March 2021

Kids Play Free at Sentosa this March

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The March school holidays are soon upon us, and there’s no better place to spend it than at our beloved holiday island, Sentosa. Whether you’re looking for thrill or chill, there’s a variety of fun experiences for everyone

From now till 31 March 2021, each child aged 12 and below will enjoy some of Sentosa’s most popular attractions for free with every paying adult, as part of Kids Play Free. Gather your family and friends and explore Sentosa this school holidays!

What’s more, enjoy free island admission till 31 March 2021. You can also enjoy $4 off your Grab ride to Sentosa with promo code SentosaFun.

The participating attractions in Kids Play Free are:

SINGAPORE CABLE CAR

Singapore Cable Car Sky Pass Round Trip (Adult: $35) + FREE entry for 1 Child (U.P. $25)

Includes Mount Faber Line & Sentosa Line

T&Cs

  • Valid till 31 Mar 2021.
  • Free entry is only valid for child aged 12 and below.

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SENTOSA ISLAND BUS TOUR

2-hour Bus Tour (Adult: $25) + FREE entry for 1 Child (U.P. $20)

Go on a 2-hour journey of Sentosa in the comfort of an air-conditioned bus to discover more about the beauty and charm of Sentosa island as well as learn its evolution and transformation into the bustling resort island it is today.

Tour Timings:
Departs daily at 10:30AM, 12:30PM, 2PM & 4PM

T&Cs

  • Valid till 31 Mar 2021.
  • Free entry is only valid for child aged 12 and below.
  • To redeem, use Chope to book a slot.

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IFLY SINGAPORE

iFly Teaser – 1 Sky Dive (Adult: $66) + FREE entry for 1 Child (U.P. $66)

T&Cs

  • Valid till 31 Mar 2021.
  • Valid for all timings including Public Holidays.
  • Free entry is only valid for child aged 12 and below.
  • Flyers must be 7 years of age and above.
  • 120kg maximum if under 1.8m tall, 140kg maximum if over 1.8m tall; not pregnant; have no plaster cast, are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs; have not previously dislocated the shoulder; have no history of back/neck injury or hearing problems.
  • Valid for all timings including Public Holidays.
  • Valid for walk-in bookings only and bookings will be subjected to availability.
  • Both packages must be utlised in the same flight session.
  • Not valid with other on-going promotions or discounts.
  • No rescheduling on the day of flight. Any rescheduling required before the day of flight shall have a charge of S$30.00 per flyer.
  • Standard terms and conditions apply. Refer to www.iflysingapore.com for more information.
  • To redeem, use Chope to book a slot or walk in based on availability.

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MADAME TUSSAUDS SINGAPORE

Madame Tussauds 5-in-1 + Digi Pass (Adult: $30) + FREE entry for 1 Child (U.P. $18)

Includes entry to Madame Tussauds Singapore + Spirit of Singapore boat ride + Images of Singapore + Marvel 4D Cinema + Ultimate Film Star Experience
Adult ticket will be entitled to 1 Digipass (Digital Photo souvenir)

T&Cs

  • Valid till 31 Mar 2021.
  • Free entry is only valid for child aged 12 and below.
  • To redeem, use Chope to book a slot or walk in based on availability.

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SKYPARK BY AJ HACKETT SENTOSA

AJ Hackett Giant Swing (Adult: $59) + FREE entry for 1 Child (U.P. $59)

T&Cs

  • Valid till 31 Mar 2021.
  • Free entry is only valid for child aged 12 and below.
  • To redeem, use Chope to book a slot or walk in based on availability.

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GOGREEN SEGWAY® ECO ADVENTURE

Segway Fun Ride – 500m (Adult: $21) + FREE entry for 1 Child (U.P. $21)

T&Cs

  • Valid till 31 Mar 2021.
  • Free entry is only valid for child aged 12 and below.
  • Minimum height: 105cm.
  • Maximum weight: 118kg.
  • To redeem, use Chope to book a slot or walk in based on availability.

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GOGREEN SEGWAY® ECO ADVENTURE

Sentosa Cycling Bike Rental 1hour (Adult: $15) + FREE entry for 1 Child (U.P. $15)

T&Cs

  • Valid till 31 Mar 2021.
  • Free entry is only valid for child aged 12 and below.
  • To redeem, use Chope to book a slot or walk in based on availability.

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HEADROCK VR

HeadRock VR Adventure 5 (Adult: $50) + FREE entry for 1 Child (U.P. $40)

Choose any 5 games/rides available in the premise. Redeemable on weekends & public holidays only.

T&Cs

  • Valid till 31 Mar 2021.
  • Free entry is only valid for child aged 12 and below.
  • Child must be 110 cm and above and at least 6 years old to participate.
  • Not suitable for pregnant women, senior citizens and guests with epilepsy, heart conditions, motion sickness.
  • Tickets sold are non-refundable.
  • Tickets must be utilised on the same day of redemption.
  • Strictly no extension or change of date allowed.
  • HeadRock VR reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions without prior notice.
  • Other Terms and Conditions apply. Please refer to headrockvr.sg for operating hours and other information.
  • For any enquiry, you can call 6963 4127 or email info@headrockvr.sg for assistance.
  • To redeem, use Chope to book a slot or walk in based on availability.

