Some useful information for
participants attending SCP training courses in Singapore.
Transportation
Transport in Singapore is
reasonably priced. A common stored-value card, known as the EZ-Link
Farecard, can be used on public buses, the MRT and the LRT. The Farecard
can be bought at most MRT stations and bus interchanges. Collectible
tourist farecards are also available.
Banks & Currency
Exchange Rates
Banks are normally open for business from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm from Mondays
to Fridays and from 9.30 am to 11.30 am on Saturdays.
Some banks do open for business on Saturdays up to 3.00 pm and Sundays
from 11.30 am to 4.30 pm.
For a quick idea of the currency values, please click on the following
link:
http://www.asia1.com.sg/html/currency.html
Voltage
The voltage used in Singapore is 230 volts, 50 Hz.
International Calling
Services
To stay connected with your friends, family and business associates
wherever they may be, you may choose from any of the 3 telecommunication
service providers in Singapore:
-
Singtel's
International Calling Services
-
MobileOne (M1)'s
International Calling Services
-
Starhub's
International Calling Services
Flight Information
Flight information can be found at:
http://flightinfo.asia1.com.sg/
Tax Free Shopping
As a visitor to Singapore, you are entitled to claim the Goods & Services
Tax (GST) you pay on purchases that you take home.
To know about how you can claim GST refund through Global Refund, please
click on the following link:
http://www.globalrefund.com
Last updated on 27 April 2006
