2011年12月29日星期四

iPad 3可能明年二月面市

iPad 3可能明年二月面市

据报道,iPad 3可能会在2月24日苹果公司已故总裁乔布斯生日当天面市。

台湾《经济日报》引述多方内幕消息称,苹果已敲定这一大日子,并准备第一批400万的iPad 3应市。

报道也说,装配iPad 3的鸿海精密工业、正崴精密工业和玉晶光电等厂商明年的春节假期将缩短至5天,以便赶工生产iPad 3应市。

科技网9to5Mac引述《经济日报》报道指出,苹果通常在星期二或星期三举行发布会,新产品在星期五或星期六面市。如果第三代iPad确实会在2月24日面市,那苹果很快便会在2012年初举行iPad 3发布会。

【以上新闻转载自omy】

交警与酒店合作 喝醉公众住酒店有折扣

交警与酒店合作 喝醉公众住酒店有折扣

“喝酒、开车,只选其一”(Choose One,Not Both)是交通警察今年推出的新信息,希望提醒驾车人能够合理做出选择,喝酒和驾车,只选一个。

交警今年也与濠景酒店(Riverview Hotel)合作,为避免公众酒后驾车,喝醉酒的公众若在濠景大酒店住宿一晚,将能获得房价优惠折扣。

由交警推出的“杜绝酒后驾车”运动已进行20多年,除了沿用2009年推出的“不要开车去喝酒,就可避免酒后开车”(Don’t Drink to Drink and You Will Never Drink and Drive)口号外,今年也推出了新的信息:“喝酒、开车,只选其一”。

濠景酒店首次参与“杜绝酒后驾车”运动,为了鼓励驾车人士酒后别开车,喝酒后不宜驾驶的公众将能以15%折扣的优惠价在酒店住宿一晚。酒店发言人谭小萍说,在酒店附近经常会看到青年喝酒后的醉酒状态,为了避免酒后开车导致意外发生,他们决定与交警合作,鼓励公众喝醉后不要开车,选择在酒店内住宿。

【联合早报】

2011年12月21日星期三

Tiger Airways to fly from Singapore and Dhaka

Tiger Airways to fly from Singapore and Dhaka from March

The four-times-weekly service to Bangladesh's capital city will commence Mar 9, 2012.

“Dhaka is our first destination in Bangladesh, and the introduction of this service provides great opportunities to increase both business and consumer travel between Dhaka and Singapore,” said Stewart Adams, Managing Director of Tiger Airways Singapore.

One-way tickets to Dhaka are now available at promotional fares from S$100 (all-inclusive) for travel from Mar 9 to Oct 31, 2012.

For more information, please visit www.tigerairways.com.

~News courtesy of Asia One~

New English radio station to cater to women, families

New English radio station to cater to women, families

A new English radio station, which caters to women and families, will hit local airwaves in nine months' time.

SPH Unionworks will operate FM92.0, after it won an open tender by the Media Development Authority (MDA).

This brings the total number of local FM stations to 19.

To attract the widest variety of proposals, MDA did not put any restrictions on language or genre for its open tender.

MDA had put up two radio frequencies for tender. A total of 11 bids were submitted by five companies - CMS Media, MediaCorp, Singapore Austar Media Group, SPH Unionworks and StarHub.

MDA said SPH Unionworks' proposal caters to an underserved, niche segment of the population.

In a statement, MDA said existing local radio stations do provide some women and family-related content, but none are positioned as stations which cater solely to this audience segment.

MDA will tender the remaining FM89.3 frequency at a later date.

MDA said this will give industry players time to develop fresh and innovative concepts that can add further vibrancy to the local radio scene.

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~

2011年12月13日星期二

Silkair to fly to Darwin

Silkair to fly to Darwin

Silkair the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will begin direct flights between Singapore and Darwin, Australia, from March 26 next year, subject to regulatory approvals.

Flights will operate four times a week, departing on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with next-day return flights.

~News courtesy of Omy~

2011年12月7日星期三

Not many bargains at Johor Premium Outlets

Not many bargains at Johor Premium Outlets

Friday's heavy rain did not stop hundreds of Singaporeans from taking an hour's drive to Johor Premium Outlets (JPO) to look for designer goods at lower prices, said The Straits Times.

However, shoppers at the 16,258 sq m mall were rather disappointed and each went home with only a bag or two of purchases.

The mall noted that the discounts were not as big as those at Premium Outlets in the US and Europe, even though there were discounts of up to 70 percent on selected products. For instance, a Zegna tie that cost S$290 at the Takashimaya boutique was about 55 percent cheaper at S$130 (RM315), while high heels from Salvatore Ferragamo, which usually sell for S$790 in Singapore, cost around S$430 (RM1,040).

"If we wait for things to go on sale in Singapore, they are about the same price," said shopper Y.L. Tan.

"Compared with prices in Singapore, they are definitely lower but American brands like Coach are much cheaper in the US," noted Ginny Chu, who spent around RM700 (S$289) on a pair of sunglasses, a watch and a handbag.

The report noted that JPO retailers sell leftover stock from past seasons while some items were exclusively made by the brands for their outlet stores. Store managers said that because theirs are outlet shops, some signature products are not available.

Meanwhile, some stores like Tommy Hilfiger, Versace, Polo Ralph Lauren and Brooks Brothers are expected to open only on 11 December, when the mall holds its grand opening. Related Stories: Johor Premium Outlet opens doors today Prime retail rents in HK among highest in region Courts plans S$70m expansion boost in region.

~News courtesy of Yahoo~

2011年10月5日星期三

iPhone 4S 28日来到狮城

iPhone 4S 28日来到狮城

iPhone 4S这个月底登入本地,消息传出后,本地网友对不是推出iPhone5纷表失望。

苹果公司去年6月推出iPhone4,得到市场热烈反应,到了上一季度还卖出2034万台手机,引起瞩目。经历了15个月的真空期后,美国苹果公司刚发布新一代智能手机iPhone。不过,苹果并没有如预期所料,发布万众期待的iPhone5,而是发布了iPhone 4S,让许多“苹果迷”大感失望。

对此,本地网民纷纷表示不解,因为外电之前不时传出iPhone5的消息,而且英国日前也有一个电讯网站率出现了iPhone 5资料,掀起不少手机迷的讨论和期待。

不过也有网民认为,iPhone4S其实就是iPhone5了,还有一些认为不需要那么追求它是否叫做iPhone5还是iPhone4S,重点还是在于它的功能比之前的还要来得进步。有一名网友表示,虽然感到失望,但还是会购买即将在本地正式售卖的iPhone4S。

iPhone4S即将在10月28日正式出售,本地业者表示目前还没有接到预购的热潮。

《新明日报》

2011年8月27日星期六

今年旅游展 旅行社强打日本配套

今年旅游展 旅行社强打日本配套

日本机票价格下跌使旅行社纷纷强打日本配套,樟宜机场集团与旅游业者携手推出宣传活动,希望恢复国人到日本旅游的信心。

昨天开始在新加坡博览中心举行的2011年度全国旅行社协会(NATAS)旅游展,共设立1088个展摊,参展商共160个,其中23个是新参展机构。开幕首日吸引约1万8000人,和去年相比下降了8%。协会总裁邱武侯说,到访人次虽然下跌,但参展商表示,由于顾客签订较昂贵的旅游配套,营业额仍相当出色。

主办机构希望三天展览能吸引5万5000人次到访,总营业额达9000万元。

《联合早报》

2011年8月13日星期六

MPH Book Sale

MPH Book Sale

26 - 28 Aug 2011
Free Admission
Singapore Expo Hall 4A
9am to 9pm
Website: www.mph.com.sg

NATAS Holidays 2011

NATAS Holidays 2011

Admission Fee: $4.00 for Adult
Children below 12 years of age: Free
Singapore Expo Hall 4B, 5 & 6
10am to 9.30pm

Website: www.natastravelfair.travel

John Little Expo Sale

John Little Expo Sale

25 Aug 2011 - 4 Sep 2011
Free Admission
Singapore Expo Hall 3
10.30am to 10pm

2011年7月15日星期五

Sands Expo to host largest orchid event

Sands Expo to host largest orchid event

BESIDES having a rare chance to view about 50,000 breeds of orchids, visitors to the largest event in the international orchid calendar can also be the first to check out Singapore's latest tourist attraction in November before it opens officially next year.

