Tickets to be won to catch Changi Airport Race on Sep 5
The Changi Airport Race, dubbed the race of a lifetime between a jetliner and a car, will take place on September 5.
A first in Asia, the race between a Jett8 Boeing 747 aircraft and a Porsche 911GT3 Carrera Cup will determine the speed king of the runaway. The race car is now on display at the airport's Terminal 3 Departure Hall.
Members of the public have until August 31 to win tickets to watch the Changi Airport Race by spending a minimum of S$30 in a single receipt in Terminals 1, 2 or 3 to qualify for the lucky draw.
News courtesy of Channel Newsasia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/450104/1/.html
Sunday 23 August 2009
Jetstar Asia expansion
Jetstar Asia expands fleet and routes to keep up with competition
Singapore-based budget airline Jetstar Asia is taking steps to catch up with other low-cost carriers.
It is adding three new Airbus A320 planes to its fleet in Singapore by early 2010. This will expand its current capacity by 46 per cent.
Currently, Jetstar operates seven Airbus A320 planes to 17 destinations from Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal 1. It hopes to add two new countries to its routes by the year-end.
News courtesy of Channel Newsasia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/450077/1/.html
Singapore-based budget airline Jetstar Asia is taking steps to catch up with other low-cost carriers.It is adding three new Airbus A320 planes to its fleet in Singapore by early 2010. This will expand its current capacity by 46 per cent.
Currently, Jetstar operates seven Airbus A320 planes to 17 destinations from Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal 1. It hopes to add two new countries to its routes by the year-end.
News courtesy of Channel Newsasia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/450077/1/.html
12th H1N1-related death
Singapore reports 12th H1N1-related death
A 41-year-old male foreigner is Singapore's latest H1N1-related fatality, and the 12th so far.
The Health Ministry said the man had a history of diabetes. The cause of his death at Tan Tock Seng Hospital was certified as pneumonia due to H1N1 flu infection.
News courtesy of Channel Newsasia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1000040/1/.html
A 41-year-old male foreigner is Singapore's latest H1N1-related fatality, and the 12th so far.
The Health Ministry said the man had a history of diabetes. The cause of his death at Tan Tock Seng Hospital was certified as pneumonia due to H1N1 flu infection.
News courtesy of Channel Newsasia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1000040/1/.html
Tuesday 18 August 2009
Public Transport to the Zoo
Public Transport to the Zoo and Night Safari
Solution 1
Alight at Ang Mo Kio station (NS16) and take bus service 138.
Solution 2
Alight at Choa Chu Kang station (BP1/NS4) and take bus service 927.
Solution 3
Alight at Woodlands station (NS9) and take bus service 926 (operates only on Sundays and Public Holidays).
-Information subjected to change without prior notification-
Solution 1
Alight at Ang Mo Kio station (NS16) and take bus service 138.
Solution 2
Alight at Choa Chu Kang station (BP1/NS4) and take bus service 927.
Solution 3
Alight at Woodlands station (NS9) and take bus service 926 (operates only on Sundays and Public Holidays).
-Information subjected to change without prior notification-
Sunday 9 August 2009
Singapore Map and History exhibition
Vignettes in Time: Singapore Map and History Through the Centuries
Featuring the collections of National Library Singapore and Lim Shao Bin
Exhibition Area, Level 10, National Library Building
1 August - 31 October 2009
10am to 9pm (except Public Holidays)
Featuring the collections of National Library Singapore and Lim Shao Bin
Exhibition Area, Level 10, National Library Building
1 August - 31 October 2009
10am to 9pm (except Public Holidays)
ion Orchard
Latest shopping centre in Orchard - ion OrchardLocated right above Orchard MRT Station
Website
www.ionorchard.com
Friday 7 August 2009
Largest national flag
Largest national flag on top of Tiger Sky Tower in Sentosa
The National Day celebrations have reached a new high in Singapore.
