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| SPOTLIGHT OPENS AT WESTGATE, JURONG EAST |
SPOTLIGHT WESTGATE
Level 3 Westgate, 3 Gateway Drive, Singapore 608532
Australian retail giant, Spotlight, known for its fabrics, craft and homeware products, opened its second store in Singapore early this month on 10th November 2018, Saturday. The store is located on the third floor of the Westgate mall and it spans a total of 16,000 sq.ft in area.
To celebrate the opening, Spotlight gave away free Pillows to the first 200 visitors to the store in addition to games, giveaways, activities, face painting, balloons and more! It was a fun-filled day for families!
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| Mega Sale at Spotlight Westgate's official launch |
Close to 300 people queued at Westgate mall for the opening of Spotlight’s second store. The first person in line started queuing as early as 6 am and the queue grew up to 300 people.
Products such as the 'Living Space' Gumball Ottomans and Memory Foam pillows were flying off the shelves and had to be constantly restocked.
Even though Spotlight's newest outlet may not be as big as the main store in Plaza Singapura, Orchard Road (near Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station), they still have a wide variety of products available owing to the new modernized layout that is relatively more compact. I was there at the launch that day and I was shocked to see so many customers there. I overheard an aunty saying "finally there's one in the West." I believe it was a good call for Spotlight to open an outlet on the West side of Singapore, making it more convenient for "Westies" like me to get our household products with ease.
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338 Mini-Buffet Catering Set that was ordered via Foodline.sg
Recently, I ordered 338 Catering's mini-buffet set via Foodline.sg on the 14th July 2018 for 25 pax for my #KAVIEL25 birthday party. I am really happy that the food quality, service as well as the quantity provided to me was really good. I was shocked to see that the spread itself for just 25 pax was quite a lot. The food was well-packed, presentable and arrived promptly at the specified timing that I requested. My guests really enjoyed the food a lot. It was indeed a good recommendation by one of foodline.sg's representative. 338 Catering was also one of the top 3 caterers for the day and it seems that they hold the spot most of the time as they are one of the most highly reviewed caterer of all time on foodline.sg.
My overall experience with 338 Catering was really awesome and I would definitely recommend this caterer to all of you out there. They were really accommodating and were willing to make some amendments to my orders accordingly so that it could suit my preference and requirements.
It's really simple to order from them - simply just log on to foodline.sg, create an account, search for 338 catering and choose a suitable mini-catering set that can suit your needs. Individual dishes may differ for different sets and you may select between a few choices for each category of items. Some caterers like 338 catering may also allow some minor changes to the order, however additional charges may be incurred accordingly.
If you're searching for a halal caterer, wedding caterer and etc, you may proceed on to search on their website to find a suitable caterer that can fit your requirements. The website is very user-friendly and you can navigate between different buffet categories, and caterers easily. Check out the individual caterer's reviews to understand more about their food quality before deciding on the caterer that you'll like to order from.
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One of the many reasons why you should order from Foodline.sg?
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The process of ordering is very simple and easy. There are even dedicated customer service representative that will call you to liaise with you so that they can convey the specific requirements of your order to the respective caterers accordingly.
I believe at this stage you still may be quite sceptical in regards to the authenticity of the website. No worries, as I had quite a pleasant experiencing ordering from them. It's my second time ordering from them this year and I was quite pleased with the service as well as the food that
Foodline.sg has recommended.
Moreover, even with such a streamlined process, I still believe most of you will feel that it is still mind-wrecking to choose a proper caterer for your event, especially on a website that has a vast amount of caterers available for you to choose from.
Fret not, as there are recommendations and customer reviews available on their website to look through before you decide on your preferred choice of caterer. The customer service representative will also gladly assist you with your problems by recommending the correct choice of set-up, caterer and food type to suit the event and venue that you are hosting.
