Fiber Broadband Refresh with Starhub

After moving out from Starhub for my mobile number service, my fiber broadband also due for recontract. Went down to Starhub Causeway Point and enquired on both TV bundle as well as pure Fiber Broadband. As i am currently using Fiber Broadband 1 Gbps + 1 Gbps at $65++ monthly, i went to recontract to the single 3Gbps Fiber Broadband at $39.91. Intially i wanted to take on the 5 Gbps + TV bundle, but seems that the website is showing $60.72 per month, but it can't be bundled as that price. Even after all the basic addon, it is still $78 per month for next 12 months and become $88 per month. So it is not really that worth the money. At the point of this writing, i understand there are many other cheaper fiber plan offering at the same 3 Gbps or more. But decided not to be that adventurous, so will just stick to starhub for the next 2 years.

Burger King's Deals until 6 July 2025

Don't say i never share good deals. Sometimes eat Mcdonald and KFC until quite sian and can try out Burger King. Typically i find their burgers had shrinked and price is quite expensive. Use the promo code from left to right, top to bottom from DG1 to DG20 in running sequence. You should be able to input the promo code while ordering at its kiosk. Personally i think DG10 and DG19 are the better valued deal. Enjoy !

[SGX Stock] ESR REITS unexpectedly gone so high !

LOL ! I had been holding on to ESR REITS for several years now. Only recent movement for me for SGX stocks, i had sold Singtel at a profit. But while reviewing through my various stocks via my POEMS account, I unexpectedly saw profits for my ESR REITS at more than 400% jump of what i own ! It seems based on the recent DBS's Analysis:

ESR REIT (EREIT) reported a strong start to FY25, with 1Q25 distributable income rising 7.0% y/y to SGD44.2mn, driven by full-quarter contributions from two strategic acquisitions and uplift from recent AEI completions. This is inline with our FY25 projections, and makes up c.25% of our full-year estimates. Revenue surged 24.2% y/y to SGD110.5mn and NPI climbed 31.3% to SGD82.5mn, bolstered by the acquisitions of ESR Yatomi Kisosaki DC and 51% stake in 20 Tuas South Ave 14 (both completed in November 2024). On a same-store basis, gross revenue and NPI still posted respectable growth of 3.4% and 5.3% y/y respectively, underscoring strong leasing momentum and cost efficiency gains. Portfolio occupancy held steady at 91.6%, while rental reversions moderated to +8.6% from +10.8% a year ago, led by the Logistics and General Industrial segments. Divestments of two non-core assets above book and ongoing AEIs at 29 Tai Seng Street and 16 Tai Seng Street reaffirm management’s disciplined capital recycling strategy. Cost of debt fell to 3.65% (from 3.84%), and gearing improved 0.9ppt q/q to 41.9%.

Anyway, with such strong earnings, I think i will hold on to ESR REITS ! In fact, i am still holding on to CAPLD ASCEN REIT, CAPLD INT COM TR, FRASERS CPT TR, MAPLETREE PAC TR, STARHUB and of course ESR REIT as of now.

Small Batch by The Black Hole Group

Typically the entire environment, food and drink options are like in a Bali Vibes Café, but in Botanic Gardens. Their menu have ready to order + Build-Your-Own-Breakfast Concept. As I am there specifically for the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden tour, i have time limit to be there and to board up the tour bus back home. So we used up most of the time at the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, but later found out that we can't just walk in to the cafe as there is a waiting list and average time to go in is 45 minutes. With only 1hour and 15 minutes left, my wife said just tried to join the waiting list and they may call us up earlier. So we waited and about 20 minutes later, they called and we decided to dine there. But of course taking the time limit as a consideration, we did not order the main course, but a finger food with two specialty drinks. We ordered the House Chips which is just french fries, Avocado Spinach and Smashed Strawberry. The drinks are good, but the house chips were just average at 4.5/10. So total damage there is S$26.40. Managed to finish up in time to board up our bus 🚌. If there is a chance for me to come back here, i will reserve early, play and try their main course which i heard it is good.

Operating Hours:
Monday: Closed (Except on Public Holiday)
Tuesday to Friday: 9am to 6pm (Last Order 5.30pm)
Saturday and Sunday: 8am to 6pm (Last Order 5.30pm)

Location: 1H Cluny Rd, #01-K1, Singapore 259604 [Right beside Jacob Ballas Children's Garden]

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

The Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden is the first garden in Asia dedicated to children. Its theme of ‘Life on Earth Depends on Plants’ aims to educate and instil a love for nature in children. The garden is a complete nature-learning environment, where children can delve deeper into the ecology of plants and our environment through discovery and experiential learning.

