Jackie Chan visits the Singapore University of Technology and Design

By Debbie Lee

 

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Movie star Jackie Chan visited the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) on Tuesday much to the delight of students there.

He dropped by the interim campus at Dover Road to view the university and have a look at the four traditional Chinese architectural structures he donated to the university in 2009.

The structures, which are from his personal collection, consist of a pavilion, an opera stage and two houses. They are from the Ching and Ming dynasty, and are made from ancient wood.
The structures will be eventually housed at the permanent SUTD campus in Changi. The first phase of the Changi campus will be ready by 2015.

News Source: StraitsTimes.com

Singapore River Safari opens to public on April 3rd

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River-themed wildlife park River Safari will open its doors to the public in a soft opening on 3 April.

The 12-hectare park, which is situated at Mandai between the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, will feature some 150 plant species and 300 animal species.

Built at a cost of S$160 million, visitors will be able to explore eight types of river habitats including the Mississippi, Nile, Amazon, Ganges and Yangtze rivers.

Creature exhibits include the Giant Salamander, the Mekong Giant Catfish and the Giant River Otter, the world's largest otter which can grow up to 1.8metres in length.

On how park management selected its animals for display, assistant director of zoology Ang Cheng Chye said the process boils down to certain criteria.

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Jurong Point, NTU to give free tuition to low-income students

By Sue-ann Tan

Jurong Point Shopping Centre is welcoming students to study on its premises. In fact, it is encouraging it with free weekly tuition sessions.

The shopping centre is working with undergraduates from Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) Welfare Services Club for this project targeted at low-income students. Over the next two years, students will get one-on-one tutoring sessions for English and mathematics if they are in upper primary or lower secondary. Recipients must be from families where the monthly household income falls below $2,500.

The evening sessions will be held at an area specially set aside in the mall for students to study. The area has air-conditioning, water dispensers, power sockets and desk and chairs.

News Source: straitstimes.com

EastAsia Power Provide Offshore Generators And Diesel Generators

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EastAsia Power, also known as EAPower, have delivered a fantastic track record over the past 13-years. They have become renown in the industry for being one of the most professional and specialist providers of integrated engineering solutions that are specifically tailored for the needs of international gas, oil, marine and energy industries. They work with their clients to deliver comprehensive solutions that deliver outstanding results and provide true innovation. They currently specialize in Caterpillar Marine engines, offshore generators and diesel generators, although their varied range of solutions are perfect for clients who need something unique, or specifically catered for their business model.

EAPower primarily focuses on the oil and gas sector, where their engineering services can be implemented to provide solutions that meet and exceed the expectations and demands met within the industry sector. They are able to work with new and existing operational projects to enhance work flow, and to enhance the workforce of the business and project. EAPower also provide solid customer support for clients who wish to seek more information.

To learn more about EAPower, head over to: Offshore Generators in Singapore

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Alexandra Hospital takes top spot for consumer satisfaction

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SINGAPORE: Alexandra Hospital has taken top spot for consumer satisfaction in the healthcare sector for restructured hospitals.

Alexandra Hospital jumped from last position out of seven hospitals in 2011 to first place in the Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore 2012.

The Customer Satisfaction Index is released by the Singapore Management University's Institute of Service Excellence.

The hospital, managed by JurongHealth, got a score of 74.2 per cent, well above the average score of 70.5 per cent for other public hospitals.

JurongHealth, which manages the hospital, emerged top in the same survey in the overall healthcare sector.

JurongHealth said its focus is not just on building infrastructure, but also on building an organisation with the right people with the right values.

This has helped to create an engaged workforce, with staff giving their best for the patients and their loved ones.

Demi Lovato Performs in Singapore

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U.S. pop singer Demi Lovato passed through Singapore for a one-night engagement at the Hard Rock Hotel in Resorts World Sentosa on Monday.

After starring in the Disney film Camp Rock and now serving as a judge on the American version of the televised music competition program X Factor (alongside the “gleefully snarky” Simon Cowell) the 20-year-old Lovato reinvented herself as a diva and role model to young women around the world. Some of her hits include ‘Skyscraper’, ‘Give Your Heart a Break’ and ‘Heart Attack’, which was released ahead of schedule in February.

Speaking about her career to date, the starlet mixed with Singaporean media on Monday afternoon and received a crash-course in Singlish (a Creole version of English spoken in Singapore) from MediaCorp Radio 987FM DJ Divian Nair. Lovato quickly put her newfound Singlish vocabulary to use.

Singapore-KL high-speed link may cut flight prices by half

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SINGAPORE/MALAYSIA - Fares for flights between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur could fall by close to 50 per cent once a new high-speed rail link is up, said an expert, who predicted that travellers will favour wheels to wings, in line with the situation in other countries.

Singapore and Malaysia announced last month that they have agreed to build a high-speed railway link by 2020 that will cut travel time between Malaysia's capital and Singapore to just 90 minutes.
While flight time between the two cities is only about an hour, the travel time for most passengers goes up to three or four hours after taking into account travel to and from airports, and check-in and immigration procedures. Travel by coach takes about five hours.

"What we have seen in other countries after the introduction of a high-speed rail is that airfares dropped by almost 50 per cent due to intense competition," said Ms Cindy Chua, head of client management of corporate-services provider Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) Singapore.
Now, airfares for close to 30 direct flights between Singapore and KL each day can go below $100, or up to over $300 for full-service airlines.

