With the implementation of the Reciprocal Green Lane and Periodic Commuting Arrangement at the Singapore-Malaysia border, comes the news of the launch of a new dual-currency contactless card.
EZ-Link x Touch ’n Go Motoring Card
Termed as the “EZ-Link x Touch ’n Go Motoring Card”, it will allow users to store both Singapore dollars and Malaysian ringgit in two electronic purses on the same card.
“The EZ-Link x Touch ’n Go Motoring Card offers motorists the convenience and flexibility of payment options in both countries,” said EZ-Link in a news release.
“Our EZ-Link x Touch ‘n Go Motoring Card will bring a new level of convenience for motorists who have to travel between the countries often, and offer added safety and flexibility in contactless payment options,” EZ-Link Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Lee adds.
Ways to use the card
In Singapore, the EZ-Link x Touch ’n Go Motoring Card can be used for Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) payments, checkpoint toll charges, and parking fees at some car parks.
While in Malaysia, it can be used to pay highway tolls, checkpoint toll charges, parking fees, MRT, and even bus fares. It is also accepted at Touch n’ Go retail outlets.
Where to buy?
According to EZ-Link, the card can be purchased on the official EZ-Link store on Lazada at S$7 with no load value.
We wanted to purchase one but it was out of stock at the time of writing. You may want to check to see it’s available for purchase in the coming days.
If you can’t get one this month, fret not. In September, it will be available for sale at selected 7-Eleven convenience stores in Singapore for S$10 – inclusive of a S$3 load value in the EZ-Link purse.
You can top up the EZ-Link purse and the Touch ‘n Go purse at regular channels in Singapore and Malaysia respectively.
#1: Can I use the EZ-Link x Touch ‘n Go Motoring Card to pay for foreign-vehicle entry fees at the customs when I am travelling from Singapore to Malaysia and vice versa?
For Singapore-registered cars travelling into Malaysia
You may use the EZ-Link x Touch ‘n Go Motoring Card to pay for toll fees entering into Malaysia.
For foreign-registered cars travelling into Singapore
You can’t use it for payment of Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fees.
#2: Where do I top up my EZ-Link x Touch ‘n Go Motoring Card?
Topping up in Singapore
Please top up the EZ-Link purse of your EZ-Link x Touch ‘n Go Motoring Card at 7-Eleven outlets, DBS/POSB ATMs, OCBC ATMs, AXS Stations, top-up machines at PA Community Clubs and Water Venture Outlets, and at selected car parks that accept EZ-Link card payments. Top-up fees apply at certain top-up channels.
Topping up in Malaysia
Please visit this page for top-up locations for the Touch /n Go purse of your EZ-Link x Touch ‘n Go Motoring Card. Please note that top-ups are not available at all 7-Eleven outlets in Malaysia.
#3: How long can I use my EZ-Link x Touch ‘n Go Motoring Card for?
The EZ-Link purse in the EZ-Link x Touch ‘n Go Motoring Card has a lifespan of 5 years whereas the Touch ‘n Go purse has a lifespan of 10 years. You can continue using the Touch ‘n Go purse after the 5 years’ lifespan of the EZ-Link purse.
MasterChef Singapore is back with season two and auditions are now on. If you’ve been spending more time in the kitchen recently and realized a new found love for cooking, you might want to be part of the world’s most popular cooking show.
Here’s what to expect.
#1: Requirements
Before you send in your application, make sure you meet the following requirements:
Must be 18 years or older on 17 August 2020.
Must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of Singapore.
You have never worked as a professional chef.
Your current main source of income cannot come from preparing and/or cooking fresh food in a professional environment (restaurants, hotels, canteens, catering etc.).
#2: How to apply?
If you meet the requirements, start cooking and take the best snapshots of your dish. Also, to prepare for the online application, make sure you have a recent photograph of yourself that was taken within the last 12 months. Lastly, record a 30-second introductory video of yourself.
Registration for auditions will close at 11:59pm SGT on 4 October 2020. Any entries received after the deadline will not be considered. Don’t wait until the last minute!
#4: Audition results
The casting crew will inform you via phone or email if you are selected to progress to the next stage. Only shortlisted cooks will be notified.
