Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Christmas at Marina Bay Sands Singapore


For the first time since The Shoppes opened in 2010, its skating rink will be transformed into a full candy land complete with life-size tin soldiers, a giant toy train, Santa’s sleigh, Christmas trees, treats and presents to delight the young at heart. Starting 15 November, the Winter Wonderland  will feature a Santa’s Toy Theatre inspired by iconic Christmas characters and fairy tales. On top of interactive ballet performances, the Santa’s Toy Theatre will feature The Christmas Tale every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 29 November to 26 December. Shoppers can also get a complimentary picture with Santa Claus at the Winter Wonderland with S$50 minimum spending at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.

From 14 November to 25 December, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands will hold its Once Upon A Christmas promotion where shoppers can enjoy exclusive retail offers up to 70 per cent off while they stand a chance to win either a pair of tickets to a dream destination of their choice every week (for six weeks), or a holiday spree of S$200,000 worth in prizes. Complimentary gift wrapping services are also available from 2 to 25 December.

Be spoilt for choice this holiday season with Christmas goodies at SweetSpot and enjoy festive feasts at RISE, db Bistro Moderne and Osteria Mozza.

SweetSpot 
The popular 100% chocolate SweetSpot Signature Christmas Tree (S$58) is back with a “green” twist this year, as Executive Pastry Chef Ryan Witcher opts for sustainable Javanese chocolates to create the stunning tree. The handcrafted chocolate tree is embellished with candied almonds, chocolate stars and chocolate snowflakes, making it perfect as a decorative gift or as an after-dinner treat.

Log cake lovers will be delighted with two new flavours in Exotic Fruit Yule Log (S$58) and Chocolate-Raspberry Yule Log (S$58). The Exotic Fruit Yule Log is a refreshing and fruity blend of tropical fruits with toasted coconut-almond cake, passion fruit and mango gelee, as well as a creamy banana and vanilla crème. In contrast, the Chocolate-Raspberry Yule Log is a dark chocolate mousse with chocolate-raspberry cremeux, raspberry gelee and sacher sponge with a praline crunch. 

Traditional European Christmas favourites such as the Panettone (S$24) and Stollen (S$28) will satisfy any holiday lover. The Panettone is a sweet yeast bread made with brandy and rum soaked raisins, orange and spices. The German traditional yeast bread, Stollen, is filled with brandy and rum soaked raisins, candied lemon, candied orange, walnuts, almonds and spices.

RISE
 Marina Bay Sands Hotel’s international buffet restaurant RISE is offering a hearty spread of Christmas-themed lunch and dinner starting from S$68++ on 24 and 25 December 2013. Diners can look forward to a special Christmas carving station featuring the traditional roast turkey and honey glazed ham, a sushi and sashimi bar, a cheese station, fresh seafood, a western station, a Chinese roast corner, Indian station as well as a dessert bar. 
 
In addition to the scrumptious buffet, RISE is also presenting “Reserve a Bird”, where diners can pre-order a whole roasted turkey which can be carved table side by a chef or yourself for a traditional family festive meal. The turkey serves up to 15 people and is available for an additional S$150++ during the lunch and dinner buffet on 24 and 25 December 2013. Reservations are required and the “Reserve a Bird” is only available for dine-in at RISE.

Christmas at Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Christmas at Marina Bay Sands Singapore
db Bistro Moderne
Enjoy a Christmas Eve dinner with db Bistro Moderne as Executive Chef Jonathan Kinsella prepares a special four-course menu (S$135++) featuring wintertime flavours of classical French cooking. Begin with a Wild Mushroom Velouté or Guinea Hen Pâté “En Croûte”, followed by either Daniel Boulud’s “Black Tie Scallops” or Roasted John Dory. For mains, choose from a Duo of Capon with Herb Roasted Breast and Chestnut & Truffle Braised Leg or Beef Tenderloin “Rossini” with Seared Foie Gras, Pommes Lyonnaise, Baby Spinach and Black Truffle Beef Jus. Finish with one of db Bistro’s Signature Bûche de Noël, Flambéed Chestnut & Mandarin Orange or Chocolate & Pear.

db Bistro Moderne is also offering a brunch menu on Christmas and Boxing day featuring Charcuterie specials, Alaskan King Crab legs, db Bistro’s Boston Lobster Roll and Family - Style Main Courses, Grass-fed Beef Wellington or Sole Meunière.

