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Sorry little Batman fans (or bat enthusiasts, we don't judge), IKEA has recalled their LATTJO bat capes due to risks of strangulation or injuries to the neck.
IKEA Singapore has urged customers who bought the LATTJO to stop children from playing with it immediately and bring them back to any IKEA store for a full refund, no receipts required.
Apparently, reports have popped up in IKEA's radar about three kids who've received bat-shaped marks and scratches on the neck while using the bat capes. Additionally, the cape wasn't easily detachable from their necks, risking strangulation.
All good things come to an end, and so it is with Granny's Day Out, the quirky little boutique that's been every vintage lover's go-to for the last 11 years. But don't lose hope just yet. As a gesture of thanks to all its loyal customers, the shop is throwing a mega sale from now till May 7, with new stock every Monday and Friday. Even wholesale enquiries are welcome, and should you be interested in taking over the online business and continuing its legacy, get in touch with the owners.
For shoppers who wish to indulge in one last hurrah, open your wallets and fill your closets with everything from dresses, tops and skirts to bags, shoes and jewellery. These goodies are chosen with care and hail from the '20s to the '80s.
As if riding a rollercoaster wasn't scary enough, the fright levels got amped up to another level at Universal Studios Singapore (USS) yesterday when the ride stopped moving, leaving folks strapped and no where to go in mid-air.
The troubled Battlestar Galactica: Human vs Cylon rollercoaster acted up once again when a technical error struck at about 4pm. A witness who spoke to The Straits Times mentioned that the riders were left dangling for about 20 minutes before everyone was rescued.
"Standard operating procedures were followed to evacuate riders safely from the lower section of the ride," said a Resorts World Sentosa spokesperson. The ride was resumed at 5.08pm after routine safety checks.
With the ever-changing retail scene in Singapore, it seems no one is safe. Sure, there've been expansions and new labels popping up — Japanese chain Uniqlo, for one, will not stop till it has a store on every corner — but there've also been plenty of shops closing their shutters for good. Recently, the Dubai-based conglomerate Al-Futtaim Group, who owns names like Robinsons, Marks & Spencer, Ted Baker, Mango and Bershka, announced the impending closure of ten of unnamed stores here. Even beloved local vintage shop Granny's Day Out is bowing out after 11 years of operations.
Many cross-border commuters can attest to the crazy, crazy amount of motorcyclists clogging up the immigration checkpoints every morning and evening — but a solution might be able to reduce the amount of smog and tension soon.
Minister of Home Affairs K Shanmugam announced that motorcyclists entering Singapore will go through automated clearance facilities by the end of the year. Through passport and thumbprint scanning, it should be able to drive up efficiency and convenience without compromising security, said the minister.
Changi Airport's upcoming Terminal 4 is said to be featuring more of such self-service, fuss-free immigration facilities with automated lanes and biometric checks. Not mentioned however is how some folks will inevitably mess up the systems with grimy, sticky fingers. Eugh.
Last October, 14-year-old Shina Adriana Hendricks died following a fall at Spectra Secondary School— initially believed to be due to an attempt at parkour.
State Coroner Marvin Bay however assured yesterday that no such teenage folly took place, according to a Channel NewsAsia report. All allegations and rumours of Shina's death occurring due to parkour, bullying or being dared were unfounded in his investigations.
The official sequence of events on Oct 20 last year is as follows:
Healthy eating is a lifestyle, or so they say. We're too busy stuffing our faces with deep fried goodness to notice otherwise. But if you're the type of gym rat who counts calories and shudders at anything soaked in sodium, you'll be happy to hear that Singapore Airlines has just introduced healthier meal options under its Deliciously Wholesome programme.
Starting from today, passengers on flights going to Europe and Australia get to enjoy the new menu. Here are some of your economy and premium economy choices: Quinoa ratatouille with chick peas, steamed fish with wolfberry sauce and brown rice, tofu cheesecake, and let's not forget the ever-popular alternative to H2O — coconut water.
Starting from the end of this year, 159 stalls at Chinatown Street Market will be refurbished. Located along Pagoda, Sago, Smith and Trengganu Streets, these stalls have been worn down by time, making them potential fire hazards. Renovations will begin in phases, during which 13 to 20 stalls could be affected at any one time, and shuttered for eight to 10 weeks.
Safety elements like sprinklers and insulated roofs will be added, and the area will be revamped to look cleaner and newer. It's definitely a welcome change, if you ask us. The market's been looking a little dilapidated in recent times, what with all the traffic that has been through since its launch in 2004.
The high standard of the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) proved to be unattainable for former Member of Parliament (MP) David Ong, who had an extramarital affair with a grassroots volunteer in his constituency.
His abrupt resignation last month was of course a shocker — PAP politicians were supposed to be pure and clean as their white uniform symbolised no? Ong was relieved from his post, despite being actually well loved by his Bukit Batok constituents (and obviously super-loved by his married mistress too).
