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Qantas Plans for ‘Flight to Somewhere’ Image Credit: Fezbot2000 on Unsplash Carrying on with the theme of ‘flights to nowhere’ or ‘cruise to nowhere’ that has been ever so popular these days, Qantas has announced that they will be running a series of Scenic Getaway Flights. The first of these flights will take off from Sydney to Uluru on 5 December with 110 passengers on board. These flights will feature low-level flybys with Qantas even offering overnight stays at some of Australia’s most iconic spots. To make this a reality, Qantas has partnered with tourism operators to offer these flights to destinations that are beyond the domestic borders, making use of the opening of said domestic borders in Australia. Currently, the prices for the first Qantas Scenic Flight Getaway starts at AUD2499 per person and can be booked on Qantas.com. United Airlines Launches Free COVID-19 testing program Image Credit: Tim Gouw on Unsplash Starting from 16 November to 11 December, United Airlines will be offering free COVID-19 tests to its customers on select transatlantic flights. The flights in this program have been reported to be the flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to London Heathrow. These tests will come in the form of Abbott Laboratories’ rapid molecular ID Now test which is said to take 15-20 minutes. The program is part of the effort of having COVID-19 testing as a replacement for the 14-day quarantines and restrictions that have badly affected the Airline Industry. Passengers from Newark, Liberty International Airport with a negative test result would still be subject to the United Kingdom’s quarantine requirements. This is not the first time United has run a program like this. Two weeks ago, United flights from San Francisco to Hawaii was also introduced with this program. Ever since its implementation, the number of people traveling has been reported to have doubled. For more information on the travel and safety requirements and regulations please refer to the respective authorities. Singapore keen to setup Air Travel Bubble with Malaysia Image Credit: Muhammad Faiz Zulkeflee on Unsplash Having recently reached an agreement on the establishment of a bilateral Air Travel Bubble with Hong Kong, Singapore now set its sights to have a similar arrangement with its closest neighbor, Malaysia. Having implemented two travel arrangements with the Reciprocal Green Lane and the Periodic Communiting Arrangement, it looks like Singapore is waiting for the situation to improve in Malaysia before proceeding with the intended Air Travel Bubble. Although no timeline or dates have been set, it is nice to know that such an arrangement is currently being thought of. For more information on the travel and safety requirements and regulations please refer to the respective authorities. Heathrow loses ‘Europe’s busiest Airport Image Credit: Nick Fewings on Unsplash Following recent numbers, Britain’s Heathrow Airport has been knocked off the title of being Europe’s Busiest Airport. With France’s Charles De Gaulle taking over the mantle. Heathrow saw 19 million passengers in the first nine months of 2020 as compared to 19.3 million passengers at Paris Charles De Gaulle. This has influenced a movement towards the intention to introduce COVID-19 testing for passengers from high-risk countries by 1 December 2020. Similar to the other testing regimes which are already operational in France’s Charles De Gaulle, Amsterdam’s Schipol and Frankfurt airports, all closely competing for the title of Europe’s busiest Airport. For more information on the travel and safety requirements and regulations please refer to the respective authorities. Singapore to allow visitors from Victoria State, Australia Image Credit: Dylan Lu on Unsplash Singapore has lifted its border restrictions for visitors from Victoria state in Australia starting from midnight Friday, 6 November 2020. This will mean that all travelers who are not Singapore Citizens, PRs, and Long-term pass holders will benefit from this arrangement. From 12 PM today, 30 October, visitors can apply for the Air Travel Pass for entry into Singapore on or after 6 November. Applicants to this pass must have remained in Australia in the last 14 consecutive days prior to their entry to Singapore. Travelers will also be required to undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival, if found negative, they will not be required to serve a stay-home notice. For more information on the travel and safety requirements and regulations please refer to the respective authorities. Japan Eases Travel Restrictions to Australia, South Korea, and 7 other countries Image Credit: Jezael Melgoza on Unsplash Earlier today, 30 October, it has been reported that Japan will be easing travel curbs for Australia, South Korea, and seven other countries in the region. This is in line with their efforts to revive its economy in the midst of the global pandemic. Japan has also lowered the infection risk advisory level for Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, New Zealand, Brunei, and Vietnam from level three to level two. This means that Japanese citizens are allowed but are told to avoid non-urgent and non-essential trips to the said countries. As opposed to a total ban on travel to a group of countries. For more information on the travel and safety requirements and regulations please refer to the respective authorities....