A massive Singapore flag is flying from the top of the Tiger Sky Tower in Sentosa, which is Asia’s tallest free—standing observatory tower.
The nation’s largest flag spans over 700 square metres, larger than a basketball court. Made of lightweight material, it weighs about 45 kg.
News courtesy of Channel Newsasia
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20090806/tap-237-largest-national-flag-top-tiger-231650b.html
The National Day celebrations have reached a new high in Singapore.
A massive Singapore flag is flying from the top of the Tiger Sky Tower in Sentosa, which is Asia’s tallest free—standing observatory tower.
The nation’s largest flag spans over 700 square metres, larger than a basketball court. Made of lightweight material, it weighs about 45 kg.
News courtesy of Channel Newsasia
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20090806/tap-237-largest-national-flag-top-tiger-231650b.html
Haze back in Singapore
Haze back in Singapore as 50 hot spots detected in Sumatra
The haze is back in Singapore and you can expect more hazy days ahead. Smoke haze shrouded Singapore on Thursday morning, with an acrid burning smell hanging in the air.
And the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI), which measures the air quality in Singapore, was around 60 on Thursday. Though this is still in the moderate range, it is however slightly higher than Wednesday’s reading of 52.
News courtesy of Channel Newsasia
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20090806/tap-289-haze-singapore-50-hot-spots-dete-231650b.html
The haze is back in Singapore and you can expect more hazy days ahead. Smoke haze shrouded Singapore on Thursday morning, with an acrid burning smell hanging in the air.
And the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI), which measures the air quality in Singapore, was around 60 on Thursday. Though this is still in the moderate range, it is however slightly higher than Wednesday’s reading of 52.
News courtesy of Channel Newsasia
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20090806/tap-289-haze-singapore-50-hot-spots-dete-231650b.html
Thursday 6 August 2009
Travel advisory
Travellers advised to plan journey when using land checkpoints
With the National Day holiday coming up on 9 August 2009, traffic flow through the land checkpoints at Woodlands and Tuas is expected to be heavy over the coming long weekend. For departures, the traffic build-up is expected to start from Thursday (6 August). For arrivals, traffic is expected to be particularly heavy on Sunday and Monday (9 and 10 August). Travellers intending to use the land checkpoints during the peak periods should take note of the following messages.
Travellers Have a Part to Play
2 The best way to avoid the congestion is to adjust your travel plans and avoid the peak periods altogether. With enhanced security checks, traffic build-up is inevitable, particularly when a large number of travellers want to use the checkpoints at the same time.
3 If you really need to travel during the peak periods, you can play a part to ease congestion at the land checkpoints by maintaining lane discipline. To avoid the congestion at the checkpoints, you are also encouraged to car-pool or make use of public transport. Singaporean travellers with valid passports and who are registered with the National Registration Office can use the eIACS (Enhanced Immigration Automated Clearance System) lanes at the Bus Halls for immigration clearance. The eIACS allows you to clear immigration through automated lanes within 12 seconds at no additional cost.
4 Travellers are reminded to ensure that they are carrying their own passports before presenting themselves for immigration clearance at the checkpoints. ICA has detected a number of cases where travellers presented the wrong passports for immigration clearance. This has affected clearance efficiency and caused inconvenience to other travellers.
5 In addition, travellers should also make sure that they do not bring unlawful or prohibited goods into Singapore. The list of controlled and prohibited items is set out on ICA’s website http://www.ica.gov.sg.
Traffic Information
6 Travellers departing Singapore by land will be able to know in advance the traffic situation at Tuas and Woodlands Checkpoint from the LTA's Expressway Monitoring & Advisory System (EMAS) installed along AYE and BKE respectively. You can also call the traffic information hotline at 6863-0117, listen to TrafficWatch on the radio or visit LTA's One Motoring website (http://www.onemotoring.com.sg) to check on the latest traffic conditions at the land checkpoints before embarking on your journey.
