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2014年6月20日星期五
Sports Hub: How to get there
Sports Hub: How to get there
With 30,000 people expected to converge at the Singapore Sports Hub for multiple events next weekend, organisers on Thursday (June 19) outlined their plans on how the public can access the venue.
The Sports Hub is easily accessible by various transport modes. Three MRT stations - Stadium, Mountbatten and Kallang - are within walking distance. Seven bus services and three taxi stands provide more options. Major expressways also feed into the multiple entry and exit points which serve the hub.
Those who plan to drive to the new National Stadium when there is an event happening there should remember to buy their parking tickets first. Without one, you will not be able to park at the Stadium.
"During event days in the National Stadium, no parking is available unless you buy a pre-purchased parking lot," said Mr Eric Tan, Managing Director of DTZ. "You need to go to our website to purchase the parking lot. When you arrive, display your decal and we will guide you to your lot. If you do not pre-purchase, there will be no lots for anyone who tries to find a parking lot."
The pre-purchase is only for some 800 lots located within the National Stadium. You still have more than 3,000 other parking lots to choose from at the Sports Hub, the Singapore Indoor Stadium and Kallang Leisure Park Mall.
Members of the public can purchase the pre-sold parking on a first-come-first-served basis at www.sportshubtix.sg or at all Singapore Post outlets. Each ticket costs $10.70 and is valid from 7am of the event day till 7am the next morning.
Organisers have also printed a guide map to inform the public about how to access the Sports Hub. 50,000 copies will be distributed to residents living around the Stadium, and more copies will be made available island-wide.
There is also a hotline (6653-8900) and website (www.sportshub.com.sg) where similar information is available. For the whole of July, members of the public can try out the facilities in the hub free of charge - the free trials will cover various indoor games as well as swimming and kayaking.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
With 30,000 people expected to converge at the Singapore Sports Hub for multiple events next weekend, organisers on Thursday (June 19) outlined their plans on how the public can access the venue.
The Sports Hub is easily accessible by various transport modes. Three MRT stations - Stadium, Mountbatten and Kallang - are within walking distance. Seven bus services and three taxi stands provide more options. Major expressways also feed into the multiple entry and exit points which serve the hub.
Those who plan to drive to the new National Stadium when there is an event happening there should remember to buy their parking tickets first. Without one, you will not be able to park at the Stadium.
"During event days in the National Stadium, no parking is available unless you buy a pre-purchased parking lot," said Mr Eric Tan, Managing Director of DTZ. "You need to go to our website to purchase the parking lot. When you arrive, display your decal and we will guide you to your lot. If you do not pre-purchase, there will be no lots for anyone who tries to find a parking lot."
The pre-purchase is only for some 800 lots located within the National Stadium. You still have more than 3,000 other parking lots to choose from at the Sports Hub, the Singapore Indoor Stadium and Kallang Leisure Park Mall.
Members of the public can purchase the pre-sold parking on a first-come-first-served basis at www.sportshubtix.sg or at all Singapore Post outlets. Each ticket costs $10.70 and is valid from 7am of the event day till 7am the next morning.
Organisers have also printed a guide map to inform the public about how to access the Sports Hub. 50,000 copies will be distributed to residents living around the Stadium, and more copies will be made available island-wide.
There is also a hotline (6653-8900) and website (www.sportshub.com.sg) where similar information is available. For the whole of July, members of the public can try out the facilities in the hub free of charge - the free trials will cover various indoor games as well as swimming and kayaking.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
2014年5月30日星期五
2013年8月27日星期二
MediaCorp Subaru Challenge returns for its 12th year
MediaCorp Subaru Challenge returns for its 12th year
Asia's most demanding and largest endurance contest, the MediaCorp Subaru Challenge - The Asian Face-Off, is back for its 12th year. The event is a joint initiative between Motor Image Enterprises and MediaCorp.
Participants at the MediaCorp Subaru Challenge 2012.
