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A Singapore driver who ran a red light at more than 129kmh and caused a fatal chain collision in Tampines has been sentenced to 12 years and nine months in prison and banned from driving for life. Muhammad Syafie Ismail, 45, was sentenced at the State Courts on Monday, 5 October, following the April 2024 […]

Singapore may be compact, but its shopping scene is anything but. One afternoon can take you from polished luxury boutiques on Orchard Road to independent labels in a converted building, then onwards to a sprawling heartland mall where locals come for groceries, dinner, entertainment and a little air conditioning. Shopping malls in Singapore have long […]

There are theme parks, and then there are theme parks that make you feel as though you have temporarily stepped into another universe.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Universal Studios Singapore (@universalstudiossingapore) Universal Studios Singapore belongs firmly to the latter. Sitting on Sentosa Island, the park brings together […]

There are neighbourhoods in Singapore that you visit for the sights, and then there are neighbourhoods that ask you to slow down. Katong and Joo Chiat belong firmly to the second category. For travellers interested in quality tourism, Katong offers something beyond the usual checklist of major Singapore tourism attractions. The neighbourhood invites you to […]

There are plenty of reasons to visit Marina Bay Sands (MBS). The skyline is spectacular, the shopping is serious, and the infinity pool has become one of Singapore’s most recognisable images. But for anyone who believes a good trip should also involve a memorable meal, the dining scene deserves its own itinerary. From Japanese-inspired dining […]

Singapore mornings have their own rhythm. The shutters go up early, coffee starts brewing before the city is fully awake, and breakfast can mean anything from kaya toast and soft boiled eggs to a carefully plated brunch with excellent coffee. For visitors, breakfast is also one of the easiest ways to get a feel for […]

Singapore has a reputation for being expensive, and the grocery bill can sometimes confirm it. For travellers staying a little longer, however, there is a simple way to keep everyday costs under control: shop like a local. While Singapore’s restaurants, cafés and hawker centres make eating out remarkably easy, having a well-stocked kitchen is still […]