Report says Singaporean’s have poor carpark etiquette

THE 'parking-lot thief', 'two-lot bandit' and 'parking perfectionist'.

These labels refer to inconsiderate drivers and their bad parking behaviour.

Citizen journalism site STOMP (Straits Times Online Mobile Print) captures many incidents of poor parking etiquette daily. Some of these drivers park their cars at void decks, along the kerb or simply block exits and other vehicles.

Why do Singaporeans exhibit such poor parking skills, especially when it's an important component in securing a Driver's License in Singapore?

Is it the 'bo-chup' (cannot be bothered) attitude, or are there other reasons behind the lack of good parking manners here?

source: StraitsTimes

Notice of DBS Billing Changes for StarHub Cable Vision Ltd and StarHub Internet Pte Ltd Customers

    

For those who are subscribers of StarHub Cable/Broadband and are paying via DBS, this is for you:

StarHub has consolidated all customers’ accounts into an integrated system and StarHub Ltd will be billing on behalf of StarHub Cable Vision Ltd and StarHub Internet Pte Ltd.

As a result, effective from 01-Nov-2010, bill payment service for StarHub Cable Vision Ltd and StarHub Internet Pte Ltd will be discontinued.

If you have an existing Bill Payment Arrangement for StarHub Cable Vision Ltd or StarHub Internet Pte Ltd:

• Please delete your existing Bill Payment Arrangement and replace this with StarHub Ltd as the new Payee and StarHub Account No as new Consumer Reference No.
• Please do not create any new Bill Payment instructions for StarHub Cable Vision Ltd or StarHub Internet Pte Ltd

If you have already created a Post Dated Billing arrangement involving StarHub Cable Vision Ltd or StarHub Internet Pte Ltd:

• Please delete this Bill Payment instruction and create a new instruction with StarHub Ltd as the new Payee and StarHub Account No. as the new Consumer Reference No. We will not be able to process any Bill Payment instructions to StarHub Cable Vision Ltd and StarHub Internet Pte Ltd after 01-Nov-2010

Details of the StarHub Cable Vision Ltd and StarHub Internet Pte Ltd billing changes can be found at www.starhub.com/newbill.

Beware: GSIS Issues Warning Against Fake Agents

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) alerted the public that some private individuals have been caught using the agency’s name in securing reinsurance contracts in London and Australia without its authority.

Upon verification, the contracts were revealed to be fraudulent, while the persons involved were also uncovered as fake agents who were not connected in any way to the GSIS.  The following persons were identified as having falsely identified themselves as authorized representatives of the agency:

   1. Efren O. Docena;
   2. Roberto C. Ibasco; and
   3. Arnulfo R. Madriaga.

The GSIS warns that it assumes no responsibility to compensate or indemnify any party for any contract or agreement entered into by persons or entities who have not been authorized by the GSIS to do so.

The public is advised to seek verification from the GSIS prior to entering into any GSIS-related transaction with purported agents.

Arriving in Singapore - Customs Clearance Procedure

Red and Green Channels

To expedite clearance of arriving travelers, the Red and Green Channel system is operated at all entry checkpoints.

If you are arriving by car, you will see the Red and Green Channel directional signs located along the route after Immigration clearance.

Air, sea, bus/coach or rail passengers will see the Red and Green Channel signs above the Examination Counters in the Arrival Hall at the respective checkpoint. Examination Counters are manned by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers.

When to use the Red Channel

Proceed to the Red Channel if you carry:

• Prohibited items
• Controlled or restricted items
• Taxable or dutiable items exceeding your GST Relief or duty-free concession
• Items for which no GST Relief or duty-free concession is granted

At the Red Channel, please:

• Declare verbally to the ICA officers any of the above items that you are carrying
• Produce the prohibited or controlled items together with the import permit, if any

When to use the Green Channel

Proceed to the Green Channel if you do not carry any of the items stated above. However, the officers may still conduct selective checks at the Green Channel. If in doubt, always seek clearance at the Red Channel.

Airphil Express will add Cebu to Singapore Route in December

Airphil Express, one of the country’s major carriers, gets its route network expansion underway in the addition of CEBU-SINGAPORE-CEBU flight starting December 01, 2010 operated by its 177-seater Airbus A320 aircraft.

The Cebu-Singapore service is scheduled to operate 7x weekly and will depart Cebu at 0800H,arriving  in Singapore at 1135H. Flight from Singapore will then leave at 1225H and arrive in Cebu at 1555H.

Airphil Express continues to expand its regional services by opening new routes, giving the ridding public more options to have convenient and easy air connections to various city points in Asia with its affordable prices. Manila-Singapore-Manila, Airphil Express’ first regional destination will launch its first  flight on October 27, 2010.

Grand Opening of Rapsa Philippine Cuisine at Harbourfront Centre

Rapsa Philippine Cuisine is inviting everyone to their grand opening this coming Thursday 28th October.

 

They have a promo of free “Turon” (Caramel Coated Banana Fritter) for the first 200 customers or while supplies last.

 

Rapsalicious Flame-Grilled Set Meals, barbecued over a bed of lava rocks to add that distinct smokey flavor

 

Aside from the popular turo-turo dishes, their menu boasts of

• Inihaw Set Meals (liempo, manok, pusit, tanguigue, burger steak) which are flame-grilled over lava rocks for that distinct smokey flavor.
• They also have 6 si-log breakfast meals that are served all day.

 

 

Location: Harbourfront Centre Food Junction

1 Maritime Square
at 3rd Floor Food Junction
Singapore, 099253

Price Range: $ (0-10)
Services:
    Takes Reservations
    Walk-Ins Welcome
    Good For Groups
    Good For Kids
    Take Out
    Catering
Specialties:
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner

Open daily from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm.

Located at Harbourfront Centre 3rd Floor Food Junction, a convenient lunch venue especially for those working at offices nearby (Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas, Canon, Mapletree).

There are also free shuttle services to Harbourfront for those working at Alexandra area (HSBC, DBS, UOB, HP).

Checkout their Facebook page to get updated on the latest menu, events, promos and more.

Hugo Boss and DSquared2 Sale at Isetan, up to 70%

Hugo Boss and DSquared2 Men’s Bazaar at Isetan Scotts  is on sale, where apparel and accessories from Hugo Boss and DSquared2 will go at huge discounts of 70% off!

 

Don’t miss this while you still have a chance…..

 

Event Details:
Date: 22 – 31 October 2010
Venue: Isetan Scotts, L3 Promo Gallery