Quite a huge fuss was kicked up in the office last week about the capitalism that drives Valentine’s Day (actually it was largely a monologue from one loud singleton). "Valentine's Day is a scam! Don’t bother dining out on Valentine’s Day!”, we were told time and again. Cue cricket-like silence, and blank stares among the rest of the team.
Exaggerations aside, I’m generally of the opinion that people should feel free to spend their money however they like. But here, I couldn’t help but agr
Yesterday, while listening to my favourite podcast (No Such Thing As A Fish), I learnt a shocking, incredible and downright unbelievable fact.
Here’s the fact: Singapore is number one in the world in bottled water consumption and spending per capita.
Here’s the kicker: It’s not even close. According to a UN study published in 2023, Singapore’s 1,129 litres and $1,348 per capita in 2021 is miles and away higher than second place Australia (504 litres and $386).The graphs illustrating th
🎵 Listening to this playlist while reading will give you a fuller experience of this post
Frankly, I was never a Coldplay fan.
When the band announced their Music of the Spheres world tour in Singapore, I remembered going "Oh". But clearly, my loved ones were thrilled. Just by reading, you can probably tell how starkly different our reactions were to the same event.
Nonetheless, I was happy to join the party to see for myself what brilliant performers Coldplay are, as I've
The start of the year brings with it the same routines: New year’s resolutions broken in the first month, the concomitant joy and horror of angbaos coming in from relatives curious to ask if there’s anyone new you’re seeing, and of course, an update to the McDonald’s menu.
I am talking, of course, about the seasonal Prosperity Burgers that re-emerge during every Chinese New Year-period.
Though not one to chase seasonal culinary trends (not because I think I’m above them, by the way; it
"You'll know better next time" is a line I've often heard, especially after a maiden attempt goes wrong.
I kept repeating this mantra as I set about searching for my second motorcycle. My first bike was a Yamaha YBR125, which cost less than $1,300 and only had six months left on its COE. It wasn't in the best condition either. But I got it because it would (and did) work well as a beginner's motorcycle.
Even before I 'retired' it last October, I had already started thinking about what
"To err is human. To forgive divine." - Alexander Pope
To take on a career in photography is to commit yourself to a lifetime of struggle against light and GAS. And recently I've been getting quite a severe bout of the latter.
No, I'm not talking about the flatulence that Julian is prone to letting fly in the office, but rather about Gear Acquisition Syndrome - the dangerous compulsion to get more equipment and better lenses in the (usually misplaced) assumption that they will make you
Ever seen a guide dog when taking the MRT or public buses? If you've not, you're not alone - it's not a common sight here in Singapore, as I've gathered.
Most of my friends and colleagues whom I spoke to echoed the same observation. This was interesting to me since guide dogs are literally entitled to taking public transport.
In fact, I saw the first guide dog in my life while commuting via the Circle Line just the other day. As a dog lover, I was pleasantly surprised to see the Golde
The Star Vista. Probably best known as the mall owned by New Creation Church. Being un-religious, I basically know it as the place where I attend a lot of concerts (most recently the fantastic Distant Worlds concert!). As an Eastie, there's previous little reason else to go all the way to Buona Vista for what is otherwise a fairly generic (upmarket) shopping mall.
Manoeuvrability: Tight or not?
Most of the carpark is generally not hard to get around, but there is one particular
Watches were something that a Poly friend of mine got me into - my first one was a Seiko SKX007 that I still have to this day. Being an affordable mechanical watch from a reputable Japanese brand, it was something that I figured I could save up and get into. But the journey didn't end at getting the watch. Shortly after, I was introduced to the world of watch modding...
Apparently, the SKX007 looks somewhat like the higher-end Marine Master 300, and there are people who swapped the dial and
Cars are becoming more and more homogenised. No, I'm not saying that cars are becoming identical, but as more and more cars become electrified and more EVs come to market, they will tend to feel the same.
You see, consumers want cars that are quiet, spacious and convenient, and manufacturers are giving us just that. Some of us (not everyone looks at the list of standard safety features, sadly) want safer cars, too, so carmakers are bundling in more safety and driver assistance functions.
I'd argue the best TikTok accounts are the ones that deliver enough predictability (and quality) so that you know exactly what you’re getting into when you click on the account handle. At the same time, they hold enough suspense - such that followers are kept on their toes about what might come next.
That's the basic formula, really.
(Before we proceed, let's first acknowledge the reality: Data privacy, and the long-term psychological effects of prolonged social media use are arenas
At 142,854sqm of gross floor area, Vivocity is the largest shopping mall in Singapore. And, it has an appropriately gigantic carpark to go with it.
Manoeuvrability: Tight or not?
Other than the slightly tight ramps getting into and out of the carpark, there should be no issues whatsoever. The carpark itself is generally quite wide, really big, it's mono-directional traffic throughout (and the 'lane' quite wide) and there aren't any tight corners at all.
8/10
Ease of naviga
Joey Fatone and AJ McLean just announced a 2024 tour. For many people, those names may mean nothing. But for those who know (yes Millennials, I’m talking to you), this is BIG NEWS.
