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Singapore Flyer Sold For S$304 Million As Mother’s Day Present
SINGAPORE – The Singapore Flyer, a giant Ferris wheel located in Singapore, has been sold to Mr Pereira Pak Hoan, an Indonesian businessman, for a sum of S$ 304 Million Dollars. Mr Pereira has decided to purchase the Ferris wheel after bringing his aging mother to take a ride on the Singapore Flyer. During the ride, Mdm Pereira has expressed her delight about the magnificent view on-top the giant Ferris wheel, it was then Mr Pereira has decided to purchase the Singapore Flyer as a present for the upcoming Mother’s Day.
Mdm Pereira commented that she was pleasantly surprised that her son had bought the entire Ferris wheel for her. “I was initially shocked when Pak told me that he was going to buy the Ferris Wheel for me, but I guess it is just his way of expressing filial piety.” says Mdm Pereira.
“I wanted to thank my mother for single-highhandedly bringing up me and my 4 other siblings. Buying this Ferris wheel for her is the least I can do to repay my mum for her sacrifice.” added Mr Pereira.
The sale process, which is scheduled to start this week, will be managed by an undisclosed Singapore Bank.
Mr Francis Soh, a spokesman for the Singapore Flyer, declined to comment.
Located in the prestigious Marina Bay area, the Singapore Flyer is located close to the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort. The national icon described by its operators as an observation wheel, reaches 42 stories high, with a total height of 165 m (541 ft), making it the tallest Ferris wheel in the world, 5 m (16 ft) taller than the Star of Nanchang and 30 m (98 ft) taller than the London Eye. Each of the 28 air-conditioned capsules is capable of holding 28 passengers, and a complete rotation of the wheel takes about 30 minutes.
The Singapore Flyer will be renamed into “Pereira Wheel” after the acquisition. It is unsure whether the public will be allowed to enter the Flyer after the acquisition.
Singapore Flyer Sold For S$304 Million As Mother’s Day Present
SINGAPORE – The Singapore Flyer, a giant Ferris wheel located in Singapore, has been sold to Mr Pereira Pak Hoan, an Indonesian businessman, for a sum of S$ 304 Million Dollars. Mr Pereira has decided to purchase the Ferris wheel after bringing his aging mother to take a ride on the Singapore Flyer. During the ride, Mdm Pereira has expressed her delight about the magnificent view on-top the giant Ferris wheel, it was then Mr Pereira has decided to purchase the Singapore Flyer as a present for the upcoming Mother’s Day.
Mdm Pereira commented that she was pleasantly surprised that her son had bought the entire Ferris wheel for her. “I was initially shocked when Pak told me that he was going to buy the Ferris Wheel for me, but I guess it is just his way of expressing filial piety.” says Mdm Pereira.
“I wanted to thank my mother for single-highhandedly bringing up me and my 4 other siblings. Buying this Ferris wheel for her is the least I can do to repay my mum for her sacrifice.” added Mr Pereira.
The sale process, which is scheduled to start this week, will be managed by an undisclosed Singapore Bank.
Mr Francis Soh, a spokesman for the Singapore Flyer, declined to comment.
Located in the prestigious Marina Bay area, the Singapore Flyer is located close to the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort. The national icon described by its operators as an observation wheel, reaches 42 stories high, with a total height of 165 m (541 ft), making it the tallest Ferris wheel in the world, 5 m (16 ft) taller than the Star of Nanchang and 30 m (98 ft) taller than the London Eye. Each of the 28 air-conditioned capsules is capable of holding 28 passengers, and a complete rotation of the wheel takes about 30 minutes.
The Singapore Flyer will be renamed into “Pereira Wheel” after the acquisition. It is unsure whether the public will be allowed to enter the Flyer after the acquisition.
