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Geek Out Safely: MyRepublic’s New Insurance Covers Your Precious Collectibles

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Hi Huneybees,

Here’s something fun and unexpected - MyRepublic, the broadband provider many of us know and love, has just rolled out Singapore’s very first insurance plan created especially for geeks, gamers, and collectors. *Yup, you read that right.

If you’ve ever worried about your prized trading cards, limited-edition figurines, or even your beloved gaming gear getting damaged or lost, this new Geek Insurance might just be the peace of mind you’ve been looking for.

This new initiative was created in collaboration with HL Assurance, and it’s all about giving proper protection to high-value collectibles that traditional home insurance tends to overlook.


What exactly does Geek Insurance cover?

Whether you’re a serious collector or a casual enthusiast, Geek Insurance is designed with your niche treasures in mind. Coverage includes:

  • Trading Card Games (TCGs)

  • Figurines and Toys

  • Comic Books

  • Game Collections

  • Limited-Edition Merchandise

  • Memorabilia

  • And even personal electronic devices!

Basically, if it lives in your geek shrine or hobby corner, there’s a good chance it’s covered.


Why this matters

In Singapore, the collecting scene, especially around TCGs, figures, and gaming setups has grown a lot in recent years. But for many of us, our collections hold not just financial value but deep sentimental meaning too. And yet, these things often don’t fall under standard insurance coverage.

That’s where Geek Insurance steps in. With plans starting from just $4.90/month and up to $15,000 in coverage, it’s designed to be affordable, easy to manage (hello, simplified claims process), and tailored to the things we actually care about.

“MyRepublic has always embraced geek and gamer culture as part of our DNA. Geek Insurance is really close to our hearts where many of us are collectors ourselves. We understand just how much these items mean to people.” --- Lawrence Chan, Managing Director and Chief AI Officer at MyRepublic Broadband

Echoing that sentiment: “We designed this with collectors in mind because we get how personal and meaningful these hobbies can be.” --- Kelvin Lim, HL Assurance’s CEO


More than just broadband

With Geek Insurance, MyRepublic continues to show they’re more than just a broadband provider. They’re genuinely plugged into the interests and lifestyles of their community. And guess what? This isn’t the end, they’re also gearing up to launch a broader home insurance plan soon, so keep an eye out for that if you’re looking to level up your home protection.

If you’re curious to learn more or want to sign up, you can find all the details here.



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MyRepublic Launches Inaugural ‘Card Con’ – Singapore’s First Telco-Led Trading Card Convention

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Hi Huneybees,

MyRepublic is thrilled to unveil Card Con - a brand-new, one-day event celebrating the exciting world of Trading Card Games (TCGs) and collectibles culture. Happening on Saturday, 3 May 2025, at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre (Level 3, Summit 2), this premier convention invites collectors, players, and fans of all kinds to dive into the thriving TCG scene.

As an award-winning telecom operator, MyRepublic has always been about pushing boundaries,  from reimagining connectivity to creating meaningful innovations. With Card Con, they’re taking that mission a step further by venturing beyond broadband and into the heart of geek culture.

This marks Singapore’s first trading card convention spearheaded by a telco, underscoring MyRepublic’s dedication to supporting niche communities and curating experiences that go beyond the screen. Over 50 exhibitors will be featured, including top names in the trading card industry, game publishers, indie creators, and local vendors.

Visitors can look forward to:

  • Live tournaments featuring fan-favorite TCGs

  • A lively Collectors' Marketplace packed with rare cards, graded collectibles, exclusive merch, and original art

  • Interactive workshops on deck-building, card grading, and more

  • Exciting giveaways, lucky draws, and exclusive Card Con merchandise

“Card Con is part of our mission to uplift and champion geek culture in Singapore. We see trading card games as powerful storytelling tools that bring people together. This is just the beginning — there’s more to come in the TCG space.” --- Terry Williams, Vice President, Consumer at MyRepublic

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just discovering the hobby, Card Con promises a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone to connect, learn, and geek out together.

Admission is free, but registration is required. Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Reserve your ticket now at myrepublic.net/sg/card-con. For full event details and updates, visit myrepublic.net/sg/card-con.

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We Love This Year's Edition Of The PC Show!

