It is all about FOOD!
This char kway teow stall featured in the article below is my favorite.
It is manned by an enderly gentleman and an elderly lady.
http://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/fab-four-amoy-street-food-centre-094028927.html
Kway Teow is a kind of rice vermicelli which is made flattened and bigger.
Char means stir fry
Char Kway Teow is the name of the dish, that is, stir fry kway teow topped with eggs, chinese sausage, cockels, and added with lime zest and chillies. It uses pork lards, so it is not halal.
Cheers!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Merry Christmas 2011
Merry Christmas!
Christmas theme decor from Tampines One
Christmas theme decor from Tampines One
"Rudolph" the reindeer from my dentist office
Terminal 2 Departure Hall, Changi Airport
Terminal 2 Departure Hall, Changi Airport
Terminal 2 Departure Hall, Changi Airport
Terminal 3 Departure Hall, Changi Airport
Terminal 1 Departure Hall, Changi Airport
Terminal 1 Departure Hall, Changi Airport
Takashimaya
Tampines Mall
Carolling at Orchard Central (Mall)
Christmas Tree above th gazebo where they sang the carols
Christmas Shopping Display, OC
Giant watch frame, OC
Gingerbread House, OC
Living Hall, OC
Postcard OC
Reindeer, OC
Giant Photo Framce, OC
The Stage, OC
The Stage, OC
Hershey's Store at Tampines Mall
Fairmont Hotel
Robinsons at Raffles City
Santa Claus, Harborfront Centre
Atrium, Paragon
Paragon
Takashimaya B1
Rilakkuma, Takashimaya
Metro, Paragon
Metro, Paragon
Christmas Lights Up at Orhard Road
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Worst week in Singapore subway history
Last week commuters experienced the worst week of trains disruption of services in Singapore.
I decided not to do Christmas shopping in Orchard Road due to that reason. I do not want to end up as trapped passenger or squeezed myself in a crowded bus
The Chronology
On 14 Dec 2011 the Circle Line broke down in the morning. I experienced myself when I was waiting at the platform in Payalebar station.
http://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/-Train-disruptions-yahoofinancesgwp-4224888186.html?x=0
On 15 Dec 2011 it was the worst incident in the history of SMRT.
It was the North South Line took turn to break down.
The commuters even broke the window since there was no air in the train and few passengers had fainted. Some were forced to walk on the tracks.
Many people were stranded in MRT stations. They could not board taxies which were fully booked, traffic jams, and the buses deployed were not enough to accomodate these stranded passengers.
http://www.smrt.com.sg/main/news_details.asp
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/train-faults-on-north-south-line-between-bishan-and-marina-bay-stations.html
On 17 Dec 2011, again the North-South line was broken down and only up after 1.30pm although it was announced in the previous night news it would resume at 10am.
Again on 18 Dec 2011 the train services East-West Line, North-South Line were halted until 11.30am.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/singapore-rattled-week-subway-breakdowns-083516296.html
Though this time they offered free shuttle services to passengers in some affected areas.
It is somewhat became agenda in the politics arena in Singapore
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/workers--party--deeply-concerned--over-train-disruptions.html
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/full-inspection-will-delay-train-service-on-sunday.html;_ylt=AsTAE6FMuGBDcUT3JMrgPr0BV8d_;_ylu=X3oDMTR0NW91N3JvBGNjb2RlA2N0LmMEbWl0A01vc3QgUG9wdWxhciBBcnRpY2xlcwRwa2cDMTUwNDFlYjktMjFhMi0zNWY3LWIxYmEtMTcxMDQ2YTUyNjdjBHBvcwMzBHNlYwNNZWRpYUJMaXN0TWl4ZWRNb3N0UG9wdWxhckNBBHZlcgM0MmNiYmU5YS0yOTUwLTExZTEtYmI5YS1hYjlmNjQ4YjdiN2E-;_ylg=X3oDMTMyM2xqc2E5BGludGwDc2cEbGFuZwNlbi1zZwRwc3RhaWQDZDFjMGU5N2ItNjQ0Zi0zZTg2LWI0ZTItOGI3MGZkNzUwODM5BHBzdGNhdANzaW5nYXBvcmUEcHQDc3RvcnlwYWdlBHRlc3QD;_ylv=3
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/clamour-grows-for-smrt-ceo-to-step-down.html
Today SMRT shares traded at SGX (Singapore Exchange) drops to 1.755, and at 11.35am it is traded at 1.77.
http://www.sgx.com/
Now it is festive period when Orchard Road and malls in the city district are filled with shoppers.
