Longest Karaoke
60 hours of non-stop karaoke was carried out at the Bukit Batok CC multi-purpose hall. From 10 am, 6 Apr to 10pm, 8 Apr 2012, over 750 residents took turns to be part of this historical event. Lianhe Zaobao report More photos and video on Bukit Batok’s Facebook Read More »
Most Number of People Painting Easter Eggs
NTUC Club almost doubled its previous record with 716 adults and children painting Easter eggs on Good Friday, 6 Apr 2012. Although paints and brushes were provided, many brought their own superglue and decorative accessories to make such that their eggs would outshine the others. The event was held at the Downtown East. Read More »
Longest String of Pledge Cards
Every student in Peirce Secondary School penned their promises on earth conservation on pledge cards which they later stringed together. The 1,097-metre-long string, made of 8,044 cards, was displayed at the school’s morning assembly on 30 Mar 2012. The event was part of the school’s Humanities Week to emphasise the need to conserve the earth’s limited resources. More On Stomp ... Read More »
First Woman To Cross The Empty Quarters
Hajar Ali drove successfully from Al Ain (near Abu Dhabi) to Salalah across the Empty Quarters, among the harshest deserts in the world. The desert lies over Oman, Yemen and Saudi Arabia. The legendary Lawrence of Arabia once described the desert as impassable. From 23 Mar to 28 Mar 2012, Hajar battled intense heat, sandstorms and soft sands to go ... Read More »
Most Number of People Making Water Filters Together
On 24 Mar 2012, Singapore launched its largest World Water Day celebrations with 25,000 people at 15 locations islandwide. At Jurong Lake Park, DPM Tharman Shanmugaratnam joined 896 people to set the record for the biggest mass water filtration exercise, using plastic bottles, cotton wool, charcoal and pebbles. Read More »
