Employment pass to ONE pass : What are the benefits?

Jun 10 2024

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Singapore’s reputation as a global business hub thrives on its ability to attract (and importantly maintain) top international talent. To further solidify this position, the Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass) was introduced in January 2023. This personalised work visa caters to high-calibre professionals across various sectors, offering a path to a streamlined and fulfilling career in Singapore.

Why the ONE Pass?

Singapore recognises the immense value that global talent brings to its economy. The ONE Pass from a Singaporean point of view aims to attract leading figures strategically focused on international law, technology, energy transition, intellectual property, finance, and health care.

Benefits for Individuals or families with the ONE Pass

The ONE Pass offers a multitude of advantages. Some key highlights include::

Work Flexibility: Unlike traditional work visas tied to a specific employer, the ONE Pass grants holders the freedom to work for multiple companies concurrently. This allows expats to pursue diverse projects and leverage their expertise across various organisations such as sit on multiple boards, be director of multiple companies or set up their own company whereby they could employ someone through an LOC.
Letter of Consent (LOC): The ONE Pass eliminates the need for a new work visa application for spouses of ONE Pass holders. Employers simply need to issue a Letter of Consent (LOC) for spouses to begin working for them. This offers more work opportunities, especially with the new employment pass and compass guidelines which raise the threshold for such employment.
Five-Year Validity: The ONE Pass offers a long-term stay option, providing stability and peace of mind for expats and their families. The five-year validity period allows for career development and planning without the constant worry of visa renewals.

Meeting the ONE Pass Requirements

To qualify for the ONE Pass, applicants must demonstrate a strong track record of excellence in their chosen field. Key eligibility factors include:

Proven Expertise: A minimum of ten years of relevant work experience with a proven track record of achievements is typically required.
Salary Threshold: Applicants must command a minimum fixed monthly salary of S$30,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency.
Educational Qualifications: Holding a recognised university degree or equivalent qualification is generally expected.

The ONE Pass application process is facilitated by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore. By meeting the eligibility criteria and submitting the necessary documentation, expats can unlock the exciting possibilities offered by this innovative work visa scheme.

Upcoming Event

The ONE Pass signifies Singapore’s commitment to attracting and retaining the world’s brightest minds. With its focus on flexibility, long-term stability, and family considerations, the ONE Pass presents a compelling proposition for expats seeking a rewarding career path in the heart of Southeast Asia.

Select Investors are hosting Xignam (ONE Pass Specialists) in our office on Thursday 20 June at 6:30pm to discuss this topic in detail. Please email me at Jamie.burgmann@sjpp.asia or click on the below link to register for this event.

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Walking Group (The Kill-o-Metres)

Jun 7 2024

ANZA’s walking group get out and about on various week days, to enjoy the delights of Singapore. Groups venture into a variety of locations around the island including quiet neighbourhoods, coastal parks, nature reserves and around popular scenic destinations, often stopping to catch up and compare photos over a coffee afterwards. Sometimes they also head off-island! To join their weekly walks, register below.

To join, you are required to be a current ANZA member.

Registration for ANZA Walking Group

Let us know you’d like to join us by completing the form below.

If you’re not a member of ANZA yet, you can join ANZA here.

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What to do in June in Singapore

Jun 5 2024

June is here which means school’s out and activities, engagements, fun and freedom is on the agenda! There’s plenty to do in June in Singapore, from child-orientated exhibitions, family-friendly food extravaganzas, educational jaunts, and cocktail tastings. For those remaining in Singapore in June, here’s a few highlights not to be missed.

Treat Pops this June at Bedrock Bar & Grill

Celebrate Father’s Day (for some!), Sunday 16 June

If you like the idea of celebrating Dad as much as possible, embrace (the other!) Father’s Day on Sunday 16 June. While Australia and New Zealand’s official Father’s Day falls in September, who are we to turn down a party? The weekend sees a plethora of special menus for Father’s Day happening around Singapore, offering everything from BBQ stations and juicy steaks, to seafood buffets and dining in the dark with pops where he can enjoy free-flow house-pour wines and beers.