Asia's most demanding and largest endurance contest, the MediaCorp Subaru Challenge - The Asian Face-Off, is back for its 12th year.
The event is a joint initiative between Motor Image Enterprises and MediaCorp.
It starts on 26 October at Ngee Ann City's Civic Plaza.
The competition brings together a total of 400 contestants.
More than 300 will be Singaporeans. The rest come from Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
All contestants will try to outlast one another by placing their right palms firmly within the surface area of palm-shaped decals stuck on the surfaces of several cars.
Contestants will be given a five-minute break once every six hours throughout the competition.
The top prize is the Subaru Forester 2.0i Premium worth S$85,000 without COE.
"The MediaCorp Subaru Challenge has continually evolved over the years,” said Glenn Tan, executive director at Tan Chong International Limited.
"This is one of the reasons it's kept its place among the annual highlights in Singapore's event calendar. As we mark the 12th year in 2013, the challenge has become tougher, more interesting and even more fun, so look out for new twists and bigger rewards."
In addition to being eligible for the grand prize, regional contestants will also compete for additional titles and cash prizes.
The title of Country Winner and a cash prize of S$1,000 will be awarded to the final standing representative of each participating market.
The last standing regional contestant will win the Asian Winner title and walk away with an additional S$5,000 cash. The country or region whose participants have the longest combined standing time will be awarded the Country Team Winner title along with a cash prize of S$10,000, to be equally divided among the team.
To mark the 12th year of the challenge, attractive prizes will also be given away once every 12 hours during the competition.
"On the social media front, new avenues to stay connected with contest updates will be introduced on Twitter and through the official Facebook page. As with every year, we look forward to see if another record time will be established by the ultimate challenge winner," said Erina Cook, senior programme director at MediaCorp’s Gold 90.5FM.
Those who want to take part in the challenge can call in to MediaCorp's radio stations - Gold 90.5FM, Class 95FM or 987FM from 9 September to 11 October to enter the first qualifying round.
This year, five lucky hopefuls can also qualify directly for the challenge through participation in activities organised by Motor Image via its "I LOVE SUBARU" Facebook fan page.
Another five direct entries can be won through activities organised by LostPaws, a free online community service that allows the public to put up pets or abandoned animals for adoption and help reunite lost pets with their owners via their community watch.
Last year's winner was Tholmas Gan Yu Shen, a 42-year-old Singaporean who checked in 78 hours and 30 minutes of standing time.
The current record stands at 81 hours and 32 minutes, held by the 2008 winner, Singaporean George Lee.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
Asia's most demanding and largest endurance contest, the MediaCorp Subaru Challenge - The Asian Face-Off, is back for its 12th year. The event is a joint initiative between Motor Image Enterprises and MediaCorp.
Participants at the MediaCorp Subaru Challenge 2012.
Asia's most demanding and largest endurance contest, the MediaCorp Subaru Challenge - The Asian Face-Off, is back for its 12th year.
The event is a joint initiative between Motor Image Enterprises and MediaCorp.
It starts on 26 October at Ngee Ann City's Civic Plaza.
The competition brings together a total of 400 contestants.
More than 300 will be Singaporeans. The rest come from Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
All contestants will try to outlast one another by placing their right palms firmly within the surface area of palm-shaped decals stuck on the surfaces of several cars.
Contestants will be given a five-minute break once every six hours throughout the competition.
The top prize is the Subaru Forester 2.0i Premium worth S$85,000 without COE.
"The MediaCorp Subaru Challenge has continually evolved over the years,” said Glenn Tan, executive director at Tan Chong International Limited.
"This is one of the reasons it's kept its place among the annual highlights in Singapore's event calendar. As we mark the 12th year in 2013, the challenge has become tougher, more interesting and even more fun, so look out for new twists and bigger rewards."
In addition to being eligible for the grand prize, regional contestants will also compete for additional titles and cash prizes.
The title of Country Winner and a cash prize of S$1,000 will be awarded to the final standing representative of each participating market.
