Shaw Theatres at Lido will be showing limited screenings of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film, "The Odyssey", on 35mm film from Jul. 16.

It will be the only cinema in Southeast Asia to do so, Shaw Theatres said in a news release.

"The Odyssey" on 35mm film will only be screened at Lumiere Grand, a large-format hall with two types of seating options, including a section in the middle with 36 Lumiere recliners seats and classic sofa-style seats around the rest of the hall.

The film’s runtime is about two hours and 52 minutes, and it will involve nine film reels to be spliced together.

Watching the title on 35mm retains Nolan's intended cinematic experience of delivering rich analogue colour to viewers by projecting light directly through the celluloid.

Restored projectors

The new Lido 1 and Lumiere Grand halls are equipped with the restored Lido original 1993 Ushio U-Tech 35mm film projectors with DTS and SRD sound formats.

Both halls are also fitted with Barco 4K digital-laser projection and Dolby 7.1 surround sound.

The last screening of a 35mm film for Shaw Theatres was more than 13 years ago, Christopher Shaw, executive vice president of Shaw Theatres said.

The last 35mm film screened at Shaw Theatres, "Hyde Park on Hudson", was on Mar. 13, 2013, at Lido.

Part of the original Shaw Theatres team of projectionists and technicians proficient with 35mm film projectors is still with the company, and more are now being trained in it, Shaw Theatres said.

The Odyssey

The Odyssey is Nolan’s 13th film.

It is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology.

The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron.

The film opens in theatres on Jul. 16.

The Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech Singapore) is retrenching about 7 to 9 per cent of its staff following a shift to a new operating model.

The first phase of the restructuring exercise saw 93 officers transitioning out of GovTech, it said in a press release on Jul. 15.

GovTech said the move comes as it evolves its operating model to deliver “faster, more secure, and more responsive digital services” for all Singaporeans.

This involves moving from a one-off project-delivery model to a continuous product-ownership model, the statutory board said.

In implementing the workforce transformation, GovTech was able to retain 102 officers in their roles, while 110 will be retrained into new roles through apprenticeships.

Of the 93 affected, 36 are expected to be laid off immediately.

Chairman: GovTech needs to own and run products ourselves

In a note to staff, GovTech’s chairman, Chng Kai Fong, explained that the agency must move from managing projects delivered by vendors to owning and running products itself.

This requires a different mix of skills, he said, adding that critical systems increasingly demand in-house capabilities so the agency can respond and adjust quickly to national needs.

The changes will be implemented progressively over the next two years in three phases.

The first phase covered six Government Digital Transformation (GDT) Forward Deployed Teams and one central GovTech function, Chng said.

The remaining two phases are expected to cover the rest of GDT’s Forward Deployed Teams.

Strategic shift

Calling the shift “strategic,” GovTech said it was driven by the “growing complexity and scale” of government digital services.

“It will strengthen our ability to realise our Smart Nation vision where technology serves the public good,” it said.

GovTech also clarified that the move was not driven by artificial intelligence, adding that it was not a cost-cutting or downsizing exercise.

“GovTech is changing shape, not shrinking… It will be a different GovTech, and not every current role maps onto it,” Chng said.

The affected roles are mainly in traditional project and vendor management, which are expected to become less necessary as more products are developed and operated in-house.

Chng also clarified that the decision on affected roles was not a judgement on an individual’s commitment, performance or value of their work.

“Some colleagues who are leaving have performed well in roles GovTech will need less of,” he said.

The judgement was narrow, based only on whether there is a credible fit with a specific role in the future organisation, he said.

While the change will affect the mix of roles and capabilities that GovTech needs, the overall demand for digital talent continues to grow, the agency said, adding that it is still actively hiring for some positions like software engineers, product managers, and designers.

Support through transition

GovTech has outlined four possible pathways for affected staff: capability development (apprenticeship), alternative public service placement, operational continuity and transition and support package.

Saying that supporting its workers through the change is its priority, GovTech said it has already “successfully redeployed and converted” a substantial number of officers into new roles.

It is also continuing to internally redeploy as many of its officers as possible, GovTech added.