Osteria Mozza
For an exquisite Italian Christmas Eve dinner, head over to Osteria Mozza for the “Feast of the Seven Fishes” prepared by Executive Chef David Almany. The feast is a customary meal served in Italian households to celebrate La Vigilia or Christmas Eve where seafood is served instead of meat. Originally a form of abstinence, this austere tradition has grown into a gastronomic seafood feast. Gather family and friends to indulge in this dinner priced at S$188++ per person with the delicate Crudo of seasonal fish, Grilled squid with polenta, lardo & pepe rosa. Pici cacio e pepe with lime & red prawns, Tagliolini with Maine lobster & oven-dried Santa Barbara sea urchin, Zuppa Amalfitano with pan roasted line caught 
grouper & Littleneck clams, Vanilla Panna Cotta with tapioca & chocolate “fish” biscotti.

Entertainment at MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands
As part of the festive season, MasterCard Theatres will be presenting entertainment for just about everyone. From 26 November to 1 December, audiences can join Mickey, Minnie and a host of Disney friends for Mickey's Magic Show as they come together with world-class magicians to perform magic from legendary Disney films right before your eyes. Fans of Hi5! will sing and dance along with Stevie and Lauren as they welcome newcomers Dayen Zheng, Ainsley Melham and Mary Lascaris to the stage in a Dance Party extravaganza which will keep everyone on their toes. Hi5! House Party will run at the MasterCard Theatres from 20 to 22 December. Last but not least, visitors can enjoy the classic Broadway musical, Notre Dame de Paris from 17 to 29 December. Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, Notre Dame de Paris tells the love story of Quasimodo, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, and his love for the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, who is the object of desire of the Priest Frollo and the Soldier Phoebus. 

UFC Fight Night Singapore: Ellenberger versus Saffiedine


The Ultimate Fighting Championship debuts in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 with UFC FIGHT NIGHT SINGAPORE: ELLENBERGER vs. SAFFIEDINE. Tickets will go on sale today on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.

The main card will feature a five-round welterweight bout between two world-class fighters–Jake "The
Juggernaut" Ellenberger and former Strikeforce champion Tarec "Sponge" Saffiedine. Ellenberger is #4 in
the division, while Belgium-born Saffiedine, is set for his UFC debut in Singapore after posting four straight
wins in Strikeforce  to become welterweight champion before the promotion was closed.

The first ever UFC event in Southeast Asia will also showcase the UFC debut performance of long-time
Japanese star fighter Tatsuya Kawajiri, riding a five-fight victorious streak, going up against Brazil’s Hacran
Dias at featherweight along with a pair of clashes between up-and-coming Japanese and South Koreans: Kiichi Kunimoto vs. Hyun Gyu Lim in a welterweight bout, and Shunichi Shimizu vs. Kyung Ho Kang at bantamweight. Rounding up the card is another UFC debutante Katsunori Kikuno of Japan - also on a five - fight winning streak - taking on Quinn Mulhern at lightweight, and other talented MMA fighters from across the continent. More bouts are to be revealed in the coming weeks.

“UFC is excited to have finally landed in Singapore, a growing regional hub for both marquee sporting events and for mixed martial arts,” said Mark Fischer, Managing Director of UFC Asia. “The Singapore government’s vision in this area and support from the likes of the Singapore Sports Council, Singapore Tourism Board and Economic Development Board; as well as partners like Marina Bay Sands encouraged UFC to be the first global sports body to set up its Asian headquarters in Singapore. We know UFC fans across the region have been hoping to see world-class fighters in action and what better way to kick off our series of events in Asia in 2014 than through an event right here at the beautiful Marina Bay Sands integrated
resort.”