The last standing regional contestant will win the Asian Winner title and walk away with an additional S$5,000 cash. The country or region whose participants have the longest combined standing time will be awarded the Country Team Winner title along with a cash prize of S$10,000, to be equally divided among the team.
To mark the 12th year of the challenge, attractive prizes will also be given away once every 12 hours during the competition.
"On the social media front, new avenues to stay connected with contest updates will be introduced on Twitter and through the official Facebook page. As with every year, we look forward to see if another record time will be established by the ultimate challenge winner," said Erina Cook, senior programme director at MediaCorp’s Gold 90.5FM.
Those who want to take part in the challenge can call in to MediaCorp's radio stations - Gold 90.5FM, Class 95FM or 987FM from 9 September to 11 October to enter the first qualifying round.
This year, five lucky hopefuls can also qualify directly for the challenge through participation in activities organised by Motor Image via its "I LOVE SUBARU" Facebook fan page.
Another five direct entries can be won through activities organised by LostPaws, a free online community service that allows the public to put up pets or abandoned animals for adoption and help reunite lost pets with their owners via their community watch.
Last year's winner was Tholmas Gan Yu Shen, a 42-year-old Singaporean who checked in 78 hours and 30 minutes of standing time.
The current record stands at 81 hours and 32 minutes, held by the 2008 winner, Singaporean George Lee.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
2013年8月7日星期三
2013年6月28日星期五
Treats in store as Singapore Zoo turns 40
Treats in store as Singapore Zoo turns 40
SAY CHEESE: Former president S R Nathan with the Singapore Zoo's orang utans at the zoo's 40th-birthday celebration yesterday. There were performances and photo opportunities for guests. (PHOTO: WILDLIFE RESERVES SINGAPORE)
Expect the Singapore Zoo to deliver a more interactive experience to better engage younger visitors.
That was one of the plans shared yesterday by Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) at an event to celebrate the zoo's 40th birthday.
Ms Claire Chiang, the chairman of WRS, which runs the zoo, said that the zoo of the future in Singapore and in other parts of the world would be one that is interactive.
She explained that the younger generation would have grown up with gadgets and prefer immediate access to information.
"(The zoo) has to be immersive, so you feel like you are going through a journey in the rainforest instead of being a passive observer," she said, adding that using social media could be one way to make the zoo experience more interactive.
The zoo is also going beyond children and reaching out to other demographics, such as youth and adults, to spread the animal-conservation message.
At the zoo's birthday celebration yesterday, there were performances and photo opportunities for guests with some of the animals, such as elephants and orang utans.
Among the guests yesterday was former president S R Nathan.
The Singapore Zoo opened its doors as an open-concept zoo in 1973. It is home to more than 2,800 specimens representing over 300 species, of which 26 per cent are endangered.
Besides the zoo, WRS also runs Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari and the River Safari.
Fans of the zoo are in for a treat: For the whole of next month, all Singaporeans and permanent residents can enjoy 40 per cent off the entry price.
Ms Chiang said of the zoo's birthday: "Turning 40 is a monumental event and this is a time for us to reflect on all that we have accomplished with the Singapore Zoo, and what it means to our families, friends and international visitors."
～Info courtesy of Omy～
SAY CHEESE: Former president S R Nathan with the Singapore Zoo's orang utans at the zoo's 40th-birthday celebration yesterday. There were performances and photo opportunities for guests. (PHOTO: WILDLIFE RESERVES SINGAPORE)
Expect the Singapore Zoo to deliver a more interactive experience to better engage younger visitors.
That was one of the plans shared yesterday by Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) at an event to celebrate the zoo's 40th birthday.
Ms Claire Chiang, the chairman of WRS, which runs the zoo, said that the zoo of the future in Singapore and in other parts of the world would be one that is interactive.
She explained that the younger generation would have grown up with gadgets and prefer immediate access to information.
"(The zoo) has to be immersive, so you feel like you are going through a journey in the rainforest instead of being a passive observer," she said, adding that using social media could be one way to make the zoo experience more interactive.