1. Hajah Maimunah Mini Image Credit: Hjh Maimunah Restaurant & Catering on Facebook If you’re an east-sider who’s craving some good ol’ Nasi Padang and just can’t seem to bring yourself to beat the crowd at Hajah Maimunah’s OG outlets at Geylang Serai or Jalan Pisang, check out the all-new Hajah Maimunah Mini at Tampines Mall Kopitiam. Hold up, how cute is that name? Hajah Maimunah Mini. This is their second food court outlet with their first being at City Square Mall. If there’s one place we’d bring our overseas friends to when they’re in Singapore, it would definitely be Hajah Maimunah! Their Tahu Telur will always be our favorite! Halal Status: Muslim-owned Address: Tampines Mall Kopitiam, #04-27/28/29 4 Tampines Central 5 Singapore 529510 Opening Hours: 10am to 10pm Daily 2. Straits Teppanyaki Image Credit: @thestraitsteppanyaki on Instagram Rumi Vibes Only. The Straits Teppanyaki has officially joined the hit and hip Kampong Glam district as of 22 October, 2020. The Japanese steakhouse-style restaurant takes up a notch on the dining experience with Teppanyaki table-style seats so diners will be involved in the cooking experience. The Straits Teppanyaki features a menu of carefully curated fusion recipes taken from across Asia. Pair your meal for the night with the artisanal drinks from Rumi The Poets Cup and take in the night breeze at their rooftop bar. Take your pick from their three categories – The Dairy Collezione, The Mocktails, and The Frizantea. Halal Status: Muslim-owned Address: 16 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199437 Opening Hours: TBC (check @thestraitsteppanyaki or @rumithepoetscup respectively) Contact: +65 9150 4672 3. Suki-Suki Thai Hot Pot Image Credit: Suki Suki Thai Hotpot The Halal Thai Hotpot that was recently trending in Singapore, Suki-Suki Thai Hot Pot brings a fresh take on the whole Halal Hotpot to Muslims in Singapore. Suki-Suki Thai Hot Pot serves a number of Tom Yum variants, ingredients, and desserts which will definitely satisfy anyone's appetite. Even if you don't like spicy food, there is a broth for you! Good news! If you are looking to try this restaurant, Suki-Suki is having a promotion where the 4th person dines free! Halal Status: Certified Halal Address: HomeTeamNS Khatib Club House, #01-01, 2 Yishun Walk Singapore, Singapore 767944 Opening Hours: 11AM to 3PM, 6PM to 10PM (Monday to Thursday) | 11AM to 10PM (Friday to Saturday) We checked out Suki Suki to see what the hype is all about! Read it on our blog "[New Halal-Certified!] Suki-Suki Thai Hot Pot At HomeTeamNS Khatib". 4. The Grunge Brunch @ (working title) Image Credit: Working Title on Facebook The one thing we’re looking forward to this weekend – The Grunge Brunch While we don’t know much about the new feast, we sure know that the (working title) will be launching it on the 31st October 2020. The Grunge Brunch will only be available on Saturdays and Sundays from 9AM to 3PM Halal Status: Muslim-owned Address: 783 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 198751 Opening Hours: 12pm to 10pm (Sunday to Thursday) | 12PM to 11PM (Friday & Saturday) 5. The Fortune Cookie Image Credit: The Fortune Cookie on Facebook After the success of The Malayan Council, serving fusion Malay cuisine, The Fortune Cookie is next on your list. The new restaurant serves Chinese cuisine with a twist. Each recipe is specially curated to give you an elevated dining experience like their Beef Ribs Bak Ku Teh and Char Kway Teow Kobe to name a few. Don’t forget to grab a fortune cookie to complete your meal! Halal Status: Muslim-owned Address: 11 Bussorah St, Singapore 199432 Opening Hours: Daily: 11am to 11pm (Kitchen closes at 10:30pm) 6. Co-Op Image Credit: The Co-op on Facebook Whether you're an east sider or a west sider, Co-op has got you covered! With a branch in Tampines and Bukit Batok, Co-op brings your favorite foods from Arab Street, straight to the heartlands of Singapore. Halal Status: Halal Certified Address: The Co-op @ Bukit Batok2 Bukit Batok West Avenue 7, #01-07 A/B, HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok, Singapore 659003 Opening Hours: 11AM to 10PM daily The Co-op @ Tampines1 Tampines Walk, #03-04, HomeTeamNS Tampines, Our Tampines Hub, Singapore 528523 Opening Hours: 12PM to 10PM daily 7. Birdhaus By Project Warung Image Credit: Birdhaus by Project Warung on Facebook From the same team that brought you Burgs, Project Warung now brings you a whole lot of Chicken with their project Birdhaus. This newly opened fast food restaurant offers you Fried Chicken to Birdhaus Rice Geprek, there looks to be a whole lot to try over at Birdhaus by Project Warung. Halal Status: Muslim-owned Address: Blk 119 Bukit Merah Lane 1 #01-40 Singapore, 151119 Opening Hours: 11.30AM to 9.30PM Daily 8. Gerill Bab Image Credit: Gerill Bab on Facebook If you're into Korean BBQ, then we have news for you. A newly certified Halal Korean Grilled Meat Ricebowls has entered the chat! Choose from Gerill Chicken, Gerill Beef, Gerill Garlic Butter Prawn, and more. Just the thought of meat on the grill makes us all longing for more! Halal Status: Halal Certified Address: 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #B2-19 Ang Mo Kio, Singapore 569933 Opening Hours: 11AM to 9PM (Mondays to Sundays) 9. PerghChicks Image Credit: PerghChicks! on Facebook A new welcome addition to the Halal food scene in Singapore, PerghChicks offers all that BBQ chicken that we all miss from the bazaars. With a clever name like that and chicken wings that look that good, they're definitely worth a try! Halal Status: Muslim-Owned Address: Blk 414 Jurong West Street 42 (Tang Tea House) Jurong West, Singapore 640414 Opening Hours: 1PM to 9.45PM Daily 10. Farah Diana Steamboat & Grill Announcement! Farah Diana Steamboat & Grill, is opening in Kaki Bukit on 1 November 2020. This is their second outlet after their first at Changi. Check out the video we did below! Prices: Adult (S$25.90 nett) | Child (5 to 12 years old) (S$14.90 nett) Halal Status: Muslim-Owned Address: Makan Empire 11 Kaki Bukit Road 4, Bartley Biz Centre, Singapore 417806 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday (3PM onwards, Last serving at 10.30PM)...