Affected officers in project and vendor management roles will be offered full-salary apprenticeships and structured retraining programmes that combine technical and on-the-job training to enable them to transition into product ownership and related capabilities, GovTech said.

Moreover, GovTech is also standardising some of its services to deliver them more efficiently and effectively to users.

As such, roles tied to these services are being consolidated, with affected officers redeployed where possible, GovTech said.

GovTech said it recognises that not every officer will be able to “make this transition” and is working with the Public Service Division (PSD), the Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA), and the Amalgamated Union of Statutory Board Employees (AUSBE) to provide them with personalised support.

Those transitioning out of GovTech will be given a support package tailored in partnership with the union.

Chng shared that this includes one month’s salary for every year of service, capped at 25 years, as well as a three-month ex gratia payment to provide additional support.

Affected staff will also continue to receive salary and benefits throughout the six-week handover and notice period.

They will also receive structured career guidance and active job matching, both within the public service and beyond, as well as an additional completion payment for colleagues asked to remain to complete handovers or operate critical systems.

Chng said: “We will support every affected officer with care and respect through this transition, whether they continue with GovTech, take up other roles in the Public Service, or move beyond it. Each of them helped build systems and services that Singaporeans use every day, and for that, we are grateful.”

This was also echoed by Goh Wei Boon, Chief Executive of GovTech.

"Citizens and agencies expect digital services that are more secure, reliable and responsive to their needs. This transformation will help GovTech to deliver such services", Goh said.

Union negotiated for and secured enhanced support package

In a statement on Jul. 15, the general secretary of AUSBE, Gabriel Ng, said it was informed of GovTech’s workforce restructuring plans early and has been working closely with the agency to support affected officers.

Ng said the union’s priority has been to mitigate the impact of the exercise and support affected officers, adding that it has worked closely with the agency to identify alternatives to retrenchment, including retraining, apprenticeship, and redeployment opportunities.

Ng said the union also successfully negotiated an enhanced support package that goes beyond the provisions in the collective agreement between the union and the agency.

Besides the collective agreement, AUSBE has partnered GovTech for affected officers to also receive (i) outplacement and transition support in the form of a three-month ex gratia payment; (ii) pro-rated performance bonus; and (iii) six months of paid union membership for AUSBE members.

The union has also connected affected staff to the Labour Movement’s network, including NTUC’s e2i (Employment and Employability Institute).

In addition, career coaches from NTUC’s e2i were on-site to provide personalised career coaching and job matching support for affected Singaporean and Permanent Resident officers, Ng said.

Those who require assistance can reach out to AUSBE at 62972097 or ausbe@ntuc.org.sg.

MOM's statement

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) also said in a statement on Jul. 15 that it is aware that GovTech is conducting a restructuring exercise.

SWDA is working closely with GovTech, PSD, and other public agencies to facilitate redeployment within the public sector through the provision of skills advisory, career coaching and job matching, MOM said.

MOM added that GovTech has also committed to providing a payment package that goes beyond the recommendations set out in the Tripartite Advisory on Managing Excess Manpower and Responsible Retrenchment (TAMEM) for those leaving the public sector.

SWDA and e2i are working closely with GovTech to support the affected workers. SWDA will provide tailored career coaching, job matching and employment support, MOM added.

This includes curating suitable job opportunities, recommending suitable reskilling pathways based on individual needs, and working with appointed employment agencies to broaden their access to outplacement opportunities.

A couple in Singapore had to scramble to get a new wedding cake just hours ahead of their ceremony after their original cake order was suddenly cancelled.

On the morning of the wedding on Jun. 26, they received a photo of what the seller claimed was the finished cake, which they had ordered for S$145 via Carousell.

Along with this photo, the seller, known as Dream Bakery, informed them of an unexpected problem.

The fridge at their shop was "under maintenance", so they needed to deliver the cake hours earlier than scheduled, according to screenshots of the conversation seen by Mothership.

The couple eventually got help from the wedding venue to receive the cake early, but Dream Bakery abruptly messaged again to say they had refunded the couple's S$75 deposit and would not be delivering the cake.

