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Tribute to former Singapore Head of Civil Service - Mr Ngiam Tong Dow

  I   choked when   I   first heard the   news   of the passing away of my mentor and good friend, Ngiam Tong Dow last Thursday.    I   pen this as My Personal Tribute to A Good Friend: The Legacy of Ngiam Tong Dow.   I   hope many of us can embrace his legacy.  My Personal Tribute to a Good Friend: The Legacy of Ngiam Tong Dow  “You have acquired gourmet taste but have no clue how to fry an egg. If you have plateaued, you should vacate the job. Your highest decision is to know when to quit.”  Ngiam Tong Dow i I  mourn the loss of Ngiam Tong Dow, a former top civil servant and very good friend, this week.  He passed on at 83, having served as Head of Singapore Civil Service, Permanent Secretary in the Finance, Trade and Industry, National Development, and Communication ministries, and in the Prime Minister’s Office. He had also served as Chairman of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and DBS Bank...

Wagyu Beef Tomahawk Steak

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Take a guess, how much is this plate? This is Wagyu Beef Tomahawk Steak Served by Pound Jesselton Mall Here are some photos from internet  Wagyu Beef Tomahawk Steaks  are essentially  ribeye steaks  with the bone left in and frenched (with the intercostal muscles removed), resulting in a classical and impressive presentation. Luscious and tender, these cuts are infused with that succulent marbling that gives  Wagyu beef  its amazing flavor and texture. So back to the question on price for that plate of  Wagyu Beef Tomahawk Steak, it was served at the price of RM700 before service tax.  https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/01/londons-10-most-expensive-dishes/4/