I wonder how much "loss" the shops endured during those breakdown period.
Should SMRT held responsible? I believe SMRT should have their own KPIs in justifying their performances including the remuneration package if its highly paid CEO?
These recent incidents would only feed the sentiment of the growing numbers of grumbling passengers.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/blame-smrt-corporate-culture-lta-lack-oversight-100328677.html
Looking back....
The MRT often broke down in the morning rush hour in recent months.
Just before the Singapore F1 GP in September 2011 there were a number of broke down in the Circle Line. In the past two years I commuted from Payalebar to Jurong East, I experienced many delays of trains eventhough just for a couple of minutes, and sometimes the train halted half way at the tracks between Buona Vista to Queenstown, and from Lavender to Cityhall.
I decided not to do Christmas shopping in Orchard Road due to that reason. I do not want to end up as trapped passenger or squeezed myself in a crowded bus
The Chronology
On 14 Dec 2011 the Circle Line broke down in the morning. I experienced myself when I was waiting at the platform in Payalebar station.
http://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/-Train-disruptions-yahoofinancesgwp-4224888186.html?x=0
On 15 Dec 2011 it was the worst incident in the history of SMRT.
It was the North South Line took turn to break down.
The commuters even broke the window since there was no air in the train and few passengers had fainted. Some were forced to walk on the tracks.
Many people were stranded in MRT stations. They could not board taxies which were fully booked, traffic jams, and the buses deployed were not enough to accomodate these stranded passengers.
http://www.smrt.com.sg/main/news_details.asp
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/train-faults-on-north-south-line-between-bishan-and-marina-bay-stations.html
On 17 Dec 2011, again the North-South line was broken down and only up after 1.30pm although it was announced in the previous night news it would resume at 10am.
Again on 18 Dec 2011 the train services East-West Line, North-South Line were halted until 11.30am.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/singapore-rattled-week-subway-breakdowns-083516296.html
Though this time they offered free shuttle services to passengers in some affected areas.
It is somewhat became agenda in the politics arena in Singapore
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/workers--party--deeply-concerned--over-train-disruptions.html
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/full-inspection-will-delay-train-service-on-sunday.html;_ylt=AsTAE6FMuGBDcUT3JMrgPr0BV8d_;_ylu=X3oDMTR0NW91N3JvBGNjb2RlA2N0LmMEbWl0A01vc3QgUG9wdWxhciBBcnRpY2xlcwRwa2cDMTUwNDFlYjktMjFhMi0zNWY3LWIxYmEtMTcxMDQ2YTUyNjdjBHBvcwMzBHNlYwNNZWRpYUJMaXN0TWl4ZWRNb3N0UG9wdWxhckNBBHZlcgM0MmNiYmU5YS0yOTUwLTExZTEtYmI5YS1hYjlmNjQ4YjdiN2E-;_ylg=X3oDMTMyM2xqc2E5BGludGwDc2cEbGFuZwNlbi1zZwRwc3RhaWQDZDFjMGU5N2ItNjQ0Zi0zZTg2LWI0ZTItOGI3MGZkNzUwODM5BHBzdGNhdANzaW5nYXBvcmUEcHQDc3RvcnlwYWdlBHRlc3QD;_ylv=3
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/clamour-grows-for-smrt-ceo-to-step-down.html
Today SMRT shares traded at SGX (Singapore Exchange) drops to 1.755, and at 11.35am it is traded at 1.77.
http://www.sgx.com/
Now it is festive period when Orchard Road and malls in the city district are filled with shoppers.
I wonder how much "loss" the shops endured during those breakdown period.
Should SMRT held responsible? I believe SMRT should have their own KPIs in justifying their performances including the remuneration package if its highly paid CEO?