#5: Competition & filming period
Image Credits: 8days
Not sure if you’re available to commit for the competition and filming period? Check if you’re available during these periods:
Week of 26 October
Week of 2 November to week of 7 December
If yes, you should be good to go! Filming will place only on selected days during the above-mentioned periods.
#6: Prepping yourself for the competition
Cook as often as you can and extend your repertoire by using unfamiliar ingredients. Go ahead and experiment with new techniques! You can also practice by cooking against the clock or coming up with your own mystery box challenges to test your creativity.
Practice your presentation skills and make sure you have some dishes up your sleeve to cover the most common Asian and international cuisines, plus be able to adapt your dishes to different core ingredients.
#7: Exciting prizes to be won
Other than the exciting new opportunities of living your culinary dreams and ability to show the world your talent as the next MasterChef Singapore winner, you will also walk away with a S$10,000 cash prize and more!
Right from the start, I commenced my gold investment journey with Everest Gold by downloading its mobile application. With the mobile app, it offers supreme convenience as I am able to trade 24/7 from the comfort of my home. This is something that banks cannot offer since gold has to be purchased over the counter.
The mobile app was designed with “ease of use” as the intention in mind as investors can access their investments anytime, anywhere. I really appreciate the instant liquidity and the option of trading on the go. It also negates the need for long hours of monitoring so that I can focus my time on other activities in life.
Low Investment Threshold
Whether it is purchasing gold jewellery or gold bullion from banks, the traditional way of investing in gold often involves high entry barriers. The amazing feature set by Everest Gold is that investment threshold starts from as low as 1 EGU= 0.01g of gold. This means that retail investors eager to get started on investing in gold no longer need to wait till a sizeable amount of funds have been accumulated before beginning.
Furthermore, any savvy investor would realise that fees eats into returns. The lower the fees, the higher the returns. Therefore, it definitely helps that there are no transaction fees involved when purchasing gold over the Everest Gold platform.
Safe and Secure
With all the amazing features outlined above, it is just as important to know that my investments will be safe and secure. At Everest Gold, all transactions are fully encrypted with the use of 256-bit SSL. This means that my transactions are safeguarded and personal information protected. Privacy is respected since it is compliant with requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act of Singapore.
I am also impressed with the robust verification process which is supplemented by biometric authentication. Prior to trading, a compulsory personal verification process is required to prevent financial fraud and identity theft. An auditor conducts regular audits to ensure the clear delineation of investor funds with Everest Gold’s own funds for business use. With stringent audits in place, all transactions at Everest Gold are transparent, constantly updated and fully accounted for.
Conclusion
As a retail investor, I am really glad that Everest Gold is here to streamline outdated procedures of investing in gold. In return, I know that I am getting higher liquidity, better efficiency and lower costs for my gold portfolio by trading and owning my gold on the Everest Gold platform.
In line with National Day, enter referral code “WAVTW” when you register your Everest Gold account and receive 55 SGD worth of reward points. Be rewarded with 400,000 reward points for each successful account verification. Reward points can be converted into EGU during Gold Subscription Events. Promotion is for users residing in Singapore only. Valid till 31 Aug 2020.
Choose your home from 11 new Build-To-Order (BTO) projects that offer a total of 7,862 units of 2-room Flexi, 3-, 4-, and 5-room flats:
Keat Hong Verge in Choa Chu Kang
Parc Residences @ Tengah
Champions Bliss and UrbanVille @ Woodlands
Kebun Baru Edge in Ang Mo Kio
Bishan Towers
Dakota One in Geylang
Costa Grove in Pasir Ris
Tampines GreenCrest, Tampines GreenGlade, and Tampines GreenOpal
Apply for your choice town and flat type by 18 August 2020, Tuesday, 11:59pm.
Information on the BTO projects is available on the HDB InfoWEB. You can apply online using your mobile phone, tablet, or computer without visiting the HDB Hub. Successful applicants will be determined by a computer ballot, and not on a first-come, first-served basis.
For other housing options, you can apply for HDB’s open booking of flats, which allows you to book a flat as early as the next working day after you have made an online application. You can also find out the location and number of flats in our upcoming BTO sales exercises.
