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| BITE SIZE e-Newsletter Issue 29: July 2016 |
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With the ever on going negative news surrounding our industry and the global economic climate along with the European debates that are going on, we are pleased that our news will bring you a positive outlook and hopefully some good news for you individually as well as collectively. With this some of our recent 'HOT NEWS' concerns the regional development of commercial diver safety and training which KBAT offers in Singapore by extending this with a signed MOU with Professional Diving Academy (PDA), whereby the commercial divers that are trained in Singapore with KBAT to inland / inshore 30msw SSDE Level 2, can continue their training to the UK HSE Part 1 offshore diving certification.
We have been working closely with PDA to provide the relevant information so that the KBAT courses can be approved as recognition of a prior learning. Commercial divers who have completed KBAT nine-week training course can now apply to PDA to attend the HSE Surface Supplied - Top-Up training course for the 50m diver training element of the HSE Part 1. The HSE Part 1 Commercial diving certificate is automatically recognised by IMCA and regarded by many in the oil and gas industry as the 'Gold Standard'. Read more below.
Within the operations of KBA and KBA Europe we have seen an increase in services showing that the work offshore is there, although not in the amount as we have historically known, it is good to see in various regions opportunities remain for individuals and companies.
In the most recent news release, there is a record of 32 fatalities as of 24 May 2016, out of which construction sector recorded 15 fatalities, up from eight in the same period last year. Falls from heights is the leading cause of fatal injury in the top 2 sectors (Construction and Marine). This figure is alarming and has brought together agencies to review the policies and urging relevant industries to review their safety procedures are updated and to make sure control measures are established. Read more below
The rest of the year will be full of excitement when we have FIVE events in the pipeline: with new presence at Myanmar Training Development Expo and OPITO Safety & Competence Conference, plus not forgetting our biennial presence at OS+H Asia and OSEA. Oil & Gas industry might be at a low point, but this is the time to re-charge and innovate as opportunity comes to those who are prepared and doesn't knock twice. SO, mark down your calendar for these events.
We hope the news update below brings a smile and happiness to you, KBA are here to provide our clients with safety consultancy and the individuals who attend the training opportunities to develop their career's and competence. We will look forward to working with you for the months ahead.
Please feel free to contact us or join us on Facebook for regular updates.
Yours Sincerely,
Managing Director
KB Associates Group of Companies
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About Us
KB Associates Pte Ltd (KBA) specialises in providing consultancy services to the offshore oil and gas industries and onshore terminals construction industries.
KBA consists of a group of companies, each offering specialised services to synergistically fulfill the industry as a quality "One Stop" solution provider.
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1. KBA Group of Companies are Finally Under One Roof
As we settled into our new office and training venue, we were pleased to welcome our first visitors who came to see us from Singapore Polytechnic - WSH, ECG, Facility and Marine Engineering.
KBA and
KBAM at: No. 15
Changi North Street 1, #01-36 I-Lofts @
Changi, Singapore 498765;
KBAT at No. 15 Changi North Street 1, #02-36 I-Lofts @ Changi, Singapore 498765 and
KB Access at No. 15 Changi North Street 1, #01-35 I-Lofts @ Changi, Singapore 498765.
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2. KBAT: NEW Accreditation under ISO 29990:2010 Standard
To raise the quality of workplace safety and health (WSH) training, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Singapore has made it a requirement for learning service providers to attain the ISO 29990:2010 Learning Service Provider (LSP) certification.
The ISO 29990:2010 LSP certification is administered by the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) through its certification bodies (CBs) and will replace the MOM Accredited Training provider (ATP) scheme.
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3. KBAT: Locally Trained Commercial Divers can look forward to 'Top-up' their training to HSE UK Accredited (IMCA Recognised) Standard
KBAT has signed a MOU with Professional Diving Academy (PDA)
whereby commercial divers trained by KBAT under the ISO 29990 standard and Ministry of Manpower Singapore Standards can attend a TOP UP course at PDA to complete their HSE Part 1.
