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Sarawak consists of a flat and swampy coastal area and steepy undulating
hills in the interior. The coastal plains comprise deep peat and muck soils,
and at various points along the coast “raised beaches” occur some distance
inland from the coastline.
LAND RESOURCES
Tropical Rain Forest occupies less than 60 % of Malaysia’s land area
and these are found mainly in the hills and mountains. The potential areas
suitable for crop development based on schematic reconnaissance soil
surveys total 4,010,933 ha are under cultivation. The major soils of
Malaysia include acrisols, ferralsols, fluvisols, gleysols, luvisols, nitosols,
lithosols, regosols, combisols and histosols. The most extensive are
lithosols, regosols and combisols which occupy 58 % of the land area.
These include the shallow soils of the highlands, most of which are not
utilised for agriculture, and the regosols of the alluvial plains. The acrisols
and the ferralsols make up the major agricultural soils of the country. The
fluvisols and gleysols are important in that they are being extensively
cultivated with rice.
Most of the sedentary soils with topography up to 20° slopes are cultivated
with perennial crops such as rubber, oil palm, cocoa, spices and fruit tree.
Peat and organic soils cover approximately 2,700,000 ha. Only a small
proportion has been developed for agriculture due to several serious
physical and chemical limitations of the soils. Presently, pineapple is the
only crop which is recommended for extensive cultivation on peat, although
rubber, oil palm, coconut and coffee have also been planted on peat soils
but yields of these crops are often poor. Peat with depth greater than 1.5 m
is considered unsuitable for tree crops. Part of the country is covered by
‘bris’ soils. These soils are derived from marine sands and have extremely
low inherent soil fertility. Coconut, cashew and fruits are grown on the
soils, and with some supplementary irrigation tobacco, groundnut,
vegetables and watermelon are also cultivated. When economical methods
to ameliorate the soils are available they could become potential areas for
future agricultural development.
IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE METHODS USED
Paddy is the only crop for which extensive irrigation facilities are provided.
The method of irrigation is basically basin irrigation where small ridges
surround individual lots in which paddy is grown in a depth of standing
water. The total area covered by irrigation is currently 660,000 ha out of
which 609,000 ha are double cropped. A number of small farms use furrow
and sprinkler irrigation vegetables and tobacco, but these areas are too
small. Figure 1 shows a water wheel used for irrigating small paddy fields.
Figure 1. Showing a water wheel – An indigenous method of raising water from
streams for irrigation of small paddy areas.
GROWING FACTORS
Generally, the rise of bakery products consumption in
Malaysia is in line with the population’s growing affluence.
However, the increased demand for bread is due to several
other factors. The main factor is that bread makes quite a
similar diet with rice; both are high in carbohydrate and
protein contents, 83 % and 90 % carbohydrates and 13 %
and 8 % protein, respectively (Anon., 2004b). This suited
the eating patterns of people from a hot and humid region
where high caloric food is needed for energy spared as
perspiration. Rice is the traditional meal for every family but
it is a meal that needs to go with dishes prepared
separately. Dish preparation is time consuming and could
be a hassle for some modern families. Thus, bread, which
provides equivalent balanced diet, comes quite handy
whence a quick meal is favored. It is not surprising that
bread has become the most popular food for breakfast in
families. Bread is also beginning to be enjoyed during lunch
among the working groups when the hot sun in mid
afternoon discourages taking rice or noodle lunch. Breads,
spread with butter or jam for breakfast and sandwich
lunches are beginning to take over the traditional meals
prepared with rice or noodles. The roads in Malaysia have
improved tremendously in the late 10 years with new
expressways being built, opening of major roads to villages
and widening of existing trunk roads. This has enabled a
wider distribution of bakery products within the whole
country, from cities to rural areas. In the past, bakery
product supplies are quite localized as in consumers are
confined to products from the local bakeshops in the areas
that they live. With a better road system, bread products
from bakery factory located in the cities are transported
efficiently to convenience stores, standard grocers,
supermarkets, mini-markets and petrol station stores. For example, a
bread factory in Malaysia, the Stanson Bakeries, has 250 trucks plying the
peninsula’s North-South expressway 24 hours a day, to reach their outlets
overnight, on a daily basis. Their strong distribution network has enabled
the company to supply more than 8000 retail outlets throughout the country
(Dhesi, 2004). The North-South expressway, spanning 890 km connecting
the Thai and Singapore borders, opened in 1994, has help to shorten the
travelling time by half.
