitchen, bathroom, shower, toilet, and sewage plumbing
• Replacement of faucets, piping, and sewage systems
• Repairs of choked pipes, leakages

PRICE LIST: Actual cost is calculated after the on-site accessing. Below is a general guideline for prices.

• Clear floor trap choke: From $50
• Replace bottle trap for sink: From $50
• Replace water tap: From $60
• Clean and clear toilet bowl choke: From $70
• Repair leaked copper pipe: From $80
• Replace WC flush cistern: From $80
• Supply and install basin: From $150
• Supply and install WC: From $250

Run for Beer 2017

Run for Beer 2017 is Singapore’s Hoppiest Run! The inaugural edition of this event celebrates friendship, bonding and active living through the common love for beer. It is the city’s largest beer-related running event held at Clarke Quay’s Fountain Square.

It will take runners through a breezy 3.2km route along the Singapore River, showcasing some of Singapore’s iconic landmarks such as the Raffles Landing Site, Boat Quay and Cavenagh Bridge. The route’s finish line will bring runners back to Clarke Quay where they will be ‘rewarded’ with beer and exclusive F&B discounts at various merchant partners.

The Fountain Square will also feature a host of post-run activities that include live band performances, stage games and more.

REGISTRATION FEES
Early Bird (till 24/09/2017)
– Individual (to win 1 beer): $45/pax
– Individual (to win 2 beers): $48/pax
– Group of 4 or more (to win 1 beer): $35/pax
– Group of 4 or more (to win 2 beers): $38/pax

Regular (25/09/2017 to 17/10/2017)
– Individual (to win 1 beer): $55/pax
– Individual (to win 2 beers): $58/pax
– Group of 4 or more (to win 1 beer): $45/pax
– Group of 4 or more (to win 2 beers): $48/pax

NOTE: You can run, jog, walk, crawl, roll, hop, skip or jump. Actually, do whatever you like. Just complete the route to get your beer. The event is non-competitive and neither is the drinking.

EVENT WEBSITE: http://runforbeer.com.sg/

Woody Family Café: For An Escape Moment and A Dose of Nostalgia

At the first moment seeing Woody Family Café, a café-style restaurant located in the North outskirts of Singapore, we have seen the difference. Its outside look has the power of sparking people’s curiosity. It makes us want to step in and explore the inside world.

With Woody Family Café, you will go swiftly from one surprise to another. While its outside invites people to embark on a mini adventure, the space inside reminds them of the beautiful memories of the old days.

It is safe to say that Woody Family Café is a kind of gastronomic venue you have never seen in central Singapore. That unique and unusual world is the creation of a husband and wife duo, Jenny and Sam. They have combined their vast experience in F&B and entertainment with their personal interests to bring about a “little escape world” for food lovers.

If you need some reasons to persuade yourself to make a long journey to a café in the far north of the country, here are those inspirations:

1. Restaurant With A Touch of Green

Woody Family Café is surrounded by green plants, stretching from the façade to the side. You can also see trees and pots of plants lining the space in front of the restaurant. No matter where your table is, your eyes still can catch a slide of forest. Now you know why the word “Woody” is there in the name of the café.

2. Decoration That Fills Diners With Nostalgia

This café’s ceiling is decorated with lanterns and strings of sparkling lights, the kind of lights you see in Christmas time or in Asian suburb coffee shops in the old days. Its walls are full of posters and photos of the world’s all-time famous stars like Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon, and Charlie Chaplin. When you enjoy food at the table covered by plastic tablecloths and your eyes scan through the dining room, you may feel your soul is taking a dose of nostalgia at the same time. Although the decoration is of no style, which seems an eclectic mix based on personal interests, it helps people take a stroll down memory lane.

3. Open-Air Dining Space With Laid-Back Ambience

When a restaurant is surrounded by plants, it is great to have a seat with a view of the greenery. At Woody Family Café, their many tables placed at a space like a veranda please diners with the views and the breezes. The whole restaurant exudes a relaxing vibe that allows you to dine and chat to your heart’s content.