Tickets to the 20th World Orchid Conference (20WOC) will come with complimentary access to the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay, 20WOC organisers told reporters at the Botanic Gardens yesterday. The 1.2ha Flower Dome slightly larger than two football fields will be open to 20WOC ticket-holders only for the duration of the event (see right).

The largest garden, Bay South, will be open to the public in June next year. Other parts of the Gardens will be opening in phases. This is the second time the conference, to be held from Nov 14 to Nov 20 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, is coming to Singapore. It was last held here in 1963.

The triennial event, which will cost $8 million to be held, will showcase orchids from 23 countries. A new orchid hybrid (right) was specially created for and named after the conference.

The organisers said Singapore was chosen not just because of the country's historical links to the flower, but also because of its importance as an orchid producer it is the third-largest exporter of fresh orchids in the world.

Dr Kiat W. Tan, the chairman of the 20WOC organising committee and chief executive officer of Gardens by the Bay, said: "By hosting the event...we are moving away from being an orchid-production centre to a world marketplace for orchids, where people come to buy and sell orchids."

~News courtesy of Omy~

世界兰花大会年底来新

本地历来最大型兰花展 世界兰花大会年底来新


第20届世界兰花大会将于来临的11月举行,展览的规模是本地有史以来最大的一次。

这次的大会是由国家公园局和东南亚兰花协会协力主办,会在滨海湾金沙会议与展览中心掀开序幕,国人将有机会在大会中进一步认识兰花。

展览会将展示来自世界各国约5万株兰花,预计会吸引30万人到场参观。来自25个国家的200名评判会从中挑选出优秀的兰花并颁于奖项。

大会除了有花展以外,也有会议和市集。会议上,来自31个国家的130多名兰花专家会在讲座和研讨会里分享知识,估计会吸引1000人到场参与。市集中也会有62个商家出售兰花和相关产品。

届时,持票公众也能优先参观明年6月才正式开放的滨海湾花园“花穹”(Flower Dome in Gardens by the Bay)。
二度举办世界兰花大会 我国成唯一亚洲城市

阔别了48年,我国将再度举办“世界兰花大会”,成为唯一举办了两次大会的亚洲城市。“世界兰花大会”每三年举行一次,是享誉“兰花奥林匹克”的国际盛会。我国曾在1963年举办了第4届世界兰花大会。

本届大会的执行委员会主席兼滨海湾花园发展局局长陈伟杰博士说:“能够再度举办这个盛会,向世界展示我国所培植的兰花,并且让各国看到新加坡至今的发展,是一个难得的机会与荣幸。”

为了欢庆本届大会,主办单位特别推出了以大会命名的新混种兰花“第20届世界兰花大会新加坡2011火焰兰”(Renanthera 20WOC Singapore 2011)。公众可在展览会上一睹火焰兰的风采。

第20届世界兰花大会将于11月13日至11月20日在滨海湾金沙会议与展览中心举行。门票已从7月13日起开始发售,公众可上网http://www.20woc.com.sg/site/ 或到新加坡植物园购票。

周日票价:
成人 - $15
乐龄人士、身高0.9米以上孩童 - $9
家庭(两名成人加三名乐龄人士或小孩)- $42

周末票价:
成人 - $20
乐龄人士、身高0.9米以上孩童 - $12
家庭(两名成人加三名乐龄人士或小孩)- $58

- 全国职工总会、新加坡公共服务学院、人协百胜卡(Passion Card)、内政团队战备人员协会(HomeTeamNS)和战备军协(SAFRA)会员可享有10%折扣。

会议收费介于 $80 到 $300 (8月1日或以前注册),之后则介于 $100 到 $400。

~以上新闻转载自omy~

2011年6月22日星期三

Robinsons Expo Sale

30 Jun to 10 Jul 2011
Expo Hall 4
Free Admission
10.30am to 10pm

www.robinsons.com.sg

Asia Food Expo 2011

23 to 26 Jun 2011
Expo Hall 5B
Free Admission
11am to 10pm

Asia Food Expo 2011, a food event with over 120 booth and more than 1,000 food products exhibiting with top international cuisine, local food manufacturer, well-known Restaurant, food importer and exporter, frozen food and packed food under one roof. A food event not to be missed!

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2011年6月7日星期二

More young professional investing

More young professional investing

More young Singaporeans -- mainly professionals under the age of 40 -- are having a hand into trading shares on the stock exchange.

A recent research said the advent of online or Internet trading is the main driver behind the increasing number of young investors.

Some 58 per cent of Singaporeans are described as current or occasional investors.

Fifty per cent of potential investors are under the age of 40, with 65 per cent of them earning a monthly income between S$4,000 and S$6,000.

This is according to a study by Standard Chartered Bank which said on average, an individual owns at least 2.3 investments.

Stocks and unit trusts are the most popular forms of investments, accounting for 45 per cent of trade volume.

The survey polled some 500 professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs) in Singapore.

It added online trading has increased investors' access to overseas markets.

Standard Chartered Bank Singapore and Southeast Asia regional head of wealth management Andrew Chia said: "Their favourite market is still SGX, followed by the US markets.

"... The younger and even some affluent customers... (have) started to do it on a DIY basis - they will buy and sell shares, ETFs (exchange traded fund) online, on their own".

But remisiers here said they are unperturbed by the rising competition from online trading.

Many said they believe it is unlikely their roles will be replaced by online trading and believe that both are complementary.

There are still numerous post-trading functions that remisiers perform, including payment and settlement matters.

The Society of Remisiers president Albert Fong said: "With the internet, while you're busy serving the customers who need more help, there are those who are very comfortable to trade on (their) own, and with our support, they are likely to trade more".

Remisiers said they also assist their clients with interpreting market information and understanding corporate entitlements such as bonus issues.

Meanwhile, the study has spurred Standard Chartered to launch its new online trading platform.

The bank said it believes there is potential for the online trading business, and also sees it as an added service for its customers who already conduct banking transactions online.

"We offer access to 10 different countries, 14 exchanges - very competitive charges," Standard Chartered Bank's Mr Chia said.

"And most importantly... we are the first to offer no minimum commission."

The bank charges no minimum commission, and fees of 0.2 per cent for trading of Singapore-listed shares and 0.25 per cent for trading in all other markets.

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~

2011年5月28日星期六

2011年5月27日星期五

Google to offer mobile wallets

Google to offer mobile wallets

GOOGLE will today take the wraps off a mobile-payment system that lets consumers pay with phones instead of cards at checkout points, hoping to beat Visa and others to the draw, a source said.

