Fah Thai Magazine Mar-Apr 2020

HAPPENINGS
SINGAPORE / MALAYSIA
SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR
SPOTLIGHT
Tree For All
Singapore’s answer to Central
Park now has more than just
flowers and trees to feast your
eyes on. The new observation
deck at Gardens by the Bay
offers rare unobstructed views
of the cityscape. The 50-metre
tall Supertree Observatory,
which opened to the public in
December, features a lower airconditioned
deck topped by an
open-air circular rooftop where
views of the Marina Bay area
unfurl into the distance. The
lower deck also boasts a café
and outdoor walkway with video
panels providing information on
the effects of climate change.
Tickets range from S$5 to
S$14 per person. Open 9am-
9pm, 18 Marina Gardens Drive,
Singapore, gardensbythebay.com.sg
IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
Located in the middle of the prime shopping district, Ji Hotel
Orchard makes an ideal base for visitors. Opened in September,
the new property on Orchard Road hosts 81 rooms, a 24-hour
Fitness Corner and round-the-clock, self-service launderette.
Adding to the convenience is the nearby Dhoby Ghaut MRT
Station. Also within walking distance are Fort Canning Park and
the National Museum. Ji Hotel Orchard Singapore, 11 Penang
Lane, Singapore; +65 6771 1121; citadines.com/en/singapore/
singapore/ji-hotel-orchard-singapore.html
HISTORY AT HAND
The Malaysian Chinese Museum brims
with all you need to know about the
history, culture and heritage of Chinese
Malaysians. Opened just over a year
ago, this treasure trove located on
the outskirts of the city reveals the
legacy, struggles and sacrifices made
by the country’s Chinese migrants.
The museum houses 15 galleries with
over 1,000 artefacts and documents
sourced from around the region, each
shedding light on the progress of the
community and its role in building
the nation. Admission is 5 ringgit for
students, 20 ringgit for adults. Open
daily, 9.30am-5pm, Wisma Huazong, Lot
15285, Lebuhraya Sungai Besi, facebook.
com/pg/MalaysianChineseMuseum
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