Acoustic Diary

acoustic identification presents

ACOUSTIC DIARY

a guide book accompanying digital acoustic diary, find out detailed information of places with soundmark in Singapore

acoustic identification presents

ACOUSTIC DIARY

a guide book accompanying digital acoustic diary, find out detailed information of places with soundmark in Singapore

CONTENTS

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Arab Street

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New Bridge Centre Level 2

3

Masjid Sultan

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Pagoda Street

5

Rumah Makan Minang Pte

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People’s Park Centre

7

Shophouses Outside Masjid Sultan

57

People’s Park Complex Food Centre

59

Outside People’s Park Complex

9 Bugis

61

Sri Mariamman Temple

11

Albert Centre

63

Tong Ya Coffeeshop

13

Bugis Junction Water Fountain

65

Yong Gallery

15

Bugis+ Arcadia

17

Bugis+ Level 7 Outdoor Space

67

Clarke Quay

19

Bugis Street

69

Central Fountain Square

21

Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple

71

Clarke Street

23

National Library

73 Gmax

25

Parkview Square

75

27

Raffles Hospital

77 Zirca

29

Sri Krishnan Temple

31

Changi Airport

33

Terminal 2 Arrival Hall

35

Read Bridge

79

Geylang Serai

81

Geylang Serai Market

Terminal 3 Lift

83

Little India

37

Terminal 3 Skytrain

85

Depavaali Festival Village

39

Terminal 3 Water Fountain

87

Market Opposite Serangoon Centre

89

Masjid Abdul Gafoor

41 Chinatown

91

Mustafa Centre

43

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

93

Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple

45

China Square Central

95

Tekka Centre Level 1

47

Chinatown Complex Hawker Centre

97

Tekka Centre Level 2

49

Chinese Opera

99

Marina Bay

153

Southernmost Point of Continental

101 Casino

Asia

103

Water fountain

155

105

Orchard Road

157 Others

I107

setan Supermarket

159

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ION Basement 2 MRT Hall

161 Bus

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ION Escalator

163 Construction

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ION Lift

165 MRT

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ION Art Gallery

167 Rain

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Ngee Ann City Kinokuniya

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119

Ngee Ann City Water Fountain

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Paragon Toys ‘R’ Us

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In Front of Mandarin Gallery

125

Cathay Cineleisure Orchard Timezone

127 Sentosa 129 Candylicious 131 Casino 135

In Front of Universal Studios

137

Lake of Dreams

139

Malaysian Food Street

141

Merlion Plaza Linkway

143

Merlion Plaza

145

Palawan Amphitheatre

147

Palawan Beach Shower Area

149

Sentosa Monorail

151

Siloso Beach

Universal Studios Singapore

Asian Koel

Traffic Light

ARAB STREET

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Marker Place with sound

1. Masjid Sultan 2. Rumah Makan Minang Pte 3. Shophouses Outside Masjid Sultan

Buildings Roads

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MASJID SULTAN

Masjid Sultan or Sultan Mosque is one of the famous mosque located in Arab Street area, also known as the landmark of Kampong Glam.

The building itself was reconstructed in the late 1920s.

Location 3 Muscat Street Singapore 198833 Operating Hours 09.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m., 14.00 p.m. to 16.00 p.m. daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space place to worship Soundmark in space Muslim prayer Date recorded 9th November 2012 Time recorded 12.05 a.m.

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RUMAH MAKAN MINANG PTE

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Drop by Rumah Makan Minang to experience nasi padang (Minangkabau cuisine), a staple food from Indonesia.

Rumah Makan Minang is always crowded during lunch and dinner time, thanks to their delicious food and reasonably price.

Location 18 Kandahar Street Singapore 198884 Operating Hours 8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space place to eat Soundmark in space ice cream seller, people and kids talking Date recorded 9th November 2012 Time recorded 11.10 a.m.

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SHOPHOUSES OUTSIDE MASJID SULTAN A row full of shophouses with varities of shops located just outside the Masjid Sultan.

Clothes, accessories, souvenirs, food, bars, and many other shops to drop by.

Location 3 Muscat Street Singapore 198833 Operating Hours variant

Type of space outdoor Purpose of space entertainment, shopping, place to hang out and chill Soundmark in space tourists speaking, shopkeeper promoting, people talking Date recorded 9th November 2012 Time recorded 11.01 a.m.

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BUGIS 1.