"I really cannot arrange [the delivery] due to my fridge," they wrote. "My apologies."

This was at 1:04pm, about six hours before the ceremony.

The fridge issue

The bride had been communicating with Dream Bakery about the cake via Carousell.

Initially, she told Dream Bakery she and her fiancé wanted the cake delivered at 3pm on the day of their wedding, she told Mothership.

But after she explained that they could not use the fridge at the hotel of their wedding, Dream Bakery advised that they receive the cake later, at 7:30pm, to prevent any melting.

That would be just an hour before the cake cutting as scheduled, but the couple agreed to this revised time.

At 10:50am on the morning of the wedding, the seller dropped the news about their fridge.

They apologised and said that their fridge "suddenly" had problems, so they had to deliver the cake by 3pm.

Negotiations

The groom then took over communications with Dream Bakery via WhatsApp.

"My fiancé asked if they could speak over the phone, but she replied that she was busy arranging other cakes and would call later," the bride said.

"She then repeatedly asked us to find an alternative delivery location or somewhere with a fridge."

Shortly after, the groom managed to get the hotel to let them use their fridge. At 11:41am, he told Dream Bakery they could send the cake at 3pm.

The bakery allegedly did not respond to his message.

The next time the couple heard from them was a 1:04pm message on Carousell, when the bakery said they had refunded the deposit.

When the bride replied that they could receive the cake at 3pm, the bakery simply apologised and said, "No, I refunded."

They refused to answer any further calls or messages, according to the bride.

As the bride was having her make-up done at the time, she only saw this message at around 2pm.

"I also do not understand why she did not inform my fiancé via WhatsApp that she had decided to cancel the order, especially since he was also communicating with her throughout the morning," she said.

Finding a replacement cake

Fortunately, the couple's wedding went smoothly.

Several other bakeries were willing to take on a last-minute order, and they eventually got a replacement cake.

At S$290, it was twice the cost of their original cake, but it "turned out beautifully" and got many compliments from the guests, the bride said.

"In the end, everything worked out for us despite the experience."

'No responsibility'

Nonetheless, the bride was frustrated by the incident with Dream Bakery.

"I cannot understand the seller's thought process or why she took no responsibility and offered no sincere apology," she told Mothership. "This can be handled more professionally if she was genuinely facing a fridge issue."

She called the bakery's actions "completely unprofessional and unethical", adding that the sudden cancellation created "unnecessary stress during one of the most important days of [their] lives".

Reported

The couple originally thought Dream Bakery would be reliable, given its 4.9-star rating from 91 reviews on Carousell, where it also has a Premium Service badge.

After the incident, the bride reported the seller to Carousell.

According to her, Carousell said they had issued the seller a formal warning in accordance with their policies, and would continue to monitor the account for any future issues.

They allegedly added that there was little else they could do since she had received a refund.

Checks by Mothership on the afternoon of Jul. 15 found that Dream Bakery's account appears to have been deleted on Carousell.

The bakery also did not respond to any of Mothership's WhatsApp messages or calls.

A Singaporean family's flat corridor became home to four olive-backed sunbirds.

This was after the parent birds built their nest in a potted plant there.

According to a Facebook post by Khoo Hoon Teng, he wrote: "The sunbird babies have officially fledged their nest and are exploring the neighbourhood."

The 55-year-old told Mothership that the parent birds started building the nest on Jun. 4, 2026.

He added that his wife saw both parent birds fly into their flat to check out the space a day prior.

The baby birds were then first sighted on Jul. 4, 2026.

Bigger chick flew into flat once

According to Khoo, in one instance, the bigger fledgling flew into Khoo's flat and ended up behind their 3D printer.

When asked if the birds had different temperaments, Khoo said the bigger chick was more active and "not that shy" as it usually looked at them.

He added that the smaller chick would usually hide below the bigger chick.

On Jul. 12, the fledglings took off, only to return later that evening.

As of Jul. 14, Khoo shared that the fledgling chicks were still squeezing in the nest after the mother bird had brought them back.

Khoo said he was "really happy" to have been given the opportunity to watch the birds grow.

