In Our Backyard - Filming of 180 episodes Local Series

899 Kopitiam as a venue for local filming
899 Kopitiam as a venue for local filming

Chuck and me walked to the Indian-muslim 24 hour offeeshop (Fayidha Restaurant) for our usual supper and checked out the filming process that was taking place next door.  (Apologies for the above tiny picture because the filming is actually taking place deep inside the coffeeshop)

A few months ago, this space was renovated and we thought "oh great, we have a new foodie place to explore" but as we noticed,  it looks too weird to look like a real coffeeshop. Firstly it looks really squeezy and small to house 1 zi char stall as its anchor tenant and 3 other smaller stalls. Not to mention there is also a main drinks stall. Secondly, it always looks very bright on certain nights. That's how we got to know this place is actually used for local filming.

MediaCorp Forum reveals this is a HDB-style kinda series - 180 episodes long! If you like 2003's Holland V 《荷兰村》 or the recent , be prepared for the debut of 《想握你的手》Your Hand on Mine, on Nov 11 2009 7pm.


Picture Credit: Linxiangping.com
Picture Credit: Linxiangping.com

Celebrities spotted:


(1) Chen Liping 陈莉萍 - in a bright fushcia top with loads of jewellery dangling from her neck and ears. Trendy pair of shades spotted on her.
(2) Huang Wen Yong 黄文永 - The lead actor playing Chen Liping's husband.
(3) Joanne Peh 白薇秀 - Pretty pretty! My favourite actress now!
(4) Belinda Lee 李心钰 - Pretty pretty!
(5) Yvonne Lim 林湘萍 - Pretty Pretty!
(6) Pei Xuan 蔡佩璇
(7) Patricia Mok 莫小玲 - Quite Auntie looking with bundled hair - same image as her role in 一房半厅一水缸.
(8) Yao Wenlong 姚玟隆 - we kept thinking so hard about his real name because at that certain point of time we could only associate him with 刘一刀 - the fierce (but funny) butcher in Little Nonya :) He looks like he's playing the chef here, with his high chef hat.
(9) Calvin Soh 苏智诚

If you are a big local celebrities fan, come here for your murtabak supper and watch the celebrities in action!
 


Archive of HDB Terrace Sold

Blk 50 Jalan Bahagia HDB Corner Terrace unit


Updated 6 June 09 [Sold]



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Valuation: 622K
Type: Corner



Jalan Ma'mor HDB Inter Terrace unit [Sold]

Updated 28 May 09
mamor hdb for sale

Valuation: Unknown
Type: Intermediate

Is Parking an Issue in the neighbourhood?

Many readers have written to ask about parking issues and we have overheard a potential buyer asking about the parking issues here in the estate, so I'm addressing some of them here.

carpark parking jalan bahagia mamor

  • Ma'mor Residents

    - Most of the Jalan Ma'mor Residents are fortunate to have a little open air carpark to call their own (see BR22 above). Some of them have a lot (half a lot, or a quarter of a lot) outside their homes, see orange stretch (including space outside Blk 64) along Jalan Ma'mor. A quarter of a lot is because there are 2 rows of terrace houses sharing 1 single row of parking lots and a particular lot might potentially fall in between 4 units. Good thing is, your vehicle never leave your sight.


  • Bahagia Residents

    - Bahagia Residents have a bit more options to choose where they want to do their parking.
    - BR21 (the infamous Open air carpark) which gets crowded at times
    - BRM1 at Blk 112A (the 11 decks of multi-storey carpark) Of course, this carpark has the advantage of having your vehicle sheltered from the rain and sun (or birdshit). Bad thing is, be prepared to drive up 4 -5 decks for a space when you're home in the wee hours.


  • FAQ:


    (1) Do the summon pple come all the time?
    Yes they do. Even when you leave your car at the loading/unloading bays (see red circle above) at Blk 110 Whampoa Rd, they will stick around until your 30 minutes time is up. Always advise your guests to display their coupons.

    (2) I stay at the perimeter of the estate. Are there any alternatives?
    Yes. For Blk 42 or 43 residents, you may want to try BR12, an open air carpark which is just at the doorstep. For Blk 52 or 53 residents, you may want to park together with Jalan Rajah neighbours at RC3.

    (3) I'm a resident of Blk 39 and both the open air carpark BR21 and the multi-storey carpark BRM1 are of similar walking distance. Where should I park my vehicle?
    If you have pregnant mothers or toddlers, it might be safer to walk on more even ground to get to the open air carpark. The multi-storey carpark is full of steps and ramps. It also gets quiet at times so it might be safer to get yourself into the open. On the other hand, this carpark has the advantage of having your vehicle sheltered from the rain and sun (or birdshit!).

    (4) How do I get season parking?
    For BR21 you may need to wait for available season lots or do some sort of appeal to HDB as this carpark is already FULL. I have no idea for BR22 but if any Ma'mor resident can enlighten about the season parking application over there, please do. For the rest, you can just apply online at the HDB website> e-Services> Home Owners> Parking - Application for Season Parking Ticket (New Application). Or make a trip down to the nearest HDB Branch Office at Whampoa Community Centre just across the road. For your information, BRM1 has the capacity to accomodate ALL the residents around the estate.

    Famous Duck Rice / Porridge - Whampoa Hawker Centre

    Whampoa Market has one of the best braised duck stalls in Singapore. With its sister Roasted duck stall on its right and the famous Hoover rojak on its left, the stall is easy to recognize but can be hard to catch. Business is so good it's usually sold out and closed by 6.00pm.

    Ducks arranged neatly.
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    A set of braised duck meat meal (including stewed eggs and spare parts) for 2, with richly flavoured gravy generously poured over. It's a Happy Duck Meal!

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    Priced reasonably at $10 excluding the bowls of porridge.

    Address: 梁照记 Liang Zhao Ji Duck Rice / Porridge (Blk 90 Whampoa Drive #01-70)


    Know More:

    1. Duck Rice @ Whampoa Hawker Centre
    2. The tale of the chicken and duck part 3

    Fire at Ava Tower Balestier Road

    Nothing was unusual during our drive home except when a Civil Defence vehicle suddenly cut into our lane and gestured for us to give way.

    Fire at Ava Towers Balestier Road

    .. till it turned off into Ava Road along Balestier Road. Guess what we saw?

    Cheap Zi Char Restaurant with Air-Con

    The weather is so hot we'll either eat in or look for places with air-con. The nearest air-conditioned place to our place is this new zi char restaurant - 小青岛. I guess it is run by some Chinese cooks as their style of cooking reminds me of when I am in Shanghai!

    Whampoa Xiao Qing Dao
    A new "restaurant" amongst the row of old shops at

    X-Living in Bahagia - Chuck and the Bamboo Stalk

    The fairytale story tells of a man named Chuck who was sent to the market one day by his wife to sell their collection of whiskey. As Chuck proceeded to the market he met a stranger who offered to trade four "magic seeds" for the whiskey. Chuck accepted the trade and returned home with the seeds in his pocket. Chuck's wife was angered that he had not obeyed her instructions to sell the whiskey and threw the seeds out of the window. As Chuck slept, the seeds germinated and a gigantic bamboo stalk grew in their place by morning.



    Chuck and the Bamboo Stalk




    When Chuck saw the huge bamboo stalk,