Security is Our Utmost Concern
7 Our borders are our first line of defence in safeguarding Singapore's security. The enhanced security checks are critical to our nation’s security. ICA will put in every effort and continue to take the necessary measures to improve clearance efficiency as much as possible without compromising security. We seek your understanding and cooperation, as your security is our utmost concern.
IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
4 August 2009
With the National Day holiday coming up on 9 August 2009, traffic flow through the land checkpoints at Woodlands and Tuas is expected to be heavy over the coming long weekend. For departures, the traffic build-up is expected to start from Thursday (6 August). For arrivals, traffic is expected to be particularly heavy on Sunday and Monday (9 and 10 August). Travellers intending to use the land checkpoints during the peak periods should take note of the following messages.
Travellers Have a Part to Play
2 The best way to avoid the congestion is to adjust your travel plans and avoid the peak periods altogether. With enhanced security checks, traffic build-up is inevitable, particularly when a large number of travellers want to use the checkpoints at the same time.
3 If you really need to travel during the peak periods, you can play a part to ease congestion at the land checkpoints by maintaining lane discipline. To avoid the congestion at the checkpoints, you are also encouraged to car-pool or make use of public transport. Singaporean travellers with valid passports and who are registered with the National Registration Office can use the eIACS (Enhanced Immigration Automated Clearance System) lanes at the Bus Halls for immigration clearance. The eIACS allows you to clear immigration through automated lanes within 12 seconds at no additional cost.
4 Travellers are reminded to ensure that they are carrying their own passports before presenting themselves for immigration clearance at the checkpoints. ICA has detected a number of cases where travellers presented the wrong passports for immigration clearance. This has affected clearance efficiency and caused inconvenience to other travellers.
5 In addition, travellers should also make sure that they do not bring unlawful or prohibited goods into Singapore. The list of controlled and prohibited items is set out on ICA’s website http://www.ica.gov.sg.
Traffic Information
6 Travellers departing Singapore by land will be able to know in advance the traffic situation at Tuas and Woodlands Checkpoint from the LTA's Expressway Monitoring & Advisory System (EMAS) installed along AYE and BKE respectively. You can also call the traffic information hotline at 6863-0117, listen to TrafficWatch on the radio or visit LTA's One Motoring website (http://www.onemotoring.com.sg) to check on the latest traffic conditions at the land checkpoints before embarking on your journey.
Security is Our Utmost Concern
7 Our borders are our first line of defence in safeguarding Singapore's security. The enhanced security checks are critical to our nation’s security. ICA will put in every effort and continue to take the necessary measures to improve clearance efficiency as much as possible without compromising security. We seek your understanding and cooperation, as your security is our utmost concern.
IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
4 August 2009
Botanic Gardens expansion
Singapore Botanic Gardens to be expanded with new parkland
Singapore's Botanic Gardens will be expanded with the addition of a new parkland.
National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan said a 9.8-hectare parkland at Tyersall Avenue will be added to the Gardens.
This parkland will form a seamless extension to the west of the Gardens, bringing the total area of the Botanic Gardens to almost 74 hectares.
And there will be a new arboretum on the parkland. The Tyersall addition is slated to be completed by 2012.
Courtesy of Channel Newsasia. For more details, kindly visit the following link
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/446472/1/.html
Singapore's Botanic Gardens will be expanded with the addition of a new parkland.
National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan said a 9.8-hectare parkland at Tyersall Avenue will be added to the Gardens.
This parkland will form a seamless extension to the west of the Gardens, bringing the total area of the Botanic Gardens to almost 74 hectares.
And there will be a new arboretum on the parkland. The Tyersall addition is slated to be completed by 2012.
Courtesy of Channel Newsasia. For more details, kindly visit the following link
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/446472/1/.html
F1 Rocks
F1 Rocks to see stars like Beyonce coming for Singapore GP
Some of the world's biggest music acts will descend on Singapore in September when the city hosts the F1 night race.
