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ISSUE 3 GETTING AROUND
The MRT Mass Rapid Transport The Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) is one of the most common form of public transport in Singapore. It is also the most foolproof way to travel around Singapore - with stations at almost every landmark. The network runs the width and length of Singapore and the frequencies of train arrivals are usually 3 to 6 minutes. Do be mindful that the train carriages will be packed like sardines during peak hours (8am to 9am and 5pm to 7pm)
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The Bus Bus services are operated by SMRT and SBS Transit and services supplements the MRT network into the smaller neighbourhoods. Fares
Price ranges from $1 to $3 depending on the distance to your destination. You may purchase standard tickets
to travel at bus interchanges and MRT stations or choose to pay in cash - on change will be given! If you want to save some money or will spend more time travelling in Singapore, we recommend the EZlink card (for both MRT and Bus services). Multiple transfers (up to 5) can be done without extra cost.
TIP #1: Remember to tap your card when you alight from the bus! TIP #2: For SBS fares: http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/transport/trpt_lrt_fares.aspx TIP #3: For SMRT fares: SMRT Fares: http://www.smrt.com.sg/Trains/Fares.aspx
IMPT: Directio ns can be fou nd at
www.gothere .sg
The Taxi When all else fails, flag a taxi! You can do this by finding them at the nearest taxi stand, or along the side of the road. Warning: Not all taxi drivers know their way around Singapore, so always
ask if they know your destination before boarding.
Taxi fare starts at $3.40 and runs at 20 cents per 400m. There will be additional cost incurred during peak hours, taking a cab from the City area, Airport and after midnight.
TIP #1: Blue, yellow or red color cabs are the best! White and black limousine
cabs costs more!
TIP #2: The nearest MRT to Pre-stay: Chinatown MRT, North East (Green)
Line. For Global Village: Bayfront MRT, Circle (Yellow) Line.
TIP #3: For rates: http://www.cdgtaxi.com.sg/commuters_services_rates.mvn
Beware!!
Singapore - The Fine City In Singapore, many bad habits can become offences. To remain safe, just take note of the following: No littering Trash bins are located almost everywhere and please dispose
your rubbish into the bins and not on the floors. Penalty: S$300 to S$1,000.
No Jaywalking Traffic lights, overhead and underground walkways are almost
everywhere. For your own safety, please use them. Penalty: S$50 to S$500.
No Smoking - at least not everywhere You may smoke at designated areas. Smoking is
banned indoors or under shelters, at the bus stops and 5 metres from the entrance of shopping malls and MRT stations. Penalty: S$300 to S$800.
Expense s Water From S$1.50
Water / Snacks / Soft Drinks From S$2.00
Local Delicacies From S$3.00
Beer From S$8.00
Fast Food From S$6.00
Main Course / Cafes From S$10.00
Cigarettes From S$10.00
Singlish Singlish - Singapore’s answer to English. Singlish is the result of the multi ethnic demographics with a combination of English with various languages such as Mandarin, Malay, Hokkien, Cantonese, Teochew and Tamil. Singlish is used to shorten speech and enhance exclamation and good Singlish is always short and sweet! Commonly used Singlish terms: Alamak! “Oh no!” “Oh my!” “Oh my god!” Where got? Its not.. or Denying (e.g. Where got light? = there’s no light) Can Meh? “Are you sure?” “Is it really possible?” Bo Jio! Why didn’t you invite me?” Jialat! Something bad and beyond hope Boleh Possible For more help in understanding how we speak, watch: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL628057AFAA6B47EA Season 1)
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or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjoAiAV50ds&list=PL628057AFAA6B47 EA&index=1 (Singlish Lesson) or http://worksingapore.com/articles/live_8.php (Decoding Singlish)