Going to KL and Singapore
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Hey all,
I'm leaving for KL and Singapore in a couple of weeks for a couple of weeks.
Any places of interest and events?
Yup, its gonna be a short vacation. It would be nice if I can learn something while I am there.
Thanks for the help guys and gals.
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Have you been here before?
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Potong Pasir is not under PAP, that's something worth learning.
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sentosa
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Originally posted by ditzy:Potong Pasir is not under PAP, that's something worth learning.
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Go here
http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/index.html
http://www.geographia.com/malaysia/kualalumpur.html
otherwise get someone to show your around. -
Well.. what do u expect to be able to learn? I don't think u can benefit much if you stay within the downtown, except of course, how to keep everything looking new n shiny.
Me thinks what is worth looking at is Singapore as a socio-political experiment: the result of the willingness to wipe the slate clean n build from the foundation (no matter the cost), whilst constantly holding the seams of potential disaster.
Look at our urban planning and housing estates especially, ironically it is one of the world's most direct manifestations of 19th/20th Century modernist planning philosophy. The garden city, self-contained satellite towns; apartment blocks with public space at the ground level (void deck), roof top gardens etc... (look up Le Corbusier)
See how we are different and the same, decide for yourself if we have done well so far, or have we lost too much of our humanity in pursuit of plastic perfection...
MOst of all... try our food! -
Yes, I have been to KL and Singapore. The last time was about 10 years ago.
I can vaguely remember what's good to eat though. It would be nice to try it again.
Been to Sentosa and had a great day there.
Entertainment (ie. best lounges/bars)? -
learn somethin in singapore??
hw about seein the difference between the rich and poor?
the place we live in...
the place we hang out...
our daily lives...
is dat considered somethin to learn???
or historical sites???
s'pore river...
kranji war memorial...
fort canning park...
pulau blakang mati... (sentosa)
etc...
places of interest???
esplanade...
fountain of wealth...
changi airport...
night life at boat quay/central mall/etc...
orchard...
things to ride...
buses as it is frequent, not like other countries...
trains...
best of all...
learn our language!!!
Singlish lah!!! -
There are places in Kuala Lumpur that you should never go. Some part of Kuala Lumpur is more dangerous than Singapore.
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no offence but when was kl ever safer than singapore? =\
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Let's just say a part of KL is a no-no place and another part is a very nice place with nice people...Originally posted by d0ug:no offence but when was kl ever safer than singapore? =\ -
Yes, this is great.Originally posted by NuTcRaCk:learn somethin in singapore??
hw about seein the difference between the rich and poor?
the place we live in...
the place we hang out...
our daily lives...
is dat considered somethin to learn???
or historical sites???
s'pore river...
kranji war memorial...
fort canning park...
pulau blakang mati... (sentosa)
etc...
places of interest???
esplanade...
fountain of wealth...
changi airport...
night life at boat quay/central mall/etc...
orchard...
things to ride...
buses as it is frequent, not like other countries...
trains...
best of all...
learn our language!!!
Singlish lah!!!
Carry on and mind giving me some specifics.
I don't exactly know how am I going to get from KL to Singapore. But, I'm sure I will figure that out once I arrive in KL.
Best place to shop for Electronics (specifically cameras?)
I do remember, you guys have a great train system. I believe, I will be living around Orchard Road?
Yes, I heard about "Singlish". I may try it once I am there.
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Care to explain about some parts of KL being "dangerous"?
I don't think "dangerous" as in LA and/or New York is it? -
While you're strolling around, someone comes up to you and asks for your wallet. When you look down, you see a knife in his hand. Then the kanina terus run away after you hand him your wallet.Originally posted by CanadianBornChinese:Care to explain about some parts of KL being "dangerous"?
I don't think "dangerous" as in LA and/or New York is it? -
if u want to spend less on transport, take a bus from KL to Singapore. but i won't suggest that if you u not used to long distance bus rides. take a plane maybe.Originally posted by CanadianBornChinese:Yes, this is great.
Carry on and mind giving me some specifics.
I don't exactly know how am I going to get from KL to Singapore. But, I'm sure I will figure that out once I arrive in KL.
Best place to shop for Electronics (specifically cameras?)
I do remember, you guys have a great train system. I believe, I will be living around Orchard Road?
Yes, I heard about "Singlish". I may try it once I am there.
electronics in malaysia is as if not more expensive than stuff in singapore. in singapore, try sim lim square and funan digitallife mall. but let me warn you. sim lim square merchants do cheat people. esp foreigners.
moving around singapore is quite a breeze..
and singlish, you will pick it up as u travel around here lah.. -
I read ya.Originally posted by aku1b0d0:While you're strolling around, someone comes up to you and asks for your wallet. When you look down, you see a knife in his hand. Then the kanina terus run away after you hand him your wallet.
Same goes to every city. One needs to be street-smart.
Anyways, which part of the city are you referring to?
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welcome to singapore! -
Great, thanks for the heads up.Originally posted by R3SsH|n:if u want to spend less on transport, take a bus from KL to Singapore. but i won't suggest that if you u not used to long distance bus rides. take a plane maybe.
electronics in malaysia is as if not more expensive than stuff in singapore. in singapore, try sim lim square and funan digitallife mall. but let me warn you. sim lim square merchants do cheat people. esp foreigners.
moving around singapore is quite a breeze..
and singlish, you will pick it up as u travel around here lah..
How long is the bus ride if I were to take the bus from KL to Singapore? What bus company do you suggest (something luxurious would be awesome).
Is taking the train a possible solution? Will it be any faster or slower? I have only a week in Singapore.
Great, I will check it out. Can I bargain in Singapore just like in KL?
Any lounges/bars/clubs you highly recommend?
Hey, thanks for all your help. -
not yet. but thanks in advance.Originally posted by SGpork:
welcome to singapore!
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Nothing much... Try not not visit the club and pub..
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Are you kidding me? Why?Originally posted by soulwinner:Nothing much... Try not not visit the club and pub..
Any "Gwai Lo" hangout spots? (Although its the norm here). Any place cool, fun and to just chill w/ Singaporeans. -
foreign devils!!Originally posted by CanadianBornChinese:Are you kidding me? Why?
Any "Gwai Lo" hangout spots?
Although its the norm here.
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the last i remember was around 4-6 hours on average. there are alot of bus companies for u to take, something luxurious u have to look around at the bus station when u are there..they have plenty of bus companies for u to choose.Originally posted by CanadianBornChinese:Great, thanks for the heads up.
How long is the bus ride if I were to take the bus from KL to Singapore? What bus company do you suggest (something luxurious would be awesome).
Is taking the train a possible solution? Will it be any faster or slower? I have only a week in Singapore.
Great, I will check it out. Can I bargain in Singapore just like in KL?
Any lounges/bars/clubs you highly recommend?
Hey, thanks for all your help.
for train, i not sure if they have train direct from KL to singapore or vice versa, u have to ask the rest.
u can bargain in singapore at some places. sim lim square can bargain wan...things like food cannot bargain.
try MOS at clark quey, st james power station at habourfront or zouk at Mohammed Sultan. -
You have to go to Seremban by KTM first.Originally posted by R3SsH|n:for train, i not sure if they have train direct from KL to singapore or vice versa, u have to ask the rest.