Category Archives: singapore

Hello Singapore! Part 1

We were set to leave on the 17th December. On the day itself, I’ve already mostly packed my luggage but for a few things like mekap and toiletries. But I also did not want to come back to a messy … Continue reading

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A week passed by

Am in Singapore for about a week now. It was a rather simple affair when we exited the customs with my family greeting an exhausted Cart and I at the airport. Regardless, I was looking here and there on our … Continue reading

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Streetview comes to Singapore!

Yay! After being jealous for the longest time that there is streetview for Rome, Google Streetview is now available for Singapore! I just realised it this morning as DK was twittering about it. Its really easy to navigate : First … Continue reading

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Me? Having lunch with the minister?

Early this week, Lynn contacted me about a Singaporeans meet with the minister. And the first thing that came to mind was, “Me? A minister wants to have lunch with a small fry like me?” Regardless, the desire of meeting … Continue reading

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Maria Hertogh dies at 72 from leukaemia

Maria Bertha Hertogh died recently at 72 years old from Leukaemia. To put it simply, Maria Hertogh was a Dutch girl who was adopted and brought up by a Malay lady, Che Aminah for several years in the 1940s. By … Continue reading

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Singapore Garden Festival makes me want to roll around in their displays

Last week, I was at the Singapore Garden Festival. After missing the first one in December 2006, I told myself that I should make an effort to view the one this year When I reached Suntec City, there were already … Continue reading

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To the caller who suggested that the Anthem be changed to English

I was listening to the Talkback segment on 938live and the topic of the day was “Are Singaporeans disrespectful to the National Anthem?” and a few minutes later, I heard you call in this morning to air your views. You … Continue reading

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