The zoo is also going beyond children and reaching out to other demographics, such as youth and adults, to spread the animal-conservation message.
At the zoo's birthday celebration yesterday, there were performances and photo opportunities for guests with some of the animals, such as elephants and orang utans.
Among the guests yesterday was former president S R Nathan.
The Singapore Zoo opened its doors as an open-concept zoo in 1973. It is home to more than 2,800 specimens representing over 300 species, of which 26 per cent are endangered.
Besides the zoo, WRS also runs Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari and the River Safari.
Fans of the zoo are in for a treat: For the whole of next month, all Singaporeans and permanent residents can enjoy 40 per cent off the entry price.
Ms Chiang said of the zoo's birthday: "Turning 40 is a monumental event and this is a time for us to reflect on all that we have accomplished with the Singapore Zoo, and what it means to our families, friends and international visitors."
～Info courtesy of Omy～
2013年6月17日星期一
2013年6月16日星期日
Singapore Public Holidays 2014
Singapore Public Holidays 2014
The dates for the 11 gazetted public holidays for 2014 are as follows:
New Year's Day 1 January Wednesday
Chinese New Year 31 January Friday - 1 February Saturday
Good Friday 18 April Friday
Labour Day 1 May Thursday
Vesak Day 13 May Tuesday
Hari Raya Puasa 28 July Monday
National Day 9 August Saturday
Hari Raya Haji 5 October* Sunday
Deepavali 23 October** Thursday
Christmas Day 25 December Thursday *
The following Monday will be a public holiday.
** Subject to change.
~Info courtesy of MOM~
The dates for the 11 gazetted public holidays for 2014 are as follows:
New Year's Day 1 January Wednesday
Chinese New Year 31 January Friday - 1 February Saturday
Good Friday 18 April Friday
Labour Day 1 May Thursday
Vesak Day 13 May Tuesday
Hari Raya Puasa 28 July Monday
National Day 9 August Saturday
Hari Raya Haji 5 October* Sunday
Deepavali 23 October** Thursday
Christmas Day 25 December Thursday *
The following Monday will be a public holiday.
** Subject to change.
~Info courtesy of MOM~
2013年6月13日星期四
2013年5月10日星期五
Travel Malaysia 2013 - Travel Fair
Travel Malaysia 2013 - Travel Fair
10am - 9pm
10 - 12 May 2013
Expo Hall 6B
Free Admission
10am - 9pm
10 - 12 May 2013
Expo Hall 6B
Free Admission
2013年4月10日星期三
Plan up to 10 long weekends in 2014
Plan up to 10 long weekends in 2014
Singapore employees will get four long weekends next year, one fewer than this year's, based on next year's public-holiday dates.
But strategic planning of leave and day-off applications can more than double next year's number of long weekends to 10.
This is because there are three public holidays on Thursdays (Labour Day, Deepavali and Christmas Day), one holiday on a Tuesday (Vesak Day), one on a Wednesday (New Year's Day) and one on a Saturday (National Day).
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) yesterday announced the 11 gazetted public holidays for next year. It stated that for public holidays falling on Saturdays, an employee who is not required to work on Saturdays is entitled to claim a day off or compensation in lieu of that public holiday.
This is provided the worker is covered by the Employment Act.
The four long weekends next year cover the public holidays for Chinese New Year, Good Friday, Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji. They are each three days long.
In comparison, the five official long weekends this year include two four-day breaks. Taking leave on the right days will result in nine long weekends this year.
But by taking six days of leave and a day off-in-lieu, the number of long weekends next year becomes 10.
For instance, workers can get five rest days by taking two days' leave on Jan 2 and 3 (Thursday and Friday) as New Year's Day falls on a Wednesday next year.
As National Day falls on a Saturday next year, employees could get a day off-in-lieu. If their employers approve, the day off could be cleared on Aug 8 (Friday) so that they get to enjoy a long weekend.
