 Tuesday, April 29, 2008
 MRT at 9:26 AMThe Mass Rapid Transit opened in 1987 and is a public transport service. Currently, it has 3 lines and they are North South Line, East West Line and North East Line. All stations are either above-ground or underground except for the North South Line Bishan Station which is at ground level. Some Stations have stores like 7-Eleven ir Cheers. By Xiao Xuan and Hema. xoxo, you know you love us social studies at 9:21 AMI learnt that Singapore is planning to build a spaceport to travel to space!!! Labels: Tristan xoxo, you know you love us at 9:19 AMPSA International Pte Ltd is a second largest port operator in the world.[2]The company's flagship operations are PSA Singapore Terminals, PSA HNN and PSA Marine. In total, PSA operates 28 port projects in 16 countries across Asia, Europe and the Americas, with a global capacity of 111 million TEUs over 66km of quay length. xoxo, you know you love us at 9:16 AMhandles about one-fifth of the world's total container transhipment throughput. In 2007, PSA Singapore Terminals handled 27.1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUS) of containers. PSA operates 4 container terminals and 2 multi-purpose terminals in Singapore, and links shippers to an excellent network of 200 shipping lines with connections to 600 ports in 123 countries. Labels: Alvin did this xoxo, you know you love us at 9:15 AMI've learnt about MRT, that they are building new rail lines. I also learnt about Terminal 3, its facilities, and stuff like that. Also have the different climates in different countries. xoxo, you know you love us Land Transport Authority: Taxi at 9:14 AM    To drive a taxi in Singapore, you need to have a valid Taxi Driver's Vocational Licence issued by LTA. All applicants must fulfill certain pre-requisites, undergo a training course by the Singapore Taxi Academy (STA) and pass a written test before they qualify to be taxi drivers. All taxi drivers are required to pay daily rental fares to their respective taxi companies for the leasing of taxis. These fares depend on the different companies and are also on the age of the taxi and its engine capacity. The current taxi rental rate ranges from S$75 to S$105 daily. Taxi drivers who currently own or operate Yellow Top Taxis are required by LTA to replace their taxis after they have reached their 8-year life span. If you wish to replace your taxi, you may download the Yellow Top Taxi Replacement form and mail it to the Vehicle Transit Licensing (VTL) office upon completion. Copies of the form are also available at the VTL office. The operating hours for the Lost & Found Unit in the LTA Vehicle & Transit Licensing Group at 10 Sin Ming Drive will be adjusted with effect from 1 Aug 2007 to :Mondays - Fridays : 8.00 am to 4.30 pmWe are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.During the period when the office of the Lost & Found Unit is closed, bus / taxi driver may deposit the properties found in his vehicle at any police station. Taxi drivers are now able to benefit from more training and personal development opportunities. Formed in July 2003, the Singapore Taxi Academy (STA) is training cab drivers to be more professional in their services. The Academy has also been appointed by LTA to conduct training and assessment for the Taxi Driver Vocational License (TDVL) and the TDVL Refresher Training Course. The STA was officially launched on 11 June 2004.One of the more unique courses offered by STA has seen cabbies being groomed to become Singapore's ambassadors. Under the taxi tourist guide license course, these drivers will undergo training and a series of tests before being certified. Chauffeured around town by these taxi drivers cum licensed professional guides, tourists will be able to enjoy the local sights and sounds at their own pace. Taxis are a great help when getting around in Singapore, also when in a rush. Prices may be getting higher but sometimes its worth it. Done by: Kit Ying Dory Shawn xoxo, you know you love us - at 9:13 AMour enviroment is natural.we have done some research on it.from this, i had learnt that we should not harm the nature.they are very precious to us .they keep the surroundings fresh.we should cherish them.don't harm the good nature. harming as like we should not litter so as to keep the enviroment clean.then,it will be better . xoxo, you know you love us at 9:11 AMLRT Singapore's LRT-Light Rail Transit allows people to reach a place faster with more efficient. Even though there is no people behind the 'wheels' of the LRT it is considered very safe and modernised by many people. -Amy MRT Other than the LRT, the MRT is also another way to reach a place quickly. During the weekends, I often use the MRT to get to Clementi to visit my grandparents. We often take 1/2 an hour or so to reach there which is considered pretty fast. -Trixie xoxo, you know you love us at 9:11 AMhello!!i have learnt more about MRT.it stands for mass rapid transit...yoyoyo...hehe..we should be thankful about the MRT and should not take it for granted.....thank you. xoxo, you know you love us at 9:09 AMClimate We learnt more about Singapore's climate.And also,some climate of some parts of the world.We went to find the information in the library and on the internet as well. Done by:Katherine & Trixie xoxo, you know you love us What i learned... at 9:09 AMWell,I learned more about Singapore(the PSA and more).Other than that,i want to comment about the prices about the rice grains.The rise of prices is indeed terrible,but it could not be help.Hais,singapore is 180 degrees changing... Labels: sent by Adeline xoxo, you know you love us interesting things on singapore's airport at 9:08 AM There is three terminals in the Singapore's airport!The third terminal,"terminal3"has a lot of facilities.They can allow buisiness man to charge their handphones and use the internet access. By: Koo Cheng Wei, Audrey Wong, Loo Sze Jia and Por Yu Hui xoxo, you know you love us Erm... About Terminal 3? at 9:08 AMErm... Last time we had learnt about terminal 3, so i think i can write about it. Terminal 3... Well, I forget about the exact number, but I think they spent $1.5 million like that to build it. xoxo, you know you love us PSA at 9:07 AM  The Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) was formed on 1 April 1964 to take over the functions, assets and liabilities of the Singapore Harbour Board. With the development of Jurong Industrial Estate, the Jurong Port was opened in 1965. Further expansion followed in 1971 when the PSA converted the British Naval Base Store Basin into the Sembawang Wharves. Singapore became the first port in South-East Asia to accommodate a third-generation container vessel with the opening of a container berth at Tanjong Pagar on 23 June 1972. Pasir Panjang Wharves was set up in 1974.At that time, the PSA operated five maritime gateways: Keppel Wharves, Jurong Port, Sembawang Wharves, Tanjong Pagar Container Terminal and Pasir Panjang Wharves. There were about 12 km of wharves and more than 1.5 million sq m of warehouses.The PSA also contributed to Singapore's tourism efforts when it set up the World Trade Centre In 1972. In addition, the ferry terminal helped to boost Sentosa as a tourist attraction. The opening of the Maritime Museum by the PSA at Sentosa in 1975 gave visitors a glimpse of the port's history.By the 1980s, the sheer volume of container traffic at Tanjong Pagar Container Terminal and the overall increase in cargo handling was stretching the capacity of its staff. Added to this was the pressure of running a global port. As a result, the PSA decided to go high-tech using automated and computerized machinery for the port operations.The port's efficiency was recognized at the 1988 and 1989 Asian Freight Industry Awards. The PSA won three prestigious awards for the two years: Best Seaport in Asia, Best Warehouse Operator and Best Seaport Terminal Operator. The PSA celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 1989. In that year, the World Trade Centre hosted 64 exhibitions. 29 events and 390 conferences and meetings that attracted nearly 5 million visitors.The PSA opened the Singapore Cruise Centre in December 1991 and commissioned its newest container terminal, the $1.14 billion Brani Terminal.Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)Former Communications Minister Mah Bow Tan introduced a Bill in Parliament on 5 December 1995 to set up a new statutory board called the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The Bill was passed on 18 January 1996. Under this MPA Bill, the MPA would take over the functions of the Marine Department in the Ministry of Communications, the National Maritime Board and the regulatory departments of the Port of Singapore Authority. The formation of MPA was vital to Singapore to maintain its position as a hub port and major international maritime centre. The PSA would be corporatised and the MPA would regulate it.The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was formed on 2 February 1996. Among the many functions of the MPA would be to promote the use and development of the port, control vessel movements and ensure navigational safety and regulate marine services and facilities.PSA CorporationA Bill was passed in Parliament on 25 August 1997 to corporatise the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA). This was necessary to ensure the port remain responsive to the developments of the shipping industry and the demands of a marketplace. It would better able to seize new business opportunities and respond more effectively to future challenges.The PSA was corporatised on 1 October 1997. The new PSA Corporation would retain its core business of operating container terminals and expand into investing, developing and operating international port terminals. It would also engage in related harbour-front developments, warehousing and logistics. The PSA Corporation would continue to manage the World Trade Centre, the existing cruise center and ferry terminals, and the