Hi Folks,
Just saw this in the papers today. I didn’t know that one needs to pay to watch Chingay parade … I always thought it was free … just stand by the road and watch when they parade by.
But I guess they brought in a lot more famous stuffs in this years parade and need [...]
Hi Folks,
This is just a reminder for folks who smoke to check that your merchandise have paid taxes. Those that are taxed would look like the one in the picture below.
For a packet of duty-unpaid cigarettes, buyers stand to face a minimum fine of $500 or prosecution in Court.
Source: ICA
Cheers,
James
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Hi Folks,
This are the places that you cannot smoke at from 1st Jan 2009 onwards. So if you smoke, do take note. Especially for the first few days where the enforcement officers are most “on the ball” (local term for “high alert” or “most active”) to “advice” offenders.
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Hi Folks,
AVA has finally lifted the ban, which started 3 months ago on 19 Sept 08, due to melamine contamination.
Products produced on or after 18 Dec 08 will be allowed to be imported if they meet AVA’s guidelines.
the products must be produced by establishments approved for export by the Chinese authorities,
the manufacturers are required to [...]
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Hi Folks,
Here are the public holidays for calender year 2009. Did you notice that almost all holidays are on Friday , Sunday or Monday (or replacement Monday)? That means long weekend for each and every holiday!!
Better start planning what you want to do with all those stretches of long weekend.
New Year’s Day
1 January [...]
Hi Folks,
From now till 23rd Jan 2009, you can register to be part of 2009 FORMULA 1™ Singapore Grand Prix slated to be held on Sept 27th 2009.
There appears to be 2 type of roles: Admin and Trackside.
Here are a list of “jobs” you can volunteer for:
TRACKSIDE ROLES (I’ve skipped the Admin roles)
BOUNDARY RIDERS (9 [...]
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Hi Folks,
This is a rare chance for you to leave a mark in Singapores landscape … well, maybe not a mark but at least leave a name or 2.
Although there are proposed name for each of he landmark, URA is seeking public help to name an Art Park and 2 components of the bridge linking [...]
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Hi Folks,
I was writing a post on whether the Singnet-MacBook deal currently being offered by Singtel was worth it just now. Obviously, I went to the Singapore Apple site for some research on facts and figures.
I did not anticipate that the “Buy” button on a Singapore SG site would link me to their US Store. [...]
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Hi Folks,
Below is the extract of the statement issued to AVA by Danone Dumex on the voluntary recall.
Danone Dumex Singapore has notified AVA that the company is conducting a voluntary recall of some Mamex and Mamil products in Singapore because book lice was found on top of the unopened foil seal of a limited number [...]
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Hi Folks,
Do you like Emi Fujita?
If you love her songs but never had a chance to meet her or if you had been thinking about getting one of her album but never get around to buy it. You can do both at the same time this Saturday, 8 Nov 08.
Emi Fujita is coming to town. [...]
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