Perhaps a little more context: Joey Fatone was (is?) one member of *NSYNC, while AJ McLean was (is?) from the Backstreet Boys. Ahh, should sound a lot more familiar now.
Quit playing games
Before there was BTS and Seventeen (no clue myself, but my colleagues assure me they exist and are really popular),
As you may (or may not) have noticed, the Editorial Team here at Sgcarmart has started a new series, titled Sgcarmart Explores, where we look and recommend some of the more interesting spots across the various districts of Singapore.
And save for the Christmas special of the series we did last December (please do catch it here, the whole team spent an entire day out driving and shooting to craft this one), we have always started each iteration of the series questioning the assumption that S
Writing about a gaming device... you would be thinking that I must be quite the gamer. However, the reality is quite the contrary. Being a car guy through and through, even the games that I play are predominantly driving or racing ones. That said, there are other games that I've enjoyed from young - from the Pokemon titles on Gameboy Color and Gameboy Advance to the RPG games on Playstation 2 (PS2) and rhythm games such as DJ Max on the Playstation Portable (PSP), these were the games that kept
Ugh. Nex. What an absolutely terrible place to drive to.
Manoeuvrability: Tight or not?
Narrow up and down ramps, lots are not very big. Poor. In-bound and out-bound traffic also mixes, so during peak hours its slowwwww moving. And because its narrow, once a person needs to enter/exit the lot, all traffic comes to a halt. And, let’s also not forget about the sharp u-turn on the second last floor before exiting.
1/10
Ease of navigation: Confusing or not?
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The start's always the toughest, they say.
This was something I felt very keenly while trying to formulate the first few words of this post. Maybe it has got to do with that tingly sense of generating my very first blog entry…for work.
But anyway, writer's block aside, hello there, I'm Denise from the Sgcarmart Editorial Team.
It seems I'll be rounding up the relay of introductory posts from my teammates to kick-start 2024 proper!
Who is she?
So who am I? I'm the newe
Like many other jaded millennials with hyperactive minds, I arrived at the conclusion about three years ago that suddenly setting out new (or old...?) goals to tackle every 31st of December wasn't really for me.
I've found I tend to lose interest in most things quickly anyway - and the thought of adding yet another guaranteed failure to an already-long personal list would likely just widen the possibility for more mental self-flagellation. No thanks.
Besides, if one has already decide
Ever wondered why your car's engine performance seems to decrease over the years? It's not just due to wear and tear.
If you ask any driver if they can feel a difference in their car's performance compared to when they first bought it, chances are they could. Everyone knows that a car will deteriorate over the years, and I'm not only referring to the paintwork, the worn upholstery and interior panels, but its performance as well.
As time goes by and you rack up the mileage on your car
We review plenty of cars. But actually, most cars spend more of their time stationary - i.e. in a parking lot. So, we thought it might also be useful (and kinda fun) to also take some time to review carparks.
In fact, carparks are a function of urban design and architecture - separate but not independent of us as car users. The reality, also, is that carparks are not built equally (even building standards and statutes change over time).
First one, then. Ocean Financial Centre, righ
Prior to last month, I couldn't even recall the last time I used a film camera. It might have been two decades ago, because sometime in the mid-2000s, digital cameras began to proliferate and before we knew it, film was out, and the 'Megapixel War' had commenced.
I still remember how almost everyone I knew suddenly started talking about which camera had how many megapixels and how it that would deliver the best resolution and therefore, the 'best' photos.
One-hour photo developing shop
Hi everyone! 👋 Desmond here on behalf of the Sgcarmart Editorial Team.
So, 2024 brings some changes to Mycarforum. As you'll increasingly notice in the coming months, the Editorial Team has taken over the content management of this platform.
There are changes in store. The Forum, not so much. It will continue to be a vibrant platform for all MCF members to interact.
However, major changes are afoot for this Blog. We are going in a different direction, revealing the slightly most e
As the camcar so aptly put it, “this one not happy le”
What happened?
Just yesterday on Ang Mo Kio Ave 9, a poor Kia Seltos got the tongue lashing of their year after turning in just a bit too soon and tight on a Toyota Axio.
Looking at the video, you might be thinking “eh he turn right but not in the correct lane, then his fault lah”. WRONG.
As we can see from the above photo, the Kia is perfectly within their rights to make a right turn despite not being in the ri
Taxis can’t seem to catch a break lately. Touting, overcharging, and now possible injury of their own customers.
What happened?
A family had taken a ComfortDelGro Taxi and to somerset dropped off at the usual 313 spot. It’s a routine drop off as the passengers exit, but things go awry when one lady closes the boot.
For some reason, the taxi driver started moving despite one of the doors still being open, right as the dad (or uncle, granddad) goes to pick up a small child from
Imagine minding your own business on the road when suddenly some goondu driver knocks into you TWICE.
What happened?
A PHV (private hire vehicle) Honda Vezel was heading back to Singapore on the Causeway when they were knocked into by a Malaysian car.
GG lah, knock one time and then they step on the gas pedal for another round. Driver went for the double tap.
To make matters worse, the driver at fault apparently made the claim towards police that the camcar had s