Over the recent months, KBAT has been working closely with PDA to provide the relevant information so that HSE recognition of a prior learning and competence would be accepted.
Now, delegates who have completed the nine-week commercial diving training can thereafter apply to PDA to attend a training programme
to complete the UK HSE offshore diving qualification.
The HSE commercial diving certificate is automatically recognised by IMCA, and is regarded by many in the oil and gas industry as the 'Gold Standard'. It is preferred by many major clients that require divers for subsurface repair and maintenance projects.
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Industry & Course Updates
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1. Upcoming Participating Events
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| a. KBA Training Centre > Myanmar Training Development Expo 2016 
Date: 14 - 16 Jul 2016
Venue: Tatmadaw Exhibition Hall, Yangon Myanmar
Booth: E02
KBA will be exhibiting for the first time at the first vocational training and education exhibition for the travel & hospitality and retail industries. It is an inaugural one-stop learning exhibition with a comprehensive platform that will showcase the industry's best ideas and solutions to meet the growing education, training and development demands and to improve labor productivity from the workforce in Myanmar.
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| b. KBA Training Centre > CDA(S) Diving Safety Seminar 2016 
Date: 19 August 2016, 2pm - 5pm
Venue: TBC
KBAT will be exhibiting at the upcoming annual Diving Safety Seminar organised by CDAS. This seminar aims to promote Safety & Professionalism in the commercial diving industry where speakers will be invited to share their knowledge and expertise on diver safety, training, legal issues and specialist technical matters.
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| c. KBA Training Centre > The 10th Occupational Safety & Health Exhibition for Asia 2016 
Date: 24 - 26 Aug 2016
Venue: Suntec Singapore
Booth: B26
KBA will be exhibiting for the 4th consecutive year at 'The 10th Occupational Safety & Health Exhibition for Asia 2016'. This biennial exhibition provides a one-stop synergistic sourcing and networking platform for all OSH practitioners and professionals to be updated with the latest developments, trends and technological innovations that are shaping the region's OSH sector.
Highlights include: Health at Work, Environmental Protection, Fire Protection, Crisis & Emergency Management, Workplace Ergonomics. Visit the event website for more information.
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| d. KBA Training Centre > OPITO Safety & Competence Conference 2016 
Date: 16 Nov 2016
Venue: The Royale Chulan, KL Malaysia
KBAT will be exhibiting for the first time at OPITO Safety & Competence Conference 2016 - which presents an ideal platform to bring industry leaders, regulators and training providers together to examine how technology can create efficiencies in training and assessment processes and how we can bring enduring innovation to the way we train people to go to work and get home safely. Alongside the conference, there will be a OPITO Development Forum (ODF) on the 15 Nov, which aims to bring employers and training providers together to share past learning relevant to OPITO and the future. Visit the event website for more information.
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e. KBA > OSEA 2016 - The 21st International Oil & Gas Industry Exhibition & Conference
Date: 29 Nov - 2 Dec 2016
Venue: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Booth: 1R2-03
OSEA returns on 29 Nov - 2 Dec 2016 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Leading industry players from Australia, China, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United States of America will also be represented at the respective Group Pavilions, amongst companies from the rest of the world.
The key focus includes Digital Oil Field; Engineering, Construction, Maintenance & Repair, Geosciences; Housing, Health, Safety & Environment; Marine Equipmet & Services; Process Automation, Instrumentation & Control Technology and Transportation, Pipelines & Storage. Visit the event website for more info.
Following its acclaimed staging in Malaysia and Indonesia, Subsea Asia exhibition & conference has decided to add Singapore to their presence in Asia. It will be held alongside with OSEA and this exhibition focuses on oil and gas production using subsea and deep-water technologies and offers companies a fantastic opportunity to supply subsea equipment to the numerous exploration and production projects active in Asia. The conference will cover topics on Managing Cost and Efficiency, Market Outlook for Asia and Global, Subsea Processing Systems, Inspection, Repair and Maintenance technologies, Subsea Asset Integrity and Decommissioning.