Equally excited about UFC making its debut in Singapore were Marina Bay Sands’ President and Chief Executive, George Tanasijevich and Singapore Sports Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Lim Teck Yin.

“UFC has been at the forefront of mixed martial arts and Marina Bay Sands is pleased to host the first of its fights in Southeast Asia,” added Mr Tanasijevich. “This is a momentous event for Singapore as such international sporting events make their way to this part of the world. This event is part of our ongoing commitment to making Marina Bay Sands the best business, leisure and entertainment destination in Asia.”

Mr Lim said, “We are thrilled that the UFC has chosen Singapore for its first foray into Southeast Asia. This 
is an excellent opportunity for our sports industry to showcase its capabilities in hosting world class events, and in turn reinforces Singapore’s growing status as a global sports and entertainment destination. With mixed martial arts picking up in Singapore, we hope that more people will embrace the disciplined and healthy lifestyle that the sport demands.”

UFC Fight Night Singapore: Ellenberger versus Saffiedine
UFC Fight Night Singapore: Ellenberger versus Saffiedine
The Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands has been the venue of choice for several sporting events such as the Z1 Pro-Fencing World Series, which took place in 2010 and 2011, the Indoor 
Archery World Cup 2011 and the Lotus on Water Cup International Wushu Meet in 2010, showcasing the 
flexibility of the space.

Tickets for UFC FIGHT NIGHT SINGAPORE: ELLENBERGER vs. SAFFIEDINE will go on sale to 
the public on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. and tickets are priced at SGD 688, SGD 488, SGD 288, SGD 188 and SGD 88 (booking fees not included). Tickets can be booked online at Marina Bay Sands Ticketing , at any Marina Bay Sands box office or any SISTIC outlet. Exciting ticket packages with hotel room and restaurant options are also available via Marina Bay Sands Packages

About the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Universally recognized for its action-packed, can’t-miss events that have sold out some of the biggest arenas 
and stadiums across the globe, the UFC®  is the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. 
Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, UFC is headquartered in Las Vegas and has offices in Beijing, 
Singapore, Sao Paolo, London, and Toronto. UFC produces more than 30 live events annually and 400 hours of programming annually with a library of over 50,000 hours of content. The largest Pay-Per-View event provider in the world, UFC is also broadcast on free-to-air, cable and satellite networks in over 145 
countries, to nearly 882 million TV households worldwide, in 28 different languages. Leaders in digital 
distribution, UFC connects with tens of millions of fans through its website, UFC.com, YouTube, XBOX, 
Sony Playstation, iTunes, Hulu, and Amazon.com as well as social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook where UFC has reached over 10 million followers. Ancillary UFC businesses include best-selling DVDs and video games, an internationally distributed magazine, UFC.TV offering live event broadcasts and video on demand around the world, a new franchise in development with EA, UFC GYM® , UFC Fight Club affinity program, UFC Fan Expo®  festivals, branded apparel and trading cards. 

UFC in Asia
The UFC opened its first office in Asia in Beijing in the fall of 2010, and established its Asia-Pacific hub in 
Singapore in August 2013. The company has held three major events in Asia to date, all to sellout crowds, 
two at Saitama Super Arena in February 2012 and March 2013, and UFC Macao in November 2012. The 
UFC is planning additional live events in 2014 in a half-dozen locations around the Far East; while expanding its TV programming exposure on major networks across the region including Fox International Channels in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and most recently Japan. UFC also offers fans around the region localized versions of UFC.com in Chinese, Japanese and Korean. 






Jetstar Asia launch Straight To Gate service


Why queue ... if you don't have to? This was the advertisement on billboards in Singapore past week from budget carrier Jetstar. If you are curious to know what this is all about, Jetstar today has announced this new service which allows some passengers to by-pass check-in queue.

Jetstar Asia became the first Low Cost Carrier in Singapore launch Straight To Gate, an innovative service designed to save time for passengers departing from Singapore. From today, the service will go on trial, and new destinations will be introduced every week. This week, passengers flying from Singapore to Kuala LumpurBangkokPhuketHong Kong and Yangon will be able bypass the check-in counters and head directly to immigration and departure gate, using just the self-printed boarding pass.