The bread industry in Malaysia is vibrant in meeting customer’s
demand of various types of products. Gardenia Bakeries, for example,
produces a variety of tasty bread products such as the Toast’ems (sliced
bread filled with fibrous fruit and grains) and convenient savory snacks
such as Gardenia Twiggies, Gardenia Muffins, Squiggles, Fun-in-a-Bun
and Fluffy Bun besides its most popular sandwich loaves. A wide range of
choices makes bread a popular food and affordable for people of all ages
and incomes. The capability of the bread industry to catch up and cope with
the consumers’ ever changing demands has helped the bread industry to
expand. The emphasis now is on health bread. Gardenia Bakeries recently
introduced their health bread, the Gardenia Break
thru, which has low glycaemic index, more protein and fibre and less
calories and carbohydrates shortly after their rival Stanson Bakeries (High 5
range of products) announced their official acquisition of licensee for the
manufacture and distribution of Roman Meal breads from The Roman Meal
Company in the US (best known globally for their nutritional and health
bread over the century) in October 2004. Despite the competitiveness in
bread products, observations showed that customers are more inclined to
choose products according to their affordability. Some may choose to buy a
standard loaf while others might buy the high priced health bread from the
same outlets.
Media influence, both externally and internally plays a small role in the
increasing bread consumption in Malaysia. The western culture has been
regarded worthy to adopt by some in Asian countries, and therefore tend to
pick up western living styles. This includes eating and serving bread. Local
bread companies in Malaysia also spend a large amount of money in
advertising their brands and products.
A bread bakery plant
A wide range of bread products available in a
petrol station store
CURRENT PLAYERS
AWARENESS
The exposure on bread products and its sources and uses has come to a high
level in the society. People learn to appreciate bread products and some will
not hesitate to spend to get the bread of their choice. Baking used to be a
skill learned through apprenticeship but today, there are specialized baking
schools that provide short courses, certificates and even diplomas in
Malaysia. The Malaysian Institute of Baking (MIB) was approved in
January 2003 by the Ministry of Education of Malaysia to conduct courses
in baking. Private college, such as the Flamingo Institute also provides
professional baking courses. These courses are learning opportunities for
people from differing backgrounds including people thinking of bread
business; job seekers and also health conscious housewives who wish to
prepare fresh bread for their families.
CONCLUSION
With an enormous floor size, High 5 Bread Town is an attraction which caters
to visitors of all ages, promising a time of fun, excitement and learning for the
whole family. Being one of the latest tourist attraction in Malaysia which
embrace and incorporate only the best museum state of the art technology
system, High 5 Bread Town offer our guest a touted as the "a walkthrough on
the history of bread" with emphasis on bread development timeline, it is
definitely a "must see" to experience it!
The Story Behind A Loaf Of Bread
Bread, in one form or another, has been one of the principal forms of food for
man from earliest times. When ancient man discovered a food which would
keep through the winter months, and could be multiplied in the summer, it could
be said that civilization began. He might have a reasonably safe store of food to
carry him over, which would give him time to develop other useful skills
besides hunting, fishing and cattle-herding.
Egyptian
The trade of the baker, then, is one of the oldest crafts in
the world. Loaves and rolls have been found in ancient
Egyptian tombs by archeologists. Wheat has been found
in pits where human settlements flourished 8,000 years
ago. At High 5 Bread Town Egyptian galleries you can
see replica loaves which were made and baked over
5,000 years ago. Also on display are grains of wheat
ripened in those ancient summers under the Pharaohs.
Ancient Egyptian word-pictures, or hieroglyphs,
concerning bread are also on display.
Iron Age
Further back, in the Stone Age, people made solid cakes
from stone-crushed barley and wheat. Millstones called
querns are user for grinding corn has been found in
archeological findings that are thought to be 3,000 years
old. The ability to sow and reap cereals may be one of the
chief causes which led man to dwell in communities, rather
than to live a wandering life hunting and herding cattle.