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ROYAL ALBATROSS

Rediscovery Breakfast Cruise (Adult: $133.75) + FREE entry for 1 Child (U.P. $101.65)

Inclusive of breakfast set, activities and 1.5h sail time on Saturday, 10am.

T&Cs

  • Valid till 31 Mar 2021.
  • Free entry is only valid for child aged 12 and below.
  • To redeem, use Chope to book a slot.

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ROYAL ALBATROSS

Sunset Sail Dinner Cruise (Adult: $208.65) + FREE entry for 1 Child (U.P. $101.65)

Inclusive of sail time from 5pm to 7.30pm, a 3-course Dinner and 1 welcome mocktail.

T&Cs

  • Valid till 31 Mar 2021.
  • Free entry is only valid for child aged 12 and below.
  • To redeem, use Chope to book a slot.

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ROYAL ALBATROSS

City Lights Dinner Cruise (Adult: $208.65) + FREE entry for 1 Child (U.P. $101.65)

Inclusive of sail time from 8.30pm to 11pm, a 3-course Dinner and 1 welcome drink.

T&Cs

  • Valid till 31 Mar 2021.
  • Free entry is only valid for child aged 12 and below.
  • To redeem, use Chope to book a slot.

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Note: Sentosa and the participating merchants reserve the right to amend the terms and conditions above without prior notice. Please check in-store for the latest updates.

 

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TamJai SamGor offering 1-for-1 Mixian on weekdays from 1 – 12 Mar 21

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1-for-1 Mixian at TamJai SamGor

TamJai SamGor Mixian” (TamJai SamGor) was launched in 2008, kick-starting Hong Kong’s mixian (rice noodle) trend with his original spicy soup bases and cumin chicken wings, and winning the hearts of spicy food lovers all across the city.

It was recognised as a “Bib Gourmand” restaurant by the MICHELIN Guide for three consecutive years from 2011 to 2013.

From 1 – 12 March, TamJai SamGor will be offering 1-for-1 Mixian with two toppings on weekdays at all outlets. To redeem, simply “like” TamJai SamGor Singapore on Facebook or “follow” TamJai SamGor Singapore on Instagram, and you will get a free bowl of mixian with two toppings and soup base of choice with every purchase of the noodle dish. Yes, #likethatalsocan!

This promotion is valid for dine-in only.

Share this promotion with your friends and loved ones!

Terms & Conditions

  • This offer is valid for dine-in only.
  • Toppings for complimentary bowl limited to toppings A and B only.
  • The complimentary bowl promo will be applied to the lower-priced item.
  • Add-ons are not applicable for your free bowl.
  • 2 diners are required to redeem this promotion
  • Management reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions without prior notice.

Outlets:

  1. TamJai SamGor Mixian Bedok Mall, #B1-52
  2. TamJai SamGor Mixian VivoCity, #B2-28
  3. TamJai SamGor Mixian Chinatown Point, #01-01/02

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Find Best Deals for All Electronics Products Using Ximple in Singapore

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In our everyday life, we use various electronic products. They make an integral part of our lives that we cannot live without. These electronic goods help make our lives easier and more comfortable.

Speaking of electronics, they can be very expensive. Many say that electronics in Singapore are affordable. Well, it is true to some extent, but you can save more if you want to.

In Singapore, you can find various types of electronic gadgets. From the latest appliances to the most advanced gadgets, you can find it all in Singapore. If you are planning to buy electronics in Singapore, you should use Ximple.me to save money on your purchases.

Buying Electronics Using Ximple

When it comes to buying electronics, we like to compare the prices of similar products offered by different brands. This helps us to find the best deal to grab. But there are hundreds of brands selling the same product. Comparing the prices of all these brands is not possible manually. This is where you need the help of a reliable price comparison app like Ximple.

Ximple is an online application that allows you to compare the prices of similar products in the market. You can compare the rates offered by all the top electronic brands and find the best deal for yourself.

The app is available for free and is trusted by thousands of consumers in Singapore. However, you can use this app in other countries too. You can download it for free from Google Play or the App Store.

Features of Using Ximple

Ximple is a reliable and trusted price comparison application. By using this app, you can save a lot of money on your electronic purchases. Before you start using the app, here is a brief rundown of its features:

1. Compare prices

The app allows you to compare the prices of electronic goods from all the top-selling brands in the market. All you have to do is enter the product name and the site will provide you with the price list.

2. Search big deals

You can also use this app to search for big deals offered by brands. If you are planning to buy an expensive electronic item, you should watch out for these big deals. This is when the top brands give out their biggest discounts.

3. Brand specials

Almost every electronic brand gives out special offers that are exclusive only to them. Ximple has a section called Brand Specials where you can find out all the special brand deals available in the market.

4. Xgreen

Ximple encourages buyers to shop green and promote sustainable shopping habits. They aim to improve the state of the environment by promoting green shopping and maintaining green consumption habits.

