Month: June 2019

Pink Dot SG to return this Saturday, focusing on discrimination faced by LGBTQ community

Into its 11th year now, Pink Dot SG is an annual event in support of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community in Singapore.

Last year’s edition attracted 113 local sponsors. As of press time, Pink Dot has garnered 100 local sponsors.

The event this year will be held this Saturday (29 June 2019) at the Hong Lim Park. Doors will be open at 4pm. Supporters can picnic in the park or take part in the activities at the community tent within the park.

The concert will start at 7pm, culminating in the signature light up at 8.45pm. This year’s concert is headline by TheLionCityBoy, Altruism and Disco Hue.

The ambassadors for this year are accomplished writer-director, Beatrice Chia-Richmond, Youtuber Preeti Nair, Yale-NUS Graduate Subhas Nair.

This year’s Pink Dot SG shines the spotlight on stories of discrimination experienced by LGBTQ Singaporeans, and calls on the wider community for a fairer and more inclusive Singapore.

Tips if you’re attending..

1. Bring your photo ID as only Singaporeans and PRs can participate.

2. Arrive early as there are security checks and the park has been filled up in past few years.

3. No sharp objects are allowed in the park. This includes metal, ceramic knives and corkscrew.

Pink Dot SG
When: 29 June 2019, 1700hr – 2000hr
Where: Hong Lim Park
Dress Code: Anything Pink
Fee: Free

Images from Pink Dot SG Facebook

Last day for Häagen-Dazs 1-For-1 double scoop promotion

Today (28 June) is the last day you get to satisfy your sweet tooth with Häagen-Dazs one-for-one double scoop ice-cream promotion.

A normal double scoop ice-cream retails for S$10.90.

This promotion is only valid for takeaways and there will be additional charges with additional toppings.

The Flavors

These are some of the popular ice-cream flavors:

  • Kiwi & Mango Frozen Yogurt
  • Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
  • Belgian Chocolate Pint
  • Caramel Biscuit & Cream Speculoos
  • Peanut Butter Crunch
  • Cookies & Cream
  • Matcha Green Tea
  • Mango & Raspberry
  • Macadamia Nut
  • Rum & Raisin
  • White Peach & Raspberry
  • Cream Cheese Mochi
  • Tiramisu Mochi
  • Coffee Pint
  • Chocolate
  • Dark Chocolate & Almond
The Store Locations

These are the locations of Häagen-Dazs in Singapore:

1. Westgate Mall (#01-11)
2. Hilton Walkway (581 Orchard Road)
3. Holland Village (21 Lorong Mambong)
4. Bishan Junction 8 (#03-09)
5. Tampines Mall (#02-K3)

Images from Häagen-Dazs Facebook

KFC Singapore celebrates early National Day with new tze char-style cereal chicken

With McDonalds and Burger King revamping their menu with limited time promotions, KFC Singapore is joining in the bandwagon from tomorrow (28 June 2019) with its tze char-style cereal chicken.

Each piece of cereal chicken is selling at S$3.65. The Cereal Chicken Box Meal, which consists of two pieces of cereal chicken, two pieces of Hot & Crispy chicken tenders, fries, whipped potato, coleslaw and a Sjora Mango Peach drink retails at S$10.95.

Additionally, the Chocolate hazelnut egg tarts will also be back on the menu for S$1.50 each.

The cereal chicken will be available at all outlets except for KidZania, Sentosa and the Singapore Zoo.

 

 

 

Images from KFC Singapore

McDonald’s Launches McSpicy Delux, Bandung McFlurry and more today!

From today (27 June 2019), for a limited time period only, McDonald’s is launching three new items to its menu. They include the McSpicy Deluxe, McMuffin Stack and Bandung Soft Serve.

Additionally, the Creamy Herbal Chicken Pie (S$1) and Kueh Salat Cake (S$5.20) will also be back.

McMuffin Stack (From S$5.30)

For those of us who wants a heavy breakfast, McMuffin Stack is the way to go. There are two chicken sausage patties, one crispy chicken bacon strip, one sunny-side-up egg and one slice of cheddar cheese in the burger.

This item is available only during breakfast hours. While stocks last.