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Albert Centre Bugis Junction Water Fountain Bugis Plus Arcadia Bugis Plus Level 7 Outdoor Space Bugis Street Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple National Library Parkview Square Raffles Hospital Sri Krishnan Temple

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ALBERT CENTRE

Previously was located next to Bugis MRT, Albert Centre hawker centre offers varieties of food to choose from.

Location 270 Queen Street Singapore 180270 Operating Hours 8.00 a.m. until late daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space place to eat Soundmark in space people talking and eating, people selling food Date recorded 2nd November 2012 Time recorded 2.37 p.m.

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BUGIS JUNCTION WATER FOUNTAIN

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An outdoor water fountain located near Bugis Junction’s outdoor stage. Kids happily play around the water fountain during the hot days.

Location 200 Victoria Street Singapore 188021 Operating Hours 10 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily

Type of space outdoor Purpose of space resting and relaxing place Soundmark in space water fountain, people walking and talking Date recorded 2nd November 2012 Time recorded 3.46 p.m.

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BUGIS+ ARCADIA

Thinking of dancing or racing with your friends? Or maybe impress someone with your gaming skill? Have fun in Arcadia with different kind of arcade machines available to play.

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Location #05-04-06 Bugis+ 201 Victoria Street Singapore 188067 Operating Hours Sun to Thu – 11.00 a.m. to 22.30 p.m.

Fri to Sat - 11.00 a.m. to 01.00 a.m.

Type of space indoor Purpose of space entertainment and gaming Soundmark in space arcade machines, people playing games Date recorded 2nd November 2012 Time recorded 3.12 p.m.

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BUGIS+ LEVEL 7 OUTDOOR SPACE

Need a space to breathe from the crowded Bugis? A small garden on top of Bugis+ provides a great place to relax and enjoy the view of Bugis, take a walk around to release your stress.

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Type of space outdoor

Location Level 7 Bugis+ 201 Victoria Street Singapore 188067 Operating Hours 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily

Purpose of space resting and relaxing space Soundmark in space wind Date recorded 2nd November 2012 Time recorded 3.19 p.m.

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BUGIS STREET

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Location 200 Victoria Street Singapore Operating Hours 11.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily

Type of space indoor

Street full of shops, it is the largest street shopping centre in Singapore. Competitive price and unique items make Bugis Street a place you must visit in Singapore.

Purpose of space entertainment and shopping place Soundmark in space television and background music, people walking and talking, people selling things Date recorded 2nd November 2012 Time recorded 2.47 p.m.

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Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple is a famous place for all Buddist to worship the Chinese Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin. The temple itself was built in 1884. It has a lot of visitors.

Location 178 Waterloo Street Singapore 187964 Operating Hours 6.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Type of space indoor Purpose of space place to worship Soundmark in space people praying and talking Date recorded 2nd November 2012 Time recorded 2.28 p.m.

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KWAN IM THONG HOOD CHO TEMPLE

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NATIONAL LIBRARY

The largest collection of books available in here, National Library. A place where you can borrow and read books. The quiet ambience lets you focusly read and enjoy your books.

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Location 100 Victoria Street Singapore 188064 Operating Hours Mon to Sun – 10.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Closed on Public Holidays

Type of space indoor Purpose of space studying and reading books Soundmark in space Flipping pages, book placed, people talking softly Date recorded 2nd November 2012 Time recorded 3.19 p.m.

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PARKVIEW SQUARE

One of the most expensive office building in Singapore, Parkview Square has quite a number of statues and sculptures placed in the open plaza. The open plaza itself is a nice place to rest and relax with greeneries, decorations, and water fountain.

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Location 600 North Bridge Road Singapore 188778

Type of space outdoor Purpose of space resting and relaxing space Soundmark in space water fountain, wind, people talking Date recorded 2nd November 2012 Time recorded 4.02 p.m.

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RAFFLES .

HOSPITAL

Owned by Raffles Medical Group, Raffles Hospital offers varieties of healthcare services. Raffles Hospital provided 24 hour emergency services, Raffles Medical, Specialist Clinic, and also Traditional Chiese Medicine.

Location 585 North Bridge Road Singapore 188770

Type of space indoor Purpose of space place for healthcare Soundmark in space people talking, television, footsteps, doors, hospital trolley Date recorded 2nd November 2012 Time recorded 3.54 p.m.

