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Went to the new Mandai Bird Paradise for family day today. Not open to public yet.

Yesterday morning on the busy Seletar Expressway, a lone motorcyclist (and those around him) got the biggest shock of his life when he drove over a wooden block on the road. Due to the impact with the object, he then lost control of his bike, swerving like 'siao' until he was tossed onto the floor, with a hard landing. Ouch! As shown in the video, readers can see the obstacle was not that visible from far away. The video can be seen here The poor motorcyclist must have not seen it too, or he would have avoided it from the start. Aiyo, look at how the motorcycle and the rider were thrown onto the hard and painful road! It was shared that the lorry behind him then slowed down, stopping to render assistance to the fallen rider. Heng! There are still some good Samaritans in the world. Online reactions to the unfortunate incident were mixed, ranging from nasty: To chiding: As well as some kinder comments that expressed concern towards the motorcyclist: This well-meaning commentator managed to sneak a pun in: Steady la. Us Sinkie drivers may be a hot-tempered bunch, but we can still show empathy where it is due. We hope the motorcyclist is well and heals quickly from his injuries. Stay safe on the roads everyone! ========= Be the first to get the latest road/ COE news and get first dibs on exclusive promos and giveaways in our Telegram SGCM Community. Join us today!

Now this will probably open up a can of worms or two. Who do you reckon is in the wrong? The cyclist or the driver of the Audi? Filmed by the cyclist on 5th of July along mandai road, a white Audi A1 could be seen pulling out of a small lane and into the path of a cyclist who was doing less than 30km/h on his bike. According to the source SG Road Vigilante, the guys there reckoned the car did not notice or did not care about the cyclist, barely cutting him off. What do you guys think? Was it a close call or an error on the part of the Audi driver? Or was this a simple case of the cyclist letting his ego take control of him and not riding defensively for his own safety? Let us know in the comments below!