4. Peranakan-Infused Menu With Vast Options

Woody Family Café features an interesting fusion menu that showcases both authentic nyonya and nyonya-with-a-twist dishes. Fans of Peranakan food can satisfy the craving with nasi ulam, beef rendang, chap chai, buah keluak omelette and many more.

But that is not all the restaurant can do for its customers. Adventurous diners will find it interesting exploring the menu section that celebrates the marriage of Western and Peranakan cuisines.

Have you ever tasted or simply heard about Spicy Peranakan Buffalo Wings, Squid Ink Pasta in Seafood Chilli Crab Sauce, Mama Laksa Burger With Fries, German Pork Knuckles in Garam Assam, or Lamb Shank Rendang in your life? If not yet, you can savour these at Woody Family Café. Their flavor is just as delicious as their names.

5. A Restaurant With Its Own Food Creations

When passion goes hand in hand with creativity, new creations are brought to life. And that is what you will witness at Woody Family Café when dishes like Homemade Onion Rings served on your table. This dish’s name is nothing special, but when your eyes see it and your teeth sink into it you will know the difference.

You can call it Onion Rings Tower if you think that is a more imaginable addressing. Yes, the dish really looks like a tower, with huge rings of onion stacked on top of each other. Its look is good, its taste is even better. You don’t want to pause any second when your taste buds have gotten to know the combined flavor of fried juicy, sweet onion and Woody’s Sambal sauce.

Now you know there is a little escape world in our city with great ambience and mouth-watering food for some getting away time. The restaurant is just the right place for families and groups of friends with a big love for home-style Peranakan viands. Make a trip there to change the backdrop for your late afternoon or dinner meal and, perhaps, to change the “menu” for your eyes when they get bored with the same scenes seen everywhere in the modern Singapore areas. Do this to freshen up your love for the day-to-day life.

You may want to come back after your first visit to the restaurant. Don’t hesitate to do so when your heart desires a little escape at weekend or when you have a special occasion to celebrate. The restaurant is open almost everyday of the year and has facilities to cater for up to 70 pax in a single event. This nostalgic gastronomic venue is especially perfect for holding a birthday or anniversary party for your parents or grandparents. They will like it.

Answer for How to get from Changi airport to city by MRT

For a super cheap way to get to the city from the airport, the MRT is a great choice! However, if you are carrying a ton of luggage, it may be difficult to maneuver!

The MRT station is situated at the basement of Terminal 2. You cannot help but find the way to Terminal 2 in order to get on board, no matter what terminal, 1, 2 or 3, you are arrived at. Make it simple this way:

1. Know where you are (Terminal 1, 2 or 3).
2. Follow the signs “Train to city” to get to the MRT station nestled at Terminal 2. If you are at Terminal 2 or 3, then you can walk to the station. Those arrived at Terminal 1 can reach Terminal 2 by riding the sky train.
3. Buy the Ez-link card at the customer service counter at the basement of Terminal 2
4. Tap the card at the card reader to get access to where the train pick up customers
5. Get in the train (which only runs back and forth between Changi Airport station and Tanah Merah station)
6. Alight at Tanah Merah station, you have to do so in order to catch a Green line train that will take you to city.

If your accommodation is somewhere close to a green line station like Kallang, Lavender, Bugis, City Hall and Chinatown, then you can easily get there by just riding the airport train and Green line train.

But if your hotel room is close to a station of Red line, Purple line or others, then you will need another transfer at an interchange station. See the map below for more ideas.

The MRT schedule is very frequent, with a new train every 7-9 minutes during peak hours (8am-9am; 12.30pm-2pm; 7.30pm-10.15pm), and 12-13 minutes during off-peak times. The MRT runs from 5.31am-11.18pm from Monday to Saturday, and 5.59am-12.06am on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Each time coming back to Singapore from an overseas trip, I choose to ride the MRT train to get home. Because it is very cost-effective, I need to pay only $1.25 for my ride. Time-wise, it takes around 30 minutes.