Various locations

Children’s Season 2024 at Children’s Museum Singapore (CMSG)

NHB’s annual celebration is on now until 23 June 2024. Focused on the theme of innovation, let your little one indulge in creativity with the many programmes and activities happening across participating MR museums. Highlights include:

Curious and Wonderful Explore quirky objects and uncover the spellbinding stories at ACM. Little ones (and big ones!) are invited to put on theitheir inventor’s cap and unleash your imagination in an interactive activity trail, and be inspired by the curious and wonderful. nhb.gov.sg
Wan Qing Dragon Boat Festival 2024 Celebrate Chinese arts, culture, and heritage this weekend on 8 and 9 June at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall. We love the sound of the Chinese Orchestra Music by Bukit Batok Chinese Orchestra (8 June, 5pm – 5.30pm), and the Lion & Dragon Dance by NTU Lion & Dragon Dance Troupe (9 June, 5.30pm – 6pm). sysnmh.org.sg
Tiny Island, Many Stories Travelling Exhibition Brought to you by the Malay Heritage Centre (MHC), this exhibition takes you on a journey through uniquely local narratives to bring a deeper understanding and appreciation of the history, culture, and values of the Nusantara and Singapore. Find out more at the MCH website and at this link.

Haw Par Thrilla 4

The fourth edition of Haw Par Thrillatakes place on 22 June and is set to be spook-tacular. Expect the courtyard to be transformed into a proper party place for art, good food and live music from local record label Darker Than Wax.

Haw Par Thrilla 4, Haw Par Villa, 262 Pasir Panjang Road, 118628

Pink Fest 2024

Celebrate all things LGBTQ+ with Pink Fest throughout June which is hosting a huge list of exciting activities including trivia nights, wellbeing sessions, informative talks, improv nights and perhaps a few drag queens. Each event is curated with the LGBTQ+ community in mind.

Pink Fest 2024, multiple locations

Romance at Gardens by the Bay

Continuing the pink theme, Rose Romance at Gardens by the Bay is back in collaboration with the Embassy of Turkiye. This year’s display takes you through a fragrant journey, where the rose reigns, unveiling Greek and Roman history as you go.

Until 30 June. Rose Romance at Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953

WA! Fest: A Food & Wine Fair

For a taste of home, don’t miss this festival highlighting all Western Australian food and wine! Oganised by Little Farms and the Government of Western Australia, there’s a packed programme of events happening at various Little Farms locations around the island. Enjoy a wine-tastings, discover how WA makes its wines sustainable, dive into specially curated cheese boards, and enjoy free admissionsto sample premium products like Bannister Downs Dairy, Nectar Honey, Blackwood Valley Beef and Hippie Kombucha.

From 7- 14 June, various Little Farms locations. Log on here for tickets

Spritz N Beats

Spritz N Beats by Aperol Spritz is back at CÉ LA VI Singapore as a summer holiday sundowner on 16 June 2024. Taking place at Ce La Vi’s Club Lounge, expect an orange paradise with immersive elements, tabletop games, drink promotions and a soundtrack by a lineup of eight local DJs.

Tickets are available here at $35nett inclusive of a glass of Aperol Spritz

Gastrobeats

Enjoy delicious international and local fare from 50 homegrown food vendors while listening to live performances at Bayfront Event Space. Within the culinary playground is Coca-Cola Food Fest and Asahi Super Dry immersive zones for Insta-worthy shots. The three-week festival is pet-friendly so don’t leave Fido at home!

Until 23 June. 12A Bayfront Avenue, 018970. Visit i Light Singapore 2024 for more

Asia Cat Expo

If you love cats, have a cat, or are looking to get a cat, don’t miss this! Asia Cat Expo returns at the end of June with engaging workshops, talks, and over 100 brands specialising in cat products. The two-day event includes cat competitions, stage programmes, goodie bags and an adoption drive with Cat Welfare Society and ANZA friends, Purely Adoptions.

29 – 30 June. Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard, 039593. asiacatexpo.com

ANZA Netball Summer Camp and Clinics

Jun 4 2024

ANZA Netball Summer Camp and Clinics 2024

Exciting News for ANZA Members!

Join us this summer at Tanglin Trust School for our highly anticipated camp and clinics. Our programmes are expertly designed and led by qualified, experienced professional coaches to cater to your child’s specific age group.

For our younger campers, we offer a fun-filled schedule packed with activities that enhance spatial awareness, fundamental movements, and ball skills. Each day is loaded with engaging games that will keep your child smiling and challenged while improving their balance, control, and overall awareness.