Ancient Roman
The ancient Greeks and Romans knew bread for a staple
food, even in those days’ people argued whether white or
brown bread was best. The Romans enjoyed several kinds
of bread, with interesting names. There was oyster bread
(to be eaten with oysters); 'artolaganus' or cakecread;
'speusticus' or 'hurry bread'. There was over bread, tin
bread, Parthian bread. There were rich breads made with
milk, eggs and butter, but these of course, were only for
the wealthy and privileged people.
Vikings
The Vikings, or the Scandinavians, are among the first to
use rye make bread!! But the viking's bread are hard and
unleavened because they don't use yeast. For ease of
storage, the Vikings made a hole in the centre of the bread,
so they can be threaded through tent poles.
Georgian & Victorian Times
Visitors would also be greeted by the
"Earl of Sandwich". Millers everywhere
continued to use the ancient method of
wind and watermills, except for a few
progressive men. In the middle of the
nineteenth century, a Swiss engineer
invented a new type of mill; abandoning
the use of the stone mill-wheels, he
designed rollers made of steel which
operated one above the other. It was
called the reduction roller-milling system,
and these machines soon became
accepted all over Europe and in Britain.
Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution reduced farm acreage. This,
together with the invention of the roller-milling system,
meant that for the first time in history, whiter flour (and
therefore bread) could be produced at a price which brought
it within the reach of everyone - not just the rich.
Time Tunnel
Amaze by the future of bread design at the Time Tunnel
attraction. Where people will have a glimpse of bread of
the future, still a concept at this point of time, but
development as already underway. The time tunnel will
especially appeal to young children with its attractive
lightings.
Skywalk
Leisurely stroll through our 880 feet Skywalk where you'll
be exposed to the finer point of bread making production
from the beginning of the process right till the end before
your very own eyes!! The largest stand-alone bakery plant
in SEA, the state-of-the-art High 5 bread plant is capable of
churning out thousands of bread in minutes.
Machinery Museum
Admire with awe the wonderful bakery machine of the
past which are displayed at our Machine Museum and
many more. All the machines in the museum have served
their time well, and now are reting permanently in the
museum, lookout for the founder machine, as it is a
machine very much ahead of it's time with it's 3-gear
pulley system.
Shopping at High 5 Bread Town Retail Outlet!
Your experience with High 5 Bread Town would not be
complete without visiting our retails outlet. Here, you will
find fresh baked High 5 quality products such High Bread,
cream roll and Roman Meal bread. Try our famous Silver
Bird delicious, scrumptious & tantalizing mouth watering
cake product and enjoy and pamper yourselves to your
likings. All products at a discounted price!!! Better still.
Bring some home as souvenirs for your friends and families.
The first of its kind in the world, the High 5 Bread Town takes you into a
fascinating world of bread-making that spans more than 5,000 years. The
history of bread is told in colourful murals and interactive displays to give
you a lively, hands-on experience. The delicious aroma of oven-fresh bread
adds an authentic touch that makes your visit to High 5 Bread Town an
unforgettable experience.
Bread-making In Yesteryear
Watch how bread making evolved
through history. From the ancient Egypt
through to the Iron Age, the Roman and
Viking periods, right through the
Industrial Revolution to the present day.
Every era offers its own improvements
in terms of grain quality, the milling
and baking process, and the shape and
texture of bread. You'll discover it all
here.
Meet The Earl of Sanwich
A prominent member of Georgian
society, he was THE MAN credited
with introducing the sanwich as we
know it today! All because he never
had time to sit down to a proper meal!
Leisurely Elevated 880 Feet Skywalk
Factory Tour
What's more, your High 5 Bread Town
visit also includes a fascinating factory
tour. Enjoy an expansive overview of the
largest stand-alone bakery plant in
Southeast Asia in the present day. Stroll
leisurely on an elevated walkway
measuring 880 feet while you're shown the
finer points of bread-making using state-
of-the-art technology.
Olden Day Bread Shop
Browse around an olden day bread shop
and take note of the different types of
bread from around the world. Compare
that to the bread you are familiar with
now. Can you spot any differences?
