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You Lift Us Up Mr Lee

Was most captivated and pleasantly surprised by an image of Lee Kuan Yew on a building at Rangoon Road. The words “You lift us up Mr Lee”, I’m sure drew the sentiments of everyone who looked up and spotted it. … Continue reading

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Red Dot Traffic: That Red Building on Maxwell Road

We always drive by this gorgeous red building, but I have never been inside. Been yearning to for quite some time and we finally did it. The building itself at 28 Maxwell Road is called Red Dot Traffic while the … Continue reading

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Sri Mariamman Temple at South Bridge Road

I am not sure whether I have ever been inside this Hindu temple, but the carvings always intrigue me. Usually temple artists from India are commissioned to create the sculptures and they are always done by hand. There were several … Continue reading

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China: Jilted Bride Attempts to Leap from Building

I hope the Chinese authorities treat her with compassion. The poor girl looks utterly distraught. The pain must have overwhelmed her in that moment. You can read the full article at the Daily Mail. Even more shocking, when you watch … Continue reading

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The Peranakan Museum: the beautiful external facade

Visiting the Peranakan Museum was not a planned thing. We just happened to go by and I persuaded B to stop and see if it was open. To my delight it was and tickets cost just S$6 each. Good to … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photos: View Outside the Esplanade

It was a hazy evening. Wonder where all the smoke was coming from. Not burning trees in Sumatra again I hope. I don’t want a hazy Christmas. (Update: Apparently it was due to light winds) Saw a cute kid writing … Continue reading

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Serangoon Central’s Nex Mall (the outside)

Here are pictures of what the mall looks like from the outside. When you walk around it you’ll realize how massively huge it is. It doesn’t seem to be connected underground to the MRT (Serangoon station, on the yellow and … Continue reading

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Watching Movies At The Cathay

Cathay looked sparkly as it celebrates it’s 75th anniversary. I knew this theatre was old but I didn’t know it was this old! I have had many great memories of watching movies here as a teen. It was a sweet … Continue reading

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