Older participants will dive into netball-focused sessions, emphasizing technique, match play scenarios, and fitness. With small group sizes, each child will receive personalized attention from our coaches, ensuring they refine their execution and perfect their technique.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your child to learn, grow, and have fun this. summer!

Netball Camps are open to those born in the following years 2016/2015/2014/2013/2012

Dates: 1-3^rd July (3 Days)
Time: 9-12 noon
Cost: $200

REGISTER HERE for Netball Camp

Netball Clinics are open to those born in the following years 2012/2011/2010/2009+

Dates:  4-5^th July
Time:    9-12 noon
Cost:     $100/per Clinic. Players can sign up to multiple Clinics.

These are 3 hour Clinics on Thursday and Friday, so older players can gain some additional tips and training as Shooters, Defenders and Mid Court Specialists.

Specialist Clinics will focus on the players specific positional skills allowing them to fine tune their positional play or explore a new position they might be interested in. There will be video analysis, group discussion and a focus on the key attributes of each playing position to develop a strong identity on court.

4^th July, 9-12 noon – Mid Court Specialist and Game Play: This clinic will focus on movements around the circle edge, holding, feeding options (variety of passes) and decision making.
4^th July, 9-12 noon – Circle Defence Specialist and Game Play: This clinic will focus on a variety of circle defence movements, rebounding techniques, hands over pressure techniques and communication cues inside the goal circle.
5^th July, 9-12 noon – Shooter Specialist and Game Play: This clinic will focus on shooting technique, a variety of shots and working together in and out of the circle with Shooter to Shooter Pass.

REGISTER HERE for the Specialist Clinics

All camps and clinics are subject to minimum numbers.

Places are limited and allocated on a first-come basis.

Registration Deadline Sunday, 23^rd June 2024

*Please note these camps and clinics are also open to waitlisted players and all ANZA members

Using telemedicine services in health insurance plans

Jun 4 2024

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As healthcare services develop rapidly, there are even more ways to look after our health and wellbeing through technology. The use of telemedicine is one of them, which means the you can access healthcare services remotely, using telecommunications technology.

Our friends over at Pacific Prime CXA have partnered up with Doctor Anywhere, a pioneering telemedicine platform.

This collaboration aims to bring cutting-edge healthcare services to employees through advanced technology, completely changing the way they access medical care and enhancing their overall physical and mental well-being.

But what is telemedicine and how you can benefit from it?

What is Telemedicine?

With telemedicine, patients can consult with healthcare professionals, receive medical advice, and access treatment without having to be physically present in a healthcare facility.

It utilises various technologies, such as video conferencing platforms, mobile applications, and secure messaging systems to facilitate remote consultations. Patients can discuss their symptoms, receive diagnoses, have follow-up appointments, and even receive prescriptions through telemedicine.

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What’s the deal with weight loss drugs?

Jun 3 2024

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There has been increasing coverage over the past couple of years about weight loss medications. This is because a family of drugs called GLP-1 mimetics have been licensed for weight loss in many countries, including Singapore.

This class of medication has been used for almost twenty years to treat diabetes, but as more potent versions have been developed, they have been found to cause significant weight loss. The arrival of versions that only need to be taken once per week has further fueled their popularity. Here, I’ll try to give you some of the basic facts, as well as dispelling some of the myths around these medicines.

Do they work?

They certainly do. They mimic a hormone that is found naturally in the body (GLP-1), causing reduced appetite, increased fullness and lowering blood sugar. They are available as pills or as injections which you can do yourself at home, and you can expect to lose around 15% of your body weight with the versions currently available in Singapore. Newer versions already licensed in the UK and USA can result in higher levels of weight loss.

How long does weight loss take?

In my experience, weight loss continues for 10-12 months, but is most rapid in the first 3-6 months, where we see people losing around 0.5-1kg per week. The dose is gradually increased in the first couple of months to minimise side effects.

“Weight loss is not sustained after the medication is stopped”

What’s the catch?

The first consideration is cost, these medications do not come for free. The oral version can be slightly cheaper than the injections. Secondly, side effects. Most of these are gut-related – nausea, reflux and sometimes vomiting. More serious but very rare side effects can include gallstones and pancreatitis. Muscle loss can happen, but this can be minimised by maintaining adequate protein intake and doing resistance training. There have been cases in the media where celebrities complained of facial muscle wasting, but these people almost certainly didn’t need to be on weight loss medication in the first place.