Singapore Airlines relaunches the World’s Longest Flight Image Credit: Isaac Struna on Unsplash From 9 November 2020, Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate from Changi Airport to JFK International Airport in New York. SQ23 and SQ24 will fly thrice a week on this route, both ways. Due to the demand for flights to New York, this resumption of flights to JFK International Airport will help with a mix of passenger and cargo traffic. Flying the A350-900, this route will replace the Singapore-Newark route that was suspended due to the climate of the global pandemic. Currently, SIA is operating non-stop services to Los Angeles, USA. Traveling to Thailand is now possible for Singaporeans Image Credit: Dan Freeman on Unsplash Traveling to Thailand for Singaporeans have been made possible again with the recent developments in Thailand. However, this border-reopening comes with certain conditions that must be met in order to enter Thailand. Since October 7, Thailand requires a Special Tourist Visa (STV) for anyone to enter their country. Similar to earlier reports, Singaporean residents will have to meet strict conditions in order to be eligible for entry to Thailand. You can view these conditions here. Some of the conditions that have to be met are that visitors must stay in Thailand for a minimum of 90 days and must not have any criminal record either in Thailand or Singapore. Additionally, visitors must also only fly with Singapore Airlines in order to gain access to the country. Please refer to the Thai Embassy’s website for more details. Germany-Singapore Green Lane Arrangement Image Credit: Håkon Sataøen on Unsplash As announced in a joint press statement, Germany and Singapore have recently agreed to set up a Reciprocal Green Lane for essential business and official travel. Similar to the other existing reciprocal green lanes, visitors traveling under this arrangement will have to abide by the COVID-19 safety measures which have been agreed on by both countries. The decision of this announcement came as both countries have shared that they are planning to use the green lane as a model for similar arrangements between Singapore and the European Union in the future. The details of the arrangement have not been released yet, at the time of writing. Please check with the respective authorities for more details. Australia is currently in talks with Singapore, Japan, and Korea Image Credit: Paul Carmona on Unsplash In other news, Australia has also been busy with the establishment of their own travel arrangements. Recently, Australia is in talks with Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and the South Pacific nations on the reopening of travel. This development came after a steady decline in infections since early August. The countries selected for this have been limited to countries that have been performing well on the health front, according to the authorities in Australia. It has been reported that the arrangement to resume travel between Australia and the countries in question will help businesses on both sides of the arrangement. Currently, no dates have been set for the launch of the travel agreement. Please refer to the respective authorities for more details. Singapore Tourism Board (STB) partners with Airbnb Experiences Image Credit: Zhu Hongzhi on Unsplash Virtual Tourism has been the talk of the town in recent times. Now, the Singapore Tourism Board is partnering with Airbnb Experiences to promote Singapore with the help of Virtual Tourism. The partnership will offer a range of online experiences that are said to be “one-fo-a-kind activities designed and hosted by locals” to the global audience. These Virtual Trips experiences will include cooking sessions with locals, guided museum tours, and dance classes, a virtual visit to The Intan (Peranakan home museum), and a sustainability-themed tour of the Cloud Forest in Gardens by the Bay amongst others. United Kingdom Quarantine List Update Image Credit: Eva Dang on Unsplash Some recent changes have been made to the United Kingdom’s travel corridor list. Escaping the cold winter has is now a reality with the addition of Spain’s Canary Islands, The Maldives, Denmark, and Mykonos being added to the ‘safe’ destinations list. Travelers will not be required to be quarantined upon their return to the UK from these locations from the morning of Sunday, 25 October. However, there are still some safety requirements that have to be met in order for travelers from the UK to enter these destinations, except for Mykonos. Please refer to the respective authorities for more information on the safety requirements of traveling...