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| Customer Reviews available for every single caterer found on Foodline.sg |
Most of us value the importance of reviews, as it gives us a ballpark estimate on how well a particular caterer fairs. With this in place, you'll be able to choose the right caterer so that everyone will not be disappointed when the food comes. Foodline.sg has streamlined their website to take into account the buyer's needs, which I must say is very detailed and informative.
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| "If in doubt, just order from them," says an authentic reviewer on the 11th July 2018 for 338 Catering |
With the ability to read through authentic customer's reviews and caterer's rating before making a decision on which caterer to pick, you'll be able to easily choose the right caterer to do the job for you. I believe that Foodline.sg will do thorough checks and sweeps on poorly rated caterers to ensure that the choices available online is reliable and good.
If a particular caterer is not up to standards, the reviews will definitely show how badly they fair. This will enable you to avoid these caterers, which I believe will definitely be removed from the website if bad reviews persists. This is to ensure the best customer satisfaction experience will be provided to you at least.
I am really glad that we now have such an amazing portal to order food for our events and parties. The user-friendliness and the convenience that this portal has provided us is commendable and appreciated. We no longer have to send in multiple e-mails to several caterers at once, just to get the right quote and catering service we desire. Therefore, I really appreciate that
Foodline.sg has taken into account every single detail when creating this platform, allowing us to order food from caterers with ease.
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What is this cash reward all about? FoodLine offers all FoodLine customers a cash reward of $5-$10 when you leave a review for the caterer after your event. The cash reward will be transferred to the bank account that you have specified.
Can I order catering on behalf of an organization via FoodLine? Will I be entitled to the cash reward? Yes, you can and you’ll still be entitled to cash rewards.
Will the cash rewards be indicated on the invoice? As the cash rewards are offered to you by FoodLine.sg, the caterer's invoice will not indicate it.
How to claim a cash reward? After your event has passed, login to the Cash Reward page to leave a review. On the review page, indicate your bank account details and the cash reward will be transferred to you within 3-5 working days.
When is the latest I have to claim the cash reward? Your cash reward will expire 6 months after your event date. For example, if your event date is on 1st May, then the last day to claim the cash reward will be 31st Oct.
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With every purchase on FoodLine, you'll be able to earn FoodLine (FL) Points, which can be used to offset future payments.
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For online payments, FL Points can be used to offset the price directly.
For cash/cheque payment, FL Points can be used to increase your cash reward!
So how do I use the FL Points I earned? The following listed questions are what you should look out for in relation to Foodline Points (FL Points)
Use your FL Points on the ordering pages
Are FL Points added on top of cash rewards and other promotions on FoodLine? Yes, FL Points are added on top of cash rewards, and other promotions on FoodLine.
Can I use FL Points to offset my online payment on FoodLine? Yes, FL Points can be used to offset your online purchases.
If my order is cancelled /rejected, how many days will the refund of my FL Points take? The refund is usually immediate or within 2 working days from order rejection/cancellation.
Can I transfer FL Points to my friend's account? No, FL Points cannot be transferred from one account to the other.
How much are FL Points worth?
1. For online payment, 100 FL Points is equal to $1.
2. For other forms of payment, 100 FL Points is equivalent to $1 cash reward
How many FL Points can be used per order? You can use your FL Points to claim up to 10% of the order amount, capped at $100.
Example 1: For order amount of $200, the maximum FL Points you can use is 2,000 FL Points (worth $20 <- 10% of $200)
Example 2: For order amount of $2000, the maximum FL Points you can use is 10,000 FL Points (worth $100 <- 10% of $2000 capped at $100)
If I just ordered 1 order but is pending merchant to accept the order, can I use the FL Points for the 2nd order? As the first order may have yet to be accepted, you cannot use FL Points for the 2nd order.
When do I receive FL Points? Usually, within 30 days after your order has been completed, you will receive your FL Points. After you have submitted your order, you will be informed of FL Points which you can expect to receive when your order is completed. Your order is deemed completed usually 30 days after the caterer has collected payment from you, or when you have submitted a review and invoice for your order.