He noted: "When they fledged, leaving the nest empty and no more chirping, I felt sad."

What to do when encountering baby birds?

Should members of the public encounter a baby bird, NParks advises them to:

• Stay calm and observe from a safe distance
• Do not feed the bird

If assistance is required for wildlife-related issues, members of the public may contact NParks’ 24-hour Animal Response Centre at 1800-476-1600.

More information can be found on NParks’ website.

A former state-owned holiday chalet site along Jalan Loyang Besar, which had also previously served as a temporary workers' dormitory, has officially been given a second lease of life.

After years of disuse, the roughly 40-year-old property underwent a 10-month restoration to become Coliwoo Resort Changi, Singapore's first resort-style co-living destination.

On Jul. 15, co-living operator Coliwoo Holdings Limited announced that it will open later this month.

The space

The property spans 380,866 sq ft of land area and comprises both living and commercial spaces, and a range of multi-purpose amenities.

According to the group, the resort offers 380 rooms and a variety of accommodation types, including maisonettes and private studio units.

Some of the amenities visitors can look forward to include:

Aquatic and fitness facilities: An adults' pool, a children's pool, a jacuzzi, a fully equipped gym, and an outdoor sports court.

Social and community spaces: A co-working lounge, karaoke rooms, a children's playground, and outdoor event plazas.

Green sanctuaries: Outdoor gardens and a community farming garden.

Sustainability initiatives

The resort also aims to lead in eco-conscious hospitality, integrating sustainability initiatives and infrastructure into its space.

As part of the 10-month restoration, Coliwoo retained close to 40 per cent of the site's existing landscape as part of its commitment to adaptive reuse.

Existing timber screens were also upcycled into toilet privacy screens, tabletops, benches, planter boxes and feature walls.

Other sustainability initiatives include installing solar panels, rainwater harvesting, food composting and EV charging parking spaces.

Coliwoo described the space as “a sprawling, garden-set co-living community in Singapore’s eastern corridor, built for residents who want nature, community and a sense of escape without leaving the co-living fold.”

An American LGBTQ-focused travel company has announced a queer cruise stopping in Saudi Arabia in 2027, as the kingdom seeks to reshape its international image ahead of the 2034 World Cup.

Vacaya, which describes itself as an LGBTQ-focused travel company, has announced an "Arabian Nights" cruise for spring 2027, sailing from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to Egypt's Ain Sokhna.

Cabins aboard the Emerald Kaia luxury super yacht are priced between US$9,900 and US$57,000 (S$12,785 and S$73,614), according to AFP.

According to Vacaya, that for decades, LGBTQ visitors could "scarcely imagine setting foot in the kingdom," but added that Saudi Arabia's efforts to reshape its international image ahead of the 2034 World Cup had brought about a quiet shift, with "visitors of all identities" now being welcomed, provided they "honour local customs."

Saudi Arabia says "everyone is welcome"

The Saudi authorities did not respond to AFP's request for comment on the cruise.

However, the country's official tourism website, Visit Saudi, includes the question "Are LGBT visitors welcome to visit Saudi?" in its frequently asked questions section.

The answer given: "Everyone is welcome."

The website added: "We ask that visitors respect our culture and traditions and follow our laws. Visitors are not required to disclose their personal information, and we will respect visitors' right to privacy."

Homosexuality remains criminalised

Despite the softened rhetoric, homosexuality remains a potential capital offence in Saudi Arabia under its strict interpretation of Islamic syariah law, according to AFP.

The kingdom has ranked among the top three countries in the world for executions over the past three years, according to Amnesty International, though the organisation has not recorded any recent LGBTQ-related executions.

Amnesty's Middle East researcher Dana Ahmed told AFP: "Supporting LGBT rights in Saudi Arabia and being vocal about them is criminalised and could land you in prison."

"Two Saudi Arabias"

For Saudi activist Tariq Aziz, who now holds refugee status in the US after being detained from 2021 to 2022 for "promoting homosexuality" and social media posts deemed harmful to public order, the cruise represents a glaring double standard.