Singapore Expo in Changi. Jake and Syarifuddin Labels: this is done by jake and syarifuddin xoxo, you know you love us at 9:07 AMkheys. i have NO idea what to post about. but ok lor, i just try la. i would like to share about the airport? can right? terminal 3 very bigbigbigbigbig. big like SO big okay? fine la, so its very big & nice. then got the glass to say goodbye to your family when you go overseas. ps, the glass is TRANSPARENT de. then big until like how many centimetre square i forgot la. kheys lor, done le. & im doing for my whole group. The Dynamic Terminators: Adeline Alvin Arvind Eileen Gek Khee ps, its by alphabetical order. [[= xoxo, you know you love us Something to do with space... at 9:06 AMSpace Adventures has proposed a USD$115 million spaceport to be located in Singapore, near Singapore Changi Airport. This spaceport will service the Space Adventures Explorer suborbital tourist rocketplane. It will also provide astronaut training facilities and a public education and interactive visitor centre. The spaceport is licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). The estimated completion date of the spaceport in 2009. Done by : ORGD xoxo, you know you love us at 9:05 AMi learnt that different country have different climates... will this do??? lols xoxo, you know you love us Domestic Transport in Singapore at 9:02 AM picture adapted from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Kawasaki_c751_eunos.jpgThe domestic transport infrastructure has a well-connected island-wide road transport system which includes a network of espressway. The public road system is served by the nation's bus service and a number of licensed taxi-operating companies. The public bus transport has been the subject of criticism by Singaporeans, the majority of whom are dependent on it for their daily commuting. Since 1987, the heavy rail passenger Mass Rapit Transpit(MRT) metro system has been in operation. The MRT has been further augmented by the Light Rail Transit(LRT) light rail system, adds accessibility to housing estates. Established in 2001, EZ-link system allows contactless smartcards to serve as stored value tickets for use in the public transport systems in Singapore. More than 2.85 million people use the bus network daily, while more than 1.5 million people use either the LRT or MRT as part of their daily routine. Approximately 945,000 people use the taxi services daily. Private vehicle use in the Central Area is discouraged by tolls implemented during hours of heavy road traffic, through an Electronic Road Pricing system. Private vehicle ownership is discouraged by high vehicle taxes and imposing quotas on vehicle purchase. Zesna Aw Kenny Bong Letitia Koh Lee Xiao Yun xoxo, you know you love us Um...more about PSA? at 8:46 AMSingapore terminals: Container berths-----54 Quay length----18,000m Area(h)----600 Max. depth at Chart datum----16m Quay cranes----172 Designed capacity----35,000,000TEUs Group:Dynamic Terminators Gek Khee Adeline Me Alvin Arvind xoxo, you know you love us LTA at 8:41 AM ABOUT LTAThe Land Transport Authority (LTA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Transport, that spearheads land transport developments in Singapore. LTA plans the long-term transport needs of Singapore, taking care of those who drive as well as those who take public transport. The ultimate goal - a smooth and seamless journey for all. HISTORY The LTA was establish on 1 September 1995. MISSION To provide an efficient and cost-effective land transport system for different needs. VISION A people-centred land transport system. OBJECTIVES 1) To deliver a land transport network that is integrated, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable to meet the nation’s needs. 2) To plan, develop and manage Singapore’s land transport system to support a quality environment while making optimal use of our transport measures and safeguarding the well-being of the travelling public. 3) To develop and implement policies to encourage commuters to choose the most appropriate transportation mode.  STRATEGIES 1) Make public transport a choice mode.2) Optimize road network and enhance its accessibility. 3) Excel in service quality. 4) Create value and instil pride in our work. Adapted from: http://www.lta.gov.sg/ Done by: Amy, Trixie, Katherine, Jake & Zachary xoxo, you know you love us at 8:41 AM  Have To Post Something About What We've Learnt Huh .. I Not Sure Neh . I've Learnt How To Blog , Ahaa . Okay , I've Learnt That Other Continents / Countries Have Different Climates And Weather Conditions Perhaps ? Ahaa . The Picture Above Is A Picture Of The Weather Condition Of California . Pretty Beautiful Yeah :D The Snowy One Is Taken In Markleeville . Pretty Like Woaaah , Can xDD Siansiansian , Anyone Here Have Personal Blog ? Tell Me , Tell Me ! :D xoxo, you know you love us Tuesday, April 22, 2008
MRT in Singapore at 6:31 PM  The full name for MRT is Mass Rapid Transit. It belongs to a company called SMRT. MRT is one of the fastest way to get around Singapore. The SMRT operates two main rail lines, the North South Line and the East West Line, which makes a continuous loop. However, there is another line, North East Line. The North East Line is operated by SBS Transit.The MRT is connected to the LRT system, Light Rail Transit. It links MRT stations with nearby HDB public housing estates. There are currently Bukit Panjang LRT, Sengkang LRT and Punggol LRT. The government plans to expand the MRT system. The next main rail line, Circle Line, is currently under construction. It will connect all the existing rail lines. There will be a new line, Downtown Line, which will connect the northwestern and eastern region to the south region of Singapore. Plans for the Eastern Region were also revived. It will extend from South to East of Singapore ending at Changi. There will also be a Thomson Line which will extend from the western end of the Eastern Regional Line to the northern part of Singapore. SMRT has four depots currently, Bishan depot, Changi depot, Ulu Pandan depot and Kim Chuan depot. The Bishan depot houses a central maintenance with train overhaul facilities. The Changi and Ulu Pandan depots inspect and house trains overnight. The Kim Chuan depot houses trains for Circle Line. The Sengkang depot houses trains for the North East Line, Sengkang LRT and Punggol LRT, all operated by SBS Transit. By The Group: Haidhir, Hema, Hui Ming, Jia Ling, Marcia, Xiao Xuan xoxo, you know you love us at 5:05 PMSo freaky emotional . ahaaa , zzz . TJW , you better stop your cockroach solution thinggy okie . gross like siao luh . -.- okie , nothing much to say . I'm considering changing blogskin , any objections ? Any suggestions on what theme of blogskins ? put as comment , and i'll see to it ASAP . thaaanks y'all . xoxo, you know you love us at 9:17 AMThe Light Rail Transit (LRT) (Simplified Chinese: 轻轨列车系统; Malay: Sistem Rel Ringan; Tamil: fill in) is the light rail component of Singapore's rail network, consisting of localised rail systems acting as feeder services to the Mass Rapid Transit network. The first LRT line was opened in 1999 and the system has since expanded to three lines, each serving a public housing estate. The system is closer to an automated people mover system such as those found in many airports around the world than a traditional light rail system. All the lines are fully automated and elevated, and run on viaducts in order to save scarce land space in Singapore. A similar (though free-of-charge) system can be found in Miami, Florida in the United States; see Metromover (Miami-Dade Transit). Note that while both the old and the new Singapore Changi Airport Skytrain people mover is similar to the LRT, they are not part of the LRT system. Lines are constructed by the Land Transport Authority, with operating concessions currently handed to SMRT Corporation and SBS Transit. Done by : Tristan Pohyen Annessa Siewhui Nicholas (: xoxo, you know you love us Singapore Land Authority at 9:07 AMThe Singapore Land Authority (SLA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Law. Our main focus is on land resource optimisation. This is a critical role in Singapore, where land is used for a wide range of activities. We have 2 main roles: developmental and regulatory.Firstly, we are responsible for the management of State land and buildings, land sales, leases, acquisitions and allocation, developing and marketing land-related information and maintaining the national land information database. History The SLA was formed on 1 June 2001 when the Land Office, Singapore Land Registry, Survey Department and Land Systems Support Unit were merged. Since then, we have built upon their rich and diverse experience to bring a fresh perspective to the challenge of optimising our State land and buildings, a critical resource for a wide range of activities. We nurture an environment where the best practices and ideas on land and resource administration and management are generated and adopted. With our multi-disciplinary team of estate professionals, planners, researchers, lawyers and surveyors, every project can become a forum for new ideas to flourish. We have a network of strategic alliances and partnerships in both the public and private sectors. By working closely with them, we create and help extract greater value for State properties and assets. Group Members: Shawn Yeo Dory Fishy Lai Kit Ying Chan Yong Feng Yap Hui Lin xoxo, you know you love us at 9:04 AMhi...my name siewhui..nice meeting eu. xoxo, you know you love us Spaceport Singapore at 8:59 AMOVER THE PAST FORTY YEARS, EXPLORERS HAVE PUT MEN ON THE MOON, SPACE STATIONS INTO ORBIT, AND PROBES ON THE PLANETS AND BEYOND. NOW, IN A NEW MILLENNIUM, THE ERA OF COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION IS HERE AND A NEXT GENERATION OF COMMERCIAL SPACE VEHICLES IS BEING BUILT THIS TIME WITH THE CLIENT IN MIND.THESE DEVELOPMENTS CREATE A UNIQUE, PROFITABLE, SYNERGISTIC, AND PRESTIGIOUS OPPORTUNITY FOR SINGAPORE SPACEPORT SINGAPORE. SPACEPORT