McSpicy Deluxe (From S$5.90)

This is an upgrade from the usual McSpicy burger. It contains additional ingredients like the white cheddar cheese, tomato and some tomato jalapeno relish. The normal sesame buns are also replaced with the soft cornmeal dusted bun.

Bandung Soft Serve

The Bandung Soft Serve comes in various forms. They include the Bandung Soft Serve Cone/ Twist cone retailing at just S$1. Bandung sundae topped with strawberry sauce (S$2) and Bandung McFlurry (S$3).

These desserts are available exclusively at all of McDonald’s dessert kiosk. While stocks last.

 

 

Images from McDonalds Singapore Facebook Page

Burger King launches a new Coffee Pie, Chilli Cheese Bites and Malty Float

In case you missed out on the limited edition Tarik Pie which Burger King introduced earlier this year, the fast food restaurant is now launching another local flavoured pie – kopi siew dai pie (coffee with less sugar).

This pie is deep-fried to crisp on the outside and has a thick and fragrant Kopi Siew Dai-flavoured custard on inside. This pie is selling at S$1.20 each.

Also on the new menu, are the chili cheese bites. These deep-fried morsels are filled with cheese, Jalapeno chili and bell pepper. A box of six pieces retails at S$3.50.

Finally, Burger King also reintroduced their Malty Floats due to popular demand. This medium sized drink is selling at S$3.20 and you will receive a complimentary packet of 3-in-1 Milo Powder which you can sprinkle on top of your Malty Float to create your own DIY icy-cold Milo Dinosaur!

Now you can really have it your way!

 

Images from Burger King Singapore Facebook

Karaoke Manekineko SCAPE lets you sing for 3 hours at just S$3 nett

From now till 31 July 2019, the Karaoke Manekineko Singapore (Scape Outlet) is offering a 3-hour block karaoke session for just S$3 per person on weekdays and S$6 on weekends, limited to at least 3 guests per booking. However, no extensions are allowed.

Weekend promotional hour starts on Friday, 6pm till Sunday, 6pm.

The outlet is also offering free flow drinks and tidbits for 3 hours at $4/pax.

Karaoke Manekineko Singapore (*Scape Outlet)

Where: 2 Orchard Link #03-05
Promotion Period: Till 31st July
Opening hours: 11am – 3am
For reservations: 6755 3113

 

 

Images from Karaoke Manekineko Singapore

Singapore Airlines Promotions for travel during the National Day long weekend

There are no more long weekends from now till National Day. To keep us motivated through the month of July, Singapore Airlines is offering promotions to various destinations from now till 30 June 2019. The discounted tickets has to be utilised by 30 August 2019.

Here are some of the popular destinations available:

  • Penang S$128
  • Shanghai from S$478
  • Beijing from S$488
  • Seoul from S$598
  • Osaka from S$548
  • Tokyo from S$598
  • Perth from S$578
  • Sydney from S$618

The fares are inclusive of economy seat airfares, airport taxes and surcharges.

Sale Period: Till 30 June 2019
Travel Period: Till 30 August 2019

To book your escapades, click here.

Images from Singapore Airline Facebook page

Yishun park Hawker Centre selling food at S$1 on 29 June

On 29 June 2019, from 1100hr to 1700hrs, diners can enjoy S$1 “generous sampling portion” of delicious Singapore food from any of the 26 veteran and young participating hawkers.

This year, diners will not only get to enjoy traditional, local delights like chicken rice, roti prata and epok epok. They will also get to try modern interpretations of local food like curry chee cheong fun, wagyu beef burger and nasi lemak ayam taliwang.

For list of participating stores and the food descriptions, click here.

Additionally, there will also be 1,000kg of top species durian like Mao Shan Wang, Red Prawns and D24 going at S$1 each, purchase with purchase.

Family-friendly Carnival

There will also be activities like kids craft, face painting, S$1 bouncy castle, S$1 weekend bazaar and photo-booth scattered at different parts of the hawker centre.

S$1 Carnival: Hawker Heroes

When: 29 June 2019, 1100hr – 1700hr
Where: Yishun Park Hawker Centre (51 Yishun Ave 11, 768867)
Cost: S$1

 

Images from Yishun Park Hawker Centre Facebook