“Salaries for political appointments β ministers, ministers of state and parliamentary secretaries β are estimated to be $58.28 million, or 8.8 per cent higher than last year.β
Do you remember the inspirational Dr Cai Mingjie – PhD researcher turned taxi driver in uniquely Singapore style?
Well, great news for fans of Dr Cai. His first book, “Diary of a Taxi Driver” will be published and available from next month. You can pre-order a copy of Dr Cai’s book from his blog now. If you do so, you will get a special autographed copy, priced at$19.90 (no GST)per copy with free delivery via Singpost mail in Singapore (international readers will have to wait till book is available on Amazon.com).
All the best Dr Cai. May your book sales cross a million copies. π
This year, Pu Tien offered on their CNY menu, the Hakka-originated, Cantonese-modified luxurious delight – Poon Choi or Pen Cai. It’s basically a stewed pot filled with vegetable and lots of goodies like abalone, scallops, dried oysters, sea cucumbers and braised pork.
Eating a bowl of Pen Cai alone was filling enough for the evening. Yummy.
Here are the photos taken this evening:
Yu Sheng - I just had my 7th Lo Hei today... more to come
The waitress adding in all the ingredients for the Yu ShengPen Cai - the highlight of the eveningClose-up shotMy first bowl (the serving divides to two bowls each)Next up - roast pork with lots of colourful saucesDrunken prawnsSteamed fishHeng Hwa noodlesRed bean soup for desertMao Shan Wang Durian Nian Gao from Peony Jade which we brought
It’s a great way to usher in the new year with my colleagues, getting a bird’s eye view of the Singapore cityscape from the greatest vantage point. The dinner was a delight too, so was the exciting lucky draw prepared by our bosses, Chim Kang and Kuan Fung.
Specially designed Singapore Flyer Auspicious Trail guide for the new yearQueuing to get on board the Singapore FlightOur very senior cameraman, Uncle Teik directing everyone for a group photoOur capsule arrivingBoardingEveryone is hunting for the best view positionEnjoying the view π The NTU WKWSCI gang at omy.sg - from youngest to oldestMe with Joleen, the friendly Flyer marketeer who hosted usMe with my my colleague, Hock ChuanMe with omy.sg's latest addition, Yi MingHock Chuan is undecided about his fortune for 2010Boss Chim Kang is very confident of his fortune for 2010Hock Chuan and WenjieCrooked headsThe Sands under constructionAn individual shotWith colleagues and boss Chim KangFunny expressionsView of the EsplanadeHotels and officesPrime residential estatesThe Marina Bay SandsThe sun is settingAt the highest pointAnother shot of the SandsGetting darkThe team behind omy.sg πDinner time!Group photo before we start filling ourselves sillyA toast to prosperity for omy.sgTofu with prawn and some savoury sesame/peanut pasteCutely shaped wasabi cubesSashimi platterTempura fishVarious barbecued skewered meatTeppanyaki beefBusy eatingCold udonSweet plum jellyHan Joo likes red wineUncle Teik going around toasting everyoneBoss Kuan Fung, forced to cross wine glasses with our funny Uncle TeikOur web mistress, Auntie Huicheng with her newly won tiger pawThe lucky grand prize winner, Han JooHan Joo drinking for joy
The omy.sg team will like to thank the management of Singapore Flyer and Hibiki restaurant for facilitating our dinner gathering. Thank you and may your businesses grow from strength to strengthΒ together with omy.sg as we continue to grow in 2010 to serve our users and advertisers better.
The Singapore Flyer has set up a special Auspicious Trail for the Chinese New Year festive period. You can find out more about this trail via their official website, as well as more information on their prosperity βLo Heiβ flight.
Alternatively, you can also try your hands at winning a Singapore Flyer Sky Dining Flight for Two, worth $249 in value, as well as a Prosperity βLo Heiβ Flight for Four, worth over $288 in value each, by simply playing the Singapore Flyer Auspicious Trail Giveaway game, in collaboration with omy.sg.
For doubly abundance, participants who complete the registration and take part in the interactive Singapore Flyer Auspicious Trail demo will also enjoy 20% OFF online purchase of Singapore Flyer flight tickets. π