SINGAPORE WILL SERVE AS A GLOBAL CENTER FOR THIS COMMERCIALIZATION OF SPACE AND SPACE TRAINING. BY BUILDING THE WORLD FIRST COMMERCIAL TOURIST SPACEPORT, SINGAPORE WILL BE THE LEADER IN THIS INNOVATIVE NEW INDUSTRY AND VAULT INTO THE ELITE REALM OF NATIONS WITH A SPACE PROGRAM. THE SPACEPORT WILL HELP ESTABLISH SINGAPORE AS A LEADING FORCE IN GLOBAL TOURISM ?LEVERAGING THE DYNAMIC GROWTH OF SINGAPORE AND REGIONAL TOURIST MARKET AND OFFERING A TRULY DIFFERENTIATING AND INTEGRATED TOURISM EXPERIENCE LINKED TO REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY. Flight operations, as well as the Visitor Center and Training Facility, will be located in the Changi Airport vicinity. EXCITING SPACE-RELATED ATTRACTIONS SPACEPORT SINGAPORE WILL HOST THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF SPACE-RELATED TRAINING AND FLIGHT EXPERIENCES EVER ASSEMBLED OUTSIDE OF THE AMERICAN OR RUSSIAN SPACE PROGRAMS. Sub-Orbital Space Flights Zero-G Flights High performance jet flights for g-force and high altitude training. L 39 Jet Flights Space camp Astronaut for a day programme Interactive Visit Centre An authentic VIP astronaut training facility for the public that will provide many of the training elements used by professional astronauts, and taught by actual astronauts and other space, flight, and training experts. Done by: Wei Ling Gloria Jun Wei xoxo, you know you love us at 8:53 AMwhahahas. finally can post using MY account. whoohoos` wakakas, i know very bo liao la. but aiyah whatever luhhs. & i have no idea what to post about la. so whatever lor. & all thanks to shawn la. he help me de [[= xoxo, you know you love us Singapore PSA at 8:43 AM PSA PICTUREThe PSA handles about one-fifth of the world's total container transhipment throughput. In 2007, PSA Singapore Terminals handled 27.1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUS) of containers. PSA operates 4 container terminals and 2 multi-purpose terminals in Singapore, and links shippers to an excellent network of 200 shipping lines with connections to 600 ports in 123 countries.PSA Singapore Terminals is the flagship terminal of PSA International, one of the leading global port groups, with investments in 28 port projects in 16 countries across Asia, Europe and the Americas. In 2007, the Singapore Terminals handled 27.1 million TEUs of containers while the Group's global throughput was 58.9 million TEUs. PSA Singapore Terminals is the world's busiest transhipment hub, handling about one-fifth of the world's total container transhipment throughput, and 6% of global container throughput. It is also one of the world's largest refrigerated container (reefer) ports with over 5,000 reefer points, handling more than a million reefers in 2007. PSA Singapore Terminals provides shippers with an excellent choice of 200 shipping lines with connections to 600 ports in 123 countries. This includes daily sailings to every major port in the world. It was voted the "Best Container Terminal Operator (Asia) for the 18th time at the 2007 Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards, and "Container Terminal Operator of the Year" at the Lloyd's List Asia Awards, for the 7th time.(isnt that amazing!:) Latest news:PSA's Latest Purchase Of S$160 Million Worth Of Cranes For Port Expansion The Dynamic Terminators(old grp):
Gek Khee,Eileen,Alvin,Arvind,Adeline xoxo, you know you love us Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore at 8:42 AM The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore was formed on 1 December 1999 when the government merged the National Computer Board and Telecommunication Authority of Singapore, through the passing of the Info-Communications Development Authority Act of Singapore as a result of a growing convergence of information technology and telephony.The Infocomm Development Authority is responsible for the development and growth of the infocomm sector in the Singapore. IDA functions as the country's infocomm industry champion, the national infocomm master-planner and developer, and the Government Chief Information Officer. IDA is in charge of the nation's 10-year masterplan, Intelligent Nation 2015. One of IDA's key responsibilities is creating a conducive, innovative, and competitive infocomm environment that is both pro-consumer and pro-business. As a regulator, the IDA works in tandem with its industry development arms to help infocomm companies roll out new technologies for widespread adoption in Singapore and beyond. It responsible for the enforcement and implementation of the Telecommunications Act, the Postal Act and the Electronic Transaction Act. The IDA also represents Singapore in many global and regional fora to discuss infocomm policies and issues that concern the world community. IDA aims to develop an infocomm savvy and globally competitive workforce to support growth of the infocomm industry. Working together with the industry, IDA looks into development roadmaps that will help to groom infocomm professionals with the breadth of technology know-how, good understanding of business requirements and capability to create intellectual property. In addition, IDA works towards attracting top talent to the infocomm profession through scholarships and active promotion among schools on infocomm as a career choice.IDA also functions as the Government CIO for the public sector. In this capacity, it helps in the running of an effective and efficient government. As the Government CIO, the IDA is responsible not just for master-planning, but also for project-managing and implementing various infocomm systems and capabilities for the government. This is done through the deployment of IT personnel throughout the entire Government as well as managing and operating the Singapore Government's infocomm infrastructure.  Kenny Wira Letitia Zesna Xiao Yun xoxo, you know you love us Singapore's first airport at 8:40 AMHong Kong's former Kai Tak Airport, which served its last flights on 5 July 1998, was eventually transformed into government offices, automobile dealerships and recreational facilities. In Singapore, we have an association, stadiums, many sports fields and car parks transformed from our old airport grounds. . We're talking about The Kallang Airport. Officially opened on 12 June 1937, the Kallang Airport was Singapore's first civil airport and was then hailed as the "finest airport in the British Empire". After it was closed in the late 1940's, the old airport control building was turned into The People's Association of Singapore HQ in the 1950s. Surrounding land and the runways were also redeveloped. Apart from the building of the National Stadium on part of the airport grounds in 1973, legacy redevelopment from the Kallang Airport grounds include the construction of 3 to 7-storey flats and the Old Kallang Airport Hawkers' Centre/Emporium building along Old Airport Road. The Hawker Centre still exists today, but most of the olds flats have already been earmarked for demolition. Old Airport Road is on the line of the runway of the old airport. Interestingly, the runway was extended across Mountbatten Road in the 1950s and traffic lights had to be installed to stop the traffic when planes were landing. These days, you'll no longer be able to see planes taking off along the old runway. Instead, Stadium Boulevard and Stadium Road has become a popular ground for "L"-plate drivers practising their driving skills along the long stretch of straight road, which was formerly part of the airport runway. Singapore's first civil airport saw the likes of Chinese President Chou En-lai, famous Chinese immigrant and philanthropist, Tan Kah Kee and Sir John Nicoll, Governor of Singapore in the 50s, passing through its passenger terminals. The airport was in operation till it was replaced in 1955 by the Paya Lebar Airport. Subsequently, as civil aviation in Singapore progressed, the government realized that a much larger and better airport had to be built to meet the aviation demands of the eighties and beyond. Therefore, in 1970, President Lee Kuan Yew made the momentous announcement to build Singapore's third and latest airport on reclaimed land in Changi. The Changi International Airport opened for operation on 1 July 1981 and was officially opened on 29 December. The rest, as they say, is history. Contributors:Koo Cheng Wei, Por Yu Hui, Loo Sze Jia, Audrey, Fitri xoxo, you know you love us Sunday, April 20, 2008
S'pore's Rice Supplies Safe Despite Export Restrictions at 2:25 PMby Hoe Yeen Nie, Channel NewsAsia Posted: 19 April 2008 1939 hrs Singapore's rice supplies are safe even as global rice exporters such as Thailand impose export restrictions. This assurance came from Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, S Iswaran who added that Thailand has promised it will maintain its rice exports this year.  Other countries like Vietnam and India have also said they will review their export restrictions after the current harvest season.Speaking on the sidelines of a community event, Mr Iswaran stressed that the main issue affecting Singaporeans is that of price. But the government is monitoring the rice markets closely. He said: "Quantity as such, is not a major issue for Singapore in particular, because our rice needs are very small compared to the global market. And even if you compare with what Thailand exports, our requirements from Thailand are only one or two per cent of what Thailand's total exports are." Mr Iswaran also said his Ministry will be addressing the issue of rising food prices when Parliament sits on 21 April. -CNA/vm 6 Violet: Read the above news article published yesterday on CNA's website and make some comments with regards to the situation in the world when rice exporting countries are facing a decline in harvest therefore they've started to restrict exports. This then causes us to face an increase in the price of rice. Comment on anything from suggesting solutions to your own thoughts on the matter - except on the character and mindsets of the exporting countries. 
