My dad is going to Singapore tomorrow...

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Posted by Lira on Feb-14-2008 11:14:

My dad is going to Singapore tomorrow...

... and asked me whether I want something from the island nation. Any recommendations? It must be something cheap and easy to find

Edit: I've got a girlfriend, dammit!

Posted by narcism on Feb-14-2008 11:15:

a bride?

Posted by pkcRAISTLIN on Feb-14-2008 11:16:

so youre not the only member of the family suffering from yellow fever?

Posted by Lira on Feb-14-2008 11:17:

He's just got a business meeting there or something

edit: I don't think brides can marry couples, and I really don't think my girlfriend would be happy about it either

Posted by LiquidNitrogen on Feb-14-2008 11:46:

Dudette,

I am in Singapore since last 4 months and believe me S'gpore is one hyped up place (though one of the most safest place to be).

The electronics is expensive so stay away. Clothes/accessories are relatively cheap when compared to US; your mileage may vary depending on store your dad visit.

For now I'd say the only exclusive things you'd get here is Malay (Malaysian) and Chinese gift/decoration items.

Have fun

Posted by pkcRAISTLIN on Feb-14-2008 11:48:

quote:
Originally posted by Lira

He's just got a business meeting there or something

what kind of meeting? can i help? oh can i can i can i?!!!

Posted by Lira on Feb-14-2008 12:03:

quote:
Originally posted by LiquidNitrogen
The electronics is expensive so stay away.

hmm... he was thinking of buying a camera... I mean, it should be cheaper compared to Brazil, right? How much does a cheap Cybershot camera cost in Singapore? Do you have any idea?

quote:
Originally posted by LiquidNitrogen
For now I'd say the only exclusive things you'd get here is Malay (Malaysian) and Chinese gift/decoration items.

hhmm... sounds interesting. My mum would like some decoration items, I guess...

Oh, I was thinking, are there many bookstores in Singapore where I can buy Chinese/Malay grammars? Kind of an odd question, I know

quote:
Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
what kind of meeting? can i help? oh can i can i can i?!!!

I think it's got something to do with planes and stuff. As for your help, well, it all depends on whether you can go to Singapore that quick

Posted by LiquidNitrogen on Feb-14-2008 13:16:

For electronics ask your dad to check out the price of your choice of camera in US (bestbuy.com and circuitcity.com) and then compare the same price in Singapore, if it's slightly expensive i guess it's okay otherwise if the difference is big back out, as simple as that.

Some places he can shop are:
Sim Lim Square, Funan IT mall - it's full of electronics at decent price. At the same time I bought my camera in US some 6 months ago via beachcamera.com for atleast 30% less price than what is available here in Singapore. Either ways he may try checking out Best Denki, Courts and other stores.

Either ways i think Duty free shops are not bad either

Posted by verndogs on Feb-14-2008 13:53:

I'd strongly recommend any kind of eating utensil, like a soup spoon or a chopstick. If your dad can get them from the Raffles hotel, all the better.

Posted by colonelcrisp on Feb-14-2008 14:17:

Re: My dad is going to Singapore tomorrow...

quote:
Originally posted by Lira
... and asked me whether I want something from the island nation. Any recommendations? It must be something cheap and easy to find

12 yr old prostitute

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Posted by nchs09 on Feb-14-2008 15:12:

Re: My dad is going to Singapore tomorrow...

quote:
Originally posted by Lira
... and asked me whether I want something from the island nation. Any recommendations? It must be something cheap and easy to find

Edit: I've got a girlfriend, dammit!
Hey my dad is in brazil atm :P

anyhow ask him to find some cool art in the market and buy it

Posted by Scoops on Feb-14-2008 15:21:

a Kendo stick

Posted by eRRaTiK on Feb-14-2008 16:52:

Singapore sling from Raffles
Singapore chili crab from Jumbo's
Tiger beer

otherwise, no. Seeing as he won't be able to bring those back you'll just have to go yourself and enjoy Singapore. One of my fave places in the world

Posted by DigitalPhoenix on Feb-14-2008 18:28:

Tell your dad to get yo gf a "Jesus make-up kit" from Singapore!

Posted by superglo on Feb-15-2008 05:21:

quote:
Originally posted by Lira
Oh, I was thinking, are there many bookstores in Singapore where I can buy Chinese/Malay grammars? Kind of an odd question, I know

Malay stuff i can help

Posted by zoogla on Feb-15-2008 05:29:

quote:
Originally posted by LiquidNitrogen
Dudette

Posted by Lira on Feb-21-2008 14:53:

He's back.

He brought me an English-Chinese dictionary, rather than a grammar, but I think it can be useful too (I need to "hack it" first, though )

quote:
Originally posted by superglo
Malay stuff i can help

Well, I just wanted to know more about the language in general, but there's one thing I read that puzzled me: Malay and Indonesian are pretty much the same language, right?