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CNA
3 days ago
- Business
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Love our Planet - EC Environmental Film Festival 2025
CNA938 Rewind I n 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out where film fans can go to attend the Singapore Environment Council or SEC Environmental Film Festival, a three-day screening event that seeks to engage individuals and communities to become stewards of the planet. Organised by SEC in partnership with the Singapore Film Society, SEC's Executive Director Cheang Kok Chung, will highlight the chosen films: 'Savages', 'A Crack in the Mountain' and 'Future Council'. All will be screened at Golden Village Suntec City. Cheang will also reveal where proceeds from the ticket sales will go and why all movie ticket sales are eligible for tax rebates. CNA938 Rewind - Love our Planet - EC Environmental Film Festival 2025 I n 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out where film fans can go to attend the Singapore Environment Council or SEC Environmental Film Festival, a three-day screening event that seeks to engage individuals and communities to become stewards of the planet. Organised by SEC in partnership with the Singapore Film Society, SEC's Executive Director Cheang Kok Chung, will highlight the chosen films: 'Savages', 'A Crack in the Mountain' and 'Future Council'. All will be screened at Golden Village Suntec City. Cheang will also reveal where proceeds from the ticket sales will go and why all movie ticket sales are eligible for tax rebates. 17 mins CNA938 Rewind - Bhumi — A Bold, New & Inclusive Dance-Theatre Production In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about an inclusive dance-theatre production, 'Bhumi', staged by Maya Dance Theatre and the Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC). 'Bhumi' is performed by artists with disabilities from Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia - featuring original choreography, poetry, and music. Kavitha, Jiaying and Shahrin - the various creatives involved in 'Bhumi' - will explain why it's more than just a performance; it is a call to action, and a moving celebration of difference, courage, and connection. 29 mins CNA938 Rewind - Back to the Future: Travel back in time at ' SG Edition' In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the founders, curators & creators of the immersive music and pop culture experience: 'Rewind, Replay, Remix: SG Edition' now happening at GastroBeats, one of Singapore's largest food and music festivals. Andrea Poh and Ng Yong Thong, co-founders of AJX Collective – a Made in SG creative incubator for immersive experiences – describe what it's like going through 'Rewind, Replay, Remix: SG Edition', comprising three zones that celebrate the songs that shaped generations of Singaporeans - from the 1950s until today, even beyond. 34 mins CNA938 Rewind - More innovation and collaboration needed to sustain Singapore's farm businesses Singapore has actively worked to increase agricultural production and create a safety net for our nation in the event of a food supply chain disruption. But, high local produce costs for consumers have led farmers to look at new ways to appeal to buyers and ensure business survival. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Grace Lim, CEO, Urban Farming Partners. She runs GroGrace, a local urban farm that cultivates 14 varieties of vegetables. 12 mins
Time Out
4 days ago
- Time Out
Golden Seed: Modern tea atelier in Singapore specialising in quality Chinese teas
It's a weekday afternoon and Millennia Walk has a peaceful air. Most of the little human activity here is from office folk getting a quick caffeine fix, or Japanese housewives stocking up on groceries at Meidi-Ya. There's the occasional group of students chit-chatting over desserts at the handful of cafés, but things are generally quiet. Often overshadowed by its larger, buzzier cousin Suntec City just across the road, this modest two-storey mall isn't a regular haunt for most despite being smack in the middle of Singapore's CBD area – so chances are, you've missed out on its newest gem, Golden Seed. But this zen tea atelier is definitely worth your attention. Golden Seed specialises in Chinese tea, but it isn't at all like your typical traditional teahouse. Instead, it's sleek, modern and filled with natural light, with a clean and minimalistic white-and-neutral colour scheme. You might even mistake it for a luxury skincare parlour or interior designer's office if you're zipping by in a hurry – it's sneakily camouflaged in plain sight alongside the mall's high-end furniture, fashion and beauty boutiques. A large bar counter flanked by heavyset pillars takes up most of the area by the entrance, and