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UPSET with what they think are the bad apples among them, a few renowned fengshui masters here have formed an association to set a professional code of practice.

Geomancer Tan Khoon Yong, who is one of three vice-presidents of the two-year-old International Feng Shui Association (IFSA), said: 'One of the association's main objectives is to forge the standard of the profession by approving accreditation only to those who have passed the stringent checks imposed by our committee.'

Agreeing with him was MrVincent Koh, who founded the Singapore Feng Shui Centre in 1997.

He has been teaching Basic Science of Feng Shui at Singapore Polytechnic since 1998.

STRICT PROCESS

Mr Koh, 59, the IFSA's honorary treasurer, said: 'The selection process is conducted strictly; different grades are awarded depending on the practitioner's experience.'

But, until the young IFSA gains a firmer foothold in Singapore, the fengshui masters felt that the public should take note of some basic tips when seeking fengshui consultations.

Start by doing your research. MrKoh said: 'A good practitioner does not go around saying he is good. Ask for referrals.'

It may not be necessary to pay top dollar for consultation, but be wary of those who charge 'reasonable fees', for you can end up paying more for 'supposed necessary auspicious items', MrTan cautioned.

Geomancer Adelina Pang, 40, also an IFSA member, said: 'Giving the practice a bad name are the ones who sell all kinds of things. Fengshui is not just about selling auspicious items.'

Also, fengshui masters are no psychics or magicians.

Mr Koh said: 'The geomancer must visit the premise that's to be assessed.'

Mr Tan added: 'And his job does not stop there.

'He has to visit again after the recommended work is completed to ensure that everything is aligned accordingly.'

When clients approach Mr Koh with a health issue, his first question is always: Have you consulted a doctor?

He said: 'In life-threatening situations, I tell my clients honestly there is nothing I can do to prolong the person's life.

'I can only help to reduce his suffering by working on the fengshui elements of his home.'

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astrea

this is a good move... cuz i know that some feng shui masters are really good...

icetea

some r real gd n some r fake..n its hard to noe who is gd..so its gd tis way..or the bad apples will cause ppl to not trust in Fengshui anymore..:biggrin4:

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genzo2106

well even if the fengshui master is good and recommended by many, i think there's no harm in getting a second opinion. Though you may have to pay more, but you will be the one who will affected in the end, not the geomancers.

applepie

I agree. We have to judge whether to believe fengshui master or not.

countrybee

good, it will bring some faith back into this industry...

Finale

should look for other peop so that its safer..