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South China Morning Post
15-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Combining two Laguna City flats into one big family home
Connections with their community made Alex Chau and Carrie Wong reluctant to move, even as their growing family needed more space. In 2024, with the birth of a third child and with two live-in helpers, their 687 sq ft apartment in Laguna City, Lam Tin , felt as though it had crossed its use-by threshold. Then, as luck would have it, the flat next door came up for sale. Anya Wu Chiu-ching, designer and friend, was consulted on combining the two into one 'After all the calculations, it seemed like a good idea,' says Chau, who runs a cigar business. As well as being a cheaper option, the family could stay in the neighbourhood they loved. Wu, the founder of Root Design, had previously remodelled Chau's office and another of his apartments, so she was familiar with her clients' preferences. 'Design-wise, the goal wasn't just to enlarge the space,' says Wu, 'but to create zones that offered privacy and independence for both the adults and the children.' Living area. Photo: Kitty Chu The use of 'subtle architectural divisions' to define these zones, without disrupting the flow of the home, the designer adds, enables each member of the household to enjoy their own space while still feeling connected.
CNA
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Hong Kong icon Chow Yun Fat reveals his favourite Singapore hawker centres and Singlish catchphrases
Legendary Hong Kong actor Chow Yun Fat made an appearance at Mediacorp's Star Awards on Sunday (Jul 6) which left both fans and artistes starstruck. Returning three decades after his first appearance at the inaugural ceremony in 1994, the 70-year-old superstar presented the Top 10 Most Popular Male/Female Artiste trophies to Romeo Tan, Carrie Wong, Chantalle Ng, Guo Liang, Richie Koh, Zong Zijie, radio station Love 972 DJs Marcus Chin and Chen Biyu, as well as Tasha Low, Ya Hui, Hong Ling, Xu Bin, Desmond Tan, Jeremy Chan and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CNA (@channelnewsasia) Speaking to CNA Lifestyle, Chow shared his go-to activities and places to visit whenever he is in Singapore. At first, the God Of Gamblers actor quipped: 'Singapore – what places can I go to? I just sleep and go to the markets and eat.' He then listed a few hawker centres he frequents, including Old Airport Road Food Centre, Newton Food Centre, Maxwell Food Centre and Lau Pa Sat. 'I don't go to any of the shopping centres, I just go to the hawker centres,' he added. When asked what he typically orders from these food centres, he shared that he prefers eating chicken rice and his favourite is the one at Maxwell Food Centre. He also said he likes to eat Teochew kuehs from Cairnhill, which is a variety of savoury or sweet cakes and dumplings. 'Every hawker centre has their specialty,' he said. 'Sometimes I go to seven, eight hawker centres and eat a bit at every one.' Chow is married to Singaporean Jasmine Tan. So when asked what his favourite Singlish catchphrase is, he went with the classic 'walao eh', used to express shock. He also said he likes 'paiseh', used to express how one feels awkward or shy, as well as 'chin chai', which generally means 'whatever'. An award-winning veteran actor, Chow has headlined over 100 productions and helped define entire genres with global classics such as A Better Tomorrow (1986) and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000). He also recently starred in titles such as Project Gutenberg (2018) and One More Chance (2023).