The Internet search and advertising leader will work with MasterCard, the world's second-largest credit- and debit- card-processing network, to launch the system, the source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.

Google teamed up with MasterCard and Citigroup to develop the system, the Wall Street Journal reported in March.

It has signed up retail partners Macy's, American Eagle Outfitters and Subway, though it is unclear if the project will be launched nationwide or just in New York initially, the Journal cited sources as saying on Tuesday.

Google has invited reporters to attend a "partner event" today in New York to demonstrate what it called its "latest innovations".

It plans to unveil the mobile- payment system, which will run on the Android operating system and be available on phones from Sprint Nextel Corp, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.

A source familiar with the matter confirmed that Google would launch the system. Citigroup did not respond to requests for comment. Google, Sprint and MasterCard declined comment.

~News courtesy of Omy~

Coming your way by 2012: 4G phones

Coming your way by 2012: 4G phones

SINGAPOREANS can enjoy a faster and smoother online experience on fourth-generation mobile networks at the end of the year at the earliest.

But don't be surprised if there are no cellphones commercially available that can run on these 4G networks yet.

Fourth-generation networks, specifically the 4G-branded technology called Long Term Evolution (LTE), are said to offer mobile-broadband speeds several times faster than those of 3G.

SingTel confirmed yesterday that it will offer subscription services on its LTE network by year's end, but believes dongles gadgets that allow notebooks to go online using mobile networks are more likely to be available first.

However, Ms Chan Yim Leng, the telco's vice-president for consumer products, said that, if smartphones that can support 4G are available then, they will be launched. "It is dependent on device manufacturers," she said on the sidelines of the Unwired 2011 conference.

She highlighted current compatibility issues between many LTE phones and Singapore's upcoming networks, thus limiting the number of phones to be sold here.

StarHub will deploy its LTE network "later this year". M1 has begun doing so this month and is expecting to complete it by the first quarter of next year.

Both telcos could not confirm when commercial services would be available. Mr Ivan Lim, M1's deputy director for corporate communications and investor relations, said that, "subject to the availability of devices, we may launch earlier in selected areas".

~News courtesy of Omy~

挑战信用卡 Google推出手机钱包

挑战信用卡 Google推出手机钱包

Android操作系统手机。(图/档案照)

(综合讯)互联网巨擘Google将进军手机付费平台,在未来推出的Android平台手机中,加入无接触付款功能,甚至兑现优惠和获取消费积分,挑战信用卡的地位。

Android手机是目前全球最多人使用的手机作业系统,Google推出“手机钱包”,势掀起手机付费革命。

彭博通讯社报道,Google会在美国5大城市,包括纽约、三藩市、洛杉矶、芝加哥和华盛顿推出这项服务。

【以上新闻转载自Omy】

GSS starts tomorrow

Brisk sales even before GSS starts tomorrow

THE annual Great Singapore Sale (GSS) starts tomorrow but, for some retailers, the shopping frenzy began at least two weeks ago.

Businesses eager to step up their revenue during the two- month-long shopping season have been rolling out early discounts. Retailers say they are riding on the buoyant spending mood and shoppers' pent-up desire to splurge.

The latest figures from the Department of Statistics show a 7 per cent jump in retail sales, excluding that of motor vehicles, in March over the same month a year ago.

Ms Eleanor Chin, head of brand and values at The Body Shop Singapore, said: "By starting our sale early on May 16, we can capture sales from consumers who are ready to spend but are holding back...until the sale officially starts."

Eyewear chain Capitol Optical's GSS promotion was launched on May 14, to drum up excitement among shoppers. The chain's general manager, Mr Stanley Chan, said: "In the optical industry, unlike the fashion industry, consumers do not rush down to the shops to grab the best bargains."

Retailers interviewed said they are not worried that the early promotions will cause the sale to lose steam quickly, as new offerings will be rolled out throughout the sale period to sustain shoppers' interest.

They added that they expect a jump in spending over last year's GSS, when retail sales raked in $5.3 billion, as the economy is improving and tourist arrivals remain robust.

~THE STRAITS TIMES~

Realise your invention with ideas2IP

Realise your invention with ideas2IP

IF YOU have ideas for new inventions, like an iPhone rival, but do not know how to realise your ideas or lack the means to do so, help is here.

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Ipos) yesterday launched an online portal called ideas2IP that will help match inventors with prospective investors in a secure environment.

For instance, investors need to be pre-qualified by Ipos and the agency will also advise inventors to sign non-disclosure agreements with investors so that their ideas will be kept secret.

Speaking on the sidelines of an event held at Resorts World Sentosa to mark the 10th anniversary of Ipos, its director-general, Ms Liew Woon Yin, said the impetus to set up the portal which is on a one-year trial arose from public feedback for a way to determine the feasibility of budding inventors' ideas.

One investor, Invention Capital, has already signed on with ideas2IP and another could come on board soon.

Mr Ryan Lee, chief executive of Xmi, the home-grown firm that created the hit X-mini capsule speakers, cheered the launch of ideas2IP. He said: "It could be refreshing to get involved in the portal...to see what ideas other people outside of the company may have, with regard to the development of our products, and to get a fresh perspective on things."

Ipos also launched a competency framework to raise the capabilities of intellectual-property professionals and practitioners.

~News courtesy of Omy~

新加坡热卖会今天开始

新加坡热卖会今天开始 首次推出“网络购物商场”


一年一度的新加坡大热卖将在今天掀开序幕,与往年不同的是,消费者除了可以在购物商场以特价优惠购买心仪的产品,也能上网购买本地品牌商品。

今年的新加坡热卖会,公众除了可以在购物商场亲身体验购物的乐趣,也能直接在网上购买到本地品牌的商品。

为了配合今天开始的新加坡热卖会,本地非盈利组织“新加坡绝特”(GET SINGAPORE)推出了本地首个“网络购物商场”,GET SHOPPING。

网站将出售新加坡品牌的商品,包括售卖创意玩具与礼品的Action City、IT产品的TravelPAC、以及余仁生等11个品牌。这些品牌也都是“新加坡绝特”的成员。

这个由标新局和37家零售商联手成立的组织,致力推广设计佳、品质佳、享誉海内外的本地品牌。参与其中的品牌将打着新加坡品牌旗帜,希望进一步扩大本地和海外市场。

《联合早报》

空军开放日 - 周末巴耶利峇空军基地举行

空军开放日又来了 本周末在巴耶利峇空军基地举行

想看空军最先进的F-15SG和F-16C/D型战斗机在我国领空遭“入侵”时如何迅速作出反应,或者想乘坐运输机和直升机飞上云霄,鸟瞰麦里芝蓄水池和我国南部岛屿,今年在巴耶利峇空军基地举行的空军开放日将能让你得偿所愿。

上一次空军开放日是在2008年举行,事隔三年,这次将有更多及更新的战机和配备在开放日上亮相。其中F-15SG战斗机、G550空中预警机、S70-B海鹰型舰载直升机、SPYDER-SR地对空导弹系统以及AMB雷达系统等都是第一次公开让公众参观。

一向最受参观者欢迎的飞行表演,这个星期六和星期日将准时在上午11时和下午4时30分开演。今年空军将与陆军携手合作,呈献一连串地对空以及空对空的精彩模拟战。F-15SG和F-16C/D型战斗机、C-130大力士运输机、阿帕奇(Apache)、契努克(Chinook)、超级美洲豹(Super Puma)直升机,以及鹰式(I-Hawk)和“针”式(IGLA)导弹系统等都将全体出动参与表演。

整个飞行表演长达35分钟。公众可以看到空军人员在接获警报后,战机转眼间就升空拦截“闯入”我国领空的飞机、也可以近距离观赏战斗机和直升机如何与地面部队紧密合作,深入敌营腹地完成任务。

《联合早报》

Thrills aplenty at RSAF Open House

Thrills aplenty at RSAF Open House

ALWAYS wanted to find out what it feels like to be in the hot seat of the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF's) new F-15SG fighter jets? You may just get a chance to, if you visit the RSAF Open House at Paya Lebar Air Base over the weekend.

