Singapore is well-served by an affordable public transport system.

Singapore 's rail transit system, the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is an efficient and convenient mode of transport. Three MRT lines cover Singapore from end to end, with fares ranging from SGD 1.00 - SGD 2.00 for single-trip Standard Tickets.

The public buses complete the MRT system to bringing you around Singapore. With most of the buses being air-conditioned, this is another comfortable way of exploring Singapore. The fare on public buses range from SGD 0.70 to SGD 1.40 on non air-conditioned buses and SGD 0.80 to SGD1.70 on air-conditioned buses.

Please click here  for further information and maps of the MRT.

Visitors can also purchase The Singapore Tourist Pass for unlimited travel on the MRT and basic bus services.

 
Car
Due to limited parking, only vehicles with valid HSBC Women's Champions car park labels will be allowed in the Tanah Merah Garden Course car park. There will be a drop off point for vehicles 50m after the entrance.

Shuttle Bus Service
A shuttle bus service will be provided, running every 15 minutes from Tanah Merah MRT Station and Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Tanah Merah Country Club Garden Course from 8am to 5pm.

Click here for Ferry Terminal to TMCC timetable (PDF)
Click here for MRT Station to TMCC timetable (PDF)

Taxi
There will be a drop-off point for taxi arrivals within the grounds of Tanah Merah Garden Course. Taxi fares are charged by the taxi meter with a flag down rate of SGD 2.80 - SGD 5.00 depending on the type of taxi. Additional surcharges may be applicable during peak periods (0700 hrs - 0930 hrs and 1700 hrs - 2300 hrs on weekdays), from midnight to 0600 hrs, on the eve of and on local public holidays and for travel to and from certain locations. You may find it useful to book a taxi by phone during peak periods, rainy days and festive seasons. Do note that a booking surcharge is applicable.

For more information on the public transport system in Singapore, visit the PublicTransport@SG .


Driving in Singapore
A valid driving licence from your country of residence or a valid International Driving License is required for driving in Singapore.

The following Car Rental Counters are available at the Changi Airport Arrival Halls:

Terminal 1
Avis - (65) 6545 0800

Terminal 2
Avis - (65) 6542 8855
Hertz - (65) 6542 5300

Terminal 3
Avis - (65) 6447 9011
Hertz - (65) 6446 7211

The counter operating hours are from 0700 hrs to 2300 hrs.

Official Airline
Now is a great time as a registered delegate of HSBC Women's Champions 2012 to experience Singapore Airlines. Fly on the world's most awarded airline and en route enjoy KrisWorld, your personal inflight entertainment system and the inflight service even other airlines talk about. For bookings, visit www.singaporeair.com and enjoy attractive airfares to Singapore.


For a limited time only, delegates can contact  the nearest Singapore Airlines office, for enquiries on your flight arrangements.

Changi Airport
Changi Airport has 4 terminals - Terminals 1, 2, 3 and the Budget Terminal. For more information on Changi Airport, please visit www.changiairport.com . A passenger service charge of SGD 21 may be payable during check-in if it has not been incorporated in the air ticket or absorbed by your airline.

Visa
Foreigners who do not require visas for entry and are visiting Singapore as tourists may generally be given up to 30-day social visit passes upon their arrival in Singapore.

Information on visa requirements can be found here.

Currency
The local currency is Singapore dollars and cents. Notes come in denominations of SGD 2, SGD 5, SGD 10, SGD 20, SGD 50, SGD 100, SGD 500, SGD 1,000, and SGD 10,000. Coins come in denominations of 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and SGD 1.

Brunei currency is acceptable at par with the Singapore currency, all banks in Singapore are obliged to accept the Brunei currency notes and coins at par for deposit.

Money Changers
Money can be changed at banks and hotels. Licensed money changers can also be found at most shopping complexes and can be identified with the sign "Licensed Money Changer". Visitors are discouraged from changing money with unlicensed money changers. An online currency converter is available here.

Banking
Banking hours are Mondays to Fridays: 1000 hrs to 1500 hrs. Saturdays: 0930 hrs to 1300 hrs (some banks are open until 1500 hrs). Selected banks may also open from 0930 hrs to 1500 hrs onwards.

Weather
Singapore has a warm and humid climate throughout the year. The daily average temperature ranges from 24 degrees Celsius to 31 degrees Celsius.

Drinking Water
It is safe to drink water straight from the tap in Singapore. However, bottled water is also widely available in supermarkets and convenience stores if you prefer it.

Electricity
Singapore voltage is 220-240 volts AC, 50 cycles per second. The power plugs used in Singapore are of the three-pin, square-shaped type. Do remember to check the voltage of the item against the acceptable voltage in your home country when shopping for electrical items.

Free Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Visitors can enjoy free wireless broadband access in Singapore by signing up for Wireless@SG, a broadband programme developed by the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) Si