August 2018 - Scoot In-flight Magazine

Take me 

with you! 

ISSUE 39 

AUGUST 2018 

+ 

WALK OF ART 

Instagram-worthy 

murals and the vibrant 

stories that they tell 

+ 

FROM BUSK TILL DAWN 

A community of performance 

artists breathe life into 

Singapore’s streets 

+ 

DAY IN THE LIFE 

Cracking a cold one 

with a master beer 

brewer in Berlin

CONTENTS 

AUGUST 2018 

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY 

CHRIS BENSON ON UNSPLASH 

LIFE + STYLE 

08 

TRENDING NOW 

Need-to-know news in our 

network’s radar 

12 

SNAPSHOTS 

Capturing the chill life at Surfers 

Paradise in Gold Coast 

19 

HACKABLES 

Learn basic Jiu-Jitsu masterapproved 

self-defence moves 

23 

FEATURE STORY 

A day in the life of a master beer 

brewer in Berlin 

COVER STORY 

31 

WALK OF ART 

Six cities are serving up art and 

culture straight from the side 

roads 

TIP BITS 

64 

THRILL VS. CHILL 

Exhilarating water parks and 

beach lounges worth 

checking out 

66 

GLOBAL GRUB 

Deliciously fiery curry-based 

dishes that are international 

sensations in our book 

71 

RETAIL RAVES 

Tote back a piece of Penang 

with locally crafted 

mementoes 

74 

IN THE PIPELINE 

Must-see events 

happening around 

Scoot’s routes 

43 

ATLAS MAPPING 

41 

GUITAR HEROES 

Building an unsung hub for 

metal, hip-hop, and indie music 

in Nanchang 

71 

47 

MY, MY MYKONOS! 

A slow and steady exploration of 

this legendary Greek island 

55 

FROM BUSK TILL DAWN 

Street performance artists on 

breathing life into Singapore’s 

thoroughfares 

74 

66 

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CONTENTS 

SCOOT SCOOP 

78 

HOT OFF THE PRESS 

Exciting updates from the Scoot 

family 

79 

THE SCOOT LIFE 

Scoot CEO Lik Hsin does what it 

takes to be a Scootee 

OUR TEAM 

EDITORIAL 

Associate Editor 

Ara Luna-Reston 

Writers 

Akanksha Nair, Bryan Yeong 

Contributors 

Becca Crawford, Bryan Venancio, Duncan 

Forgan, Jonathan Evans, Justine Mondonedo 

Marie Annabelle Marquez, Melissa Chua, 

Raewyn Koh, Rosamund Brennan 

Art Director 

Cally Han 

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81 

SCOOT CAFÉ 

Devour the traditional Malay dish 

that is sure to satay-fy 

hungry bellies 

82 

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SHOPPING 

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Scootalogue’s 

product of the 

month 

83 

SCOOT EXTRA 

Celebrate the Little Red 

Dot’s 53rd birthday with National 

Day-themed flicks 

85 

FLEET FACTS 

Know more about our modern and 

fuel-efficient aircraft in the skies 

88 

SCOOT SAFETY 

Your guide to flying safely and 

comfortably 

81 

MANAGEMENT 

Managing Director 

Dennis Pua 

Publisher 

Ben Poon 

Business Development Manager 

Marina Chong 

(marina@media-group.com.sg) 

Marketing Executive 

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LIFE + STYLE 

TRENDING NOW 

Viral Information 

10 

SNAPSHOTS 

The Golden Hour 

12 

HACKABLES 

Acting on Defence 

19 

FEATURE STORY 

Day in the Life 

23 

PHOTOGRAPHY BADY-QB ON UNSPLASH 

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The World 

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Experience the world anew at two contemporary 

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Like clockwork, the first rays of the 

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Paradise in breathtaking red-andorange 

hues. 

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THE 

GOLDEN 

SNAPSHIOTS 

SNAPSHOTS 

Destination wedding 

photographer 

Bryan Venancio frolics 

with sun-basking 

beach bums at Surfers 

Paradise and captures 

the chill life that the 

Gold Coast is best 

known for 

HOUR 

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SURF’S UP 

Male surfers tow their boards 

along while they size up the 

waves that they’re about to ride 

for the day. 

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SNAPSHIOTS 

SNAPSHOTS 

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PREPARE FOR TAKE OFF 

Shorebirds are often seen either 

resting by the coastline or soaring 

the sunlit skies. 

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MUM’S THE WORD 

An Aussie mum watches over 

her son as the toddler merrily 

trots about barefoot by the 

sandy beach . 

SNAPSHIOTS 

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ACTING 

SELF- 

DEFENCE 

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HACKABLES 

WORDS JUSTINE MONDONEDO PHOTOGRAPHY EVOLVE MMA SINGAPORE 

WHEN YOU’RE 

CHOKED FROM 

THE FRONT... 

• Fight the instinct to pull away 

from the attacker’s hold when 

he or she goes for your neck 

and uses hands to choke you. 

• Slip both of your arms in 

between his and grab his 

head with your hands to lock 

your hold. 

• Pull the attacker towards you 

while rotating your body, 

positioning yourself to throw 

him to the ground. 

• Lower your hips underneath 

his and pull him forward and 

then toss him over your hip. 

• When he falls to the ground, 

use this opportunity to punch, 

kick, or run away. 

WHEN YOUR SHIRT 

IS GRABBED... 

• Step forward and lower 

yourself to shift your weight. 

This should stabilise your 

weight, making it harder for 

your attacker to pull you off 

balance. 

• After making sure that your 

balance is stable, reach over 

around your attacker’s arm and grip 

it with your hands together, 

effectively trapping his arm under 

your armpit. 

• Pull your clasped hands upwards 

and then extend the assailant’s 

elbow to lock his arms and keep 

him in place. Doing so will give you 

enough time to make an escape 

move or shout for help. 

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SELF-DEFENCE 

EXPERT 

Teco Shinzato is an 

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Martial Arts in Singapore. He 

is a fourth-degree Black Belt 

with more than 25 years’ 

experience in Brazilian 

Jiu-Jitsu. The two-time Black 

Belt Mundials World 

Champion counts the rear 

naked choke and armbar as 

his favourite techniques. 

evolve-mma.com 

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HACKABLES 

WHEN YOU’RE 

CHOKED WITH 

YOUR HEAD DOWN... 

• Reach for the assailant’s face 

using the hand closest to it and 

then cup his chin. 

• In one swift motion, force the 

attacker’s chin upward and then 

use your other hand to push 

against his hip to free yourself. 

WHEN YOU’RE 

CHOKED FROM 

BEHIND... 

• Pivot away from the attacker 

using your leg that is wrapped 

around him as the swivel point. 

• Rotate approximately 180 

degrees to loosen the choke and 

then pull him forward and down, 

tripping him over your leg that was 

wrapped around his. 

• Alternatively, grab the arm 

(using both of your hands) that is 

choking you and pull it down to 

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• Wrap one of your legs around 

the attacker 

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Double identity 

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gets stolen. 

Life matters first 

Don’t hesitate to give up 

your stuff when you’re 

threatened with a 

weapon. Your personal 

belongings are not worth 

risking your life for. 

PHOTOGRAPHY EVOLVE MMA SINGAPORE 

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In Scoot’s “Day 

in the Life,” we ask a 

writer to spend a day 

with a local whose job 

plays a significant 

role in the city’s 

cultural identity. 

FEATURE STORY 

PHOTOGRAPHY BECCA CRAWFORD 

DAY IN THE LIFE: 

CRACKING A COLD ONE WITH 

master brewer 

In a culture where “everyone is a brewer,” Oli Lemke is keeping honest, 

authentic craftsmanship alive. Rosamund Brennan discovers the 

mind-boggling process behind one of Berlin’s most-loved beers 

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MASTER OF HIS CRAFT 

It’s not all malt, hops, and 

yeast. Brewmaster Oli Lemke 

reveals the daily grind behind 

the perfect brew. 

7:30 a.m. 

Meet with the brewing team 

to discuss the day’s 

schedule. 

8:30 a.m. 

8:30 a.m. 

Quality-check beers that are 

going to be filled for the day. 

9:30 a.m. 

Walk through the brewery 

and check production 

processes. 

9:30 a.m. 

10:30 a.m. 

Meet with welder concerning 

assembling of new 

equipment. 

11:30 a.m. 

Tap tasting: quality-check of 

beers on tap. 

12:30 p.m. 

Lunch with coworkers. 

1:30 p.m. 

Check restaurants for orderly 

appearance. 

11:30 a.m. 

12:30 

2:30 p.m. 

Hold meetings with 

distribution/design/ 

communication 

departments. 

3:30 p.m. 

Tackle paperwork: tax, 

invoicing, emails. 

5:30 p.m. 

Enjoy an after-work brew 

with the team 

Down a spiral staircase, in 

the underbelly of OIi 

Lemke’s sprawling Berlin 

brewery, is a room he refers to as 

“the lab.” Delicate rows of test 

tubes and flasks line the walls, 

housing yeast at various stages 

of cultivation. 

“This is the heart of the entire 

operation,” Oli declares proudly. 

“The yeast is what gives our beer 

its unique taste. Other breweries 

will buy pre-made yeast 

elsewhere, but it’s vital to us that 

we work with our own.” 

As the Founder of Brauhaus 

Lemke – one of few craft 

breweries in Berlin producing 

everything in-house – it’s not only 

Oli’s job to ensure the quality of 

the beer, but a passion that took 

hold from a young age. 

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1:30 p.m. 

Unlike many other 

breweries, Brauhaus 

Lemke cultivates 

their own bacteria, 

ensuring a truly 

unique flavour. 

HIP, SIP, HOORAY! 

Why stop at one brewery? 

Experience a fresh 

approach to brewing at 

BRLO, a hip Kreuzberg 

micro-brewery that is 

named after the old Slavic 

word for Berlin. With just 

seven beers under their 

belt – Baltic Porter, Pale 

Ale, Berliner Weisse, 

German IPA, Redlight Ale, 

and Naked – BRLO brews 

in purposely small 

batches, with the majority 

remaining unfiltered so 

that healthy nutrients are 

maintained. Composed of 

38 upcycled shipping 

containers, BRWHOUSE is 

BRLO’s restaurant and 

beer garden, showcasing 

live music, culinary culture 

and, of course, BRLO’s 

signature beers. 

BRLO 

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FEATURE STORY 


“As a teenager, I quit my 

business administration degree 

after three semesters and 

turned to brew school. I’ve 

always been fascinated with 

biology,” Oli shares. “To me, 

brewing is a mixture of 

craftsmanship, creativity, and 

science – if all three come 

together you are going to end up 

with really great beers.” 

In 1999, after stints working in 

Japan and Venezuela, Oli 

rounded up a few friends and 

got to work transforming a 

derelict S-Bahn unit at the 

Hackeschen Markt into a 

brewery. On 21 November 1999, 

his dream became a reality: 

Brauhaus Lemke opened for the 

very first time. 

Today, Brauhaus Lemke am 

Hackeschen Markt has more 

than doubled in size; a 

labyrinth of pumps, 

fermenting tanks, and bottling 

machines are ensconced 

beneath the red brick arches 

of the former S-Bahn station in 

Berlin’s Mitte area. His brewing 

empire now extends to 

Brauhaus Lemke am Alex and 

am Schloss, producing more 

than 12 styles of beer. 

Oli heads up a team of nine 

brewer engineers, brewmasters, 

and brewers, who must have a 

formal education or an 

apprenticeship to join the ranks. 

As Oli puts it, “Right now with the 

craft movement, a lot of people 

think that everyone is a brewer. 