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SRI KRISHNAN TEMPLE

Sri Krishnan temple was built in 1870. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Krishna (one of the Hindu God).

Location 152 Waterloo Street Singapore 187961 Operating Hours 06.00 a.m. to 14.30 p.m. and 17.30 p.m. to 21.00 p.m. daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space place to worship Soundmark in space wind, background hindu music Date recorded 2nd November 2012 Time recorded 2.22 p.m.

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C H A N G I A I R P O R T

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Terminal 2 Arrival Hall Terminal 3 Lift Terminal 3 Skytrain Terminal 3 Water Fountain

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TERMINAL 2 ARRIVAL HALL

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People come and go, some are looking for the person coming out from the gate.

Location Changi Airport Terminal 2 60 Airport Boulevard Singapore 819643

Type of space indoor Purpose of space waiting for arrival Soundmark in space people talking, luggage, voice annunciator, footsteps, sensor system Date recorded 9th November 2012 Time recorded 4.41 p.m.

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TERMINAL 3 LIFT

Going up and down, with this fast man-made technology, you can travel between floors.

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Location Changi Airport Terminal 3 65 Airport Boulevard Singapore 819663

Type of space indoor Purpose of space transportation between floors Soundmark in space voice annunciator, machinery sound, people talking Date recorded 9th November 2012 Time recorded 6.25 p.m.

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Skytrain interlinking terminal 1, 2, and 3. It helps traveller in Changi Airport to explore airport, especially during their waiting time for departure and transit.

Location Changi Airport Terminal 3 65 Airport Boulevard Singapore 819663

Type of space indoor Purpose of space transportation between terminals Soundmark in space people talking, voice annunciator, train machine sound Date recorded 9th November 2012 Time recorded 5.01 p.m.

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TERMINAL 3 SKYTRAIN

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TERMINAL 3 WATER FOUNTAIN

A water fountain located in the centre of Terminal 3 Basement to help people relax and rest around it.

Location Changi Airport Terminal 3 65 Airport Boulevard Singapore 819663

Type of space indoor Purpose of space resting and relaxing space Soundmark in space water fountain, people talking Date recorded 9th November 2012 Time recorded 6.16 p.m.

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CHINATOWN

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Buddha Tooth Relic Tmple China Square Central Chinatown Complex Hawker Centre Chinese Opera New Bridge Centre Level 2 Pagoda Street People’s Park Centre People’s Park Complex Food Centre People’s Park Complex Sri Mariamman Temple Tong Ya Coffeeshop Yong Gallery

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3

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12 1 4 11 Marker Place with sound Buildings Roads

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BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC TEMPLE

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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is one of the famous attraction in Chinatown. It is an important landmark due to the rich cultural and historical value.

Location 288 South Bridge Road Singapore 058840 Operating Hours 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space place to worship Soundmark in space prayers, Buddhist bell Date recorded 12th November 2012 Time recorded 3.41 p.m.

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An open space between shophouses and offic buildings, where there is water fountain and some space to sit down and relax.

CHINA SQUARE CENTRAL chinatown

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Location 18 Cross Street Singapore 048423

Type of space outdoor Purpose of space resting and relaxing space Soundmark in space water fountain, construction Date recorded 12th November 2012 Time recorded 2.24 p.m.

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CHINATOWN COMPLEX HAWKER CENTRE

Situated on the second floor, the hawker centre always crowded during lunch time. After lunch time, few stalls start to close down their shops and only left few stalls.

Location 335 Smith Street Singapore 050335

Type of space indoor Purpose of space place to eat Soundmark in space people talking, trays and plates Date recorded 12th November 2012 Time recorded 3.09 p.m.

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CHINESE OPERA

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Location 335 Smith Street Singapore 050335 Operating Hours temporary

Chinese opera is an art involving different methods of performing art to deliver a story which is normally based on true stories or famous legend and myth.

Type of space indoor Purpose of space entertainment Soundmark in space musical instrument, actors and actress Date recorded 12th November 2012 Time recorded 3.32 p.m.

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NEW BRIDGE CENTRE LEVEL 2

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Looking for Chinese Music Cds and Movies? Head down to the New Bridge Centre Level 2. Thousands of titles to choose for, you might even found your favourite singer.

Location 336 Smith Street Singapore 050336 Opening Hours 9.30 a.m. to 9.15 p.m. daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space entertainment and shopping place Soundmark in space television and music from cd player, people talking, footsteps Date recorded 12th November 2012 Time recorded 3.05 p.m.

