Food & Lifestyle news in Leng Kee Road Singapore
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Samsung Singapore holds first Galaxy Walkathon at The Kallang with over 610 participants
Samsung Electronics Singapore held its first Galaxy Walkathon on Sept 13 at The Kallang, drawing more than 610 participants. The 5km walk supported the Singapore Heart Foundation's heart health movement and celebrated SG61, with participants clocking 6.1 million steps. Samsung will donate to the foundation and the event is part of a multi-year partnership with The Kallang Group to promote active living through technology.
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Johor coconut sellers see smaller hot-weather sales boost as Singapore supply grows
Fruit sellers in Johor Bahru say hot weather has lifted coconut sales, but the increase is far smaller than in past years because coconuts are now more readily available in Singapore. One seller, Tie Kian, says he now moves about 100 coconuts a day, down from 200 to 400 during hot spells six or seven years ago, as Singaporean customers no longer need to cross the border.
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ST Rosyam Mart opens 10th branch in Tampoi
ST Rosyam Mart opened its 10th branch at Paragon Market Place in Tampoi, Johor Bahru yesterday. The 24-hour wholesale and retail supermarket offered deals from as low as 8 sen and aims to open nine more branches in Johor within five years.
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Crystal Jade shutters Great World outlet, third closure this year
Crystal Jade has closed its Hong Kong Kitchen outlet at Great World mall in Singapore, its third outlet closure in 2026 after Hillion Mall and Suntec City. The company says the move is part of a review of its operations and outlet network, and that affected staff were offered redeployment. Fifteen outlets remain across its six brands.
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Spottiswoode Park residents vote to spend $188,000 on estate upgrades
Residents of Spottiswoode Park in Singapore have chosen three estate improvement projects worth $188,000 under the country's first participatory budgeting trial. The winning ideas, picked from 162 proposals and put to a vote in July, are themed void deck furniture, a reflexology pebble path and stone seats. Construction is expected to start in late 2026 after tenders are called.
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Kulai pizzeria runs dough classes to build children's confidence
At Qulai Pizza in Kulai, owner Shahril Aman runs morning pizza-making sessions where children knead and shape their own dough before baking it in a wood-fired oven. The programme, which grew from parents' requests, also welcomes children with special needs and aims to build confidence and coordination.
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Kampong Gelam Festival held for the first time on 12-13 September
The Kampong Gelam Festival (KGF) was held for the first time on 12 and 13 September in Singapore's Kampong Gelam district, organised by the Malay Heritage Centre with local stakeholders. Themed 'Through the Eras', the two-day festival featured traditional Malay percussion performances, Nusantara heritage booths, workshops and traditional games for children.
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RTS Link expected to lift Johor Bahru food trade but may raise prices for locals
Retail food markets in Johor Bahru are preparing for more business when the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link starts in January 2027, with Singaporean grocery shoppers expected to increase footfall. A consumer association leader warns the demand could push up prices for local shoppers, while an academic says the impact should be manageable.
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Resorts World Sentosa's Festival Of Thrills returns until Nov 1
Resorts World Sentosa has brought back its Festival Of Thrills, running until Nov 1 across the resort. Highlights include the 14th edition of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Singapore on selected nights from 25 Sep to 1 Nov, a Minions live show, the Into The Glowcean experience at Singapore Oceanarium, and motorsport-themed activities at Weave.
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Moutai House to open at Fullerton Waterboat House in October
Southeast Asia's first Moutai House will open at the Fullerton Waterboat House in Singapore at the end of October. The three-storey venue will hold the region's largest Moutai collection, a birth-year vintage selection, a Michelin-starred Imperial Treasure restaurant and a Nutmeg & Clove rooftop bar.
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110 join 5km family walk at East Coast Park for Singapore's 61st National Day
About 110 people took part in a 5km family walk at East Coast Park on August 9 to mark Singapore's 61st National Day. The event was organised by the Ngee Ann Polytechnic Alumni Association, PSA Crescent Student Association and the Walk2Meet walking group. Breakfast and commemorative caps were given to participants at the end.
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McDonald's holds Piknik Famili Terbesar at Pengkalan Chepa and Pantai Batu Buruk
McDonald's Malaysia held its Piknik Famili Terbesar @ Mekdi at two East Coast locations, Pengkalan Chepa in Kelantan and Pantai Batu Buruk in Terengganu, on 5 September. The event offered free meals, traditional games, a children's fashion show and the Mekdi mascot, and introduced the new Ayam Goreng McD Rasa Ori menu.