this is where your brews are prepared by Golden Seed's tea baristas. Wander further in for various seating configurations: A long marble island with a mini moss garden stretching across its middle; a communal wooden table with benches; window seats suitable for lone patrons; and a cosy set-up against the wall with small round tables, perfect for pairs or foursomes. The window seats are supposed to come with fountain views, but the water feature was unfortunately boarded up for some maintenance work during our visit. There's also a semi-private VIP room where events like workshops and corporate sessions can be held. This, too, offers views of the fountain on usual days. Golden Seed currently offers two types of tea appreciation sets: Tea Journey Awakening ($36 per person) which is suitable for those new to the art of tea, and a more premium Grand Tea Experience ($88, for up to two persons) for those with a more discerning palate. Each category comes with a decent selection for you to choose from; The former has more familiar flavours like da hong pao and long jing, while the latter has less common varieties like pu er that's been aged for over 20 years, and 'horse meat' oolong. Don't worry, it doesn't actually contain horse meat and is named after its place of harvest. Each set is paired with complimentary seasonal tidbits, which could include anything from nuts to mini cakes and Taiwanese-style pineapple tarts. We especially enjoyed the Japanese purple sweet potato mochi, though sharing proved to be a little tricky as it already came in a rather small bite-sized piece. The books on the shelves are all for your browsing pleasure, so don't be shy to pick one up and leaf through its pages as you sip on your brew. We spotted a Beatrix Potter art book, a collection of Dior fashion illustrations, and informative tea journals amongst the titles. There's no seating time limit, so take all the time you need to relax, especially during non-peak hours. In fact, you're more than welcome to hop on over with your laptop and spend an afternoon working here. Some might find the tea here on the expensive side, and we won't disagree. However, we were told that the pricing is as such due to the high quality of the tea leaves, which are personally sourced from China by the owner. The leaves are meant to be brewed multiple times per sitting, so it's not a 'one and done' deal and you'll be able to make the most out of your order with hot water refills. And of course, the tranquil environment is also a real treat that's hard to come by in this ever-busy part of town. If you'd like to bring the experience home, pick up something from Golden Seed's retail corner. Other than beautifully packaged loose leaf tea, there's also drinkware like teapots and teacups and specially curated gift sets for sale. Golden Seed is located at Millenia Walk (#01-72) and opens daily from 11.30am to 8.30pm. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are recommended. Find out more and make a reservation via its website and Instagram page.
Independent Singapore
22-05-2025
- Health
- Independent Singapore
Bedbug complaints lead to Suntec City Rest N Go massage chairs getting roped off
Photo for illustrative purposes only (WM Commons) The Rest N Go massage chairs at Suntec City, located near Crawfurd Medical, had reportedly been roped off after complaints of a possible bedbug infestation emerged online. A mall patron took to Facebook on 15 May and claimed to have suffered painful after-effects following a session on one of the chairs. 'Sat on one that came with a really bad infestation yesterday, and it was hell,' the post read, 'The bite swell has mostly subsided, but my arm muscles cramp every now and then, and it hurts.' Another netizen wrote in to citizen journalism portal Stomp, alleging that his girlfriend was also bitten after using one of the chairs. 'She says the bitten area feels cramped, but the welts are gone,' he said, 'The mall has already roped it off and sprayed it.' A spokesperson for Rest N Go told Stomp that the company is taking the matter seriously. 'We are currently investigating this matter and have reached out to the complainant to gather more information,' the spokesperson said, 'Rest assured, we will not take this matter lightly.' The company emphasised its commitment to hygiene and customer satisfaction, noting that pest control services are regularly engaged across all their outlets. 'Ensuring an exceptional experience for our customers is our top priority,' the spokesperson added, 'Hygiene serves as the most important aspect in ensuring customers' comfortable experience, therefore pest control services have been consistently engaged by us, to ensure a pest-free environment not only in this case, but across all our locations.'