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PAGODA STREET

Shop at Pagoda Street, a long street market with different kind of shops open until night and always crowded.

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Location Pagoda Street Singapore

Type of space outdoor Purpose of space entertainment, shopping, and place to eat Soundmark in space tourist talking, people talking, shops and stalls, footsteps, sales person, background music from shops, luggage Date recorded 12th November 2012 Time recorded 4.21 p.m.

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PEOPLE’S PARK CENTRE

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People’s park centre is a shopping centre located at the heart of Chinatown. People said it was the first shopping centre built.

Location 101 Upper Cross Street Singapore

Type of space indoor Purpose of space entertainment, shopping, and place to eat Soundmark in space people talking, background music from shops, footsteps, sales person Date recorded 12th November 2012 Time recorded 2.47 p.m.

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PEOPLE’S PARK COMPLEX FOOD CENTRE chinatown

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People’s Park Complex Food Centre is a large hawker centre that is always crowded, especially during lunch time.

Location 32 New Market Road Singapore 050032

Type of space indoor Purpose of space place to eat Soundmark in space people talking, plates and trays, footsteps, kid running and crying Date recorded 12th November 2012 Time recorded 2.55 p.m.

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PEOPLE’S PARK COMPLEX

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Street market under the tent located just outside the people’s park complex. The goods being sold always differ from time to time.

Location 1 Park Road Singapore 059108

Type of space outdoor Purpose of space place to shop Soundmark in space sales person, people talking Date recorded 12th November 2012 Time recorded 4.30 p.m.

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SRI MARIAMMAN TEMPLE The oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, Sri Mariamman Temple was founded in 1827.

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Location 244 South Bridge Road Singapore 058793 Operating Hours 7.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Type of space indoor Purpose of space place to worship Soundmark in space tourist talking Date recorded 12th November 2012 Time recorded 3.59 p.m.

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TONG YA COFFEESHOP

Enjoy a cup of coffee with traditional kaya toast made by the coffeeshop uncle.

Tong ya coffeeshop has traditional taste and the building itself was built more than 50 years ago.

Location 36 Keong Saik Road Singapore Opening Hours Mon to Fri – 11.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., 5.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.

Sat and Sun – 11.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., 5.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.

Type of space indoor Purpose of space place for coffee Soundmark in space people talking, cups, mixing coffee, plastic bags, coins, coffeeshop uncle Date recorded 12th November 2012 Time recorded 3.21 p.m.

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Drop by Yong Gallery to check out awesome artwork of calligraphy and handcrafted wood carving made by Calligraphy Master Yong Cheong Thye and Wood Carving Master Cheh Kai Hon.

Location 260 South Bridge Road Singapore 058809 Opening Hours Mon to Fri - 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Closed on Sat and Sun

Type of space indoor Purpose of space Calligraphy and wood carving shop Soundmark in space A person carving, bird in the cage Date recorded 12th November 2012 Time recorded 3.50 p.m. chinatown

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YONG GALLERY

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CLARKE QUAY

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Central Fountain Square Clarke Street Gmax Read Bridge Zirca

Buildings Roads Land and Water Border

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CENTRAL FOUNTAIN SQUARE

Situated at the central part of Clarke Quay, it is admired and enjoyed by people who are sitting at the bar around it or even passerby.

Location Clarke Quay Singapore

Type of space outdoor Purpose of space beautifying and relaxing space Soundmark in space water fountain, people talking, background music Date recorded 14th November 2012 Time recorded 9.43 p.m.

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CLARKE STREET

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Lines of bars, restaurants, and clubs along Clarke Street.

It is the most popular night spot in town and always lively during night

Location Clarke Street Clarke Quay

Type of space outdoor Purpose of space entertainment, place to eat, drink, and dance Soundmark in space music from bars, people talking Date recorded 14th November 2012 Time recorded 9.42 p.m.

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GMAX

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Want to have some adrenalin rush? Gmax is the perfect ride, located at Clarke Quay, you can hear people screaming and passerby will stop and watch how fun it is.

Location Clarke Quay Singapore 179024 Opening Hours 2.00 p.m. until late, daily

Type of space outdoor Purpose of space entertainment Soundmark in space people screaming, people talking Date recorded 14th November 2012 Time recorded 10.29 p.m.