xoxo, you know you love us Saturday, April 19, 2008
at 8:08 PMhuh; pohyen♥ postin le.. happy yeah? lols duno wad to post oso anihw ks? xoxo, you know you love us Wednesday, April 16, 2008
at 6:31 PMSeems like only Shawn , myself and Mr Hoe is blogging here . which is , BORING . please , BLOG ! it's simple , log in and BLOG . lols . okay , take care all . buhbye :D xoxo, you know you love us The Name Game at 10:25 AMHi all who have enthusiastically signed in - This boy, that girl and those other students! Ok, I haven't really mentioned how we are to use this blog, but generally you're on the right track. We'll use the blog for Social Studies and all other things interesting to you and me. Use it as a platform to share knowledge and interesting random facts. How active and exciting this blog becomes depends on how interesting you make it. So contribute! One of the ways we can make the blog more interesting is to give it an interesting, intelligent name that reflects the character of 6 Violet. So go on, throw me a few suggestions in the comments for this post and we'll poll! People who are posting may want to consider adding pictures to their post to make it more interesting. Find pictures, right-click to save then upload to your post by clicking the picture icon in the "Create new post" window. Just make sure the pictures are clean! ;) Do let me know if you want to link your personal blogs too. The bell has just gone, so thats all for now. xoxo, you know you love us Tuesday, April 15, 2008
at 9:11 PMThe Great Escape Paper bags and plastic hearts All our belongings in shopping carts It's goodbye But we got one more night Let's get drunk and drive around And make peace with an empty town We can make it right Throw it away Forget yesterday We'll make the great escape We won't hear a word they say They don't know us anyway Watch it burn Let it die Cause we are finally free tonight Tonight will change our lives It's so good to be by your side But we'll cry We won't give up the fight We'll scream loud at the top of our lungs And they'll think it's just cause were young And we'll feel so alive Throw it away Forget yesterday We'll make the great escape We won't hear a word they say They don't know us anyway Watch it burn Let it die Cause we are finally free tonight All of the wasted time Hours that were left behind Answers that we'll never find They don't mean a thing tonight Throw it away Forget yesterday We'll make the great escape We won't hear a word they say They don't know us anyway Throw it awayForget yesterday We'll make the great escape We won't hear a word they say They don't know us anyway We've no time for goodbyes . found the lyrics quite meaningful for teens like us . we've to forget the past and live on . if we don't , we'll forever be stuck in our own troubles . and to express our feelings and not to keep them to ourselves , it'll only make us feel worse . the lyrics , except for the getting drunk part of course , DOES mean a lot . go ahead and think about it. anyway , the song's nice too :P Annessa xoxo, you know you love us at 7:41 PMhey all . this blog like so dead lor . lols :] okay first of all , if any of you would like to know who the " Don't like An .. " is , it's Syarifuddin . someone sue him or smth >:[
okie , jst wanna quote , " What doesn't kill you , makes you stronger . " so don't give up , learn from your mistakes and pick yourself up . forget about the ugly past , it's all happened . nothing you can do about it , so face up to the scary reality [ even if it's really scary ] i've been through many things , and i've learned from some :] like tickling works better on mustaqim than hitting him xP okay , kidding . will be back to update often . 6 Violet , post also leh ! :D
annessa ♥ xoxo, you know you love us Welcome! at 9:01 AMDear 6 Violet, Let's Blog!! Blog is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter) However, when one blogs, one has to be responsible. Although we maintain the freedom of speech, we must never turn to discrimination. All posts on the internet can be monitored and the posting of discriminatory or defamatory remarks can result in one being arrested and thrown in jail. Singapore has seen the conviction of 3 bloggers who were arrested for posting racist remarks: Singapore Racist Blogger Jailed Posted by singaporebeauty under Singapore Blogger  FlashBack - In October 2005 Singapore jailed two men for making racist remarks about the Singapore Malay Muslims on their blogs: Benjamin Koh, 27, was jailed for one month. Nicholas Lim, 25, was jailed for a day and fined $5,000. Later in November 2005 Gan Huai Shi, 17, the third Racist Blogger was given 24 months of supervised probation. He will face the following during this period. - psychological evaluation, - counselling sessions, - post a $10,000 bond, and - 180 hours of community service in Malay welfare homes. Let's blog, have fun with our Social Studies lessons... but lets also be responsible bloggers! Blog away! ~TWT xoxo, you know you love us |
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
MRT at 9:26 AMThe Mass Rapid Transit opened in 1987 and is a public transport service. Currently, it has 3 lines and they are North South Line, East West Line and North East Line. All stations are either above-ground or underground except for the North South Line Bishan Station which is at ground level. Some Stations have stores like 7-Eleven ir Cheers.
By Xiao Xuan and Hema.
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social studies at 9:21 AMI learnt that Singapore is planning to build a spaceport to travel to space!!!
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at 9:19 AMPSA International Pte Ltd is a second largest port operator in the world.[2]The company's flagship operations are PSA Singapore Terminals, PSA HNN and PSA Marine. In total, PSA operates 28 port projects in 16 countries across Asia, Europe and the Americas, with a global capacity of 111 million TEUs over 66km of quay length.
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at 9:16 AMhandles about one-fifth of the world's total container transhipment throughput. In 2007, PSA Singapore Terminals handled 27.1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUS) of containers. PSA operates 4 container terminals and 2 multi-purpose terminals in Singapore, and links shippers to an excellent network of 200 shipping lines with connections to 600 ports in 123 countries.
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at 9:15 AMI've learnt about MRT, that they are building new rail lines. I also learnt about Terminal 3, its facilities, and stuff like that. Also have the different climates in different countries.
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Land Transport Authority: Taxi at 9:14 AMTo drive a taxi in Singapore, you need to have a valid Taxi Driver's Vocational Licence issued by LTA. All applicants must fulfill certain pre-requisites, undergo a training course by the Singapore Taxi Academy (STA) and pass a written test before they qualify to be taxi drivers.
All taxi drivers are required to pay daily rental fares to their respective taxi companies for the leasing of taxis. These fares depend on the different companies and are also on the age of the taxi and its engine capacity. The current taxi rental rate ranges from S$75 to S$105 daily.