Typically it is free admission. As Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden is designed for children aged 14 and below, you will need to pay attention to the admission requirement and not so straightforward.

1) Children aged 12 and below must be accompanied by an adult.
2) To promote a safe environment for children, adults are permitted entry only if accompanying a child. 3) Adult visitors without children must consult the Service Desk for entry, which is normally permitted only when accompanied by NParks’ staff.

Overall, i think the park is great with some special elements for the children to have fun and also learnt about some puzzle and gardens knowledge. It is quite crowded in the weekends, but mainly at the Water Park section and Tree Playground. Other than that, it is quite ok to walk around to explore.

Operating Hours: The Jacob Ballas Children's Garden is closed on Mondays (except when it falls on a designated public holiday) | 8.00am - 7.00pm 

Location: 1H Cluny Road Singapore 259604

[Super Chicken] Signature Taiwanese Salted Crispy Chicken 超级鸡车

Bought the daily Shopee deals for the Signature Taiwanese Salted Crispy Chicken at "Super Chicken" for S$2.95 from the original S$5.90 and yes, the shop name is called Super Chicken or 超级鸡车. This is sort of famous in China and their sets are like how our fast food operates. They are open at the below address with 2 Storey of eating seats available.To be frank, i think because of this deal, the portion they give is considered very little. If i will to pay S$5.90 and only get like only this much, i will definitely boycott it. But for now, i think still can accept. Comparing them to like ShiLin, i think they are not that better than them. But from the menu i see from the store, they do offer a lot more different items apart from this Taiwanese Salted Crispy Chicken. I think i might pay them another visit to try out their main menu soon. For now, i gave a rating of 6/10 as you need to eat them while its hot.

Location: 534 North Bridge Road Singapore 188749

Ajumma's Korean Restaurant 아줌마 at NorthPoint

Tried this Ajumma's Korean Restaurant 아줌마 at NorthPoint for dinner. By standard, they still serve the small dishes. I think for Korean without the BBQ, i will usually ordered their Ginseng Chicken. We also ordered the Clam Kkal Guksu because of the noodle choice for my daughter and the Traditional Jangtteok Seafood Pancake. For the Ginseng Chicken, not sure why they serve me extra rice as the dish itself already contain the glutinous rice inside the chicken. Although the Ginseng chicken is ok and i give my rating as 6/10, I ate before better ginseng chicken at Thomson Plaza before. The Clam Kkal Guksu typically nothing special, so 5/10. The traditional Jangtteok Seafood Pancake is not that bad as it contain more seafood than expected. My wife didn't like it, but i will give the pancake 6/10 as well. So i think its quite a normal korean cuisine standard. One problem i encountered there is my daughter went to tear the menu apart which caught us surprised! We scolded her and beat her hand, then she cry and show us that she is angry and unhappy. But after the staff provide the kids' bowl, she took it and became happy again. 😅

[Michelin 2024] Chef Kang Noodles House

They only have three main ordering. 1st is "Noodle with Char Siew and Wanton" at $7, 2nd is "Noodle with Shredded Abalone, Char Siew and Wanton" at $12 and 3rd is "Char Siew (per plate)" at $13. So knowing me, I will definitely get the signature one to get to taste all the wonders in their menu which is the Shredded Abalone, Char Siew and Wanton. They were awarded with the Michelin Guide Recommendation at 2019 and the latest 2024. The area that they are currently operating is at a Industrial Office Building, at a small shop space, table and seats at the carpark. So it is quite stuffy and hot to eat there. But what i can say is the shredded abalone does give the sweet taste. The wanton in the peppery soup is quite unique. The wanton seems to have some "Wok Hei" taste which kind of surprise me. The main highlights is definitely the Char Siew and noodles itself. The char siew is top notch, not like those normal char siew wanton mee store or food court you frequent at. The noodles as many people mentioned that the noodles are cooked and made with perfection. Whats best is the actual chef is the one cooking it. So quality is there and i really love the noodles. Overall, i gave this bowl a 8/10 which really deserved the recognition and the money well spent.