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READ BRIDGE

Enjoy the view of Singapore River from the Read Bridge, sometimes there is also street buskers around the bridge. You will hear the sound of the river and the river cruise passing by underneath the bridge.

Location Clarke Quay Singapore

Type of space outdoor Purpose of space crosses Singapore River Soundmark in space water, wind, background music and people talking Date recorded 14th November 2012 Time recorded 9.50 p.m.

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ZIRCA

One of the famous nightclub in Singapore located at Clarke Quay. Zirca was first opened on 27 November 2008.

Location 3c River Valley Road Singapore 179022 Opening Hours 10.00 p.m. to 4.30 a.m.

Type of space indoor Purpose of space Entertainment, place to drink and dance Soundmark in space background music, people talking Date recorded 14th November 2012 Time recorded 10.13 p.m.

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GEYLANG SERAI Geylang Serai Market

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GEYLANG SERAI MARKET

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Geylang Serai Market offers you Malay and Indian taste. It is a wet market where peopl buy groceries.

Location 15 Geylang Serai Singapore 409215 Opening Hours 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space shopping daily necessities Soundmark in space sales person, music from radio, people talking, birds, plastic bags Date recorded 12th November 2012 Time recorded 12.14 p.m.

12.16 p.m. geylang serai

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LITTLE

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Deepavali Festival Village Market Opposite Serangoon Centre Masjid Abdul Gafoor Mustafa Centre Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple Tekka Centre Level 1 Tekka Centre Level 2

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DEEPAVALI FESTIVAL VILLAGE

Deepavali Festival Village is a street market set up to celebrate Deepavali’s Day. Walk inside to find more decorations and stuffs for Deepavali preparation.

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Type of space indoor Purpose of space entertainment, shopping Soundmark in space people talking and bargaining, background traffic, popped balloon, background music, tourists talking Date recorded 8th November 2012 Time recorded 10.43 a.m.

Location Campbell Lane Singapore Opening Hours temporary

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MARKET OPPOSITE SERANGOON CENTRE

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A temporary street market located just opposite the Serangoon Centre, it offers you variety of Indian clothing to celebrate Deepavali’s day.

Location Opposite Serangoon Centre Serangoon Road Singapore Opening Hours temporary

Type of space indoor Purpose of space entertainment, shopping Soundmark in space background music, people talking Date recorded 8th November 2012 Time recorded 11.23 a.m.

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MASJID ABDUL GAFOOR little india

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Masjid Abdul Gafoor is recognized by its unique sundial decoration on the main entrance, which are composed of Arabic calligraphy with the names of prophets.

Location 41 Dunlop Street Singapore 209369 Opening Hours 8.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space place to worship Soundmark in space prayers Date recorded 8th November 2012 Time recorded 12.51 p.m.

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MUSTAFA CENTRE

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Location 145 Syed Alwi Road

Type of space indoor

Singapore 207704 Opening Hours 24 hours daily

Purpose of space shopping daily necessities Soundmark in space background music, cash register, people talking Date recorded 8th November 2012 Time recorded 11.09 a.m.

Mustafa Centre was established in 1971, it has developed to a shopping cenre since then. Here, you can find any kind of goods, from daily necessities, electronics, and much more.

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SRI VEERAMAKALIAMMAN TEMPLE

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One of the oldest temple in Singapore, the chief deity of Sri Veeramakaliamman temple is a powerful goddes and destroyer of evil.

Location 141 Serangoon Road Singapore 218042 Opening Hours 8.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. daily

little india

Type of space indoor Purpose of space place to worship Soundmark in space prayers, bells Date recorded 8th November 2012 Time recorded 12.00 p.m.

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TEKKA CENTRE LEVEL 1

little india

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Tekka food centre is located at level 1 part of Tekka centre.

The food centre offers varieties of food, mostly are Indian and Malay food.

Location 665 Buffalo Road Singapore 210665 Opening Hours 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space place to eat Soundmark in space People talking, sales person, plates Date recorded 8th November 2012 Time recorded 10.32 a.m.

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TEKKA CENTRE LEVEL 2

Tekka shop centre at level 2 provides garment and clothing mainly for Malay and Indian customer.

Location 665 Buffalo Road Singapore 210665 Opening Hours 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space shopping Soundmark in space people talking, shopkeeper preparing to open shop Date recorded 8th November 2012 Time recorded 10.36 a.m.