Taxi drivers who currently own or operate Yellow Top Taxis are required by LTA to replace their taxis after they have reached their 8-year life span. If you wish to replace your taxi, you may download the Yellow Top Taxi Replacement form and mail it to the Vehicle Transit Licensing (VTL) office upon completion. Copies of the form are also available at the VTL office.
The operating hours for the Lost & Found Unit in the LTA Vehicle & Transit Licensing Group at 10 Sin Ming Drive will be adjusted with effect from 1 Aug 2007 to :Mondays - Fridays : 8.00 am to 4.30 pmWe are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.During the period when the office of the Lost & Found Unit is closed, bus / taxi driver may deposit the properties found in his vehicle at any police station.
Taxi drivers are now able to benefit from more training and personal development opportunities. Formed in July 2003, the Singapore Taxi Academy (STA) is training cab drivers to be more professional in their services. The Academy has also been appointed by LTA to conduct training and assessment for the Taxi Driver Vocational License (TDVL) and the TDVL Refresher Training Course. The STA was officially launched on 11 June 2004.One of the more unique courses offered by STA has seen cabbies being groomed to become Singapore's ambassadors. Under the taxi tourist guide license course, these drivers will undergo training and a series of tests before being certified. Chauffeured around town by these taxi drivers cum licensed professional guides, tourists will be able to enjoy the local sights and sounds at their own pace.
Taxis are a great help when getting around in Singapore, also when in a rush. Prices may be getting higher but sometimes its worth it.
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All taxi drivers are required to pay daily rental fares to their respective taxi companies for the leasing of taxis. These fares depend on the different companies and are also on the age of the taxi and its engine capacity. The current taxi rental rate ranges from S$75 to S$105 daily.
Taxi drivers who currently own or operate Yellow Top Taxis are required by LTA to replace their taxis after they have reached their 8-year life span. If you wish to replace your taxi, you may download the Yellow Top Taxi Replacement form and mail it to the Vehicle Transit Licensing (VTL) office upon completion. Copies of the form are also available at the VTL office.
The operating hours for the Lost & Found Unit in the LTA Vehicle & Transit Licensing Group at 10 Sin Ming Drive will be adjusted with effect from 1 Aug 2007 to :Mondays - Fridays : 8.00 am to 4.30 pmWe are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.During the period when the office of the Lost & Found Unit is closed, bus / taxi driver may deposit the properties found in his vehicle at any police station.
Taxi drivers are now able to benefit from more training and personal development opportunities. Formed in July 2003, the Singapore Taxi Academy (STA) is training cab drivers to be more professional in their services. The Academy has also been appointed by LTA to conduct training and assessment for the Taxi Driver Vocational License (TDVL) and the TDVL Refresher Training Course. The STA was officially launched on 11 June 2004.One of the more unique courses offered by STA has seen cabbies being groomed to become Singapore's ambassadors. Under the taxi tourist guide license course, these drivers will undergo training and a series of tests before being certified. Chauffeured around town by these taxi drivers cum licensed professional guides, tourists will be able to enjoy the local sights and sounds at their own pace.
Taxis are a great help when getting around in Singapore, also when in a rush. Prices may be getting higher but sometimes its worth it.
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- at 9:13 AMour enviroment is natural.we have done some research on it.from this, i had learnt that we should not harm the nature.they are very precious to us .they keep the surroundings fresh.we should cherish them.don't harm the good nature. harming as like we should not litter so as to keep the enviroment clean.then,it will be better .
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at 9:11 AMLRT
Singapore's LRT-Light Rail Transit allows people to reach a place faster with more efficient. Even though there is no people behind the 'wheels' of the LRT it is considered very safe and modernised by many people.
-Amy
MRT
Other than the LRT, the MRT is also another way to reach a place quickly. During the weekends, I often use the MRT to get to Clementi to visit my grandparents. We often take 1/2 an hour or so to reach there which is considered pretty fast.
-Trixie
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at 9:11 AMhello!!i have learnt more about MRT.it stands for mass rapid transit...yoyoyo...hehe..we should be thankful about the MRT and should not take it for granted.....thank you.
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at 9:09 AMClimate
We learnt more about Singapore's climate.And also,some climate of some parts of the world.We went to find the information in the library and on the internet as well.
Done by:Katherine & Trixie
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What i learned... at 9:09 AMWell,I learned more about Singapore(the PSA and more).Other than that,i want to comment about the prices about the rice grains.The rise of prices is indeed terrible,but it could not be help.Hais,singapore is 180 degrees changing...
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interesting things on singapore's airport at 9:08 AMThere is three terminals in the Singapore's airport!The third terminal,"terminal3"has a lot of facilities.They can allow buisiness man to charge their handphones and use the internet access.
By: Koo Cheng Wei, Audrey Wong, Loo Sze Jia and Por Yu Hui
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Erm... About Terminal 3? at 9:08 AMErm... Last time we had learnt about terminal 3, so i think i can write about it. Terminal 3... Well, I forget about the exact number, but I think they spent $1.5 million like that to build it.
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PSA at 9:07 AMThe Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) was formed on 1 April 1964 to take over the functions, assets and liabilities of the Singapore Harbour Board. With the development of Jurong Industrial Estate, the Jurong Port was opened in 1965. Further expansion followed in 1971 when the PSA converted the British Naval Base Store Basin into the Sembawang Wharves. Singapore became the first port in South-East Asia to accommodate a third-generation container vessel with the opening of a container berth at Tanjong Pagar on 23 June 1972. Pasir Panjang Wharves was set up in 1974.At that time, the PSA operated five maritime gateways: Keppel Wharves, Jurong Port, Sembawang Wharves, Tanjong Pagar Container Terminal and Pasir Panjang Wharves. There were about 12 km of wharves and more than 1.5 million sq m of warehouses.The PSA also contributed to Singapore's tourism efforts when it set up the World Trade Centre In 1972. In addition, the ferry terminal helped to boost Sentosa as a tourist attraction. The opening of the Maritime Museum by the PSA at Sentosa in 1975 gave visitors a glimpse of the port's history.By the 1980s, the sheer volume of container traffic at Tanjong Pagar Container Terminal and the overall increase in cargo handling was stretching the capacity of its staff. Added to this was the pressure of running a global port. As a result, the PSA decided to go high-tech using automated and computerized machinery for the port operations.The port's efficiency was recognized at the 1988 and 1989 Asian Freight Industry Awards. The PSA won three prestigious awards for the two years: Best Seaport in Asia, Best Warehouse Operator and Best Seaport Terminal Operator. The PSA celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 1989. In that year, the World Trade Centre hosted 64 exhibitions. 29 events and 390 conferences and meetings that attracted nearly 5 million visitors.The PSA opened the Singapore Cruise Centre in December 1991 and commissioned its newest container terminal, the $1.14 billion Brani Terminal.Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)Former Communications Minister Mah Bow Tan introduced a Bill in Parliament on 5 December 1995 to set up a new statutory board called the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The Bill was passed on 18 January 1996. Under this MPA Bill, the MPA would take over the functions of the Marine Department in the Ministry of Communications, the National Maritime Board and the regulatory departments of the Port of Singapore Authority. The formation of MPA was vital to Singapore to maintain its position as a hub port and major international maritime centre. The PSA would be corporatised and the MPA would regulate it.The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was formed on 2 February 1996. Among the many functions of the MPA would be to promote the use and development of the port, control vessel movements and ensure navigational safety and regulate marine services and facilities.PSA CorporationA Bill was passed in Parliament on 25 August 1997 to corporatise the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA). This was necessary to ensure the port remain responsive to the developments of the shipping industry and the demands of a marketplace. It would better able to seize new business opportunities and respond more effectively to future challenges.The PSA was corporatised on 1 October 1997. The new PSA Corporation would retain its core business of operating container terminals and expand into investing, developing and operating international port terminals. It would also engage in related harbour-front developments, warehousing and logistics. The PSA Corporation would continue to manage the World Trade Centre, the existing cruise center and ferry terminals, and the Singapore Expo in Changi.