Location: 11 Lor 3 Toa Payoh, Block C Jackson Square, Singapore 319579

Ocular Migraine (Migraine with Aura)

Wah GG, during my work on staring at three screens non-stop from 10am to 6pm. I encountered this type of migraine which cause temporary visual disturbances, including a "broken glass" or "kaleidoscope" appearance, that often move across the field of vision and disappear within 30 minutes. For the first time, I encountered such thing and the best image i can find to describe is the image on top. It occurred on my left eye where i saw a crack vision to anything i see. I immediately took off my glasses and it is still there. I kept looking around and close my left eye and open again, it is still the same. I later google and check out this is a type of condition, but i certainly did not felt any pain or headache at that point of time. I felt that I may had overworked or stare at screens almost all the time. From commuting to work, during work, commuting back home and continue to look at screens at home. I think this is really bad and i should just reduce and lead a healthier lifestyle to stay away from the screen. It lasted for a good 30 minutes before i regain my original vision. I now felt worried for the next gen folks who see screens from such an early age. Sigh !

AK Noodle House Laksa Rice Vermicelli

Cook this for my lunch. Bought one packet of AK Noodles House's Laksa Rice Vermicelli [$2.73] and 230g of Chilli FishBall from Bobo [$3.15] from NTUC Supermarket. So total cost is $5.88. I would say if you don't want it to be spicy, then don't add the third packet of chilli which labelled as "Put it at your own risk" 😅. But i put in anyway and its seem so much better in taste overall. Overall i will rate it as 6/10 for a simple home cooked food. ☺️

Lan Fong Yuen 兰芳园 Frozen Lime Tea

Aiyo, first time tried something so bad that i gave 1/10 rating on the drink. Lan Fong Yuen 兰芳园 is popular with their Stocking Milk Tea. But didn't expect their Lime Tea not only taste like medicine, but also difficult to describe the taste. I just took a sip. My daughter wanted to try too. Let her take a sip and she gave me a smile. LOL ! Don't know what she means, but never going to get this. Bought it from the new Scarlett place at Yishun for about S$1.40.

Tous Les Jours at NorthPoint

Bought this Tous Les Jours Soft Milk Bun for S$5.50 taken from the cold fridge. I always thought that I love the cream at Chateraise, but this cream from this French Bakery is one more level up from Chateraise. The cream is crazily good that my daughter kept whacking the cream non-stop. Actually the bread inside is also soft and delicious. For $5.50, actually is quite costly lah, but after having the cream, i now know why. But it is sinful though, it will give you phelgm the next day. 😃 So eat with moderation.

Lenskart Free Lens Replacement

As i saw the ad on FB and Tiktok showing Free Lens Replacement on any spectacle frame, i went to dig my old Oakley spectacle frame and went to the Northpoint branch to do it. Initially they said unable to, because it might be rejected due to curve lens. But they went to try it anyway and within 2 working days, it is done and i even got both the lens, parts and a Lenskart box and cloth to come with. $20 is on the fitting cost and totally is worth it. Now it gave me a new pair of glasses to use again.

Calbee Purple Potato Snack

Bought this from NTUC Finest as the standard NTUC does not have much imported snacks' section. Hard to find healthy snacks, but healthier snacks are usually not that nice. So got to balance between healthy and delicious snacks. Chanced upon this Purple Potato from Calbee which uses real purple potato of course. Not saying it is the most healthiest too as it contained some food enhancer ingredients also. Its a snack prepared and packed from hong kong under strict Japan Calbee quality control so origin is from Hong Kong. Within this big packet, contains several little packets which is good for portioning instead of consuming big quantity. But my honest review, i will give 7/10 for this snack. It tasted almost like the japanese french fries potato chip. Really recommend.

Yishun 925 Chicken Rice Review 2025

Haiya... Had this 3 years ago and think maybe it is time for me to give another chance. Tabao the chicken drumstick chicken rice from them at SGD$5. To be honest and as a "Chicken Rice Veteran", i will rate this chicken as 5/10. So its just average chicken rice that is edible. Not the shiok kind. Meat is kinda tasteless, also the sauce on the rice. My daughter prefer to eat the Sembawang MRT random chicken rice stall rather than this. Somemore Yishun 925 have some sort of history. So still not my type of Chicken rice in 2025.

SpringLeaf Prata Place at SpringLeaf

Yeah, had been to SpringLeaf Prata Place at SpringLeaf itself and Ulu Pandan area for a couple of times. So just a review for 2025 at SpringLeaf nearby my place in the morning. They were awarded Michelin for their prata. Their prata is different from the normal heartland prata shops. They are a lot more crispy and the various curry sauces, you can take it yourself and refill as many times as you can eat. Prata is a little more pricier, but it is still affordable. They do have unique award winning dishes on their menu and does indicate the winning year for specific dish. I headed there at opening hours to avoid the crowd. But overall i do like their egg prata and fish curry, which is my standard choices. My wife don't really like it and preferred the Casuarina Curry one.

