With Chinese New Year coming up early next month, it’s about time to get ready stock of new dollar notes for those who are giving out red packets this year.
POSB has announced that they will be bringing back their pop-up ATMs at 12 selected community clubs island-wide. There will be about 3 ATMs at each location, and customers can withdraw the new notes in the following denominations:
$2: 50 pieces x $2 ($100 in value)
$2: 100 pieces x $2 ($200 in value)
$10: 30 pieces x $10 ($300 in value)
$10: 50 pieces x $10 ($500 in value)
$10: 100 pieces x $10 ($1,000 in value)
$50: 10 pieces x $50 ($500 in value)
* Combination varies for different locations.
Red packets will be given out for those who made withdrawals at the ATMs.
List of POSB pop-up ATMs:
Customers can also exchange for the new notes and good-as-new notes at full-service POSB/DBS branches within the same period.
Share this news with those who are giving out red packets this year!
It is that time of the year again! We are about three weeks from the festivities of the Chinese New Year. Family reunions, abundant food, and small red packets called “Ang Bao, Hongbao, or Ang Pao” shall grace Singapore once again.
The color red embodies luck that is supposed to ward off the evil spirits. Along with its potent color, here are 5 Ang Bao Facts Every Singaporean Shall Know:
1. AMOUNT TO GIVE OUT
There is no specific standard on the lowest or the highest amount to give but the amount definitely reflects your character as a person. A simple survey on TheAsianParent Facebook Page showed that readers usually give out S$2 – S$80 to children in 2014. Although, Singaporeans usually give out S$6. If you are truly in touch with your Chinese roots, you will give out an amount ending with an even digit as odd digits are traditionally associated with funerals.
2. NOTES TO PUT IN
Generally, the number of notes you put it does not matter as long as the amount you gave is in the range of what is expected. Most Singaporeans do not mind if you opt for putting four S$2 or two S$5 notes! However, leaving even-numbered notes is believed to bring out future success!
3. NUMBER FOUR
Some people are likely to avoid giving amounts in fours such as S$40, S$44, and S$400. This is due to the fact that the number “4” is similar (or rhymes) with the word “death in several Chinese dialects.
4. DIFFERENT NATIONS
Since Singapore is a mixture of different cultures, we as a nation have created practices centering red packet gifting. It is not uncommon to have marriages between two different races, leading to traditional practices being modified or ignored. But aside from the Chinese, nations such as Vietnamese, Japanese, Filipinos and South Koreans have similar customs.
5. DIFFERENT CELEBRATIONS
Aside from Chinese New Year, red packets are given to religious practitioners and lion dance performers as a payment for their excellent service. Also, it is given to couples during wedding banquets. The minimum Ang Bao amount for this event is about S$50. It certainly is “little” compared to the minimum of S$150 handed out in Taiwan.
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Let us be the first to greet you, advance Happy Chinese New Year!
McDonald’s has introduced a new golden member into its Prosperity New Year Menu – Golden Treasure Chicken Burger.
For those who prefer a less spicy burger, the Golden Treasure Chicken Burger will be an ideal choice as it comes with a special braised sauce rather than the black pepper sauce. The burger is also sandwiched with a completely different bun, grilled mushrooms, onions and a crisp lettuce.
Pair it up with the Yuzu McFizz and Pineapple Nata de Coco Pie for a completely golden experience.
Available only after breakfast hours, while stocks last. Visuals are for illustration purposes only. Prosperity Burger meals may contain allergens, full allergen list at www.mcdonalds.com.sg/prosperity.
This Chinese New Year, OG gives you a reason to shop at their stores. From now till Chinese New Year, OG will be putting up great deals and promotions weekly here – hot off the press! For the first week, enjoy offers such as:
Buy 1 Get 2 FREE Meiji Amino Collagen at $39 (U.P $117)
2 for $80 Crocodile Polo Tee (U.P $2 for $99.90)
$68 for Neoflam 28cm Ceramic Casserole (U.P $159)
$8 for 5-pc pack Boys Brief/Girls Panties (4 – 12 yo) (U.P $19.90)
$129 Delsey 65cm Hard Case Spinner with TSA Lock Luggage (U.P $459)
Limited quantities available for each store. While stocks last. Check back for your weekly dose of irresistible offers! [fancygallery id=”5″ album=”31″] Share these exciting deals with your friends and loved ones!
* EXCLUSIVE: SIGN UP FOR A HSBC’S REVOLUTION CREDIT CARD AND RECEIVE UP TO S$500 WORTH OF EPICENTRE
VOUCHERS OR A SAMSONITE LUGGAGE WORTH S$950! ALSO ENJOY 1-FOR-1 TALL SIZE DRINK AT STARBUCKS EVERY
WEDNESDAY. T&CS APPLY. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Head over to IKEA every Friday & Saturday as their Alexandra and Tampines stores will have extended shopping hours until 11pm and 11.30pm respectively.
Shop for your Chinese New Year goods with IKEA’s LYCKSALIG range products or fill your belly with a late night supper $1 Tim Sum deals.
Enjoy piping hot chicken wings at $1 per piece, 2 pieces of siew mai at $1, 2 mini char siew pau at $1 and many more.
Dates of extended opening hours: 15-16 Jan, 22-23 Jan, 29-30 Jan
Share this news with your friends and head over to IKEA every Friday and Saturday, for the month of January!