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong paid tribute to his late father, Mr Lee Kuan yew, at the private ceremony in the Mandai Crematorium on Sunday (Mar 29). His eulogy, in full, is as follows: Family and friends, we are gathered here to say our final farewells to Papa Mr Lee Kuan Yew. After the formalities of the Lying in State and the State Funeral Service, in this final hour Papa is with his family, his friends of a lifetime, his immediate staff who served him loyally and well, his security team who kept him safe and sound, and his medical team who took such good care of him. So much has been said about Pas public life in the past few days. His public life is something we share with all of Singapore, with the world. But we were privileged to know him as a father, a grandfather, an elder brother, a friend, a strict but compassionate boss, the head of the family. Actually, Pa was the head of two families. As the eldest son, from a young age he was effectively head of his household, helping his mother Mak to bring up his younger brothers and sister. He remained close to them all his life. To my uncles and aunts, he was always Kor, never Harry. Sai Sok (Suan Yew) would have him over to dinner every Christmas, and Ku Cheh (Monica) would cook him his favourite dishes, and teach his cook how to do them, almost to the same standard as hers. "Papa made it a point to attend the Chinese New Year reunions of the extended Lee family every year, even till last year, to catch up with his siblings, to meet his nephews and nieces, and later grand-nephews and grand-nieces. I think there are a few great-grandnephews and nieces, but I dont think theyve met yet. Pa was also head of his own family my mother and the three children. He had plunged deep into politics by the time we arrived. In fact, the day I was born, when he visited Mama and the new baby in Kandang Kerbau Hospital, instead of talking about the new baby, he told her how he was going to represent the postmens union in their dispute with the government. This was the postmens strike which first made his name and launched him into active politics. "So day to day Ma ran the household, brought us up, saw to our schooling. But Pa set the tone, tracked our progress, and made the big decisions. He sent us to a Chinese school; he started us on Malay lessons with Cikgu Amin; he encouraged Yang and me to take up SAF Scholarships, to serve the nation; he persuaded Ling to become a doctor instead of a vet. He set us on the path to make our own marks in the world, and we are grateful. We are also grateful that Pa guided and nurtured us to grow up into normal, well-adjusted people, even though we were the Prime Ministers children, always in the spotlight, and in every danger of being spoilt, indulged, and led astray. He and Ma decided that we would stay in Oxley Road and not move to Sri Temasek, lest we grow up thinking that the world owed us a living. He made sure we did not get the wrong ideas no inflated sense of self; never to be inconsiderate to others; not to throw our weight around. "We may not always have done it right, but we were never in any doubt as to what was the right way to behave. He took pride in us children. When I learned to ride a bicycle, he was there. Once when I was just getting the hang of balancing on two wheels, he pushed me off from behind to get me started. I pedalled off across the field, thinking that he was still supporting and pushing me. Then I looked back and found that actually he had let go, and I was cycling on my own! He had let go. He was so pleased, and so was I. Like all good fathers, Pa continued to be there for us, even after we grew up. When Yang and I got married, he wrote us long and thoughtful letters sharing advice on how to make our marriages successful. Precious lessons drawn from his own long and happy marriage with Ma. After Ming Yang died, and especially before I remarried, he and Ma spent time with Xiuqi and Yipeng, then still infants, to fill the gap and to help to bring them up. They took them for walks after dinner every night in the Istana. He was not an indulgent grandfather, but a loving one. There is a photo of Papa with the four grandsons, who were then toddlers, blowing soap bubbles in the garden in front of Sri Temasek. When I was undergoing chemotherapy for lymphoma, Pa once rang up all the way from the Philippines. He was on an official trip. I rang back. I thought it was something important. But actually he called to say he had arranged to send me some durians. He wanted to make sure I was properly nourished during my chemotherapy. Pa was happy that all three children grew up to be successful and responsible people, contributing to society in our different ways. A few months after I became Prime Minister, he wrote me a letter on his Minister Mentor letterhead. I think it was the only letter I received from him with that letterhead. It read: These are mock-ups of my Christmas and New Year cards for this year 2005. The photograph after the swearing-in at the Istana records a memorable evening in my life. Have you any amendments or comments? "The photo was of me shaking hands congratulating him, I as the new Prime Minister and he as the new Minister Mentor, and the President, Mr S R Nathan, looking on. Naturally I replied that I agreed and had no amendments. He was proud of his son, but he wanted to do things in the proper way, as always. He continued to teach us lessons in life even in his later years. We learnt from watching him grow old with Ma. She meant the world to him, as he to her. They delighted in each others company. After Mas stroke in 2003, he nursed her back to health, encouraged her to exercise and stay active, and continued to take her on trips abroad. He even learnt to measure her blood pressure using a traditional sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, and faithfully did so twice a day