Fullerton SGD Liquidity Fund

Had started to allocate some spare funds to Fullerton SGD Liquidity Fund in this time of unexpected crazy trade wars. As I am residing in Singapore, it is best to invest in Class A fundings as it is safe to do so and to be able to liquid out the cash flow if required for other better investment vehicles. Typically this is recommended for individuals who is looking for low-risk investment to park their excess cash with flexibility of quick access. Of course, I also invested in many other Money Market funds as it is one of low-risk investment with a little bit more interest compared to Risk-Free Bank Fixed Deposits which are giving out very low interest nowadays.

Twenty-Six Gusto House Western at Bukit Canberra Hawker Center

This new western stall at Bukit Canberra Hawker Center offers decent portion western cuisine. What I want to highlight that I am able to utilize my Blue Chas Card as one of the lowest household income tier to enjoy special discounts on local food. Especially in Bukit Canberra, many stores does provide Blue Chas Card holder extra 10% OFF their selected items. Yeah not all items are eligible with the discount, only selected items, so better ask the store first before paying. The chicken cutlet looks big, but in fact is very thin, quite a lot of flour though, but still is good.

Migrating Main Line From Starhub to M1 MAXX

Yeah yeah i know what most people is saying. I had already pilot test with M1 MAXX, Circles.Life, TPG, Simba, Singtel on my second line. So i know what are the pros and cons. I also hate slow connections. But the flexiblity of M1 Maxx had top my purpose as both Singapore and Malaysia is decent, while the attraction is the cost. With the most recent 1 year of usage of M1 Maxx so far, i enjoy my use in both countries. Furthermore now they have international roaming as well to other faraway countries. As a user of Starhub for the past 20+ years, i finally decided to move away from Starhub as they did not really provided me with much benefit. I admit the 5G is solid but only can be used in Singapore and its quite costly. So i will be starting to move my main line to M1 Maxx with only $12 per month and provided really lot of written specifications. Of course the real test i am aware and had to lower my expectation. Soon my Fiber Broadband is also due for recontract with Starhub, i am also currently looking around.

SeikoXRolex Datejust 40mm Black Diamond

Haha that is why in 2025, Seiko Mod owns the Luxury market ! The quality of the materials resembles the Rolex housing but only exception is the well rounded Seiko movement. In this Rolex Datejust Black Diamond 40mm mod, is using the Seiko NH35 movement which provides accurate and good power reserve. With the current Rolex Datejust Black Diamond 31mm version is costing SGD$17,900. Mine is 40mm version with transparent case back to see the original movement. It brings the exact same aura while wearing it with no worries of carelessness. But this allow you to experience whether getting the Rolex Datejust or not. After wearing for a month, i think it worth every penny.

Hai Di Lao Experience in JB

Not the first time having Hai Di Lao in Malaysia and Singapore, but i felt that Hai Di Lao in JB is so much more affordable. Came here to eat while doing some important work. Also to celebrate Mother's Day for my wife. There are many food choices, but it my first time placing my daughter in the Hai Di Lao nursery where actual preschool teacher were employed there to take care for diner's kids. 😄 Well service is really top notch here as compared to Singapore which i will rate as 8/10, but the personal staff assigned to my table is kinda careless. She even dropped the phone stand into our soup, which shr apologised countless times and offered to replace the soup but we didn't mind lah. But the little hai di lao apron looks pretty, which she given a few to us since we like it. As my wife got the membership with them as well, i think we might increase the frequency to come here.

Fuiyoh! It's Uncle Roger at Mid Valley JB

Finally got a chance to try Uncle Roger's Fried Rice after they opened a branch near to Singapore. There were many mixed reviews when people actually tried at KL. So i came to try like 1 or 2 weeks after their grand opening here at Mid Valley JB. First of all, the restaurant isn't really big. He actually put "Best Fried Rice in Town" labelling at the cup. I tried the iced white coffee which simply like ice cold 3 in 1 white coffee. Then the "Uncle Roger's Favourite" is actually some known brand's ice lemon tea. 😅 So comes the Egg Fried Rice and Fried Noodles which we can add extra ingredients. I added the salmon and chicken sausage. Its really normal, or rather the whole fried rice is normal. But is hot, not like some feedback in the past. The fried noodle isn't cut out and went like 3/10. So fried rice, i gave a 5/10. Total damage is RM100. 😅

