Fans of popular seafood and zi char eatery New Ubin Seafood, take note.
The Bib Gourmand-cited restaurant will be moving out of the Sin Ming industrial estate come end Oct, and will relocate to Hillview Ave.
Food blogger Danielfooddiary wrote on Sept 18 that New Ubin Seafood will cease operations at Sin Ming on Oct 30.
Although he added that operations will begin at their new location on Nov 1, the restaurant announced on its Facebook page that the opening date is yet to be confirmed.
Their new address will be at Lam Soon Industrial Building No. 63 Hillview Avenue.
When asked for the reason behind the move, Marketing Manager Joline Lim told AsiaOne that they were initially looking to open a second outlet at Hillview Avenue.
However, as their lease at Sin Ming was not extended beyond December due to the redevelopment of the industrial estate, they decided to shift their operations to Hillview instead.
Ms Lim was quick to add that the new outlet will replicate the ‘kampung’ feel of the original space.
“We definitely understand that part of the charm aside from the food is the rustic and ‘kampung’ feel, which we will endeavour to replicate at the new location. In fact, the space is rather lovely as it is surrounded by greenery and nature. You literally have a view of the hill,” she said.
Many Facebook users have expressed dismay at the announcement of their move. As expected, these users don’t live around Hillview Ave.
While some living in the west of Singapore are obviously ecstatic about their move.
For those who find Bukit Batok too far a trek, take heart that the restaurant is currently still on the lookout for a second location.
The zi char restaurant is probably best-known for serving, oddly, a Western food item – US Black Angus Ribeye Steak, with caramelised onions and potato wedges. The dish also comes with a complimentary ‘sa bo fun’ (claypot-rice) style fried rice that is made using the fatty (read: flavourful) bits of the beef.
Both won gold in their swim events in Rio – in the Olympics and Paralympics, respectively.
Does this mean they should receive the same reward for their achievements?
An online debate has been raging since Yip won the first of her two gold medals in the current Paralympics, with the majority pushing for Yip to receive the same $1 million award as Schooling in the recent Olympics.
Some of them pointed out that other countries, such as Malaysia, gave the same reward to both their Olympic and Paralympic gold medallists.
Yip with her parents. Photo: Sports Singapore
When Yip, 24, who suffers from muscular dystrophy, won gold at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics, her award was $200,000.
The New Paper understands that this amount is likely to be increased this year, with the amount made known to the para-athletes when they return to Singapore.
Whether it will be anything close to $1 million remains to be seen.
When TNP asked for her take yesterday, Yip, the first Singaporean to win multiple gold medals at the same Paralympics, said she did not do it for the money.
But she added that it would good for athletes and para-athletes to be treated as equals.
“I’ve seen the debate going on in Singapore. It’s nice that people are trying to fight for equality for us,” she said.
Yip and Theresa Goh (front, centre) with Minister for Culture,Community and Youth Grace Fu (behind them). Photo: The Straits Times
PROGRESS
“I am not doing this for the money. But, of course, equality is the goal. I don’t expect to get to the goal immediately but progress would be good.
“I would really like to see progress being made in the para-sports scene.”
Today Online also quoted Yip as saying: “Eight years ago, if you had told me it (having equal prize money for para-athletes and able-bodied athletes) was going to happen, I would say stop kidding.
“Because, eight years ago, we were far from (achieving) that. But over the years, we have seen more support, more recognition and people being inspired by para-athletes. And we’re grateful for that.”
National para-athlete Aishah Samad, 44, agreed.
The shooter, who represented Singapore in the ASEAN Para Games hosted here last December, said: “We train as hard, work as hard and fight as hard for our country. If anything, we work even harder to overcome our physical disability.
“When we get on that podium, the same national anthem is played. So why don’t we deserve the same?”
But there is an obvious disparity between para-athletes and able-bodied athletes, particularly in the respective pool of competitors. Take Schooling and Yip.
When Schooling, 21, received $1 million from the Singapore National Olympic Council’s Multi-Million Dollar Awards Programme, it was for defeating the legendary Michael Phelps and other top-name swimmers, after two gruelling rounds to qualify for the final.