Important Notes
HDB precincts are planned to serve the evolving needs of the community. There are spaces catered for future inclusion of amenities/ facilities (such as childcare centres, elderly-related facilities, education centres, residents’ committee centres, and day activity centres), commercial facilities (such as shops and eating houses), mechanical and electrical rooms, and such other facilities depending on the prevailing needs. These spaces could be in the void decks, common property, car parks, or stand-alone community buildings.
To facilitate your flat application, we have provided information on the surrounding land use, proposed facilities, and their locations in the maps and plans in this brochure. As the information provided is based on the current planning intent of the relevant authorities, they are indicative only and are subject to review from time to time.
Notes: * 2-room Flexi flats come in two sizes – 36/37/38 sqm (Type 1) and 45/46 sqm (Type 2). ^ The starting prices of flats in the table above are based on 99-year leases. For illustration purposes, the assumed Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG) amounts are: 2-room Flexi flat: $80,000 3-room flat: $75,000 in non-mature towns and $60,000 in mature towns 4-room flat: $60,000 in non-mature towns and $45,000 in mature towns 5-room flat: $45,000 in non-mature towns and $30,000 in mature towns
The starting prices after grant amounts are illustrative, assuming that the household incomes of eligible first-time buyers of flats in the mature towns are higher. The actual grant amount received will depend on the buyers’ income and eligibility. Read more on EHG in HDB InfoWEB. + Prices include the costs of floor finishes, internal doors and sanitary fittings. ^^ Singles who apply for a 2-room Flexi flat under the Single Singapore Citizen (SSC) Scheme will pay $15,000 more than couples. Eligible singles can also apply for the EHG of up to $40,000. The actual grant amounts will vary according to income. Selling prices are rounded up to the nearest thousand dollars.
Know of an individual who’s looking for an internship with the better-known companies? NTUC LearningHub, PropNex Realty, and the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre are hiring marketing, videography, and research interns.
Here are the deets.
#1: NTUC LearningHub – Marketing Intern
Image Credits: NTUC LearningHub
Allowance / Remuneration: 500 – 1,000 SGD monthly
About NTUC LearningHub
NTUC LearningHub was incorporated in 2004 with the mission to enhance the lifelong employability of Singapore’s workforce by providing high quality, innovative products, and affordable learning.
The training programmes provided by NTUC LearningHub comprise of Infocomm Technology, Professional IT Certificates, Soft Skills & Literacy, Workplace Safety & Health, Employability Skills System, Customer Service Training, Trades, Cleaning, WSQ Security, and Manufacturing Skills.
To date, it has trained close to 800,000 executives and working adults and has worked with more than 10,000 companies to identify training needs, define curriculum roadmaps, and deliver contemporary training programmes.
Job Qualifications
Currently taking a Diploma/Degree in Marketing or equivalent
Able to commit for at least 8 weeks
Well-equipped to work from home (possess wifi at home)
Key Responsibilities
Course Page Creation – Creates product landing page and links for registration and enquiries
Corporate Website Maintenance – Handles the updating of products content information and imageries
Outreach Efforts – Work with internal/external stakeholders to create/adapt digital, social and physical promotional collaterals for outreach and publicity
Customers Service – Respond to customers’ enquiries and feedback through digital and social media channels
Lead Management – Consolidate and upload leads through social media onto Hubspot for leads tracking and follow up.
Procurement Management – Handles procurement submissions and documentation
Any other ad-hoc duties required
How to apply?
Submit your application to Jolene Wu via this link.
With a vision of providing top quality service that customers trust, PropNex has gained a reputation for service excellence, eventually adopting the tagline “Service You Trust” in 2008, to best encapsulate the essence of the brand name.
This belief in service has propelled the brand to become one of Singapore’s largest real estate agencies with a sizeable market share in both the public and private markets.
Apart from providing brokerage services, PropNex offers consultancy services via several strategic business units—Project Marketing, Investment and En Bloc Sales, Business Space, Prime Landed, and Corporate Leasing. These strategic business units are headed by seasoned directors with years of experience in their relevant fields.
They have also won many prestigious industry accolades over the years, being the only real estate agency in Singapore to be awarded both the Singapore Service Class (S-Class) and Singapore Quality Class (SQC) certifications by SPRING Singapore in 2015. The S-Class and SQC Certifications are part of the Business Excellence (BE) framework by SPRING Singapore that provides a comprehensive set of management standards for business excellence.