Kimdo BBQ at City Square

Wow, i am surprised that after eating Kimdo BBQ located at City Square Mall for so many years since 2015. So its 10 years now and they are able to survive through the Covid19 crisis. Quality wise, still the same taste and consistency. Price did went up abit, but still acceptable. Really enjoy the green chilli sauce so much together with their chicken wings. Hope to be able to enjoy for a longer time to come. Beside it, Chun Yang is relatively new and we always able to meet the weekday and within the correct timeframe to tabao our buy 2 get 1 free deal worth of chinese tea based Milk Tea + several other options. SGD10 for three cups of premium tea is well worth it. 😃

Mala Xiang Guo at Food Paradise Canberra Crescent

Had this for the second time downstairs my block and chose the cheaper option with 1 bowl of rice. I think it costs $20.60. There's another option with seabass but more costly. They also have many other dishes which is quite nice as well. Fish meat is good portion for 2 and it remains hot throughout even after we finished the fish. What i am not happy this time is the damn can of Oolong Tea. $2 is seriously last warning for a residental estate and not even in City Center ! Won't be getting any drinks from them in future.

New NTUC Finest at my usual hangout, Sembawang Shopping Center

Came to Sembawang Shopping Center again since the new NTUC Finest is opened and they have a rather bigger than usual Food Court with a good number of stores. I went through the groceries' section and got to say that it is rather small, but serve good enough of groceries. But the main highlight was the store running at full capacity with a grocer bar, Steamboat store, several food court stalls, sushi and raw meat and seafood section. The part is i can use my FairPrice+ App to reduce all food court's price further. Will increase the frequency to visit here more often as it is a 20 mins walk from my place.

Collecting back my JDM Seiko watch from Overhaul Servicing

Collected my JDM Seiko Diver watch from Tiong Sia, Singapore Seiko Service Center. Some of the parts were changed according to the overhaul servicing report and paid $109, for the entire servicing. My watch had been with them for 1 month+. The moment i wear them, the feeling is so strange. Strange that it became very loose and i had tried to remove all the removable links to max. So since i'm still with tiong sia, got them to remove the unremovable links and now it is perfect size. But the original strap made me felt like a toy watch. Asked them whether did they change the strap, they said didn't which is expected because i saw the original and familiar worn off strap. Hence it is not that it is changed, the problem is with me. After wearing my Omega Seamaster 300 and Rolex Datejust Black Diamond 41mm almost 1.5 months, the weight of the watch had deeply rooted to my wrist and brain. I still love my Seiko JDM watch as it went through sweat and blood with me for so many years and attained it from Hokkaido, Japan. It felt really light till i felt that there is nothing on my wrist. 1 year warranty with Tiong Sia and see how many more decades to go !

Netflix raise subscription again for Singapore Subscribers

Thats the thing i am trying to say. When i am talking about cost of living going up, this is one example that companies tends to increase price time to time again. I'm personally not a Netflix subscriber nor fan, but i felt sad people actually is paying more and more. Of course this is not bread and butter item, but i am certainly not very against the GST increase as i am seeing some returns, but food and butter items are certainly able to increase price that is separate from the GST increase. This is the worrying part.

Townsville Primary School Part 2

I am really so happy for this piece of news. Let's make Sembawang Central - East Canberra the North side one of the best side ! Many schools are getting older and still trying to keep up with modern times. I do hope that the new Townsville Primary school will become a model school for many years to come. My MP OYK had said it, i do hope no more changes and the school can take in its first batch of Primary 1 students in 2029. This will remain good memories for her living well in this new Canberra township ! With this, i hope it will enhance better businesses, especially my closest kopitiam !

Townsville Primary School Part 1

After Canberra Crescent MasterPlan to plan for a school in 2013 while i am actually still balloting for a new flat here, finally Townsville Primary School is confirmed to be located in front of my flat. School will be starting Primary 1 at 2029 and enrolment for Primary 1 will begin in 2028. Just in time for my daughter to enrol for her first primary 1 school. Everything is new for her and i will say, first 6 years of primary school education is extremely important !

Pumping all my loose $1 change to generate more interest !

While GE2025 had came to an end, one must adjust the strategy to generate more interest. So i digged out all my $1 coin to deposit and started some interest rate earnings. Of course these are not much, but i managed to get 630 coins to deposit and it somehow rejected about 85 coins which i tried to deposit time and time again. Hence I managed to get $630 dollars worth of $1 coins to add up to my overall SGD strategy. With the current government in charge, it is better to hold on to the SGD. Today's Coin deposit machine do not charge a fee anymore and this is a very good move that I started to deposit now instead of the past few years. Still keeping the rest of the older $1 coins so that SG100, it will be worth more than 5 times of the face value. However, i still felt the hassle of depositing coins, but finally got it done. 

