Pulau Ubin Essays

  • The Legend of Pulau Ubin near Singapore

    775 Words  | 2 Pages

    The Legend of Pulau Ubin The story I chose to consider was about one of the small islands that surround Singapore, Pulau Ubin. This is a small island whose main industries are mining and tourism, including trails for biking and hiking. The island has an interesting past, and as a result it now has many legends and myths revolving around it. During the occupation of the Singapore by the Japanese, it was said to be where they had brought soldiers to be tortured. That is a significant reason why

  • Land Reclamation Of Singapore: The Advantage Of Land In Singapore

    1833 Words  | 4 Pages

    A city with just a total of 712 square kilometres in size, Singapore’s physical constraints have made it a challenge to optimize the use of its scarce land area. Due to the issue of a shortage of land, Singapore has been reclaiming land from the sea since the beginning of its independent existence. The Population White Paper, published by the Ministry of National Development, has projected that Singapore could have a population of between 6.5 and 6.9 million by 2030 which requires 76,600 hectare