He told AFP:

"There are two Saudi Arabias: one meant for foreigners — more tolerant and more open — and another meant for citizens: much more conservative, where freedoms and rights are severely restricted in the name of religious norms and traditions."

Aziz added: "LGBT Saudis need laws that protect them against discrimination, hatred and persecution."

AFP also reported that under one of Aziz's social media posts about the cruise, someone who claims to be Saudi had commented: "Let them all drown."

A society in transition

Saudi Arabia has introduced a string of social reforms under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in recent years, including allowing women to drive and reopening cinemas, according to The Straits Times.

The influence of the country's religious clerics has also diminished.

According to AFP, at the 2025 Mdlbeast Soundstorm electronic music festival, men in make-up or crop tops mingled with others in traditional white thobes.

In the city's more upscale neighbourhoods, a small number of homosexual couples are said to quietly share homes, though none were willing to speak on record.

Observers say the authorities generally look the other way as long as same-sex relationships remain out of the public eye.

A 69-year-old woman landed inside a 3m-deep drain in Hougang after allegedly quarrelling with her daughter.

The incident occurred on Jul. 14 at about 11:45am at a drain located near Block 698B Hougang Street 61, Shin Min Daily News reported.

Daughter

The woman’s daughter, 43, told Shin Min that she had gone out with her mother for breakfast that morning.

When they were near the drain, the daughter reportedly saw the traffic light turn green and wanted to run across the road.

However, her mother apparently scolded her for not waiting for her.

The older woman then purportedly sat on the railing before falling into the drain.

The daughter called her younger brother to inform him of the situation.

Shade

A shop worker nearby told Shin Min that after the woman fell, about 40 to 50 passersby gathered at the scene.

A man then went into the drain with an umbrella to provide the woman shade from the sun.

According to the worker, the man appeared to be a food delivery rider.

Another passerby, also a food delivery rider, told Shin Min that the woman appeared to be able to speak at the time and had no visible injuries.

He said paramedics put a neck brace on her, and the rescue process took about 30 minutes.

Woman's husband

The woman's husband, 71, told Shin Min that his daughter has low IQ and did not know how to react when her mother fell into the drain.

He said his wife brought their daughter out for a meal as he had to bring his son to the hospital for a follow-up appointment.

He shared that his wife suffered only minor injuries sustained from the fall.

Rescue

According to Shin Min, the drain the woman fell into had railings.

The height from the top of the railing to the bottom of the drain was more than 3m.

At least nine emergency responders from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) went into the drain to bring the woman out.

They were seen securing the woman onto a stretcher, before moving her to a ladder.

In response to Mothership's queries, the SCDF and the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said they received a call for assistance near Block 698B Hougang Street 61 that day.

Upon arrival, a person was found lying in a drain.

SCDF used a ladder to access the drain and brought the woman to safety.

The woman was conveyed conscious to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

She was subsequently apprehended under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008.

Around 1,800 full-time and part-time resident pest management workers, including licensed vector control technicians, will benefit from sustainable wage increases and clearer career pathways, after the sector became the tenth to join the Progressive Wage Model (PWM).

The move was announced in a joint press release on Jul. 15 by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF), together with pest management industry stakeholders.

Speaking to reporters, Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash said that about about 150,000 lower-wage workers have benefited from the wage and career progression pathways under the PWM to date, since the scheme began in 2014.

Why pest management

Dinesh said the sector was chosen partly because of the public health role it plays, given that many diseases are spread through rodents and other pests.

He noted that the industry has grown more professionalised in recent years, with companies increasingly using drones, sensors and thermal imaging technology to narrow down search areas — tools that both improve detection and free up workers for more productive, hands-on work.

He said: "The other way to look at it is they will be able to expand their business by virtue of the fact that they have got productivity tools that allows them to capture better market share. So we want to create tiers and pathways for our workers to be able to move up the chain."

This shift, he added, means workers will need better training and skills to take on higher-value roles, which the PWM is intended to support.

Wong, a 44-year-old operations manager in the pest management industry, said his team already uses thermal imaging technology to detect termites on-site, helping them work more efficiently instead of visiting sites unnecessarily.

