A must-have in everyone's wallet or purse

It's kinda freaky that we are like 3 days away from 2009. And not feeling it.

Especially when Christmas zoomed you by and yet u didn't really feel very much of the Christmas mood inside of you. And you are still thinking that you are still somewhere in June or August 2008.

That's how exactly i'm feeling right now. And it's not a good feeling.

But whatever it is, we need to be back in reality. And yes, today's 29th December 2008. 3 days and 2008 will never, EVER come back.


Reality Check: YES YES YES YOU ARE 3 DAYS AWAY FROM THE YEAR 2009.....




I'm very sure everyone of you who's reading this blog and is residing in Singapore has this card. And if u are not, i guess u are either not in Singapore, or you are a super duper rich kid who drives are Ferrari or some atas car in Singapore, to not be able to recognize an EZ-Link card. Especially since it has been around for at least 5 years.

For the rest of the 98% of Singaporeans who hold an EZ-Link card, i have some very-the important information that i need to share regarding to this. According to the online release on Land Transport Authority (LTA) , there will be some changes to the travelling card that every traveller on trains and buses MUST know. Which, i'll spare you the wordings and be nice and give a belated X'mas gift to everyone, by summarizing what you need to know:

• New e-payment system is ready for use


• This system is built on Contact ePurse Application (CEPAS)will allow ANY smart card that complies with it to be used to make payment when u take your MRT, and buses. For drivers, it can be used to pay for your ERP when u kena the gantries, and pay for your Carpark charges on EPS.


• The new EZ Link card has started circulation since last Friday, 26 Dec 2008.


• If you are an existing EZLink card holder, you can exchange your old one for a new one at no extra cost (From January 2009 - which technically is 3 days from now).


• It's apparently a better card, since it has more places to use (Even drivers can use that for ERP (literally phrasing out the cashcard?) and every person who travels, be it by driving or taking the public transport needs them.


• It can store up to a value of $500.


• The card is available at $15 with a $10 storage value and $5 fixed value.

So, do be aware of this change, especially if it will affect you in a great way. The old EZ Link card will take time to phrase out, but do note, they won't take forever to remain this way. There's a few other competitors that are coming out too.

Be aware, be not ignorant of what will affect you.

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As usual, my flash back for 2008. Hopefully it'll be in time before the clock strikes 01012009. That will be the most meaningful, isnt it. =)