For the first time, members of the public will be able to get up close and personal with the F-15SG which the RSAF received in 2009 and even climb into the cockpit. But that is not all. Visitors will also get a chance to have a good look at the Spyder-SR ground-based air-defence system and the S-70B Seahawk naval helicopter for the first time.

Heating up the event will be the ever- popular aerial displays. Visitors will not only get to watch the F-15SG and F-16C/D jets take off from the runway, but also hear the rumble of their afterburners as they screech into heart-stopping aerial manoeuvres.

Demonstrations will also be put up by Singapore Armed Forces commandos, who will rappel from Super Puma helicopters, and the Red Lions parachute team. If you are lucky, you could also win a ride in the CH-47 Chinook utility helicopter, the DA-40 Diamond Star training aircraft, or the C-130 and Fokker-50 transport aircraft.

Register by entering a lucky draw which will be held near the main stage of the performance hall at the Open House. About 500 to 600 rides are up for grabs each day.

The RSAF Open House will be held at Paya Lebar Air Base on Saturday from 9.30am to 7pm, and Sunday from 8.30am to 7pm. Admission is free. For details, visit www.mindef.gov.sg/rsafopenhouse

~News courtesy of Omy~

S'poreans sell camera-free iPhone 4 sets

S'poreans sell camera-free iPhone 4 sets

APPLE iPhone 4 users in sensitive areas of work, or those in the military where camera phones are prohibited, now have the option of getting the smartphone's inbuilt camera removed or covered.

Three Singaporeans decided to tap into this market, launching a website last month to tout their services. Would-be buyers can get a DIY iPhone 4 back-cover replacement kit which conceals the inbuilt phone camera for $170, or a pre-packaged iPhone 4, which comes new without a camera for about $1,100.

One of the three founders of the business, who gave his name only as Kelvin, said that the idea to remove the popular smartphone model's camera was broached when the trio discussed which was the best non-camera mobile phone in the market.

The 22-year-old is a partner in a local media company, while the other two work in the defence industry. They have sold just over 100 sets to both local and overseas buyers, with about 20 per cent of their clientele hailing from countries such as the United States and India.

Kelvin said that profit is "minimal", with most of it going towards offsetting the cost of materials used.

The replacement parts are ordered from two factories in Shenzhen, China, which hold "official manufacturing contracts with Apple", said Kelvin.

Netizens have raised doubts on online forums over whether the modified phones are permitted into restricted areas, such as military camps.

The Ministry of Defence said that it does not allow any unauthorised image-capturing devices, such as video cameras, cameras or phones with cameras, to be taken into Singapore Armed Forces camps and training areas, for security reasons.

However, servicemen who have operational requirements may be authorised to carry smartphones with the cameras disabled.

~News courtesy of OMY~

各领域专才月薪增幅5%至15%

各领域专才月薪增幅5%至15%

加薪引才依然是今年招聘市场的主旋律。随着人力市场紧缩,求才若渴的雇主不得不调高薪金来吸引员工,对照去年行情,各行业专才月薪增幅平均介于5%至15%。

根据人力咨询公司Kelly Services的2011/12年薪金指南,最吃香的依旧是金融业人才,特别是会计专才。

其中,有3年到5年工作经验的财务会计师(financial accountant)月薪从$5000起跳,这还不包括津贴和花红;入行不到3年的审计顾问(audit consultant)月薪起码有$3000。

工程师行情也走俏,入行3年到5年的品管工程师可轻易争取到$3000以上月薪,在能源领域有5年以上经验的工程经理月薪则从$6500起。

业者透露,服务业也出现新趋势:一些面对高离职率的雇主已把招聘前线服务人员的工作外包给招聘公司,以省下不断面试和培训新员工的麻烦。

【以上新闻转载自OMY】

2011年5月25日星期三

M1用户今天可享免费本地服务

M1用户今天可享免费本地服务

第一通(M1)本月18日发生技术故障影响手机网络,为向客户表示歉意,它今天将让所有后付和预付订户享有一天免费的本地通话、简讯和彩信(MMS)。

那些签了无限通话和简讯配套的使用者虽然无法从今天的赔偿行动中受惠,第一通会让这些使用者少付一天的电话费。

这家电信公司昨天下午发表文告指出,由于其中一个客户管理服务器(customer management server)的卡在本月18日发生技术故障,影响了手机网络。至于总共有多少使用者受影响,第一通表示无法提供任何数据,但强调只是少数。

对于这个赔偿客户不便的举动,电信市场分析员撒亲·古普塔(Sachin Gupta)认为,这么做可能会留住一些准备转换电信公司的用户。

然而,签了200多元配套的商业用户林妍伶(亚洲招聘主管,38岁)说,她已经要员工帮忙找其他电信公司的电话配套。她理解到技术问题偶尔会出现,但最令她不满的是第一通处理事故的态度。

据她指出,前几天,她向第一通要求赔偿,但这电信公司通过电邮向她解释,他们既然已经道歉,就不再亏欠用户。这让她觉得顾客并没有被重视。“他们认为道歉就代表一切,态度非常恶劣。”

《联合早报》

2011年5月18日星期三

M1, StarHub customers to get iPad 2 - May 20

M1, StarHub customers to get iPad 2 from May 20

Customers of M1 and StarHub will be able to get their hands on Apple's iPad 2 from May 20.

Both telcos will be offering Wi-Fi + 3G models with select tariff plans on a two-year contract.

In separate statements by the telcos, both stated excitement in offering the product to their costumers.

Rival telco SingTel was the first to offer the product with tariff plans, with customers picking up the product from May 14.

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~

2011年5月16日星期一

John Little Expo Sales

26 May till 5 Jun 2011
Expo Hall 4 博览中心第4展厅
Free Admission 免费入场 Masuk percuma
早上 10.30am to 晚上 10pm

+65 6212 9200
customer.service@johnlittle.com.sg
www.johnlittle.com.sg

Run Bike Swim Expo



20-22 May 五月 Mei 2011
Expo Hall 4B 博览中心4B展厅
11am – 8pm

Telephone: 6372 6388
Fax: 6227 3468
Email: info@hivelocity.com.sg
Website: www.runbikeswimexpo.com

Bringing together a showcase of the largest range of consumer sporting brands, RunBikeSwim Expo is the annual sporting exposition that highlights innovative sports equipment and fashion, sports services and sports events to sports enthusiasts. IT’S ALL ABOUT INNOVATION.

With the widest range of sports products and services offered to consumers, RunBikeSwim Expo provides the booming number of sports enthusiasts in Asia access to sports products and services to enhance their sporting lifestyle and pursuits.

Sundown Marathon 2011

The RunBikeSwim Expo is held in conjunction with the Race-Entry Pack Collection for Sundown Marathon 2011.