A common complaint is that the weight loss is not sustained after the medication is stopped and this is true if there is no other change in lifestyle or behaviour. I help my patients to develop their own personalised tactics for maintaining weight loss long-term.

What should I consider beforehand?

When someone comes to discuss weight loss medication with me, I’ll discuss the things they’ve already tried and why these may have not been successful.

I then look at ways to optimise lifestyle (sleep, stress, diet and exercise), correct hormone imbalance, and treat any deficiencies. This will give you the best chance of losing weight in a sustainable, healthy way, and keeping it off for good.

Dr Neil Forrest is a British GP based at Osler Health Star Vista (off Holland Road).

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Visit our website or make an appointment to learn how we can help you to take control of your own health and wellbeing.
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How healthy is your activewear?

Jun 3 2024

Being a sport-loving community, having the right kit helps us to keep moving and maximising our efforts. Thankfully, sportswear options have come on a lot over the past decade. Long gone are full-length “wet look” leotards and trauma-inducing tight towelling shorts; today we’re faced with all manner of super-slick and high-tech apparel in which to leap, lunge, sweat and squat.

However, the more choice there is available for fitness and exercise, the more scope there is for controversy. The past few years have seen reports alleging to dangers in our beloved sports gear due to certain chemicals being used in the fabric.

While previously, researchers have focused on our exposure to plastic through diet, recent studies, including one by researchers at the University of Birmingham, UK, discovered that humans could be exposed to plastic chemicals from fabrics that may be absorbed through our skin, too.

Chances are, your favourite cycling jersey or go-to yoga bra is made from synthetic material such as Spandex, nylon or polyester, all of which are essentially plastics. The problem is that these types of material are made from petrochemicals which are often formulated with harmful and toxic chemical additives, which could potentially cause health problems.

The researchers at Birmingham discovered that because sweat contains oil, and oil has a chemical nature that leads chemicals in plastic to diffuse, the oil in your body can suck up chemicals from the plastics you touch. “Oily substances in our sweat encourage bad chemicals to come out of the microplastic fibres”, says Dr Mohamed Abdallah, an associate professor and the principal investigator of the study.

So what to do? When it comes to personal wellbeing and much of environmentalism, there’s not one ideal solution. Switching up your sportswear for better health is not wholly realistic and can be pricey.

However, while research on fashion and sustainability continues globally, there are some moves you can make.
The place to start, says Anna Michau, Managing Director of Vive Singapore (viveactive.com.au/studios/tanglin/), is to check the labels of your current activewear. “The most common material in sportswear is cotton, but look for organic cotton which is favoured for its comfort and breathability,” she says. “There’s an absence of harmful chemicals that are used in conventional cotton farming, aligning with sustainability principles which helps reduce environmental impact.” If there’s nothing on the label, visit the brand’s website to see if the product is GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard). Notice if they make an effort to list their suppliers. As for future purchases and protecting the wardrobe you already have from chemical impact, read on for Anna’s savvy tips.

To air or not?
“Definitely air your sportswear after use, especially in Singapore’s steamy weather. This can help to prevent mould, mildew, and any odours. It’s also a simple way to extend your sportswear’s lifespan by preserving fabric integrity.”
Best way to wash
“Cold water washing reduces energy consumption compared to hot water washing, and using a mild, eco-friendly detergent minimises the release of harmful chemicals into the environment. Hand washing and turning sportswear inside out are also effective methods for protecting the clothing, especially for items with printed logos or reflective details. These practices contribute to both the planet and the longevity of the garments.”
Skip softener
“Fabric softeners contain chemicals that will coat the fibres of the fabric. In time, this will reduce elasticity and fabric breathability. Some softeners might even leave a residue on your fabric which could lead to odours being trapped. As much as possible, fabric softener is a step you can skimp on for your exercise gear – just opt for a mild eco-friendly detergent instead.”
Grab your guppy
“A guppy bag is not only believed to be more environmentally friendly, but it’s also helpful in protecting clothes from abrasive wear and tear in the washer. Using one can reduce the chances of your clothes trapping microplastic fibres that escape during the washing process which could, in turn, pollute wastewater.”
Avoid the dryer
“We are so lucky to have Singapore’s heat! After washing, hang your clothes to dry naturally in the sun. Of course, this also reduces energy consumption that comes with machine and tumble drying.”
Trainer talk
“The longevity of your kit is dependant on how often you use it, what activities you use it for, and how you care for it. Whenever my trainers are soiled, I brush them clean as soon as possible after use to remove any dirt. Additionally, I regularly air dry my trainers in the heat after every wear which helps to keep them fresh at all times.”
Investigate the market
“It’s important to support brands that adopt ethical production methods and have fair labour practices in place – workers who are paid fair wages and are in a safe working environment. Fabrics labelled as eco-friendly can still have been made in dangerous, exploitative, and suspicious supply chains. By conducting thorough research on specific brands, you can make more educated decisions and choose products that align with your personal values.

