The Straits Times
Woman dies after being trapped under fallen tree
People at the park tried to lift the tree off her but failed; cutting equipment used to extricate her
Eyewitnesses said they heard a loud crack just before the 20m-tall Araucaria excelsa tree, which had a girth of 1.3m, fell yesterday morning at Marsiling Park, pinning Ms Loke Xiao Li, 38, under it. About 10 people at the park tried to lift the tree but were unsuccessful. Part of the tree fell into the lake. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
Ms Loke s body being carried out of the park. Singapore Civil Defence Force officers used cutting equipment to extricate her after she was trapped under the tree, but she was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic.ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
February 12, 2021
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Whether or not you love city life , being on a travel lockdown might have been tough for the last year . Many started hiking the moment the circuit breaker ended, but if you’re not one strenuous activity, don’t worry.
Singapore is, after all, the Garden City. With the Lunar New Year coming up – also known as the spring festival to the Chinese – there’s no better time to check out our beautiful, accessible gardens. Here are our favourites.
1. National Orchid Gardens, Singapore Botanic Gardens
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Here, you’ll find a peaceful respite from the hubbub of city life. With over 1000 species of orchids and 2000 hybrids on display, The Botanic Gardens has been growing orchids since 1859, the year of the garden’s founding.
Where To Eat This Valentine s Day 2021
This year s a funny one, with Valentine s Day clashing with Chinese New Year celebrations. But just for one day, treat the love of your life to a romantic and delish feast at one of these restaurants!
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Let Tablescape at Park Hotel City Hall take you and your partner through the romantic rollercoaster that led up to your first date! Their Valentine s Day menu ($168++ per couple). Each dish is a playful culinary tribute to the feelings we ve all had when we are in love. Think creations like Undercover, a codfish brandade that is a cheeky hat-tip to the modern habit of checking out your date s socials. Add ev
February 06, 2021
National Museum of Singapore
So, the tickets for the Singapore-Hong Kong flights are in limbo again or cost a small fortune (probably your entire year’s coffee’s worth). But, as they say, where there’s a will, there’s a way.
Chinese New Year is around the corner, and there’s definitely going to be less visiting this year no thanks to the daily a cap of eight unique visitors per household per day.
If you ever find yourself finishing up your CNY visitations early, here’s showing you the many things to do in our beautiful island country, as you make your bookings on the right credit card and earn rewards, points and cashback, instead of stuffing yourself with pineapple tarts at home.
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Having a relaxing meal with your special someone while surrounded by lush greenery is, indeed, romantic. Not only is the feeling of being in the middle of a garden soothing, but it also provides some gorgeous views.
The Ginger Garden Dining Group has put together a Valentine’s Night you won’t forget, comprising a seven-course Couple Sharing dinner menu. Start with Freshly Baked Bread, Goats Cheese Mousse and House Smoked Salmon.
Next are the proteins, with Organically Farmed Lacto Chicken Breast, Pan Roasted Tooth Fish and Slow Roasted Blackmore Rump Cap. To end the meal, The Halia will provide a Sweet Basket To Go for couples who might want to end the night with a short picnic in the Singapore Botanic Gardens.