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at 9:07 AMkheys. i have NO idea what to post about.
but ok lor, i just try la.
i would like to share about the airport?
can right?
terminal 3 very bigbigbigbigbig.
big like SO big okay?
fine la, so its very big & nice.
then got the glass to say goodbye to your family when you go overseas.
ps, the glass is TRANSPARENT de.
then big until like how many centimetre square i forgot la.
kheys lor, done le.
& im doing for my whole group.
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Something to do with space... at 9:06 AMSpace Adventures has proposed a USD$115 million spaceport to be located in Singapore, near Singapore Changi Airport. This spaceport will service the Space Adventures Explorer suborbital tourist rocketplane. It will also provide astronaut training facilities and a public education and interactive visitor centre. The spaceport is licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). The estimated completion date of the spaceport in 2009.
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at 9:05 AMi learnt that different country have different climates...
will this do???
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Domestic Transport in Singapore at 9:02 AM picture adapted from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Kawasaki_c751_eunos.jpgThe domestic transport infrastructure has a well-connected island-wide road transport system which includes a network of espressway. The public road system is served by the nation's bus service and a number of licensed taxi-operating companies. The public bus transport has been the subject of criticism by Singaporeans, the majority of whom are dependent on it for their daily commuting.
Since 1987, the heavy rail passenger Mass Rapit Transpit(MRT) metro system has been in operation. The MRT has been further augmented by the Light Rail Transit(LRT) light rail system, adds accessibility to housing estates. Established in 2001, EZ-link system allows contactless smartcards to serve as stored value tickets for use in the public transport systems in Singapore.
More than 2.85 million people use the bus network daily, while more than 1.5 million people use either the LRT or MRT as part of their daily routine. Approximately 945,000 people use the taxi services daily. Private vehicle use in the Central Area is discouraged by tolls implemented during hours of heavy road traffic, through an Electronic Road Pricing system. Private vehicle ownership is discouraged by high vehicle taxes and imposing quotas on vehicle purchase.
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Um...more about PSA? at 8:46 AMSingapore terminals:
Container berths-----54
Quay length----18,000m
Area(h)----600
Max. depth at Chart datum----16m
Quay cranes----172
Designed capacity----35,000,000TEUs
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Adeline
Me
Alvin
Arvind
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LTA at 8:41 AMABOUT LTAThe Land Transport Authority (LTA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Transport, that spearheads land transport developments in Singapore.
LTA plans the long-term transport needs of Singapore, taking care of those who drive as well as those who take public transport. The ultimate goal - a smooth and seamless journey for all.
HISTORY
The LTA was establish on 1 September 1995.
MISSION
To provide an efficient and cost-effective land transport system for different needs.
VISION
A people-centred land transport system.
OBJECTIVES
1) To deliver a land transport network that is integrated, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable to meet the nation’s needs.
2) To plan, develop and manage Singapore’s land transport system to support a quality environment while making optimal use of our transport measures and safeguarding the well-being of the travelling public.
3) To develop and implement policies to encourage commuters to choose the most appropriate transportation mode.
STRATEGIES
1) Make public transport a choice mode.
2) Optimize road network and enhance its accessibility.
3) Excel in service quality.
4) Create value and instil pride in our work.
To provide an efficient and cost-effective land transport system for different needs.
VISION
A people-centred land transport system.
OBJECTIVES
1) To deliver a land transport network that is integrated, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable to meet the nation’s needs.
2) To plan, develop and manage Singapore’s land transport system to support a quality environment while making optimal use of our transport measures and safeguarding the well-being of the travelling public.
3) To develop and implement policies to encourage commuters to choose the most appropriate transportation mode.
STRATEGIES1) Make public transport a choice mode.2) Optimize road network and enhance its accessibility.
3) Excel in service quality.
4) Create value and instil pride in our work.
Adapted from: http://www.lta.gov.sg/
Done by: Amy, Trixie, Katherine, Jake & Zachary
Done by: Amy, Trixie, Katherine, Jake & Zachary
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at 8:41 AMHave To Post Something About What We've Learnt Huh ..
I Not Sure Neh .
I've Learnt How To Blog , Ahaa .
Okay , I've Learnt That Other Continents / Countries Have Different Climates And Weather Conditions Perhaps ?
Ahaa .
The Picture Above Is A Picture Of The Weather Condition Of California .
Pretty Beautiful Yeah :D
The Snowy One Is Taken In Markleeville .
Pretty Like Woaaah , Can xDD
Siansiansian , Anyone Here Have Personal Blog ?
Tell Me , Tell Me ! :D
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
MRT in Singapore at 6:31 PM The full name for MRT is Mass Rapid Transit. It belongs to a company called SMRT. MRT is one of the fastest way to get around Singapore. The SMRT operates two main rail lines, the North South Line and the East West Line, which makes a continuous loop. However, there is another line, North East Line. The North East Line is operated by SBS Transit.The MRT is connected to the LRT system, Light Rail Transit. It links MRT stations with nearby HDB public housing estates. There are currently Bukit Panjang LRT, Sengkang LRT and Punggol LRT.
The government plans to expand the MRT system. The next main rail line, Circle Line, is currently under construction. It will connect all the existing rail lines. There will be a new line, Downtown Line, which will connect the northwestern and eastern region to the south region of Singapore.
Plans for the Eastern Region were also revived. It will extend from South to East of Singapore ending at Changi. There will also be a Thomson Line which will extend from the western end of the Eastern Regional Line to the northern part of Singapore.
SMRT has four depots currently, Bishan depot, Changi depot, Ulu Pandan depot and Kim Chuan depot. The Bishan depot houses a central maintenance with train overhaul facilities. The Changi and Ulu Pandan depots inspect and house trains overnight. The Kim Chuan depot houses trains for Circle Line. The Sengkang depot houses trains for the North East Line, Sengkang LRT and Punggol LRT, all operated by SBS Transit.
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Haidhir, Hema, Hui Ming, Jia Ling, Marcia, Xiao Xuan
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at 5:05 PMSo freaky emotional .
ahaaa , zzz .
TJW , you better stop your cockroach solution thinggy okie .
gross like siao luh .
-.-
okie , nothing much to say .
I'm considering changing blogskin , any objections ?
Any suggestions on what theme of blogskins ?
put as comment , and i'll see to it ASAP .
thaaanks y'all .
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at 9:17 AMThe Light Rail Transit (LRT) (Simplified Chinese: 轻轨列车系统; Malay: Sistem Rel Ringan; Tamil: fill in) is the light rail component of Singapore's rail network, consisting of localised rail systems acting as feeder services to the Mass Rapid Transit network. The first LRT line was opened in 1999 and the system has since expanded to three lines, each serving a public housing estate.
The system is closer to an automated people mover system such as those found in many airports around the world than a traditional light rail system. All the lines are fully automated and elevated, and run on viaducts in order to save scarce land space in Singapore. A similar (though free-of-charge) system can be found in Miami, Florida in the United States; see Metromover (Miami-Dade Transit).
Note that while both the old and the new Singapore Changi Airport Skytrain people mover is similar to the LRT, they are not part of the LRT system.
Lines are constructed by the Land Transport Authority, with operating concessions currently handed to SMRT Corporation and SBS Transit.
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Singapore Land Authority at 9:07 AMThe Singapore Land Authority (SLA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Law. Our main focus is on land resource optimisation. This is a critical role in Singapore, where land is used for a wide range of activities.
We have 2 main roles: developmental and regulatory.Firstly, we are responsible for the management of State land and buildings, land sales, leases, acquisitions and allocation, developing and marketing land-related information and maintaining the national land information database.
History
The SLA was formed on 1 June 2001 when the Land Office, Singapore Land Registry, Survey Department and Land Systems Support Unit were merged. Since then, we have built upon their rich and diverse experience to bring a fresh perspective to the challenge of optimising our State land and buildings, a critical resource for a wide range of activities.
We nurture an environment where the best practices and ideas on land and resource administration and management are generated and adopted. With our multi-disciplinary team of estate professionals, planners, researchers, lawyers and surveyors, every project can become a forum for new ideas to flourish.