But to maintain quality, you need 

official training.” 

To the uninitiated, the term 

“brewer engineer” might sound 

like a little, well, overengineered. 

But a mere five 

minutes into a tour of Brauhaus 

Lemke, any misconceptions 

fade away. Creating a new batch 

of beer can take up to 100 brews 

and multiple years to get right. 

The site itself requires constant 

maintenance, such as the 

recent nine-month excavation 

project to lower the ground, 

making way for a state-of-theart 

brewhouse. 

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“We don’t just 

want to appeal 

to tourists, or 

hipsters, or 

traditional beer 

drinkers. We 

make beer for 

everyone.” 

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FEATURE STORY 


Oli walks us through his 

“newest invention”, the new 

brewhouse; a web of metallic 

pipes engulfed in warm air that 

smells of sweet, sugary malt. 

We meet Victor, the guy who is 

responsible for boiling the malt 

and coaxing the liquid through 

each step with scientific 

precision. 

“Aren’t the machines 

beautiful?” Oli quips, with the 

satisfied grin of someone who 

so clearly loves what they do. 

“This is where the whole process 

starts. With this brewhouse, we 

produce up to six batches a day 

in a 24-hour shift. Each batch is 

3,500 litres. This machine will 

ten-fold our capacity.” 

The excess spelt grain from 

the brewhouse is picked up by 

local farmers and fed to cows or 

pigs; a small but important cog in 

this well-oiled machine. 

Under the next archway, 

Freddy, a tattooed brewer 

apprentice, is overseeing the 

fermentation and washing the 

kegs, and in the following, Jens, 

the full-time welder, is kept busy 

repairing pipes and 

reconfiguring equipment. 

To a gentle soundtrack of 

clinking bottles and whirring 

machinery, staff are busy filling 

and labelling beers, the final 

stage before they are boxed 

up for sale. “1,900 bottles an 

hour go through this system. 

That’s very little – in a big 

brewery, they would be 

making 30,000 bottles per 

hour. It works for us.” 

Oli holds up the fruit of 

his labour, a freshly 

bottled and labelled 

beer, the Berliner 

Weisse. “We do a lot of 

research with the 

Technical University of 

Berlin (TU), and we recently 

collaborated with them to 

bring the Berliner Weisse back 

to life. It was introduced to 

Germany from France in the 

1600s but died away.” 

We stroll over to the 

Brauhaus Lemke am Alex, a 

cavernous restaurant and 

brewery directly across from 

Alexanderplatz, which holds a 

special significance for 

Berliners. “Every East German 

knows of this place. They used 

to kid that it was the only place 

where they could get bananas 

before the wall fell.” 

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FEATURE STORY 

Here they serve not only 

Lemke’s beers but a range of 

hand-picked barrel-aged beers 

from around the world, in a 

move designed to educate 

people about the artistry of craft 

beer as distinct from large 

commercial brewers. 

“Beer has always been a big 

part of the German culture, but 

over time it’s become a 

commodity. It’s ridiculous how 

beer is priced in supermarkets. 

Eight euros for a case of beer 

With more 

than 1,000 

breweries 

across the 

country, beer 

is an 

important 

part of 

German 

culture, 

embraced by 

locals and 

tourists. 

wouldn’t even cover our costs. 

It’s cheaper than water.” 

We navigate back along the 

walkway past the S-Bahn 

archways, a space brought to 

life with murals by artists at TU 

University, and where many an 

after-work brew is shared on 

long bench tables. 

After a near two hour tour, 

we settle into the leafy, 

cobblestoned courtyard at 

Hackeschen Markt with a tasting 

board of beer and some hearty 

German fare: schnitzel, pork 

knuckle and currywurst. You 

would think that Oli would tire of 

talking about beer at this point, 

but that’s not the case. 

Brauhaus Lemke’s 

restaurants serve traditional 

German fare including 

schnitzel, pork knuckle, and 

currywurst. 

“Some craft brewers try to 

shock you with their beer, but 

that’s not our style. Our aim is to 

make you say ‘I want another 

one of those.’ We don’t just 

want to appeal to tourists, or 

hipsters, or traditional beer 

drinkers. We make beer for 

everyone.” 

After talking us through the 

beers, from a Bohemian Pilsner 

to an India Pale Ale, Oli 

excuses himself to get back to 

work: emails, meetings, fixing 

machinery, quality checks. The 

brewery is a complex web of 

moving parts that never sleeps. 

“I don’t have a normal day at 

work – every day is different. 

I’m not complaining,” he says. 

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WALK OF 

ART 

Street art is more than just your 

next Instagram backdrop – it can 

be one of the best ways to get to 

know a city. Marie Annabelle 

Marquez explores six locales 

serving up creativity and culture 

straight from the streets 

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ART APPRECIATION 

Keep your eyes peeled for 

these high-profile artists 

– you might catch their 

work during your travels! 

alexfacebkk 

A disillusioned, threeeyed 

child in an animal 

costume is his signature 

character 

banksy 

Arguably the world’s most 

famous street artist, he 

uses distinct stencilling to 

create satirical and 

subversive messages 

invaderwashere 

Inspired by 8-bit video 

games, he likes to invade 

cities by using ceramic 

tiles to create alien 

mosaics 

jr 

His larger-than-life 

paste-ups of monocoloured 

photographs 

feature arresting human 

subjects 

oleknyc 

Famous for her “grandma 

graffiti,” yarn-bombing 

installations, and public 

structures covered in 

colourful crochet pieces 

osgemeos 

Twin brothers who are 

known for their whimsical 

and elaborate murals 

featuring yellow-skinned 

characters 

You haven’t gotten to 

know a place until you’ve 

walked its streets. And 

you haven’t walked its streets 

until you’ve gotten lost and 

stumbled upon street art. With 

growing diversity and talent, 

street art is moving away from 

its association with gangs and 

vandalism to be recognised as 

a genre that demands respect 

and public support. Across 

Asia, emerging street art 

scenes are adding a rich layer 

to the character of its places 

and their people. 

BALI, INDONESIA 

WHO SAYS STREET 

ART HAS TO BE 

URBAN? 

For artists who are used to 

concrete and steel as their 

mediums, painting by the rice 

fields and beaches in Canggu, 

Bali makes for an alluring 

proposition. “We came to Bali 

because we were looking for a 

place with potential, love for 

art, and a lot of walls,” shares 

artist Julien Thorax, owner of 

the ALLCAPS Supply Store & 

Gallery and founder of the 

Tropica Art Festival. With street 

art saturated in western cities, 

Thorax and other artists come 

to Bali to enjoy a scene guided 

by the principle of karma, 

relaxed vibes, and growing 

talent. “Three years ago, there 

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PHOTOGRAPHY ELSA JEANDEDIEU STUDIO 

Jean de Dieu works on an 

angel wings mural for a 

lingerie brand’s grand 

opening (Hong Kong). 

were 20 street artists; now, 

there are over 100. 

Experienced artists from the 

cities and abroad are coming 

and pushing locals to paint 

bigger and better,” Thorax 

says. Street art sensibilities 

have become more local, 

infusing traditional Balinese 

elements and tackling 

environmental issues affecting 

the island. For Thorax, it’s 

something that’s here to stay: 

“The art is everywhere now, 

whether you are driving down 

streets or eating at a small 

café. It’s become part of the 

Canggu DNA.” 

HO CHI MINH , 

VIETNAM 

A PLATFORM FOR 

YOUNG VOICES 

“Street art is the universal 

language of young people. 

Young artists try to express 

themselves differently, and 

there are no rules except one: 

be original,” says artist Trang 

Suby. He would know: the 

France-born artist began 

doing graffiti at age 12. He kept 

his passion for street art when 

he moved to Ho Chi Minh and 

had seen the local scene 

evolve firsthand. The frenetic 

city centre that is District 1 may 

soon be known for more than 

its crazy traffic, food, and 

architecture as new street art 

pops up all the time. “Street 

art is the latest big art 

movement, whether people 

like it or not,” he adds. “You 

don’t need knowledge or a 

pass to be amazed by it. It is 

always changing, always a 

surprise. It can bring you to 

places you would never have 

been if you stuck to your 

travel guide. You will meet 

different people, maybe get 

to know the real Vietnam.” 

HONG KONG 

EVER-CHANGING 

ART IN A 

COSMOPOLITAN 

SETTING 

“I’ve been in Hong Kong for 

ten years, but it seems street 

art has only become popular 

recently,” observes artist Elsa 

Jean de Dieu. Public interest 

has grown as murals sprout 

in plain sight across 

neighbourhoods like SoHo 

and events like the annual 

HKwalls Street Art and Mural 

Festival let street artists take 

centre stage. “By observing 

street art in any city, you can 

get a feeling for the 

aesthetics of the artists and 

ABOVE: 

A larger-thanlife 

mural found 

outside coffee 

shop Barista By 

Givrés in SoHo 

(Hong Kong). 

OPPOSITE 

FROM TOP: 

‘2017’ by Trang 

SubyOne (Ho 

Chi Minh); 

‘Tiger Mural’ by 

DNZtwo (Bali). 

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‘Kapit Kamay’ by 

Biskeg Pangasinan 

Art Collective 

(Manila). 

ABOVE 

FROM LEFT: 

‘Beyond Borders, 

Peaceful Voyage’ 

- an ASEAN-ROK 

Collaborative 

Graffiti Painting 

(Manila). 

which issues are important 

to them. Hong Kong is such 

an international city, and 

you can see it in the art,” 

says Jean de Dieu. “It’s 

interesting to see how 

murals interact with their 

surroundings and bring 

emotions to unsuspecting 

passers-by. Street art can 

be painted over or 

destroyed any day, so there 

is an element of urgency in 

viewing it.” It’s a sentiment 

the team at HKwalls agrees 

with: “A lot of what makes 

street art great is the desire 

to find the art, see it in 

person, and get photos 

before it vanishes like all 

street art eventually does.” 

MANILA, 

PHILIPPINES 

A CITY MADE MORE 

COLOURFUL 

“The biggest gallery in the world 

is the streets,” declares Janno 

Gonzales, one of the founders 

of Gerilya, an art collective 

established by three university 

students in 2008. A decade 

ago, Manila’s “gallery” was host 

mostly to graffiti. Now, murals, 

stickers, stencilling, and even 

the occasional yarn-bomb 

have exploded across the 

metro: taking a stand on 

politics or national identity, 

decorating upscale 

neighbourhoods, and 

expressing the everyman’s 

sentiments. “Manila is a 

colourful city shaped by 

good and bad experiences. 

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PHOTOGRAPHY PENANG GLOBAL TOURISM 

Guided walk at 

Penang Botanic Gardens. 

If you look close enough, you 

will notice the different layers of 

stories that tell our struggles 

and triumphs,” Gonzales shares. 

“We hold the streets in the 

highest regard. When we make 

a piece, we consider it a gift to 

people. To be honest, we prefer 

the clapping of a lone street 

child who sees us painting in 

the streets than the applause 

we may get in a museum.” 

PENANG, 

MALAYSIA 

REIMAGINING A 

CITY’S HERITAGE 

Street art was used to give the 

heritage zones of George 

Town, Penang’s capital, a 

distinct visual identity. A 

UNESCO World Cultural 

Heritage Site, George Town 

has thousands of Chinese 

shophouses, colonial 

buildings, places of worship, 

and private jetties. It was also 

the first British settlement in 

Southeast Asia. In 2012, 

Lithuanian artist Ernest 

Zacharevic painted a series of 

murals as part of the annual 

George Town Festival. The 

most iconic piece, “Little 

Children on a Bike,” put the 

city’s street art scene in the 

spotlight and continues to 

draw art enthusiasts today. 

