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All customers, get ready yourself, a lot more new launches coming up. Grab the
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District 1 to 8 Updates
Spottiswoode 18, former Dragon Mansion
One of the best plot of land in District 2
Spottiswoode, Spottiswoode 18 an iconic 45 Storey development. Limited
units available now. Call us soon before all units are sold.
Ascentia Sky @ Alexandra - Must See
All looking for a Good Project, here we
have Ascentia Sky. This must see project is a 45 storey majestic
development with outstanding view. Good size 3, 4 bedrooms & Penthouses
still available. Comes with interest Absorption and Stamp duty
absorption. Call now to enquire.
Lumiere at Shenton way just TOP
Looking for a TOP project with good
investment returns? Look no more, check out Lumiere at Shenton Way by BS
Capital. Iconic 45 storey development that is build for DUAL Usage: as
office or home. Great potential for investment and rental. Call us now
for viewing.
The Foresta @ Mount Faber - Very HOT Project, Investors Pick
Long waiting for a West Coast project? Now
its coming, it is even better than all previous. The Foresta @ Mount
Faber in
Wishart Road with 141 Residential is launching soon. Excellent location
just 5 mins to telok Blangah MRT and 10 mins walk to Vivo City. This
project is sure hot grabs. Register your interest today.
District 9 Updates
Grange Infinite on sale- Just TOP
Premium high quality, high end project just
behind Takashimaya Shopping Mall. Outstanding district 9 location that
is great for luxurious own stay or investment. Superior quality finishes
that is uncomparable. Call us to view actual units today.
The VERV Preview
The VERV at River Valley, an exclusive 26 units development is previewing
very soon. Get ready to see high end finishes and fittings in rare spacious
2 bedroom and 2+Study sizes. All units even comes with Private Lift access.
To catch the preview, call us @ 6100 8090 to arrange
The Peak @ Carinhill
The Peak @ Cairnhill, an excellent centralise location just mins to Orchard,
Novena and Newton. High Quality finishes and affordable price. Rare size
development makes The Peak @ Cairnhill the top investment choice for all
investors. Call now for appointments
Oxley Edge Preview
Oxley Edge, latest development by famous Oxley group. Located along River
Valley Road, just 5 mins to future River Valley MRT, Orchard, Clarke Quay
and CBD. Excellent Location for a Great investment.
To catch the preview, call us @ 6100 8090 to arrange
District 10 Updates
Stevens Suites Preview Now
A rare location with very few new launches. Stevens Suites is located in
Prime District 10 along Stevens Road. Consist of only exclusive 32 units
from 1+study to 3 bedrooms and penthouses. Excellent project that calls
for high rental yield and capital returns. Units moving fast. Call us for appointment now.
LOFT @ Nathan, good investment
All Investors, Check out Loft @ Nathan in River Valley Road,. Excellent
development with 121 units of residential and 26 units of commercial.
Its is definitely a good project to invest in with prices only fr0m
$8xxk up. Call us now for a special preview of this project.
District 11 Updates
Copthorne Orchird Redevelopment
Excellent sales at
The Glyndebourne. Only few units left for this masterpiece by CDL. So if
y ou are keen, act fast to secure a unit. You will never be disappointed
with this prestigious project. Call now!
Gilstead 2, Investors Pick
For those that has miss Gilsteads 2 or decide
to give it a miss. It is better for you to reconsider. Gilstead 2 is a
highly recommended project with very high potential. Sales of this project
is strong and now we are left with last few units. If you do not want to
lose out, Call us now before everything is gone. This is a project not
to be missed.
10 Shelford @ Shelford Launching
Top Investment Pick not to be missed. 10
Shelford consist of exclusive 69 units of 1 bedroom and Penthouses. Project
protrays a lifestyle, chic and lively lifestyle in this quiet residential
enclave. Good tendency rate. Prices at only $8xxk. Call us now for appointments.
Don't Miss!
District 12 Updates
SkySuites 17 @ Balestier units
moving very Fast
SkySuites 17 @ Balestier, one of the fastest moving project now. Great
potential for capital growth once Zhong San Park is ready. Investors,
don't wait, this is an opportunity not to be missed. left with limited 2
and 3 bedrooms now!
Suites @ Topas last 3 Penthouse
left
If you are looking for a good project that is beautiful, low quantum and
great for investment, then Suites @ Topas is the choice. Excellent city
fringe location with beautiful facade and landscaping. A good project to
embark on. Left with only 3 penthouses. So act Fast. Call us Today.
District 14 Updates
Vacanza @ East Coming
All Kembagan Lovers, Vacanza @ East will be previewing tentatively on
the 28th Sep. This 463 units freehold full condominium development
consist of 1 - 4 bedrooms and penthouse. Prices starts from only $5xxk.
If keen please call us for a Pre Launch Presentation today.
Royce Residences @ Geylang - Great
affordable low quantum from 450k
One of the highest potential development with the most affordable price
now. Royce Residence is a 40 unit development just mins drive to the
city. Great location with lots of food amenities. Prices from only 450k
and comes with stamp duty absorbption. Call to View now.
