 | Jurong Point 2, Singapore on Opening Day | The latest to extension to Jurong Point, a shopping centre in the west of Singapore, opened on 10 December 2008. It's more than an "extension", it's virtually another mall tagged on the original one. I believe that with the opening of this new part, Jurong Point is now the largest suburban mall in Singapore. |
|  | Jurong Point Two - Fairprice Xtra Prepares to Open | 13 December 2008, three days after the opening of the "extension" to Jurong Point, a shopping centre in the west of Singapore. Many shops are still preparing to open, like this hypermart - Fairprice Xtra. Should be opening soon, though, judging by the red cloth having been placed over the name of the shop. The red cloth usually comes off at the official opening ceremony (during the lion dance). |
|  | Cat's Whiskers, Misai Kucing( Orthosiphon Aristatus) with Purple Flowers | Cat's Whiskers ('misai kucing' in malay) seem to be an increasingly popular choice as an ornamental shrub in Singapore. However, what it is really well-known for in the Malaysia / Singapore region is its herbal qualities. In malay herbal medicine tradition, this plant is excellent for treating ailments related to the kidneys. Picture taken at HortPark, Singapore. |
|  | Jurong Point 2, Singapore - Chinese New Year Lion at Entrance | Malls are decorated with festive symbols of good luck and celebration as Chinese New Year approaches. Seen here is one of the lions decorating the main entrance of Jurong Point 2, a newly opened shopping centre in the west of Singapore. Picture taken 10 January 2009. |
|  | Orange Bauhinia( Bauhinia Kockiana) | This plant is a tropical climber which flowers all year round. Often found planted as a shady canopy (above walkways). Also commonly known as "orchid tree". The bauhinia is named after 16th century botanists/herbalists Jan and Caspar Bauhin. The leaf of the Bauhinia kockiana has three nerves running from the base to the apex. |
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|  | Wild Pepper (piper Sarmentosum) Leaves | The wild pepper (Piper sarmentosum) is native to Asia, and used in Southeast Asian cuisine. For example, in Malaysia, the leaves are added to rice dishes and a fish paste ("otah otah"), and in Thailand, they are used as a wrap for a kind of finger salad. Picture taken at the Spice Garden at Fort Canning Park, Singapore. |
|  | Taufik Batisah at Jurong Point, 10 January 2009 | Looking spiffy in beret and checked shirt, Taufik Batisah, first Singapore Idol, promoting his new CD, "Suria Hatiku", at Jurong Point on 10 January 2009. He performed three songs off his CD, and I must say, as a non-fan, that they sound quite good. |
|  | Taufik Batisah at Jurong Point, 10 January 2009 | Spotted promoting his new CD ("Suria Hatiku") at Jurong Point, Singapore, on 10 January 2009. This picture was taken while he was singing one of his new songs. |
|  | Lotus and Joss-sticks | Vendors selling lotus flowers and joss-sticks are a common sight at the very popular Kwan Im Hood Cho temple at Waterloo St. Singapore. People from all over Singapore visit the temple to ask for favours and to get their fortune. |
|  | Bird's Nest Fern | A large, leafy tropical fern (genus Asplenium) which grow at the base of branches of large trees, or as seen in this picture, on the ground. Also known as "Nest Fern". Picture taken in Singapore (Alexandra Hospital gardens). |
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