One of the most revered athletes to ever graced the octagon, Khabib Nurmagomedov retires with an impressive and dominant 29 wins unbeaten in the prestigious mixed martial arts tournament UFC. Even with the dominant performance in the sport, Khabib has always been known to show humbleness in his acts, remaining true to his Islamic faith and heritage. Often reciting "Alhamdulillah" and "Insha Allah" in his public speeches, he is an inspirational figure for Muslims everywhere. Who is Khabib Nurmagomedov? Image Credit: USA Today Sports Khabib Nurmagomedov was born on the 20th of September 1988 in Sil'di, in the Dagestan, Russia. He then later moved to Kirovaul, which was where his interest in martial arts was ignited as he watched students training at the gym. It is not unusual that the children from Dagestan begin training for MMA at an early age and so did Khabib when he was 8 years old. His father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was an army veteran, he looked after the young prodigy’s training. At 9, Khabib was known to be a good grappler, he even fought a bear. His family moved to Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan in 2001. From the age of 12, Khabib trained in wrestling, judo, and later took up combat sambo. Khabib’s professional journey began in 2008 when he made his MMA debut securing 4 consecutive wins in 1 month. At present, Khabib is signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where he reigns the UFC Lightweight Champion. With an impressive statistic of 29 wins and 0 losses, he holds the longest undefeated active streak in MMA history. Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov believes going 30-0 would be the 'Floyd Mayweather record of MMA', a record he aims to achieve before he retires. As of 12th October 2020, Khabib is ranked #2 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. Adding more to his achievements, he is also the most followed Russian celebrity on Instagram having more than 21 million followers. Khabib is the first Muslim to win a UFC title. What is the meaning of the name Khabib Nurmagomedov? Khabib: is the Arabic word Habib حبيب meaning "beloved" or "most loved". Nur: is the Arabic word Nur نور meaning "The divine light". Magomed: the Russian form of the Arabic name Mohamed or Muhammed محمد. It means "praised" ov: a Russian suffix added to male names, meaning "belonging to". The female equivalent of this is "-yeva" or "-ova" Khabib Nurmagomedov's Retires The Russian star Khabib Nurmagomedov faced one of his toughest challenges to date in the form of Justin Gaethje from America for the UFC Lightweight crown on ‘Fight Island’. Nobody has dominated the MMA universe quite like Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov. With a phenomenal record of 28 wins before the bout, Nurmagomedov has not lost a single fight. If there was anyone who could've broken the streak, it was Gaethje. Gaethje previously gave his career-best performance by defeating Tony Ferguson with a fifth-round TKO at UFC 249 capturing the interim championship. “I'm here to ruin Khabib Nurmagomedov's day," Gaethje said at one of the interviews before the fight. The event though showed otherwise. Following his 29th unbeaten victory at UFC 254, Khabib announced that the win over Gaethje was his final night in the octagon and he announced his retirement in his post-fight interview. The statistics as of his last fight: Image Credit: UFC Khabib Nurmagomedov 29 wins (8 KOs, 11 subs, and 10 decisions), unbeaten. Justin Gaethje 22 wins (19 KOs, 1 sub, and 2 decisions) against 3 losses (2 KOs). When was UFC 254? Date: Sunday, 25th October 2020 (SG) Where was UFC 254? Location: Flash Forum - Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE What time was UFC 254? Start time: Main Card - 2:00 AM, Sunday, 25th October 2020, Singapore Time (SGT)| Prelims - 00:00 AM, Sunday, 25th October 2020, Singapore Time (SGT) Main Event: 2:00 AM, Sunday, 25th October 2020 How and where to watch UFC 254? How to watch: ESPN+ PPV (main card) | ESPN 2 (prelims) Live stream: fuboTV (try for free) (prelims only) Who else was on the UFC 254 fight card? Image Credit: MMA ARAB on Facebook UFC lightweight title - Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) vs. Justin Gaethje (ic) Middleweight - Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier Heavyweight - Alexander Volkov vs. Walt Harris Middleweight - Jacob Malkoun vs. Phil Hawes Women's flyweight - Lauren Murphy vs. Liliya Shakirova Light-heavyweight - Magomed Ankalaev vs. Ion Cutelaba Heavyweight - Stefan Struve vs. Tai Tuivasa Welterweight - Alex Oliveira vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov Light-heavyweight - Da Un Jung vs. Sam Alvey Catchweight (140lbs) - Nathaniel Wood vs. Casey Kenney Women's flyweight - Liana Jojua vs. Miranda Maverick Lightweight - Joel Alvarez vs. Alexander Yakovlev Disclaimer: Although we shine the spotlight on an athlete in Mixed Martial Arts to celebrate his achievements, HalalTrip does not condone some aspects of the sport of UFC or Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) such as striking the face....