His work dots the city 

alongside commissioned iron 

rod sculptures by design 

studio Sculptureatwork that 

portray humorous anecdotes 

of life in Penang. Since then, 

the spirit of street art in 

George Town has been kept 

alive by local artists like the 

collective Artists for Stray 

Animals whose “101 Lost 

Kittens Project” raises 

awareness on Penang’s stray 

animal population. 

“Penang’s murals and 

street art are unique products 

that connect people,” 

ABOVE: 

‘Boy on 

Motorcycle’ 

by Ernest 

Zacharevic 

(Penang). 

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ABOVE: 

‘Layers’ by Shah 

Rizzal at 240 

Serangoon Road 

(Singapore). 

A steel-rod 

sculpture 

based on 

cartoonist 

Baba 

Chuah’s 

caricature 

of a young 

Jimmy 

Choo 

(Penang). 

observes YB Yeoh Soon Hin, 

Penang State Executive 

Councillor for Tourism 

Development, Heritage, 

Arts, and Culture. “Our 

murals and street art mirrors 

the daily life of Penangites 

and showcases our 

charming local culture, 

hence making them a 

relatable art form that can 

be enjoyed by people of all 

ages and social classes.” 

SINGAPORE 

FINDING A HOME 

IN CULTURAL 

ENCLAVES 

In squeaky-clean Singapore, 

street art is finding a home 

among the buzzing shops, 

cafés, and boutique hotels 

of the city’s hippest 

neighbourhoods. Spots like 

Haji Lane, Telok Ayer, and 

Tiong Bahru are enlivened by 

pieces depicting images of 

migrant workers, cultural 

traditions, or the area’s former 

life. Art is a team effort, with 

entire communities 

participating in creating and 

preserving the work. ARTWALK 

Little India is one example. A 

joint effort by students from 

LASALLE College of the Arts, 

Singapore Tourism Board, 

and the Little India 

Shopkeepers and Heritage 

Association, the 

multidisciplinary arts festival 

celebrates the area’s history 

through murals, installations, 

and performances. Last year, 

140,000 people came to enjoy 

Little India’s street art – double 

the figure from when the event 

began in 2015. 

‘Book-A-Meeting’ 

by Eunice Lim at 82 

Serangoon Road (Singapore). 

THE THRILL OF 

THE HUNT 

Looking for street art is just as 

fun as finding it. Here are some 

resources to get you started: 

BALI 

ALLCAPS Graffiti Shop & 

Gallery 

fb.com/allcapsbali 

HO CHI MINH 

Detoured Asia Saigon Graffiti 

and Street Art Walking Tour 

detouredasia.com 

HONG KONG 

Klook Central Street Art Tour 

klook.com 

MANILA 

Bambike High Street Art Tour 

bambike.com 

PENANG 

Penang Heritage Trust 

pht.org.my 

SINGAPORE 

ARTWALK Little India 

artwalklittleindia.sg 

PHOTOGRAPHY LASALLE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS, PENANG GLOBAL TOURISM, PENANG ISLAND CITY COUNCIL 

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NANCHANG 

PHOTOGRAPH 123RF 

GUITAR 

HEROES 

Best known for its revolutionary 

history, Nanchang is building a 

reputation as an unsung hub for 

musical genres such as metal, 

hip-hop, and indie. Join 

Duncan Forgan as he feels 

the noise in the capital of 

Jiangxi province 

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ABOVE: 

Be Persecuted 

rocking it out 

during a ‘live’ 

show. 

It’s Friday night in Nanchang, 

and the volume is building 

towards a loud crescendo. 

East of the Ganjiang (or Gan) 

River, in the claustrophobic 

melee of the old city, locals 

crowd into strip-lit restaurants 

to clank beer bottles and tuck 

into the freshwater fish 

banquets that is a feature 

cuisine in Jiangxi Province. 

Later, the atmosphere will be 

dialled up a notch as the city’s 

party people migrate to the bars 

and clubs on Ming De Lu Street 

and Fuzhou Road – two of the 

most buzzing spots to dance 

and imbibe the night away. 

Nobody would call this 

release of energy at the end of 

the working week subdued; but 

it is positively cathedral-like 

compared to the unholy racket 

emanating from the downtown 

rehearsal space where local 

heroes Explosicum are putting 

some new material through its 

deafening paces. 

One of China’s leading thrash 

metal outfits, Explosicum have 

released three studio albums 

and starred at music festivals 

around the Middle Kingdom 

and in Asia. And as they crank 

into crowd-pleasers from their 

latest release, Living’s Deal, it’s 

easy to see why they have 

grabbed the attention of 

China’s ever-expanding 

contingent of metalheads. 

Songs such as “Endless 

Killing”, “Kill Them All” and “Die 

For Thrash” pass by in rapid-fire 

succession: atonal melodies, 

grunted lyrics, and shredding 

lead guitar producing a sound 

that is horrific for cosy 

singalongs but perfect for 

heaving mosh pits populated 

by angst-ridden Asian youths. 

Their brutal power and 

breakneck pace of their songs 

are clearly influenced by US 

thrash metal Godheads such as 

Metallica, Slayer and Megadeth. 

The artwork on their album 

sleeves, meanwhile, features 

familiar tropes of the genre such 

as gore, lighting and skulls. 

But Explosicum is a product 

of their surroundings as much 

as they are beholden to the 

heroes of the thrash scene. 

For example, the sleeve art on 

their second album, Raging 

Living, shows tattered posters 

of a faceless Mao Zedong on a 

wall while a figure bearing a 

strong likeness to China’s 

one-time leader is shown 

being swept away on a river of 

molten lava. 

The growing popularity of 

the Nanchang band is 

indicative of the diversification 

of the music scene in China. 

From major metropolitan 

centres such as Beijing, 

Shanghai, and Guangzhou to 

the second tier (but still 

massive) cities such as Harbin, 

Kunming, and Sanya, an 

eclectic spread of genres 

ranging from all stripes of metal 

to hip-hop, dream pop and 

indie-folk are breaking through 

and thriving. 

A CREATIVE 

FLOWERING 

The capital of Jiangxi province is 

storied for its tree-lined streets, 

easy urban charm, and its 

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proximity to the amazing 

mountain scenery of Lushan 

– a long-term Buddhist retreat, 

spiritual centre, and the official 

summer residence of the 

Chinese Communist Party. 

Indeed, Nanchang is famous 

for its vital role in the country’s 

recent history. The Nanchang 

Uprising in 1927 is recognised 

as the official launching point 

of the Chinese revolution, and 

the city was bestowed the 

name “City of Heroes” by the 

politburo as a reward. 

These days, Nanchang’s 

contingent of highly respected 

musicians are among those 

bolstering the veracity of that 

forceful moniker. 

Particularly strong is the city’s 

metal scene. Explosicum is 

spreading its appeal to metal 

fans around the region with 

recent appearances at festivals 

in Osaka in Japan and Vientiane 

in Laos. 

After years of touring, the 

four-piece is now widely 

accepted as one of the premier 

thrash acts in the region. It’s no 

surprise then that other 

Nanchang metal outfits are 

intent in emulating their success. 

Currently making waves in the 

local live scene are Dopamine 

and Be Persecuted. Unlike 

Explosicum, whose music speeds 

along like one of China’s bullet 

trains, the two bands major in 

more ponderous sounds. 

Both have sizeable 

followings in Nanchang and their 

recorded output – especially 

Dopamine, who lighten the 

mood by introducing different 

textures to their music – has 

grabbed the attention of music 

lovers around China. 

A FLOURISHING 

LOCAL SCENE 

Their breakthrough is great 

news for Nanchang metal 

imprint Pest Productions, 

whose roster includes 

Dopamine and Be Persecuted 

among other acts from around 

China and further afield. Like all 

things good in underground 

music, the label started from 

very humble beginnings. 

ABOVE: 

A juxtaposition 

of Nanchang’s 

past and present 

architectural 

styles. 

CIRCLE: 

Metal band 

Explosicum 

powers through 

a set of their 

original songs. 

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NANCHANG 

BANDS ON THE RUN 

Nanchang’s lively bar 

scene has some great 

options for lovers of ‘live’ 

music. U2 Livehouse, a 

popular spot located in 

the hip 699 Art Culture 

Park on Shanghai Road 

South, serves up regular 

‘live’ acts, as well as an 

enviable selection of 

imported beers and 

spirits. In the mood for 

Brazilian themed eclectic 

bops? Troop to Bossa 

Nova where acoustic acts 

and weekend barbecues 

are legendary. 

ABOVE: 

Local hip-hop 

artist SJok poses 

against an old 

rundown train. 

Founder Deng (short for 

DengZhang) started out by 

importing black metal CDs from 

overseas to sell them in 

Nanchang. A member of Be 

Persecuted, Deng used his 

new label as a way of releasing 

the band’s first demo in 2006. 

The recording gained traction 

internationally, and soon metal 

bands from around the world 

were contacting Deng with a 

view to having their music 

distributed in China. 

Since then, Pest Productions 

has gone from strength to 

strength; it has garnered a 

reputation for openmindedness 

with its acts 

spanning a variety of metal 

subgenres. The label celebrated 

its ten-year anniversary in 2016 

with major events in Beijing and 

Shanghai, and aims to become 

“Asia’s most famous underground 

metal label.” Not bad for an 

operation that started out in 

Deng’s tiny college dorm. 

“We are not in it for the 

money,” says Deng. “But we still 

have plenty of ambition. Our 

intention from the start has 

been to invest in human capital. 

To be a vehicle for bands to 

develop and better themselves.” 

MORE THAN JUST 

METAL 

While the Nanchang metal scene 

is prominent, there’s more to the 

city’s music landscape than 

brooding lyrics and fiddly guitar 

solos. Indeed, there are numerous 

other styles to investigate. Like 

metal, hip-hop is on the rise in 

China, and Nanchang’s 

contributions include Ocase, 

California-based Lei Lei, and SJoK, 

the founder of local hip-hop 

collective GanGanG. 

Other notable players on the 

alternative music scene range 

from Wang Xu, an artist/ 

experimental musician and 

co-founder of acclaimed 

Nanchang gallery Snarte Space – 

to Jingdezhen Renaissance, who 

specialises in a mellow, delicate 

style of folk-influenced indie. 

Back in the centre of Nanchang, 

Explosicum is winding down at 

rehearsal. As Friday night wears 

on, many locals will make their way 

to karaoke to sing along to 

Mandopop and slushy ballads. 

Few will be trying their hand at 

“Endless Killing” or any other 

Explosicum songs. Nevertheless, 

the presence of such radical 

elements makes Nanchang febrile 

territory for any musical explorer. 

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town. There is an underrated, laidback vibe to this island 

that’s worth exploring, as Bryan Yeong discovers 

PHOTOGRAPHY BRYAN YEONG 

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ABOVE: 

Kato Milli – 

the five 

Mykonos 

windmills 

– stands tall 

against the 

skyline. 

While Santorini is a 

more frequented 

holiday destination 

in Greece (mainly due to 

aesthetic-savvy Instagrammers) 

it doesn’t mean that its sister 

island Mykonos should be 

swept under your radar. 

Located some 180 kilometres 

southeast from the Greek 

capital of Athens, Mykonos is 

a town bursting with colourful 

exuberance – a juxtaposition 

from the single-toned 

whitewashed buildings that 

Greece is synonymous with. 