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| Indonesia's Hot Deals is back in 2018- travel to Indonesia at a fraction of the usual cost |
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| Book your tickets to Batam as it's only a ferry ride away from harborfront ferry terminal. Tickets are available at attractive rates as shown below |
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| A quick getaway: arrive at Batam within an hour. |
If you're interested in enjoying a short getaway, I'll definitely recommend Batam as it takes only approximately 40-75 minutes to travel there. You wouldn't have to worry about transit between flights just to reach a particular place in Indonesia. Therefore, it's not only convenient but also affordable, a perfect getaway without having to burn a big hole in your pocket.
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| Stay at Planet Holiday Hotel, which costs approximately ~ >$60/night for a deluxe room (*pricing might differ according to booking period) |
Jl. Raja Ali Haji, Sei Jodoh. Batam, Kepulauan Riau, Batu Ampar, Batam Island, Indonesia, 29432 - Very good location - View location on the map here
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| Planet Holiday Hotel & Residence's Deluxe Room Interior |
Spacious room with chairs to enjoy a cup of tea while you're in the room. This one of the many available hotels available out there but my experience there was rather pleasant and I'll definitely recommend you staying there.
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| Planet Holiday Hotel & Residence's Deluxe Room Desk |
Different hotels in Indonesia has different amenities, facilities and room design to cater to all of your needs. The Planet Holiday Hotel's Deluxe room comes with a desk that gives you the workspace you need to clear off your outstanding work. An important feature that most hotels should have, but some smaller rooms may not have sufficient space for one.
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| Planet Holiday Hotel's Other Necessities |
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| Planet Holiday Hotel's Toiletries |
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| Planet Holiday Hotel's Breakfast Buffet |
A buffet spread of local Indonesian delights is available during breakfast hours, as long as you have complimentary breakfast tagged to your room booking. Similarly, with most hotels, there's an egg booth that you'll be able to request for your preferred choice of eggs. Other than that, you'll have other staple foods that are equally as flavourful and interesting. There are some local delights that are often seen elsewhere, and can only be tasted in Indonesia itself.
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| Shop for Indomie noodles in Indonesia as they have numerous interesting flavours that you don't usually see in other countries |
Haha! I'm not advocating all of you guys out there to indulge in unhealthy food like maggie mee, but I guess it's no harm trying out these noodles once in a while as people around me, especially my fellow Indonesian friends told me that the ones found there, tastes more delicious due to the supposed higher levels of MSG found in the noodles.
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| Get dazzled by the spectacular view of the Barelang bridge. Capture the perfect shot from a special spot that's located at the side of one end of the Barelang bridge. |
A tip when taking a picture of such size is to always find a distant spot that enables you to capture the entire object of interest, as for this instance, it's the bridge. Always do sufficient research before heading down to a particular location. For example, if you're heading down to take a photo of yourself with Mount Fuji, it's wiser to head a few kilometres away to take a picture of yourself with it.
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| Barelang bridge |
Jump for joy at the entrance of the bridge - at your own risk. Do not attempt to do so when there's heavy traffic along the bridge. This is another interesting shot that can be taken during the non-peak period. The array of bridge supports give it a rather futuristic shot.
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| Explore and spend quality time relaxing at Tunjuk island (Pulau Tunjuk Batam, Pulau Tunjuk, Subangmas, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia). |
Spend some quality time away from your electronic gadgets and bond with your loved ones on a relaxing island that is just a boat ride away - situated few kilometres away from Batam This island has only been recently opened to the public, with permission from the locals living there. The island is really clean, and it's the perfect island to even host some events and parties with your loved ones.
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| Take some Instagram-worthy shots at the island's jetty |
Take some "Fabulous" shots at the jetty while enjoying the amazing view and the wonders of a quiet island that's away from the urbanized areas that we're so accustomed to. I heard that there's a nice shipwreck at the other side of the island that you should visit to get an up close and personal shot with an uncommon wreckage scene that hasn't been cleared out.