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adidas Outlet sale at Johor Premium Outlets, 11-13 September: 40% off two selected items
The adidas Outlet Store at Johor Premium Outlets is holding a three-day sale from 11 to 13 September 2026, offering 40% savings when shoppers buy two selected items. The offer applies only to selected products and comes with terms and conditions, so shoppers are advised to check eligibility before paying. It is aimed at shoppers in Johor and anyone planning a weekend trip to the outlet centre.
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Kavimalai's Beach Road Poetry Walk held at East Coast Park
Kavimalai's 'Beach Road Poetry Walk' took place at East Coast Park in Singapore last Saturday (Sept 5) from 5pm to 9pm. About 55 people, including members of the public, poets, writers and junior college students, joined the event, which began with a 5km walk before open-air poetry readings and discussion.
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Thai label Gentlewoman to open first Singapore store at 313@Somerset on Oct 15
Thai fashion label Gentlewoman will open its first Singapore outlet on Oct 15, 2026, at 313@Somerset on Orchard Road. The Bangkok-founded brand, known for its canvas tote bag, says it plans to expand further in Singapore.
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Cef Bob steps down as operator of Rahsia Bidadari kopitiam after five months of losses
Celebrity chef Shahrizal Salleh, known as Cef Bob, has relinquished his role as the main tenant and operator of the halal kopitiam Rahsia Bidadari at Alkaff Crescent. The premises has been renamed Seng Kee Kopitiam after just five months of operation due to continued financial losses, negative feedback over smoke from a satay stall, and a tenant leaving abruptly.
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Tampines brick-faced HDB blocks to be painted over to fix seepage, drawing heritage criticism
An eight-block HDB project at Tampines Street 45, known for its exposed brick facade, is slated for a repair-and-paint exercise to address water seepage. Residents are voting on three colour schemes until Sept 13, while some residents and heritage advocates oppose painting over the distinctive brickwork entirely.
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Cinnabon to close last Singapore outlet at Ion Orchard on Sep 22
Cinnabon will close its last Singapore outlet at Ion Orchard on September 22, ending its latest chapter in the country. The announcement was made via Instagram on Tuesday. The brand's earlier outlets at Raffles City Shopping Centre and Jewel Changi Airport have already closed.
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Hot weather and haze cut hawker centre crowds by up to 30 per cent
Singapore's recent hot weather and haze have reduced foot traffic at public hawker centres, with stall owners reporting business drops of 20 to 30 per cent. Some vendors are considering wearing masks and reducing supplies if conditions worsen. The air pollution index across the country ranged from 70 to 88, considered moderate.
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Man earns S$80 returning bottles collected from dormitories to Tampines recycling machine
A 40-year-old Filipino worker in Singapore has earned close to S$80 by collecting and returning beverage bottles and cans to a BCRS machine in Tampines. He collects the items at his dormitory at night and says he wants to help keep the environment clean.
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Ministers, MPs, football legends join Goals For Good 2026 charity match
The Goals For Good 2026 charity event was held on September 5 at CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School in Singapore. Ministers, Members of Parliament, and national football legends participated in a friendly match to support CHIJ Sanctuary for Children.
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Woman disrupts Bugis restaurants, claims to be 'God', stops traffic
A woman has been causing disturbances along Liang Seah Street in Bugis, allegedly harassing staff at nearly 20 restaurants. She reportedly claimed to be 'God', refused to pay bills, and once stopped a car by leaning on its bonnet. Police have been called at least once, and the woman was last seen on Aug. 26.
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Elijah Pies opens second dine-in cafe in Joo Chiat heritage shophouse with new souffle and pizza pies
Elijah Pies, a home-grown pie brand, is opening its second dine-in cafe in Joo Chiat on Saturday (Sep 12). The new flagship outlet features 60 seats, a pet-friendly area, and new menu items including a souffle pie and 'pizza pies'.
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First Pokemon Centre pop-up in Malaysia sets entry rules for KLCC opening
Malaysia's first Pokemon Centre pop-up store will open at Ombak KLCC in Kuala Lumpur. The operator has released an entry guide with ticketing rules for the opening period from 12 to 14 September 2026. Tickets will be distributed daily from 8AM in Zone 1, with queueing not allowed before 6AM.