UNIQUE ISLANDER CONCERNS
During the PAP team’s walkabout, residents spoke about unique challenges such as wild monkeys stealing rambutans from their trees and the limited electricity generation capabilities on the island.
Some also hoped for new developments to help draw visitors back to the island.
Madam Ng Ngak Heng, who has lived on Pulau Ubin for 50 years, told CNA: “It is very quiet here these days. There’s not many visitors anymore. People go to other places for holiday, such as Malaysia.
“This kampung life is special, nowadays you can’t easily find it anymore,” the 75-year-old said in Mandarin.
Madam Ng, who runs a provision store on the island, also noted that there have been works done to pave the roads and make commuting smoother.