Regular Air Con Servicing Is Needed

Your home is where you come to relax. You should have a home that allows you to sit back as well as unwind right after a long day. As you look around your residence, you will see that you have managed to create a calming interior that has all of the facilities that you need and some that you just have for your pleasure. You should make an effort to keep it comfortable and this means doing the necessary maintenance and care that is needed to keep your home so calming.

One thing that many people do not do that would help keep their homes comfortable for many years is having their aircon repair done regularly. When you find an air conditioning company that will come out annually to inspect and repair any slight issues that you may be having with your air conditioning unit, you can save yourself from having to pay to have your unit replaced. By simply having the maintenance and upkeep done on a regular basis you can keep your home feeling great inside on those hot summer days when you need shelter from the heat.

Singapore Dollar Drops To 4-day Low Against U.S. Dollar

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The Singapore dollar weakened against the U.S. dollar on Monday's Asian session, as country's non-oil exports shrank more than expected in February, led by sharp falls in shipments of pharmaceuticals and structures of ships and boats.

The report from the International Enterprise (IE) Singapore showed that non-oil domestic exports (NODX) contracted 30.6 percent year-on-year in February compared to forecasts for a 16 percent fall. This followed a 0.4 percent expansion in January.

The Singapore dollar that ended Friday's deals at 1.2478 against the greenback hit a 4-day low of 1.2520. On the downside, the Singapore dollar may seek 1.26 as next target level.

By RTT Staff Writer

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Road cave-in at Woodlands Road restored

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SINGAPORE: The section of Woodlands Road which caved in on Saturday night has been restored.

But only one lane heading towards the city, has been opened to traffic.

Earlier, both lanes were closed to ensure the safety of motorists as restoration works went on late into the night.

The Land Transport Authority said the incident was triggered by a burst water pipe.

It's not the first time such an incident has happened.

In January, a burst water pipe also caused part of the road along Keppel Road, to cave in.

- CNA/ck

News Source: Channel News Asia

Below10dollargifts.com Offers Personalized Corporate Gifts

Below10dollargifts, a well-known online gift store, is offering personalized corporate gifts and other gift items that are perfect for those who are searching for innovative, cost-effective, and one of a kind gift ideas. All their offered gift items are made from excellent materials and were designed and created with quality in mind.

Companies often have important events wherein they give away gift items, but only few are satisfied with such items because most of these are usual and are commonly seen everywhere. But with Below10dollargifts, customers are ensured that they will get only the most stylish, unique, and at the same time effective promotional gift items which would help their company boost their business. The shop’s primary objective is to give remarkable gift solutions to those companies that have exerted a lot of efforts to meet their prospects’ needs and requirements.

With nine years of experience in providing top notch corporate gifts and custom made gifts in the industry, they have produced world class items and have benefited many companies across the globe. Below10dollargifts offers a one-stop solution and any company looking for creative and innovative gift ideas is welcome to browse through their collections.

The vision of Below10dollargifts is to provide unique and feasible gift ideas which can serve as an effective marketing tool that would boost the sales and later on help in the development of companies. The only thing that their customers should do is to tell them their ideas as well as objectives and they will be the ones to transform these ideas into reality to give them ultimate satisfaction. Some of their notable clients are Motorola, Citibank, TNT, JTC, DSM, Yahoo, DHL, Coca-Cola, and many more. Since their company was established, they have gained good reputation from all of their customers.

Below10dollargifts is always available to serve their customers. Their website offers everyone a sneak peek of their previous works. Among their offered items are premium gift items.

Below10dollargifts was founded in year 2002. Their mission is to create effective gift ideas that would benefit companies and help them achieve their promotional goals. They provide corporate gift items, road show gifts, product launch items, road show, dinner, exhibition items, and many more. The company has a team of professionals dedicated to serve their clients to meet their needs or expectations. From designing to producing, the company ensures quality and fast delivery of goods as they value their client’s money.

Air Conditioning Repair – What You Need To Know To Be Safe

Nowadays, there are a lot of air conditioning repair options that are easy to do for the average handyman or handy woman, however there are also some dangerous aspects to air conditioning repair that should be well understood before starting any repair project. The first and most obvious safety issues when it comes to aircon repair is that this is an electrical appliance, and as such needs to be completely disconnected from the electrical outlet before starting on the repair. Simply turning the unit control into the off position is not all that is needed, rather the unit needs to be completely unplugged or the wiring disconnected to the power source. This is particularly important when working within the system or around the fan area of the air conditioning unit.

A Career In Heating And Air Conditioning in Singapore

As heating and air conditioning systems within houses and businesses become more and more complex in Singapore, additional skills are needed to repair, install and design these new models and systems. A vocational training program that allows students to learn the basics as well as the advanced information needed to working within the heating and air conditioning field is a great option for those that are interested in getting into a very lucrative and high demand sector, or those that want to start their own company or service industry.

Typically degree programs or certificates in Air Conditioners Servicing will be categorized under the term of HVACR or heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. Students taking these courses can focus in on specific areas of interest such as heating and air conditioning throughout the course of studies. In addition there is also further specialization within HVACR programs with regards to working on commercial units or residential units, although basic course will provide students with an excellent foundation for working with both types. There are several levels of courses offered at most technical and vocations schools ranging from an Associate in Applied Science degree in HVACR to a HVACR Installation or Repair certificate program.