Commercial property… Geylang Serai Still Going Strong 17 Jul 2014 It began life as a simple wet market under a zinc roof in 1964, a tumultuous year marked by racial riots. But Geylang Serai Market, which celebrated its 50th birthday…
Lifestyle and Neighbourhood news… New projects adding buzz to Marine Parade 17 Jul 2014 Straits Times 24 Feb 2014 UPCOMING new projects are bringing a new lease of life to Marine Parade, a mature estate in the east with both a cosy beach-town vibe…
Dining… Dakota Crescent – Where time stands still 17 Jul 201417 Jul 2014 A SWANKY new National Stadium rises in Kallang. Two years ago, the nearby Goodman Arts Centre opened its doors to a hip young crowd. One street away, a new condominium…
Commercial property… Flashback: Bedok revamp 17 Jul 2014 Straits Time: Dec 2013 SINGAPORE'S largest estate Bedok is in the middle of a makeover, and residents are cheering the move, saying they hope their estate can finally shed its…
Activities… Establishing Singapore’s First Marine Park 14 Jul 2014 http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=207 Sisters’ Islands Marine Park The Sisters’ Islands Marine Park, which will span about 40 hectares around Sisters' Islands and along the western reefs of both St John's…
General News… Softer market sentiment seen from recent EC tender 11 Jul 2014 http://www.todayonline.com/business/developers-cautious-sembawang-ec-site-tender SINGAPORE - Only four bids were tabled for an Executive Condominium (EC) site in Sembawang Avenue, in another sign that the repeated rounds of cooling measures and loan curbs…
Education… Heritage in Chung Cheng High School Gazetted 11 Jul 2014 http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/chung-cheng-high-school-gazetted-national-monument#sthash.SfGkdaFK.dpuf A rich heritage in the arts and the spirit of "yin shui si yuan" - the Chinese saying for remembering one's roots - are qualities Chung Cheng High School…
General News… Good news for motorcyclists especially despatch/delivery riders in Singapore 2 Jul 20144 Jul 2014 A few months ago, MP Er Lee Bee Wah told me that our despatch/delivery riders need our help with their motorcycle parking fees. As delivery riders, they have to make…
General News… Explore Singapore in HeritageFest 30 Jun 2014 Looking to explore Singapore’s island history? http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/go-island-hopping-years-heritagefest Visitors to next month’s Singapore HeritageFest will get to sail back in time for a glimpse of the Republic’s island history, and explore…