Timeszone Central, 14 February 1991

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    Masthead
    12 1 TimesZone Central YOUR CITY NEWSPAPER Thursday, February 14,1991 Vol. 4 No. 7
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    $15 for a stalk of rose
    181 1 $l5 that’s what a stalk of rose with trimmings and delivery will cost this Valentine’s Day! On normal days, a rose costs just 50 cents in the wet market. Florists started pushing up the price as early as last Saturday. They blamed higher demand
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    Happy Lunar New Year to all!
    35 1 TIMESZONE CENTRAL withes all its readers and advertisers a happy aad prosperous Lunar New Year. There will be no publication next week. We will be back on February 28.
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      349 2 DISCOVER THE MIRACLE OF TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY! OUR SHARP LCD 100" PROJECTOR XV 100ZM (PAL/SECAM), XV 100 Z (NTSC only) XV 101 T (Ceiling Mount) 1) THE ULTIMATE FAMILY OR MINI THEATRE CONCEPT 2) THE ULTIMATE OUTDOOR PRESENTATION CONCEPT S' ify conrac 4 to VCR tod aKX |KU tavoura V<j*e or
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      298 2 f)yfel vfftyuf We specialise in all air-con systems: Design, Sales, Installations, Repairs Maintenance WITHIN 24 HOURS. Your choice: SANYO, DAIKIN, CARRIER SUAN SENG ARCON l REFRIGERATION ENGRG. TEL: *****28/9 FAX: *****18 24 hr*. Paging Servict: *****33 Enjoy lavish feasts the way you like it this Lunar New Year at Huan
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  • Storewide Specials
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      Loving gifts
      461 2 The best bargains in town with Mabel Phoon Adidas Adidas has three collections of body products to pamper the young and vibrant. The Active Bodies range caters for the young man who is always on the move. The fresh, sporty scent comes in an attractive black packaging. For
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      200 3 AUTO SHINE CENTRE SPECIAL ALL YOURS FOR ONLY S2BO PER YEAR "AUTO SHINE MEMBERS SCHEME" UNLIMITED PERMA PROTECTION POLISHING FOR YOUR CAR Perma Protection is a unique 2-stage process by which the paint-work of the car is permanently sealed with a high-gloss, high resistance polymer coating which not only keeps
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      172 3 BENEFICIAL FULLYGUARANTEED WEIGHT LOSS INCH LOSS PROGRAMMES. Sarimah was 93 kg in July. She took on our 3-day cleansing and weight loss programme and lost 5 kg in THREE DAYS! Amazing, you may say. But she went on to lose 25 kg in three months and seven appointments. Her waist
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  • WEEKLY DIARY
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      Yellow River special
      1164 4  -  By ELAINE TAN iWRittH Known for its unique and colourful repertoire, the Shan Xi Song and Dance Troupe has won a total of six top prizes in competitions of song and dance held in China. The 80-member troupe was one of the few group selected to perform
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      242 4 3Vlooi °6hin Palace Restaurant Usher in the New Year with our FA CAI YU SHEN( ©raubaus House of Boor ft Sausage D 101 Thornton fid. •81-12/14 United Squaw S( 1130). 1W: 1 *****16 Mon-Sun 12pm -2pm. spm -2am •OutectoQD Ftee Parbno (Afte 5) 1 a Exclusive German Beer Weizen Beer
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      108 4 KEC TV Karaoke Top Seller in KARAOKE KEC Model SK-500 n 5 com 1 *&*SS\a*** <*+*** Of* M New Product with 3 major improved features sioc* *W* 130 q 2 3 Echo Speed rol can be Control adjusted to suit different venues and individual singer’s needs. Build-in Preamplifier H no
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      52 5 NITE+CLUB Lot 6D-12D, Blk. J, 4th Floor. Komplek Lien Hoe. Johor Bahru Spectacular live shows International and Local by Well-trained Car Jockey and Security Personnel at your service terta n_i i i KSMPUKS ttVTOSA CAM PARK i. 53. i. LAI VKAS MTE-CLUe I UITE CLUB 33(292. *****3 Buaineg Hour: 9PE
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      20 5 Tickets for all stows are available at the Central Booking Office, Tangs Superstore, Centrepoint, and Wisma Atria aaless otherwise stated.