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M A R I N A

B A Y

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Marker Place with sound

1. Casino 2. Water Fountain

Buildings Roads Land and Water Border

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CASINO

Location The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands 2 Bayfront Ave Singapore 018972 Opening Hours 24 hours daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space entertainment, place to gamble Soundmark in space casino machine, people talking, music and sound effects, announcement Date recorded 10th November 2012 Time recorded 8.38 p.m.

marina bay

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Recently built only, the Marina Bay Sands Casino has attracted a lot of visitors and tourists. It is the largest casino in Sgingapore.

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WATER FOUNTAIN

Water fountain located at the central part of The Shoppes at Marina Bay sands. The water fountain show starts every 2 hour.

Location The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands 2 Bayfront Ave Singapore 018972

Type of space indoor Purpose of space beautifying and relaxing space Soundmark in space water fountain, people talking, background music Date recorded 10th November 2012 Time recorded 9.45 p.m.

marina bay

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marina bay

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ORCHARD ROAD

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Cathay Cineleisure Orchard Timezone In Front of Mandarin Gallery ION Art Gallery ION Basement 2 MRT Hall ION Escalator ION Lift Isetan Supermarket Ngee Ann City Kinokuniya Ngee Ann City Water Fountain Paragon Toys ‘R’ Us

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CATHAY CINELEISURE ORCHARD TIMEZONE

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Need a game to relieve stress? Looking for a place to have fun with your companions? Afraid not, visit the Timezone at Cathay Cineleisure Orchard. It has varieties of arcades to choose. With different kind og arcades and each of them has their own unique sound, varieties of fun sounds are collected here.

Location #04-04 Cathay Cineleisure Orchard 8 Grange Road Singapore 239695 Opening Hours Sun to Thu – 10.00 a.m. to 10.30 p.m.

Fri, Sat and eve of H – 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 a.m.

Type of space indoor Purpose of space entertainment Soundmark in space arcade machines, people playing games, people talking and laughing Date recorded 30th October 2012 Time recorded 6.49 p.m.

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IN FRONT OF MANDARIN GALLERY

Location 333A Orchard Road Singapore 238897

Type of space outdoor Purpose of space pedestrian pathway Soundmark in space Mynahs, traffic, crowd talking, footsteps Date recorded 30th October 2012 Time recorded 6.41 p.m.

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Enjoy the view of Orchard Road outside the Mandarin Gallery while walking. Sometimes street performance and exhibitions happens here. If you look to the sky after the sun sets, you will notice a lot of mynahs flying in the sky. There are thousands of them chirping which make the acoustic space richer. orchard road

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ION ART GALLERY

Location ION Orchard 2 Orchard Turn Singapore 238801 Opening Hours 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

Type of space indoor Purpose of space art appreciation, exhibition Soundmark in space footsteps, air conditioner sound, television, people talking Date recorded 30th October 2012 Time recorded 4.27 p.m.

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Visit the ION Art Gallery where you can get inspired and relaxed while enjoying the art exhibition. The calm ambience lets you experience art to the fullest.

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ION BASEMENT 2 MRT HALL

Advertisements playing on the screens, keep repeating over and over again. Passersby either look at it or busy with their own business. An underpass connecting ION and MRT and also to another shopping mall nearby.

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Location ION Orchard 2 Orchard Turn Singapore 238801 Opening Hours 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space underpass connecting buildings Soundmark in space footsteps, advertisement sound, people talking Date recorded 30th October 2012 Time recorded 4.05 p.m.

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Transporting people between floors for them to reach their destinations. A machine that has helped us in our daily life.

ION ESCALATOR

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Location ION Orchard 2 Orchard Turn Singapore 238801 Opening Hours 8.00 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space transportation between floors Soundmark in space footsteps, machinery sound, people talking, background music Date recorded 30th October 2012 Time recorded 4.08 p.m.

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“Doors opening... Doors closing....� Transporting people between floors for them to reach their destinations. It informs us every time we reach our destination with its voice annunciator.

Location ION Orchard 2 Orchard Turn Singapore 238801 Opening Hours 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.

Type of space indoor Purpose of space transportation between floors Soundmark in space footsteps, machinery sound, people talking, button pressed, elevator doors opening and closing, elevator voice annunciator Date recorded 30th October 2012 Time recorded 4.13 p.m.

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ION LIFT

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ISETAN SUPERMARKET

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いらっしぁいませ! (pronounced irrashaimase) Means welcome in Japanese.