Malaysia's Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) Image Credit: Ishan @seefromthesky on Unsplash Arguably one of the biggest news this week has to be the implementation of the CMCO or Conditional Movement Control Order in Malaysia. After experiencing an upsurge of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, Malaysia has decided to curb the new wave with the implementation of this CMCO. Similar to the past CMCO, this CMCO will limit the movement of the residents in the affected states. The CMCO is in effect for the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Selangor state. It began earlier this week on Wednesday, 14 October, and is currently set to last till 27 October this year. Under the CMCO most industries can continue their operations under the condition that they practice the health precautions in place. Meanwhile, schools and places of worship have been closed along with the ban on sporting events in the country. This decision might have been influenced by the interstate travel ban enforced in Sabah last week, which was also due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases there. Together, the CMCO is said to affect around 11 million or 30% of the country’s population. For more information on the CMCO and travel advisories, please check with the respective authorities. Hong Kong and Singapore Travel Bubble Image Credit: Dan Freeman on Unsplash Announced on Thursday, 15 October, Hong Kong, and Singapore has decided to set up a travel bubble between the two cities. With the low incidence of COVID-19 cases in the two cities, the decision was made in order to re-establish overseas travel and lift complications such as quarantine or stay-home notices for visiting travelers. In this new travel bubble, there will be no travel purpose restrictions and controlled itinerary but, travelers will still need to test negative on the COVID-19 test and travel on dedicated flights for those traveling under this new bubble. Currently, there are no set dates for the launch of this new travel bubble. The launch date and implementation details will be announced in due course, according to the ministry. New Zealand and Australia Travel Bubble Started Today (Trans-Tasman) Image Credit: John Kappa ツ on Unsplash Some more welcoming news in the travel world. Today, 16 October, the Trans-Tasman travel bubble is in effect. This travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia, with the first passengers arriving in Sydney, Australia earlier today. The travelers arriving in Australia from New Zealand are not required to quarantine themselves upon arrival. This is in line with Australia’s tentative reopening to international tourism. However, the arrangement is not reciprocal between the two countries. Travelers from Australia traveling to New Zealand will still be required to undergo the 14-day quarantine amongst other requirements. Travelers from the no-quarantine flights might still need to be quarantined depending on the Australian state or territory they are planning to enter. Please refer to the respective authorities for more details on the travel advisories and safety measures in place. Reciprocal Green Lane between Singapore and Indonesia are in the works Image Credit:Swapnil Bapat on Unsplash The prospect of traveling between Singapore and Indonesia looks to be promising. Similar to the other reciprocal green lanes between Singapore and some other countries which are already in effect, Indonesia looks to be the next addition to that list. Indonesia and Singapore have agreed on implementing a reciprocal green lane which will allow for essential business and official travel between the two countries. Applications for travel under this reciprocal green lane will begin on 26 Oct. The application is only open for Singapore and Indonesian residents as well as permanent residents of the two countries. The requirements are similar to the other reciprocal green lane arrangements with the need for sponsors for travel, SafeTravel Pass / Visas, Pre-departure and Post-arrival COVID-19 tests. Points of entry and exits have also been designated. For air travel, Changi Airport and Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has been designated. For Sea Travel, Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal and Batam Centre Ferry Terminal has been chosen as the points of entry and exit. This point of entry and exit is a measure to reduce the possibility of infectious patients slipping into the communities. To read more about the Reciprocal Green Lane Arrangements, check out our blog “Everything you need to know about Singapore's Green Lanes Travel Arrangement". Please refer to the respective authorities for more details on the travel advisories and safety measures in place....
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