With activewear, the most impactful thing people can do to protect themselves and the planet is to simply reduce the number of new items they buy, and to avoid impulsive purchases. To me, maintenance goes a long way.”

Taking on tournaments with ANZA Netball

May 29 2024

Tournaments have been centre stage once again for ANZA Netball with two of our teams taking part in the annual Daisy Tan Tournament for U14’s in Singapore. Organised by Netball Singapore, the tournament is open to the best of local secondary schools and clubs throughout the island. With twenty teams entered into the U14 age group, the heat was on!

The 2010 ANZA Galaxy and 2011 ANZA Cyclones competed in this fun and friendly extravaganza at the Kallang Netball Centre with the weather behaving itself all morning. Both teams were placed in separate pools for the first stage, the round-robin part of the tournament.

Victory all round

ANZA Galaxy played some great netball against worthy opponents, winning five games and drawing against the favourites, TNA Elite A in their pool. In the second pool, ANZA Cyclones won a marvellous four matches, experienced one loss and one draw. After a round of playoffs, ANZA Cyclones and ANZA Galaxy had to face each other in the semi-finals – the stress! Both teams played really well with all the ANZA parents cheering together from the sidelines, and Cyclones only just missed out on a win against the Galaxy team.
Despite the loss, ANZA Cyclones stormed to victory in the bronze medal match against Singapore Netball Academy (SGNA) Singha, while ANZA Galaxy went through to the gold medal final against SGNA Lions, winning in a nail-biting match on the final whistle! A big thanks goes to Li Ling and Grace for their coaching on Saturday which led to a fantastic outcome for ANZA Netball placing first and third in the U14 category.

Little wonders

The youngest cohort at ANZA Netball are our 5 – 6 year-olds or those born in 2018. This age group joins the 6 -7 year-olds and play on the field at Tanglin Trust School every Saturday morning at 8am.

Left: One of best cheering squads in town!

It’s fabulous to see so many volunteer coaches donning their ANZA coaching shirts and participating in the session, and the girls clearly love having their parents involved. Some are lucky enough to be able to chill from the sidelines. For our youngest players, the girls start off practicing with soft balls to gain confidence, work on hand-eye coordination, and learn how to reduce the risk of injury. They use bean bags to practice goal-shooting technique drills, and there are many games and relays to keep the sessions fun! What a lot of smiles (and cuteness)!

Do you need the treadmill test?

May 29 2024

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Also known as the cardiac treadmill test, stress test or exercise electrocardiogram (ECG), the treadmill test is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate how well the heart responds to stress or exercise. Sometimes it may be paired with a stress echocardiogram (heart ultrasound scan).

It can be used to assess a patient with known or suspected heart disease as it can uncover the presence of coronary artery disease, abnormal heart rhythms, or other heart conditions. In the athletic population, it is also used as a screening test for clearance to participate in extreme sports and activities.

If you suspect that you have a heart problem, the first step should be a discussion with your doctor to discuss which test is most appropriate for you. This test does not fully exclude the presence of coronary artery disease, abnormal heart rhythms, and structural heart problems such as valve dysfunction.

What happens during the test?

Before the test, we need to obtain a baseline resting ECG from the patient, and check for abnormal electrical activity which may increase the risk of undertaking a stress test. Next, the patient walks on a treadmill while their heart rate, blood pressure, and ECG are monitored. The speed and incline of the treadmill are gradually increased to see how the heart responds to exertional stress. The test aims to assess the electrical activity of the heart at 85% of its maximum capacity. It may be terminated early due to patient fatigue or concerning symptoms. After 85% heart rate is achieved, there is a period of cooling-down and rest prior to the end of the test.