Oxley BizHub @ Ubi Road 1
Top development in UBI, Oxley BizHub, a new concept industrial
development consist of 728 units of warehouses and production units.
Great business investment not to be missed. High Potential property once Paya Lebar Business hub is up. Great
Rental demand. Call us for Viewing NOW.
District 15 Updates
Tivoli Grande @ Koon Seng Road
Call us now, hot project Tivoli Grande on preview now. Tivoli Grande a
82 units condo development is the gem to be in Koon Seng area. A good
development with excellent quality finishes and well planned layouts.
Definitely a good buy. Call us now to enquire and Booking!
Bella
Casita few units left
Located at District 15 Ipoh Lane, Low Quantum, Affordable
starting from only $6xxk. Excellent High Potential for Rental and Capital Yield
with coming Paya Lebar Business Hub. Highly recommended property to invest,
Last few units left. Call now for enquiries
Aalto - Booking Starts Now!
One of the most talked about project in 2007. Aalto @ Meyer road,
outstanding seaview lifestyle living with superb high quality interior
finishes and fittings. Luxury that is undefined. Definitely a desired
lifestyle for your family. Call Now for viewing and info.
Vibes @ East Coast
Excellent Good Project in the mids of all famous Food Eateries and in
the heart of the East. Freehold development with 1, 1+Study and 2
bedroom layout with Commercial Shops. Great Investment and near Tao Nan
Primary School. Register NOW!
Questa @ Dunman Road, Good
Development
Another great project by Hoi Hup Realty. 140 freehold units in the mids
of Dunman Road. Great Investment and near Tanjong Katong Girl's School
and Secondary School. Excellent District 15 location. Left with Limited
2 bedroom units. Dun Miss. Call us NOW!
38 iSuites @ Ipoh Lane, units
moving fast
38 iSuites, a 120 units lifestyle development located at Ipoh lane,
close to future Paya Lebar Business Hub. Comprises of 1+Study, 2,
2+Study and Penthouse units. Great peaceful location with loads of
amenities around the vicinity. Call for viewing NOW!
District 18 to 28 Updates
NV Residences @ Pasir Ris by CDL
Another of CDL hugh development. NV Residences consist of 642 units on a
328,000 sqft of land. Consist of 1-4 bedroom and penthouses. Beautiful
nice project near MRT. Prices for 2 bedroom starts only from $6xxk. Call
us to get the
most attractive price.
Poets Villas @ Tegora Ave on
Preview
Looking for a Cluster housing, Poets Villas a new 40 units modern
cluster development is set to launch early next year. Located in Yio Chu
Kang, its location is quiet and green. Every unit is spacious and comes
with their own lift. Register now for update on this new launch.
H2O Residences @ Seng Kang by CDL
CDL embarks on another landmark development. H2O Residences will be
located at the junction of Fernvale Link and Seng Kang West Ave. A
beautiful development consisting for 475 units from 1 to 4 bedrooms.
Register your interest now and get updates on this project.
Hedges Park @ Flora Drive on
Preview
Hong Leong latest collection development, Hedges Park @ Flora Drive
consist of 501 units of Resort style units. Full Condominium with lots
of facilities for your family and friends. Prices from just $4xxk for
its one bedroom. Call us now to enquire.
Terrasse @ Hougang Ave 2 Launch
Kovan Lover take note, MCL Land developed Terrasse is coming. Terrasse a
magnificent development of 414 units sitting on massive land. Consist of
16 lifestyle blocks of 5 storey , it comprises of 1-4 bedrooms and
Penthouse. Very beautiful development set to sell at very affordable
prices. Call us for presentation today.
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Culture of Singapore
Singapore has several distinct ethnic neighborhoods, including Little India, Chinatown and Kampong Glam, formed by the Raffles Plan of Singapore in the early 19th century to segregate the new immigrants into specific areas. Although the population are no longer segregated in distribution, mainly due to the policies of the Housing Development Board and the ruling People's Action Party, these ethnic neighborhoods retain unique elements of their specific culture. The usage of such neighborhoods is mostly commercial or for cottage industry specific to the culture of its ethnic neighborhood, and no longer plays a large part in housing the population, although it was once used for that purpose. Hence, these neighborhoods have patronage of all races who wish to either eat or buy something specific to that culture. For example, Little India is known and patronized by all races within the population for its thalis-- South Indian "buffets" that are vegetarian and served on the traditional banana leaves. These neighborhoods are accessible by public transport, especially by Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). In other parts of the country, such segregation is discouraged by government policy. The policies of the Housing Development Board are designed to encourage a mix of all races within each housing district, with a quota system in place to achieve a minimum of minorities in each block. This effect can be observed in all parts of the country; for example a store devoted to selling Malay food might be right next to stores selling Chinese or Indian goods. The aim is to foster social cohesion and national loyalty, which Lee Kuan Yew felt was crucial for sustaining Singapore after independence when he was Prime Minister. There is a weighty emphasis on racial harmony and subsequent case study of historical events, such as the 1964 Race Riots Religion
As a result of this diversity, there are a large number of religious buildings including Hindu temples, churches and mosques, some of which have great historical significance. There are also some Sikh temples and Jewish synagogues. These interesting buildings often became prominent architectural landmarks in cosmopolitan Singapore. Racial Harmony Racial harmony is an important concept in Singaporean society. Briefly shaken by the racial riots in Singapore's history during the 1960s, it emerged stronger after independence and is seen as a cornerstone of Singapore's culture today. Religious tolerance has been strongly encouraged since the British colonised Singapore; the Sri Mariamman Temple (a south Indian Hindu temple that was declared a national heritage site in the 1980s), as well as the Masjid Jamae Mosque that served Chulia Muslims from India's Coromandel Coast is situated along South Bridge Road, which is a major, and old road that runs through Chinatown. Among other religious landmarks is the Church of Gregory the Illuminator, that was built in 1836, making it one of the oldest religious buildings in Singapore. It has been preserved to the present day, and Orthodox services continue to be held in it. Although orthodox religions are tolerated, some groups are banned, including Jehovah's Witness, which opposes Singapore's policy of national service. Language There are four official languages in Singapore: English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil.
