FISH spa co-owned by actress Yeo Yann Yann has become the latest victim of the downturn.

Contacted by my paper yesterday, Yeo, who shot to fame starring in Singapore movie 881, said that Kampong Fish Therapy closed down last month 'because of poor business in the economic crisis'.

The abrupt closure of the Sixth Avenue shop has left some customers who had unused sessions from packages stranded. Executive officer Lynn Ng, 29, paid $1,000 in January for 50 new spa sessions.

She said: 'The spa asked me to buy a new package as my previous sessions were almost up. But last month, I called several times and nobody picked up.'

Desperate, she paid the shop a visit and found it closed. my paper also found it shut. Online complaints by angry customers have also emerged.

Mr Roland Ng, 45, who owns a pet shop next door, said that more than 10 people have come into his shop in the past month inquiring if the spa had folded.

Asked if customers had been notified about the spa's closure, Yeo said: 'I don't know, I'm not in charge of operations... It's something I have neglected as I'm busy with other work.'

She said that she would discuss the issue with fellow investors. Added Yeo: 'I don't think we want to set up a business, cheat you of your money and then run away.'

Its business profile, as registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority and sent by an irate customer to my paper, shows that the spa's holding company - Dr Fish - is still active.

Listed as shareholders are notable names like actress Irene Ang, vice-president of the entertainment and events division at Resorts World Sentosa Andrea Teo and French fashion photographer Olivier Henry.

DAWN TAY

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