But I only recommend travelling by MRT if you are carrying light baggage.

If you and your travel mates have lots of luggage, you are recommended to go with an airport transfer service. Read more here: 5 Reliable Airport Transfer Services in Singapore.

Whissh Home Cleaning Service

CLEANING JOB SCOPE (Weekly Home Cleaning Service):
Each time they come for weekly home cleaning (4 hours per session), the service crew will perform work that covers:

• Living room and Bedrooms: Dust all accessible surface and ceiling fans, wipe the exterior of cabinets and built-in wardrobe, vacuum carpets and floor, mop floor, and empty trash bins
• Kitchen: Clean the exterior of appliances and refrigerator, clean kitchen hob (stove), wash and scrub sink and faucets, wipe counters and cabinets, sweep/vacuum floor, and mop floor
• Bathrooms: Clean mirrors, and wash and scrub the shower area, toilet bowl, sinks, faucets, floors, and toilet wall tiles
• Doing laundry using the washing machine as well as clothes ironing service can be included upon request
• Window cleaning can be arranged every quarterly

*Service crew may or may not be able to perform all scope of the cleaning, it is mainly dependent on the state of cleanliness of the property.

PRICES:

• Weekly Cleaning (Once a week): $115 per 4-hour session. Monthly cleaning that comprises four 4-hour sessions ($460).
• Weekly Cleaning (Twice a week): $105 per 4-hour session. Monthly cleaning that comprises eight 4-hour sessions ($840).
• Weekly Cleaning (Thrice a week): $105 per 4-hour session. Monthly cleaning that comprises twelve 4-hour sessions ($1,260).
• One–Time Thorough Deep Cleaning (Move In/ Out Cleaning, Spring Cleaning, and Post Renovation Cleaning): Click here to ask for a quote online or call (+65) 6221 8626 to seek advice from a home service specialist from Whissh.

QUICK FACTS:

1. Whissh service crew conforms strictly to regulatory requirements including CPF, health care, and other requirements in Singapore.
2. All the cleaning staff has undergone a series of training, including customer service training, technical cleaning training, and on-the-job training.
3. Whissh service crew is medically screened and free from criminal records.
4. Whissh service crew and customers’ houses are insured (up to $250,000) against unfortunate injuries or damages.

PROVISION OF CLEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND SOLUTIONS:

• Regular Cleaning: to be provided by clients.
• One-Time Thorough Deep Cleaning Service (Move In/ Out Cleaning, Spring Cleaning, and Post Renovation Cleaning): to be provided by Whissh.

Answer for What is ez-link card

WHAT IS EZ-LINK CARD?
It is a contactless smart transport card that allows you to use the MRT, LRT, buses, and taxis in seconds! You just need to tap and go. In my opinion, it is a lot more convenient than carrying around change and coins.

Previously, Ezlink card helps us to pay our transport fees only. But now, this powerful card allows us to pay the charges of many other things, including ERP, shopping, dining, and governmental service fees.

HOW TO USE EZ-LINK CARD?
Once you purchase your ez-link card, you can use the credit at any of the locations and services listed on this page. Make sure to tap your ez-link card on the designated card reader until you hear a ‘beep’ sound.

Your card comes preloaded with 5 or 7$ credit, depending on where you purchased it. Word of advice; you always must have a minimum of $3 to use the ez-link card. If the stored value is below that, you will be required to top it up at any of the island-wide top-up points.

There’s a variety of ways in which you can add money to your card, such as self-service machines at all SMRT and SBST/NEL stations, online, through the EZ-Link mobile app, customer service counters at MRT stations, or 7-Eleven and Cheers convenience stores. If you would like to set up auto-top up, you can sign up here, or apply at the AXS stations.