Workers could extend their three-day long weekend during Chinese New Year to four days by taking a day off-in-lieu on Jan 30. This is because the second day of Chinese New Year is on a Saturday and workers could be given a day off-in-lieu for that.
MOM confirmed that Deepavali this year is no longer on Nov 3 (Sunday), so the following Monday will not be a public holiday.
Instead, Nov 2 (Saturday) will be gazetted as the Deepavali public holiday.
For senior assistant nurse Usha Kumaran, the change in date for Deepavali does not matter much to her, as there is still one day to rest - Sunday - before she goes back to work. She said: "Preparing for Deepavali is a long process, so Hindus like me usually take days off prior to the actual date of celebration."
Tentatively, Deepavali next year will fall on Oct 23 (Thursday). But MOM said it will have to confirm this date against the Indian almanac when it is available.
For Mr Yu Jin, a football-league organiser, the fewer official long weekends is a downer.
He said: "We can't control (which dates) the holidays fall on, but we can take advantage of our leave dates to create more long weekends."
~News courtesy of OMY~
Singapore employees will get four long weekends next year, one fewer than this year's, based on next year's public-holiday dates.
But strategic planning of leave and day-off applications can more than double next year's number of long weekends to 10.
This is because there are three public holidays on Thursdays (Labour Day, Deepavali and Christmas Day), one holiday on a Tuesday (Vesak Day), one on a Wednesday (New Year's Day) and one on a Saturday (National Day).
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) yesterday announced the 11 gazetted public holidays for next year. It stated that for public holidays falling on Saturdays, an employee who is not required to work on Saturdays is entitled to claim a day off or compensation in lieu of that public holiday.
This is provided the worker is covered by the Employment Act.
The four long weekends next year cover the public holidays for Chinese New Year, Good Friday, Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji. They are each three days long.
In comparison, the five official long weekends this year include two four-day breaks. Taking leave on the right days will result in nine long weekends this year.
But by taking six days of leave and a day off-in-lieu, the number of long weekends next year becomes 10.
For instance, workers can get five rest days by taking two days' leave on Jan 2 and 3 (Thursday and Friday) as New Year's Day falls on a Wednesday next year.
As National Day falls on a Saturday next year, employees could get a day off-in-lieu. If their employers approve, the day off could be cleared on Aug 8 (Friday) so that they get to enjoy a long weekend.
Workers could extend their three-day long weekend during Chinese New Year to four days by taking a day off-in-lieu on Jan 30. This is because the second day of Chinese New Year is on a Saturday and workers could be given a day off-in-lieu for that.
MOM confirmed that Deepavali this year is no longer on Nov 3 (Sunday), so the following Monday will not be a public holiday.
Instead, Nov 2 (Saturday) will be gazetted as the Deepavali public holiday.
For senior assistant nurse Usha Kumaran, the change in date for Deepavali does not matter much to her, as there is still one day to rest - Sunday - before she goes back to work. She said: "Preparing for Deepavali is a long process, so Hindus like me usually take days off prior to the actual date of celebration."
Tentatively, Deepavali next year will fall on Oct 23 (Thursday). But MOM said it will have to confirm this date against the Indian almanac when it is available.
For Mr Yu Jin, a football-league organiser, the fewer official long weekends is a downer.
He said: "We can't control (which dates) the holidays fall on, but we can take advantage of our leave dates to create more long weekends."
~News courtesy of OMY~
2013年4月5日星期五
Fanta-stic discounts await Legoland visitors
Fanta-stic discounts await Legoland visitors
FANTA is offering RM40 discounts on tickets to the Legoland Malaysia theme park in Johor through purchases of any 1.5l or 2l bottle of any flavour.
Fanta producer Coca-Cola Refreshments Sdn Bhd was recently named as the theme park’s official beverage partner.
From now until April 30, consumers need to present a label from a 1.5L or 2L bottle together with the promotional voucher which can be redeemed from supermarkets or hypermarkets.
