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Living in the dark side: His Star Wars dream home only lacks a life-size Darth Vader, Lifestyle News
First published on Jan 6, 2021 Watching the Star Wars movies captivated a young Samuel Bey so much that it started his lifelong fascination with the galaxy far, far away. And while collectors of Star Wars memorabilia are a dime a dozen, how many people can say they live in a home that's inspired by the movie franchise? Entering the... → Read More
Watch esports professionals slug it out at M2 World Championship from Cathay Cineplexes, Digital News
Esports fans can expect lots of fast-paced action as professional gamers battle it out in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) at the M2 World Championship held in Singapore next week from Jan 18 to 24. Over seven days, 12 teams from Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Brazil, Russia, Philippines, Cambodia and Myanmar will duke it out for US$300,000 (S$398,250) prize pool at... → Read More
Li Nanxing partners Ippudo to release limited-run dried scallop hae bee hiam ramen, Lifestyle News
Ever since they opened up shop in Singapore, Ippudo has been drawing crowds for its ramen, in particular its creamy tonkotsu broth, though they do serve other types of ramen too. It's been 11 years since their first Singapore outlet and to mark this occasion, they have teamed up with local celebrity Li Nanxing to create a special ramen dish... → Read More
Christmas gifting inspiration for 2020, a year like no other, Lifestyle News
2020 is finally coming to an end but before we bid farewell to this year, let’s not forget the year-end festivities and celebrating with our loved ones. One thing that should be on your list is getting the right gift to show your appreciation to those you hold near and dear. The one who has seen you through the best... → Read More
Spend the night with 'mermaids': Go glamping with manatees at River Safari this December, Lifestyle News
There are all sorts of glamping experiences available in Singapore right now, but this might be the most unique one yet — glamping with manatees. Well not quite, but you'll get to spend the night and wake up next to these graceful underwater creatures in the air-conditioned comfort of River Safari's Amazon Flooded Forest. And you'll be doing this in... → Read More
PM Lee to address the nation on Covid-19 situation on Monday at 5pm, Singapore News
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be addressing the nation about the Covid-19 situation in Singapore tomorrow (Dec 14) at 5pm. He wrote on his Facebook page today (Dec 13): "It’s been some time since my last address on Covid-19. I will be doing it again tomorrow, to update everyone on the current situation and the outlook for next year."... → Read More
Kay Lee, trendsetter of hawkers selling recipes, now down to original store, Lifestyle News
Kay Lee Roast Meat Joint has been long known for their roasted meats — fatty char siew, crispy roast pork and roast duck. However, that was not why they made the headlines in 2012. Instead, it was because the original owners, Ha Wai Kay and Betty Kong, wanted to sell their recipe and premises for $3.5 million. They made the... → Read More
Burger King's new Mashed Up Fries is a dream combination of ice cream and fries , Lifestyle News
Fries dipped in ice cream. It sounds like a weird combination of flavours — hot fries and cold ice cream — but I know more than one person who does it. In fact, I had a childhood friend who would always insist on getting a small pack of fries alongside her ice cream cone or sundae. Apparently, she's not alone... → Read More
Heartland tour: Dr Lee Bee Wah takes us to her must-visit spots in Nee Soon South, Lifestyle News
With all travel plans disrupted for 2020, even the Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble now postponed to 2021, for those itching to get out, the best alternative would be looking within Singapore. Well yes, Singapore isn't big on land size, especially in comparison to our neighbours, but there are hidden gems to discover on our island, we believe. That is why... → Read More
I am not a 'yes woman': Retired politician Dr Lee Bee Wah on defying the odds , Lifestyle News
Becoming is a series where we showcase individuals who have had to overcome adversity to become the person they are today. I'm on the train, making my way towards Khatib station and the rain is relentless. Yet, I'm not afraid of getting drenched later on. This is because Nee Soon South has a network of well-connected covered walkways. "You can... → Read More
Book a dome dining experience under the stars for free at Capitol Singapore and Chijmes , Lifestyle News
You may have seen igloo-like domes outside Capitol Singapore recently, with people dining or playing board games inside, and it looked like quite the Instagrammable experience to have. However, to the dismay of many, the experience ended on Nov 15 and the property said that it would only be back next year on their Facebook page. If you haven't had... → Read More
Can't figure out TraceTogether? Get help at Cathay Cineplexes, Lifestyle News
It's been months since we all started 'checking in' to places with SafeEntry, whether it's the mall, at schools, or just the neighbourhood convenience store. Just as we were starting to get used to whipping out our phones and scanning QR codes everywhere we went, the government announced a compulsory shift towards using TraceTogether for check-ins instead. Yes, we know... → Read More
SIA stewardess shows what working on an aircraft is like during Covid-19, Lifestyle News
We all know that much has changed since Covid-19 happened. Working from home, wearing a mask, having to do SafeEntry scans everywhere, the list goes on. For airline stewardesses, they now have to grapple with even more things to do and take note of when they are working in the aircraft. In a video posted on the Singapore Airlines (SIA)... → Read More
I tried a $400 SIA First Class meal while flying through the sky in a cable car, Lifestyle News
What's the next best alternative to inflight dining on a grounded plane, a la Singapore Airlines's (SIA) limited, sold-out run of Restaurant 380? Dining in the air 100m above ground in a cable car. Enter KrisFlyer Experiences, which is offering the First Class dining experience for two while you "fly" through the skies in a cable car this November and... → Read More
I try making mapo tofu with Impossible beef and no one can believe it isn't real meat, Lifestyle News
That's impossible. Nope the person was not referring to the brand of the 'meat' that I had used, but rather an exclamation of disbelief that what she had eaten was in fact not real meat. Impossible meat has been in Singapore for a while, touted as a plant-based, protein-packed meat alternative. And several food joints, including Swensen's, Stuff'd and Good... → Read More
SIA dining experience while soaring through the skies now available on board a cable car, Lifestyle News
If you are one of those who missed out on the sold-out onboard dining experience on Singapore Airlines' (SIA) Restaurant A380 or you just don't fancy heating up your SIA meal at home on your own, here's your chance to get the SIA dining experience midair in a cable car. KrisFlyer members can now redeem an SIA First Class dining... → Read More
You may be masking up but doing that alone is not enough to keep Covid-19 at bay, Lifestyle News
With the hustle and bustle on the streets of Singapore today, other than face masks on everyone, you would think that things are back to the way they were, before 2020. Well, certain things are different from the past, like strictly managed entrances to our favourite malls and SafeEntry checking in at every place we visit. But by and large,... → Read More
Not just women: What you may not know about breast cancer in men, Lifestyle News
Every October marks breast cancer awareness month. And with almost one in 13 women likely to get breast cancer, according to Singapore Cancer Society, much emphasis is usually given to encourage women, especially those who are older to go for regular mammograms to detect the possibility of breast cancer. But breast cancer is not exclusive to women only; men can... → Read More
True story: 'Covid-19 saved my marriage', shares 33-year-old mum of one , Lifestyle News
Melbourne-based Audrey* had been dealing with resentment toward her husband Ken* because of his seemingly lackadaisical attitude towards their son Conner* and it had been affecting their relationship over the years. She shares with AsiaOne how it took the Covid-19 pandemic, of all things, to get her marriage back on the right track. *not their real names It had been... → Read More
I dropped my phone and slippers onto the MRT tracks. Here's what to do if it happens to you, Lifestyle News
Those who know me can all agree that I'm a bit of a klutz. Yes I'm the person who can trip over their own feet even when walking on a flat road and I have the scars on my legs to show for it. Once, I appeared late for a dinner appointment with friends as I had dropped my phone... → Read More