Straight to Gate allows passengers travelling on selected Jetstar Asia (3K/VF) flights to check-in online via Jetstar website, jetstar.com, from the comfort of the home or office and proceed to the boarding gate on arrival at the airport. This is available for passengers travelling with carry on baggage only and without visa or other entry requirements. You can choose your own seat and simply download and print your Straight to Gate boarding pass and proceed directly to customs for a faster experience through the airport.

All you need to do is to simply check-in online between 48 hours and 2 hours before flight departure, select your seat and print the boarding pass. If you are travelling with just hand carry baggage only, and have no visa or entry requirements, you will be eligible for using the Straight to Gate service. Please read the instructions provided during the web check-in process and the boarding document carefully. This service is for passengers departing Singapore Changi Airport only.


Flights to Hangzhou China by Qatar Airways


Fast growing global airline Qatar Airways is adding flights to Hangzhou in its network  on 20 December 2013. The non-stop flight from Doha to Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang Province, will be four-times-weekly and served by Airbus A330 aircraft. The aircraft will feature 260 seats with 24 seats in Business Class and 236 seats in Economy.

Qatar Airways has started to fly China in 2003 with flights to Shanghai and later added flights to Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Chongqing and Chengdu. Hangzhou will be Qatar Airway's 7th destination in China which comes just 2 months after Qatar Airways has launched flights to Chengdu.

Hangzhou, which is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in China, is known for its rich history and picturesque scenery. The city, one of the top tourist sites in China, is also referred to as ‘Paradise on Earth’, ‘Home of Silk’ and ‘Tea Capital’. Highlights for tourists to Hangzhou include:

• West Lake – This fresh water lake has been an attraction for centuries. The enormous land-and-water park, has some 40 scenic and/or historic sites, comprising more than 30 key cultural relics which are distributed around the lake.

• Linying Temple – With a history of over 1600 years, the temple comprises of nine buildings, eighteen pavilions, seventy-seven palaces and halls with over thirteen hundred rooms providing accommodation for around three thousand monks.

• National Silk Museum – It is the world largest silk museum introducing the 5000 years of silk development history in China. The exhibits include silk products from the Neolithic Age to present day, showing the long development history of the silk.

Flights to Hangzhou China by Qatar Airways
Flights to Hangzhou China by Qatar Airways
• Xixi National Wetland Park – It is the only national wetland in the integration of city wetland, farming wetland and culture wetland. White wooden houses with dark decorations in traditional Chinese style spread out in harmony with the most beautiful of trees.

• Wuzhen – A typical water town, buildings are lying on the sides of river, showing Low Bridge, Stream Running and Cottages. Wuzhen is still a living town, where daily life goes on as it has been for about one thousand years, and it is honored as “The Last Resting-on-water Town in China”.

Qatar Airways will begin operations to and from Hangzhou (HGH) effective 20 December 2013 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Fly-Thru Services in Bangkok Don Muang International Airport by AirAsia


From 1 December 2013, a brand new Fly-Thru service will allow AirAsia passengers to check their bags through and collect them at their final destination when transiting through Bangkok Don Muang International Airport. Fly-Thru passengers will also be exempt from Don Muang’s airport tax.

Those who book Fly-Thru flights before 17 November 2013 can enjoy a promotional deal of up to 20% off for travel between 1 December 2013 and 29 March 2014.

“We are excited that Don Muang International Airport is expanding its capacity to facilitate transit options for passengers. We have prepared a CIQ area for transit passengers on the second floor of the arrival area, with facilities including security checks, visa-on-arrival counters and immigration counters,” said Flying Officer Chaturongkapon Sodmanee, General Manager of Don Muang International Airport. “With so much traffic into Indochina from Ho Chi Minh city and Yangon via Bangkok, there is much potential for Don Muang International Airport to become a travel and transit hub to Indochina and other destinations. Such services will certainly be an advantage for business and leisure travellers flying through Don Muang and we look forward to constantly making the transit an easier and more convenient process.”

