Wan's Ubin Journal

来自 / 联合早报 文 / 黄伟曼 发布 / 2020年9月8日 3:30 AM 沙兹万记录乌敏岛故事有两年多时间，他希望除了认识自己的家族，也能透过各个渠道协助保留和重建乌敏岛的社区精神，当小岛的守护者。（受访者提供） 沙兹万的母亲是乌敏岛马来村的前村民，1989年搬到本岛居住。因为这段渊源，他从2018年开始透过社交媒体平台撰写“岛屿日志”，记录一些家族史和小故事。  过去两三个月，沙兹万相继接到两名乌敏岛长辈逝世的消息，近期报章又报道岛上一家脚踏车出租店已停业。这让他顿时感到记录乌敏岛故事的迫切感，因为就连看似远离瞬息万变世界的纯朴小岛，也无法阻挡一些改变。 沙兹万（Syazwan Majid，23岁）的母亲是乌敏岛马来村的前村民，1989年搬到本岛居住。因为这段渊源，他从2018年开始透过社交媒体平台撰写“岛屿日志”（Wan's Ubin Journal），从记录一些家族史和小故事开始，重新认识长辈熟悉的这个地方，也因此认识了岛上的村民和前村民。 沙兹万指出，在冠病阻断措施期间，他听闻自己认识的一名前村民病逝。上个月底，乌敏岛马来村里大家都熟悉、亲如他祖母的另一名村民“Nenek Piah”也过世，享年78岁。他在日志中回忆说，他今年6月开斋节才与她透过视讯通话，两人还相约要尽快见面，没想到这个承诺无法实现。 他说：“她是多么善良、亲切和温柔的奶奶。乌敏岛失去了一颗宝石。” 沙兹万记录乌敏岛故事有两年多时间，他希望除了认识自己的家族，也能透过各个渠道协助保留和重建乌敏岛的社区精神，当小岛的守护者。在阻断措施结束后，他依旧每周涉足乌敏岛，也透过直播给网民介绍乌敏岛的甘榜和特色建筑。 今年“乌敏岛日”因疫情无法举报大规模活动，但沙兹万将在本月12日和26日上午10时至下午1时在Wan's Ubin Journal的面簿页面开直播，并将分享马来甘榜双溪榴梿的故事。 - Read this news article straight from the source here . May Pulau Ubin thrive again, with its people in its heart. ════ ⋆★⋆ ════ Follow WUJ on social media! Facebook https://www.facebook...

Photo: Facebook/ Outward Bound Singapore SINGAPORE: Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) camps on Pulau Ubin will be used as a quarantine facility as part of measures to deal with the Wuhan virus, the Ministry of National Development (MND) said on Tuesday (Jan 28). In response to CNA queries, an MND spokesperson said the Government will ensure that anyone who has been served with a quarantine order will be housed in "appropriate locations". "In addition to selected chalets and university hostels, OBS camps in Pulau Ubin have also been identified as a Government Quarantine Facility (GQF)," the spokesperson added. The camps will undergo a "thorough cleaning process", in accordance with guidelines from the Ministry of Health, to make sure they are safe to stay in. "As people staying at the GQFs are not supposed to come into contact with others, this eliminates the possibility of the spread of virus through person-to-person contact," ...

By Melody Zaccheus (Nov 24th, 2019) Sisters Goh Xin Eng (left), 69, and Goh Guat Lai, 63, looking at old photos pasted on the wall of the first storey of the Pulau Ubin building where they run the Sin Lam Huat eatery that was first opened and operated by their parents. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG Pulau Ubin's town centre boasts a second-generation eatery that has become a beloved makan (eating) spot for some of the National Parks Board (NParks) staff attached to the island, as well as cyclists, fishing enthusiasts and other day-trippers. The Sin Lam Huat coffee shop's home-style dishes, served up in generous portions, has made the cheerful joint a favourite stop on any visit to the island. It is run by sisters Goh Xin Eng, 69, and Goh Guat Lai, 63, who are often mistaken for twins. Their parents started the business about 60 years ago after migrating from Hainan, China. They planted roots in Ubin and had four children. The ageing two-storey structure is...