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| Get a first-hand experience of the culture and the livelihood of the locals in Indonesia that has minimal connections to the technological society. |
At this island, you'll not only be given the chance to appreciate nature more as it's an island that's not urbanized, you'll also be able to revert back to a time where technology is not within our reach. Interactions with the locals there will give you more insights on the happiness that one can attain, even without being surrounded by technology.
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| Try out some recreational activities at this island - The activities can be easily arranged with the numerous tour agencies available out there |
Snorkelling, fishing, water skiing and wakeboarding can be easily enjoyed with your family and friends at this peaceful island. Enjoying such fun activities here with your loved ones is not only romantic but also provides you with the privacy that most of us would like to have at least. The island is good for a family day-trip getaway to enjoy the sun, sand and the sea. There's currently no accommodation available on the island but you'll be able to easily hire a powerboat or a traditional boat to take you to and fro between different islands.
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| Other than interacting with the locals, you'll also be able to check out the kampung stilt houses that line the coastal areas. |
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| Kampung tuck shops filled with interesting local delights, snacks and sweets |
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| Get some insights on the lifestyle of children and the different activities and games that they play on a daily basis |
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| Indulge in local seafood delights that's freshly caught there |
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| Chilli Crab - tasted more like curry crab but the meat was fresh and still tasted really good. Different restaurants may have their own style of cooking this dish |
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| Fried Fresh Prawns - battered with some garnishing |
I personally felt that fresh prawns like the ones sold here are better served boiled and not fried. However, it still tasted really good and I believe the locals love their dishes fried. I believe you may also request for the dishes there to be cooked to your preference.
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| Kang Kong - a vegetable dish that's cooked with lots of sambal chilli |
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| Gong-Gong, Pearl Conch - a type of sea-snail that's tasty when eaten fresh or grilled |
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| Indulge in local seafood delights that's freshly caught there |
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| Shop at Nagoya Mall |
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| Purchase some locally made clothing |
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| Pamper yourself with some Foot Reflexology Massage and/or Aromatherapy Oil Massage and Thai Massage at Sawadika, Nagoya Mall, Level 3 |
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| Overall Massage Experience Rating: 8.5/10 |
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| Sawadika Price List |
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| Lie down comfortably while indulging in an awesome yet affordable massage |
For the price that we're paying, I believe that Indonesia is one of the places that I would recommend you guys out there to enjoy a short getaway with your family and friends. The food there is not only affordable but the message there is a lot cheaper than that in Singapore. You could basically head for a massage every day without worrying that you might burn a big hole in your pocket.
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| Hot Deals Program 2018's Savings Chart, as well as a rough overview of the official launch event of Hot Deals Program 2018, illustrated below |
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| Mr Arief Yahya, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia |
According to the Telegraph (2017), Indonesia is in one of the top 20 fastest growing travel destinations in the world. This owes to the governments' dedication towards enhancing the country's tourism industry with the aim of boosting Indonesia's economy. A substantial amount of money has been set aside by the government to promote the country's tourism industry so that more people are given insights into the true beauty of Indonesia. Numerous scenic spots that have not been made available to the masses are now gradually opened to the public. This is done to not only allow tourists to visit and experience different culture and tradition, but also provides businesses for the locals, especially for those who are rarely connected to the current technological society.
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| Mr Arief Yahya, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia - his presentation on "Hot Deals 2018" |
With this in mind, the government sets to hit 20 million arrivals by 2019. A goal that is not farfetched due to it being able to progressively achieve the set targets each year. The boosting of the economy will foresee a shift in Indonesia's economy to become more stabilized due to a better balanced economical infrastructure that does not only rely on just one or two sources for its gross income.
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| Numerous overseas media representatives, reporters, locals and other officials attended the launch this year at the ballroom of Planet Holiday Hotel |
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| "To the goals, we all seek, is the ones we shall reach!" |
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| Why not explore the wonders of Indonesia together with your friends? You might even get to make new friends along the way! |