Santisuk Klongchaiya, Thai AirAsia’s Director of Commercial, said, “We are very pleased to offer more convenience to our passengers who can now easily transit to AirAsia’s extensive network of 34 Fly-Thru routes via Bangkok. Apart from AirAsia’s low fares, travellers will be able to check in one time and pick up all their checked-in belongings at the final destination. Other benefits for Fly-Thru passengers who are travelling from one international destination to another international destination via Bangkok include being exempt from airport taxes in Don Muang Airport, being exempt from a Thai visa requirement, and being able to skip the immigration line in Bangkok.”



“The Fly-Thru service will benefit leisure travellers, business travellers, and also those who live in other cities in Thailand. Leisure travellers include passengers from China to Thailand’s beach destinations such as Krabi and Phuket while business travellers may find the Yangon-Siem Reap or Yangon-Ho Chi Minh city route a convenient option. From Thailand, people who are living in Krabi, Chiang Mai or Phuket will be able to conveniently reach international destinations with ease,” added Khun Santisuk.

Thai AirAsia’s most popular routes that people self connect to include Macau-Phuket, followed by Guangzhou-Phuket and Chongqing-Phuket.

International passengers who are transiting to a domestic destination in Thailand (Chiang Mai, Phuket or Krabi) will be required to go through an immigration line upon their arrival in Bangkok, which is their first port of entry into the country. Meanwhile, visa requirements for the final destination still apply and airport taxes are still applicable at the origin destination.

FireFly Promotion 2013 : Check Us Out


Following the overwhelming demand from year-end holidays most recently, Malaysian airline Firefly has launched yet another flight promotion. The Check Us Out flight promotion will start with an all-in one-way fare of RM 49 to Firefly's exciting domestic destinations in Malaysia which include popular leisure hotspots such as Langkawi, Penang and Johor Bahru. Customers planning to travel between 18 November 2013 and 25 October 2014 can take the opportunity to book this incredible deal from 4 to 17 November 2013.

This RM 49 all-in one-way promotion is inclusive of applicable taxes and surcharges wherein the offer is also complimented by free 20kg checked-in baggage allowance, in-flight refreshments, the convenience of Kuala Lumpur's city airport in Subang, web check-in facility as well as fast and easy boarding.

Firefly's CEO, Ignatius Ong, said in a statement, "Starting from RM 49 all-in one-way, all flights within Peninsular Malaysia to all Firefly destinations are just within reach of everyone. This effectively means just 1 piece of RM50 will get you to your destinations within Peninsular Malaysia with total ease, convenience and comfort. This promotion will be made available on our website or any of our travel agents; hence the title Check Us Out. The best way to know what promotions are being offered is to visit our website, key in your desired travelling dates and then select the "I want the lowest fare" button. You'll be surprised to find that we have great fares that suit all budgets."

“In light of this, we would also like to invite new and existing passengers to become a Firefly Facebook fan to convey their feedback. We trust that it is an encouraging medium to stay connected to our customers whereby their views certainly will help Firefly in reaching greater heights, especially in the customer service level," Ong further adds.

Firefly anticipates a much higher passenger traffic going through all the airports it flies from starting this December and urges its passengers travelling during this time to use the Web Check-in service that's available for all Firefly domestic routes. The Web Check-in service will allow passengers to skip the queue at the physical check-in counters and breeze through the airport.

FireFly Promotion 2013 : Check Us Out


Customers are advised to take advantage of this promotion and plan their travel for next year now to enjoy great savings, especially for group travels. Bookings can be done online at Firefly's website and via the Firefly mobile application. For further information on Firefly's routes and schedules, please visit www.fireflyz.com.my.

For more updates on products and services, visit www.fireflyz.com.my or follow Firefly on Facebook (facebook.com/Firefly), Twitter (twitter.com/flyfirefly), and Instagram (@FlyFirefly).