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KBAT: NEBOSH Graduation & Award Ceremony
On the 27 June 2016, Darren was back at the University of Warwick for the NEBOSH Graduation and Awards Ceremony to present the award to Danagul Bissenbayeva for the Best Candidate for NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil & Gas Operational Safety, Year 2016/2016.
Calvin Lo - one of our graduates of NEBOSH International Diploma (KBA Europe) was also present to celebrate his achievement. Calvin is also the first Bruneian to attain this high level qualification. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
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| 3. Safety Department NEWs |
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The role and function of the WSH Committees is critical to drive the performance of the organisation towards WSH excellence. It is paramount that individual members possess the necessary competencies to carry out their duties and responsibilities effectively, and be able to work as a team to achieve common WSH objectives.
This course will equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to perform and discharge their responsibilities as safety committee members, and is designed to meet the competency requirements as mandated under the
WSH (Workplace Safety and Health Committees) Regulations 2008.
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he training dates have been scheduled in Singapore on 19 - 20 Sep or 3 - 4 Nov 2016.
Click here for the flyer.
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| b) Courses Conducted Over the Past 3 months |
Some extracts from feedback received by students:
- "Interactive course, very good teacher." - Marius Adrian Suteanu
- "NEBOSH gives me a whole new perception on safety." - Venard Supramaniam
- "Informative, with huge content delivered in relatively concise manner." - Bennette Teoh
- "Presentation and instructor very knowledgeable." - Anonymous
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he next training dates and locations for 2016 have been scheduled: Indonesia, Bandung on 22 Aug to 03 Sep 2016; Singapore on 19 Sep to 01 Oct 2016 or United States, Lake Charles on 12 to 24 Sep 2016.
Other study modes are available for candidates who choose to opt for Distance Learning, E-Learning or Combined Learning. Click here for the flyer.
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he next training dates and locations for 2016 have been scheduled: Istanbul, Turkey on 31 Oct to 05 Nov; United Arab Emirates, Sharjah on 22 to 27 Aug; United Kingdom, Aberdeen on 19 to 24 Sep or United States, Lake Charles on 26 Sep to 01 Oct 2016.
Other study modes are available for candidates who choose to opt for Distance Learning, E-Learning or Combined Learning. Click here for the flyer.
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In the recent class conducted by Melissa, the delegates have great fun learning and working as a team.
- "Safety can be very dry topic but mixing it up with videos, hands-on games, interactive trainer and well-timed breaks make the topics easy to learn." - Lee Yan Xiang
- "Knowledgeable and experienced trainer. She was able to provide first hand accounts of the relevance of safety to our everyday lives." - Shahrain Bin Mahmood
- "Animated trainer who used real life relevant examples to inject cutlist into the text/course workbook. Great course!" - Pauline Ruth Cassidy Appleyard
- "Group activities allowed us to think aloud together." - Soo Hang Jian
Don't miss the new launch of e-Learning Portal where registrants will receive hard copy course book for Free. Candidates looking for flexibility schedules and learning at their own pace shouldn't miss this! Check this link. If you're interested in classroom training, upcoming schedules are as follows: United Kingdom, Aberdeen on 08 to 10 August 2016.
Click Here for the flyer.
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After months of planning and working with the local diving companies and e2i, the FIRST Commercial Diver Training courses commenced on 4th April. Upon completion of the training and assessment, the trainees will be certified as surface supplied air divers to 30msw and received funding from Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) to offset their training cost. Most importantly they will have job placements by supporting diving contractors in Singapore.
During the training, trainees had learned about CSCUBA equipment, loss of air procedures and bailout procedures using emergency air supply, black-out mask, simple hand tools, emergency drills and etc. In their Level 2 training, they learned about hydraulic tools, use of lift bags, underwater burning, open water dive rescues, night diving and more.
The next class will be scheduled in September, contact us for more information or click here for the course flyer.
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A great course with many insights shared with delegates from Russia, France, Congo, Singapore and Malaysia. The delegates also have the opportunity to visit LEXMAR for their newly built saturation diving system that is awaiting delivery to their client in Singapore.