When Yip won the 100m backstroke S2 last week, setting a new world record, and the 50m backstroke S2 yesterday, she beat six rivals with direct entry into the finals of both events.
There were not enough competitors to fill all eight lanes in the pool.
To be sure, Yip, who became our first Paralympic champion when she won the 50m backstroke S3 race at the 2008 Beijing Games, deserves recognition and whatever reward the Singapore National Paralympic Council deems fit for her under its Athlete’s Achievement Award.
But it would not be fair to compare her achievements with Schooling’s.
When asked about this, Mr Raja Singh, 54, the vice-president of the Singapore Disability Sports Council, said as much.
Mr Singh, a former Paralympian who competed in the 1988 and 1992 editions, pointed out that para-events are usually divided into categories based on the type of disability.
For example, the 100m backstroke had 10 categories, which means 10 gold medals are awarded for just one event, while the 50m backstroke had four categories.
He also highlighted that Yip had direct entry into the final against six competitors – compared to Schooling’s battle with 42 other swimmers in the heats, semi-finals and final.
Said Mr Singh: “The pool of swimmers you are up against is smaller. And each event, say a 50m breaststroke, would have more than one winner. So mathematically, we have to tailor for that.”
This point was accepted by Aishah as “fair”, but she was quick to point out that every para-athlete sent to the Games is still an elite competitor.
“Every country still picks and sends their best. Be it against 50 or 30 rivals, you still have train hard and be at your best to win,” she said.
Students showing their love for the competitors. Photo: Shin Min
Boost to disability sports?
Para-swimmer Yip Pin Xiu hopes her victories will give a boost to disability sports here. Echoing her sentiment was chef de mission Ho Cheng Kwee, who said he hoped to see more people from the disabled community taking up sports.
“If we can broaden the base of para-athletes that we have, we will have more talent to draw from. More can then go into the elite programme and compete,” he told The New Paper yesterday.
Although he is satisfied with the current level of funding, he hopes for an increase from both the Government and private sectors to take disability sports to the next level.
The Singapore Disability Sports Council received $2.3 million in government funding last year, up from $1.06 million in 2005.
Its vice-chairman, Mr Raja Singh, said the council would plan its next course after the Paralympics.
“We have to sit down and discuss where to go from here. We have to plan for development, teach people, and have a proper pipeline.
“Right now, we are very happy for Pin Xiu and we hope that she, as a role model, will move more people… to play sports,” he said.
Nominated MP Chia Yong Yong congratulated Yip and fellow para-swimmer Theresa Goh on their medal feats.
“I am proud to see both Yip Pin Xiu’s and Theresa Goh’s hard work and perseverance come to fruition in their medal haul. I hope to see equal recognition and support for all our athletes, regardless of abilities,” said Ms Chia, who is also the president of the Society for the Physically Disabled.
Yip Pin Xiu clinches Singapore’s second gold medal at Paralympics
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AFP, Reuters, The Straits Times, MCCY, Singapore Sports Council
How gold medal winners are rewarded
SINGAPORE
Olympics: $1 million
Paralympics: $200,000 (likely to be increased)
MALAYSIA
Olympics: S$330,000 (RM1 million)
Paralympics: Same
INDIA
Olympics: S$153,000 (7.5 million rupees)
Paralympics: Same
UNITED STATES
Olympics: $34,100 (US$25,000)
Paralympics: S$6,800 (US$5,000)
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Striking hues and subtle cutouts grabbed the spotlight on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, as television’s stars managed to stay cool in the Los Angeles heat.
Dresses in various jewel tones dominated the carpet, such as”UnREAL” star Shiri Appleby’s cobalt sequinned Diane von Furstenberg column dress. “It just felt like it was really fresh and really fun,”Appleby told Reuters on the red carpet.
America Ferrera, one of the award presenters of the night, also wore a deep blue, strapped sequin dress by Jenny Packham, an outfit that won praise on social media. “Transparent” nominee Melora Hardin wore a cobalt blue Zac Posen gown, while model-actress Emily Ratajkowski wore a navy structured Posen gown.