From what I gathered via 

presumptions and minimal 

research, I initially expected 

rowdy youths, a bustling 

nightlife, and luxury 

boutiques around every 

corner. I mean, the island 

does play second home to 

Hollywood A-listers like 

Leonardo DiCaprio and 

Lindsay Lohan for summer 

escapes, after all. But as I 

would soon realise, Mykonos 

doesn’t always take 

precedence over the lifestyles 

of the rich and famous, as I 

set forth to discover sites that 

highlight different aspects of 

the astonishing isle. 

LITTLE VENICE 

Upon hitting the town centre, 

the quaint storefronts instantly 

beckoned me for a stroll along 

its grey street pavements. Led 

by an excellent guide who was 

eager to share her wealth of 

knowledge about her 

hometown with us, I followed 

and listened intently to every 

impassioned detail she 

imparted along the way. Our 

casual paces ultimately brought 

us to Little Venice, a picturesque 

corner to the southwest of the 

island lined with restaurants 

and bars that overlook the 

waters. The unrivalled views 

while dining here make for 

some postcard-worthy 

snapshots and memories, 

especially when 

complemented by the golden 

hour of sunset. 

As I turned my gaze towards 

the left, I witnessed a sight that 

demanded attention away from 

the deep blue sky and sea. 

Atop a slight incline sits Kato 

Milli – a group of five windmills 

that were once integral in 

Mykonos’ history for milling flour 

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HEY, STACEY! 

Many of the locals will 

be glad to share their 

passion of Mykonos 

with you, such as Stacey 

Papaioannou, who 

captivated us with her 

stories, knowledge, and 

boundless hospitality. 

ATHENS 

and controlling powerful winds. 

Despite their lack of functionality 

now, the mills sustain their 

stature as a prominent photo 

opportunity for travellers, and an 

iconic symbol of Mykonos. 

CHURCH OF 

PANAGIA 

PARAPORTIANI 

After absorbing one breathtaking 

sight after the other, we 

ventured to the neighbourhood 

of Kastro for what was possibly 

the whitest building I’ve ever 

seen. Kept extremely minimal 

with the entire structure painted 

in Greece’s signature white – 

sans the entranceway, a scatter 

of windows, and the overhanging 

bell – the construction of 

Panagia Paraportiani is an 

architectural dream. I couldn’t 

stop marvelling at how the 

archways and curvature of the 

building’s exterior gleamed 

with a majestic glow beneath 

the afternoon sun, while also 

noting how the five churches 

within seamlessly marry 

together as one. 

ANO MERA 

The next day saw me ditch the 

surrounds of buildings for a 

taste of the rural side of 

Mykonos. Ano Mera is a village 

that sits about eight kilometres 

from the town centre and 

features the enviable 

combination of lush vineyards 

and farms while maintaining 

close proximity to the 

beach. The best 

and most unique 

way of exploring 

Ano Mera is with 

Yummy Pedals 

(yummypedals. 

gr), an all-ages 

bicycle tour that takes one off 

the beaten path. Through routes 

alongside stunning views, you’ll 

also get to immerse yourself in 

the history and culture of the 

area thanks to experienced 

guide Dimitra. Despite strong 

winds threatening to pause my 

cycle up some fairly steep 

slopes on the way to the pit stop 

of Fokos Beach, it was nothing 

that sheer determination 

couldn’t overcome. I’m grateful 

I did too, for the serenity of 

having a bite amidst the 

panoramic views of untouched 

nature is not something I’ll 

forget any time soon. 

Tsoureki, a 

traditional 

Easter sweet 

bread in 

Greece. 

ABOVE: 

Spots of colour 

add character to 

the usual blues 

and whites of 

Mykonos Town 

Centre. 

CIRCLE: 

A bell clangs at a 

tower in Ano 

Mera, one of the 

oldest villages in 

Mykonos. 

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GETTING TO 

MYKONOS 

By Ferry (5 hours) 

If you have time to spare, 

consider taking a ferry ride 

from Athens. Despite 

longer journey time, you’ll 

be rewarded with 

expansive views of the 

surrounding waters and 

islands along the way. 

Daily ferries depart from 

the Port of Piraeus at 

various timings. 

By Flight (40 minutes) 

Opt for a quick domestic 

flight if you’ve got a 

packed itinerary. There’s a 

wide range of airlines to 

choose from as well, 

giving you multiple 

options with affordable 

prices. Mykonos airport is 

a mere 4 kilometers from 

the main town, and 

there’ll be plenty of 

transport services on 

standby to take you there 

when you land. 

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DELOS ISLAND 

While there is already plenty to 

see and do within Mykonos, a 

trip there isn’t complete 

without visiting the nearby 

island of Delos. Between April 

to October, daily ferries will 

take you to the ruins that are 

rich in archaeology and Greek 

mythology. Getting a tour 

guide is optional, but highly 

recommended, especially if 

you want to delve deeper into 

the intricate history of the 

well-preserved holy ground. 

My guide, Amaryllis, skillfully 

painted the mythological 

history through her words as 

we combed through different 

landmarks together. Delos first 

appeared to the goddess 

Leto, and eventually 

became the birthplace of 

her twins Apollo and 

Artemis. From the mosaic 

tiles at the House of 

Dionysus to the royal statues 

at The Terrace of the Lions, 

every advancing step took 

us further back in time to 

appreciate present day even 

more. And thanks to 

Amaryllis’ expertise, we even 

got to experience Delos’ 

grandeur from unique 

vantage points, before 

capturing photographic 

memories to take a part of 

the enclave home with us. 

ABOVE: 

The sprawling 

landscape of 

Terrace of the 

Lions. 

CIRCLE: 

These lion 

statues are 

some of the 

many highlights 

in Delos. 

OPPOSITE: 

Panagia 

Paraportiani is 

an important 

landmark best 

seen in person. 

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flies to Athens 

four times 

weekly. Book 

your flights at 

flyscoot.com 

180 SUNSET BAR 

Having landed back onshore in 

Mykonos, I wanted to wrap up 

my visit on a high note – literally. 

Getting to 180 Sunset Bar 

(mykonoscastle.eu/180-sunsetbar) 

presents a bit of an uphill 

hike, but the rewarding views 

overlooking the entirety of 

Mykonos is worth the effort. 

Once I traversed up to Mykonos 

Castle Panigirakis, I took notice 

of an archway that framed my 

view of the sky and sea, before 

shifting focus on the open-air 

bar itself. Decked with overhanging 

lanterns, comfortable cushion 

chairs, and a relaxed ambience, 

the setting knows just how to 

draw patrons in for some serious 

relaxation. I took comfort in a pile 

of pillows and ordered a mojito 

to accompany my last night in 

Mykonos. With a drink in hand, I 

was bathed in the red-andorange 

hued evening sun as I 

watched Mykonos town begin 

to light up for the night. That 

magic hour was the best way to 

cap off my Mykonos visit, and I 

knew full well then which Greek 

island I’d be recommending for 

future visits. 

ABOVE: 

A woman enjoys 

the sunset views 

in Mykonos. 

CIRCLE: 

Escape to the 

cosy ambience 

of 180 Sunset Bar, 

a favourite 

hangout joint. 


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SINGAPORE 

FROM BUSK 

TILL DAWN 

Amid the dazzling sights and 

sounds that are fighting for their 

share of people’s attention, a 

community of creatives is 

bringing old-school 

entertainment to the public while 

breathing life into Singapore’s 

cosmopolitan milieu. 

Ara Luna-Reston gets personal 

with performance artists who are 

staking their claim in the Little 

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STREET SPOTTING 

Catch these brilliant 

buskers as they croon 

and amaze their way 

into the hearts of 

passers-by. 

CAUGHT IN 

THE ACT 

Ever wondered what’s 

behind a busker’s life? In 

the film Singapore 

Minstrel, local filmmaker 

Ng Xi Jie shows the 

personal side of Roy 

Payamal, an enigmatic 

figure within the field of 

busking who has been 

practising his art since the 

1980s. The motion picture 

also sheds light on the 

community of buskers in 

the Little Red Dot, 

providing a candid peek 

into their personalities, 

artistic expressions, and 

purpose. Watch this 

riveting documentary 

streaming soon on 

iTunes! 

singaporeminstrel.com 

Subway services 

NORTH SOUTH 

LINE 

Roy Payamal 

roy.payamal 

royrocketstar@rocketmail.com 

Orchard 

MRT Station 

Ngee Ann City 

(traffic junction) 

Mon-Sun 

(7 to 10 p.m.) 

Clad in grey Crocs, black 

jeans, and a rolled-up 

button shirt, Roy Payamal 

chats animatedly with a man who 

seems to be enamoured by his 

storytelling. He bids the fellow 

goodbye, clambers up a folded 

steel ladder, and plugs in his 

headphones. And then – as if an 

invisible freezing spell has been 

cast upon him – Roy stands 

completely still on his makeshift 

stage for the next hour like a 

statue. Just like that, it’s showtime 

for the veteran street busker. 

“I don’t exactly know what I 

should call it,” Roy ponders when 

asked about his busking 

performance. “I used to perform 

with my body painted in silver from 

top to toe and then don a pair of 

trunks. Nowadays, I prefer to dress 

in a simple black coat and jeans 

with no makeup at all.” 

He’s talking about Roy the 

Tinman, a character he played for 

many years and is probably the 

most recognised figure in the 

busking scene. Also called Silver 

Man, he transforms himself into 

PHOTOGRAPHY SINGAPORE MINSTREL, ROY PAYAMAL 

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an eccentric figure covered in 

silver or gold body paint, and 

then either mimes or dances 

to the music amid flashing 

neon lights. 

But now it seems that 

persona no longer exists. 

“It’s hard to explain to 

people what I do now since 

most of them are used to 

seeing me in shiny body 

paint,” he says. “I’ve stripped 

away the excess elements 

and brought the focus to my 

eyes instead. I can remain still 

for up to one and a half hours 

without even blinking.” 

“I believe I’m the only person 

in the world who can do that!” 

he declares with pride. 


NORTH EAST 

LINE 

Clarke Quay 

MRT Station 

Clarke Quay 

Central 

Edwin Ong & Jonathan Goh 

(The Annoying Brothers) 

TheAnnoyingBrothers 

SINGAPORE 

PHOTOGRAPHY ORCHARD ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 

ROADBLOCKS 

AND REWARDING 

PURSUITS 

According to a spokesperson 

from Singapore’s National Arts 

Council, the primary objective of 

the Busking Scheme when it was 

introduced in 1997 was to 

provide engagement 

opportunities for hobbyists. 

More importantly, it was meant 

to be a platform for emerging 

and established artists to 

interact with street audiences 

through their creative 

expressions. 

Jonathan Goh and Edwin 

Ong, who make up the circus 

comedy street performance duo 

The Annoying Brothers, is a 

testament to the Scheme’s 

success. To them, they agree 

that busking in Singapore has 

gained greater public visibility, 

acceptance, and appreciation in 

the past decade. 

“Busking makes art more 

accessible to the masses which, 

in turn, brings life and vibrancy to 

an otherwise quiet street,” 

Jonathan says. “Moreover, street 

performing helps showcase the 

many talents hidden around 

Singapore.” 

He adds, “As performance 

artists, we are grateful for the 

freedom to choose when, 

where, and how we like to busk. 

The intimate space we create for 

our audience during our shows 

is an experience we won’t trade 

for anything else in the world.” 

While there’s a lot of wriggle 

room for creative liberty, 

Jonathan doesn’t shy away from 

sharing the challenges that 

come with performing on the 

streets, saying “if it rains, we have 

to wait until it stops before we 

Fri-Sat (8 p.m.) 

can continue doing our thing.” 

Aside from being at the mercy 

of the weather conditions, the 

young entertainer notes that the 

most challenging aspect of 

busking is keeping the audience 

interested enough for them to 

not walk away. Plus, they have to 

think of innovative ideas and up 

their skills constantly to maintain 

a watcher’s attention. 

