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Video: 'Equals' trailer starring Kristen Stewart, Nicholas Hoult and the Henderson Waves Bridge

April 25, 2016, 11:43 pm
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There's been much hype about Equals— the latest sci-fi/romance flick soon to hit theatres — ever since its young Hollywood stars Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult dropped by Singapore for filming. 

All that hype went up in flames when it premiered at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival to largely meh reviews. Having the two stars act in a futuristic domain devoid of emotions (hey, that's exactly like Singapore!) didn't impress critics that much, with many calling the movie stylish and pretty, but generic and dull. 

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Man causes commotion on top of Changi Airport check-in counter and stays there for 2 hours

April 26, 2016, 12:16 am
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Changi Airport staffers had their Monday morning blues dispelled by a man who climbed on top of a check-in counter and refused to go down. 

The hullaballoo started at 9am at Terminal 3, when a 32-year-old Vietnamese man clambered up the roof of the counter and stood there with his umbrella and two packed cardboard boxes. A witness speaking to Shin Min Daily News mentioned that the agitated man then took off his shirt and waved his umbrella at the airport and police officers, who were coaxing him to stop his nonsense. 

Melbournian tourist Charlotte Corday was on hand to provide live updates and commentary on the whole folderol. 

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Head to No 5 Emerald Hill cocktail bar for a lively Cinco de Mayo party

April 26, 2016, 1:06 am
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No 5 Emerald Hill

Even if you don't really know what Cinco de Mayo is (look it up, please), there's nothing stopping you from celebrating it. At cocktail bar No 5 Emerald Hill, you'll be mingling with fellow revellers, throwing back shots and swigging cocktails in a boozy haze. Drink promos for the party include Jose Cuervo Tradicional shots ($5), bottles of Corona ($10) and Mexican Bulldogs ($20), alongside deals on Mexican tapas. 

The rowdy atmosphere comes courtesy of Mexican dancers and a five-piece percussionist band, who'll be keeping the party going from after-dinner drinks till late.

Cinco de Mayo party is on May 5, 8pm-late at No 5 Emerald Hill. Free.

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The highs and lows of PM Lee's last 4 years getting on fleek on social media

April 26, 2016, 1:36 am
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It's already been four years since Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong got his social media game face on. Four years since he (or rather, his PR team) started putting up pictures of his adventures, PM Lee's pretty much en fleek as a politician online, accumulating over a million fans on Facebook and over 302,000 on Twitter. 

In the typically dated style reserved for Singapore's politicians and dads who do #dadjokes, he (or rather his unhip PR team again), celebrated the milestone with a photo montage. 

 

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New seasonal specials added to weekday set lunch menus at The White Rabbit

April 26, 2016, 2:06 am
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The White Rabbit

It's springtime at The White Rabbit, where seasonal dishes have been introduced to the weekday set lunch menu. For appetisers, try the grilled octopus leg, a sustainably farmed octopus sous vide for three hours and served with a tangy pimiento piquillo purée. Or the sautéed foie gras with a yuzu reduction and nashi pear pickled in yuzu syrup.

Sautéed foie gras

If you're got a hankering for a hearty main, the slow-cooked lamb rump is a lovely meat ragout with roasted vine tomatoes and braised lentils tossed in.

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Singaporean woman found dead following diving session in Indonesian waters off Gili Lawa

April 26, 2016, 2:22 am
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In a scuba diving session gone horribly wrong, a Singaporean woman was found dead in the waters of Gili Lawa in Indonesia's Komodo National Park. 

27-year-old certified autonomous diver Neo Qiu Ping Vera was first reported missing on Sunday after failing to return from scuba diving in the popular diving spot in the West Manggarai Regency.

Neo had been diving with 10 other people, reported Indonesian news publication Pos Kupang, setting out for the dive site on Saturday on a cruise boat. Following a diving session at 5pm the next day, everyone else in the group returned to the boat except for Neo, who was the only one who hadn't surfaced. 

The boat's captain waited at hour before alerting the authorities — but as it was already dark, search-and-rescue operations could only begin on Monday morning. 