New Octronz Designed and Assembled in Singapore Bikes

Spent about $422+ for one kid's bike, one flagship mountain bike for myself attached with the child's seat and kid helmet last week. So i get to visit their warehouse sale on the last day, but at their opening hours and got 3rd and 4th customer as part of the first 10 customer's purchase promotion. Delivery is free since i exceed $120. From this posting, it should be delivered to my place soon. Actually the warehouse is very close to my place, but because the items were bulky. As this brand is assembled and designed in Singapore, suspect the parts were sourced from China. But when i tested the bicycles, the quality was good. I think its a pretty good deal for its price. Back in 2009, i used to buy the Giant Yukon Disc at $550. Now this flagship mountain bike costing $239 is using lightweight aluminium 21 speed Shimano equipped. The specs is comparable with other branded competitors but at a good price. So hope it can last for a long time.

Rubber B Strap Review

First time buying Rubber B strap OEM to test it on my decade old Rolex Deepsea. Since i'm buying my own Rubber B strap, i had to remove my stainless steel Rolex strap and replace myself. The links somehow is difficult to put into the Rubber B strap, but somehow able to. While my daughter seeing me somehow annoyed placing it in, she also want to join in the fun to do it too. Let her play awhile, but i take a breather. 😅 Then able to finally do it, but i felt that the link is kinda not that steady. Maybe shall enjoy it with care for weeks or months to come. But the high quality rubber is really comfortable to the touch, got to cut a little to fit perfectly into my wrist. Hopefully it will last long.

Power of Shopee Deals + Revolut

Shopee occasionally will release deals or rather the lunch deal between 12pm to 2pm for cheap food deals. I specially like "I Love Taimei", but buying at full price is just not me. So i usually always buy and keep the vouchers for 30days, so within this time, i can redeem if i want to eat. As a Revolut user, i also combined the virtual card to purchase from Shopee platform and the best part is, additional 2% cashback instantly of whatever i purchase from Shopee with no minimum cap. Thats the power to reduce cost further !

[Clash Of Clan] Maximum MultiTasking !

This is probably the most resources spent on speed building during the first few days after my Town Hall 16 had been completed. Spent 360 in-game Gems on the 7th Goblin builder to build additional building. Currently also upgrading critical building that cost a lot. And start spending my League Points on Builder Potions to speed up further on all 7 construction. This is necessary so that i can start another batch of 7 constructions again and then to play the game normally before all my Max Heroes and Spell Buffs is gone which lasted for 5 days after new Town Hall is completed. After these 5 days, my heroes and spell will be at the lowest level of Town Hall 16 and i will have to upgrade normally then. As for now, just push on and rush through as much upgrades as possible.

Korean FastFood Lotteria coming to Singapore !!!

Wow ! Last tried this fast food chain when i'm at Seoul, South Korea in 2015. Its been 10 years and finally they are opening their first Lotteria Outlet in Singapore by July 2025. Looking forward to support this, but to be frank, its not very good when i tried while in Seoul, but its always fresh to give them a chance in our local shore. 

[Clash of Clan] Finally TownHall 16 upgrade completed !

Finally complete upgrading my townhall from Level 15 to Level 16 ! Thanks to the speedup builder, i am able to complete all my building upgrades for Level 15 in 11 months ahead of the 2 years schedule. At the moment, i had utilized all my builders for the expensive and essential upgrades and using all resources to speed up as much as possible because of the 5 days max bonus which make it easier for me to attack bases and gather resources. To be frank, it is a lifelong dedication to progressively upgrade each and every buildings, walls and units. With the speed up builder, newer players will not understand what we experienced back in the olden days, practically had to grind resources just to upgrade one item at a slower pace. Now you don't have to train or rest heroes and can practically attack every time. The game had made it so much easier now. But my journey will still press on and probably give myself 1.5 years to complete all the relevant upgrades to go on to Town Hall 17 which is the final Town Hall as of this posting.

Last COC TownHall upgrade: https://www.amateurcraft.com/2024/06/clash-of-clan-commercing-upgrade-to.html?m=1

The "Best Variant" of durian in front of Paradigm Mall

Ordered one of their best Black Thorn Musang King here. Priced at RM68 per KG and they took one weighing at 2KG. So paid around RM 138 together with one coconut. My wife kept emphasize to them whether it is the best quality one. They simply said yes. So they opened abit for us to see. My wife said like not riped yet leh. The durian guy said that it is good and ripe already. I just went on and accept it. True enough, its not really ripe and the flesh is abit hard on the surface, but the inner flesh is ok. Even my daughter who likes durian, also rejecting it. Oh well. Boycott this store in future !

