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The fact that we are living in a "Country" we need to Collaborate.

We Singaporean serve our purpose to keep the country alive.

In times like this pandemic it requires the whole "Kampong" to keep our business afloat.

Singaporeans citizens aged 18 and above are eligible for SingapoRediscovers Vouchers.

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For the first time ever, almost all Singaporeans are staying put on our claustrophobic island for the year-end break. Depressing, huh? But thanks to the $100 free SingapoRediscovers vouchers that the gov has kindly given us, we can finally stop moping and play tourist!

Here's a guide to maximise your Singapore Rediscovers vouchers and the best places to visit with your free cash.

What are SingapoRediscovers vouchers?

It's no secret that the tourism industry is suffering from the impact of COVID-19. Without incoming tourist spending, it's now up to the unlikely heroes - Singaporeans like you and me - to save the establishments from sinking.

The only obstacle? To convince stingy-ass Sinkies to spend money. But, as usual, the best way to coax us into any action is to give us free money. Hence, the SingapoRediscovers vouchers scheme was born.

Starting from 1 December 2020, all Singaporeans will receive $100 SingapoRediscovers vouchers to offset ticket purchases and hotel stays at participating establishments.

Who is eligible for SingapoRediscovers vouchers?

All Singapore citizens aged 18 and above as of 2020 will receive their SingapoRediscovers Vouchers in denominations of $10. (PRs are not eligible.)

Parents, grandparents, relatives and legal guardians of minors can also purchase up to six child or youth tickets, at $10 off per ticket.

Don't assume that is dumb and you can start acknowledging strangers as relatives. The adult must declare his/her familial relationship and have at least $10 left in their SingapoRediscovers vouchers balance.

There are also some restrictions to prevent cheeky Singaporeans from exploiting the scheme:

Vouchers cannot be stacked or combined with another person within the same redemption

The merchant has the right to deny a transfer of product (e.g. ticket or hotel stay) from one person to another

Vouchers may be used for retail and food only if they are part of an approved package including a hotel stay, attraction visit and/or tour

How to redeem SingapoRediscovers vouchers?

Online and offline redemption starts from 1 December 2020 to 30 June 2021.

You can redeem your vouchers via SingPass online through five authorised booking partners:

These booking platforms will mark out eligible products with the SingapoRediscovers vouchers icon. Booking is easy peasy with the following steps:

Add your desired "Singapoliday" experience to cart

Select the amount of SingapoRediscovers vouchers to use

Activate child/youth subsidies if applicable

Voucher code will be generated for you to copy and paste this at the booking partner's checkout page

Pay the outstanding amount (if any) and checkout within 10 minutes

For technology noobs, fear not - authorised booking partners will provide assistance at 69 locations across Singapore (located in close proximity and within community centres). Selected malls and Singpost locations will also have booking counters run by Changi Recommends, GlobalTix, Klook and UOB Travel.

A point to note is that every booking partner and counters have different packages. So it's best to know which packages you want before making a wasted trip down to the nearest counter.

Using SingapoRediscovers vouchers on staycations

We all know that Singaporeans are one of the most overworked people in the world. A nice hotel with good food will mend your soul and allow it to break again later. Over 170 hotels across the island allow the use of SingapoRediscovers vouchers.

Currently, the easiest way to scroll through staycation bundles is through Klook. Here are some of the most popular staycation bundles for a 1-night stay:

If you are not sure if the hotel qualifies for the use of SingapoRediscovers vouchers, you can always check this for more information.

Using SingapoRediscovers vouchers at attractions

We totally get it if you think that it's a waste of money to stay in a Singapore hotel when you live in Singapore.

An alternative way to use up your SingapoRediscovers vouchers is to use them at touristy attractions. This is great if you have hyperactive kids and don't wish to be confined with their screaming in a small hotel room.

Here's how much the top places to visit in Singapore cost in vouchers:

Do take note that some of the attractions might require you to book in advance so that they can manage the crowd.

Using SingapoRediscovers vouchers on local tours

If the above places seem a bit too lame and touristy for your tastes, the SingapoRediscovers vouchers are also eligible for selected local tours.

Some of the tours are a bit done-to-death, such as the underwhelming DUKW (Duck) tour and the typical primary school cultural tours at Kampong Glam , and Little India .

But we found some unique tour packages you can consider:

Pro tips on maximising your SingapoRediscovers vouchers

Start your planning by going to Singapore Tourism Board's official website . There are 2 ways to explore:

By precinct: Choose 1 of 10 precincts and plan your "Singapoliday" itinerary

By category: Search for promos under accommodation, tours, dining, shopping and attractions categories

After shortlisting what you're interested in, click on "book now" to redirect to the vendor's site.

However, the STB website does not list out all the deals from all five vendors - and it turns out that similar packages can be priced differently on different booking websites.

So you should also compare deals across all booking sites before settling on one.

Best credit cards to use on your travel bookings

At the end of the day, the best way to win this voucher game is to offset the package entirely with your vouchers so you don't have to pay a cent in cash.