They will be taking part in the inaugural F1 Rocks event which was launched in London and Singapore on Tuesday.
Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas and Jacky Cheung are some of the stars that will perform at the US$8 million event.
It will be held at Fort Canning Park from September 24 to 26, and fans will be able to buy tickets which cost from S$150 to S$210.
More details from Channel Newsasia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/446820/1/.html
Some of the world's biggest music acts will descend on Singapore in September when the city hosts the F1 night race.
They will be taking part in the inaugural F1 Rocks event which was launched in London and Singapore on Tuesday.
Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas and Jacky Cheung are some of the stars that will perform at the US$8 million event.
It will be held at Fort Canning Park from September 24 to 26, and fans will be able to buy tickets which cost from S$150 to S$210.
More details from Channel Newsasia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/446820/1/.html
New Customs Tax Payment Kiosk
New Customs Tax Payment Kiosk saves travellers time
Singapore Customs has piloted an innovative new service for payment of duties and Goods & Services Tax (GST) at all Changi Airport terminals with the introduction of the Customs Tax Payment Kiosk.
With this new system, arriving passengers can now choose to make a self-declaration on their taxable items and pay the required duty and GST electronically through the kiosk, without having to visit the Customs Tax Office.
More information available from Channel Newsasia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/447052/1/.html
Singapore Customs has piloted an innovative new service for payment of duties and Goods & Services Tax (GST) at all Changi Airport terminals with the introduction of the Customs Tax Payment Kiosk.
With this new system, arriving passengers can now choose to make a self-declaration on their taxable items and pay the required duty and GST electronically through the kiosk, without having to visit the Customs Tax Office.
More information available from Channel Newsasia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/447052/1/.html
Two more H1N1-related deaths
Two more H1N1-related deaths in Singapore
Two more Influenza A (H1N1) patients have died in Singapore, bringing the total number of H1N1-related deaths in Singapore to eight.
News courtesy of Channel Newsasia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/447227/1/.html
Two more Influenza A (H1N1) patients have died in Singapore, bringing the total number of H1N1-related deaths in Singapore to eight.
News courtesy of Channel Newsasia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/447227/1/.html
Wednesday 5 August 2009
2010 Public Holidays
New Year's Day
Friday
1 January 2010
Chinese New Year
Sunday*
14 February 2010
Monday
15 February 2010
Good Friday
Friday
2 April 2010
Labour Day
Saturday
1 May 2010
Vesak Day
Friday
28 May 2010
National Day
Monday
9 August 2010
Hari Raya Puasa
Friday
10 September 2010
Deepavali
Friday
5 November 2010 **
Hari Raya Haji
Wednesday
17 November 2010
Christmas Day
Saturday
25 December 2010
* As Chinese New Year falls on Sunday 14 February 2010 and Monday 15 February 2010, the next day, Tuesday 16 February 2010, will be a public holiday.
** The date for Deepavali, 5 November 2010, needs to be checked against the Indian Almanac when it is available. Should there be a change in date, the Ministry of Manpower will issue a press release to announce the change.
Friday
1 January 2010
Chinese New Year
Sunday*
14 February 2010
Monday
15 February 2010
Good Friday
Friday
2 April 2010
Labour Day
Saturday
1 May 2010
Vesak Day
Friday
28 May 2010
National Day
Monday
9 August 2010
Hari Raya Puasa
Friday
10 September 2010
Deepavali
Friday
5 November 2010 **
Hari Raya Haji
Wednesday
17 November 2010
Christmas Day
Saturday
25 December 2010
* As Chinese New Year falls on Sunday 14 February 2010 and Monday 15 February 2010, the next day, Tuesday 16 February 2010, will be a public holiday.
** The date for Deepavali, 5 November 2010, needs to be checked against the Indian Almanac when it is available. Should there be a change in date, the Ministry of Manpower will issue a press release to announce the change.
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