KKV | China Famous KKV in Paradigm Mall

Its a type of lifestyle store that sell almost a wide range of stuffs. From cheap plushies, stationary and to cheap china snacks and cup noodles. I can see most things were quite cheap and there are also expensive items as well. But spending ringgit here still not that guilty. KKV also coming to Singapore this month at Tiong Bahru Plaza as their first oulet in Singapore. Think still might be cheaper to get it from JB and i got to say that their shop here is big and have lots of interesting things to explore and buy.

Ta si xi Hong Kong Dim Sum Restaurant (大四喜香港点心楼)

Wah didn't expect this 大四喜香港点心楼 dim sum really not bad ! For its price, its ok as we order quite a lot for 2 adults and 1 child. They also have both outdoor and indoor dining and its quite crowded even when we went there quite early. They have no push cart, but they kept carrying large trays of different dim sum to your table and let you choose what you want to eat. As of this posting, Google ratings is at 4.0 / 5.0, hence its quite popular and I also will personally recommend anyone who love dim sum to try at this place. But better to eat indoor as outdoor have lots of flys and its very hot while having your hot and freshly done dim sum.

Address: 11, Jalan Camar 1/3, Taman Perling, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia

Hock Kee Kopi at City Square JB

This is another Malaysia Local Style Kopitiam branding. To date, there are many other similar style of cafes serving the same local delights. Hence what we can really try is its local stuffs. As we reaches very early upon their opening hours, there were much on the menu that is wasn't ready for ordering such as the mee hoon kuay, etc. So we ordered what is available and we ordered the Roti Canai with curry chicken set, Mee Siam set and Kaya Toast. The Roti Canai set actually also includes the 2 Half Boiled Eggs. Coffee and Ho Kar Sai as usual for the drinks. Despite the extremely long queues we observed for months, we decided to reserve this as our breakfast spot. However, the drinks and eggs were ok, the rest of the stuffs were not surprisingly good. So its pretty normal and i think not a place i will purposely come back for. So wondering why so many people came, or they just wanted to eat something that is value for money, thats all. 😒

New Samsung UI 7 and Android 15 upgrade

Well, i had also just done both One UI 7 and Android 15 upgrade from One UI 6 and Android 14 respectively from my Samsung Fold 5 and Samsung S24 Ultra. I got to say that this upgrade does show quite a number of changes quite clear especially all the android 15 icons and size of the icons. So far, i'm on my day 4 from this update, but i'm actually experiencing worsen battery life more for my Samsung Fold 5 than my Samsung S24 Ultra. At this moment, i am still trying to get used to the usable interface. But overall, i felt refreshing like having a new phone experience. Guess only time can tell whether it is better or worst.

[General Election 2025] Outcome after General Elections 2025

For where i'm staying in as part of Sembawang GRC and Ong Ye Kung is my direct MP for Sembawang Central in Canberra Crescent, i am glad that my vote had encompassed PAP to win 2/3 of the overall results. As a resident, i know who is working hard in my place. NSP is probably the worst where i didn't even see them before and during the GE. SDA doesn't really provide a good plan in Sembawang GRC, but at least i saw them once during the GE. In order for my child to benefit in this neighbourhood, i supported OYK and hope he can make Sembawang GRC an even better place than the rest of Singapore. This place is unique and is very close to Malaysia borders. With the new infrastructure coming, it is even easier to travel across the border. According to my prediction in the last few posts, i was 97% correct, except that West Coast-Jurong West GRC is kind of unexpected. I wished WP could win Jalan Kayu SMC, Tampines GRC and Punggol GRC, but expected it as well, since there are many new citizens at these areas. Well, time to push forward Plan A.

New Kinokuniya at Raffles City

I love to visit Kinokuniya and used to had 3 years membership to buy my usual IT Textbooks. However, today they started to shrink down their main store and closed down some of their stores to date. But now, they are opening another store over at Raffles City Shopping Mall and i look forward to it. Before it open, i also visited Tsutaya Book Store at Aeon Tebrau which opened November 2024 not long ago. They also carried lots of Japanese products and books with a mix of international and local books as well. So it is eye opening over at Tsutaya Bookstore as they also sell unique japanese products and i was surprised that they even sell the dismantled set of the first Nintendo Handheld, GameBoy ! I think it is a good place to visit and take a look around.

