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SGIFF Junior Explorers: picking the film and combo ticket for relaxed screenings
Choose one of three Junior Explorers films by running time and rating, then buy a $20 combo ticket per adult and child, and…
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Travel
Kelong boat tour, Singapore History Gallery or Chinatown night market: pick one anchor
STB's 2026 awards name one kelong boat tour; Visit Singapore describes two more. Match one to a curiosity, then verify before paying.
Wine and Dine
Ticketed dinners: the per-person cost after the session fee
How to price ticketed dinners: take the all-in total from the offer's page, divide by people and by hours, then read the terms…
Local Delights
Halal certificate checks: MUIS certified list vs Muslim-friendly labels
Only MUIS can issue a Singapore halal certificate, certification is voluntary, and each scheme shows which premises or products it is issued to.
Food
Singapore food and beverage sales fell 1.6% — which segments are growing?
SingStat's August 2026 food and beverage sales fell 1.6 per cent, but fast food outlets and caterers grew. How to read the segments.
Property
15-month wait-out period removed: what decides your HDB resale flat eligibility
One clock has gone, not the checklist: disposal of your landed home, a valid HFE letter at two points and owner-occupation still gate…
Homes and Decor
Balcony rules: private enclosed space covers and MCST clearance
For non-conservation strata homes, blinds can be allowed at balconies without planning permission from URA; a private enclosed space cover needs MCST clearance.
Business
NEA’s incubation stall programme: what a 15-month subsidised hawker stall costs
The 15-month subsidised hawker stall halves rent for nine months, but not every cost, and the tender route suits some concepts better.
Productivity and Life Hacks
Self-emptying robot vacuum dock: robot vacuum maintenance for small flat floor space
Read the dock's self-emptying interval and the robot vacuum maintenance list on the manufacturer's own page, then count the jobs left each year.
Money Mind
Credit card interest vs HDB mortgage: what one spare cash pot buys
Rank your card balance, instalment plan and HDB mortgage by what each costs a year, then check the saving survives your cash buffer.