The English used is primarily British English, with some American English influences. The local colloquial dialect of English is known formally as Singapore Colloquial English (though it is more commonly called "Singlish"), and has many creole-like characteristics, having incorporated much vocabulary and grammar from various Chinese dialects, Malay, and Indian languages. Singlish is basically identical to Manglish (the English dialect of Malaysia), and is the usual language on the streets, but is frowned upon in official contexts, and this matter has been brought up in recent years in the Parliament and the ruling party. English used among the population generally became more widespread after the implementation of English as a first language medium in the Singapore education system in 1980. Mandarin Chinese is the second most commonly-spoken language among the Singaporean Chinese population. It became widespread after the start of the Speak Mandarin campaign during 1980, which aims to make Mandarin the common speech tongue among the Chinese in Singapore. In 1990s, effort was taken to target the English-educated Chinese. Colloquially (on street), the Mandarin in Singapore is spoken in a mixed way similar to Singlish, in which Mandarin is often mixed with other Chinese dialects, English or Malay words. The accent of Mandarin Chinese language spoken in Singapore is largely influenced by Chinese dialects such as Hokkien, Cantonese, Teochew etc and in comparison to the standard Beijing accent, it has no curl-up tone, exhibiting a Chinese accent unique only in Singapore. Culture Singapore is a small and relatively modern amalgam of an indigenous Malay population with a third generation Chinese majority, as well as Indian and Arab immigrants with some intermarriages. There also exist Eurasian and Peranakan (known also as 'Straits Chinese') communities. Singapore has also achieved a significant degree of cultural diffusion with its unique combination of these ethnic groups, and this has given Singapore a rich mixture of diversity for its young age. One of the prime examples is in Singaporean cuisine, often a cultural attraction for tourists. The English used is primarily British English, with some American English influences. The local colloquial dialect of English is Singlish, which has many creole-like characteristics, having incorporated vocabulary and grammar from various Chinese dialects, Malay, and Indian languages. Singlish is spoken commonly on the streets, but the government frowns upon its use in official contexts. English became widespread in Singapore after it was implemented as a first language medium in the education system, and English is the most common language in Singaporean literature. Singapore has several ethnic neighbourhoods, including Little India and Chinatown. These were formed under the Raffles Plan to originally segregate the immigrants, but now have a diverse patronage whose main intentions are to either eat or buy something specific to that culture. Many places of worship were also constructed during the colonial era, a practice encouraged by the British to promote religious tolerance. Sri Mariamman Temple, the Masjid Jamae Mosque and the Church of Gregory the Illuminator are among those that were built during the colonial period. Work is now underway to preserve these religious sites as National Monuments of Singapore. The policy for the primarily commercial ethnic neighbourhoods stands in contrast to the housing policies of the Housing and Development Board. |
Singapore is a small and relatively modern amalgam of Chinese, Malay, Indian and European immigrants, the culture of Singapore expresses the diversity of the population as the various ethnic groups continue to celebrate their own cultures while they intermingle with one another. For example, one can find a Malay wedding taking place beside a Chinese funeral at a void deck, on the ground floor of a HDB apartment block. This can be said to be due to the policies of the HDB which tried to make sure all public housing have a diverse mix of races. However, Singapore has achieved a significant degree of cultural diffusion with its unique combination of these ethnic groups, and has given Singapore a rich mixture of diversity for its young age.
Singapore is a multi-religious country, the roots of which can be traced to its strategic location; after its declaration as a port, a wide variety of nationalities and ethnicities from places as far as Arabia immigrated to Singapore. More than 40% of the Singaporeans adhere to Buddhism, the main faith of the Chinese population of Singapore. Other Chinese are followers of Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity, including Catholics. Christians constitute about 14% of the population of Singapore. Most Malays are Muslims, who constitute about 15% of the population, while most Indians are Hindus, constituting 7%. There is also a sizable number of Muslims and Sikhs in the Indian population.
In general, English tends to be the language spoken widely in the business, education and government sector of Singapore. But colloquially, the Singaporean also speaks a diverse and mixed language that can involve English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil, depending on the circle one is associated with, the age group, the race and the location.
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