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Hi Huneybees,


If you are like me, always on the look out for what's new in the technology market or maybe in need to upgrade your tech wares, head on over to Marina Bay Sands from 31 May to 3 June; as The PC Show is back for its 28th round!


This 28th edition promises a high brand recall among consumers, latest cutting edge technology from leading brand names and exclusive deals from our participating exhibitors. It’s a guarantee that there will be something for everyone - be it from the latest mobile devices to laptops, from printers to desktop computers, PC games, cameras, and TVs, this is an event not to be missed for deal hunters and tech enthusiasts alike.


The list of local and global participating brands are endless, so be sure to head on over to check them out - Acer, Aftershock PC, Apple, ASUS, Brother, Dell, Epson, HP, Lenovo, M1, Microsoft, Philips, Samsung, SanDisk, Seagate, Secretlab, Singtel, WD, Xiaomi, Sony, StarHub, Google, Canon, Olympus, Nikon, Huawei, GoPro, Omnidesk, Prism+, Razer, etc.

The PC Show is not just a place for deals, there are also lots to explore. Huney'Z World has picked out a few must-visit exhibitors: 



For the first time exhibitor and a local tech startup, teachnlearn, hopes to redefine the tuition industry with an online marketplace just like what Airbnb and Grab did for their respective industry. With the advancements made in technology and students growing more digitally inclined, technlearn is bringing remedial education in the form of convenience, efficiency and transparency to not just tutor and student; but parents too.

To promote technlearn services to the public, it is offering 1-For-1 for courses signed up during The PC Show!


Another local tech startup - Dreamcore -  envisions to be Singapore’s leading custom PC company by bridging personalization with size and performance to computing through its offering. 
This made-in-Singapore brand will be featuring two unique PCs at The PC Show 2018 with the ultra-compact and still Singapore's smallest PC - Dreamcore Bullet and the e-sports centric but NVIDIA-less Dreamcore Ghost, running on AMD Ryzen 3 2200G that comes with built-in Radeon Vega 8 graphics capable to play esports such as Overwatch, CS: GO, Battlegrounds, and Dota 2. 

Priced at just SGD875 at The PC Show, Dreamcore Ghost is definitely my pick for the best value performance e-sports PC!


Cryptocurrency aka “digital money” has gained its popularity among common folks, thanks to the surge in both value and payment acceptance of Bitcoins over the years.
While Cryptocurrency is a hugely speculative investment vehicle not for the faint-hearted, Cryptomouse, also a local tech startup, is offering a less risky investment alternative into cryptocurrency through "Crypto Mining". Crypto mining is about providing a record-keeping service aimed at keeping the cryptocurrency blockchain in shape, complete and safe, as well as unalterable through specialised PCs known as "mining rigs" running round the clock; in exchange for a small friction of the cryptocurrency that rig owner supports.

Huneybees can learn more about crypto mining, the price of the mining rigs, such as RX580 at SGD6288, and the different hosting services by Cryptomouse at The PC Show!



There are a few characterized segments catered specially for different customer groups at this year's The PC Show that I found pretty refreshing. One such designed zone is Women Tech where exhibitors (from Canon and Hp) market innovative IT, electronics gadgets targeting at women.
For action camera users, you may head to the Know Your Tech zone where exhibitor GoPro will be holding a Masterclass for their latest model at 3pm on 2nd and 3rd June 2018. No pre-registration is required!




There's even a MoveFuture zone where mobility meets technology. This zone features everything from e-scooters and e-skateboards, and exhibitor Mobot will be holding two (2) unique all day activities at their booth - Safe Riding Programme and E-Scooter Balacing Art - both of which visitors can stand to win prizes in a lucky draw worth up to SGD5,000.


For gamers at this year’s PC Show, there will be a slew of competitions for all to enjoy at the GG Gaming zone, which hosts the GAM3.SHOW 2018. Huneybees can catch the ROG Champions Cup, Razer and FIFA 18 Community Challenges and rub shoulders with Singapore’s very own local Pro-Gamer "Xian"! There will be four (4) different gaming competitions for anyone to participate in on-site. Interested parties will need to register online (www.gam3show.com) to participate in the competitions on-site.





The PC Show 2018
Venue: Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre (Level 1)
Date: 31 May to 3 June
Time: 12pm – 9pm daily

Here's a map of the PC Show and flyer deals for your reference, so you can plan your route before heading over (click on pic to open in high res)...







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