The next training is scheduled in Singapore on 01 to 05 August or 24 to 28 Oct 2016; United States, Lake Charles on 29 Aug to 02 Sep or South Africa, Cape Town on 03 to 07 October 2016. Click here for the flyer.
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A full team of nine from Advanced Marine Pte Ltd attended the CAW Man-Lock Attendant Course, in readiness for upcoming contracts taking place on the many Tunneling Projects in Singapore. This 5 day Course extended the existing Knowledge of working under Pressure that the Advanced Marine Technicians already possessed. The operation of the Man-Lock which is situated on the tunnel boring machine, facilitate workers to enter into the tunnel head to make repairs whilst the tunnel head is under pressure. A site visit was conducted to view the conditions & operation of a Man-Lock in situation.
The same nine students will be attending the 7 day sister course of
CAW Medical-Lock Attendant on the 15 to 22 July, which focuses on the operation & treatment in a Deck Decompression Chamer of CAW workers who may be suffering from decompression sickness or pulmonary barotraumas.
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KBAT Head of Diving Training, Alan Rhodes, recently conducted a 5 day DDC Operator course for NICO International Underwater Services Division, at their base in Fujairah UAE. NICO had recently taken delivery of a brand new Deck Decompression Chamber from Unique Systems, primarily for emergency and contingency use.
Alan said, "NICO divers have lots of years of diving experience, many of them being ex-navy, but were unfamiliar or inexperienced with the daily operation of deck decompression chambers. This training gave them practical experience & confidence to conduct routine surface decompression diving & be practice ready for any decompression illness or pulmonary barotraumas. I found NICO divers easy to work with, keen, attentive, eager to learn & professional".
The training consisted of theoretical & practical training for the divers, ranging from medical & physiological aspects & routine operation through to emergency procedures & contingencies. At the end of the course the divers were assessed by a practical exercise and a written examination.
Ryan Wilson, Manager of NICO Underwater Services Division commented, "Our divers have given us very positive feedback with how the training went. This is the second training course we have attended with KB Associates (DMT in December) and we are very pleased with the correspondence, training content and instructors. Should we have more training requirements in the future KB Associates will be our training provider of choice".
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Delegates are required to take a refresher course at the end of second year in order to remain certified as a IMCA recognised Diver Medic Technician.
The next DMT full course will be held in Singapore on 29 Aug to 09 Sep 2016, whilst the next Refresher training on 11 to 15 Jul, 25 to 29 Jul, 01 to 05 Aug, 15 to 19 Aug, 19 to 23 Sep 2016 Click here for the flyer.
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Training in Singapore (Left: 18 to 22 April 2016, right: 09 to 13 May 2016)
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Training in Singapore (Left: 13 to 17 June 2016, right: 30 June to 01 July 2016)
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Training in Southampton, United Kingdom (13 to 17 June 2016
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| 5. KB Access Department NEWs |
Training plays a significant role in safe systems of work and working safely, the training must be suitable, cover all aspects of industry requirements and national training frameworks.
KBAX welcomed Go-Ahead Singapore, the new bus operator in the transport sector who have and will send more batches to undergo Work-at-Heights (WAH) for Workers and Managing WAH training; plus we are also receiving a group of candidates from HQ CBRE DG - Singapore Combat Engineers (SCE) of the Singapore Army who will be on the IRATA Rope Access training for the next two weeks. So, nothing beats formal proper training to develop the skills, knowledge and competence of your workforce. KB Access (KBAX), the industry leader for Work at Heights (WAH) training shall provide you with the assurance that you and your employees will be trained to the highest standard.