Side story: during The 

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WORDSMITH 

ON-DEMAND 

When Dave Tai isn’t 

crafting catchy slogans as 

a copy-based creative for 

big brands, he writes 

haiku for strangers. “I 

started busking in 2016 

because I had a 

Remington typewriter 

lying around at home and 

couldn’t quite figure out 

what to do with it,” he 

says. Having left the 

busking scene 

indefinitely, Dave now 

brings his art to local 

festivals, company 

events, and weddings. 

haikufever.com 

Annoying Brothers’ first-ever 

busking session, Jonathan recalls 

that while it was a “disaster,” the 

experience was a huge learning 

point for the pair. “Five minutes 

into our show, there was no one 

left watching us.” 

“We were so demoralised by 

the negative reception that it 

took us more than three hours 

to muster up the courage to 

perform a second set which, 

thankfully, went so much better 

this time!” he says triumphantly. 

“Our spectators are different 

from the audience in paid 

shows,” Jonathan shares 

matter-of-factly. “Busking 

audiences can walk away 

anytime they want, while 

theatregoers are committed to 

finishing a show they spent 

good money on no matter how 

boring the performance is.” 

IN THE NAME OF 

LOVE (AND OTHER 

THINGS) 

When acoustic guitar player 

and singer Muhammad Firdaus 

(stage name Fyrdauz Macbeth) 

started his busking journey in 

early 2016, he propped up a 

board beside him that read: I 

busk to make the world a 

better place. To this day, his 

love for sharing his music with 

the public and using it to make 

a positive impact remains his 

top motivations. 

“Singapore is a unique 

country with people from 

different walks of life, and I 

believe that music can inspire 

people in one way or another,” 

the talented male crooner 

says. “I have received 

messages from complete 

strangers telling me that my 

PHOTOGRAPHY FIRDAUS, DAVE TAI 

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“I have received 

messages from 

complete 

strangers telling 

me that my songs 

cheered them up 

when they were 

feeling down.” 

SINGAPORE 

PHOTOGRAPHY FIRDAUS 

songs cheered them up when 

they were feeling down.” 

He continues, “I love 

expressing my emotions with 

my voice and guitar because it 

connects me to the people 

watching me. Also, I like the fact 

that I always get to meet new 

friends after each busing 

session!” 

Like Firdaus, female singersongwriter 

Marian Carmel 

began busking as a way to 

improve her musicality and gain 

performing experience. Two 

years into the business, she 

discovered a new reason to 

pick up her acoustic guitar and 

serenade strangers. 

“I’ve decided to become 

financially independent two 

years ago to help my family,” 

shares Marian, who is set to 

release her first original single this 


NORTH SOUTH 

LINE 

Somerset 

MRT Station 

Mandarin 

Gallery 

Fyrdauz Macbeth 

fyrdauzmacbeth 


EAST WEST 

LINE AND 

DOWNTOWN 

LINE 

Bugis 

MRT Station 

Haji Lane 


CIRCLE LINE 

AND 

DOWNTOWN 

LINE 

Bayfront 

MRT Station 

Mist Walk 

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SINGAPORE 


CIRCLE LINE 

AND 

DOWNTOWN 

LINE 

Marian Carmel 

mariancarmelmusic 

“Despite the small 

market the country has 

for performers like me, 

I can’t help but think 

how amazing it is that 

busking is slowly 

creating a steady and 

supportive ecosystem 

for artists in 

Singapore.” 

Bayfront 

MRT Station 

Marina Bay 

Sands Event 

Plaza 

Fri-Sun 

(8 to 10 p.m.) 


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daily. Book your 

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year. “Hence, I’ve been 

busking more often in the 

past year to put myself 

through university.” 

Does the increase of 

buskers year after year 

pose as a threat to her, 

business-wise? 

“Not at all,” Marian replies 

quickly. “In fact, it’s been 

incredibly heartening to see 

fellow artists contribute to 

enlivening Singapore’s 

streets; there are circus acts 

along Clarke Quay, plenty 

of musicians and singersongwriters 

along Orchard 

Road, and lots of other acts 

for you to keep your eyes 

and ears peeled for!” 

“Despite the small 

market the country has for 

performers like me, I can’t 

help but think how 

amazing it is that busking 

is slowly creating a steady 

and supportive ecosystem 

for artists in Singapore,” 

she says in conclusion. 

PHOTOGRAPHY LEE WEI MING 

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SCENIC 

SOJOURNS 

Bust out the camera because these dreamy 

spaces come out ahead in bringing spectacular 

outdoor views straight to your hotel room 

CHOICE STAYS 

WORDS AKANKSHA NAIR PHOTOGRAPHY OAKWOOD PREMIER OUE SINGAPORE, BOOKING.COM 

ATHENS 

Villa Hurmuses 

Kalogera 34, Mikonos, Greece 

villahurmuses.com 

Claim to fame 

Nestled in a cosy corner near 

Mykonos Town, Villa 

Hurmuses’s feather in its cap 

is the staff’s warm hospitality 

– their genuine 

thoughtfulness adds a 

personal touch to this Greek 

oasis’ myriad provisions. 

Eye candy 

The sight of the whitewashed 

architecture in Mykonos 

village against the surreal 

blues of the Aegean Sea is 

one to behold, while the 

hotel’s elevated location gives 

incomparable sweeping views 

of the island. 

Rave review 

“Villa Hurmuses is the perfect 

sanctuary for those who want 

an entire villa to themselves. 

Special mention to Ernesto 

and Ana Marie – their 

boundless hospitality made 

checking out a difficult one!” 

NANCHANG 

Shangri-La Hotel Nanchang 

No. 669, Cui Lin Road, 

Honggutan New District, 

Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, 

China 

shangri-la.com 

Claim to fame 

Shangri-La Hotel Nanchang’s 

strategic location endows views 

of the city’s splendour alongside 

its natural bounty. The ambrosial 

dining area and state-of-the-art 

hotel spa also assure that guests’ 

relaxation needs are catered to 

24/7. 

Eye candy 

Come nightfall, the hotel boasts 

enchanting sights of 

Nanchang’s lit-up skyline and 

its reflection in the Ganjiang 

River. Scenes of the city’s urban 

and natural resplendence can 

also be glimpsed from here. 

Rave review 

“The water show during evenings 

at around 7:30 p.m. was an extra 

treat because the hotel wasn’t far 

from where it was playing. It’s like 

getting free entertainment!” 

ABOVE: 

Oakwood 

Premier OUE 

Singapore. 

BELOW 

FROM LEFT: 

Villa 

Hurmuses; 

Shangri-La 

Hotel 

Nanchang 

Note: Guest 

testimonials 

are based on 

Booking.com 

reviews and 

are edited for 

clarity. 

In-room tablet and 

mobile phone with 

the Oakwood 

Premier OUE 

Singapore app 

SINGAPORE 

Oakwood Premier OUE 

Singapore 

6 Shenton Way, OUE 

Downtown 1, Singapore 

oakwoodasia.com/ 

singapore-cbd 

Claim to fame 

Serviced apartments par 

excellence. From an equipped 

kitchen to a savvy in-room 

tablet (with an app specifically 

for room service), the 


Singapore is a stress-busting 

refuge for business and leisure 

travellers alike. 

Eye candy 

Feast your eyes on 

Singapore’s glorious skyline 

when checked in here. 

Situated in the lively 

downtown district, the 

serviced apartment offers a 

striking juxtaposition of 

towering skyscrapers on one 

side, and the harbour on the 

other. 

Rave review 

“For its accessible location, 

friendly staff, and gorgeous 

rooms – we’d recommend 


Singapore over and over again.” 

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CELEBRATE MALAYSIA’S 

HISTORIC BIRTHDAY 

WITH OUR AUTHENTIC 

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DIJAMIN 

HALAL 

SINGAPORE 

MALAYSIA 

JOHOR BAHRU 

MELAKA 

KUALA LUMPUR 

PENANG 

INDONESIA 

BATAM 

• Hougang Mall 

• COMPASS ONE 

• CENTURY SQUARE 

• KSL City Mall 

• Sutera Mall 

• AEON Bukit indah 

• Aeon bandar dato onn 

• Aeon permas jaya 

• AEON tebrau city 

• Dataran Pahlawan 

• aeon bandraraya 

• My TOWN Mall, Cheras 

• AEON BANDAR UTAMA 

• Aeon MID valley 

• Aeon BANDAR puchong 

• AEON taman maluri 

• aeon shah alam 

• Aeon 

Queensbay 

• Nagoya hill 

food streeT

TIP BITS 

THRILL vs. CHILL 

A Splashin’ Good Time / 

Beach, Please 

64 

GLOBAL GRUB 

Keep Calm And 

Curry On 

66 

RETAIL RAVES 

B(u)y 

George! 

71 


What’s 

On 

74 

PHOTOGRAPHY MARVIN MEYER ON UNSPLASH 

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A SPLASHIN’ 

Come where the 

GOOD TIME aquaphiles play, and 

the H2O is full of life 

01 

ADVENTURE COVE 

WATERPARK 

Singapore 

This aquatic amusement park 

houses one of the best water 

slides found on Sentosa 

Island. It features the Riptide 

Rocket, southeast Asia’s first 

hydro-magnetic coaster, as 

well as the colourful Rainbow 

Reef where you can mingle 

with over 20,000 tropical 

fishes as they swim along with 

you. 

Admission fee: 

starts from S$38 

rwsentosa.com 

03 

WATERBOM BALI 

Bali 

Apart from endowing you with 

adrenaline-pumping slides 

and rides, Waterbom Bali park 

boasts top-notch F&B joints 

for you to refuel at. Don’t want 

to bring cash? Breeze through 

in-park purchases with their 

Splash Band cashless payment 

system – simply flash the nifty 

wristband strapped on you 

and go! 


starts from 355,000 Rupiah 

splashjungle.com 

02 

WONDERLA 

Bengaluru 

Using water that is potable enough 

to drink, Wonderla Bengaluru has a 

wide range of rides from a junglethemed 

lagoon to a unique water 

slide where you’ll get to move up 

and down like a pendulum. Indeed, 

leaving the park by the end of the 

day would be difficult. 


starts from 890 Rupees 

wonderla.com 

The Python 

at Waterbom 

Bali can fit 

up to four 

people in a 

life-raft style 

tube. 

PEACE OUT OF 

WATER 

Maximise ride times with 

family and friends by 

keeping these tips in mind. 

Seal ‘em in 

Should your valuables 

need to be with you at all 

times, carry them around 

in a resealable bag. 

Say goodbye to 

blocked ears 

Gently tug your earlobe 

while tilting your head 

toward your shoulder to 

get the excess water out. 

Fill it up 

Not only does bringing a 

reusable bottle helps you 

save the planet, but it also 

reminds you to stay 

hydrated while playing in 

the water. 

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BEACH, PLEASE 

Soak up some vitamin sea at these coastal 

lounges you’d love to laze in all day 

THRILL & CHILL 

PHOTOGRAPHY COASTES, BERNARD-HERMANT ON UNSPLASH 

GLOW BY GLOW 

Achieving the coveted 

golden tan is possible with 

proper sunbathing 

techniques. 

Keep the moist 

Slather on gentle 

moisturising creams at 

least every two hours to 

keep your skin adequately 

hydrated. 

Sleep light 

Staying in the same 

sleeping position for 

longer than ten minutes 

will give you a sunburn 

that hurts. 

Time yourself 

The best times to get a 

suntan is from sunrise to 

noon, and from 4 p.m. 

onwards. 

