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It is shocking to hear that our small island republic has hit a population of 5 over million and still growing.
These small nation is not meant to hold such a collasal figure of 5 miliion plus.
With human expansion, comes more cars on the roads, overloaded buses and trains.
Moving around Singapore becomes a very difficult thing - be it at the wheel or being stuffed like sardines in public transport.
We were in the past blessed with many off-shore islands where many people use to reside. Sadly many of these iddylic isles have been reclaimed with sand and formed into a big island (Jurong). This too is a restricted island where certain types of industries are situated.
I am told that far-flung St John's, Lazarus and Sisters Islands are ear-marked for development projects for the filthy rich and famous. Not for poor peasants like us...
Closer to us was Pulau Tekong. This too has become an army training area.
and hence Restricted too.
This leaves us with Pulau Hantu and Ubin.
May I suggest, that un-employed senior citizens, who are currently leading a "stuffy" existence in mainland Singapore be allowed (just like the rich and famous) to purchase a small peice of land on lease-hold (say 10 years for a start) and allowed to reside on Pulau Ubin and Pulau Hantu.
The advantages are many:-
Firstly, the very presence of such people on these islands would become a deterence for illegal immigrants to land there.
Secondly, the senior citizens can lead a life on the islands away from the hustle and bustle of mainland Singapore.
Thirdly, the open and wooded area will contribute to their good health, and
Finally, their children and grandchildren can pay them a visit on week-ends and the bond between the family can be further strengthened. Living togather with children can at times lead to misunderstandings. "Lebih Jauh Lebih Baik" - The Further The Better. Like the saying, "Absence Make The Heart Grow Fonder".
I seek your views. Thank you.
These small nation is not meant to hold such a collasal figure of 5 miliion plus.
With human expansion, comes more cars on the roads, overloaded buses and trains.
Moving around Singapore becomes a very difficult thing - be it at the wheel or being stuffed like sardines in public transport.
We were in the past blessed with many off-shore islands where many people use to reside. Sadly many of these iddylic isles have been reclaimed with sand and formed into a big island (Jurong). This too is a restricted island where certain types of industries are situated.
I am told that far-flung St John's, Lazarus and Sisters Islands are ear-marked for development projects for the filthy rich and famous. Not for poor peasants like us...
Closer to us was Pulau Tekong. This too has become an army training area.
and hence Restricted too.
This leaves us with Pulau Hantu and Ubin.
May I suggest, that un-employed senior citizens, who are currently leading a "stuffy" existence in mainland Singapore be allowed (just like the rich and famous) to purchase a small peice of land on lease-hold (say 10 years for a start) and allowed to reside on Pulau Ubin and Pulau Hantu.
The advantages are many:-
Firstly, the very presence of such people on these islands would become a deterence for illegal immigrants to land there.
Secondly, the senior citizens can lead a life on the islands away from the hustle and bustle of mainland Singapore.
Thirdly, the open and wooded area will contribute to their good health, and
Finally, their children and grandchildren can pay them a visit on week-ends and the bond between the family can be further strengthened. Living togather with children can at times lead to misunderstandings. "Lebih Jauh Lebih Baik" - The Further The Better. Like the saying, "Absence Make The Heart Grow Fonder".
I seek your views. Thank you.