every day, and email her results to her doctors. "He would tell her: Life is an endless series of adjustments. As you grow older, you adjust. Think how lucky we are and how much worse off we could be. Always look on the bright side of things. Mas passing five years ago was a huge blow to him. But the pictures of them together kept Pa company, to remind him of their 63 happy years together. All his life, Pa kept up with his old friends Yong Pung How, Chia Chwee Leong, Hon Sui Sen, and after Sui Sen passed away, his widow Annie and the children. As the years went by, the number of his old friends dwindled. "In recent years, he would occasionally host dinners for his tutors, doctors, staff and friends, usually at Raffles Hotel, courtesy of Jennie Chua, to stay in touch and show his appreciation. And every fortnight or so Kim Li, his niece on my mother's side, would take him out for meals, and for a change of surroundings. They would go to Underwater World Sentosa, to Changi Airport to see Project Jewel, and to take a boat ride in the harbour. He enjoyed the outings and the company. A few other friends would join in, and take turns to host him Wai Keung, Stephen Lee, Robert Ng and others. We are grateful to Kim Li, and to them. I would also like to thank the medical team of doctors, nurses, and physio-therapists, specialists of all kinds, Prof Fong Kok Yong, for taking such good care of my father. They have been competent, dedicated, and compassionate. Pa used to say that his father lived till 94 and his mother till 73. So if he made it to the average of these two ages, he would count himself lucky, and then after that every year would be a bonus. Pa was lucky to have such a great medical team taking care of him, and to enjoy many bonus years, and so were we all. For many years, Yang has made it a custom to host a family dinner at his home on our parents birthdays. On Pas 90th birthday, we had our usual cosy meal. I was taking pictures at the dinner table. Pa gave a radiant smile. I decided to soak in the moment, and not grab my camera and scramble to capture the photo. So I don't have a photo but I have a memory which will be there forever. Thank you to the Security Command team who have protected my father. You not only ensured his security, but were always by his side, round the clock, beyond the call of duty. You became friends, and almost part of the family. Thanks particularly to the SOs who served as coffin bearers just now, for carrying my father today, on his last journey. And to the pall bearers here at Mandai, who were SOs, doctors and nurses, for doing my father this honour. Thank you also to Papas personal staff, especially Lin Hoe and YY, who have served him for more than 20 years. Lin Hoe, his Private Secretary, helped to take care of my father in the office. YY did much more than would be expected of a Press Secretary. She made the video you saw earlier, before the service started, which was a labour of love. I would like to thank my sister Ling, who lived with Pa in Oxley Road, and did so much to help take care of him. You were not only his daughter, but also his doctor. You were his close companion throughout. You travelled with him, watched over him closely, and made sure he got medical treatment in time when problems were brewing. You took on more than your fair share of our filial duties. Thank you, Ling. Finally, I want to thank the dedicated grassroots volunteers from Teck Ghee and Tanjong Pagar. You have served for many years on the ground, helping Mr Lee and me to look after our residents. Over this last week, you have helped take care of arrangements and guests at the private wake at Sri Temasek, as well as the State Funeral Service and this Cremation Service today. My family and I are deeply grateful. When we are young, we think our parents will always be there. After we grow up, as we watch them age and grow frail, we know rationally that one day we will have to say farewell, yet emotionally we find it hard to imagine it happening. Then one day our parents are really gone, and we are left with a sense of loss and pain. That is the human condition. Pa had thought long and hard about this, as he had about many things. When preparing what to say today, I remembered that once upon a time he had made a speech about growing old and dying, to a gathering of doctors. I asked for it but nobody else remembered it - except Janadas, so that gave me confidence I had not imagined it. We searched for the speech, and eventually after heroic efforts by YY, found it. Pa had made it to a congress of cardiologists, very long ago in 1972! Forty-three years ago. I must have read it at the time, and it left such an impression on me that I remembered it across four decades or it could be I'm just growing old and remembering long ago things. I re-read it with delight. It was vintage Lee Kuan Yew thoughtful, erudite, elegant, witty, but with a deeper point. Sadly, nobody makes such after-dinner speeches any more. He titled it Life is better when it is short, healthy and full. He talked about cardiac health, decrepitude, the right to die, advanced medical directives (though before the term was coined), and much more. You have to read the full speech yourself, because it is impossible to summarise, but it is well worth reading. "I will just share one quote: Life is better short, healthy and full than long, unhealthy and dismal. We all have to die. I hope mine will be painless. As de Gaulle said: Never fear, even de Gaulle must die, and he did. Pa had a long and full life. He was healthy, active and vigorous, until advanced old age. He used to say that life is a marathon, not a sprint. Pas marathon is done. He went away peacefully. He will leave a big hole in our lives, and in our hearts. But his values, his love, and his words these will stay with us, inspire us, and live on in us for a long, long time. Farewell, and rest in peace, Papa.

