June 2015

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NEWS
18 June15
New choices and things to do, buy and try UPFRONT
A second cable-car line on Sentosa opens this month, crossing the
island from Merlion Station to Imbiah Lookout Station and over to
Siloso Point. Not only does the line link Sentosa’s attractions, but
the views of jungle, sea and sand are pretty special too. Buy a Sky
Pass for rides on both the Mount Faber and the new Sentosa lines.
KOALA FEVER
In case you were on the moon
when they arrived, you may have
missed the news that not one, but
four cuddly koalas are holidaying
at Singapore Zoo for six months.
The foursome jetted in from their
home at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
in Brisbane, Australia, and will no
doubt charm thousands of visitors
with their celebrated cuteness. Chan,
Idalia, Paddle and Pellita are a 50th
birthday gift to Singapore, marking
50 years of diplomatic relations
between the two countries.
CAN, LAH!
One of the highlights on
the Singapore Memory
Project’s monthly calendar
of activities is Lingo Lingo
Where You Go. This session
explores the origins of
Singlish with a talk by Shawn
Tan and a screening of J
Team Productions’ humorous
jaunt down memory lane.
Events continue through
to August in celebration
of Singapore’s 50 years.
25 July from 1pm to 3pm.
Level 5, Imagination Room,
National Library Building.
TRIO OF DINOS
Three sauropod dinosaurs are
the gargantuan headline fossils at
Singapore’s latest museum, which
opened in April. These beasts roamed
the earth 150 million years ago,
and their remains are among the
thousands of artefacts displayed in the
cavernous Lee Kong Chian Natural
History Museum, which is devoted to
biodiversity and natural heritage. It’s
brilliant for a day out with the kids, but
do remember to buy tickets in advance
from Sistic (and select a 90-minute slot for your visit); tickets aren’t available at the door.
National University of Singapore, 2 Conservatory Drive.
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