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11 Jul 2016 or 29 Jul 2016 (Full)
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1. Upcoming KBAT courses: July to September 2016 Schedule
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COURSES
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NEBOSH
- NEBOSH International General Certificate in
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Indonesia, Bandung
~ Singapore
~ United States, Lake Charles
- NEBOSH IOG in Operational Oil and Gas Safety
~ United Arab Emirates, Sharjah
~ United Kingdom, Aberdeen
~ United States, Lake Charles
- NEBOSH Health & Safety at Work
Qualification ~United Kingdom, Aberdeen
- NEBOSH Award in Environmental Awareness at Work Qualification ~ Singapore
NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management ~ Singapore
- NEBOSH HSE in the Process Industries
~ Singapore
- NEBOSH International Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management
~ Singapore
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26Sep - 1Oct
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IOSH
- IOSH Directing Safely ~ Singapore
- IOSH Incident Investigation
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~ United Kingdom, Aberdeen
- IOSH Leading Safely
~ Singapore
- IOSH Managing Safely
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United Kingdom, Aberdeen
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Health and Safety
- Level 2 Award in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) ~ Singapore
- Level 2 Award in Manual Handling ~ Singapore
Fire Safety
- Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles
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~ United Kingdom, Aberdeen
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COMPETENCY / AUDITING COURSES ~ Singapore
- Business Continuity ISO 22301 Auditor/Lead Auditor
- Energy Management System ISO 50001 Auditor/Lead Auditor
- Environmental Management System ISO 14001 Auditor/Lead Auditor
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Food Safety Certification ISO 22000 Auditor/Lead Auditor
- Information Technology ISO 27001 Auditor/Lead Auditor
- Integrated Management System (QEHS) Internal Auditing (9001, 14001, 18001)
- Legionella in the Workplace (Management Responsibilities)
- Occupational H&S Management System OHSAS 18001 Auditor/Lead Auditor
- Permit to Work Systems and LOTO
- Workplace Equipment Legislation
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IMCA Trainee AIR Diving Supervisor
~ India, New Delhi
~ Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
~ Singapore
~ United States, Lake Charles
IMCA Trainee BELL Diving Supervisor
~ United States, Lake Charles
IMCA Diver Medic Technician Course
~ Singapore
IMCA Diver Medic Technician Refresher
~ Singapore
~ United Kingdom, Southampton
- Client Worksite Representative Training
~ Singapore
~ United States, Lake Charles
- Cylinder Visual Inspection ~ Singapore
- Dive Technician Course
- Diving System Assurance Training
~ Singapore
- Dynamic Positioning (DP) Awareness Training
- Gauge Calibration Course
- High Pressure Regulator Course
- Underwater Oxy Arc Cutting (Burning) Course
Kirby Morgan DSI Basic Maintenance & Repair Technician
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- Develop a WDA Risk Management Implementation Plan (bizSAFE Level 2)
- ISO 29990:2010 Compressed Air Works Course (Medical Lock Attendant)
- ISO 29990:2010 Standard Occupational First Aid
- Workshop for Company CEO/Top Management (bizSAFE Level 1)
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Leadership and Team Management
Quality Management System Lead/Internal Auditor (ISO 9001)
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2. Upcoming KB Access Training: July to September 2016 Schedule
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Rope Access Training (Level 1 to Level 3)
Work at Height course for Workers - ISO 29990:2010 Standard Managing Work-at-Heights - ISO 29990:2010 Standard |
Full 11 or 29 Jul (Full) 26 - 28 Jul |
01-05 Aug 17 Aug, 29 Aug 23 - 25 Aug |
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a) New Office Address
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KB Associates Pte Ltd
No. 15 Changi North Street 1
#01-36 I-Lofts @ Changi
Singapore 498765
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KBA Training Centre Pte Ltd
No. 15
Changi North Street 1,
#02-36 I-Lofts @
Changi,
Singapore, 498765
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KB Access Pte Ltd (Training Venue)
No. 15
Changi North Street 1
#01-35, l-Lofts @
Changi
SINGAPORE 498765
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KBA Marine Services Pte Ltd
No. 15
Changi North Street 1
#01-36 I-Lofts @
Changi
SINGAPORE 498765
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KBA Engineering Pte Ltd
No. 15
Changi North Street 1
#01-36 I-Lofts @
Changi
SINGAPORE 498765
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