01 

DREAM BEACH CLUB 

Phuket 

Whip out a summer read (we 

recommend Picnic in Provence by 

Elizabeth Bard) while you lay on 

sun beds and cabanas by the 

picturesque Layan Beach at this 

2,000 sqft multi-level beach club. 

Don’t miss: 

Partying like it’s your last night on 

Earth at Level One. This rooftop 

venue at the resort guarantees 

pulsating, world-class nightclub 

events throughout the year. 

dreambeachclub.com 

03 

COASTES 

Singapore 

Located along Sentosa’s 

Siloso Beach, Coastes offers 

laid-back beach vibes, 

spectacular views and delicious 

food – including melt-in-yourmouth 

burgers, pizzas, and some 

fantastic seafood. 

Don’t miss: 

Downloading the ‘C Side’ app to 

order food without leaving your 

lounge chair. 

coastes.com 

02 

POTATO HEAD BEACH 

CLUB 

Bali 

From artsy décor to a fully decked pool 

bar, this Seminyak resort is the ultimate 

tropical refuge. Stuff yourself in either of 

its three restaurants and take a dip in 

the infinity pool – all while overlooking 

the Indian Ocean. 

Don’t miss: 

Eating at Kaum, an in-house restaurant 

which prides itself on cuisines that 

reflect Indonesia’s flavours and 

heritage. 

ptthead.com 

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KEEP CALM AND 

CURRY ON 

From street snacks to hearty meals, there’s no doubt 

that the love for curry is an international sensation – 

and these hot dishes found around our network are 

ready to set willing palates on fire 

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GLOBAL GRUB 

HOW TO EAT 

THALI 

Use fingers only. 

Thali is traditionally eaten 

with the fingers on your 

right hand only. Use your 

left hand for pouring 

curries and holding drinks. 

PHOTOGRAPHY DREAMSTIME 

THALI 

When it comes to curry, it’s 

best to start from the source. 

India has a motley of curries 

available from smoky tikka 

masala, to buttery korma, and 

hot and spicy vindaloo. For 

those who want to try a little 

bit of everything, ordering a 

thali is your best bet. Thali is a 

set meal that is served on a 

silver platter, and comes with a 

few different curry sides plus a 

helping of rice or Indian 

flatbread. While thali can be 

found all over India, the ones 

in Bengaluru are quite colossal 

and are typically paired with 10 

to 15 side dishes. 

BENGALURU 

Kesariya Restaurant 

#55 Goenka Chambers, 

19th Main Road, 15th 

Cross 2nd Phase, 

Bengaluru, India 

Sauce only when needed. 

It’s tempting to pour all 

the curries onto your rice 

at once, but it’s best to 

douse them one mouthful 

at a time. 

Progress properly. 

Begin with the vegetable 

dishes, followed by 

sambhar (lentil-based 

spicy gravy), then vathal 

kuzhambu (gravy made 

from turkey berries and 

shallots), and rasam 

(tomato-based soup). 

End the meal with the 

raita (yoghurt-like 

condiment) to help cool 

the stomach and aid 

digestion. 

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KARĒ PAN (カレーパン) 

Take a beloved home stew and put it in 

an edible to-go package – that’s what 

you get with karē pan. First created in 

1927, the simple Japanese bread bun is a 

meal on its own, especially for busy 

Tokyo-ians who have little time to stop 

work to eat. Karē pan is filled with 

Japanese-style curry, which is slightly 

sweet and not as spicy as an Indian-style 

curry. The bread bun is then coated in 

panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) and 

deep-fried, resulting in a crispy-shelled 

bun with a soft and fluffy interior. 

TOKYO 

Cattlea 

1-6-11, Morishita, 

Koto Ward, 

Tokyo, Japan 

CURRY FISH BALLS 

After spending hours shopping along the streets 

of Hong Kong, fill grumbling tummies with one of 

Hong Kong’s best street food – curry fish balls. 

Fish balls are deep fried until golden brown and 

crisp on the outside, then soaked in spicy curry 

gravy. The fish balls are sold on skewers of five 

and six and usually with an additional serving of 

curry in a cup for extra dipping. Curry fish balls 

are often sold at snack shops together with other 

Hong Kong street fare like fried tofu and grilled 

octopus tentacles. 

HONG KONG 

Fei Jie 

Shop 4A, 55 

Dundas Street, 

Mong Kok, 

Hong Kong 

Hot Bowl White 

Curry Mee 

16-A Lorong Abu 

Siti, Penang, 

Malaysia 

WHITE CURRY MEE 

White is not a colour anyone 

would expect curry to be, but 

in Penang, Malaysia, this 

colourless food is a favourite of 

locals. The dish starts out with 

a white soup base – a savoury 

blend of coconut milk and 

chicken broth flavoured with 

curry and pandan leaves. The spice comes 

from the curry paste that is added to the 

soup after the dish is served, and is made 

with shallots, garlic, chillies, galangal, 

lemongrass, candlenut, curry powder and 

belachan (fermented shrimp paste). Add 

more if you like heat, or just a bit if you’re still 

getting used to chillies. 

GO FOR THE GOLD 

Kesariya Restaurant has one 

of the largest servings of 

thali in India, with each 

serving consisting 32 items 

that include drinks, starters, 

mains, and desserts. They’re 

way too big for a single diner 

so make it a thali party and 

invite friends for an 

all-vegetarian feast! 

kesariya.in 

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CURRYWURST 

Germany’s capital has always branded 

itself as “proudly strange” for its openmindedness 

to experimentation, which is 

probably why currywurst is touted as the 

“most Berlin dish of all” for its unusual 

pairing of ketchup and curry powder. Born 

out of the kitchen of a resourceful housewife 

who traded spirits with British soldiers for 

ketchup and curry powder, this iconic 

street food is a simple one that can be 

easily replicated at home – slice up a 

grilled German sausage and serve with a 

ketchup and Worcestershire sauce, and a 

sprinkling of curry powder. 

Curry 36 

36 Mehringdamm, 

Berlin, Germany 

BERLIN 

SHRIMP CURRY 

Inspired by Japanese curry 

from Hawai’i’s large East Asian 

population, shrimp curry is 

classic comfort food from the 

Aloha State. Unlike many other 

curries where everything is 

thrown into a pot to stew, 

shrimps are first pan-fried until a 

lovely seared crust is formed 

before they are added to the 

curry. Another unexpected twist 

is the garnishes used; shrimp 

curry is given the Hawaiian 

tropical treatment with the 

addition of chopped nuts, raisins, 

fruit chutney, shredded coconut, 

and sliced fresh banana. 

Hawaii Curry 

740 Kapahulu Ave, 

Honolulu, Hawai’i, USA 

GLOBAL GRUB 

HAWAI’I 

PHOTOGRAPHY IG @VINCIENZO89, 123RF, DREAMSTIME 

KHAO SOI (ข้าวซอย) 

Thailand has so many varieties of curries, and 

Chiang Mai’s khao soi is one of the top favourites. 

The northern-style curry noodle dish shares its 

roots with Burmese-style ohn no khao swè, which 

also has boiled egg noodles served in a curry soup 

and garnished with deep-fried crispy egg noodles. 

The curry in khao soi is similar to Thailand’s yellow 

curry, or massaman curry, a variant developed by 

Thai Muslims centuries ago. To cut the richness of 

the coconut milk in khao soi, squeeze a wedge of 

lime over the dish. 

Khao Soi Khun Yai 

Soi Sri Poom 8, 

Tambon Si Phum, 

Amphoe Mueang, 

Chiang Mai, Thailand 

CHIANG MAI 

FOR BETTER 

OR WURST 

How much of a cultural 

icon is the currywurst? Well, 

it’s big enough that it has a 

museum dedicated to it in 

Berlin! The Deutsches 

Currywurst Museum 

celebrates the German 

sausage’s origins, history, 

and cultural significance 

with fun and interactive 

exhibits. End the tour by 

sampling this quintessential 

dish and stopping by the 

gift shop to pick up 

wiener-inspired souvenirs. 

Deutsches Currywurst 

Museum 

currywurstmuseum. 

com/en 

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Proudly 

PENANG 

made 

B(U)Y GEORGE! 

Commemorate your trip to the multifaceted 

island of Penang and its historical UNESCO city 

of George Town with these handcrafted 

mementoes from notable shopping spots 

RETAIL RAVES 

THE HABITAT 

Since colonial days, Penang Hill 

(Bukit Bendera) has been a 

refuge for islanders seeking 

inspiring views and respite from 

the fierce heat. After the 

funicular train to its summit 

re-opened in 2011 with an 

extended track, the ten-minute 

ride to the summit reached new 

peaks of popularity. But original 

retail opportunities remained in 

short supply until the opening 

of The Habitat in 2017, a 

remarkable nature attraction 

that combines rambling through 

rainforest inhabited by langurs, 

giant squirrels, and (eek!) snakes 

with spectacular engineering 

feats like Curtis Crest, a ringshaped 

elevated walkway. 

Snap up: A pack of 10 leaf-shaped 

plates (made from actual leaves) 

at Shop on the Hill, one of 

Penang’s best gift shops, and 

indeed the most ultra-modern; 

built on a slope, its angular 

interiors dazzle while trees sprout 

from the floor, true to its sylvan 

surroundings. 

thehabitat.my 

WORDS JONATHAN EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY NATASHA MAHTANI 

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CHULIA STREET 

One of George Town’s oldest roads is 

Chulia Street, a focal point for throwback 

thrills in one of Asia’s most nostalgic 

cities. Here’s the place to get your fill of 

local gut-pleasers like beef noodles, 

char kway teow, and assam laksa 

(Malaysian fish-based rice noodle 

soup). Chulia Street also features a host 

of flea markets and antique stores 

selling handicraft items. 

Snap up: An elegant Nyonya vase 

from Seven Terraces. The hotel’s 

in-house boutique blends 

seamlessly with the rest of the 

structure’s Peranakan style. The 

goods inside the store are excess 

stock and collectables that 

remained when Seven Terraces 

was completed in 2012. 

georgetownheritage.com 

CHINAHOUSE 

At some point, every visitor to George 

Town ends up in ChinaHouse, and it’s 

not hard to see why. Not only is this the 

longest shophouse in the city, 

occupying an entire block in the historic 

centre – it takes several minutes to walk 

from the front (Lebuh Pantai) to back 

(Lebuh Victoria) – but it’s also Penang’s 

most versatile public space. A mixedconcept 

leisure-time mega-market, it 

comprises no fewer than 14 cafés, 

eateries, wineries, contemporary 

galleries, shops, and multi-purpose 

creative spaces. 

Snap up: One of the stunning 

cushions at Bon Ton Shop III, an 

offshoot of the fashionably curated 

boutique of the same name along 

Armenian Street. There’s also the 

Reading Room, an airy library of 

books and magazines on art, design, 

architecture, and cooking for sale. 

chinahouse.com.my 

PHOTOGRAPHY BON TON THE SHOP (GIFTS); CHINAHOUSE (VENUE SHOTS), ● 

GTHH (GEORGE TOWN HERITAGE HOTELS) 

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PHOTOGRAPHY ●THE TOP KOMTAR PENANG, HOWARD TAN 

STUDIO HOWARD 

George Town is a goldmine for 

offbeat artisan boutiques, and 

the Studio Howard gallery 

epitomises the retromodernist 

vibe in this hipperthan-hip 

enclave that drips 

with art. The stylised art 

photography of Howard Tan 

takes centre stage, depicting 

the architecture and street life 

of Penang in glorious 

technicolour – everything from 

the façades of houses in 

George Town to bicycles, 

trishaws, market vendors and 

temples. The studio also 

showcases the work of artists 

from different disciplines such 

DURIAN DURIAN 

Indulge yourself with a box 

of Beryl’s milk chocolates 

with durian filling at Durian: 

The King of Fruits, a 

mini-museum that 

transports visitors through 

the history, varieties, and 

many uses of this polarising 

fruit. There are plenty of 

comical selfie-ops 

throughout the museum 

– a split-open, man-sized 

papaya greets you at the 

entrance – and a retail area 

chock-full (pun intended) 

of durian confectioneries. 

as Fuan Wong’s fused-glass 

sculptures and bowls, and Ch’ng 

Kiah Kiean’s graphite sketches of 

local street scenes. 