But if you do need to top up in cash, we suggest making payment with these credit cards that give you cash rebates for online travel bookings, provided you hit the minimum spend:

Alternatively, here are some credit cards that give you 10X rewards points on travel bookings. No minimum spend required.
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For the first time ever, almost all Singaporeans are staying put on our claustrophobic island for the year-end break. Depressing, huh? But thanks to the $100 free SingapoRediscovers vouchers that the gov has kindly given us, we can finally stop moping and play tourist!

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Bring out the best in each other.

Diversity in viewpoints, constructive thoughts

Actively engage in and develop critical thinking

Create bold new opportunities, venture into the unknown

Singaporeans collaborating digitally to celebrate via song.

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Unity in crisis: Over 900 S'poreans form 'virtual choir' to sing Dick Lee's National Day theme song Home

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SINGAPORE - A non-profit arts organisation here has galvanised Singaporeans home and abroad to submit a video of themselves singing the popular National Day theme song, Home, composed by singer-songwriter Dick Lee.

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Some reasons on the importance of constructive collaboration

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Some reasons on the importance of constructive collaboration

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Get diversity of ideas and viewpoints.

Avoid blind-spots and limitations by individual experience.

Create a sense of belonging and camaraderie in a team where members are all actively contributing to the common goal of the group.

Straits Times article on the Kampung spirit in Singapore shining through in times of need (link below):

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Community spirit among Singaporeans shines through during Covid-19 pandemic, says public service report card

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TraceTogether now covers more than 50 per cent of the population, with more than 2.9 million app and token users as at November, it added. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Volunteers filling bottles with hand sanitiser for Temasek Foundation's #BYOBclean project. PHOTO: TEMASEK FOUNDATION

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- To survive in this new age you need to collaborate.

- Collaborating encourages people to work towards one goal more efficiently and a higher success rate.

- Performance is improved and more efficient.

Singaporean collaborating with others to give back to the society.

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SINGAPORE - The different ways Singaporeans have given back to society during the pandemic was the topic at a panel discussion at the Temasek Trust Conversation on Tuesday (Nov 3).

These include distributing thousands of care packs and the setting up of a new radio station tailored to the needs of senior citizens - keeping them engaged and entertained, and helping them to bridge the digital divide.

The discussion was hosted by philanthropic group The Majurity Trust executive director Martin Tan.

The panellists were Asia-Pacific lead of the Internet giant Google's charitable arm Marija Ralic, Mediacorp chief executive officer Tham Loke Kheng, Ninja Van Singapore co-founder and chief executive officer Lai Chang Wen and Vintage Radio SG co-founder and Radioactive managing director and co-founder Aloysius Tan.

Temasek Trust is the philanthropic arm of Singapore investment firm Temasek.

Mr Martin Tan noted that one of the trends in philanthropy is the idea of the power of the collective - collaborative philanthropy where different partners come together.

Doing so will not just help to reallocate resources more efficiently, but also help to enlarge the pie for beneficiaries.

The various speakers shared about the ways their organisations have played to their strengths in helping the vulnerable and those in need amid the Covid-19 pandemic here.

For example, Mediacorp as a national media platform was able to put out public education in the various languages, as well as helped to raise funds for those with disabilities through the Mediacorp Enable Fund administered by SG Enable, said Ms Tham.

Ninja Van as a logistics company tapped its nationwide network of doorstep delivery fleets to physically take care packs to those in need.

It also collaborated with other partners who were more well-placed to raise awareness of the initiative, such as creating social media campaigns - demonstrating the spirit of collaborative philanthropy, said Mr Lai.

The topic of collaborative philanthropy was also discussed in a conversation with Temasek International executive director and chief executive officer Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, hosted by The Straits Times editor and editor-in-chief of the English/Malay/Tamil Media Group at Singapore Press Holdings Warren Fernandez.

Mr Fernandez said that it is through bringing partners together to tackle a complex issue and devise solutions that these solutions can be implemented on a larger scale and at a quicker speed.

Mr Pillay said one issue during this Covid-19 pandemic that Temasek tackled was the issue of transporting Covid-19 patients.

The team at Temasek, with partners such as SMRT, SBS Transit and other transportation companies and engineering company Hope Technik, managed to retrofit more than 50 vehicles that could safely transport the patients.

Mr Fernandez said that in partnerships, trust and empathy is important, to have a shared sense of purpose.

Mr Pillay added that relationships are a multi-year investment, and that as an individual organisation, "we don't have all the skills and capabilities required".

"We have to augment what we have with others. But what gets us together has to be reliability and trust," he said. A common sense of purpose is also important, he added.

Mr Pillay also elaborated on Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration Desmond Lee's call for a culture of regular giving to be cultivated, which would be a way of ensuring adequate funding for programmes at social service agencies.

"Generous giving is not about the amount but what you can afford to give... I think for us in Singapore, many of us have been a beneficiary of the system we've had in place, this is a good time for us to give back," he said.

Technology is also an enabler for regular giving, making it easier to do so, he added.

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Collaborating with others to do good enables partners to reach out to more, says panel

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SINGAPORE - The different ways Singaporeans have given back to society during the pandemic was the topic at a panel discussion at the Temasek Trust Conversation on Tuesday (Nov 3). These include distributing thousands of care packs and the setting up of a new radio station tailored to the needs of senior citizens - keeping them engaged and entertained, and helping them to bridge the digital divide.