Patients will be monitored after the stress test to ensure that their heart rate and blood pressure return to regular readings before we can discharge the patient. We have a shower facility if patients would like to shower before leaving the clinic.

Once the report is received, the doctor will inform the patient of the test outcome; if the results are abnormal, the doctor will discuss a treatment plan with you and may refer you to a cardiologist for further management. A negative (normal) treadmill test in a patient without sinister risk factors or symptoms generally indicates that the patient is not at increased risk for cardiac events during intensive exercise.

Possible risks from this test include falls,injuries, heart issues associated with intensive activity (abnormal heart rhythm, chest pain, heart attack and cardiac arrest), as well as dizziness or fainting.

What are the alternatives to running?

There are other tests available for patients who are unable to run on a treadmill, their physician may recommend other modalities of testing including bicycle exercise stress testing, or chemical stress testing (where a medication is injected to stress the heart). Other modalities to assess the heart include echocardiography, CT scanning (calcium score, coronary angiograms), nuclear imaging (MIBI scan), cardiac MRI and coronary catheterisation. Each of these have their own advantages and considerations depending on the patient’s specific circumstances.

The treadmill stress test is available at IMC Camden, 1 Orchard Blvd, #14-05/06/07 Camden Medical Centre, Singapore, 248649.

Contact us at 6733 4440 or connect with our socials:

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Unmissable new foodie options in Singapore

May 28 2024

Singapore is head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to food. From fine dining to regional specific, sustainable options to local hawker, there’s something for all tastebuds. To keep everyone on their toes, new eateries are constantly launching and well-established spots work hard to update their menus and provide new offerings. Here are some ANZA-approved foodie stand-outs with something new and exciting for the coming months. From afternoon tea to food by the sea, read on.

HOT NEW BRUNCH AT MOSELLA, PAN PACIFIC ORCHARD

Straight into the top new dining options in Singapore with a bang is the Buffet Brunch every Saturday at Pan Pacific Orchard. This lovely and laid-back location now offers Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, appetisers, main courses and tableside service on the weekend at sophisticated Mosella restaurant. Feeling fancy, we opted for a mix of both the buffet and tableside service, ordering first from a selection of new appetisers which included Amelie Fine de Claire Oyster N3, 48 Months Iberico Ham, Spanish Crystal Bread, Tomato Burrata & Heirloom Tomatoes and Hamachi Tiradito.

The buffet spread is a thing of dreams with all manner of distinctive new food options which beg for way more than just one visit to the counter. (Does anyone just go up once?!). Meat lovers can opt for the Cochinillo Spanish Suckling Pig and Black Angus Beef Tenderloin. For fish fans, the Salmon Wellington is an absolute winner, accompanied by fresh vegetables and Mediterranean salad, using recipes influenced by countries within the region including Spain, Morocco, Italy and Greece. There’s an incredible handmade pasta selection and choice of base. The Spanish Paella, created with inspiration from Executive Chef Pedro Samper’s time in Valencia, gets its depth and flavour from a rich seafood stock infused into aged Spanish bomba rice (the “king of paella rice” FYI).

When it comes to dessert, the question is always whether to plump for a variety of European cheeses or a plate piled with mini bonbons, basque cheesecake, macarons, chia seed pudding, et al. Of course, we went for it all, including the Chocolate fondue. Accompanied by fine Champagne and live jazz, the new Saturday brunch at Mosella pulls out all the stops to become a firm favourite for families, groups of friends, and those looking for a relaxing weekend spot in which to unwind. Go now before it becomes the most booked-up brunch in town!

Prices start from $108++ per adult and $54++ per child aged 8-12 years old. Children below 8 dine free.

10 Claymore Road, 229540 mosella.sg

BY THE SEA AT COASTES

Just when you thought Coastes couldn’t get any better, it updates its menu! Sentosa’s go-to for beachfront vibes and delicious bites has refreshed its la carte offerings, giving us all the more reason to head down to Siloso with an empty stomach. If like us you find that being by the sea brings on an appetite, you will not be disappointed. Already treating us with an impressive array of breakfast, mains, burgers and snacky-snacks, the brand-new menu at Coastes offers new food options for those who are hungry!