Ximple gives you accurate results and helps you save money on your electronic purchases. The app is available for free on both Google Play and App Store. Install it in your device and use it to compare the prices of different electronic appliances and gadgets.

 

 

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Singapore’s journey with electric cars started as early as 1994

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Do you know that the question of whether electric vehicles (EVs) can replace petrol and diesel vehicles in Singapore was examined since 1994?

Ex-Nominated Member of Parliament Kanwaljit Soin suggested the possibility of Singapore being one of the world’s first cities to increase the use of EVs.

To that, former Environment Minister Mah Bow Tan said that his ministry was monitoring EVs’ development in other countries. He added that Singapore would look into their use in our little red dot when such vehicles are commercially feasible.

Indeed, many years have passed, and there has been fast growth in the EV industry. This includes improvements in battery and charging technologies.

According to a Bloomberg report in December 2020, the price of battery packs for EVs is falling so much that manufacturers may be able to devise vehicles similar to combustion engine models without tax rebates.

News has it that two years from now, the average price per kilowatt-hour for a lithium-ion battery pack will cost only US$101.

And to bring our attention back to what’s happening presently, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announced in his Budget speech on Feb 16 that there will be more incentives to encourage EVs’ early adoption.

Here’s a quick look if you’ve missed out on that piece of news:

Singapore to encourage EV adoption

Image Credits: CNA

You may also be interested in reading our recent article on custom ordering a Tesla Model 3 online from S$112,845 (excluding COE).

Meanwhile, here’s a look at Singapore’s journey with EVs from 2009.

2009

Government authorities began to create an EV task force to determine benefits, nationwide costs, and feasibility of such vehicles on our sunny island.

2011

Two years later, the task force started EV test-bedding, putting us as one of the world’s first cities to test EVs at the systems level. There were only three outdoor and two indoor charging stations and nine such vehicles then.

2012
electric Renault Kangoo

Image Credits: electrive.com

A study was initiated to look into the impact of EV charging on the electricity grid just a year after. Three electric Renault Kangoos were used to aid testing. The EV test-bed also increased with more charging stations and EVs on the road.

2014

2014 marks the start of the EV car-sharing programme trial with 1,000 EVs. The task force then had an RFI (request for information) for companies to submit proposals for the test. They were keen to examine whether a one-way car-sharing model was a possible option.

2016

This was the year where a secondhand Tesla Model S imported from Hong Kong was slapped with a S$15,000 carbon surcharge. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) later relooked at the case and commented that they were in talks with Tesla engineers to see if the Model S was tested correctly.

2017
HDT Singapore Taxis

Image Credits: The Business Times

HDT Singapore Taxi introduced Singapore’s first fleet of e-taxis. BlueSG was also selected from the 2014 RFI exercise to run a fleet of 1,000 EVs. This was in alignment with Singapore’s car-lite vision as it would reduce dependence on private vehicles. The task force also had plans to facilitate 2,000 charging points across Singapore then.

2019

Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk asserted that our government has been unsupportive of EVs. To that, former Environment and Water Resources Minister Masagos Zulkifli responded that Singapore is keen to consider solutions that will address climate problems instead of lifestyle ones.

He also shared the difficulty of having enough charging stations in Singapore, considering a high percentage of our population living in high-density public housing. He added that hydrogen was a better long-term solution.

2020

As part of Singapore’s efforts to fight climate change and transit to a low-carbon, low-emissions economy, Mr Heng revealed in Budget 2020 that EV buyers would get a discount of up to 45 per cent on the additional registration fee, with a S$20,000 cap.

He said that Singapore is placing a bet on electric vehicles because it is the most assuring technology. It was also made known that Singapore had plans to phase out ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles. This would pave the way to cleaner energy by 2040.

These were the three measures highlighted to help Singapore achieve its aim:

  • Widening public charging infrastructure for EVs
  • Enhancing incentives to promote early EV adoption
  • Relooking road tax methodology for cars starting January 2021
2021
an EV charging station with a BMW parked

Image Credits: capitaland.com

Finally, this year, the government unveiled the inter-ministerial Singapore Green Plan 2030. This initiative would steer Singapore to be more environmentally sustainable over the next decade.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong also wrote in a Facebook post that Singapore residents could look forward to more electric vehicles on the roads. New goals pertaining to cleaner energy and lowering Singapore’s overall carbon footprint were added:

  • More EV charging points (60,000 to be exact) by 2030
  • All newly registered cars need to be of cleaner-energy models from 2030

With that said, Mr Heng also announced on Feb 16 the hiked petrol duty rates as Singapore steps up to fight climate change. Here are the numbers to note:

  • Premium grade petrol: 79 cents/litre, up by 15 cents/litre.
  • Intermediate grade petrol: 66 cents/litre, raised by 10 cents/litre.

For visual learners, this might be more informative:

hiked petrol duty rates in Singapore

Image Credits: todayonline.com

If you’re not ready to make the switch right away, that’s okay. Not everyone is prepared to jump on the EV ownership bandwagon. However, it would make sense to start thinking about it, considering the changing times.

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