Population 4.99m
The population of Singapore at the end of June stood at 4.99 million according to the 2009 Population Trends report.
The Department of Statistics report, issued on Monday, also showed that there were 3.73 million Singapore residents and 1.25 million non-residents.
Singapore Residents and Permanent Residents formed 75% of the population, with the resident population growing 2.55% in 2009, from the 3.1% total growth over the previous year.
News courtesy of CNA
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1007789/1/.html
Ez-link card replacement
Free 1-to-1 exchange of old cards to new cards will be ending on Wednesday (30 Sept 2009)
Commuters can also buy a new adult ezlink card from Thursday, however they are subjected to pay S$5 for the cost of the card.
844,000 people visited Singapore in August
The number of visitors to Singapore reached 844,000 in August, down 0.7 per cent over the same period last year. The year-on-year decline was the smallest this year.
Indonesia, Australia, China, India and Malaysia were Singapore's top five visitor-generating markets. Visitors from the five countries accounted for 47.6 per cent of total visitor arrivals for the month.
The biggest increase in visitor numbers came from Malaysia, followed by Hong Kong. Arrivals from Malaysia rose 40 per cent on-year to 62,000, while 36,000 travellers arrived from Hong Kong, up 34.7 per cent.
News courtesy of CNA
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1007816/1/.html
Everyone has their own set of tips to make their Formula 1 experience in Singapore more enjoyable, but getting the best out of the big sporting event will require some planning.
Support races start as early as 3pm, but it is best to avoid driving to the Marina Bay F1 Grand Prix venue. One is encouraged to take advantage of public transport and allow extra time for security screening.
"Just walk around during the practice a little bit. Don't sit all the time. Take your camera," one spectator advised.
Navigating around the 5.1-kilometre street circuit will also be more enjoyable when you are dressed in comfortable attire. "Short pants and track shoes. I think T-shirts are the best," another offered.
While some fans may enjoy the roar of the engines, others may prefer to block it out with earplugs.
Most of the F1 race track is exposed to the natural elements, so spectators are expected to make their own preparations for bad weather.
However, spectators are not advised to carry umbrellas because they could endanger the lives of F1 drivers if they get blown onto the race track.
Ponchos are recommended instead to ensure that the F1 race remains a safe experience for all those involved.
With an expected crowd of some 80,000 spectators, organisers said clearing out of the venue could take up to two hours.
To pass time, viewers could stay on and enjoy performances by Singapore and international artistes within the circuit park.
News courtesy of Channel Newsasia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1007467/1/.html
Deepavali date for year 2009 has been changed to October 17, Saturday. Instead of November 15, Sunday.
With effect from 14 Sep 2009, the Singapore-Malaysian 2nd Link toll plaza (Malaysian side) accepts only Touch n Go cards for toll payment. Touch n Go cards can be purchased at the toll plaza.
This Taoist temple, erected in 1821 by seamen grateful for safe passage, stands where Singapore's waterfront used to be before reclamation. The materials used to construct the temple are truly international, with ironwork from Scotland, tiles from England and the Netherlands, and towering granite pillars entwined with dragons from China. Many ancestral tablets stand in the courtyard, and massive lions stand guard at the doors.
