Singapore Flyer

This 165m tall wheel offers a panoramic view of Marina Bay and its surroundings.
It is located on the southeast tip of the Marina Centre reclaimed land. The ride offers views of the city centre, the Indonesian islands of Batam and Bintan and parts of Johor, Malaysia.
....read more about attractions in Singapore at myMalaysiabooks - Singapore

Chinese New Year Cookies

2008 is also called the Brown Rat year. Chinese New Year this year falls on 7 February, 2008.

For travellers to Singapore and Malaysia, take note that 7 and 8 are public holidays in both Malaysia and Singapore. Small shops are usually closed but big department stores are open. Chinese restaurants.

Singaporeans and Malaysian are busy preparing New Year cookies this month or buy them for the New Year. The most important cake is the Niangao/ Nian Gao/ Nian Kueh or in Penang Hokkien tnee kueh. Other traditional cakes and cookies are kueh kapit (love letters), kueh bangkit, kueh bulu and peanut biscuits.

• Learn more about Chinese New Year here.
• Free Chinese 2008 calendar

Tips on flying to and from Singapore

Compare and choose airlines and discounted fare before booking. If you are travelling within Malaysia and Singapore, travel by one of this local airlines of the two countries:

Malaysia - Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Firefly, FAX, Berjaya.

Air Asia and Fire Fly are low cost budget airlines where you can book cheap air tickets if you book early. ...more at Transport in Malaysia

Singapore - Singapore Airlines, Tiger Air, Silk Air ...more at Transportation in Singapore

Check last minute air deals or discounted air fares from or to Singapore at Zuji.com

Travel advice: Malaysia Airlines and Singapore airlines have several daily shuttle flights between the two countries. However flights are always full during peak seasons.

Peak seasons in Singapore (and Malaysia) are during the school holidays, Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year holidays. So be sure to book your flights very early. Many travelling between Singapore and Malaysia have already book flights for Christmas 2007 and Chinese New Year 2008! If you are planning a visit during these periods, be sure to book flights and hotels for your vacation early.