Though he does not yet hold a drone licence, this is something he hopes to be trained for under the new model.

New tripartite cluster for pest management

To develop and oversee the PWM's rollout, a new Tripartite Cluster for Pest Management (TCPM) is being formed.

It will be guided by four objectives: developing the PWM's wages, supporting career progression tied to higher responsibilities, enhancing workforce professionalism and monitoring compliance with the PWM and its impact on the sector.

The TCPM will be chaired by Wan Rizal, Director of Stakeholder Management, Career Services and Partnership Group at NTUC's e2i (Employment and Employability Institute), and co-chaired by Kung Teong Wah, an SNEF representative and Cluster General Manager of Parkroyal Collection.

Its members will include representatives from industry associations — covering both service providers and service buyers — as well as unions and government agencies.

Dinesh said the process would take time, noting that it typically takes about two years for MOM, NTUC and SNEF to work through details such as training requirements, salary ladders and implementation timelines with a new sector.

Asked which sector might be next in line for the PWM, Dinesh told Mothership:

"We don't have a particular sector in mind, but we will look at working with employers as well as the unions to do our best for the remaining part of our lower-wage workforce."

Tripartite partners welcome the move

Dinesh said that the PWM's expansion to pest management "recognises the expertise and importance of these workers," adding that MOM remains committed to "collaborating with our tripartite partners to support our workers, while balancing the needs of businesses."

The push has also come from the labour movement's side.

Melvin Yong, NTUC's Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the NTUC Care Division, said he had "advocated for the expansion of PWM to more sectors" and welcomed the move as "a significant step towards helping more workers."

Speaking to reporters separately, Yong stressed that productivity gains must go hand-in-hand with wage increases for the model to be sustainable for buyers, providers and workers alike, and encouraged wider adoption of technology across the industry.

As the person set to lead the TCPM's day-to-day work, Wan Rizal placed the emphasis on the specialised nature of the job itself, saying pest management work "requires specialised skills, from detecting pest activities and applying pest control measures, to handling chemicals safely to reduce public health risks."

He added:

“I look forward to contribut[ing] in this committee and work[ing] together with our partners to make sure that this sector gets its due recognition, and the workers get the progression [and] wage[s] increased in this area.”

Next steps

The TCPM will consult and engage industry stakeholders over the coming months to ensure the PWM is sustainable and tailored to the sector's specific conditions, while supporting business competitiveness, according to the press release.

For workers like Wong, the changes are personal. He said the PWM would give offer him the chance to upgrade his skills and earn a better salary.

These are reasons enough, according to him, to stay in the industry longer despite its physical demands.

A total of six individuals, including three policemen, were arrested for allegedly robbing foreign nationals in Malaysia.

New Straits Times reported that this occurred in two separate incidents on Jun. 27 and Jul. 1.

1st incident

At 12:20am on Jun. 27, five individuals wearing police vests entered a house in Kodiang, a town in Kedah, Malaysia.

They then reportedly ordered the victim and five housemates, all foreigners, to hand over their mobile phones, NST quoted a police chief as saying.

The suspects also took RM1,750 (about S$556) before leaving, he added.

Members of the Voluntary Patrol Scheme (SRS) in the area detained all the suspects after noticing their suspicious behaviour before contacting the district police headquarters, The Star reported.

Investigations revealed that two suspects were reportedly policemen, said the chief, adding that the other three were civilians.

One suspect had two criminal and drug-related records, NST reported.

The chief added: "Investigations also revealed that the suspects were involved in two other robbery cases reported in Kodiang. The case is being investigated under Section 395 of the Penal Code."

2nd incident

At about 1:40pm on Jul. 1, a 26-year-old policeman attached to the Kedah police headquarters was said to have entered the home of a Rohingya family in another part of Kedah and introduced himself as a policeman.

He then demanded the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) cards belonging to the victim, his wife, and their three children.

"The suspect seized the victim's mobile phone before removing a pair of gold earrings from the victim's wife's ears," NST reported the chief as saying.

"He then returned the UNHCR cards and mobile phone before leaving on a motorcycle," he added.