These recent incidents would only feed the sentiment of the growing numbers of grumbling passengers.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/blame-smrt-corporate-culture-lta-lack-oversight-100328677.html
Looking back....
The MRT often broke down in the morning rush hour in recent months.
Just before the Singapore F1 GP in September 2011 there were a number of broke down in the Circle Line. In the past two years I commuted from Payalebar to Jurong East, I experienced many delays of trains eventhough just for a couple of minutes, and sometimes the train halted half way at the tracks between Buona Vista to Queenstown, and from Lavender to Cityhall.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Travel Packing Tips
I usually pack those necessities like medicine (paracetamol, diarrhoea, ointment) in my backpack together with a bottle of water, foldable umbrella, energy bars, sunblock, and a cap.
Passport, monies, credit card, identification card will be slotted in a travel wallet.
All these will be stuffed in the largest compartment.
My mobile iphone will be stored in my PDA leather wallet and placed in the second compartment.
While the front compartment will contain wet tissue, candies, some coins and notes, mini map, hotel address, and candies.
Carry a mini strap bag to stuff it with some spare changes and notes of the country i am visiting besides train/bus card for comfy purpose.
Always remember to separate some monies in wallet, bag, and probably keep a secret pouch in clothes you wear for the day just in case of theft or being careless.
I often bring along a bigger luggage.
This is one thing I need to work it out since the airlines charge for overweight baggage since I am often bringing too many clothes when traveling.
Usually I fold my clothes in ziplock bags, not rolling it, to prevent more creases.
Pack undergarments in a box made of material similar to my backpack albeit in softer material.
Chargers are packed separately and ensure the cables are not entangled with others.
Cosmetics, cotton, cotton buds, shower items (all in travel size) are packed in smaller ziplock bags
Here are some readings on travel tips
Roll your clothes to save a space
http://www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips/packing-and-accessories/packing-tips
Samsonite's article
http://www.samsonite.com.sg/tip-packing.html
21 Tips to Help You Pack for a Trip
http://www.travellerspoint.com/packing-tips.cfm
Pack different clothes for meeting up with different people
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/06/business/06PACK.html
Leave the sink at home...
http://www.webwombat.com.au/travel/articles/pack.htm
6 Tips for Wrinkle-Free Packing
http://www.fodors.com/news/story_1449.html
Packing Lists and Packing Tips
http://www.travelsense.org/tips/packingtips.cfm
happy packing...
Passport, monies, credit card, identification card will be slotted in a travel wallet.
All these will be stuffed in the largest compartment.
My mobile iphone will be stored in my PDA leather wallet and placed in the second compartment.
While the front compartment will contain wet tissue, candies, some coins and notes, mini map, hotel address, and candies.
Carry a mini strap bag to stuff it with some spare changes and notes of the country i am visiting besides train/bus card for comfy purpose.
Always remember to separate some monies in wallet, bag, and probably keep a secret pouch in clothes you wear for the day just in case of theft or being careless.
I often bring along a bigger luggage.
This is one thing I need to work it out since the airlines charge for overweight baggage since I am often bringing too many clothes when traveling.
Usually I fold my clothes in ziplock bags, not rolling it, to prevent more creases.
Pack undergarments in a box made of material similar to my backpack albeit in softer material.
Chargers are packed separately and ensure the cables are not entangled with others.
Cosmetics, cotton, cotton buds, shower items (all in travel size) are packed in smaller ziplock bags
Here are some readings on travel tips
Roll your clothes to save a space
http://www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips/packing-and-accessories/packing-tips
Samsonite's article
http://www.samsonite.com.sg/tip-packing.html
21 Tips to Help You Pack for a Trip
http://www.travellerspoint.com/packing-tips.cfm
Pack different clothes for meeting up with different people
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/06/business/06PACK.html
Leave the sink at home...
http://www.webwombat.com.au/travel/articles/pack.htm
6 Tips for Wrinkle-Free Packing
http://www.fodors.com/news/story_1449.html
Packing Lists and Packing Tips
http://www.travelsense.org/tips/packingtips.cfm
happy packing...
Transportation modes in Singapore
Most people commute using public transport on their daily lives.
There are two major modes - subway and bus services.