We have a network of strategic alliances and partnerships in both the public and private sectors. By working closely with them, we create and help extract greater value for State properties and assets.
Group Members:
Shawn Yeo
Dory Fishy
Lai Kit Ying
Chan Yong Feng
Yap Hui Lin
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Spaceport Singapore at 8:59 AMOVER THE PAST FORTY YEARS, EXPLORERS HAVE PUT MEN ON THE MOON, SPACE STATIONS INTO ORBIT, AND PROBES ON THE PLANETS AND BEYOND. NOW, IN A NEW MILLENNIUM, THE ERA OF COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION IS HERE AND A NEXT GENERATION OF COMMERCIAL SPACE VEHICLES IS BEING BUILT THIS TIME WITH THE CLIENT IN MIND.THESE DEVELOPMENTS CREATE A UNIQUE, PROFITABLE, SYNERGISTIC, AND PRESTIGIOUS OPPORTUNITY FOR SINGAPORE SPACEPORT SINGAPORE. SPACEPORT SINGAPORE WILL SERVE AS A GLOBAL CENTER FOR THIS COMMERCIALIZATION OF SPACE AND SPACE TRAINING. BY BUILDING THE WORLD FIRST COMMERCIAL TOURIST SPACEPORT, SINGAPORE WILL BE THE LEADER IN THIS INNOVATIVE NEW INDUSTRY AND VAULT INTO THE ELITE REALM OF NATIONS WITH A SPACE PROGRAM. THE SPACEPORT WILL HELP ESTABLISH SINGAPORE AS A LEADING FORCE IN GLOBAL TOURISM ?LEVERAGING THE DYNAMIC GROWTH OF SINGAPORE AND REGIONAL TOURIST MARKET AND OFFERING A TRULY DIFFERENTIATING AND INTEGRATED TOURISM EXPERIENCE LINKED TO REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
Flight operations, as well as the Visitor Center and Training Facility, will be located in the Changi Airport vicinity.
EXCITING SPACE-RELATED ATTRACTIONS SPACEPORT SINGAPORE WILL HOST THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF SPACE-RELATED TRAINING AND FLIGHT EXPERIENCES EVER ASSEMBLED OUTSIDE OF THE AMERICAN OR RUSSIAN SPACE PROGRAMS.
Sub-Orbital Space Flights
Zero-G Flights
High performance jet flights for g-force and high altitude training.
L 39 Jet Flights
Space camp
Astronaut for a day programme
Interactive Visit Centre
An authentic VIP astronaut training facility for the public that will provide many of the training elements used by professional astronauts, and taught by actual astronauts and other space, flight, and training experts.
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at 8:53 AMwhahahas.
finally can post using MY account.
whoohoos`
wakakas, i know very bo liao la.
but aiyah whatever luhhs.
& i have no idea what to post about la.
so whatever lor.
& all thanks to shawn la.
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Singapore PSA at 8:43 AM PSA PICTUREThe PSA handles about one-fifth of the world's total container transhipment throughput. In 2007, PSA Singapore Terminals handled 27.1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUS) of containers. PSA operates 4 container terminals and 2 multi-purpose terminals in Singapore, and links shippers to an excellent network of 200 shipping lines with connections to 600 ports in 123 countries.PSA Singapore Terminals is the flagship terminal of PSA International, one of the leading global port groups, with investments in 28 port projects in 16 countries across Asia, Europe and the Americas.
In 2007, the Singapore Terminals handled 27.1 million TEUs of containers while the Group's global throughput was 58.9 million TEUs.
PSA Singapore Terminals is the world's busiest transhipment hub, handling about one-fifth of the world's total container transhipment throughput, and 6% of global container throughput.
It is also one of the world's largest refrigerated container (reefer) ports with over 5,000 reefer points, handling more than a million reefers in 2007.
PSA Singapore Terminals provides shippers with an excellent choice of 200 shipping lines with connections to 600 ports in 123 countries. This includes daily sailings to every major port in the world.
It was voted the "Best Container Terminal Operator (Asia) for the 18th time at the 2007 Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards, and "Container Terminal Operator of the Year" at the Lloyd's List Asia Awards, for the 7th time.(isnt that amazing!:)
Latest news:PSA's Latest Purchase Of S$160 Million Worth Of Cranes For Port Expansion
In 2007, the Singapore Terminals handled 27.1 million TEUs of containers while the Group's global throughput was 58.9 million TEUs.
PSA Singapore Terminals is the world's busiest transhipment hub, handling about one-fifth of the world's total container transhipment throughput, and 6% of global container throughput.
It is also one of the world's largest refrigerated container (reefer) ports with over 5,000 reefer points, handling more than a million reefers in 2007.
PSA Singapore Terminals provides shippers with an excellent choice of 200 shipping lines with connections to 600 ports in 123 countries. This includes daily sailings to every major port in the world.
It was voted the "Best Container Terminal Operator (Asia) for the 18th time at the 2007 Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards, and "Container Terminal Operator of the Year" at the Lloyd's List Asia Awards, for the 7th time.(isnt that amazing!:)
Latest news:PSA's Latest Purchase Of S$160 Million Worth Of Cranes For Port Expansion
The Dynamic Terminators(old grp):
Gek Khee,Eileen,Alvin,Arvind,Adeline
Gek Khee,Eileen,Alvin,Arvind,Adeline
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Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore at 8:42 AMThe Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore was formed on 1 December 1999 when the government merged the National Computer Board and Telecommunication Authority of Singapore, through the passing of the Info-Communications Development Authority Act of Singapore as a result of a growing convergence of information technology and telephony.The Infocomm Development Authority is responsible for the development and growth of the infocomm sector in the Singapore. IDA functions as the country's infocomm industry champion, the national infocomm master-planner and developer, and the Government Chief Information Officer.
IDA is in charge of the nation's 10-year masterplan, Intelligent Nation 2015. One of IDA's key responsibilities is creating a conducive, innovative, and competitive infocomm environment that is both pro-consumer and pro-business.
As a regulator, the IDA works in tandem with its industry development arms to help infocomm companies roll out new technologies for widespread adoption in Singapore and beyond. It responsible for the enforcement and implementation of the Telecommunications Act, the Postal Act and the Electronic Transaction Act. The IDA also represents Singapore in many global and regional fora to discuss infocomm policies and issues that concern the world community.
IDA aims to develop an infocomm savvy and globally competitive workforce to support growth of the infocomm industry. Working together with the industry, IDA looks into development roadmaps that will help to groom infocomm professionals with the breadth of technology know-how, good understanding of business requirements and capability to create intellectual property. In addition, IDA works towards attracting top talent to the infocomm profession through scholarships and active promotion among schools on infocomm as a career choice.IDA also functions as the Government CIO for the public sector. In this capacity, it helps in the running of an effective and efficient government. As the Government CIO, the IDA is responsible not just for master-planning, but also for project-managing and implementing various infocomm systems and capabilities for the government. This is done through the deployment of IT personnel throughout the entire Government as well as managing and operating the Singapore Government's infocomm infrastructure.
Kenny
Wira
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Singapore's first airport at 8:40 AMHong Kong's former Kai Tak Airport, which served its last flights on 5 July 1998, was eventually transformed into government offices, automobile dealerships and recreational facilities. In Singapore, we have an association, stadiums, many sports fields and car parks transformed from our old airport grounds.
. We're talking about The Kallang Airport. Officially opened on 12 June 1937, the Kallang Airport was Singapore's first civil airport and was then hailed as the "finest airport in the British Empire".
After it was closed in the late 1940's, the old airport control building was turned into The People's Association of Singapore HQ in the 1950s. Surrounding land and the runways were also redeveloped. Apart from the building of the National Stadium on part of the airport grounds in 1973, legacy redevelopment from the Kallang Airport grounds include the construction of 3 to 7-storey flats and the Old Kallang Airport Hawkers' Centre/Emporium building along Old Airport Road. The Hawker Centre still exists today, but most of the olds flats have already been earmarked for demolition. Old Airport Road is on the line of the runway of the old airport. Interestingly, the runway was extended across Mountbatten Road in the 1950s and traffic lights had to be installed to stop the traffic when planes were landing.