The Star reported that the suspect was arrested the following day based on intelligence gathered, with police recovering items believed to have been stolen and used during the incident.

According to the chief, the suspect was also linked to an incident reported on Jun. 30 in a police housing area, investigated under Section 392 of the Penal Code.

Guardian is bringing back its Wellness Fiesta for a second year, with over 100 leading beauty, health, and personal care brands.

Held at Suntec City Convention Centre halls 401 and 402, the event will run from Jul. 16 to 19.

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This year's edition is set to be bigger than last year’s, with more interactive booths and activations so visitors can have a more all-rounded experience.

Deals and lucky draw

Enjoy limited-quantity offers each day of the event, including gifts with purchase worth up to S$200, while stocks last.

Stand a chance to win prizes worth a total of S$25,000 in the 4-day lucky draw.

To join, customers just have to spend a minimum of S$30 at the event.

Prizes include an OTO massage chair, Ninja CREAMi machine, Dyson Supersonic Travel Hairdryer, yuu Points, and Guardian gift vouchers.

Also, here’s a tip: paying with a DBS/POSB card will double your chances of winning.

Customers can also enjoy free gifts with qualifying purchases, including:

• Mannings Guardian Joguman 3pc Travel Organiser Set (worth S$15.90) with minimum spend of S$100.
• Mannings Guardian Joguman 3pc Set (worth S$30.80) consisting of a tote bag, a foldable bag and a foldable umbrella with a minimum spend of S$150.
• Guardian Foldable Trolley with Goodie Bag Set (worth S$200) with minimum spend of S$250.

Free wellness events and activities

Visitors can also access free wellness activities at Guardian’s Wellness Fiesta, which provides a personalised starting point — useful for finding out what you need to get at the fiesta.

This includes a skin and scalp assessment:

The main event will also feature wellness-related activities, including yoga sessions and a fitness-themed silent disco.

Can't make it down to Guardian’s Wellness Fiesta?

Guardian stores islandwide will also be running in-store and online promotions with up to 30 per cent off storewide from now till Jul. 29.

A few products to keep an eye out for:

Biodance Caviar PDRN Eye Patches (U.P. S$33.50)

Formulated to fit seamlessly into a morning prep or evening wind-down routine, these eye patches feature caviar extract, salmon PDRN, probiotic exosomes, and caffeine. They are designed to target dark spots and support a more even skin tone.

La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum (U.P. S$91.70)

For those looking to address the visible effects of sun exposure or past breakouts, this serum is formulated to target various forms of hyperpigmentation, including age spots, sun spots, and post-acne marks.

Kino Prowhite (U.P. S$75.60)

Positioned as a simple addition to a daily wellness habit, this supplement is crafted to support beauty from within. It aims to address dullness, fade the appearance of dark spots, and encourage a natural complexion.

Lador Perfume Hair Oil (U.P. S$41.60)

Blending daily hair care with a touch of personal fragrance, this perfume-grade oil is created for those who want to carry a lasting, pleasant scent with them as they move throughout their day.

Revive Collagen Enhanced Plus (U.P. S$156.20)

Created for a holistic, inside-out approach to grooming, this daily supplement aims to support long-term beauty goals by targeting the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while working to strengthen hair and nails and brighten the skin.

VitaHealth NMN+ (U.P. S$79.90)

Geared toward those maintaining an active, longevity-focused lifestyle, this formula is intended to support the body's energy levels, provide antioxidant defence, and delay ageing.

If you’re still thinking whether to go for Guardian’s Wellness Fiesta, take this as the sign to shop till you drop.

You can find more details below:

Event details

Dates: Jul. 16-19, 2026

Opening hours:

• Jul. 16: 3pm to 10pm
• Jul. 17-19: 10am to 10pm

Address: Suntec Convention Hall 401-402, 1 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039593

Nearest MRT stations: Esplanade Station (Circle Line), Promenade Station (Circle Line and Downtown Line), and City Hall Station (North-South Line and East-West Line)

You can find out more information about the fiesta here and the promotions here.

This sponsored article by Guardian made the writer want to clear an afternoon for it.