Presumably driven by guilt, Ong was reported by Lianhe Zaobao to have sent personal letters of apology to residents of his former ward, expressing his regret for not completing his term in office.
One of the many ways Singapore's planning to counter terrorism and serious crime is a typically Big Brother-esque one — widening the usage of video camera footage on public transports and Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) systems.
According to Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam, the sources contain important data that could be vital to security amid heightened threat environment — increased frequency of terrorist attacks worldwide.
This would be a total turnaround from initial sentiments from the Government that some of the data acquired through the mentioned systems would not be used.
The weather's been a proper scorcher today, but who knew it'd be hot enough to start a wildfire in Punggol?
Thick columns of smoke were captured on camera and uploaded on the Punggol 21 community page, showing a portion of an open field beside Block 256, Sumang Walk burning up.
According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) , the vegetation fire measuring 30m by 30m broke out around 1.15pm. Two fire engines, a red rhino and two fire bikes were dispatched to the scene, where they stamped out the flames with two water jets. No injuries were reported.
Ever heard of PDT (Please Don't Tell), the New York speakeasy that's been on the World's 50 Best Bars list since 2011? No? Well, you soon will. Jeff Bell, the bar's general manager and bartender, is heading our way for a PDT Takeover pop-up collab with two watering holes here.
Tess Bar & Kitchen will host him on Apr 11, followed by Nutmeg & Clove on Apr 12, from 8pm to 11pm. Besides world-class cocktails, PDT's famous hotdogs will make an appearance, thanks to Nutmeg & Clove, :pluck and Wanton Seng's Noodle Bar offering up their take on the dish.
Shrek fans, rejoice. This your chance to see the big, lovable green ogre up close, 'cause Shrek The Musical is coming to Singapore as part of its first ever international tour. Based on the popular DreamWorks Animation film, the story opens in a faraway kingdom, where Shrek rescues Princess Fiona, picks up a Donkey sidekick along the way, and kicks Lord Farquaad's butt, saving the swamp and all the fairytale creatures in it.
The Stephen Sposito-directed musical features melodies by Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie), choreography by Chris Bailey, and Tony Award-winning costumes by Tim Hatley (Spamalot).
Here's a sneak peek at the shenanigans you'll be watching on stage.
A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Fri, Apr 8
Singapore's second edition of Electric Kitchen features French DJ duo Gramophiles dishing out the beats of Latin house from 11.30pm. Before that, chow down on burgers and cocktails, 'cause last food orders are at midnight, and the bar closes after 3am. The first 150 guests to register here get one complimentary Estrella Beer upon entry.
7pm-3am at MEATliquor, 99 Duxton Rd. Free.
Sat, Apr 9
On Feb 22, a weak and hungry four-month-old pangolin was found wandering along Upper Thomson Road. Rescuers immediately took it to Wildlife Reserves Singapore's rescued wildlife centre, where vets did their best to hand-raise it. Even though these creatures don't usually thrive under human care, the baby Sunda pangolin has been showing signs of recovery, like lapping up ants' eggs, burrowing in a play tub, and clinging on to its caretaker's arm, resistant to let go.
Changi Airport Group (CAG) is lookin' pretty good right now. According to recruitment firm Randstad's annual list of top 75 companies in Singapore to work for, CAG takes the number one spot for the first time ever, up from third place in 2014 and runner-up in 2015. Procter & Gamble (P&G) dropped one notch to second place, and ExxonMobil came in third.
CAG clinched first place in categories such as financial health, good training, long-term job security, strong management, pleasant working atmosphere and environmental and social awareness. P&G was first for career progression opportunities and good work-life balance, and ExxonMobil won the top spot in most attractive for salary and employee benefits, as reported by Channel NewsAsia.
Just as another long-ass week started to wind down into the weekend, commuters were hit with early morning anxiety when a train fault disrupted services on the Circle Line.
Troubles started when SMRT tweeted that an additional travel time of 15 minutes are to be expected between Dhoby Ghaut and Bishan around 7.30 this morning.
The train fault was soon cleared — but commuters had to wait even longer in the already crowded stations.
Oh dear, it looks like Member of Parliament (MP) Denise Phua might have made a grave error in articulation when she made a highly controversial speech in Parliament on Wednesday.
The MP for Jalan Besar GRC — a constituency covering a part of Little India — made folks more than a little displeased when she made a couple of suggestions to ensure against a repeat of the 2013 riot in the district.
"It was obvious that the pre-riot crowds have returned to Little India," she noted, relating to a recent visit to Little India. "Congregations of such high density are walking time-bombs and public disorder incidents waiting to happen."
When did cat hoarding become a thing? And why are people mistreating the furry felines, like in the Yishun case where more than 30 cats were rescued from cages covered in faeces?
The problem seems to be on the rise. In 2009, the Cat Welfare Society said it handled around five cases on average per year. Now, the number has increased to seven to ten annually, due to more public awareness and helpful neighbours who report serious cases.