With the new partnership, visitors at the park can now enjoy a wide range of beverages under the Coca-Cola portfolio including Fanta, Sprite, A&W Sarsaparilla, Heaven & Earth, Dasani mineral water, Vanilla Coke, Coca-Cola Light and Coca-Cola.
The 76-acre Legoland is the sixth in the world and features seven themed areas with more than 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2013年2月17日星期日
Early-bird sales of F1 Singapore GP tickets
Early-bird sales of F1 Singapore GP tickets
Fans of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix can buy tickets from Wednesday, with 65,000 general three-day tickets on sale for the early birds.
They will enjoy significant savings and new initiatives for the sixth instalment of the world's only Formula One night race on 20, 21 and 22 September.
As in previous years, race promoter Singapore GP will release the tickets in two phases: the early-bird phase from 20 February to 30 April, and the regular phase from 1 May.
About 85 per cent of the ticket categories on offer are priced the same or lower than in 2012.
Fans can look forward to savings of up to 30 per cent if they buy early as a group under the Group Booking Special scheme.
In response to popular demand, Singapore GP is offering an additional combination package for spectators to explore different parts of the Circuit Park on each of the three days.
Fans can opt for the new Zone 1 Walkabout combination package that consists of a Pit Grandstand ticket for both Friday and Saturday, as well as a Sunday Premier Walkabout ticket at only S$688 during the early-bird phase.
The Turn 1, Padang and Bay combination packages will still be available from S$398 to S$788 at early-bird price.
Following the sell-out success of the Turn 3 Premier Grandstand last year, an additional Premier Grandstand has been launched.
It offers spectators the chance to witness possible overtaking opportunities at the Memorial (Turn 7) up-close.
Tickets are priced at S$1,598 for the Turn 7 Premier Grandstand @ Stamford and S$2,128 for the Turn 3 Premier Grandstand.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
2012年10月23日星期二
20部本地电影免费放映
20部本地电影免费放映
《881》将免费再次上映。（档案照片）
为了让更多国人支持国产片，多部经典的本地电影将重新上映，多数是免费放映。
根据新加坡电影委员会的数据，国人越来越支持国产片。2011年的国产片票房就比2010年高出64％。
委员会与数个业界伙伴将从后天起，展开为期2个月的活动。
名为“观看本地片”（Watch Local）的活动，将通过不同平台，放映28部本地制作的电影。
其中20部电影在嘉华院线、Objectifs摄影中心，以及艺术之家（The Arts House）上映，有多达12部是免费放映的。
另外8部则将通过新传媒免付费频道Okto和8频道播出。
其中两部是新戏
除了一些上映过、本地观众熟悉的电影之外，还有以下两部从未进行商业放映的电影，也将首次售票放映。
在洛杉矶工作的本地导演杨敏芝的首部电影“When The Road Meets The Sun”。影片去年曾在2个国际电影节上得奖。
本地电影人林毅炜拍摄的澳门电影《轮盘》（Roulette City）。该片今年曾在日本上映，但没在本地上映。
免费上映的本地电影
881
大世界
一泡而红
Child’s Play
辰巳Tatsumi
I Have Loved
The Man in the Cupboard
新新兵小传（Army Daze）
曦望（Sing To The Dawn）
Catherine Listening to the Rain
狂热迪斯科 （Forever Fever）
纯爱手冊 （The Teenage Textbook）
“观看本地片”活动哪里举行？
1 嘉华Sinema
网站：www.sinema.sg
2 Objectifs
免费电影只开放让20至35人观赏。
网站：www.objectifs.com.sg
3 艺术之家
座位顶限为75人，以先到先入场的形式开放给公众。
网站：www.thearthouse.com.sg
～以上新闻转载自OMY～
2012年10月11日星期四
Travel Malaysia 2012
Travel Malaysia 2012
11am to 9pm
12 - 14 Oct 2012
Singapore Expo Hall 5B
Free Admission
Kusu Island Ferry Schedule
Daily Ferry Schedule
Departures - Monday to Friday
Marina South Pier
(1) 10.00am (2) 2.00pm |
St John's Island
(Departure Time from Island) (1) 10.45am (2) 2.45pm# |
Kusu Island
(Departure Time from Island) (1) 12.00pm (2) 4.00pm# |
Departures - Saturday
Marina South Pier
(1) 9.00am (2) 12.00pm (3) 3.00pm |
St John's Island
(Departure Time from Island) (1) 9.45am (2) 12.45pm (3) 3.45pm# |
Kusu Island
