focus ubin survey highlights
Oct-Dec 04 | Jan-Mar 05 | Apr-Jun 05 | Jul-Nov 05

About 10 people dropped by per month to share their thoughts about ubin. Thank you! Every comment can make a difference.

Here's highlights of what they shared:

What I find unique about Ubin

i had my obs course there...n there are the natural structures in ubin that u'll never see in Singapore. during my obs course, i went star gazing in the night while on duty...n that was the best sky i've ever seen, never can be seen in singapore - coz the stars are either being blocked out by the tall buildings, or the lights cover them up.

i think that pulau ubin is unique bcos it is a place that is not fully developed.unlike the main island. it is oso a great place for cyclist as well as extreme hiker. National police cadet corp(NPCC) oso hav their campsite there . it create a oportunity for their cadets 2 learn different skills . in pulau ubin , there is oso a chalet for those who like to enjoy outdoor activity

its more natural and we can feel what is it to feel like in the wild. i'm a npcc cadet and i went there quite a lot...even in obs i went there too. i think its great to have all the nature life.

The wild nature(in the process of destruction) and the relaxing lifestyle of Ubinites

The kampong houses, the wayang stage, the community centre, everything! It's so different from the mainland.

A part of Singapore's history that is priceless. Nature's own integtrated resort.

It has a nice "kampung" feeling that you can't find on mainland S'pore anymore. Being an off shore island, it offers different flora and fauna in their natural environment. Chek Jawa is another distinctively unique part of Ubin that you can replicate anywhere else.

I can say that Ubin is "uniquely Singapore" as compared to other man-made features of our island nation. A juxtaposition to our hectic life concrete jungle of Singapore mainland, she is a beauty waiting for us to explore.

My hopes for Ubin

I hope that it will remain as it is. All the money in the world cannot recover it after it has been demolished. It reflects our heritage and should be kept for future generations.

I think it's important that Pulau Ubin remains untouched so that we have an island that allows Singaporeans an authentic retreat into a place we can identify as our own.

to remain untouched by technology and its effects. and hope that nparks will not block off tracks and keep tar roads to a min. dirt tracks are what ppl are looking for.

Buid a bridge link singapore to pulau ubin,buid house,shop,restaurant. buid chalet,camping area,buid more sea spot area.like sentosa a tour place for everyone.

To be kept as natural as it can be, and not to be commercialise as the next Sentosa.

Ubin must not become the 2nd East coast park or Sentosa. Man-made features should only come in when there is a real need taking into consideration the fact that a trip to ubin is about nature and not about to a resort island.

The place should not have too many man-made structures in the forest. Its a great feeling for explorers and adventurers to explre the insland and stay close to nature. The mud tracks should be remain as no one can really have a taste of outdoor life if they do not get dirty.

its natural environment will be continued to be preserved..as it is a good place n cheaper way for sporeans to escape from the hectic life on mainland n enjoy a day in a calm natural landscape..more sports activities held on and around the waters of the island eg.hiking n kayaking..

Enough with the upgrades. Enough resorts, and urban looking buildings like OBS and the NPCC campsite. They stick out like a sore thumb. If people are not happy with the facilities being too basic, they can always go to Sentosa.

I hope that the boardwalk & tower will NOT be build as I suspect much of the eco systems in Chek Jawa will be destroyed or damaged by the construction.

The help this island needs is to pick up litter left by irresponsible visitors.

An incident to ponder:
I was with my friends waiting for the boatride back to the mainland when I witnessed a young father teaching his son a twisted natural history lesson. Having spotted crabs on the exposed sea rocks next to the jetty and telling them that crabs are scavengers. He allowed and encouraged his son to feed the crabs by throwing his chips and tissue paper to them adding to the huge amount of litter already present by these inconsiderate people. How can thee young ever learn when the adults lead them down the wrong road. My firnds did chided the father for his bad example but he was nonchalent and proud that he brought his family on a nature trip.

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