Job Qualifications
Minimum GCE O Levels or its equivalent
Some years of related working experience in being a photographer and videographer.
Have an eye for beauty-related video creations, photography, as well as graphic design.
Able to handle the camera and video equipment.
Familiar with Motion Graphics / Animation will be advantageous.
Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Multimedia design software.
Proficient in Video Editing Software, Adobe Creative Cloud (i.e. Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop)
Possess good layout skills and good artwork knowledge.
Preferably, someone who is able to do artwork and graphic design work.
Must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Possesses initiative and the ability to formulate ideas and opinions.
Preference will be given to candidates who can start work immediately or within short notice.
Key Responsibilities
Involve in video production, video editing, and post-production which includes the creation of video animations and digital artwork management.
Assist in video and photo shoots for company events, social media campaigns, and retail store collaterals. Applies to both indoor and outdoor shooting projects.
Maintain archive of images, photos, and previous works.
Using photographs and videos to support the overall design layout purpose.
Collaborate with the creative and marketing team to support campaigns from ideation to execution.
Perform any other ad-hoc work duties as and when assigned.
How to apply?
Drop your application to Rachael Kow via this link.
#3: PropNex Realty Pte Ltd – Digital Marketing Intern
Image Credits: PropNex Realty
Allowance / Remuneration: 800 – 1,500 SGD monthly
About PropNex Realty Pte Ltd
With a vision of providing top quality service that customers trust, PropNex has gained a reputation for service excellence, eventually adopting the tagline “Service You Trust” in 2008, to best encapsulate the essence of the brand name.
This belief in service has propelled the brand to become one of Singapore’s largest real estate agencies with a sizeable market share in both the public and private markets.
Apart from providing brokerage services, PropNex offers consultancy services via several strategic business units—Project Marketing, Investment and En Bloc Sales, Business Space, Prime Landed, and Corporate Leasing. These strategic business units are headed by seasoned directors with years of experience in their relevant fields.
They have also won many prestigious industry accolades over the years, being the only real estate agency in Singapore to be awarded both the Singapore Service Class (S-Class) and Singapore Quality Class (SQC) certifications by SPRING Singapore in 2015. The S-Class and SQC Certifications are part of the Business Excellence (BE) framework by SPRING Singapore that provides a comprehensive set of management standards for business excellence.
Job Qualifications
Diploma in Digital Marketing from a polytechnic or equivalent qualifications from other universities.
Must be able to commit for at least 3 months.
Familiarity with social media platforms will be advantageous.
Must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Possesses initiative and the ability to write, formulate ideas, and opinions.
Preference will be given to candidates who can start work immediately or within short notice.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in copywriting and creative content marketing.
Handling social media platforms.
Perform any other ad-hoc work duties as and when assigned.
How to apply?
Submit your application to Rachael Kow via this link.
#4: National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre – Knowledge & Insights Research Intern
Image Credits: CNA
Allowance / Remuneration: 500 – 1,500 SGD monthly
About the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre
The National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) is the steward of the City of Good vision for Singapore, where individuals, organisations, and leaders come together to give their best for others.
Through their programmes and initiatives, NPVC facilitates partnerships with non-profits, organizations, public sector bodies, and individuals to enliven the giving ecosystem within Singapore.
Job Qualifications
Penultimate or Final Year students in Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Business or other related fields.
Have extensive primary and secondary research experience (those with an academic publication is preferred).
Proficient in SPSS or other research software.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Curiosity and interest in looking for data and statistics that creates value.
Ability to sense-making and draw lateral connections across a large volume of data.
A keen interest in social issues and/or non-profit space.
Meticulous and detail-oriented.
Self-starter and an independent individual that possesses a high degree of discipline and commitment.
Key Responsibilities
Update and maintain intel database on various COVID-related groups and topics (such as Migrant Workers, Low Income, Mental Health) through data entry and data verification
Conduct secondary research, literature reviews, and/or policy reviews
Conducting fieldwork (either in-house or through market research agency)
Data cleaning, analysis, and interpretation of data
Developing reports to make recommendations for internal and external audiences to inform strategy and enhance practices
How to apply?
Send your resume to Jiahui via this link and indicate your availability to commit full time from now till 31 December 2020, or on a part-time basis. For part-time, do include the weekdays you’re available for work.