I also suggest that you download these two apps to benefit from your ez-link card:

• Download the EZ-link Activate app on your smartphone to track your transaction history, check your balance, block your card if you lose it, or deregister cards. I find this incredibly convenient when my balance is too low, so I am not stuck with no credit while trying to catch the MRT!
• Earn rewards as you travel with your ez-link card! All you have to do is link your card to the Perx app on your smartphone, and earn points for every trip you make. Once you have collected enough points, you can redeem them for a variety of rewards. If you’re a frequent traveler like me, you can gain rewards in no time!

Answer for S$200 budget travel

Given that you don’t care about things like eating expensive dishes (chili crab, international buffet at a 5-star hotel), shopping for branded fashion at Orchard’s malls, and visiting places with costly entry tickets such as Universal Studio. All you want in your trip to Singapore is to breath in the local air, taste local street food, take in the stunning sights, feel the daily life and culture. If that is the case, your S$200 budget can help you survive in Singapore 4 to 5 days.

Let’s do a rough calculation of the likely cost.

SLEEP: Get yourself a bed at a backpacker hostel. Checkout those cheap hostels that have bed options ranging from S$12 to S$20. Let say you choose one at $20/bed/day. So you need to spend S$20 per day for your accommodation.

EAT: Most backpackers in Singapore provide guests with free breakfast. If your hostel offers you instant noodles or sandwiches at its pantry, eat the food before heading out and save cost. You just need to pay for lunches and dinners. Food courts (hawker centre as locals called them) are where to have your meal deliciously and cheap. A dish there costs from S$3 to S$5. You can eat all the must-tries like chicken rice, laksa, hokkien mee and fried kuay toew at those reasonable prices (Singapore standards). So your S$10 budget can buy you enough food for a day.

TRANSPORT: Riding MRT and bus to save cost. Buy an Ezlink card to pay transport fees. A ride on MRT and bus costs from S$0.78 to S$2.03 and S$0.79 to S$2.07 respectively when you pay via Ezlink card. So walk when you can walk, catch a bus or MRT train when you can’t, and a budget of S$10 would be enough for a day.

SEE AND DO: There are a lot of free things to see and do in Singapore. Watching the daily life of locals on streets, shopping mall and wet markets won’t cost you any penny. No one ask you to pay when you enjoy the city landscapes and parks. The amazing light show at Marina Bay Sand is also free. There are enough of free things for you to enjoy in your a-few-day trip to Singapore.

According to the above calculation, S$40 is enough for a day surviving in the expensive Singapore. Your S$200 enables you to enjoy a 5-day stay.

Does a budget traveler need to buy souvenirs? If the answer is ‘yes’, then just stay up 4 day and reserve your 1-day budget for souvenirs. Buy the 3 or 4 for $10 items when you are visiting Chinatown and Bugis street. Follow this link for more details.

10 New and Upcoming Attractions in Singapore

Whether it is rides that get your adrenaline shooting, green spaces that connect you to nature, unreal shopping experiences, or museums that engage your mind, Singapore has it all and more. Here are some new, not-so-hyped, and about-to-open attractions in 2017.

Bungee Jumping at Sentosa: High on adrenaline

Come August and you can jump off a 50-metre tall tower on Siloso Beach. Alternatively, if you would prefer being suspended at high speeds on a Giant Swing, go down a tall tower, or walk across an aptly named Skybridge – you can do all of those too. A new and extremely exciting addition is the AJ Hackett-isation of Sentosa Island, high on adrenaline and fearlessness.

Where: Sentosa

Windsor Nature Park: Walk the trails

Another park dedicated to Singapore’s abundant natural heritage, Windsor Nature Park is 75 hectares of greenery connected to the Central Catchment Nature Reserve.

Visitors are treated to nature walks on trails that are lush with rare native plants or can explore artificially created marsh habitats developed in natural terrain and planted with reeds and other native growth. The park even has a sub-canopy walk and few freshwater streams that go through it. There are workshops for visitors who may be keen to know about the conservation efforts of Singapore’s natural heritage.