Asia Pacific Furniture Fair 亚太家具展

14-22 May 五月 Mei 2011

Expo Hall 6 博览中心第6展厅
Free Admission 免费入场 Masuk Percuma
中午 12 noon to 晚上 10pm


Tel : +65 6298 1600
Fax : +65 6296 2355
Email : info@apff.com.sg
Website : www.apff.com.sg

Robinsons Expo 2011

12-22 May 五月 Mei 2011
Singapore Expo Hall 5 博览中心第5展厅
Free Admission 免费入场 Masuk Percuma
早上 10.30am to 晚上 10pm

www.robinsons.com.sg

2011年5月15日星期日

新电信本地率先售卖iPad2

新电信本地率先售卖iPad2

新电信从昨早10时开始推出iPad2,成为本地首个可签售iPad2的电信公司。

新电信虽然已安排顾客先上网登记领购iPad2的日期和时间,以避免顾客苦候,但仍有iPad2迷一早就抵达在滨海湾金沙会展中心举行的iPad2发布推广会和签售会。

陈瑞权(40岁,资讯科技技术员)是最早前去排队的苹果产品迷,比预约时间早了约2个小时到达现场。他受访时说,没想到自己是排在第一位的,较早抵达只是想询问更多关于iPad2的资料。虽然之前没购买过iPad,但他却是iPad2迷。他说:“它有很多功能,而且比iPad多了两个摄像机功能,芯片组(chipset)也比较好,无论是工作或平时使用都可利用它做很多事情。”

排在第二位的是叶怡龙(40岁,调查人员),他购买的iPad2将供全家大小使用。他受访时说:“除了给自己和妻子使用,我打算让我念中学的孩子用来学习,也可让年纪较小的孩子看图片。不过,我觉得价格还是稍贵了一些。”

另一名消费者是黄锦娟(43岁,家庭主妇)。她受访时表示自己已拥有一台iPad,现在多买一台奖励儿子。她说:“我自己用过了iPad,比较起来iPad2较轻,操作速度更快。”

《联合早报》

2011年5月14日星期六

ComChest Heartstrings Walk 2011

(Click on image for larger view 点击图像发放大)


Make your Sunday morning extra special by walking for charity in the ComChest Heartstrings Walk 2011 @ Marina Bay, organised by Community Chest. This is an exciting and meaningful experience for families and individuals from all walks of life to celebrate Singapore as a giving and caring community.

Set against the scenic backdrop of the Marina Bay waterfront, the Heartstrings Walk promises to excite, whether you are 6 or 60. After the walk, continue the fun at our carnival which offers lots of games, lively entertainment and scrumptious food by Rasapura Masters. This is one experience you wouldn’t want to miss.

Come walk with us and make a difference in the lives of about 300,000 under the care of Community Chest.

http://www.heartstrings.sg/

Robinsons Expo 2011

Robinsons Expo 2011

Expo Hall 5
12-22 May
1030am - 10pm

Facebook

We will be launching a facebook group, watch this space for more!

我们即将推出facebook组织,敬请期待!

Kami akan lancarkan kumpulan facebook baru, jumpa kamu disana!

2011年5月10日星期二

苹果超越谷歌成全球最具价值品牌

苹果超越谷歌成全球最具价值品牌

据国外媒体报道,全球品牌研究机构Millward Brown最新报告称,苹果超越谷歌成为2011年度全球最有价值品牌,结束了谷歌蝉联长达4年的冠军宝座。

这项名为BrandZ 2011全球品牌100强的榜单显示,苹果目前的品牌价值为1530亿美元,几乎是苹果市值的一半。苹果一系列大受欢迎的消费品促使它在去年超越微软。

Millward Brown根据品牌对企业的利润贡献、无形资产估值、客户印象以及成长潜力进行综合评估。由于全球经济转向增长,100强的品牌价值总计2.4万亿美元,比去年增长17%。

在榜单前10位中,有6家科技和电信公司,除苹果外,谷歌排名第2,IBM第3、微软第5、AT&T第7、中国移动第9。Facebook排名第35位,品牌价值为191亿美元,百度从去年的46位升至29位,诺基亚第81位。

另外,在全球品牌100强中,19家来自新兴市场,高于去年的13家。

Millward Brown全球品牌总监Peter Walshe表示,苹果对细节的注重以及不断增强企业业务,从而与其它消费电子产品制造商区别开。苹果打破了定价模式规则,按照奢侈品品牌的运作方式去做,即定价越高品牌价值越高,并巩固和加强这种诉求。显然,这必须有伟大产品和伟大体验的结合,而苹果已经做到了这一点。

【以上新闻转载自OMY】

2011年5月9日星期一

辨別与保护手机‧新颖手机壳展个性

潮流最爆:辨別与保护手机‧新颖手机壳展个性

黄月霞展示奶油手机壳,可爱又逼真难怪少女们都对它难以抗拒。(图:星洲日报)

兔子造型的iphone手机壳,不但有两个长耳朵,就连毛茸茸的兔尾巴也一应俱全。(图:星洲日报)

喜欢以手机拍照的朋友,不妨將印上相机造型的外壳套上,拍起来以“假”乱真。(图:星洲日报)

科技时代每人一手机已经不是鲜事,除了通讯用途外,也是不少人生活上解闷以及工作的“工具”。

黄月霞:选择多顾客固定更新

Evil Empire经理黄月霞指出,手机外壳除了有保护作用外,还能体现个人风格,因此为了配合市场上的各种需求,手机外壳的设计也越来越新颖。

“其实手机来来去去的款式都一样,所以手机壳就是一种辨別手机的方式。”

她指出,一般上女生都偏好外形可爱和闪亮的手机壳,男生则喜欢有型有款手机壳,如卡带外壳,而3D款的手机外壳则男女都爱。

“现在的手机外壳选择非常多,我们店里的选择就有数十种,而且隨著新款式的推出,不少顾客都会固定更新。”

她说,不少手机外壳在设计上都有保护的作用,並降低手机在掉落时的撞击力,手机贴纸则能防止被刮花。

星洲日报/大都会‧2011.05.08
http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/140831?tid=29

2011年5月8日星期日

Improved economy makes lavish Mother's Day

Improved economy makes for a more lavish Mother's Day

More mothers spent their special day in style this year, as improved economic conditions allowed consumers to loosen their purse-strings.

On Sunday, many were treated to fine dining, free concerts and museum visits, as well as all the perks businesses could afford for Mother's Day.

Temasek Polytechnic estimates that children spent an average S$200 to S$500 on their mothers this year, a clear turnaround from the recession years.

Industry experts attributed this kind of spending behaviour to better financial and economic health.

"I think in the past, people tended to be more thrifty on occasions like this. But in recent years, there are more and more people actually wanting to celebrate this occasion. Of course, I think maybe when things get better they are willing to spend more," said Mr Samuel Tan Wah Ngui, course manager in retail management at Temasek Polytechnic.

More than 1,500 beneficiaries and residents from various Voluntary Welfare Organisations and grassroots constituencies celebrated at Esplanade with a "Beautiful Sunday" musical presentation of evergreen favourites at the Concert Hall.

Businesses were also more generous with freebies.

Eastpoint Mall in Simei, for instance, held a beauty pageant for the most good-looking mother and grandmother.

Kinki restaurant, meanwhile, launched a search for the hottest mum contest with a trip to Bali as the prize for the winner.

