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New towns were planned for development in Pulau Ubin under Urban Redevelopment Authority(URA)'s Concept Plan 1991. The plan was later scrapped under Concept Plan 2001 to preserve the rustic nature and rich heritage of the island. The idea of recreational areas then replaced the initial plans to become the Pulau Ubin Recreational Area we see ...
The bike park is located around the fringe of a quarry in Pulau Ubin that was previously not occupied for any usage purpose. Ketam Quarry underwent a major rehabilitation project by National Parks Board (NParks), which transformed it into a green space fit for biking activities.
Pulau Ubin, also simply known as Ubin, is an island situated in the north east of Singapore, to the west of Pulau Tekong. The granite quarry used to be supported by a few thousand settlers on Pulau Ubin in the 1960s, but only about 40 villagers remained as of 2012. [ 1 ]
Pulau Ubin is adjacent to the harbour and is the location of one of few remaining undeveloped parts of Singapore that is rich in biodiversity. There have been spotting of crocodiles [5] and dugongs amongst other wildlife. Migratory birds have also been known to use the area as a stopover point for their flight.
Pulau Sekudu. Pulau Sekudu (Chinese: 青蛙岛), or Frog Island, is an islet located just off Chek Jawa on Pulau Ubin, Singapore. It lies in the Serangoon Harbour opposite Changi. Despite its proximity, it is only reachable by boat, even at low tides. One can see the islet directly opposite the Chek Jawa Visitor Centre.
Pulau Tekong, also known colloquially as Tekong or Tekong Island, is the second-largest of Singapore's outlying islands after Jurong Island. Tekong is located off Singapore's northeastern coast, east of Pulau Ubin. Since the 1990s, the island has been used by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and is generally restricted from public access.
[1] [2] On December 8, 2015, MCC merged with China Minmetals, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The company also owns MCC Holding SA in Switzerland and MCC Petroli AG. Dr. Luigi Forino Von Thyssen, the president and group CEO of their petroleum corporations, is a significant shareholder of MCC, owning more than 22%, and he is the ...
"Kusu" means "Tortoise Island" or "Turtle Island" in Hokkien (Chinese: 龟屿; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Ku-sū); the island is also known as Peak Island or Pulau Tembakul in Malay. During the lunar ninth month of every year, the Kusu Island pilgrimage attracts thousands of devotees who visit and worship at the Tua Pek Kong Temple. Besides the Chinese ...