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    8 HDB BTO flats reaching MOP in 2024/25
    May 05, 2024 1:00 PM

    Jurong East Vista may not be within walking distance to Jurong East MRT (EWL, NSL, JEL), but it’s still within easy reach.

    It’s also ideal that the development is not right next to Jurong East MRT, as this gives it a quieter location.

    Saint George's Towers.

    The stretch along Serangoon Road — leading to the MRT station — is full of eateries, hair salons, and other heartland amenities.

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    singapore
    $20 box of vegetables 'not even one-third full: Disgruntled customer gets told photo in menu 'meant for reference'
    May 05, 2024 12:10 PM

    When the food arrived however, she was disappointed by the portion size of a vegetable dish which cost $19.95.

    "The [takeaway] box was not even one-third full", Nan Wei said.

    Nan Wei had also rejected the food delivery company's offer of a $3 voucher for the next order.

    In the comments, one netizen said that eateries usually sell dishes according to the portion size, and not the size of takeaway containers.

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    lifestyle
    Style beyond size: Plus- and mid-size fashion labels to check out in Singapore
    May 05, 2024 12:00 PM

    But with the rise of mid and plus-size clothing brands, us curvy girls can finally embrace our curves in style.

    Catering to extra curvy and fashion-forward women, their plus-size clothing brand celebrates diversity like never before.

    Focusing on the fusion of fashion and function, The Amber Loft caters to petite plus-size women in Singapore.

    Revolutionising plus-size fashion, Love.PrettyPlus+ offers a diverse array of stylish, budget-friendly wardrobe choices in sizes UK10 to UK24.

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    lifestyle
    BMW X2 sDrive16i M Sport review: Now comes with a sensible 1.5-litre unit for style seekers
    May 05, 2024 11:00 AM

    It's paired to a rack that feels accurate enough, making the BMW X2 a pleasing number to throw about a few bends despite its overall larger dimensions.

    And this BMW X2 has the performance to match its heavily styled exterior.

    If you're interested in securing your own X2, there's one more bit of good news: It comes in at just $257,888, which is just $8,000 more than the BMW X1 sDrive16i M Sport.

    Not much more expensive than the BMW X1.

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    lifestyle
    The best hair salons in Johor Bahru: Where to cut, colour and curl your mane in Malaysia
    May 05, 2024 10:00 AM

    Cutdomos is located at 171, Jalan Sutera, Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia, p. +60 11-1331 7780.

    Reds Hair Salon is located at Lot J4-10, Level 4, Johor Bahru City Square, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia, p.+60 7-222 1318.

    Organic Mode Hair Salon is located at Johor Bahru City Square, Lot J4-18, Level 4, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia, p. +60 12-930 0878.

    Stay B is located at Lot 221D, Level 2, Komtar JBCC, Johor Bahru City Centre, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia, p. +60 7-277 8858.

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    lifestyle
    Foreigners in Russia may need to submit biometric data to buy SIM cards
    May 05, 2024 9:00 AM

    Russia is set to implement new regulations regarding the purchase of SIM cards by foreigners and non-citizens.

    The proposed bill, drafted by the Ministry for Digital Technology, Communication and Mass Media, mandates the submission of biometric data to the government as a prerequisite for obtaining a SIM card.

    If the SIM card is detected in a different device, service providers will deactivate the subscriber's connection.

    The Ministry for Digital Technology, Communication and Mass Media has emphasised the importance of safeguarding national interests while ensuring efficient and transparent communication networks.

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    lifestyle
    Top 42 free things to do in Singapore (May 2024): i Light Singapore, vOilah! France Singapore Festival, Pets' Day Out, and more
    May 05, 2024 8:05 AM

    France Singapore Festival, and bring your mum out shopping at the various fairs and markets around Singapore this Mother's Day.

    This Mother's Day, treat your mom to something truly special with a visit to the Artsy Weekend: Mother’s Day Edition at Crane Joo Chiat.

    Address: 6 Shenton Way Singapore, Singapore 068809.

    Address: Raffles Avenue, Esplanade Mall, Singapore Singapore, 039802.

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    lifestyle
    Touring a lesser-known landed estate near Orchard: A review of Fernhill Estate (from $4.8m)
    May 05, 2024 7:05 AM

    As shown above, the enclave consists of three roads, Fernhill Road, Fernhill Close and Fernhill Crescent, which connect Orange Grove Road and Stevens Road.

    (Along Orange Grove Road, you'll find Shang-ri La hotel- literally just minutes walk from Fernhill, and along Stevens Road is Stevens MRT.)

    Next townhouse development we pass is Fernhill Cottage — last sale of a 6 bed was $4.8 million in 2023, according to Propertyguru.

    Depending on where you stay on Fernhill Road, you're actually within 1 km of two famous Primary Schools (ACS and SCGS.).

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    lifestyle
    51-year-old founder of Hup Lee Fried Bee Hoon chain dies of heart failure, 2 years after ALS diagnosis
    May 05, 2024 6:25 AM

    F&B entrepreneur Tan Boon Hai, who expanded his parents' bee hoon stall in Yishun to 90 outlets islandwide at its peak, died of a heart failure on Thursday (May 2).

    The founder of the Hup Lee Fried Bee Hoon chain was 51 years old.

    He later opened three more stalls, and a factory to mass-produce chili sauce, marinades and bee hoon.

    The diagnosis was an unexpected blow to Tan, Huang said, adding that her husband always paid attention to his health and ate a balanced diet.

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    lifestyle
    Popular 'no signboard' bak chor mee stall in Tiong Bahru reopens in Havelock with new name
    May 05, 2024 5:32 AM

    Last April was an uncertain time for popular Tiong Bahru 'no signboard' bak chor mee.

    It has taken just over a year but the famous bak chor mee stall, run by Koh Lim Chye, has found a new home.

    He waited 45 minutes for his bowl of bak chor mee, not that it bothered him.

    Address: Havelock Road Food Centre, Block 22A Havelock Road #01-21, S161022.

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