Online Bus Ticket to Malaysia and Singapore


Bus is a common and convenient way to travel in Malaysia and to/from Singapore. There are many bus operators in Malaysia serving almost all cities with different quality of vehicles. Malaysiabus.com, an online bus tickets booking portal for 40 express bus companies in Singapore and Malaysia, has recently launched its brand new bus ticketing service for travelling from Malaysia to Singapore. The bus service is meant to facilitate travelers who want to enjoy every bit of their journey.

Malaysiabus.com is an initiative that is taken to promote Malaysia tourism industry. “At the same time, it also aims to give travelers a safe and more enjoyable mode of transport," said Winston – Marketing Manager of http://www.malaysiabus.com. We have made it easy for tourists to book online bus ticket and have a wonderful travelling experience.

Malaysiabus.com allows tourists to choose from 40 bus operators. All the buses are very well-conditioned with relaxed and comfortable seating. Operated by professional drivers, it lets the tourists to relax, play games, use gadgets, watch movies or do photography to capture the sensational scenes and landscapes that comes in the way of Malaysia and Singapore.

Malaysiabus.com offers a variety of bus routes. Tourists can select any route with this brand new Malaysia bus service. Some of the main routes available are bus from KL to Singapore, bus from KL to Penang, Bus from KL to Hatyai, bus from KL and many others.



To book the online bus ticket, just log-on to Malaysiabus.com and confirm your ticket. The website is filled with rich content such as latest blog, videos and photographs of Malaysia hot spots and interesting places such as Lost World of Tambun, A’famosa Resort, Kellie’s Castle, Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Legoland, Sunway Lagoon, and KLCC., to help you planning the trip in the way you want.

Malaysiabus.com sells bus tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, Johor Bahru (JB), Melaka, Penang, Hatyai, Cameron Highlands; 

Bus from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore


If you are planning to travel from KL to Singapore, you will probably either fly or take a bus. Most takes a bus which is quite convenient. It will save you money. Most buses that travel from KL to Singapore are owned and operated by reputable companies. The buses are roomy and comfortable. Many of the buses have extra amenities, including WI-FI, desks to work from, and movies to view. This can be extremely beneficial, as the trip runs about five hours or a bit more.

If you want to buy bus ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, you do not need to book though a travel agent. You can buy bus tickets online in Malaysia. There are some online portals representing many companies such as Malaysiabus.com. Prices for this bus trip do vary, depending on the quality of the bus chosen and its features. Buses that cater to business people and the double-deckers do charge more, but very often it is worth it. The cost of a ticket can range from around $11 to $80. It is advised to purchase tickets a day in advance, and even farther ahead if traveling on holidays.

There are several places to take a bus from KL to Singapore. The Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal and the Terminal Bersepadu Selatan are the primary two locations. The Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal is near Chinatown (next to Swiss Garden Hotel), and the latter is the newest super terminal that opened in 2011. When arriving in Singapore, a fleet of taxis will be waiting.

The Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal map in Kuala Lumpur
Always remember that entering a new country requires being patient and following some rules. The rules and expectations for each country do vary, and some require just being courteous. For example, it is forbidden in Singapore to chew gum or wear hats and sunglasses in the immigration line. Make sure all paperwork is intact, and always expect luggage to be checked for smuggled goods. Remember that all tobacco and alcohol is subject to taxation.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Is Sire Ma in a lesbian relationship with Wang Ziqi?


Update: Hong Kong based Chinese actress Sire Ma (馬賽) has been photographed kissing Wang Ziqi (汪子琦) according to some media outlets:

Despite her explanation that Chinese talent agent Wang Ziqi was only a friend, actress Sire Ma was recently caught behaving intimately with the wealthy businesswoman.
According to Mingpao website, the 26-year-old actress, who took a two-month vacation to Europe with Wang earlier, was spotted in Shanghai with Wang last week.

The two women set tongues wagging when they were photographed holding hands and smooching frequently at the airport and in the restaurant. They were also caught kissing passionately on the streets, unfazed by the attention from passers-by.
Source : Sire Ma refuses to clarify relationship with Wang Ziqi

When asked about their relationship, Sire, who attended an event in Hong Kong on 5 November, replied, "The reports were out of context. Only time will tell the kind of person I am and what happened at the time."

