This evening, I crossed paths with some grass-grazing cows near Sun Plaza along Sembawang Drive!
Real cows? Of coz not lah! These were Moove Media's iconic cows, making their appearance around Singapore in celebration of SG50.
Cows Under Surveillance
Aunty: “Hello! Cows under surveillance? But where are the cows?”
Signboard: “Keep looking lah! They're hiding somewhere!”
A warning sign standing in the middle of an empty grassy field. Not a single cow in sight! Looks like Aunty has to go cow hunting first.
MOOOOOO! Our mystery begins!
Hard at Work by the Singapore River
The coolie working along the Singapore River, carrying goods!
Aunty: “Hello! Still working so hard ah?”
Coolie: “Of coz lah! Who's going to carry all these goods?”
Aunty: “Aiyoh, even during SG50, no time to rest!”
A little reminder of the hardworking coolies who once carried heavy loads along the Singapore River. Here they are, making an unexpected appearance on a grassy patch near Sun Plaza!
Our cows are taking Aunty on a journey through old Singapore!
The Little Bumboat That Worked So Hard
Aunty: “Hello, little bumboat! Why aren't you sailing?”
Bumboat: “My working days are over, Aunty.”
Aunty: “Aiyoh... thank you for all your hard work.”
These bumboats once transported goods along the Singapore River, playing an important role in our early trade. By the mid-1980s, their working days on the river had come to an end.
Nyonya Moo, So Pretty Lah!
Aiyoh, look who's here! Our fashionable Nyonya cow, complete with kebaya, sarong, parasol and a lovely tiered basket!
Even her slippers match her outfit! Going visiting ah, Madam Moo?
Aunty: “Wah, Nyonya! Dressed so beautifully! Going jalan-jalan ah?”
Nyonya Cow: “Of coz lah! SG50 celebration, must look my best!”
Aunty: “Then why are you standing in the middle of the grass?”
All dressed up in her colourful Peranakan outfit, this Nyonya cow certainly stood out against the green field. Even her parasol was ready for a fashionable afternoon outing!
Kachang Puteh, Anyone?
Kachang puteh man..er...cow?
Aunty: “Hello, Uncle! One packet of kachang puteh, please!”
Cow: “Moooo! Which one you want?”
Aunty: “Anything lah, but don't give me grass hor!”
Our traditional kachang puteh seller has turned into a cow, complete with his snack tray and paper cone. A familiar sight from old Singapore, now with a rather unexpected moo-moo makeover!
The Wayang Diva Takes Centre Stage
Aiyoh, our wayang diva has arrived! Look at that elaborate headdress and the fan covering half her face. Very shy ah, or waiting for Aunty to buy a ticket?
Aunty: “Tok tok chang! Madam, show me your beautiful face leh!”
Diva Cow: “Cannot lah! A diva must maintain some mystery!”
Aunty: “Aiyoh, even cows know how to act mysterious nowadays!”
Dressed in colourful Chinese opera costume, our moo-moo diva was ready for her grand performance. No stage, no orchestra, just a grassy field — but she certainly looked the part!
I can almost hear the cymbals and drums, Aunty! Too bad our diva has no musicians accompanying her. Maybe the other cows are on their tea break!
The Sexy Mah Jie
Look at her eyelashes and that figure! Our Mah Jie has become a supermodel! Hahahaha!
And she's still carrying a baby! Working and posing at the same time!
Aunty: “Wah, Mah Jie! You look so sexy leh!”
Mah Jie Cow: “Shhhh! Don't wake the baby!”
Aunty: “Aiyoh, sorry lah! Even compliment also cannot!”
With her long eyelashes and rather glamorous figure, this Mah Jie was certainly no ordinary nanny! But look how gently she cradled the little baby in her arms.
The Hardworking Samsui Woman — Salute!
This lady deserves our respect! Look at her red headscarf, carrying pole and baskets. Even the shovel is standing nearby. Aiyoh, no easy life, hor.
Aunty: “Aiyoh, still carrying such heavy loads?”
Samsui Cow: “Work must be done, rain or shine!”
Aunty: “辛苦了! Aunty salutes you!”
With her baskets and tools, this Samsui woman reminds us of the hardworking women who helped build Singapore. Their strength and determination deserve to be remembered.
Aunty: “Err, Pak Cik! Ten sticks of mutton satay, please!”
Satay Cow: “Moooo! Chicken or mutton?”
Aunty: “Mutton lah! I already told you!”
Satay Cow: “Aiyoh, sorry! Too many customers today!”
Uncle, One Trishaw Ride Please!
Look at Uncle's face! Still smiling, completely unaware of Aunty's engineering requirements!
Aunty: “Hi Uncle! Can I take a ride?”
Trishaw Cow: “Can, can! But wait till I change the tyres to stainless steel first!”
Aunty: “AIYOH! Then my backside how?!”
Our cheerful trishaw uncle looked ready to take passengers around town. But with stainless steel tyres, Aunty might need a cushion thicker than the seat itself!
Moo-Moo Coming in for Landing!
Aiyoh! Even my office kena cow invasion! And this fellow didn't bother using the main entrance — parachute straight in! Hahahahaha!
Look at his green uniform and parachute. Our moo-moo commando is reporting for duty!
Aunty: “OI! Who gave you permission to land at my office?”
Commando Cow: “Special delivery, Aunty! Coming in from above!”
Aunty: “Aiyoh! Next time use the main gate lah!”
High above the entrance, this adventurous cow was making a grand parachute landing. While his friends were busy celebrating Singapore's heritage, this fellow decided to arrive by air!
Halt! Who Goes There?
Sentry Cow: “HALT! Who goes there?”
Aunty: “Aiyoh, Uncle! It's me lah! I work here!”
Sentry Cow: “Password?”
Aunty: “MOOOOOO!”
Standing guard at the main gate, our moo-moo soldier looked ready for duty, complete with his rifle and military uniform. Better behave ourselves — this fellow takes security seriously!
Imagine every employee having to moo before entering the office! By lunchtime, the whole building would sound like a cattle farm! WAKAKAKAKA!
Chasing the Moo-Moo Bus!
Now the cows have taken over the buses too! From grazing on grass to serving NS, and now driving around Singapore! Hahahahaha!
Aiyoh, Bus 26, don't run away! Aunty hasn't finished photographing your backside!
Aunty: “OI! Mr Cow! Wait for me!”
Cow: “Moooo! Catch me if you can!”
Aunty: “Aiyoh! Even your backside got advertisement!”
And there went the green bus, carrying another cheerful cow along Singapore's roads. Aunty managed to catch one last shot of the moo-moo before it disappeared into the traffic.
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