tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post4983898206593035813..comments2024-02-19T20:37:52.018+08:00Comments on eastcoastlife: Kampong Buangkok, Last Village in Singapore - WSeastcoastlifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13578276762751929226noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-77839802210948312082009-04-19T12:33:00.000+08:002009-04-19T12:33:00.000+08:00can i ask some questions on the kampong?
how many ...can i ask some questions on the kampong?<br />how many houses are there in the kampong and are all of them occupied? and what is the tradition of the kampong? for eg, making those tradional kueh.<br />thanks!jynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-52025862834872173642009-04-08T03:09:00.000+08:002009-04-08T03:09:00.000+08:00How sad! I'm glad to read that it's at least is to...How sad! I'm glad to read that it's at least is to market price. Phew.Lifecruiserhttp://www.lifecruiser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-45029573353516289362009-04-07T13:48:00.000+08:002009-04-07T13:48:00.000+08:00i do hope the Singapore govt would reconsider pres...i do hope the Singapore govt would reconsider preserving some of the kampongs for the future generation to see and appreciate their heritage.Mariteshttp://marites1034.bravejournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-90051372925082159512009-04-07T06:57:00.000+08:002009-04-07T06:57:00.000+08:00BTW, thanks for visiting my PH entry. I didn't mak...BTW, thanks for visiting my PH entry. I didn't make the zebra clip. I just bought it at the mall. <BR/><BR/>Have a nice day.Heart of Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542152478039483575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-12368956812872321902009-04-07T06:45:00.000+08:002009-04-07T06:45:00.000+08:00It seems sad that the people have no choice but to...It seems sad that the people have no choice but to give up their homes but it must be for the benefit of the majority. I hope those people will have no problem relocating.Heart of Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542152478039483575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-38288633115731767902009-04-07T01:53:00.000+08:002009-04-07T01:53:00.000+08:00We still have those. I remember when I was younger...We still have those. I remember when I was younger, I would ask my mom to allow me to spend my summer vacations with relatives. ;)<BR/><BR/>Happy WS!lizahttp://mlizcochico.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-16837722100222754522009-04-07T01:30:00.000+08:002009-04-07T01:30:00.000+08:00Nice photos and write up of Kampong Lorong Buangko...Nice photos and write up of Kampong Lorong Buangkok !<BR/><BR/>I must plan to visit there soon before it goes down into history books .....<BR/><BR/>JH<BR/>http://www.photojournalist-tgh.tvJinghuihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18289847072830710881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-73756133281689872582009-04-06T22:20:00.000+08:002009-04-06T22:20:00.000+08:00This was an interesting look into the village. Loo...This was an interesting look into the village. Looks very pleasant.Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-21713463780083817822009-04-06T22:05:00.000+08:002009-04-06T22:05:00.000+08:00Thank you...Thank you...oceanskies79https://www.blogger.com/profile/15637499843542653266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-6957814268230297292009-04-06T22:01:00.000+08:002009-04-06T22:01:00.000+08:00since i live in a low rise house, i often wish am ...since i live in a low rise house, i often wish am staying in a high rise building. The highest i lived at was a 7th floor week-end and my bedroom was up in the 7th and i feel like am very much above the world. lol!<BR/><BR/>I hope this place will be preserved.Arlenehttp://sunshineleneforlife.com/2009/04/05/being-a-nanny-wkly-round-up/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-62624528746375610692009-04-06T21:25:00.000+08:002009-04-06T21:25:00.000+08:00that is so sad to hear about going to demolish and...that is so sad to hear about going to demolish and all. old ways are are much nicer than the present cause makes you feel so at home.Stev&EMzhttp://stevemzhemme.blogspot.com/2009/04/ws-making-easter-eggs.