Activities… Joo Chiat/Katong Trail — The Peranakan Heritage 5 Aug 20146 Aug 2014 Sitting adjacent to the Geylang district is the Joo Chiat/Katong enclave, which traditionally has been the preserve of the Peranakans, middle class locals and the wealthy merchant class. The Peranakans…
Activities… Electronic eyes to deter illegal parking and driving round the island 4 Aug 20146 Aug 2014 Drivers, beware of electronic eyes where you decide to park at certain “hot” areas. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras will be installed in 10 more locations across Singapore from July 15…
Activities… ABC of buying a property 3 Aug 20143 Aug 2014 Buying property is one of the most rewarding and stressful decisions for one, especially that of a first-time buyer. With some many issues to tackle with, like location, furnishings, size,…
HDB… Expiry date for Dakota Crescent flats in 2016 27 Jul 201422 Nov 2023 Dakota Crescent, one of Singapore's oldest public housing estates, is making way for developments under Mountbatten's estate renewal plans. Residents of the 17 low-rise rental blocks off Old Airport Road…
Activities… Flashback to an old housing estate 27 Jul 2014 Bidding farewell to a precious piece of Singapore's history is always difficult. Dakota Crescent, one of Singapore's oldest public housing estates, will be vacated by the end of 2016 to…
General News… Bedok residents to get healthcare and sports facilities under one roof 27 Jul 2014 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/bedok-residents-to-get/1283680.html Come 2017, residents in Bedok can look forward to a one-stop centre that will house facilities for healthcare, community activities and sports. The new Bedok Integrated Complex will not…
General News… Istana Open House for Hari Raya Puasa and National Day to be held on Sat, Aug 2 25 Jul 2014 http://sgbayhomes.wordpress.com/2014/07/25/istana-open-house-for-hari-raya-puasa-and-national-day-to-be-held-on-sat-aug-2/ In view of the close proximity between the Hari Raya Puasa and National Day holidays this year, the Istana Open House for the two public holidays will be combined,…
Heritage… Di Tanjong Katong – A glimpse of old Katong via a Singaporean Classic 23 Jul 201423 Jul 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL3-AixDU2U Seeing the development of Katong through a montage of old photos of Katong area, listening to a classic Singaporean Song of Di Tanjung Katong. Some memories will always remain.…
Dining… A gastronomic tour of Katong-Joo Chiat by 4 Japanese pretties 23 Jul 2014 http://youtu.be/HMtJ6NqPhIc An interesting video to bring you what Katong is like in a visual effect via a one-minute-plus video. Brought to you by 4 pretty Japanese ladies. Welcome to Singapore…
General News… Singapore via American MV (with Malaysia as well) 21 Jul 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54agDPxW3qs An entertaining and accurate portrayal of Singapore and Malaysia. For those who wants a condensed version of Singapore's lifestyle and foods via some hip hop music.
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