Sire Ma (馬賽) has been photographed kissing Wang Ziqi (汪子琦)
Sire Ma (馬賽) has been photographed kissing Wang Ziqi (汪子琦)
Is  Hong Kong based Chinese actress Sire Ma (馬賽) in lesbian relationship? According to PopularAsians web site, Sire Ma took a two-month trip to Europe with wealthy mainland talent agent Wang Ziqi (汪子琦). Since she has earlier admitted that she is currently dating, everybody was expecting to see her partner next to her in the trip. When the two women appeared close in photos that Wang shared on her Weibo profile, people rumored that Sire Ma is lesbian:

The sources also noted that Ms. Wang had paid for Sire’s entire vacation, suggesting that Sire is being “kept” and possibly using this relationship to further her mainland activities.
Source : Sire Ma in Lesbian Relationship?

Wang Ziqi (汪子琦) according to sources is the former mainland manager for Kenix Kwok (郭可盈) and leaked the evidence of Frankie Lam (林文龍) cheating in the marriage in 2009. Ms. Wang was jailed for extortion. Since she left prison, Ms. Wang’s luck turned and her film and beauty business thrived. Ms. Wang regularly mixes with celebrities and her good friends include Rosamund Kwan (關之琳) and Carina Lau (劉嘉玲).

Sire Ma (born 31 July 1987) is a Chinese actress based in Hong Kong. She was the 2nd runner up at the Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2008, simultaneously winning the Miss Photogenic Award. She later went to participate in the Miss International 2008, but was unplaced. She is currently attending Hong Kong Baptist University.

Sire Ma (馬賽)  and Wang Ziqi (汪子琦) Lesbian?
Sire Ma (馬賽)  and Wang Ziqi (汪子琦)

Bus from Singapore to LEGOLAND Malaysia Water Park


With the recent opening of the new theme park, families are anticipating travel to the LEGOLAND Malaysia Water Park. As an online bus travel provider, BusOnlineTicket.com is offering 2-way transport from Singapore to LEGOLAND in Johor Bahru, Malaysia at a good discount.

“We are excited to offer these services at a great value for families or individuals wishing to visit the new water park. It is an amazing area with 70 attractions, slides, rides, and shows. Two dependable coaches have partnered with us to make this route possible, Superior Coach and WTS Travel,” stated the BusOnlineTicket.com representative.

Families interested in visiting the new LEGOLAND Malaysia water park will appreciate the quality of service given by BusOnlineTicket.com. One Day tour packages include a 2-way bus transfer from Singapore plus 1 entrance ticket to the water park. The per-person cost is requested at a remarkably low price. Various packages are available including options for travel from the Lavendar MRT station in Singapore, Singapore Flyer, or from Kuala Lumpur. Combination packages are available as well, allowing tourists to visit both LEGOLAND and the LEGOLAND Water Park.

Tour packages for travel to LEGOLAND from Singapore can be purchased at Legoland Malaysia Water Park 1 Day Tour. The premier travel website, BusOnlineTicket.com, creates ease of service for their customers by accepting payment in either Singapore dollars or Malaysian Ringgits. Travelers with the company can also experience convenience because the company does not ask travelers to present a printed ticket when they travel.

BusOnlineTicket.com presents many other family friendly tourist packages. For instance, packages are available for travel to Hello Kitty Land. The travel website is constantly improving and expanding their services to offer travel to the top and newest destinations in Malaysia and Singapore. Their straightforward website includes tour guides with information about travel to the hottest destinations in the area. Reward points can be gained by loyal customers through BusOnlineTicket.com’s miles program, BOT Miles.

Legoland Malaysia Water Park 1-Day Tour Combo
Legoland Malaysia Water Park 1-Day Tour Combo
The new Legoland Malaysia Water Park 1-Day Tour Combo includes:

  • 2-way coach transfer from Lavendar MRT Singapore (in front of Wendy restaurant)
  • 1 Legoland Malaysia Entrance Ticket (worth up to RM 140)
  • Legoland Malaysia Water Park Entrance Ticket (NEW!!)