Temasek Polytechnic estimates that while the bulk of the spending would go to dining, it is also a boon time for retailers due to the economic upturn.

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~

Starhub-M1 sell iPad2 + data plans

Starhub and M1 to sell iPad2 with data plans

Both StarHub and M1 announced they will soon start selling the iPad2 with dedicated data plans.

This means that the devices will be available at special discounts with two-year contracts.

The telcos did not sell the original iPad when it was launched last year.

The new iPad 2 improves on the original iPad by being thinner, lighter and faster.

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~

2011年5月6日星期五

政党纪念品受追捧

政党纪念品受追捧

住在马林百列集选区的林义斌(36岁)不怕让别人知道他支持反对党。过去几天,他特地去了工人党(WP)、新加坡人民党(SPP)和国民团结党(NSP)的群众大会,到那里收集这些政党的旗子和党刊留作纪念。

他也把这3个政党的旗子张挂在家门外,大方展示自己的“战利品”。

WP雨伞大卖 SDA“蚂蚁”畅销


各反对党的纪念品过去几天吸引众多收藏者抢购,其中WP的$10蓝色雨伞倍受追捧。前晚参加WP群众大会的不少公众提前1个多小时就去排队买蓝色雨伞,群众大会还没开始,雨伞就已卖完。

WP支持者张先生(40岁,待业)在第一天群众大会也花了$300买150支WP的小旗,然后设计成不同造型,每天举旗出席群众大会。

新加坡民主联盟(SDA)最畅销的是每个$10的吉祥物红蚂蚁“新保”(Sinpo),每次群众大会可卖出400多只。

NSP、SPP、RP小旗受欢迎


NSP热卖的则是$2的党报和小旗,每场群众大会各售出约1000件。还有阔气的国人在NSP黄埔的群众大会捐出$3000买党旗,让义工免费派发给与会者。

SPP的小旗和党徽销量也不错,单是在碧山体育场那晚的群众大会,就卖出多达5000个小党旗和党徽。

革新党(RP)也在ebay售卖多款纪念品,包括笔、衬衫、雨伞、党徽、党旗和RP创办人惹耶勒南(JBJ)撰写的书,其中以书、党旗和雨伞最受欢迎。

更多人公开政治倾向


支持者热衷反对党的纪念品,独立政治学者Derek da Cunha博士说,很多人将这次大选看成是历史性大选,因此买这些物品收藏作纪念。

“我看到有人甚至把反对党的小旗插在私家车上,这显示更多人愿意公开自己的政治倾向。”

新加坡国立大学(NUS)政治系助理教授黄奕鹏认为:“售卖政党纪念品是竞选筹款的好方法,特别是反对党。”他说,WP的纪念品销量高,而人民行动党(PAP)的纪念品种类繁多,也很吸引人。

这次竞选中,年轻选民自发为在阿裕尼集选区竞选的外交部长杨荣文制作“In George We Trust”的支持纸板,这让黄奕鹏印象深刻。他说:“这种(支持)方式非常人性化,在本地算是新鲜事,也是一种新的包装方式。”

【以上新闻转载自omy】

2011年5月4日星期三

推出趣味大选纪念品与吉祥物

推出趣味纪念品与吉祥物 本届大选更有“看头”

大选脚步逼近,一些政党纷纷推出玩偶、T恤、塑料拍子、小旗子等宣传工具,来吸引选民的注意力。

其中,民主联盟(SDA)和民主党(SDP)先后推出政治吉祥物,希望透过吉祥物来打造较友善、较亲切的形象,让这次大选更添“生命力”、更能吸睛。

新加坡民主联盟秘书长林睦荃借表示,设计名为“新保”(Sinpo)的蚂蚁造型吉祥物,是为了让国人明白,政治不只有严肃和可怕的一面。

他说:“我特地订做了一万个会说话的‘新保’玩偶,除了与民众‘互动’,还可以协助国人减压。”

新加坡民主党也推出了“丹尼民主熊”(Danny the Democracy Bear),让民众眼前一亮。义工吴慧玲(38岁,企业家)说:“我们希望透过‘丹尼民主熊’的微笑来拉近跟选民的距离。”

国民团结党(NSP)也不落人后,推出印有政党标志的别针、徽章、小旗子等纪念品,来进行宣传。蒙巴登单选区竞选代理颜程伟(35岁,牙医)说,他们的选区也会免费分发印有候选人宣传资料的纸巾和小册子给选民。

人民行动党(PAP)虽然没有推出吉祥物,不过阿裕尼集选区团队却设计了印有团队“炒粿条”的磁性贴卡,分发给选民。义工林可芯(29岁,税务顾问)指出,这些粿条的“配料”,是团队为选民制定的10大民生计划。

想知道吉祥物红蚂蚁“新保”和“丹尼民主熊”有何象征?各政党推出这类富创意的政治包装又有哪些?马上点击vodcast,让omy带你探个究竟!

~以上新闻转载自OMY~

2011年5月1日星期日

Travel Malaysia 2011




Travel Malaysia 2011 马来西亚旅游展
Free Admission 免费入场 Masuk Percuma
Expo Hall 4A 博览中心
14 - 15 May
10am to 9.30pm

Email: info@ebaa.sg
Website: http://www.ebaa.sg/

The Tech Expo


The Tech Expo
Admission - Free
Expo Hall 6B
10am to 9pm
Until 2 May 2011 (TODAY)

Email: contactus@harveynorman.com.sg
Website: www.harveynorman.com.sg

2011年4月30日星期六

Page One - Warehouse Sale

现场观看群众大会的“生存手册”

现场观看群众大会的“生存手册”

大选的战火已正式点燃,接下来各政党将紧锣密鼓地举行群众大会向选民阐述各自的竞选政纲,并探讨所关注的课题。手上持有神圣一票的选民,为了做出最明智的决定,当然要密切关注候选人有什么话说。

那如果要到现场观看群众大会,应该要有怎样的准备工作?五年一次的大集会,该注意些什么,才能确保自己能舒舒服服、顺顺利利地看完一场群众大会呢?

别忘记吃晚餐

每晚的群众大会都在7点开始,正好碰上许多人的晚餐时间。如果要赶往现场观看,一定得先吃晚餐,否则三个小时下来必定会饿坏肚子!当然,如果你要准备携带晚餐到现场,建议一切从简,汉堡薯条等快餐容易吃,要打包面汤之类的食物就比较麻烦咯。除了晚餐,也不妨准备一些水果、小吃或零嘴随时充饥,不怕看到一半肚子又开始饿了!

别被困在车龙里

如果群众大会的地点靠近地铁站,最好还是乘搭地铁前往,绝对不会碰上交通阻塞,保管你准时无误抵达现场。住在附近的选民大可步行或骑脚踏车前去。最麻烦的便是自己开车前往的公众,视群众大会的热烈程度,周边道路或许会在大会开始前的半个小时就堵塞起来。最理想的做法便是事先锁定附近500米以内的停车场,并且提前抵达,再步行到现场。一般而言,把车停得太靠近群众大会现场,结束时要离开也会碰到大批群众堵住道路。

别乱丢垃圾

群众大会聚集的人潮众多,如果每个人都顺手丢垃圾的话,场地不是一片狼藉吗?所以记得在离开的时候把垃圾带走,丢进垃圾桶,保持环境干净清洁,你也不希望别人说某政党的支持者是垃圾虫吧!

除了以上几点,前去观看群众大会该穿什么、带哪些必需品?现在就点击vodcast,参考omy的群众大会“生存手册”,同时也看看一些选民如何有备而来!