By: Melody Zaccheus, Housing and Heritage Correspondent (Nov 24th, 2019) Pulau Ubin's kampung landscape is being given a boost with moves underway by the National Parks Board (NParks) to restore seven homes and an old coffee shop in its town centre. The project kicked off last month and is addressing problems such as leaking roofs, damaged floorboards and broken windows. In some cases - such as house no. 239 in Jalan Endut Senin - the structures will be given a top-to-toe restoration in what is the first major initiative by NParks to maintain occupied homes on the island. The exterior of house No. 239 at Jalan Endut Senin after restoration works.ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG Six of the seven long-term occupants of the homes have died over the past year or so with their next of kin in the process of taking over the tenancies. For instance, the former occupant of No. 239 was Mr Tan Leong Kiat, who died at age 89 in May last year. His son, ice-kachang hawke...

The following newspaper article is in Bahasa Melayu. For an English translation where this post was based on, please click here . Encik Syazwan (berduduk di hadapan, kedua dari kiri) semasa pembersihan kampung bulanan yang dianjurkannya. Kemeriahan begitu terasa apabila anak-anak bandar dapat berkunjung ke kampung. Foto oleh Majulah Community ***NOTIS: Terdapat beberapa percanggahan di dalam artikel ini, seperti orang lain digambarkan sebagai diri saya dan juga perkataan-perkataan yang tidak begitu setaraf pengunaannya. Oleh sedemikian, artikel ini telah disuntingkan oleh saya demi menyampaikan akhbar yang tepat dan benar.*** SEBAGAI seorang kanak-kanak, Encik Syazwan Majid tidak dihiburkan dengan cerita-cerita dongeng atau lagu kanak-kanak. Sebaliknya, ibu beliau akan menceritakan kisah tentang kehidupan kampung di Pulau Ubin, di mana beliau dibesarkan. Kisah-kisah itu dulunya 'agak menjengkelkan' pemuda yang berusia 22 tahun ini. Pada waktu itu, bel...

By: Caryn Tan (Aug 5th, 2019) Photo courtesy of STOMP Stomper Anonymous was fishing at Pulau Ubin on August 1 (Thursday) in the evening when he noticed a fire break out at a nearby fish farm’s accommodation area. He shared photos with Stomp of the fire that was raging with black smoke billowing from it. In response to a Stomp query, the Singapore Civil Defence Force said: “SCDF was alerted to a fire at a coastal fish farm in the waters of the north of Pulau Ubin on August 1 at about 6.55pm.  “The fire involved a fish farms’ accommodation area and was extinguished with a water monitor from SCDF’s rapid response fire vessel.  “There was no reported injuries and the cause of fire is under investigation.”  Photo courtesy of STOMP Source:  https://stomp.straitstimes.com/singapore-seen/fire-breaks-out-at-pulau-ubins-fish-farm-accommodation Read more news articles in the " Ubin In The News " series! May Pulau Ubin thrive again, with its...

By: Ashley Tan (Jul 17, 2019) If there’s one food that unites Singaporeans, it’s durians. However, it appears the king of fruits has been causing conflict between mainland Singaporeans and residents of Pulau Ubin, an island considered to be the ‘last kampung’ of Singapore. The best durians are apparently on Ubin Recently on July 14, 2019, a Singaporean by the name of Nor Syazwan Bin Abdul Majid, who calls himself Wan, shared on his online blog the troubles Ubin residents experience during the durian season. Wan’s grandparents were residents of one of Ubin’s kampungs, and he considers himself a “descendant of the Ubin community”. According to Wan, the best durians can be found on the island, and are known to be the most “tender, creamiest and flavourful” of all. Another Straits Times (ST) article on June 8 stated the durians on Ubin were reportedly popular as they were organic, with no pesticides added. Wan’s mother had also shared several tales of how sh...

This news article has been translated into English for your reading pleasure. If you would like to read this article in its original form in Bahasa Indonesia, you may read it here . Photo courtesy of Honeycombers.com By PUTRI LARASATI ANGGIAWAN (Jul 11, 2019) TRIBUNBATAM.id - When on vacation to Singapore, most people will immediately hunt for pictures at the Merlion Park to capture the moment with the Singapore icon. For those of you who are bored and want to try a tourist destination in Singapore with a another atmosphere, Pulau Ubin can be your choice. If you want to go to Pulau Ubin, you can go through the Changi Point Ferry Terminal without taking a long time. Pulau Ubin is very different from mainland Singapore because there are still many wild forests, wandering animals, hilly meadows, glass-clear lakes and rows of ancient traditional houses. Yes, Pulau Ubin is supported by silence that is suitable for those of you who want to take a break from the r...

