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The Planet Traveller Shop
Second level of Marina Square (opposite Suntec City)
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The shop has discontinued their repair services. This Web page appears for historical record purpose only. |
There is a new shop on the second level of Marina Square selling travellers' stuff. The shop is just next to the void area overlooking the atrium of the shopping centre. As you walk into the shop, a large globe greets you. On your left are hung travellers' appliances and accessories. To the left, maps and books on travel and the like are arranged on shelves on the wall. Further in are found different types of luggage for the traveller.
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The shop has discontinued their repair services. This Web page appears for historical record purpose only. |
The shop also sells tents, trolleys and travel care products. If your luggage is in need of repairs, fret not, they have instant repair service. According to a chart placed in their display window, they repair the following:
Tears, dents, cracks, jammed locks, misalignment, broken handles, torn lining, ripped zippers, missing wheels, scratches, fungus growth, discoloration, etc.. They even sell spare parts for luggage.
The shop is open from Monday to Saturday from 11.00 am to 8.00 pm.
Did You Know?
The MPH building at the corner of Stamford Road and Armenian Street was completed in 1908 by the architect Swan & Maclaren.
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News Flash Today, Wednesday 15 Dec 1999
In Singapore
The Singapore Medical Association received 55 complaints against doctors last year.
In just nine days, StarHub has attracted 100 000 newcomers to its surf-for-free offer.
Students starting Sec 1 at Chinese High school next year should be able to skip 'O' levels and sit for their 'A' levels after six years in school.
With more than 500 000 party-goers expected to throng street parties at Orchard Rd and Marina City on New Year's eve, hotels will levy cover charges to deter walk-in revellers from sauntering in to cool off, use the toilet or take shelter from the rain.
Asia
Hong Kong: Singapore's most famous corporate raider Mr Oei Hong Leong was assaulted by three men outside his residence here on Monday evening.
Wellington: New NZ govt to cancel fighter-jet deal.
Phnom Penh: The wife of a Cambodian govt. official was charged yesterday with attacking a young karaoke singer with acid, court officials said.
Around the world
New York: NY cop jailed 30 years for torture.
The Hague: A UN war crimes court yesterday handed down a 40 year jail sentence to a Bosnian Serb who styled himself The Serb Adolf Hitler and killed and tortured Muslims and Croats.
Tokyo: Miss Columbia is crowned Miss International.
Courtesy of The Straits Times
News updated before 8.00 am daily.
Christmas is just around the corner. Have you started shopping yet? For the benefit of those living overseas, we will post here over the next few weeks pictures of shopping centre facades decorated for X'mas.
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