~以上新闻转载自OMY~

狮城13大好雇主 工院麦当劳入榜

狮城13大好雇主 工院麦当劳入榜

本地13大顶尖雇主名单出炉,其中包括首次登榜的工艺教育学院,还有再次入榜的麦当劳快餐店。

怡安集团(Aon Corporation)旗下的环球人事部咨询子公司Anon Hewitt,自2001年起,每两年结集这个最佳雇主名单。

13 大顶尖雇主中,共有5间公司是第一次入榜,它们包括:工艺教育学院、美国运通国际(American Express International)、贝恩东南亚商务与策划咨询公司(Bain & Company South-east Asia)、达达咨询服务公司(Tata Consultancy Services)以及洲际酒店集团(InterContinental Hotels Group)。

另外8间公司则是再次入榜,他们分别是:麦当劳快餐店、丽嘉登酒店、联邦速递、喜利得(Hilti)远东、新加坡食品工业(SFI)、新加坡监狱署(Singapore Prison Service)、万豪酒店以及花旗银行。

今年,麦当劳快餐店和丽嘉登酒店也为拥有表现优秀的职员而受表扬。

颁奖典礼昨晚在文华东方大酒店举行。

《新明日报》

2011年4月27日星期三

宠物专车接送 国人每趟愿付$70

宠物专车接送 国人每趟愿付$70

宠物去做美容或看病,都会安排专人专车接送,即使来回一趟收费70元也不手软。

提供宠物接送服务的Best Pet Services老板白英豪(32岁)透露,他在宠物业工作了8年,4年前开始提供接送宠物的服务,顾客的反应很好,生意每年都有10%至20%的增幅。

“如果宠物得了较严重的病,主人一般会随行,如果只是简单的小病或注射疫苗等,就会全权交给我们处理。”

白英豪指出,宠物主现在很舍得在宠物身上花钱,也相信他照顾宠物的能力,所以这么多年来有很多回头客。

“一般接送的宠物都是狗和猫,偶尔会有鸟,收费根据宠物大小和种类,每趟来回介于50至70元。”

白英豪表示,他也提供随传随到服务,不过这种临时紧急服务的收费较高,介于80至120元。

《新明日报》

2011年4月25日星期一

新媒体商家赶搭大选商机

新媒体商家赶搭大选商机

人民行动党网站日前上载来临大选所有将出战的87名候选人的宣传视频,有些是简单的自我介绍,当中穿插一些社区活动照片,时间是两分多钟。

副总理黄根成在约四分钟的短片里,还当起“导游”,通过镜头带大家到碧山—大巴窑集选区的社区一走。

革新党、工人党、国民团结党、人民党、民主联盟等反对党都先后为网页进行更新,还不时上载党员走访社区活动的照片和信息。

同时,执政党和反对党都以党的名义在面簿上设立户头,100多名各党派候选人也设面簿户头同网民进行交流。

尽管多数政党由其青年团成员打理新媒体事务,但拍摄视频、短片、网页更新及设立粉丝网页等事宜,多数是外包给影视制作公司和网页设计公司,以完成基本构架。

《联合早报》

2011年4月21日星期四

2nd hand goods for sale 二手货清销

**2nd hand furniture and electrical appliances**
~~二手家私电器出售~~
**lelong barang elektrik dan perabot terpakai**

1. 少年儿童睡床+书桌 S$100 Teenager bed + study table
2. ALCOM牌微波炉 S$50 ALCOM microwave oven
3. 二人白色沙发 S$50 White coloured sofa two person

要钱嫑货,保养有方,安全可用。Safe to use, well maintained!
清货大促销!同时买两样以上有得扣!Buy more = more discount!
丢掉实在太浪费了,大家来拯救地球吧。Save our planet earth!
提供送货服务,地点马西岭MARSILING( sales location)

HP/SMS now!

9七4836零4 (谢绝玩弄)
9-seven-4830-zero-4 (No pranks)


新马手机漫游收费下月起调低

新马手机漫游收费下月起调低

下月1日起,新加坡和马来西亚之间手机用户的通话漫游(roaming)收费将调低20%,简讯漫游收费减少30%。

到了明年5月1日,上述两项收费将进一步调低,比现有的收费分别少30%和50%。

数据漫游(data roaming)、多媒体简讯漫游(MMS,又称彩信)和视频通话漫游收费则不变。

新加坡新闻、通讯及艺术部长吕德耀和马来西亚新闻、通讯及文化部长莱士·雅丁博士(Dr Rais Yatim)昨天在临近马来西亚首都吉隆坡的布城(Putrajaya)的香格里拉酒店宣布了这个消息。

莱士说:“这对整个亚细安有启发作用。虽然新马是首两个敲定这类双边协议的亚细安国家,我们已经有来自亚细安他国的同僚,询问这个协议的具体内容。”

这是亚细安十国内,首个双边调低手机漫游收费的协议。新加坡用户所签的移动合同总数超过700万份,协议的签署让他们受惠。

《联合早报》

May 7 Polling Day, is a public holiday

MOM: May 7 Polling Day, is a public holiday

In accordance with Section 35 of the Parliamentary Elections Act, Polling day on 7 May (Saturday) is a public holiday.

The Ministry of Manpower would like to inform companies that Polling Day, as a public holiday, should be treated in the same manner as any other public holiday.

All employees covered by the Employment Act are entitled to paid public holidays, including the public holiday on Polling Day.

If an employee is required to work on Polling Day, he is entitled to an extra day’s salary for the day’s work, or be given another day off. Employees not required to work on that day are also entitled to one day off in lieu, or be given one day’s pay, as per other public holidays falling on a Saturday.

~News courtesy of Omy~

2011年4月16日星期六

没钱出国 英流行“露营旅游”

没钱出国 英流行“露营旅游”

伦敦 LONDON:英国经济低迷,没钱出国度假的家庭纷纷留在国内“露营旅游”,使各地露营场所预订量大增。

露营场所设施越来越好,还提供电力连接,都是英国人喜欢到野外露营的原因。

据英国国家统计局(ONS)数据,去年英国人露营次数增加了20%,达到5.43 million次。与此同时,过去2年出国旅游人数却下跌超过25%。

Mintel调查显示,今年有35%受访英国人决定留在国内度假,26%不打算出国,表示一定会出国玩的仅占20%。

在来临的复活节(Easter)与王室婚礼假期带动下,露营热继续升温。英国露营与露营车协会(Camping & Caravanning Club)透露,今年复活节期间的露营预订同比上升了25%。

协会主席Robert Louden说:“露营能让家庭成员脱离紧张生活、一起享受quality time,特别具吸引力。”

~以上新闻转载自omy~

下周一多多 奖金料破300万

下周一多多 奖金料破300万

多多一连两期无人测中真字,头奖的累积奖金估计将突破300万。

在星期一(11日)开彩的多多号码包括了9、15、27、28、30、40,额外号码是12。

由于没人猜中多多开彩的全部6个号码,因此那一期的头奖奖金67万2149元便累计到星期四(14日)。

但是,昨日依旧没人测中所开出的6、10、17、29、33、44,以及额外号码9。

因此,159万7397元巨奖的奖金,将累积至来临的星期一(18日)的开彩日。

据观察,当多多迷知道下期的多多大奖已累积到至少300万后,纷纷涌到多多店排队买“心水字”。

《新明日报》

2011年4月12日星期二

Songkran 2554

สวัสดีปีใหม่ สวัสดีสงกรานต์
泼水节快乐!泰国平安!
Happy Songkran, happy Thai new year!