Isetan supermarket is a supermarket located at Shaw House. It is mainly targeted for Japanese customer. You can find different kind of Japanese food imported from Japan with different kind of special stalls every week.

There are a lot of Japanese customers and few of the staffs are Japanese too. Listen to different conversation with variant of languages, the cooking stall, the chopping knife, cash registers, etc.

Location Shaw House 350 Orchard Road Singapore 238868 Opening Hours 10.00 a.m. to 9.30 p.m.

Type of space indoor Purpose of space shopping daily necessities Soundmark in space cash registers, people talking, cooking utensils, trolleys, Japanese customers, tourists, plastic bags, background music Date recorded 30th October 2012 Time recorded 3.47 p.m.

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NGEE ANN CITY KINOKUNIYA Location #04-04 Cathay Cineleisure Orchard 8 Grange Road Singapore 239695 Opening Hours Sun to Thu – 10.00 a.m. to 10.30 p.m.

Fri, Sat and eve of H – 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 a.m.

Type of space indoor Purpose of space entertainment Soundmark in space arcade machines, people playing games, people talking and laughing Date recorded 30th October 2012 Time recorded 6.49 p.m.

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One of the largest bookstore in Singapore, Kinokuniya originated from Japan where they expanded their branches in Singapore. The bookstore itself has different kind of books besides Japanese books. It has attracted not only Japanese, but also Singaporean and even tourists.

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NGEE ANN CITY WATER FOUNTAIN

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Tired of walking?

Take a rest near the water fountain in Nge Ann City. Besides beautifying the interior design, it also functions as a place for people to relax and rest while listening to the sound of the water flowing.

Location B2 Ngee Ann City 391 Orchard Road Singapore 238873 Opening Hours 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space resting and relaxing space Soundmark in space water fountain, people talking and eating, footsteps, crowd Date recorded 30th October 2012 Time recorded 5.29 p.m.

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PARAGON TOYS ‘R’ US

A wonderland, a place where all kids always dream of.

Evoking our memories of childhood, where we used to play. Toys all over the place, a fun place to shop.

Location #06-12/18 Paragon 290 Orchard Road Singapore Opening Hours 10.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space entertainment and shopping toys Soundmark in space footsteps, toys, toys advertisement, people talking, kids talking Date recorded 30th October 2012 Time recorded 5.57 p.m.

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Candylicious Casino In Front of Universal Studios Lake of Dreams Malaysian Food Street Merlion Plaza Linkway Merlion Plaza Palawan Amphitheatre Palawan Beach Shower Area Sentosa Monorail Siloso Beach Southernmost Point of Continental Asia Universal Studios

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CANDYLICIOUS

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Craving for sweets? Visit candylicious, where all kind of candies and chocolates being sold here.

Location Resorts World Sentosa 26 Sentosa Gateway, #01225-230 Singapore 098138 Opening Hours 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space place to shop sweets Soundmark in space people talking, kids laughing and running, mini trolley, background music, ice cream seller Date recorded 11th October 2012 Time recorded 5.50 p.m. sentosa

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Opening Hours 24 hours daily

Type of space indoor Purpose of space place to gamble Soundmark in space casino machine, people talking, music and sound effects Date recorded 11th October 2012 Time recorded 5.37 p.m.

CASINO sentosa

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Casino at Resorts World Sentosa not only giving you an enjoyable gaming experience but also Singapore local cuisine. From slots machine to table game, the staffs are 24 hour available to assist you. sentosa

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IN FRONT OF UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

The famous icon of Universal Studios, the Universal Studios globe located just few metres away from the Universal Studios entrance gate. It is famous for people to take photos with it.

Type of space outdoor Purpose of space entertainment and resting space Soundmark in space people talking, background music, tourists talking Date recorded 11th November 2012 Time recorded 5.20 p.m. sentosa

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LAKE OF DREAMS A large water fountain can be found right after you alight at waterfront station. Another famous spot for tourists to take a picture at.

Type of space outdoor Purpose of space resting and relaxing space Soundmark in space water fountain, people talking Date recorded 11th October 2012 Time recorded 5.16 p.m.

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MALAYSIAN FOOD STREET

Recently opened, the Malaysian Food Street offers you varieties of authentic Malaysian food. The ambience brings you the feeling of the nostalgic old town with the well decorated interior.