These days, you'll no longer be able to see planes taking off along the old runway. Instead, Stadium Boulevard and Stadium Road has become a popular ground for "L"-plate drivers practising their driving skills along the long stretch of straight road, which was formerly part of the airport runway. Singapore's first civil airport saw the likes of Chinese President Chou En-lai, famous Chinese immigrant and philanthropist, Tan Kah Kee and Sir John Nicoll, Governor of Singapore in the 50s, passing through its passenger terminals. The airport was in operation till it was replaced in 1955 by the Paya Lebar Airport. Subsequently, as civil aviation in Singapore progressed, the government realized that a much larger and better airport had to be built to meet the aviation demands of the eighties and beyond. Therefore, in 1970, President Lee Kuan Yew made the momentous announcement to build Singapore's third and latest airport on reclaimed land in Changi. The Changi International Airport opened for operation on 1 July 1981 and was officially opened on 29 December. The rest, as they say, is history.
Contributors:Koo Cheng Wei, Por Yu Hui, Loo Sze Jia, Audrey, Fitri
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Sunday, April 20, 2008
S'pore's Rice Supplies Safe Despite Export Restrictions at 2:25 PMby Hoe Yeen Nie, Channel NewsAsia Posted: 19 April 2008 1939 hrs
Singapore's rice supplies are safe even as global rice exporters such as Thailand impose export restrictions. This assurance came from Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, S Iswaran who added that Thailand has promised it will maintain its rice exports this year.
Other countries like Vietnam and India have also said they will review their export restrictions after the current harvest season.
Speaking on the sidelines of a community event, Mr Iswaran stressed that the main issue affecting Singaporeans is that of price.
But the government is monitoring the rice markets closely.
He said: "Quantity as such, is not a major issue for Singapore in particular, because our rice needs are very small compared to the global market. And even if you compare with what Thailand exports, our requirements from Thailand are only one or two per cent of what Thailand's total exports are."
Mr Iswaran also said his Ministry will be addressing the issue of rising food prices when Parliament sits on 21 April. -CNA/vm
6 Violet: Read the above news article published yesterday on CNA's website and make some comments with regards to the situation in the world when rice exporting countries are facing a decline in harvest therefore they've started to restrict exports. This then causes us to face an increase in the price of rice. Comment on anything from suggesting solutions to your own thoughts on the matter - except on the character and mindsets of the exporting countries.
Singapore's rice supplies are safe even as global rice exporters such as Thailand impose export restrictions. This assurance came from Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, S Iswaran who added that Thailand has promised it will maintain its rice exports this year.
Other countries like Vietnam and India have also said they will review their export restrictions after the current harvest season.Speaking on the sidelines of a community event, Mr Iswaran stressed that the main issue affecting Singaporeans is that of price.
But the government is monitoring the rice markets closely.
He said: "Quantity as such, is not a major issue for Singapore in particular, because our rice needs are very small compared to the global market. And even if you compare with what Thailand exports, our requirements from Thailand are only one or two per cent of what Thailand's total exports are."
Mr Iswaran also said his Ministry will be addressing the issue of rising food prices when Parliament sits on 21 April. -CNA/vm
6 Violet: Read the above news article published yesterday on CNA's website and make some comments with regards to the situation in the world when rice exporting countries are facing a decline in harvest therefore they've started to restrict exports. This then causes us to face an increase in the price of rice. Comment on anything from suggesting solutions to your own thoughts on the matter - except on the character and mindsets of the exporting countries.
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Saturday, April 19, 2008
at 8:08 PMhuh;
pohyen♥
postin le..
happy yeah?
lols
duno wad to post oso
anihw
ks?
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
at 6:31 PMSeems like only Shawn , myself and Mr Hoe is blogging here .
which is , BORING .
please , BLOG !
it's simple , log in and BLOG .
lols .
okay , take care all .
buhbye :D
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The Name Game at 10:25 AMHi all who have enthusiastically signed in - This boy, that girl and those other students!
Ok, I haven't really mentioned how we are to use this blog, but generally you're on the right track. We'll use the blog for Social Studies and all other things interesting to you and me. Use it as a platform to share knowledge and interesting random facts. How active and exciting this blog becomes depends on how interesting you make it. So contribute!
One of the ways we can make the blog more interesting is to give it an interesting, intelligent name that reflects the character of 6 Violet. So go on, throw me a few suggestions in the comments for this post and we'll poll!
People who are posting may want to consider adding pictures to their post to make it more interesting. Find pictures, right-click to save then upload to your post by clicking the picture icon in the "Create new post" window. Just make sure the pictures are clean! ;)
Do let me know if you want to link your personal blogs too.
The bell has just gone, so thats all for now.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
at 9:11 PMThe Great Escape
Paper bags and plastic hearts
All our belongings in shopping carts
It's goodbye
But we got one more night
Let's get drunk and drive around
And make peace with an empty town
We can make it right
Throw it away
Forget yesterday
We'll make the great escape
We won't hear a word they say
They don't know us anyway
Watch it burn
Let it die
Cause we are finally free tonight
Tonight will change our lives
It's so good to be by your side
But we'll cry
We won't give up the fight
We'll scream loud at the top of our lungs
And they'll think it's just cause were young
And we'll feel so alive
Throw it away
Forget yesterday
We'll make the great escape
We won't hear a word they say
They don't know us anyway
Watch it burn
Let it die
Cause we are finally free tonight
All of the wasted time
Hours that were left behind
Answers that we'll never find
They don't mean a thing tonight
Throw it away
Forget yesterday
We'll make the great escape
We won't hear a word they say
They don't know us anyway
Throw it awayForget yesterday
We'll make the great escape
We won't hear a word they say
They don't know us anyway
We've no time for goodbyes .
found the lyrics quite meaningful for teens like us .
we've to forget the past and live on .
if we don't , we'll forever be stuck in our own troubles .
and to express our feelings and not to keep them to ourselves , it'll only make us feel worse .
the lyrics , except for the getting drunk part of course , DOES mean a lot .
go ahead and think about it.
anyway , the song's nice too :P Annessa
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at 7:41 PMhey all .
this blog like so dead lor .
lols :]
okay first of all , if any of you would like to know who the " Don't like An .. " is ,
it's Syarifuddin .
someone sue him or smth >:[
okie , jst wanna quote ,
" What doesn't kill you , makes you stronger . "
so don't give up , learn from your mistakes and pick yourself up .
forget about the ugly past , it's all happened .
nothing you can do about it , so face up to the scary reality [ even if it's really scary ]
i've been through many things , and i've learned from some :]
like tickling works better on mustaqim than hitting him xP
okay , kidding .
will be back to update often .
6 Violet , post also leh ! :D
annessa ♥
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Welcome! at 9:01 AMDear 6 Violet,
Let's Blog!!
Blog is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)
that is available on the internet. It is frequently updated and intended
for general public reading. Blogs generally represent the personality of
the author or the Web site.
The activity of updating a blog is "blogging" and someone who
keeps a blog is a "blogger." Blogs are typically updated daily using software
that allows people with little or no technical background to update and maintain
the blog.
However, when one blogs, one has to be responsible. Although we maintain the freedom of speech, we must never turn to discrimination. All posts on the internet can be monitored and the posting of discriminatory or defamatory remarks can result in one being arrested and thrown in jail.
Singapore has seen the conviction of 3 bloggers who were arrested for posting racist remarks:
Singapore Racist Blogger Jailed
Posted by singaporebeauty under Singapore Blogger
FlashBack - In October 2005
Singapore jailed two men for making racist remarks about the Singapore Malay Muslims on their blogs:
Benjamin Koh, 27, was jailed for one month.
Nicholas Lim, 25, was jailed for a day and fined $5,000.
Later in November 2005
Gan Huai Shi, 17, the third Racist Blogger was given 24 months of supervised probation. He will face the following during this period.
- psychological evaluation,
- counselling sessions,
- post a $10,000 bond, and
- 180 hours of community service in Malay welfare homes.
Let's blog, have fun with our Social Studies lessons... but lets also be responsible bloggers! Blog away!
~TWT
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