SBS Transit is the major public bus line.
http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/
This is the journey planner
http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/journeyplan/step1.aspx
SMRT is another operator of bus services particularly in north west and north east area besides taxi services. It is a listed company in SGX.
http://www.smrtbuses.com.sg/ebusguide/busguide.asp
The subway in Singapore is called MRT (Mass Rapid Train)
This is the current subway network
http://www.smrt.com.sg/trains/network_map.asp
From Changi Airport passenger could be able to board it to the other part of Singapore by alighting in Tanah Merah interchange and board the West bound train (denotes with green line) if commuting to the North, South, Central, and West area.
The North South line is denoted in red line, while the North East line is denoted in purple line, and the latest Circle Line connecting East, Central to the Southwest part of Singapore.
The major interchange stations are Dhoby Ghaut, Raffles Place, Cityhall, Serangoon, Outram Park, and Payalebar.
The timeliness of trains and buses in Singapore could not be compared with those in Japan
This is the future plan of Singapore subway network
Below is the link of taxi companies in Singapore
http://www.taxisingapore.com/
For those willing to pay here here are more fancy taxies
http://www.limousinecab.com/
Below is the link - I really have no idea how accurate it is since ComfortDelgro just announced to increase its taxi fares
http://www.worldtaximeter.com/singapore
http://www.cdgtaxi.com.sg/news_current_year.mvn?year=2011&cid=2444701
Personally I feel that hiring a cab in Singapore is not that costly if compares it with other developed nations such as Japan and Australia.
One good thing is CDG keeps up with technology i.e passenger could use Iphone Apps to book a cab (provided I know the full address of the building and the pick up area) instead of jamming the operator line desperately looking for a cab during a rainy day or a peak hour.
Happy commuting!
There are two major modes - subway and bus services.
SBS Transit is the major public bus line.
http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/
This is the journey planner
http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/journeyplan/step1.aspx
SMRT is another operator of bus services particularly in north west and north east area besides taxi services. It is a listed company in SGX.
http://www.smrtbuses.com.sg/ebusguide/busguide.asp
The subway in Singapore is called MRT (Mass Rapid Train)
This is the current subway network
http://www.smrt.com.sg/trains/network_map.asp
From Changi Airport passenger could be able to board it to the other part of Singapore by alighting in Tanah Merah interchange and board the West bound train (denotes with green line) if commuting to the North, South, Central, and West area.
The North South line is denoted in red line, while the North East line is denoted in purple line, and the latest Circle Line connecting East, Central to the Southwest part of Singapore.
The major interchange stations are Dhoby Ghaut, Raffles Place, Cityhall, Serangoon, Outram Park, and Payalebar.
The timeliness of trains and buses in Singapore could not be compared with those in Japan
This is the future plan of Singapore subway network
Below is the link of taxi companies in Singapore
http://www.taxisingapore.com/
For those willing to pay here here are more fancy taxies
http://www.limousinecab.com/
Below is the link - I really have no idea how accurate it is since ComfortDelgro just announced to increase its taxi fares
http://www.worldtaximeter.com/singapore
http://www.cdgtaxi.com.sg/news_current_year.mvn?year=2011&cid=2444701
Personally I feel that hiring a cab in Singapore is not that costly if compares it with other developed nations such as Japan and Australia.
One good thing is CDG keeps up with technology i.e passenger could use Iphone Apps to book a cab (provided I know the full address of the building and the pick up area) instead of jamming the operator line desperately looking for a cab during a rainy day or a peak hour.
Happy commuting!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Istana
Istana is the official presidential resident in Singapore.
Inside the compound there is a lake, presidential office, pond, garden, and huge park.
Every year there is an open house day where public could visit it for free.
Foreigner could enter by paying SGD 1 only.
http://www.istana.gov.sg/content/istana/istana/istanaopenhouse.html
The location is at Orchard Road, to be precise it is next to Plaza Singapura.
Inside the compound there is a lake, presidential office, pond, garden, and huge park.
Every year there is an open house day where public could visit it for free.
Foreigner could enter by paying SGD 1 only.
http://www.istana.gov.sg/content/istana/istana/istanaopenhouse.html
The location is at Orchard Road, to be precise it is next to Plaza Singapura.
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