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SINGKAWANG, West Kalimantan: Dressed in a warrior suit and golden helmet, Mr Davis Jhonson held a cutter. To prove that the blade was sharp, the performer used it to slice a plastic cup. However, when he scraped his nose with the knife, there was no bleeding. “I have supernatural powers,” he claimed. Born and bred in Singkawang, a coastal city that is often dubbed the Hong Kong of Indonesia as the majority of its residents are of Chinese descent, the 44-year-old will be performing on Saturday (Feb 8) along with about 1,000 other performers. The Singkawang event is said to be the largest Chap Goh Mei gathering in Indonesia marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. It is also significant as an occasion showcasing the culture and tradition of the Chinese diaspora. The highlight of the event is the participation of Tatung, or people who claim to have supernatural abilities. Some even say they can be possessed by spirits. About 15,000 spectators from other … [Read more...] about Chap Goh Mei festivities in Indonesia’s Kalimantan a testament to Chinese tradition

An emotional and teary Teoh Ze Tong emerged winner of Star Search 2019 on Sunday (Nov 3) at the Mediacorp Theatre, beating out 11 other finalists to clinch the title. In second and third places are Herman Keh and Ye Jia Yun respectively, while Vanessa Ho took home the Samsung Galaxy: Breakthrough Talent Award. Teoh, who still looked visibly surprised at the post-show press conference, said: "I'm not used to so many cameras. It feels very complicated. I didn’t expect to win. Everyone did very well." Asked if he would quit his job, the 26-year-old answered in the affirmative. "I will be joining Mediacorp for sure," he said. "My manager (from my current job) is here and he saw my win." First runner-up Keh, 23, also expressed interest in pursuing a career in acting, saying, "My mentor Christopher has changed my life. I’m very happy to have met him. I can’t 'play' anymore. It's time to get serious." Ye, 17, who clinched third place, said: "My Mandarin isn’t the … [Read more...] about Teoh Ze Tong crowned Star Search winner; will quit Carousell job to act

SINGAPORE: Seagulls flew overhead as we gazed at a sea view dotted with kelongs and a mangrove island - this was Singapore but not as I know it. Speeding in a half-cabin cruiser, our small group of four were on a boat tour that took us around the northeastern coast of Singapore, cruising by Pulau Ubin and Pulau Tekong, with a stop at a kelong, or fish farm, partly converted to a floating restaurant. Along the way Mr Robin Loh of Let’s Go Tours told us stories about how the coast and northern islands have changed, fed us titbits about fish farming and explained seafaring terms. The long-time fishing enthusiast, who has been boating in Singapore waters for two decades, came up with this tour for Singapore residents who want to explore a side of Singapore they may not have seen before. While his company’s bike tours cover cultural and historical sites as well as major attractions, he did not think these would appeal to most Singapore residents. “It really takes a lot … [Read more...] about Need a holiday but can’t travel? How to get away while staying in Singapore

Home Fashion Bollywood wardrobe Bollywood Wardrobe Devika Tripathi By Devika Tripathi | on February 25, 2021 Yes, we all want to drape a saree and visit Taj Mahal after seeing Mouni Roy looking stunning in her saree at Taj Mahal. The Gold actress exuded vintage vibes with her gorgeous saree and like always inspired us to step up our fashion game. So, let's talk about her saree look that totally won us. So, Mouni Roy wore a beautiful Picchika by Urvashi Sethi saree and made us want to update our wardrobe with this exquisite saree. It was a hand-painted dull rose pure silk organza saree with saffron roses enhancing the saree. The saree featured hand-embroidered gota and had her name painted on it. Mouni teamed it with a sleeveless blouse that went well with her saree. She paired her saree with embellished silver juttis. She took to her Instagram feed to share her saree moment and wrote, "like a solitary … [Read more...] about Mouni Roy Will Totally Convince You To Flaunt A Pretty Floral Saree At Taj Mahal

The term “unicorn”, used to describe start-ups worth more than US$1 billion (S$1.3 billion), had not even been coined in 2009, when Stanford MBA graduate Forrest Li began working on his new gaming company with nearly a dozen employees – all cramped in a tiny shophouse in Singapore’s central business district. Garena, his fledgling gaming company, kept a low-key profile, though its almost immediate success meant investment rounds and expansion plans came thick and fast. Soon Garena outgrew its small outfit on Maxwell Road, then a move to a two-storey penthouse office beckoned. A decade on, Garena is now one limb of the gargantuan Sea Group. With a market capitalisation of an eye-watering US$137 billion, Sea is bigger than Singapore’s biggest bank DBS, employs 3,000 people in the island republic – its global headquarters – and has operations from China to Japan and Latin America. Its arrival as not just a unicorn, but as one of Southeast Asia’s pre-eminent technology companies … [Read more...] about Why the rise of Singapore’s tech giant Sea is making waves in Southeast Asia