Where: 30 Venus Drive, Singapore 573858

How much: Free

Learning Forest: A trip to Jurassic Park

When a century-old forest is restored into wetland and lowland forests, it is called the Learning Forest. There is a lot of knowledge to be gleaned from this this re-shaped patch of wild that is the size of 15 football fields. Observe native trees and a thick forest from a network of boardwalks and raised walkways, lie down on a rope bed and look up at the ancient canopy, and check out the over 700 species of plants and 100 types of birds. It is back to nature big time at the Learning Forest.

Where: 753 Tyersall Ave Singapore 257700

How much: Free

Flight Experience Singapore: This is your captain speaking!

This is where all your fantasies of piloting an aircraft can be realised. At this HD flight simulator with extremely real visuals, you get to choose from thousands of airports to take-off and land at. Give it a shot, fly that Boeing for a bit, and be the captain for a day!

Where: 30 Raffles Ave, Singapore 039803

How much: S$175 onwards

Note: Book your tickets online with your HSBC Revolution Card and get 5x Rewards Points.

Excite Your August 2017 with These 10 Events in Singapore

August is always an exciting month in Singapore. It is the month when Singaporeans celebrate National Day on the 9^th of August. Visitors and locals alike look forward to the annual parade that highlights the national holiday.

Aside from this historic date, there are many other exciting events to look forward to in Singapore this August 2017. Check out the list below that includes fun activities for people of all ages and various interests.

Singapore MX Beach Race 2017

Catch thrilling motocross action at the Singapore MX Beach Race 2017! Riders from all ages will compete in their respective categories at the sandy shores of Tanjong Beach. This year’s race course is designed by world renowned course designer and former Dominican Republic National Champion, Pablo Toribio. The event is supported by the Singapore Tourism Board and Sentosa.

Foo Fighters Concert

Grammy award winner, Foo Fighters, returns to Singapore after more than two decades with a one-night only concert at the National Stadium. Catch Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett and Pat Smear perform their smashing rock hits like “This is a Call”, “Best of You”, “Everlong”, and many more!

Top 5 Reliable Locksmith Services in Singapore 2025

Only when we are locked out of our home or car, then we know how important it is the help of a locksmith. In that situation, a skillful locksmith can be our “superman”.

Bookmark this list [updated 2025] as it can be helpful when that unwanted time happens. Use the list by scanning through all the service providers for a quick idea of what they can do and their strongest locksmith services. Then give the most matched locksmiths a phone call.

Don’t forget to take photos of your door or car lock(s), you will need them later – a locksmith will have a look at those photos, visually assess the lock(s) and give you a price quote.

See also: Top 5 Most Reliable Door Repair Services in Singapore

De Master Locksmith

SERVICES: This 30-year history company offers a wide range of locksmith services, including:

• 24 Hours Emergency Locksmith Services
• Replacement of All Kinds of Lock-set
• Replacement of Glass Door Lock for Shop Houses and Commercial Malls
• Supply Lock-sets for Homes and Businesses
• Vehicle Unlocking
• Programming of Additional Transponder Automotive Key
• Safe Opening Services
• Key Duplication Services

PRICING: Car door unlocking from $80

Locksmith Services Singapore

SERVICES: Locksmith Services Singapore has a long list of locksmith tasks they can perform. The most popular ones are listed here:

• Emergency Lock-outs for Office, Home and Motor
• Installing New Locks
• Lock Changing
• Key-alike and Master-key Systems
• High Security Locks
• Keys Replacement and Duplicate
• Locksmith services for Safes, Luggage, Briefcases, Cabinets and Drawers ad Mailboxes

SPECIALIZED IN: Emergency lock out service

PRICING: Main door unlocking from $70 (transportation fee included)

CONTACT: Call 93821637

« Previous Page — Next Page »