[General Election 2025] Actual Voting Day

As a Singaporean, a true blue one who completed more than 10 years of National Service, i will need to do my best to vote in the right person to work for Singaporeans. Remember to bring your NRIC and poll card along. Make sure you cross the party that you voted for.  Let's vote for the right party and enjoy the process. 😊

[Michelin] Kwan Kee Store

Its cooling day for Singapore General Election today, so will not talk about GE2025. Ran across this interesting Michelin awarded store at Aeon Tebrau. Actually they are located at many places in Malaysia. However, they did not get the award in 2025 though. Tried their signature rice bowl cake and sticky rice, it is well made. But i think this kind of traditional snack cater more to the older generation. Hence i think it does not really preferred with the younger folks. I'm kinda in the middle, so i find it still ok.

[General Election 2025] My Personal Prediction !

First of all, happy labour day to all fellow Singaporeans ! This is probably my last post on the general election since tomorrow will be the cooling day before the voting process to take place. Hence my personal prediction as follows:

PAP - Ang Mo Kio, East Coast, Jurong East-Bukit Batok, Marine Parade-Braddell Heights, Nee Soon, Sembawang, Tampines, Tanjong Pagar, Bukit Gombak, Bukit Panjang, Jalan Kayu, Jurong Central, Kebun Baru, Marymount, Mountbatten, Pioneer, Potong Pasir, Bishan-Toa Payoh, Choa Chu Kang, Holland-Bukit Timah, Jalan Besar, Marsiling-Yew Tee, Pasir Ris-Changi, Punggol, Queenstown, Radin Mas, Sembawang West, Tampines Changkat, Yio Chu Kang

WP - Aljunied, Hougang, SengKang

PSP - West Coast-Jurong West

Of course, this is not what i wanted, but have to base on the reality, news and statistics, so above is my predictions for General Elections 2025. Happy voting 😁

[General Election 2025] Real Wages grew by 5.8% at the 20th percentile?!

This type of article and Manpower Minister which is angry for us to see. As a Blue Chas Card holder, i am in the low income group and i certainly do not see increment as high as 5.68% at all. I don't dare whether it is the average or median, but this is certainly not good progress at all seeing that cost of living is a real issue and its rising even higher at a faster rate. As a singaporean who sacrifice 2 decades of my life for NS, only to get low salary even when we undergo training and upgrade. These certifications and degrees doesn't guranteed anything. Hence we really need the true people who fight for Singaporeans to go into parliament.

[General Election 2025] Sembawang GRC

Staying under Sembawang Central which is also called the new Canberra Neighbourhood, this zone had been taken care directly under Ong Ye Kung's ward. As i am the first batch of residents who moved into the new town during 2016, Ong Ye Kung had been working to improve Canberra New Town. Bus services, free shuttle service as well as MRT had been created from scratch which i had witnessed the overall transformation. Hence nobody else who stayed outside of Sembawang Central will understand what he has done for the community. During this period of staying here, he also underwent three different ministries, Education, Transport and now Health Minister. So over each portfolio, he also help enhance in each of its way to the community. As a health minister, he ensured Canberra had a polyclinic and activeSG gyms and facilities, there is in Bukit Canberra. As a transport minister, he now also oversee the RTS link between Singapore to JB in Sembawang GRC. As education minister, he created many preschool and even planned for schools behind my block. Hence quite obvious who i will vote for. 😄

[General Election 2025] Let's hope for WP to win Punggol GRC !

As the title goes, i hope that Workers' Party to win Punggol GRC ! During our conversation, they do asked where do we stay at. Although i stay in Sembawang GRC, but i wished them success for getting into parliament ! It is really the best combination of next gen leaders to help true blue Singaporeans ! He also mentioned to me that daughter is special to me and also talk about his 3 sons and 1 daughter. Harpreet Singh is definitely one of my role model. Read more here.

Nestle Omega Plus Adult Milk Powder

Regardless of Special Discount in Singapore or not, groceries in Malaysia remains a fact that it is still much affordable there as compared to Singapore. Of course, the perspective here is still thanks to the strong SGD, hence we can purchase cheaper groceries in Malaysia for consumption. But imagine Malaysians who taking regular salary in Malaysia, buying the milk powder is still expensive. As i still stayed in Singapore, i am certainly saving a lot buying in Malaysia than in Singapore. Although the content packaging in quantity of 1.1KG and 1.2KG respectively, it is relatively cheaper in the unit price.