New risotto flavours, made with top-notch Acquerello Italian rice include Chilli Crab, Orange & Thyme Chicken, and Tiger Prawn & Bacon, but it was the Chorizo & Baby Scallops which hit all the right spots as we sat with our feet in the sand. Equally as delicious are the new pasta recipes which include Truffle Sausage and Spinach Fettuccine, Pork Meatball Spaghetti, and Mushroom Aglio Olio. Both the risottos and pastas were deceptively light, leaving plenty of space for more.

And there’s so much more! Post-swim kids will love the Cheese ’n Shroom Pizza, Crispy Battered Prawns and the signature Singapore-style prawn paste, Coastes Golden Wings. For seafood fans there’s Garlic Prawns and a sophisticated Cured Salmon & Fennel with Cucumber Gazpacho. Desserts have not been deserted with newbies such as the Vanilla & Blackcurrant Panna Cotta and Strawberry Lava Cheesecake – a creamy and airy concoction resting on a caramelised white chocolate base. We needed to find our own place to rest after such a beachside bonanza – thankfully there were beachbeds nearby with our name on them!

50 Siloso Beach Walk, #01-06, 099000. coastes.com

AFTERNOON TEA AT MADISON’S, PULLMAN HILL STREET HOTEL

Afternoon Tea options in Singapore are growing increasingly exciting – you never quite know how your cuppa and finger sandwiches are going to be presented – and there is nothing disappointing at Madisons at Pullman Hill Street Singapore. In line with the Pullman brand, The Grand Voyage Afternoon Tea appears in a beautifully monogrammed chest of drawers – it has to be unlocked with a key before an onset of delighted oohing and ahhing! Guests are then taken on a gastronomic journey through elegant flavours in the shape of bites such as Lobster, Oscietra, Apple Yuzu Mousse, and Raspberry Financier. There’s no more perfect pairing than one of 13 Dilmah tea flavours (or a nice glass of fizz if you feel like a party!).

But wait – there’s more. Last week Madisons launched The Grand Voyage Afternoon Tea, where guests can opt for a special ‘Artistry in Time Afternoon Tea’ at Madisons, an exclusive collaboration with the artist Alphonse Mucha Museum. Famous for his theatrical posters of botanical motifs and stylised lines, replicas of Mucha’s works are presently displayed across Pullman Hill Street Singapore and also immortalised in the sweet and savoury bites at this unique dining experience. ‘Artistry in Time Afternoon Tea’ features macarons depicting Mucha’s signature patterns, cakes that are embellished with Mucha-inspired buntings, and thematic bespoke cocktails. Arty, or what?!

Artistry in Time Afternoon Tea is available now until 31 July 2024, from $68++. The Grand Voyage Afternoon Tea returns in August from $68.

1 Hill St, Pullman Singapore, 179949 pullmansingaporehillstreet.com

A TASTE OF HOME AT WINESTONE, MERCURE SINGAPORE ON STEVENS

If you can’t get back home to NZ or Oz anytime soon, bring home to you! Kicking off this month, the folks at Winestone have tuned into our homesick stomachs to bring the vibrant flavours of Australia and New Zealand straight to your plate in Singapore. Their fabulous Kiwi & Outback Kitchen Adventure focuses on produce from Down Under, and the more eclectic, the better.

Cockatoo Salad, drizzled with a zesty citrus vinaigrette, Backyard Beets, topped with whipped goat cheese and fresh watercress, and Australasian staples such as Fisherman’s Basket, featuring succulent prawns, scallops, calamari, and fresh fish await. Keep your BBQ as clean as a whistle and dive into main dishes including Pan-Seared Kangaroo Loin, Confit Crocodile, Grilled Venison, and Chilli-Glazed Crocodile Ribs. There’s also Hamilton’s “Keema” Curry, Chook Rendang, and Huka Rawn Rigatoni.

Seal the deal with a Tim Tam Shooter, Lamington, creamy Manukau Honey Crème Brûlée, and the Singapore-inspired 1934 Milo Brownie.

Mercure Singapore On Stevens, 28 Stevens Road, #01 02 Orchard District, 257878. mercure-singapore-stevens.com