Monthly Archives: February 2024

Continued our walk along Rail Corridor (Part 2)

Posted on February 27, 2024 by limkimtong

We started from where we left off during the last walk. This time we walked from Buona Vista MRT Station and ended at Alexandra Village Food Centre for our lunch. Rain began during the end and therefore we decided to … Continue reading →

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What happened to STI?

Posted on February 26, 2024 by limkimtong

The table below shows Singapore’s Real GDP growth rates of 15 years from 2009 to 2023. The Straits Times Indices (STI) for 15 years were mapped to the GDP growth rates. With each dip of STI, it can be explained … Continue reading →

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Free Singapore Cable Car Ride and visit to Fort Siloso in Sentosa

Posted on February 21, 2024 by limkimtong

Date: 20 Feb Tuesday Time: 9.00 am to 11.00 am Start Point: Harbour Front MRT Station Exit D Itinerary: 1 Walk up to Mount Faber Peak using Marang Trail (about half an hour) 2 Ride free Mount Faber Line cable … Continue reading →

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My singular significant thought for CNY 2024

Posted on February 14, 2024 by limkimtong

China populous residents will try to get to their hometowns from wherever they are based in China for work. It can be many miles from one province to another. The largest human migration on earth takes place during period of … Continue reading →

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Two walking trails in two days – Along Kallang River and Marina Bay

Posted on February 13, 2024 by limkimtong

Sunday 11 February We walked 6 km on park connector network along Kallang River from St Andrew’s Village. We ended at National Stadium where we took our lunch. We needed to workout and burn some calories after days of feasting … Continue reading →

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Reunion Lunch at home of my sister – Year of Dragon

Posted on February 11, 2024 by limkimtong

For celebrating Chinese New Year this year, the Year of Wood Dragon, the reunion lunch was the highlight. 35 members of our 3 generations came together at my sister’s home. It was a time to catch up with each other … Continue reading →

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Take advantage of Fixed Deposit Interest Rates

Posted on February 5, 2024 by limkimtong

UOB has promotional interest rates from 1 Feb to 29 Feb 2024 when you place S$ fixed deposit for tenors of 6-month, 10-month and 12-month. Interest rate is 3.10% per annum for all three tenors above. Minimum fresh fund is … Continue reading →

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Everyone has an expiry date

Posted on February 5, 2024 by limkimtong

Everyone has an expiry date Whatever one’s station in life The rich, the famous or otherwise All will become a memory in the end Whether one has a long life Or short It is just the way life is What … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Chinese New Year 2024

Posted on February 2, 2024 by limkimtong

Chinese New Year is a week away. We are keeping to some traditions of CNY and dropping others. Our essentials are: Spring cleaning our home Getting ready Ang Pow (Hongbao) red packets Withdrawn cash for Hongbao 红包 packets (no need … Continue reading →

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