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Type of space indoor Purpose of space place to eat Soundmark in space people talking, cooking utensils, plates Date recorded 11th November 2012 Time recorded 5.14 p.m.

Opening Hours Mon, Tue, and Thur – 11.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

Fri and Sat – 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.

Sun – 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

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MERLION PLAZA LINKWAY sentosa

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Merlion Plaza Linkway to Resorts World Sentosa and Sentosa Boardwalk, where there are few fine dinings along the road, there are also few places to sit and rest.

Type of space indoor Purpose of space linkway between Merlion and World Resorts Soundmark in space arcade machines, people playing games, people talking and laughing Date recorded 11th November 2012 Time recorded 5.00 p.m.

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MERLION PLAZA

Stop by Imbiah Station to get to the Merlion Plaza. Merlion plaza is an open space area with few small fountains placed before the Merlion.

Here, a lot of people taking pictures as Merlion is the icon of Singapore.

Type of space outdoor Purpose of space recreation, resting and relaxing space Soundmark in space water fountain, footsteps Date recorded 11th November 2012 Time recorded 5.00 p.m.

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PALAWAN AMPHITHEATRE

Explore the nature of animal intelligence at Palawan Amphitheatre. Where you can encounter the animals and know about them more.

Type of space indoor Purpose of space entertainment, relaxing space Soundmark in space birds chirping, tourists talking, background music and bus Date recorded 11th November 2012 Time recorded 3.14 p.m.

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PALAWAN BEACH SHOWER AREA sentosa

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Kids running and shouting, playing with water on the hot sunny days. Parents enjoy seeing them having fun. A place to have fun with your families, where you can relax at the cafe around the area while watching your kids playing from far.

Type of space outdoor Purpose of space entertainment, relaxing, refreshing space Soundmark in space water splashing, people talking, kids running and shouting, background music Date recorded 11th October 2012 Time recorded 2.49 p.m.

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SENTOSA MONORAIL

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Opening Hours 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.

Type of space indoor An important part of Sentosa island, Sentosa monorail helps you travel around the island. From one station to another station.

Purpose of space transportation between stations in Sentosa Soundmark in space tourists talking, people talking, kids talking, voice annunciator, train machine sound Date recorded 11th October 2012 Time recorded 6.05 p.m.

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SILOSO BEACH

Do you like to have fun on the beach? Well, Siloso beach might be just for you. Head down to Siloso beach where there are cool bars and reastaurants along the beach, volleyball matches, people relaxing on the beach, and few attractions around.

Type of space outdoor Purpose of space recreation, relaxing space Soundmark in space ocean waves, wind, people talking, kids shouting Date recorded 11th November 2012 Time recorded 4.31 p.m.

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The border of continental Asia lies on a tiny islet at the Palawan Beach. Cross over the bridge to get to the islet and enjoy the view

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SOUTHERNMOST POINT OF CONTINENTAL ASIA Type of space outdoor Purpose of space recreation, relaxing space Soundmark in space wind, ocean waves Date recorded 11th November 2012 Time recorded 2.57 p.m.

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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

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Welcome to Universal Studios, a new themepark arrived in Singapore not long ago.

Enter inside to experience the thrilling and enjoyable attractions and rides. There are also special events such as Christmas, Halloween Night, and many others.

Location 8 Sentosa Gateway Singapore 098269 Opening Hours variant

Type of space indoor and outdoor Purpose of space entertainment Soundmark in space background music, people screaming Date recorded 27th October 2012 Time recorded 1.43 a.m.

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ASIAN KOEL

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Asian Koel can be found islandwide in Singapore. It is a member of Cuculiformes, an order of the birds.

Bus, a vital transportation in Singapore are available throughout the land.

As a developing country, construction can be found everywhere in Singapore.

Date recorded 17th November 2012

Date recorded 14th November 2012

Date recorded 14th November 2012

Time recorded 6.18 a.m.

Time recorded 9.32 p.m.

Time recorded 9.32 p.m.

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MRT

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TRAFFIC LIGHT

Besides bus and taxi, MRT is another public transport option available in Singapore.

Singapore is a humid city, sometimes it is sunny, sometimes it is raining. Always keep an umbrella with you.

When you want to cross the road, always press the traffic light button.

Date recorded 8th November 2012

Date recorded 14th November 2012

Date recorded 8th November 2012

Time recorded 2.19 p.m.

Time recorded 5.00 p.m.

Time recorded 11.19 a.m.

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