Proton is back and making a splash with its e.MAS 7. Here's what you can expect when you take it for a spin.
Proton has been making waves since it launched the e.MAS 7 earlier this year. Gone is the carmaker of yesteryear - today's Proton is stronger, smarter, and all-electric.
Proton's return to Singapore is spearheaded by the e.MAS 7, an electric SUV that's C-segment sized, but thanks to its architecture, offers much larger, D-segment levels of space and practicality. It offers value
For some reason, I feel like I've eaten quite a lot of hot pot in the past month. Whether at Hai Di Lao or DIY-ing at home, hot pot ingredients have been on my mind. So, I thought I'd offer my own ranking of hot pot ingredients.
S Tier
Xia hua (duh. actually the ones you get in supermarkets are really legit.)
Fried tofu skin
The Hai Di Lao mushroom appetiser
A tier
Sliced fish
Non-marinated meats (Dondondonki is ever-reliable)
Scallop
Yes, this post was made a mere two days after Manchester United’s statement win over defending champions Liverpool on their home turf, our first since 2016. Yes, I’m still basking in the afterglow of a much-needed victory. And yes, like everything concerning my beloved club, Twitter has been awash with the usual dross of dreamers, realists, and pessimists. Seriously, I saw a few tweets and comments saying that we could win the league.
Really? With a midfield leakier than Rebekah Vardy’s mou
MTV is (basically) dead - in Europe, at least.
Parent company Paramount Skydance will pull the plug on the music channels in Europe at the end of this year (apparently the channels will continue to air in the US, but that future is likely also shaky). It seems that the only programming that will continue is reality TV shows.
Whatever the eventual fate of the MTV brand as a whole, this feels inevitable and a long time coming - and also an end of an era. With the changing media landsca
Ever wondered what's with 7 Up's red dot?
So, I was scrolling through reddit (as usual) when this post caught my attention.
Apparently, 7 Up used to market itself in the U.S.A with an anthropomorphized red dot complete with sunglasses and sneakers, who built on the brand's former rebellious positioning as a clear (that is, uncoloured) fizzy drink.
No joke, Fido Diddo wasn't the only kid in on the action: Check out some of the Spot merch you could get your hands on back in th
A colleague's blog post two months ago about a blizzard blanketing Singapore had me imagining our urban landscapes covered in a white blanket. But while climate change is impacting us all with hotter weather and heavier rains, the thought of snow in Singapore seems far-fetched.
However, this led to another thought: Since we experience thunderstorms and monsoon surges, would it be possible for typhoons to hit Singapore? And if they did, would we be able to withstand them?
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Growing up, the literature I was exposed to was limited to what was available in the library. Young-adult novels and comic books from DC and Marvel were my staples, and any Eastern literature I read was adapted into forms beyond the pure written word (my exposure to Romance of the Three Kingdoms was a graphic novel adaptation published by AsiaPac Books).
I would hear of various celebrated works and authors, from Edgar Allan Poe and J. R. R. Tolkien to Jin Yong, but it was Haruki Murakami of
In case you missed the previous three parts, here's the links for Part One, Part Two, and Part Three.
Welcome to Part Four of this ongoing series of every Far Cry main game in chronological order. As previously mentioned, having dedicated 21 years and thousands upon thousands of hours to this series, I have decided to write a review of my experience with each game. Bear in mind this is coming from a PC gamer.
This post will focus on the fourth game in the series without revealing too m
I wanted to blog about this right when it happened last year, but I guess the willingness with which one tends to share positive news is always greater than that for something negative.
Anyhow, wind the clock back to August 2024: Upon completing my 2.4km run on a Sunday morning at Bedok Camp and realising that I had barely ducked under 13 minutes, I distinctly remember feeling plain shock. Surely a Pass with Incentive would have been possible at the very least?
Cries in one-point
In case you missed the previous two parts, here's the link for Part One and the link for Part Two.
Welcome to Part Three of this ongoing series of every Far Cry main game in chronological order. As previously mentioned, having dedicated 21 years and thousands upon thousands of hours to this series, I have decided to write a review of my experience with each game. Bear in mind this is coming from a PC gamer.
This post will focus on the third game in the series without revealing too much
The good folk of MCF may have found themselves subject to my yapping about music. In this post, allow me to briefly expand on audiophilia, which I consider an equally important aspect of music appreciation.
I feel that humans ultimately want experiences that provide them with the satisfaction and novelty of being alive - eating good food, proficiency in their craft, or more relevantly here on MCF putting a car through its paces on the track. Audio gear, I like to think, goes hand in hand wi
I'm a big fan of extreme sports. Perhaps a part of me wistfully wishes I was brave and talented enough to partake, but more than anything I just admire the skill that goes into any of these disciplines.
And somehow, a company best known for making caffeine-laced energy drinks (Fun Fact: Invented by a Thai!) has now more or less become synonymous with the extreme sports arena. Yes, Red Bull. Wings and all.
But I do want to hone in on cycling specifically, and highlight the extreme end
Over the weekend I fell into a bit of a science-fiction/science rabbithole. You know, one of those when you click on ONE Youtube video and suddenly the whole Sunday afternoon is gone and your algorithm is all messed up.