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5 performances to check out at Flipside, Esplanade's whimsical and wacky arts fest

April 26, 2016, 3:27 am
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Light Civilisation

Let your imagination run wild and free at Esplanade's Flipside, an arts festival that goes for the offbeat and unconventional. Featuring works by local and international artists, the 10-day event offers free and ticketed theatre, music, comedy and dance performances, including neat stuff like a one-man circus, a drawing comedy show and an unexpected medley of pop tunes.

Not sure which to attend? We pick out the top five for you.

Time for Fun by Hand Made Theatre

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Japanese man fined $6k for drunkenly slapping 3 policemen at City Hall MRT station

April 26, 2016, 3:28 am
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A Japanese expat who had a little too much to drink one night got slapped with a $6,000 fine for one violently intoxicated night in which he caused a noisy ruckus at City Hall MRT station. 

Oh, and he also slapped three separate policemen who were trying to help him. 

27-year-old Masano Takeshi pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting a public servant, as well as behaving in an annoying manner whilst drunk in a public place, The Straits Times reports. 

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Expect heavy traffic at land checkpoints over the Labour Day long weekend

April 26, 2016, 7:10 pm
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The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority has warned people to expect heavy traffic flow at both Woodlands and Tuas land checkpoints over the Labour Day long weekend. It's advisable that you do whatever you can to avoid leaving Singapore on Apr 29 and entering on May 2. (If you didn't already know that, welcome to Singapore. You must be new.)

Traffic build-up is inevitable with the hordes of people who usually descend upon the checkpoints over long weekends, so adjust your plans or you'll have to endure hours of waiting. Plus, with the implementation of the BioScreen system to capture thumbprints of arriving and departing visitors, things might take a little longer.

Out of all the tips from the ICA, which include maintaining lane discipline, this one's probably the most useful: car-pool. And, of course, don't forget your passport.

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Singapore is the first in Asia to offer a gourmet lifestyle web platform by the Michelin guide

April 26, 2016, 7:27 pm
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Psyched for the Michelin Guide to make its way to Singapore? You can actually be one of the first to get your hands on the coveted copy when you pre-order the 2016 edition ($39.95, free delivery within the country). It’s a surefire way to make all your friends jealous. Inside, fine-dining restaurants are listed next to bistros and street food hawkers, so there’ll be plenty of choices, from the affordable to the high-end. 

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SMRT and SBS Transit extends public transport service operating hours on eve of Labour Day

April 26, 2016, 7:29 pm
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Another long weekend beckons with a well-deserved off-day this coming Monday — but unfortunately the folks running our train and bus systems will be toiling extra hours before Labour Day. Gotta give props where deserved, #blessup. 

Both SBS Transit and SMRT will be extending the operating hours for their trains and selected bus services on the eve of Labour Day this Saturday. MRT services on the North East Line, Downtown Line, North-South Line and East-West Line will have last trains depart after midnight. The Circle Line's operating hours will end slightly earlier, while the Bukit Panjang LRT will have rails running beyond 1am.

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Prices of Malaysian-grown vegetables sold in Singapore to soar amidst scorching temperatures

April 26, 2016, 8:12 pm
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If you think we're having it hard with the withering weather, farmers across the Causeway are having it way harder as they grapple with both working under the intense heat and crummy harvests. 

Vegetables grown in Malaysia have seen reduced stocks as the hot and dry climate parched farms with temperatures in some places hitting over 37°C, Channel NewAsia reports. As a result, Malaysian-grown produce imported into Singapore will be seeing increased prices as supplies look set to drop by about 30 percent in the weeks to come. 

Already, prices of greens such as chye sim, spinach and xiao bai cai in wet markets here have gone up — even doubling in some cases. 

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Jailed: Man who attacked Indian nationals with metal dustbin cover in taxi-flagging brawl

April 26, 2016, 9:15 pm
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A man suffering from intermittent explosive disorder was sent to cool off in jail for a year after two pretty horrible incidents that involved him being a violent jackass. 

28-year-old Gabriel Kok Khen Foon appeared in court yesterday to face sentencing for repeatedly hitting a man on his face using a metal dustbin cover in 2012, The Straits Times reports. He received an additional week in jail for causing hurt by poking a lighted cigarette into a motorist's upper lip along the Central Expressway (CTE) during a traffic altercation in 2014.