存款保险顶限提高至5万元

存款保险顶限提高至5万元 更多存户获保障

存款保险的保额顶限将从2万元提高到5万元,更多存户也因此能享有全额存款保障,占了总受保存户的91%。这些存户再也无须担心储蓄会因为银行倒闭而化为乌有。

国会昨天三读通过2011年存款保险和投保人保障基金法案。

在存款保险(Deposit Insurance)方面,金融管理局将把每个存户在一家银行或金融机构的存款保额顶限,从原有的2万元上调至5万元,也就是说,如果该家银行或金融公司倒闭,存款低于5万元的存户将获赔所有存款。

存款保障顶限调高后,可拿回所有存款的存户将从之前的83%增加到91%。

此外,在公积金投资计划和公积金最低存款计划下存款,保额顶限也同样从2万元调高到5万元。

《联合早报》

8月起房产交易款项须存入指定银行户头

8月起房地产交易款项 须存入指定银行户头

预防律师背信卷款的房地产交易(杂项修订)法案昨天三读通过,今年8月起生效,届时所有房地产交易款项必须存入律师在所指定银行开设的“房地产交易户头”(conveyancing accounts),或者交给新加坡法律学会保管。

新措施所涉及的行政等费用,客户将得承担。律政部长尚穆根昨天为法案提出二读时,针对官委议员郑宝莲副教授对增加费用的询问指出,新措施是要保护公众,相关单位也为实行这项新措施增加了费用,如银行资讯科技部门需改善系统,因此会向客户征收费用,但这笔费用和所涉及的房地产交易总额,或客户在这交易中所得到的保护相比,可算是小额。

尚穆根说,目前至少有四家指定银行和新加坡法律学会提供新措施服务,有关费用在这竞争下相信会受到控制。

房地产交易的款项以往大多交由律师经手,然而律师背信卷款潜逃事件却一再发生,使得人们质疑让律师代客户保管房地产交易款项的做法,也促使房地产交易修订案的诞生,以保障客户利益。

《联合早报》

2011年4月9日星期六

Radio 1003 好球GOAL不够!


Radio 1003 好球GOAL不够!

DJ 林灵芝主持
每逢星期六中午 12noon - 1pm

2011年4月7日星期四

Teguh Herba to expand distribution nationwide

Teguh Herba to expand distribution network nationwide

TEGUH Herba Enterprise, a manufacturer of traditional herbal energy drink and herbal capsule health supplement, plans to expand its distribution network throughout the country in its effort to widen and increase awareness of its products.

With the planned expansion of its distribution network, the Kuantan-based enterprise, which owns Teguh Herba brand of herbal cocoa drink and herbal capsule health supplement, is confident that its locally concocted herbal products would offer value added health benefits to a wider section of the nation’s population.

Currently, the products are sold in Pahang directly to consumers and through online sales. Both products are also available through mail orders with consumers hailing from Kelantan, Johor, Perak, Kedah, Penang, Perlis and Malacca.

Formulation and contract manufacturing of the Teguh Herba products are undertaken by TPM Biotech Sdn Bhd at the TPM Biotech’s Herbal Biotech Centre in Raub, Pahang. TPM Biotech is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Technology Park Malaysia Corporation Sdn Bhd, an agency under the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry.
Wide range: Khairul showing his company’s herbal cocoa drink and herbal health supplements that are manufactured by TPM Biotech at its facility in Raub, Pahang.

Teguh Herba Enterprise manager Khairul Redzuan Ibrahim said the company aimed to explore the markets in Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei.

The company’s current monthly production of the herbal cocoa energy drink is 3,000 boxes and 5,000 boxes for the herbal capsule supplement. They are approved by the Health Ministry’s National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau and certified halal by Jakim.

The herbal energy cocoa drink comes in 20 sachets each box. It contains extracts of two main herbal ingredients: tongkat ali and lasianthus. The herbal capsule supplement, which contains 100% herbal extracts, comes in a box of 30 capsules.

“It is our vision to ensure our quality products, which are affordably priced, will be able to reach a wider public. We have invested substantially in time and money for research and development (R&D) of both these products because we strongly believe in sharing the invaluable concoction developed by our founder through his earlier sufferings,” said Khairul.

On the company’s future expansion plan, Khairul said plans were in the pipeline to diversify into new herbal health products for women to restore their health and vitality after pregnancy.

“We wish to express our gratitude to TPM Herbal Biotech Centre for opening the doors and showing us the opportunities in our business venture. The manufacturing aspects and maintaining the consistent quality of our products are taken care of by TPM Biotech.

The herbal cocoa energy drink and herbal capsule were formulated by the company’s founder, Ibrahim Manan, in 2008 who consumed the concoction himself to reduce his blood sugar level.

In wanting to share his formulation for diabetic treatment, Ibrahim and his family turned his earlier adversity into a business opportunity by venturing into the traditional herbal treatment industry.

TPM Biotech Sdn Bhd’s Herbal Biotech Centre was recently awarded the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Audit Standard (HACCP) certificate whereby food products manufactured by it can be exported internationally.

In addition, the TPM Biotech facility also has the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) status, accorded by the Health Ministry’s National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau in 2006.

·IF you have a business-related event such as product launches, new appointments and store openings to highlight, e-mail us at metro@thestar.com.my

-News courtesy of The Star-

白银价飙升 创31年来新高

白银价飙升 创31年来新高

中东局势不明朗、通货膨胀,及货币价值猛跌,导致投资者转而投资白银,造成白银价格创下31年来的新高。

今年首三个月,白银的价位增加超过30%,从1月份的每安士26美元(约33新元)增至上个月的36美元(约45新元),昨天升至每安士39.52美元(约49.81新元),创下1980年2月以来的最高纪录。

白银在狮城虽然不比黄金抢手,但它在过去一年多来的期货价格也节节攀升,吸引了不少投资者。一名进口银币和银条的狮城商家受访时说,许多人看好银价还有上调的空间,纷纷转而投资白银,他的顾客包括教师和百万富翁。

他透露,一盒500枚的银币,最受顾客欢迎,售价是3万1000元。

分析师认为,投资者追捧白银,是想应对中东持续不稳定的局势,以及不断下滑的美元、欧元及英镑等货币价值。

此外,辉立期货(Phillip Futures)分析员也指出,白银是电子业广泛使用的工业金属,需求增加自然会推高白银的价格。她说:“随着经济强劲复苏,白银价格的增幅已大大超越黄金。”

另外,黄金每安士 料破1465美元。

《联合晚报》

2011年4月2日星期六

Tiger Airways Discount Promo

Tiger Airways Discount Promo
(April 2011)

Adidas Sale @ Wingtai

Sales: until Apr 12
Opening hourse: until 7pm daily
Showroom area size: HDB 4 room flat
Address: 105 Tampines Road (near Hougang Kovan Superbowl)

Nearest bus stop: 53 112 113

Nearest MRT: Kovan Northeast Line

2011年3月30日星期三

Welcome 欢迎光临 Selamat Datang!

Welcome to Singalobang, we bring you the best deals in Singapore and around!!

欢迎光临狮城好康头,我们将为您带来新加坡境内外的好康头


Selamat datang ke Singalobang. Jom kita cari lobang yang paling murah, paling baloi!!!