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-59973641344058984472009-04-06T20:15:00.000+08:002009-04-06T20:15:00.000+08:00That's really an interesting info, ECL! Have a ble...That's really an interesting info, ECL! Have a blessed week!SASSY MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12736667103408677536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-28485795755470366152009-04-06T19:24:00.000+08:002009-04-06T19:24:00.000+08:00stan,Try Yio Chi Kang Rd near the junction of Ang ...stan,<BR/>Try Yio Chi Kang Rd near the junction of Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, then Gerald Drive.eastcoastlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578276762751929226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-17048549443543722009-04-06T19:09:00.000+08:002009-04-06T19:09:00.000+08:00foongpc,We are reclaiming land. It's too costly to...foongpc,<BR/>We are reclaiming land. It's too costly to build land on the sea, our country is not as wealthy as Dubai.eastcoastlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578276762751929226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-27309481820161006082009-04-06T19:08:00.000+08:002009-04-06T19:08:00.000+08:00JL,This last kampong is set to go. Older buildings...JL,<BR/>This last kampong is set to go. <BR/><BR/>Older buildings in Singapore are also going for en bloc. <BR/><BR/>The Singapore Government is working hard towards achieving the target of 6.5 million population. It will do everything it can. Citizens have no say. :)eastcoastlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578276762751929226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-87783522738345829352009-04-06T19:04:00.000+08:002009-04-06T19:04:00.000+08:00Thank you, your health assistant for stopping by.Thank you, your health assistant for stopping by.eastcoastlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578276762751929226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-65094287247386495802009-04-06T19:03:00.000+08:002009-04-06T19:03:00.000+08:00LEon,... especially when the home was where you we...LEon,<BR/>... especially when the home was where you were born and grew up.eastcoastlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578276762751929226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-84383241779286681982009-04-06T19:02:00.000+08:002009-04-06T19:02:00.000+08:00dieselfire,The decision is final. Singaporeans and...dieselfire,<BR/>The decision is final. <BR/><BR/>Singaporeans and their kids can only see and experience a kampong life in Malaysia in future. My young nieces and nephews have no idea what a kampong is. :(eastcoastlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578276762751929226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-79355113479796051142009-04-06T18:49:00.000+08:002009-04-06T18:49:00.000+08:00Do you have a road where I can refer to to check o...Do you have a road where I can refer to to check out that nice area?stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04304616819323095062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-60936606131619507882009-04-06T15:27:00.000+08:002009-04-06T15:27:00.000+08:00Maybe Singapore should build more land on the sea ...Maybe Singapore should build more land on the sea like what they did in Dubai?foongpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592884550810521137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-45066282418033945012009-04-06T13:55:00.000+08:002009-04-06T13:55:00.000+08:00Hmmm, it's a pity that this village is the last on...Hmmm, it's a pity that this village is the last one standing, and probably won't be for long judging from what you say. I don't comment on other countries' affaris usually but I really wonder how far the --- government will go in the name of development, and just how far will they push your country's population.JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335029071346067494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-64723383894147513172009-04-06T13:50:00.000+08:002009-04-06T13:50:00.000+08:00very informative post, thanks for sharing it to us...very informative post, thanks for sharing it to us, continue your work, have a nice day!Ishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337398230299316675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-34078786844014951562009-04-06T13:43:00.000+08:002009-04-06T13:43:00.000+08:00It really sad when one being told to leave their h...It really sad when one being told to leave their homes...LEonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16294819890642127601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-5551220663868997992009-04-06T12:22:00.000+08:002009-04-06T12:22:00.000+08:00omg! I hope the government doesn't demolish the ka...omg! I hope the government doesn't demolish the kampong! It's part of heritage! <BR/><BR/>I kind of grew up in a kampong and I loved that it helped shape who I am today. <BR/><BR/>Singapore children should be able to visit the kampong and see how a close knit society live.dieselfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10048794924018729488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-75582641181922763702009-04-06T10:35:00.000+08:002009-04-06T10:35:00.000+08:00Dora,I stayed in Kampong Cheng San. Yes, I missed ...Dora,<BR/>I stayed in Kampong Cheng San. Yes, I missed those days and the helpful neighbours. Many of them were old and have passed away, I attended their funerals.eastcoastlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578276762751929226noreply@blogger.com