Yellow and red gowns confirmed the stars’ penchant for primary colors at television’s top honors.
“American Horror Story” star Angela Bassett wore a mustard yellow Christian Siriano gown, “Empire” Emmy nominee Taraji P. Henson opted for a canary yellow custom Vera Wang column dress while “Quantico” actress Priyanka Chopra spun and smiled for photographers in her red Jason Wu dress, with cutouts on the shoulder and waist.
“What stood out to me was some of these more modern dresses,” said Rickie De Sole, W Magazine’s fashion market and accessories director.
“There were also a lot of people doing cutouts – some doing them better than others,” De Sole added, pointing to Tracee Ellis Ross’ spot-on Ralph Lauren look. “Orphan Black” nominee Tatiana Maslany also opted for subtle cutouts in her red Alexander Wang dress, while “Mr Robot”actress Portia Doubleday’s red long-sleeved gown featured a plunging central cutout.
And then there were those who turned to the black dress, despite the unseasonably hot day. “Game of Thrones” actress Sophie Turner opted for a black lace Valentino dress, telling Reuters, “It’s beautiful and gorgeous.” “Modern Family” star Sarah Hyland bucked the trend for dresses, wearing black pants and a strapless trained top by Monique Lhuillier.
“Fargo” nominee Kirsten Dunst opted for a plunging beaded black Givenchy number, while pregnant “Scandal”star Kerry Washington wore a black Brandon Maxwell gown with cutouts. “It’s great to see her (Washington) support a young designer,” said De Sole.
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A couple who forced their way onto a runway and delayed a flight on Wednesday after missing the last boarding call will be detained for five days, reported Beijing Youth Daily.
The flight, CA1519 from Beijing to Shanghai, was due to take off at 9.30 am but was delayed for about 20 minutes as the couple refused to listen to crew members and blocked the runway until they were taken away by police.
They claimed that they missed the flight because they were not informed about the boarding time, but their allegation proved to be false as the departure time and boarding time were both printed on the ticket and broadcast through the airport announcement service.
According to law, severe violators like them who blocks runway or disrupts flight departure can be detained for five to 10 days and fined 500 yuan (S$102).
A man who vandalized a dozen scenic rocks in suburban Beijing apologised and started to remove the graffiti on Saturday. The apology was accepted by the local area managers.
Chen Zhicheng, 53, left a trail of 13 graffiti signatures during his climb in the scenic hills in Huangshandian village in Beijing’s Fangshan District. Using red paint, he scribbled his name, the date, “September 1”, and a few sentences praising the natural wonder. Pictures of the graffiti were heavily criticised after they were posted on online platforms, before Chen’s nephew finally told him about it.
“I’ve not been in a good mood recently due to family matters, plus I fear that I might be too old to climb these mountains again,” Chen said in an interview with Beijing Legal Evening News. “I wanted to have something to hold on to.”
Chen came to the village’s managers to apologise on Saturday and offered to clean the graffiti.
“I love the mountains, I should have protected the environment voluntarily, I hope others don’t make the same mistake again.”
The village managers had been cleaning the paint prior to Chen’s apology, yet light red stains remain. Chen came to clean the stains on Saturday and promised to remove all that’s remaining.
In an interview with the Beijing News, an unnamed manager from the scenic area said that no further action will be taken against Chen.
“His attitude is sincere and apologetic, and he made promises to clean it all,” the manager said. “This matter is solved.” According to the manager, the cleaning process is expected to be finished in a week.
Regulators have issued standards for civilizing tourists’ behaviour. Severe immoral acts could lead to blacklisting, which may trigger restrictions in travelling. A blacklist of 20 tourists was publicized by the China National Tourism Administration in August.
Located in southwest Beijing’s Fangshan District, Huangshandian village serves as a tourist attraction for its natural beauty. It made the list of “the most beautiful leisure villages in China” in 2015 by the Ministry of Agriculture.
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