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The gloves are off between SDP and PAP on Bukit Batok by-election's Nomination Day

April 26, 2016, 11:06 pm
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Things heated up this afternoon at Keming Primary School as the battle for the position of power in Bukit Batok SMC is confirmed to be fought between the People's Action Party's (PAP) Murali Pillai and the Singapore Democratic Party's (SDP) Dr Chee Soon Juan. 

Nominations closed at noon today and party flags were unfurled as both candidates took stage and addressed their supporters after over a month walking the grounds and meeting with constituents.

The day was not without controversy. Yesterday, SDP took issue with the fact that Murali had unveiled a $1.9 million worth of infrastructure upgrading plans for a neighbourhood — but only "if we are returned at the by-election", the PAP candidate said. 

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Pop-rock outfit Panic! At the Disco to make nostalgic return in August with new tunes

April 27, 2016, 12:08 am
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Panic at the disco

It's been eight years since theatrical emo-punk troupe Panic! At the Disco last brought their quirky alt-rock tunes to Singapore, and they faded away from our radars along with our guyliners, leather wristbands and mopey haircuts. 

Like all of us who outgrew that era, the group has matured as well — or rather just Panic! At the Disco helmsman Brendan Urie. Now sporting newer elements of electronic music, synthpop and extra polish (without losing his idiosyncratic croons), Urie strikes out on his own with Death of a Bachelor, the band's fifth studio album. 

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This new comedy musical from Malaysia stars Kumar, Gurmit Singh and Joanne Kam

April 27, 2016, 12:52 am
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It's a battle of wits, as Singaporean and Malaysian stand-up comedians circle one another on the stage of Laugh Die You — The Karaoke. Originally debuting in Malaysia, the popular show combines music, dance and comedy for a fascinating performance. 

Familiar faces to watch out for include Kumar and Gurmit Singh, whose new persona is Hero Singh, an upright, law-abiding Punjabi security guard who's a mix of eccentric and flamboyant. There's also Joanne Kam repping our neighbours across the Causeway — she'll be taking on Kumar to see who elicits the most laughs, while Singh moderates (and occasionally bursts into song). 

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Bukit Gombak Stadium and field along Bukit Batok Industrial Park A designated as rally sites

April 27, 2016, 1:10 am
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Dr Chee Soon Juan

The date has been set for voters to head to the polls for the Bukit Batok by-election, and the two candidates vying for the seat of power has been confirmed this morning. 

Though some fightin' words have already been exchanged, the rallies are where the true excitement will unfold. The police have announced today that the rallies may be held from Apr 28 till May 7 in the hours between 7am and 10pm at the two designated sites: Bukit Gombak Stadium and the field along Bukit Batok Industrial Park A. 

As usual, large crowds are expected at the election meetings, and motorists travelling within the vicinity should be prepared for traffic diversions or lane closures. Parking is not allowed along periphery roads, and so are your drones. 

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Watch local music acts Inch and Pleasantry perform at the Gap x Poptart party at Kilo Lounge

April 27, 2016, 1:29 am
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Inch Chua

No plans for this Friday? We've got a suggestion for you. Kick off the long weekend with an exclusive dance party hosted by Gap and Poptart. Held at Kilo Lounge, the shindig features tunes by local music acts iNCH and Pleasantry, as well as beats by Poptart DJs. You'll also get to purchase super comfy Gap tees on the spot and get them customised with live silk screening. Plus, snap a GIF at the on-site photo booth and stand a chance to win $250 worth of prizes from Gap, iNCH and Pleasantry. 

Sure sounds like a mighty swell way to welcome the weekend in.

Oh, and don't forget to bring along your denim accessory to receive special perks. 

Gap x Poptart party is on Apr 29, 7.30pm-late at Kilo Lounge, 66 Kampong Bugis. Free entry, just RSVP here.

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Here's why you shouldn't convert your unused foreign currency back to Singapore Dollars

April 27, 2016, 1:45 am
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This article was first published on DollarsAndSense.sg

All of us have been in that situation before. We come home from an overseas trip with left over foreign currency in our pockets that were unused.

If the foreign currencies were from a country we visit often (e.g. Malaysia, Thailand), we would usually keep it with us till we next visit the country. But what if the currency was from a place we would not be visiting anytime soon? What do we do with the left over currency?

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Uber driver Shirwin Eu returns in another ludicrous attempt to run in the elections

April 27, 2016, 2:20 am
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