Anyway, obviously there's tons of fascinating stuff about space and science and all that. Too much, really.
But one fun fact has stuck in my brain: All the other planets in the Solar System could fit between Earth and our Moon.
It seems crazy to think, consideri
Note: This is the final instalment of a series covering my trip to southwestern China. Read Pt. 1, Pt. 2 and Pt. 3 here.
YUNNAN
Day 11: We had an early start as we had to fly to our first location in Yunnan province, Lijiang. It was a short two-hour flight, but my parents had chosen to fly business class (just five rows ahead from where my brother and I were) for the extra baggage allowance, which turned out to be a wise choice given my unexpected purchases in Chengdu.
Stepping ou
A song can have a catchy title and/or chorus, but its true meaning is only found within its lyrics. If you're planning your wedding, any song about breakups, cheating/infidelity, and being the other woman has no business being part of the reception playlist.
Most people, however, take the song title to be its meaning and don't consider its actual content. Here are 10 songs that sound romantic but should be avoided.
10) Irreplaceable – Beyoncé
Don't mistake this for being
Although it appeared to be selling out fast back when my friend shared the link to the Monster Jam Singapore event some months ago, I could never expect just how popular the event turned out to be until the day itself.
You see, originating in the USA, Monster Trucks aren't really an international phenomenon, unlike F1 or other forms of motorsports. Even someone like me, who's very interested in cars, doesn't really know much about these massive machines.
And yet, on the day of the even
The BMW Digital Premium features ensure that information and so much more is always at your fingertips.
Our cars are called to serve a wide variety of tasks.
Whether you're using your BMW as a space for rest and solace, to chase new adventures, or doubling it up as a second space for work and entertainment, BMW's Digital Premium features are ready to assist, ensuring that you're treated to the best, even before you leave your car.
Many options for play while you wait
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It’s likely a common sight in every office you set foot in: Workers with their heads buried in their desktops/laptops, earbuds dutifully plugged in (or headphones chucked on). Having a tune to go into battle alongside you against anything that happens at work seems to be as essential as having a caffeinated drink perched on the table, it seems.
Thus also arises the question, however: Does a symphony of melodies really serve as the secret ingredient to unlocking peak productivity? The debate
Even the most exciting journey can be boosted by BMW's tech. And we're not just talking about that engaging drive!
Singapore is a lovely city to drive in: The views are great, and the road network is a product of careful and extensive planning. But what if you're still looking to give those weekend drives a little extra boost?
That's exactly what BMW is now offering its drivers with its Connected Package Professional Packages. Join us in this second of a series of three articles as we
Join us and BMW in this short series that explores just how connected technology can make your journeys easier than ever.
Internet of things? Ambient Intelligence? Fourth Industrial Revolution? From smartphones to home appliances, the devices that we use are becoming smarter and more connected by the day, and our cars are no different.
Thankfully, there's no need to develop a deep understanding of these information technology concepts to benefit from the added convenience that BMW is b
On a recent team outing to the recently reopened Oceanarium, besides looking at a bunch of colourful sea creatures, I also found myself quite intrigued by the first exhibition, which charts the cellular evolution of life from single-celled organisms all the way to tetrapods and beyond.
And it reminded me of this meme/fact that recently once more appeared on a social media feed: The T-Rex was closer to the invention of the iPhone than it was to the Stegosaurus.
These are perhaps the t
In case you missed part one, here's the link.
Welcome to Part Two of this ongoing series of every Far Cry main game in chronological order. As previously mentioned, having dedicated 21 years and thousands upon thousands of hours to this series, I have decided to write a review of my experience with each game. Bear in mind this is coming from a PC gamer.
This post will focus on the second game in the series without revealing too much spoilers.
Far Cry 2 continues to stand the
I first came across the inaugural Far Cry game in the now-popular series back in 2004, the year of its launch. I was eight and wandering around the “Toys & Games” section in a department store (I believe it was Takashimaya) and the cover caught my eye. I’ve always been drawn towards First-Person Shooter (FPS) games, and I thought I’d give it a try. Thus, I got my parents to buy it for me, and the second we got home, I loaded it up.
Back in the day, CDs were still very much the norm, and
Celebrate Borneo Motors’ 100 years with complimentary servicing for pre-owned Toyota & Lexus bought from Sgcarmart. Enjoy authorised distributor care.
If you think Singapore has been around longer than Borneo Motors, you might be surprised to learn it's actually the other way around. While Singapore gained independence in 1965, Borneo Motors opened its first showroom in Singapore back in 1925, located along Orchard Road.
Having been in Singapore for a century, Borneo Motors - which
When Pong was introduced in 1972, one wonders if anyone ever envisioned video games as more than just a source of entertainment.
Today, the industry it is credited with establishing is worth USD$184.3bn as of 2024, and while Pong has been immortalised in museums, will we be able to say the same of modern games?
Do video games even count as art worthy of sitting alongside relics and paintings?
WHAT CRITICS SAY
In 2005, film critic Roger Ebert gave the opinion that video