Snap up: A magnet or a coaster 

depicting Penang scenes at Shop 

Howard, a vividly-coloured outlet 

that Howard Tan set up when his 

studio became cluttered. Also 

find jute-and-batik bags that 

are made by a local 

seamstress from recycled 

gunny sacks, as well as 

framed photo prints, 

postcards, photo books, 

and jewellery here. 

studiohoward.com 

COOL STOREY, BRO! 

The 68-storey Komtar 

Tower has towered over 

Penang for decades as an 

inescapable icon of the 

island. Once the secondtallest 

building in Asia, it 

has now been refurbished 

as a multipurpose 

complex offering retail 

outlets, transportation, 

and government offices. 

The complex also houses 

The Rainbow Skywalk, 

declared Malaysia’s 

highest observation deck 

in 2016, and a network of 

themed spaces (the 

“Avenue of Adventures”) 

occupying levels 3 

through 6 including 

Penang State Gallery, a 

planetarium, and a 

dinosaur exhibit. 

thetop.com.my 

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WHAT’S ON 

Chamber 

choir group 

Cantamus Dresden is 

set to serenade at the 

George Town 

Festival this year. 

A local 

band 

performs 

during the 

Singapore 

Night 

Festival in 

2017. 

AUGUST 

17 - 25 August 

SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL 

Singapore: The year 2018 marks 

the 11th edition of the annual 

festival that illuminates the city of 

Singapore after dark. Be dazzled 

by the colourful and captivating 

displays all around the Bras Basah 

and Bugis area, and stay to watch 

the exterior of landmarks like the 

Singapore Art Museum and the 


become canvases for unique 

artworks. There will also be special 

music performances between 

23–25 August from local and 

regional artistes to serenade you 

into the night. 

nightfestival.sg 

18 - 19 August 

SUMMER SONIC 2018 

Tokyo / Osaka, Japan: Summer 

is heating up, especially in 

Japan with the hottest names 

in today’s music scene 

descending upon Tokyo and 

Osaka for the famed annual 

festival over both weekends. 

Expect heavyweight names 

such as Paramore and Chance 

The Rapper, alongside 

up-and-comers like Billie 

Eilish, Jorja Smith, and Petit 

Biscuit scattered across six 

main stages. 

summersonic.com 

Sing along with featured 

music artists at the 2018 

Summer Sonic Festival. 

4 August - 2 September 

GEORGE TOWN FESTIVAL 

Penang, Malaysia: For a whole 

month, the streets of Penang 

will turn even more vibrant 

with a celebration that spans 

the worlds of arts, culture and 

heritage. From art installations 

to theatre performances to 

film screenings, find yourself 

immersed in a different 

activity every day. For a full list 

of the programmes, head over 

to their website. 

georgetownfestival.com 

WORDS BRYAN YEONG PHOTOGRAPHY NATIONAL HERITAGE BOARD, GEORGE TOWN FESTIVAL, 

MARINA BAY SANDS & DISNEY SINGAPORE. IG: SUMMERSONIC_OFFICIAL 

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September 

Ongoing until 30 September 

MARVEL STUDIOS: TEN YEARS 

OF HEROES 

Singapore: Don your comic-print 

tees of your favourite superheroes 

and make your way to the ArtScience 

Museum for an immersive experience 

like no other. Avid Marvel fans will 

especially enjoy this exhibition that 

marks a decade of their crowdpleasing 

blockbuster films. Highlights 

within the ten themed galleries 

include dancing alongside Groot 

from the Guardians of the Galaxy 

series and a photo opportunity 

with a larger-than-life Iron Man. 

marinabaysands.com/museum/ 

marvel-exhibition.html 

16 September 

SUN MOON LAKE SWIMMING 

CARNIVAL 

Taipei, Taiwan: While this famed 

tourist attraction remains a picture 

of tranquility during most seasons, 

September will see a unique 

activity take centre stage at the 

Sun Moon Lake Swimming 

Carnival. Once a year, 10,000 

people from all over the world 

gather to swim about 3 kilometres 

as a joyous celebration in this 

clearwater lake. Tourists can even 

join in the fun too, as long as 

you’re in good health and capable 

of swimming long distances. 

www.sunmoonlake.gov.tw 

One of the may 

awe-inspring 

installations at 

Berlin Art Week. 

26 - 30 September 

BERLIN ART WEEK 

Berlin, Germany: Art enthusiasts 

will have much to hurrah about 

at the Berlin Art Week, to be 

held on the last week of 

September. The hangars of the 

former Tempelhof Airport will 

play host to the two main art 

fairs, while other showcases all 

over the city promise plenty 

more to enjoy for collectors, 

curators, and artists alike. 

berlinartweek.de 

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HOT 

OFF THE 

PRESS 

Latest news from the 

Scoot family 

NONE OTHER 

THAN 

NANCHANG 

Scoot is proud to announce that 

Singapore’s favourite budget 

carrier has commenced its flights 

to Nanchang from Singapore on 

2 July 2018. 

As the capital city of Jiangxi 

province in China, the beautiful 

Nanchang is home to scenic 

attractions such as the largest 

freshwater lake in China, Poyang 

Lake, and the Meiling National 

Forest Park. 

Celebrating the launch of the 

Singapore-Nanchang direct flight, 

TR112 passengers were invited to 

participate in fun activities and 

lucky draws onboard the flight. 

Nanchang, a major railway hub 

connecting eastern and southern 

China, is Scoot’s latest destination in 

China, which accounts for onethird 

of Scoot’s global network 

and sees over 110 services per 

week by Scoot. 

Operated on the Airbus 320, 

Scoot’s Singapore-Nanchang 

direct flights are scheduled three 

times weekly, departing every 

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 

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THE 

SCOOT 

LIFE 

THE SCOOT SCOOP 

Recently, our three Cs 

(CEO, CCO & COO) 

were put through their 

paces as a Scootee to 

connect more with 

fellow Scootees and 

better understand the 

challenges they face on 

a daily basis. In this 

issue, we feature 

Lik Hsin – Scoot’s very 

own CEO – as he 

experiences life as 

a Scootee. 

This has been a long time coming, 

but when we first heard about 

Lik Hsin’s interest to try being in 

the shoes of a Scootee, we quietly 

began to put the plan into action 

and got hold of some uniforms for 

him to try on for size (he is a little 

wider than we thought!). Here’s his 

detailed account during his first 

day as a Scootee! 

D-Day 

- 

My calendar’s blocked off for two 

days, and I am secretly rostered 

on two flights as a Scootee. Only 

the project team’s in the loop at 

this point; there’s no turning 

back. Our destination? Osaka! 

D-Day 

-1 

The midnight oil’s burning, 

and I’ve got a stack of 

manuals to go through before 

the flight. You’d be amazed 

at how much our crew have 

to know, but I understand 

that knowledge and training 

are the only ways to ensure 

crew and passenger safety 

while we keep up service 

standards. Even though I am 

only an extra crew and not 

manning a full position, I still 

have to be knowledgeable 

about standard operating 

systems and not trip up the 

rest of the team. 

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“I WON’T KNOW WHAT’S 

THE BEST METHOD TO LEAD 

MY TEAM UNLESS I GET MY 

HANDS DIRTY.” 

D-Day 

It’s showtime! Everyone meets 

up at the briefing centre before 

the flight, and for the first time, 

they are told that I am joining 

them onboard. Sure, some 

nervousness is there, but smiles 

break out as I share with them 

what my expertise is – and 

that’s cleaning toilets! The 

briefing takes place as usual, 

then off to the aircraft we go. 

While making our way through 

the passenger terminal, I 

understand for the first time 

why the uniform is always worn 

with pride; your uniform is the 

ultimate symbol of who you 

are and what you do. 

We meet the pilots for a 

quick brief, and then prep the 

cabin before boarding 

commences. It’s not always 

easy to maintain a sunny 

personality 24/7 for hundreds 

of people, but our crew 

manages to do it every day. 

Shortly after takeoff and 

the seatbelt signs have been 

turned off, we get to work. 

Food is heated and served; 

carts are rolled out. While I 

didn’t make a single F&B sale 

on one trip down the aisle, my 

fellow Scootees kindly offered 

consolation and 

encouragement. Also, I’ve 

come to know that serving 

meals and drinks is a 

balancing act – literally! 

Thankfully, there were no 

spillages under my watch. As 

our flight nears to descent, 

trash was mounting, and 

toilets needed cleaning. I’ve 

come to know that the crew 

uses Post-it notes to record 

who has cleaned the toilets 

and during what times, so I 

jotted down my name as 

instructed. Time flies when 

you’re having fun, and before 

you know it, we are 

approaching Osaka, so we 

ensure the passengers are 

buckled in for landing. 

POST-FLIGHT 

The crew and I enjoyed some 

Japanese food once we 

settled in Osaka. And no, 

we didn’t forget to bring 

home a bottle of sake 

(Japanese rice wine). The 

camaraderie is strong, and I 

am reminded once again 

that a company’s success 

depends on their people. 

RATING: 

Competent 

“I have done better 

on in-flight sales 

since then – I even 

sold some dutyfree 

liquor and 

perfume on a 

recent trip!” 

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Pre-order the 

Signature Nasi 

Goreng with 

Chicken Satay 

at flyscoot.com 

now! 

This month, we’re going 

to satay-fy your Singapore 

local food cravings – 

35,000ft in the air! 

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OH, WOULD YOU SATAY WITH ME? 

Signature Nasi Goreng with Chicken Satay – a traditional 

Malay dish which consists of small pieces of skewered 

meat – has officially boarded Scoot planes! Delight in 

mouthfuls of authentic Malay-style fried rice served with 

flavourful chicken satay and drool-worthy peanut sauce, 

topped with baked egg and mouth-watering achar (spicy 

pickled vegetables). Shiok! 

Did you know? These 

mouth-watering skewers 

are hand-grilled by a team 

of dedicated in-flight food 

specialists from SATS! 

GRILL-IT- 

YOURSELF, LAH! 

To achieve the traditional 

flavours of satay, these 

skewers of meat are 

marinated in a medley of 

Asian spices, and grilled 

over an old-school 

charcoal grill. Check out 

the SATS chefs’ secret 

recipe to these signature 

chicken skewers! 

Chicken Satay 

(GRILLED CHICKEN 

ON A SKEWER) 

Ingredients: 

20g Candle Nut 

20g Fresh Turmeric 

10g Fresh Ginger 

20g Galangal 

40g Lemongrass 

80g Shallots 

40g Garlic 

5g Turmeric Powder 

250g Sugar 

10g Salt 

5g Fennel Seed 

5g Cumin Seed 

5g Coriander Seed 

1kg Chicken Cubes 

Directions: 

Blend all seasoning ingredients 

(except chicken cubes) until a 

smooth paste is produced. 

Once blended, marinate the 

chicken cubes overnight (or for at 

least eight hours) in a chiller before 

skewering the meat on sticks. 

For best results, grill meat over a 

charcoal grill until golden brown. 