dear all, partially witnessed any accident at the above junction. i have a video showing the vehicle movement about 5 sec before the actual accident, but not the actual accident itself. not sure if it will be helpful, but if anyone needs help, juz pm me. for those kpo, what happen was motorbike zoomed past me on the left lane, and 5 sec later a taxi change lane, right into the motorbike's lane. after that, i only saw the aftermath, the biker lying on the kerb and taxi driver dismounting to check out. and please dun say NPNT, i have the video but because it doesn't show the accident itself, i think if it matters to you, just pm me and i will try to help. it is doesn't matter to you, then pls dun comment. thank you.

Fellow drivers, someone shared on my facebook just now. Today got flash flood at Woodlands road 520pm. Those going home please avoid. See the website for flood information location on the map http://www.mapsynq.com

My imagination - this Black Axon was making a left turn to exit to mandai road but lost control and hit the side metal railing (metal railing Destroyed), the car "FLEW" a few meter high and landed on the shrub. The car wasn't badly demaged so I think the driver should be OK.

I was driving down Mandai rd along the crematorium at 11.30pm with my girl when at the last bend towards Thomson road I came face to face with a man, most probably a PRC riding a bicycle towards me. It was a sharp bend and I was only 10m away from hitting him. I swerve to my right, across the other direction road, smashed straight into the kerb and whole car flew down to the grass patch below, missing a tree and 2 fences by mere half a metre only. My both front wheels was banged inwards and the undercarriage in a mess. I quickly jumped out and look for that cyclist but he's gone. A few cyclists came over and ask if I'm alright, as I had my roof opened and luckily didn't fly out! Total damage close to $2K. Funny thing is.... My girl said she didn't see any cyclist or person when I suddenly jammed brake and swerve my car. Hmm.. So please be careful guys nowadays too many cyclists on the road and expect someone to be there at a sharp bend if not you'll get into an accident! Peace!

When Singapore roads are mentioned, the image conjured is often of well paved roads with HDB blocks rising in all directions and the next traffic light a few meters away. Hop over to our neighbouring country and the view changes dramatically. Especially when going up to places like Ipoh where dramatic views are a sight to behold along the way. Over in the European countries roads such as the Le Viaduc de Millau just demands you to slow down and take in the amazing sight. Le Viaduc de Millau So what if you just want to take a chill out drive on a lazy weekend afternoon? Well, thankfully, there are still places in Singapore where is more than just concrete and traffic lights. Take Mandai road for example, located at the peripherals of the Upper Seletar Reservoir. This gorgeous, although rather short road mimics the feel of driving along in a countryside with a beautiful lake to the left. Travel pass it in the evening on a clear day, the water ripples and dazzles with the setting sun. A picture postcard moment. A countryside feel It's a pity I can't stop to take a better picture, it is hard to drive and snap at the same time. If you fancy just a straight long drive without feeling like you are driving in town, there is the all famous Changi Coast Road that runs for a good 8km or so along side the Changi Airport Runway. When I am feeling stressed or depress, driving down this road almost always gurantee a quick relieve. Best of all, do it driving top down. Ah, driving nirvana. Changi Coast Road Cruising with one of these top down on a coastal road is a bliss

Anyone travelled on Mandai last evening toward Sembawang at about 7.30pm? Traffic was heavy right before the Sembawang road junction on Mandai road... i was driving slowly... saw one car coming fast from behind.. a very old Civic (White) with a fake CF bonnet... then tailing behind him closely and Flashing hard was a Chevrolet (i think Spark or something) also white..look cheap with many stickers and stuff...the passenger stuck his head and upper torso out of the window screaming ... )(#$*)(*%$)$@(# (look like a retarded small sized 16 year old) whoa! I siam one side... then traffic came to a halt... the Chevy was 4 cars away from the Civic at the front... then one guy jump out of the chevy followed by a stunted girl with big buttocks and ugly face... run to the civic and do the "SMLJ" hand gesture... Civic driver cameout... also one ah beng look like 17 year old N-level type face... both stand there shouting... i quickly wind down window and drive nearby!! I WAS SHOCKED What I hear!!! I was speachless What I heard was unexpected! It was... actually..... ENGLISH!!! Chow ah beng kong Ing Boon??!!! The world has changed... I heard something like... "HOw to Apologize fark!" ... yadda yadda .. got girls screaming... While all these happened traffic was building up behind... people who just knocked off from work... Bankers, CEO, Presidents of companies ..lawyers... who's hourly worth may be more than what the Ah Beng's can make in their lifetime... I had to do this.. i said.. Oei.. Ai Pak tio Pak.. mai pak tio siam ... (Wanna fight ..then fight... don wannt fight just go...) then i continued on... and they keep shouting...

