The writer of this article is SERIOUSLY delusional.
XXX, 23, took it upon herself to seek out the easiest way for shoppers to get to the Suntec City Mall. Here's her report:
"I noticed the 'The vanishing customer' picture of a deserted Suntec on STOMP yesterday, and decided to check it out for myself like any hardcore shopper would!
From now till when they unblock the roads next week, the easiest way to get to Suntec by foot: instead of walking from City Hall, take the shortcut from Bugis mrt instead! This route via Shaw Tower and the overhead bridge across nicoll highway is a godsend! It takes about 10-15 mins max, so shop away my fellow STOMPers! Don't let a little extra security stop you from having your daily shopping fix!
The usual Citilink entrance, has been closed off to the public. The link bridge from Marina Square is also open only to a select few, no prizes for guessing who!
The main entrance of Suntec, where Balaclava and Starbucks are, has been blocked off, which means if you attempt to walk to Suntec from City hall, then good luck to you!
Most pedestrians are using this route now: from city hall mrt, they walk through Citilink, and exit from the Marina Square underpass, then from there, they cross the road to Milennia Walk before FINALLY arriving at Suntec. No surprise that most people give up on making that walk!
But I was shocked to see a relatively normal lunchtime crowd when i entered the main part of the shopping centre! People were still window-shopping and having their lunch as per normal. Maybe they've also found the shortcut!
PS. The tightened security, complete with menacing looking guards, ambulances, and barbed wire, perfectly complements the warm and smiley 4 Million Smiles campaign, don't u agree?
"PERFECTLY COMPLIMENTS MY ASS. What would you think if you see people smiling happily walking around barbed wires? Either their facial muscles froze or we got a nation of smiley brainwashed citizens.