Ever wonder how the Istana looks like behind the wall guarded by the Ceremonial Guards and Policemen?
The Istana is opened to the public five times in a year on special occasions such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali, Labour Day and National Day.
Now, make that six as we prepare to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Singapore.
On 26th July 2015, celebrate SAF50 at Istana to pay tribute to our SAF Personnel and 50 years of independence and formation of the Singapore Armed Forces.
Admission is free and is registration is opened to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only.
There are exciting activities lined up for you and your family. Look forward to event highlights such as live performances, kids’ activity area or visit the museum exhibit of the history of SAF.
Plan a day out with your family and celebrate SAF50 at the Istana on 26 July 2015!Look forward to a fun day exploring…
In most countries, a car is a necessity. This applies especially to large countries where people need to take great pains to traverse from one city to the next that may be hundreds of miles apart. Furthermore, for an enormous country, extensive infrastructural developments for an efficient public transportation system are not only costly but time-consuming. Not to mention the strong political will and tenacity required to win over the support of affected residents for a given construction project. Battling against all these odds is no easy feat and the results are self-evident.
In the United States last year, the number of vehicles on the road reached a record level of almost 253 million for a population size of 319 million, roughly equivalent to 4 automobiles for every 5 people. Contrast this ratio with Singapore’s 1 automobile for nearly every 7 individuals in 2014. Such statistics actually do paint a clearer picture than a thousand words. It highlights the fact that owning a car in Singapore is no longer a prerogative, but a luxury.
If a car is now a want instead of a need, how should we value the purchase so as to ensure that we are not overpaying for the convenience and comfort? Shown below is a basic flowchart that may be useful for the first round of consideration by potential car buyers. The key assumption made here is that the monthly fuel cost can be approximated to your transport fare; therefore the costs under review are incremental costs.
Note that this model has not accounted for miscellaneous expenses related to maintenance, repairs, ERP, road taxes and insurance.
Watch out for plenty of fun activities exclusively for SAFRA members in July.
Starting from 1 July 2015, SAFRA members can enjoy 2 hours of snow play at Snow City Singapore for the price of 1 hour.
That’s right – instead of paying the usual price of $28 for adult (or $23 for child), you pay just $15 for 2 hours for both adult and child.
Simply present your SAFRA membership card at the ticket counter prior to purchase..
Race down the snow slope with your friends or your little ones!
(Image credit: Snow City)
(Image credit: Snow City)
(Image credit: Snow City)
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Terms & Conditions
Admission includes complimentary use of jackets and boots. Gloves and waterproof pants are available for rent. Please refer to the website www.snowcity.com.sg for more details on proper winter clothing.
This offer is not valid with other discounts, promotions and packages.
This offer is not exchangeable for cash, goods, and any other services.