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SHOPPING 

IN 

THE AIR 

Indulge in some retail therapy onboard 

as we bring you this month’s featured 

product from our in-flight duty-free 

shopping guide, Scootalogue! 

Get the 

Invisiblur 

Perfecting Shield 

SPF 30 

from our in-flight 

duty-free 

catalogue now! 

I tnk One Step to Perfection 

Murad, Inc., the skincare brand 

synonymous with high-performance, 

science-based products, is the 

mastermind behind the Invisiblur 

Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum 

SPF 30 | PA+++, a multi-tasking 

formula that immediately treats 

visible signs of ageing, blurs 

imperfections, and protects against 

UV damage. Representing the next 

generation of Murad’s scientific 

developments, this multi-benefit 

treatment is the first 3-in-1 

translucent skincare product to 

feature invisible sunscreen. 

Formulated with specialised 

ingredients that are designed to 

promote total skin perfection, this 

formula delivers a powerful antiageing 

treatment with priming, 

moisturising, and sun-protecting 

benefits in just one step. 

More Time for Yourself 

Ideal for the on-the-go traveller 

who is looking for a time-saving, 

one-step skin solution, the 

Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad 

Spectrum SPF 30’s noncomedogenic 

formula contains a 

blend of powerful youthenhancing 

ingredients like 

Shiitake mushroom peptides, 

blackcurrant, rosemary, and 

goldenrod extracts. The 

combination of these ingredients 

helps reduce the appearance of 

fine lines and wrinkles by 

improving skin resilience and 

texture to reveal a more youthful 

look and feel. In a Muradsponsored 

study, 94% of users 

saw improved smoothness and 

texture* and 71% of users saw 

fewer lines and wrinkles.* 

Treats, Blurs, and 

Protects in One Go 

Simultaneously operating as a 

skin-blurring solution, the Invisiblur 

Perfecting Shield SPF 30 uses Soft 

Focus Complex that works to leave 

skin soft, hydrated, and free of visible 

imperfections, creating a fresh face 

look or an ideal primer for makeup 

application and long-lasting wear. 

This instant skin perfector also 

utilises skin-protecting ingredients 

such as barley, sunflower, and 

cucumber extracts to enhance the 

skin’s ability to retain and attract 

moisture, as well as shield skin from 

environmental aggressors. Finally, 

this multi-functional, do-it-all 

solution provides powerful broad 

spectrum SPF protection featuring a 

unique invisible sunscreen 

technology making it suitable for all 

skin tones. 

The Perfect Solution for Girls On-the-Go 

Wear the Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 like a boss girl in two super easy ways: 

1 As a morning-to-evening base 

2 

DAY 

Apply product 

before putting 

on your 

makeup to 

help you 

keep that 

fresh-faced 

look all day while 

fighting the signs 

of ageing. 

NIGHT 

Smoothe a light 

coat of product 

over your makeup 

to freshen up 

your skin before 

hitting town. Next, 

rock a dramatic eye 

or a bold lip, so you’ll 

be ready for wherever 

the night takes you! 

As a protective 

skin armour 

In the palm of your hand, 

combine one pump of 

product with an equal 

amount of liquid 

foundation. Mix both 

products together and 

then evenly apply on face. 

The end product will give 

you a natural, blurring 

effect with a hint of colour. 

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*Results after one week of a Murad-sponsored study. Individual results may vary.

GET A LEG UP 

Whether you’re tall or 

small, you deserve to 

sprawl! Whether on the 

Boeing 787 Dreamliner or 

the Airbus A320-family 

aircraft, we offer you 

various seating options 

according to your needs. 

Travel tips 

when you fly 

with Scoot 

THE SCOOT 

EXTRA! 


AIRBUS 

A320/A319 

STANDARD SEATS 

FRONT SEATS 

STRETCH SEATS 

Simply 

approach our 

friendly 

Scootees if you 

wish to 

upgrade your 

seat! 

SEAT PITCH 

28.5” 

28.5” 

38.4” 

TIPS 

Reserve your preferred 

seats when you book 

your flights 

These seats are situated at 

Rows 2 to 4, allowing you to 

disembark first when you 

arrive at your destination. 

These seats are front-row 

seats and seats situated at 

the emergency exits, giving 

you maximum leg space. 

ON-BOARD 

UPGRADE PRICES** 

Not available for on board upgrade, be sure to pre-select 

these seats on your next flight! 

SGD40 - 80 

BOEING 787 

DREAMLINER 

STANDARD SEATS 

SUPER SEATS 

STRETCH SEATS 

SCOOTBIZ 

30% more 

knee room than 

Standard seats 

50% more knee 

room than 


2X the knee 

room of 


SEAT PITCH 

30-31” 

33-34” 

at least 34” 

38” 

FULLY 

ADJUSTABLE 

HEADREST 

(only in 

ScootinSilence 

quiet zone) 

(with 

adjustable 

leg rests) 

TIPS 

Reserve your 

preferred seats 

when you book 

your flights 

Available on 787-9 

aircraft only 

These are 

front-row seats, so 

you’ll have no one 

in front of you! 

Enjoy a meal*, ScooTV 

and in-seat power 

access when you 

upgrade on board! 

ON-BOARD 

UPGRADE PRICES** 

SGD20 - 90 

SGD40 - 140 

SGD80 - 200 

*Applies only to guests who do not already have pre-purchased meals. 

**Prices are accurate as at 1 August 2018. ***Prices are subject to change 

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PASS THE 

POPCORN! 

It’s Singapore’s 53rd birthday this month, 

so we’re bringing you National Daythemed 

flicks that are streaming right 

here in ScooTV. Majulah Singapura! 

JIMAMI TOFU 

When his food critic wife Yuki suddenly 

disappears, a successful Singaporean 

chef sets off to her hometown in 

Okinawa to find her where he discovers 

Yuki’s father’s restaurant. 

Genre: Drama, Romance 

Rating: PG 

Duration: 121 minutes 

Director: Jason Chan, Christian Lee 

Cast: Jason Chan, Mari Yamamoto, 

Rino Nakasone 

WONDER BOY 

Follow the inspiring footsteps of 

celebrated musician and playwright 

Dick Lee’s autobiography who grew up 

in 1970s Singapore (a time when rock 

music was banned) and went on to 

form a rock group - The Wonder Boys. 

Genre: Bio/Drama 

Rating: NR 


Director: Dick Lee, Daniel Yam 

Cast: Ryan Ang, Fang Rong Foo, 

Zachary Ibrahim 

ODDBODS 

This sketch-based series follows the 

adventures of seven adorable characters as 

they laugh, fool, and stumble their way through 

the most seemingly ordinary situations. 

Genre: Kids 


THE SS SHOW EP STEFANIE SUN 

Mum’s the word! Stefanie Sun has everyone 

thinking she is cool, calm, and collected when 

in reality she is an anxious mother with 

a wild side. 

Genre: Variety Show 


THE NOOSE S9 

Following a hiatus, this Singaporean 

comedy show is back on air and 

better than ever! Discover the new 

game show that locals are going 

mad for, plus peek inside the Little 

Red Dot’s spankin’ new snazzy bar. 

Genre: Comedy 


Cast: Michelle Chong, Chua En Lai, 

Alaric Tay, Suhaimi Yusof, Judee Tan, 

Siti Khalijah 

Pick up the 

ScooTV 

Entertainment 

Guide from your 

seat pocket to 

check out what’s 

screening now! 

*Available only on Scoot flights operated on B787 aircraft. 

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Scoot currently operates 42 aircraft, 

comprising of 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners 

and 24 Airbus A320-family aircraft. Here’s 

a look at our fleet and products available 

on each respective fleet: 

FLEET 

FACTS 


BOEING 

787 FLEET 

AIRBUS 

A320- 

FAMILY 

FLEET 

Boeing 787-9 

Boeing 787-8 

Airbus 320-232 

Airbus 319-132 

Number 

Of Aircraft 

8 

10 

22 

2 

Number 

Of Seats 

SCOOTBIZ: 35 

ECONOMY: 340 

SCOOTBIZ: 21 

ECONOMY: 314 

787-8 (With Bunk) 

SCOOTBIZ: 18 

ECONOMY: 311 

180 

144 

Length 

62.82M 

56.72M 

37.57M 

33.84M 

Wingspan 

60.12M 

60.12M 

34.10M 

(35.80M with Sharklets) 

34.10M 

Height 

17.02M 

16.92M 

11.76M 

11.76M 

Typical 

Cruising 

Speed 

0.85 MACH 

0.85 MACH 

0.78 MACH 

0.78 MACH 

Products 

Available 

Onboard 

ScootinSilence 

Stretch 

Super 

Standard 

Stretch 

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Maintaining good blood 

circulation and muscle relaxation 

goes a long way towards avoiding 

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), a painful 

condition that arises when a clot obstructs 

blood flow in a vein. Though it’s a rare 

occurrence, don’t take any chances, 

especially during long flights. During your 

flight, move your legs and feet for a few 

minutes every hour. Stand up and stretch 

your arms and chest. 

CABIN PRESSURE 

Changes in cabin pressure during the flight 

may cause discomfort in the ears. Relieve 

ear pain by swallowing hard, holding your 

nose and gently breathing out with your 

mouth closed. If travelling with toddlers or 

infants, give them a sweet or feed them a 

snack when cabin pressure rises, 

particularly during take-off. 

SAFETY FIRST. NO COMPROMISE 

Your safety is our number-one priority, but you have a part to play 

too. The cabin crew’s safety briefing and the safety information 

card in your seat pocket provide crucial details in the unlikely event 

of an emergency. Always pay attention to these details on each 

flight you take because information can vary, such as the location 

of emergency exits and equipment. If in doubt about anything 

safety-related, ask. Our crew are specially trained to ensure your 

safety at all times. Regardless of the situation, safety must never 

be compromised, so follow the crew’s safety instructions at all 

times. It is an offence to refuse to obey any lawful command 

of the captain or cabin crew. 

CABIN CLEANLINESS 

Please do not place rubbish or other discarded items in your 

seat pocket or on the floor. Trash bins and napkins are located in the 

lavatories. Unless you have strict dietary requirements not catered 

for on board our flights, please refrain from bringing outside food 

and beverages into the aircraft. We have a delicious array of meals 

and snacks on offer, including tempting vegetarian and halal options. 

PORTABLE 

ELECTRONIC 

DEVICES 

You may use your 

lightweight portable 

electronic devices 

(“Flight Safe” mode on 

A320 /”Transmitting” 

mode on B787) unless advised by crew. 

Personal headphones or earphones must be 

unplugged and not in use when the aircraft is 

taxiing, taking off and landing. Laptops may 

not be used and must be properly stowed 

when the aircraft is taking off, landing and on 

the ground. If you’re boarding or disembarking 

the aircraft on the tarmac, you must switch off 

your devices. At any point of the flight, the 

captain or cabin crew may advise you to turn 

off your devices. 

STAY HYDRATED 

Low humidity in the cabin 

can cause your body to 

dehydrate. Drink lots of 

non-alcoholic beverages 

during your flight and 

apply moisturiser liberally 

to combat dryness. Consume alcohol in 

moderation while on board as high altitude 

intensifies its effects. The consumption of any 

alcoholic beverage not purchased from the 

inflight menu is not permitted. 

DON’T SMOKE 

Scoot enforces a strict no-smoking policy on all 

its flights, which also prohibits the use of 

e-cigarettes. Please refrain from lighting up in 

the lavatories, as doing so could endanger the 

safety of your fellow guests or disrupt the flight. 

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Management Development 

Institute of Singapore

August 2018 - Scoot In-flight Magazine

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