Culture & Heritage
Siglap and Upper East Coast Heritage in Singapore
Siglap heritage and the Upper East Coast tell of an old seaside kampong, reclaimed shores and leafy estates with opera street names. A warm guide to the east.
Culture & Heritage
Pasir Panjang Heritage Guide in Singapore
Pasir Panjang heritage spans a wartime last stand at Bukit Chandu, coastal forts at Labrador and the colourful Haw Par Villa. A…
Culture & Heritage
Bukit Timah Heritage Guide in Singapore
Bukit Timah heritage runs from Singapore's highest hill and rainforest to the old railway, quarries and the wartime Ford Factory. A warm…
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Old Provision Shops and Mama Shops in Singapore
Mama shops and provision shops were the corner stores of Singapore's kampongs and HDB blocks. Learn their history, what they sold and…
Culture & Heritage
Traditional Chinese Medicine Shops in Singapore
TCM shops in Singapore are a living heritage trade of herbs, tonics and tradition. Learn what these old medicine halls sell, their…
Culture & Heritage
The Kacang Putih Man and Street Hawkers in Singapore
Kacang putih, the Malay name for a nut seller's snacks and trade, was a beloved Singapore street hawker. Here is the history,…
Culture & Heritage
Gotong Royong and Kampong Spirit in Singapore
Gotong royong, a Malay spirit of neighbours helping one another, shaped Singapore's kampong spirit. Here is what it means, where it began,…
Culture & Heritage
Fort Siloso History and Guide in Singapore
Fort Siloso on Sentosa is Singapore's best preserved coastal defence fort and a key WWII site. Here is its history, what to…
Culture & Heritage
NUS Baba House Guide in Singapore
The Baba House is a restored Peranakan family home in Singapore run by NUS. Here is what to see, how visits usually…
Food & Drink
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Food & Drink
Hosting a Chinese Dinner Party
Planning a Chinese dinner party Singapore friends will love? A practical guide to menus, buying ingredients locally, food safety and hosting with…
Food & Drink
Finding Dongbei Northeastern Chinese Food
Craving dongbei food Singapore style? Discover hearty northeastern Chinese cooking, the classic dishes to try and the kinds of local eateries that…
Food & Drink
A Guide to Local Breads and Buns
A guide to local breads and buns, from kaya, sausage and sugar buns to the soft white loaf, where to find them,…
Living in SG
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Living in SG
Setting Up Online and Mobile Banking
Online banking Singapore made simple for newcomers: activate your banking app, link Singpass and PayNow, set daily limits, and stay safe from…
Living in SG
Bringing Your Spouse on a Dependant Pass
A Dependant Pass in Singapore lets an eligible spouse join you here. Learn how the process works, who sponsors whom, and what…
Living in SG
Understanding Your Employment Pass Renewal
An employment pass renewal in Singapore is filed by your employer with MOM before the pass expires. Learn how the process works…
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