(Departure Time from Island) (1) 11.30pm (2) 2.30pm (3) 4.30pm# |
Departures - Sunday and Public Holiday
Marina South Pier
(1) 9.00am (2) 11.00am (3) 1.00pm (4) 3.00pm (5) 5.00pm |
St John's Island
(Departure Time from Island) (1) 9.50am (2) 11.50am (3) 1.50pm (4) 3.50pm (5) 5.50pm# |
Kusu Island
(Departure Time from Island) (1) 10.15am (2) 12.15pm (3) 2.15pm (4) 4.15pm (5) 6.15pm# |
#Marks all last departures of the day.
Our Rates
S$15 for Adult
S$12 for children under 12
All rates listed are inclusive of island entry fee.
S$12 for children under 12
All rates listed are inclusive of island entry fee.
Ticketing Office
Singapore Island Cruise and Ferry Services Pte Ltd
#01-04 Marina South Pier Tel: 6534 9339 Fax: 6534 9119 |
2012年9月28日星期五
2012年9月12日星期三
2012年5月25日星期五
Army Open House comes to city
Army Open House comes to city
The Army’s High Mobility
Artillery Rocket System, or Himars, packs a punch during a media preview
at the dynamic show section of the Army Open House. (PHOTOS: THE
STRAITS TIMES)
It won't be Formula One cars zipping by the F1 Pit
Building this weekend, but the Singapre Armed Forces' (SAF's) Leopard
tank, and Apache assault helicopters as part of a mock storming of an
"enemy" building.
For the first time, the army is organising its Open House outside of a
military camp and in the city area to allow the public easier access.
It has also worked with transport operators SMRT and SBS Transit to increase train and bus frequencies to the Marina Bay area.
This year's edition of the Open House is themed Fathers And Sons, to celebrate 45 years of national service (NS).
The organising chairman, Brigadier-General (BG) Yeo See Peng, said:
"The army is the backbone of NS...where generations of NSmen have
provided the peace and security and we want to carry on and celebrate
the tradition."
He hopes that the event, which took six months of preparation, will
attract more families.
Demonstrations, exhibitions and rides have been lined up to give visitors a taste of army operations and its history.
For the first time, the public can take short rides on the infantry Terrex vehicle, as well as take to the sea with the Fast Craft Utility, a Navy vessel that supports land operations.
Demonstrations, exhibitions and rides have been lined up to give visitors a taste of army operations and its history.
For the first time, the public can take short rides on the infantry Terrex vehicle, as well as take to the sea with the Fast Craft Utility, a Navy vessel that supports land operations.
Visitors looking for more action can expect to be treated to a 30-minute dynamic defence show, complete with special effects, put up three times a day.
The show will simultaneously display an array of the army's modern
armament, such as the Terrex, the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
and bomb- disposal equipment.
Visitors could try their hand at a "gunbattle" using the Paintball
Engagement System or test their shooting skills using the Tactical
Engagement System. A mini obstacle course is also set to thrill kids.
Additionally, a time-tunnel exhibit which features a multimedia
display, a history gallery and a recognition hall has been put up to
showcase the evolution of the SAF and celebrate the past sacrifices and
commitment of NSmen.
About 300 NSmen have been roped in as roving ambassadors to share their NS experiences with the public at the Open House.
The Open House will be open to the public from 9am to 8pm. Admission to the Open House and all rides is free.
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