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      213 5 Well be closed fra business as from 12* Feb. 1991 (3.00 pm) to 15* Feb. 1991 Business resumes on 16* Feb. 1991 V Mil! ilk I III).II V W vMI till I I’kOSIM kl I N KW\ KISH luilli l.uiuh will not .ivivl.iltlt akm i'U Ltit r (y '<T 4*
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    Meet a friend of the orang-utan
    268 6 INTERESTED to know more about orangutans? Scientist and conservationist Isabelle Gilloux will be here on February 20 to give a talk on the biology and con- servation of the orangutan, and the tropical rain forest eco-system, based on her recent trip to Mawas in
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    Raffles Hotel sets the stage for playhouse
    162 6 IF YOU know what an “oleo” or a “proscenium” is, then you are familiar with stage work. The Raffles Hotel is bringing back a popular symbol of the Victorian era. Called the Jubilee Hall, the theatre playhouse, designed in the whimsical style of
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      306 6 WE ARE OPEN ON THE EVE FIRST DAY OF LUNAR NEW YEAR lunar New Year's Eve REUNION DINNER at 5.30 pm -10.30 pm First to f ifteenth Day of Lunar New Year LUNAR NEW YEAR SPECIAL PROSPERITY RAW FISH For Reservation Tel *****98 (Clementi) *****21 (Jurong) YUNNAN INN RESTAURANTS Yunnan
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      90 6 DffERENT TASTES l Oft m ‘'OTSs w&> J l«9 it 3®B *c Especially for you, we have prepared our Curry Fish-Head personally and deliciously for your dining pleasure. Each of our fishheads is individually prepared and it takes a little longer to have it cooked for that personal touch. Come
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  • Yu Sheng special
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      Sichuan dishes to go with your raw fish
      552 7  -  By CELINE TEO THIS Lunar New Year add variety to the usual yu sheng with Chinese provincial snacks and Sichuan cuisine. Treat yourself to delectable pastries and tidbits prepared by Beijing chefs. The Mandarin Singapore has brought in the 20 chefs to
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      Treasure trove of new year dishes
      924 8/9  -  Raw fish salad from Cantonese to Thai style By ELAINE TAN IT’S the time of the year again for savouring raw fish in an elaborate way. Yu sheng is so popular in Singapore that many hotels and restaurants have started promoting this festive dish
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      Dian xin lunch and steamboat dinner
      191 8/9 CELEBRATE the Year of the Goat at the Holiday Inn Park View. A spectacular lion dance to be performed by the Chin Hui Association will usher in the Lunar New Year tomorrow at 10.30 am. Besides the grand introduction to the celebrations, the hotel
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      Lion dance to usher in Year of the Goat
      354 10 HERALDING the Year of the Goat in pomp and splendour at the Marina Mandarin is a group of lion dancers. You will hear the clash of cymbals and the loud beat of drums as they mark the beginning of the Lunar
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      Dishing up new year favourites
      369 11 USHER in the Year of the Goat with Fa Cai yu sheng and other tempting delights. Four menus at Xin cuisine restaurant, Glass Hotel, have been specially prepared by five Hong Kong chefs. Dine in an authentic 1920 s Shanghainese ambience and be entertained by
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      Anyone for raw lobster and fish salad?
      180 11 EXPERIENCED Hong Kong chefs will prepare a rare offering of lo hei specials at East Ocean Seafood Restaurant at People’s Park Complex. Add a touch of difference to your yu sheng, with fresh lobster and abalone. The yu sheng is served either Singapore
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      Savour the raw taste of fish
      376 12 EATING yu sheng or raw fish is a much celebrated affair during the Lunar New Year. It holds a very special significance as “yu” sounds like “abundant” in Cantonese, while “sheng” refers to “prosperity”. But the origin of this customary practice is rather obscure.
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      70 7 H\iX* *g>* 9f af *S** *S** *ii|J*s* *r*flr* S.Am*. m***. JL^JIR* A Gourmet Feast Amidst Splendid Setting Five renowned Hong Kong chefs specially prepared an extraordinary raw ftshDynasty Garden Prosperity Yu Sheng and a wide variety of auspicious New Year delicacies in the imperial way to usher the New Year.
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      120 8/9 uM n.'KwV M at *3 rfc G> *> i Sptaiald Salmon Lucky Raw Fish (From $2O) Lobster Lucky Raw Fish (From $3O) Abalone Lucky Raw Fish (From $4O) (Available in Singaporean or Japanese style) Busmen Schedule: Business as usual on 14 Feb’ 91; inclusive of special Session for Afternoon tea
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      31 8/9 I RESTAURANT PTE. LTD. A. ft IpßflW FISH •Available from 17.2.91 Closecion 14.2.91 -16.2.91 Business will resume on 17.2.91 291-A, New Bridge Road, Singapore 0208 (Next to Oriental Theatre) Telephone: *****31/2
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      174 8/9 tv IOHBBuCH mm flC** sffi ■r, %?4 m "5 :s2S WL 7M o^!V 0 FA CAI YU SHENG AT LONG BEACH C Available from 16/2/91) It’s our tradition to serve only the finest, freshest seafood. And nothing can be more traditional than our yu sheng served during the Chinese New
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      244 10 i: £</ v »V- -x* t <r 4/ H. A ft >• > C LUCKY RAW FISH Available from 16 Feb ’9l Enjoy our traditional Cantonese dishes prepared by the "Super 4' DRAGON PHOENIX RESTAURANT Bfc 26 Outran Park #O6-445 Tel: *****88 *****29 RED STAR RESTAURANT B* 54 CNnSwee Road