Lane 1 and 2 was Jam pack due some idiots (Apparantly 3 car, can see 1 Jazz and 2 Altis) accident with a bike (believe to be malaysian bike). The biker was lying down still concious but face full of blood, hope he is ok. Dunno how the accident happen but likelyhood is lane changing without looking and BANG!. Sometimes i don't understand why can't people just drive properly and defensively, not only cause injuries to others and one HELL of a JAM. P.S. Please everyone do check your blindspot and signal before changing lane and make Singapore road safer and more smooth flowing.

Just met with a slight accident at the 'damned' junction. An Isuzu pickup (silver with green stickers) almost crashed right into my driver side door as I was going straight into Yishun Ave 1 from Mandai Ave. Luckily the Isuzu driver swerved in time to cause a long dent instead. The pickup was turning right from Yishun Ave 1 into Sembawang Road. As it was at the middle of the junction and raining heavily, the pickup went off as I was parking my car away from the junction. Any information of the pickup's license plate no would be much appreciated.

This is the third accident i have seen at this junction which happens all at night time. Almost got into an accident her last time also..

Anyone seen the serious accident at sembwang rd & mandai ave junction outside sembwang airbase gate. Sorry no pics as it was badly jam and only one lane was possible during the removal of a MY lorry from a car's. I think quite serious

This accident happened last evening, 16th Feb 2008, 1800hrs.....Lancer front totalled This morning at 0600hrs, another horrible accident...but din take poto....dirty area that junction

Singapore's first public CNG station to be ready by Jan 2008 By Daryl Loo, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 12 July 2007 2008 hrs SINGAPORE: Singapore's first-ever publicly-accessible refuelling station for compressed natural gas (CNG) is expected to start running by next January. CNG is seen as a cleaner and cheaper alternative to petrol as it produces very little pollutants and costs about 50% less. The station will be built and operated by Smart Automobile, which also runs Singapore's first and largest fleet of CNG taxis. Smart Automobile expects to charge about 75 cents per litre for CNG, much cheaper than petrol, which costs from $1.60 per litre. The new CNG refuelling station will sit on a 55,000-square-foot site on Mandai Road, just off the Woodlands Road junction. Smart Automobile has obtained a 30-year lease to build the station, which will serve all CNG-fuelled vehicles here. The company hopes to have four more stations by 2011, including one in Serangoon North - to be up and running by next September. Smart Automobile says it is still awaiting regulatory approval for the second station. All its CNG stations will operate under the name Smart Energy. Johnny Harjantho, Managing Director of Smart Automobile, said: "We project that by the time the five CNG stations are up, there will be about 3,000 to 4,000 CNG taxis of our own, and from the public side - commercial and private cars - we estimate that there are going to be about 10,000 cars available on the road. "If you ask me: is that number exaggerated? I think it is not. It's a chicken and egg situation. If you build more stations, then we believe more people will convert their cars, or buy the OEM CNG cars in Singapore." There are 400 CNG vehicles on the road here, and these currently need special permission to refuel at Singapore's sole CNG station on Jurong Island. Once the Mandai station is ready, however, refuelling on Jurong Island will no longer be allowed. Smart Automobile estimates that the first station will cost $8 million to build, and subsequent stations about $7 million each. To take advantage of the lower cost of refuelling, Smart Automobile intends to replace its remaining fleet of 550 diesel-run taxis with CNG cabs over the next four years. Mr Harjantho said: "Currently, we have about 110 CNG taxis, which is about 10-15% of our entire fleet. But going forward, we are going to change all of our taxis to run on CNG. "Green environment is the 'in' thing. Everyone's talking about being environmentally-friendly. So why not run a CNG fleet. The cost is cheaper, and also it does not pollute so much. The whole world is going in that direction." Other countries with CNG stations include Australia, China and South Korea. - CNA/ir

It was around 11pm just now that I was sending my girlfriend and her family home. I was driving along Mandai Road, headed west towards the BKE. I saw police cars and barriers and flashing lights. All the cars were going to Lane One and as we drove by, we saw a white body-bag. Driving a little bit further, we saw a body pinned under a bus Quite a number of cars were stopped along the left lane after the accident sight. Very sad sight.