This news article is published in Bahasa Indonesia. However, if you'd like to read this in the English language, you may do so by clicking here . Photo courtesy of Honeycombers.com Oleh PUTRI LARASATI ANGGIAWAN (Jul 11, 2019) TRIBUNBATAM.id - Ketika berlibur ke Singapura, kebanyakan orang akan langsung memburu berfoto di Merlion Park untuk mengabadikan moment bersama ikon Singapura. Untuk anda yang bosan dan ingin mencoba destinasi wisata di Singapura dengan suasana lain, Pulau Ubin bisa jadi pilihannya. Jika anda ingin pergi ke Pulau Ubin, bisa melalui Terminal Feri Changi Point tanpa membutuhkan waktu yang panjang. Pulau Ubin sangat berbeda dari Pulau Singapura, karena masih banyak hutan liar, hewan berkeliaran, padang rumput berbukit, danau sejernih kaca dan deretan rumah kuno. Ya, Pulau Ubin didukung oleh keheningan yang cocok bagi kamu yang ingin beristirahat dari rutinitas. Menurut legenda, Pulau Ubin terbentuk ketika seekor gajah, babi, dan katak berusa...

By FELICIA CHOO (Jun 30, 2019) An artist’s impression of the new wetland platforms at Pekan Quarry, which will have nesting structures for herons. PHOTO: NATIONAL PARKS BOARD SINGAPORE - Bird enthusiasts and nature lovers will soon have more to enjoy in Pulau Ubin, where floating wetlands will be vastly expanded to provide more habitats for various species of migratory birds. The mangroves at abandoned aquaculture ponds in the south-eastern part of the island will also be restored. These are part of plans announced by the National Parks Board (NParks) yesterday, which will also include improved accessibility to Pulau Ubin for wheelchair users. Starting next month, the floating mats in Pekan Quarry will be combined with hexagon-shaped modules developed by the Housing Board, so that the wetlands will have organic and natural shapes. The floating modules are able to withstand loads of up to 80kg each, so that nesting structures can be incorporated for herons. ...

By FELICIA CHOO (Jun 29, 2019) Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee with Mr Albert Liu, from the Accessible Ubin team, who is holding an artist's rendering of a ramp for wheelchair users on June 29, 2019.ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY SINGAPORE - Bird enthusiasts and nature lovers will soon have more to enjoy in Pulau Ubin, where floating wetlands will be vastly expanded to provide more habitats for various species of migratory birds. The mangroves at abandoned aquaculture ponds in the south-eastern part of the island will also be restored. These are part of plans announced by the National Parks Board (NParks) on Saturday, which will also see improved accessibility to Pulau Ubin for wheelchair users. Starting next month, the floating mats in Pekan Quarry will be combined with hexagon-shaped modules developed by the Housing and Development Board (HDB) so that the wetlands will have organic and natural shapes. The floating modules are able to withsta...

Hi all, Recently I've been featured in the third installment of Ubin Tides, a biannual e-newsletter that highlights on the activities and the latest buzz on Pulau Ubin by NParks. I am very happy to share with you what I had to say in there! -- Hi Ubin Residents! I am a descendant of the Ubin community, the grandchild of Awang Minyak of Kampong Surau. Since I found my grandparents' house in April 2018, I have been returning often to learn more about our island and sharing my experiences on my blog, Wan's Ubin Journal. While there are fewer kampongs today than in the past, one thing remains - the strong kampong spirit within the Ubin community. To celebrate this, I organised a simple mini Balik Kampong event for former Ubin residents of the Malay community last November as a way of thanking them for reconnecting me to my roots. Former residents brought along old photos to reminisce about the good old days. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Cheng Members of t...

SYAZWAN MAJID Pulau Ubin's custodian By: Tay Suan Chiang (5 Jul 19) As a child, Syazwan Majid wasn’t entertained with fairy tales or nursery rhymes. Instead, his mother would tell him stories about kampung life in Pulau Ubin, where she grew up. The stories used to irk the now 22-year-old who failed to see the relevance “given how I was growing up in modern Singapore in the 2000s.” But as he grew older, he began to appreciate his mum’s nostalgic pining for kampung life. His mum, Noorriah Sulong, lived on Pulau Ubin for over 30 years before moving to the mainland in 1989. During the school holidays, the family made day trips to Pulau Ubin, when she would rent a tandem bicycle, and they would have a picnic by Chek Jawa before visiting former neighbours. “It was mum’s vision of a kampung being her true home that sparked in me a desire to find this joy that she missed,” says Mr Syazwan, who made more frequent visits to the island in the last few years to le...