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      151 10 tP"GONGXIFACA| -u f§ We will be closed for the Lunar New Year on: 15th 16th Feb 1991 Good Lwfc Yu-Sheng $3B (Hg) $lB (shmH) »St*i from: 17-2-91 to 1-3-91 New Year Special Our Master CheH trgrr leoc lmm. Omo prepare tor you thee sperrtown leoc hew Cmwie 6 courses only
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      150 11 So irresistible m You H simply love our traditional Japanese cuisine, the friendly service and the very relaxed and cosy atmosphere. For lovers of Karaoke our excellent audio video system and service sets the tempo and the mood. And to top up your evening of pleasure our bar is well
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      125 11 QJ GONG XI FA CAI PROSPERITY YU SHENG (Raw Fish) t BONUS! Roasted Peking Duck (For 10 Persons) ra*****Z5Z525Z5Z*****Z*****25E] jjjNew Year Special SET MENU a QJ* Maple Leaf Special Cold Dish }Q nj* Shark’s Fin with Crab Meat in Red Fish with Soya Bean Crumbs JJj In* Oyster in Fa
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      146 12 via Gong Xi Fa Cai XQSI Specially prepared “Fa Cai ABALONC 7a Sheng’ To get into the year of the golden Goat, our renowned Hong Kong chefs have exquisitely prepared TAI CAI Abalone Yu Sbeng" with choice condiments for your discerning palates. SET MENU $338 FOR 10 PERSONS SET MENU
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      152 12 §4 GATHER FOR A NEW YEAR FEAST Reunite your family for our Reunion Buffet Dinner on 14 February, at Ssl6.oo(adults) and Sslo.oo(children). There’ll also be a different Chinese set lunch each day from 15 February t 1 March, at only 5512.50. WISH UPON A FISH Make this a year of
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    AFTER 5
    1153 13 DINE DANCE TGIF, Far East Plaza. First drink charge: $7 nett. Happy hours: Noon to 7 pm. No cover charge for ladies on Tues and Thurs. Tel: 732-5182. DISCOS Chinoiserie, Hyatt Regency Singapore. Cover charge: sls+ for ladies, s2o++ for men (Mon to Thurs); s22+ for ladies and
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      367 13 lift a A cCc Scuckcl #O6-01/02 People's Pork Complex. Singapore 0105. (Residential Lift 6th Fkxx/Car Park Top Floor) Tel: *****66 (3 Lines) Business Hours: 10.00 am to 11.30 pm EAM BATI SAUNA u>* <llfcU, l<VK We will be closed on 15th Feb. and resume business on 16th Feb at 2.00
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      345 14 G a NAGOYA Health Centre r es ~*33* 'S~ V Massage Rub Back Sauna, Steam Bath Foot Reflexotherapy Hair Salon Hydro Pool Cold Pool TV Room Coffee Lounge Gymnasium g'l For your total comfort relaxation, visit us to-day. Our charming and experienced masseuses will pampered rejuvenate you after your tiring
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  • BITES
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      Hungry for supper
      116 15 LOOKING for a place to go to for supper? Go to the Brasserie Tatler, Marina Mandarin, after 9 pm for a selection of hot local favourites. Diners with a penchant for spicy dishes should try the mee Siam or Thai fried rice, cooked with beef and fish
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      Salmon with avocado
      84 15 IT’S an avocado and salmon theme this month at Blooms Continental Restaurant, Orchard Hotel. Start the meal with Russian salmon soup or Dutch salmon salad with avocado. Then have escalope of salmon millefeuille, layers of salmon fillet, sliced avocado and puff pastry topped with mango sauce. Or,
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      Swedish to Russian fare
      79 15 DINE on international fare from 20 countries. Choose from Sweden’s smorgasboard platter to Russia’s borshch. Other dishes include sliced veal Zurich style with cream mushroom sauce and New Zealand roast spring lamb rack. Enjoy desserts such as ginger and rum mousse, and baklavas, fine puff pastry
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      Light sponge cake
      82 15 CAKE lovers will find it very difficult to resist Le Caprice, the cake of the month at Le Meridien Singapour. Sandwiched between layers of light sponge are chestnut mousse and sliced pear fragrantly flavoured with Williamme, a pear liqueur. This sweet temptation is available at Cafe La
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      Visit Sentosa and get a big hong bao
      197 15 VISIT Sentosa and get a big hong bao. Make a trip to the island between now and February 24 and you may win a double return air ticket to Mauritius, a Nicam stereo TV, Chinon cameras, and many others, in its grand
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      Dian xin lunch
      139 15 TRY the new dian xin lunch menu at Taikan-En Chinese Restaurant, Hotel New Otani. Available from next month, sumptuous choices of at least 16 varieties include steamed abalone with chicken and dumplings, deep-fried shrimp puff, fresh scallop cbee cheong fun, steamed shark’s fin with crab meat dumplings,
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      156 15 °H£^r a cv> 7 UCIU£ N i Health Cam Enjoy an invigorating massage to soothe away those tensions by our specially trained and charming masseuses. Swedish Shiatsu massage Sauna bath Steam bath Coffee TV lounge Fully equipped gymnasium ffl 85 W 4 1 Amara Hotel Shopping Centre 165, Tanjong Pager
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    Pretty as a picture
    157 16 NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD Felicia Hong still cannot believe that she is Miss Nikon Photogenic 1991. She said: “All the girls in the contest are so beautiful. I never thought I could win the title." Felicia, who has applied to be a stewardess with Singapore Airlines, enjoys swimming, dancing
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