AsiaOne
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: We ranked the most unhinged ways our friends have said 'no' to drugs — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. We ranked the most unhinged ways our friends have said 'no' to drugs You don't need us to tell you that consuming controlled substances is wrong. Not only is it illegal to do so, but any abuse of drugs also affects your well-being, regardless of whether the drugs are taken in Singapore or overseas... » READ MORE 2. Hong Kong's popular Mon Kee cafe to open at newly renovated Raffles City food court For the longest time, Singaporeans could only enjoy the scrambled eggs and pineapple buns from Mon Kee in Hong Kong. But now, they won't have to fly over to do so as the popular cha chaan teng — or Hong Kong-style diner — is coming to Singapore... » READ MORE 3. Carrie Wong gives tour of new minimalist resort-themed loft condo that she has yet to move into Although local actress Carrie Wong rolled a pineapple into her new home almost over a year ago, she has yet to "officially" move in. In a YouTube video posted on June 23, the 31-year-old gave a house tour to #JustSwipeLah of her minimalist resort-themed loft apartment. However, upon entering the home, it seemed to be bare apart from being fitted with furniture... » READ MORE 4. Boy, 9, has kidney removed after falling at Bukit Batok playground A nine-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after falling from the monkey bars at a playground in Bukit Batok, resulting in the removal of one of his kidneys. According to Shin Min Daily News on Tuesday (June 24), the incident occurred on June 20 at around 6pm at a playground beside Block 443D, Bukit Batok West Avenue 8... » READ MORE editor@
CNA
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Actress Carrie Wong is taking her time to move in to her newly renovated loft condo and a big reason why is her dog
When Carrie Wong, 31, posted snaps of herself rolling a pineapple across the floor of her new home on Instagram last August, it wasn't just for good luck – it also rolled its way into the headlines. The Mediacorp actress had just snagged her very first property, and thanks to its high ceiling and mezzanine floor, some media assumed she had bought a penthouse. 'Pent your head!' Wong quipped when giving a tour of her new crib. 'I wish! How to afford?' What she did buy is a two-storey, 850 sq ft loft condo in central Singapore – chic, cosy, and very much the perfect bachelorette pad except she doesn't actually live in it. Not yet, anyway. For now, the apartment is more like her 'vacation home'. She pops by a few times a week to use the facilities, host friends and family, film content, or simply spend some me-time. During our visit, she served us water in wine glasses gifted by her A Quest to Heal co-star Qi Yuwu. There was no proper tableware here yet, unless you count paper plates. Her wardrobe? Empty, save for a bunch of lonely hangers. Her bed? Still untouched. Wifi? Nope. All of this is by choice. Though renovations were completed two months ago, Wong is taking her time settling in – partly because she just wrapped four months of back-to-back shoots for a film and drama in Malaysia. But mostly, it's because of her 13-year-old toy poodle, Gege. 'I sleep with her every night,' Carrie says. 'She's old already, and I didn't want to stress her out with a new environment.' For now, Wong's splitting her time between her parents' place and the new apartment and fully embracing her role as a devoted dog mum. Also, she confessed that she's not ready to tackle the household chores. 'That's why I'm using paper plates,' she laughed sheepishly. Her target is to move in by Christmas. "I GOT A REALLY GOOD DEAL" So why buy a place when she's not ready to move in? 'For investment. Properties in this area won't lose value,' she explained matter-of-factly. She added that she got a 'really good deal' on the seven-year-old apartment (she declined to reveal the price), and since it was below her budget, she snapped it up 'straight away'. Wong had been house-hunting since 2020, and this unit ticked all her boxes: floor-to-ceiling windows, an unblocked view, a balcony, and of course, a loft layout. MINIMALIST RESORT VIBES The interiors are just as dreamy, a calming blend of off-white, neutral tones and wood textures that give the space a warm, resort-like vibe. It's minimalist but inviting. Renovations for the one-bedroom, one-study apartment took eight months and cost more than S$100,000, though Wong candidly admitted her renovation was sponsored. Since she was overseas for much of the process, she left most of the design decisions to her interior designer. 'I rarely came down, I was most active in the WhatsApp group chat,' she laughed. 'I trust my ID and am quite an easy-going person. I brought my friends to see the place before reno was complete and they kept pointing out things that needed to be touched up. I didn't even notice them – they didn't really bother me.' OPEN CONCEPT LIVING The home features an open concept look, combining the kitchen, dining and living areas. Thanks to the 5m-high ceiling and wall of windows, the space feels bright, airy and expansive, a perfect little escape in the city. Wong spends most of her time in the dining area. It's where she works, watches TV, hosts friends and just chill watching the sunset. The kitchen may be small, but it's all Wong needs – especially since she doesn't cook. The typical glass stair railings were swapped out for fence-style wooden beams, giving the space a rustic, textural edge. From the top of the stairs, Wong has what she calls her 'favourite view' of the neighbourhood and beyond. LOFT-STYLE MASTER SUITE The master bedroom, bathroom and vanity area take up the loft. To create a more open and spacious feel, the two rooms were combined to form a master suite Glass panels enclosing the loft and the study door were removed to give the space a breezier feel. Another favourite spot? Her vanity corner. It's where Wong winds down and, more often than not, ends up just chilling.