Larger-Than-Life Bread Making
Equipment
You'll be mesmerized by larger-than-life
bread making equipments like mixer and
oven, among others. Imagine how much
bread was made and consumes in history!
Thrilling Time Tunnel
An exhilarating and electrifying
experience that transport you to
modern times in what seems like an
instant. Don't blink!
Bread-Making Antiques
You'll have a rare opportunity to see
valuable antique bread-making equipment
that has never been exhibited before. The
first of these is the Founder Machine,
designed by our company's founder, the
late Mr. Tan Chin Suan in the 60's.
ROYAL SELANGOR
About Us
Always staying ahead of the curve, the company has a strong design team
that creates new collections yearly. In delivering a wider selection to its
customers, Royal Selangor also collaborates with international talents such
as Erik Magnussen and Nick Munro, who have designed new collections
infused with their creative hallmarks.
This must-see destination in Malaysia won the 2005 Best ASEAN New
Tourist Attraction Award from the ASEAN Tourism Association and Best
Tourist Attraction Award 2004 (national identity/ heritage category) from
Tourism Malaysia.
Visitor Centre
Malaysia is home to the world’s finest pewter and Royal Selangor is its
most well known name. Visitors to the country often include the Royal
Selangor factory in their travel plans and with the completion of its new
ultra modern Visitor Centre, a visit will be even more fascinating.
The tour begins at the Gallery. Learn about the company’s pioneering past
and its transformation to a world-class company. It’s fascinating Pewter
Museum and astonishing two-storey high replica of the PETRONAS Twin
Towers created out of 7,062 pewter tankards will delight you. To further
excite your senses, there are interactive exhibits at the Chamber of Chimes,
Hall of Finishes and Giant Weighing Scale. Computer buffs may want to
check out the Game Port that has specially designed games.
The Factory Tour shows you ‘live’ the different pewter production
processes - casting, filing, polishing, soldering, hammering and engraving,
as well as the intricacies of making Selberan’s fine jewellery. The tour ends
at the Retail Store where a wide selection of Royal Selangor pewter,
sterling silver by Comyns and precious jewellery by Selberan’s can be
purchased.
The Royal Selangor ‘School of Hard Knocks’, is an entertaining hour-long
pewtersmithing workshop where for a small fee participants are taught to
create their own pewter dish using traditional tools and methods.
Experience Pewter making
For centuries before Sir Stamford Raffles of the British East India
Company acquired it from the Sultan of Johor in 1819, Singapore had been
virtually abandoned. However, within decades of the change of ownership,
in a historical echo of its role today, Singapore is tiny and has no natural
resources apart from a good harbor. Even so, Singapore became the main
commercial and strategic center for the region. In 1867, it became a British
Crown Colony and housed one of the UK’s most important naval bases.
This status remained unchanged until 1942 when the Japanese army swept
down through Malaya and occupied the colony. More than three years later,
the Japanese surrendered in Singapore and the colony assumed its previous
status. With the dissolution of the British Empire, Singapore was granted
internal self-government in 1959.
Singapore City:
Singapore City was also founded in 1819 by Sir Raffles of the British East
India Company, who recommended that different areas of the town be set
aside for the various ethnic groups. There are still fascinating pockets
where more traditionally exclusive enclaves exist, principally in
Chinatown, Arab Street, Serangoon Road (focus of the Indian community)
and Padang Square with its very strong colonial associations. The best way
to experience the remarkable diversity of the city is on foot. Traditional
architecture, customs and cuisine of the various ethnic areas are in
fascinating contrast to the lavish luxury shopping arcades of Orchard Road
and Raffles City. Orchard Road is the ‘Fifth Avenue’ or ‘Oxford Street’ of
Singapore, and just as bustling, with its vast luxury malls, shops ranging
from mega stores to vendors of souvenir , as well as cafes and restaurants.
The corner bar of the Singapore Marriott Hotel, itself a landmark, is the
prime spot to watch the world go by. Arab Street is the center of the
Arabian quarter of Singapore, and a great place for shopping. Other streets
with excellent shopping opportunities are Baghdad Street and Bussorah
Street, while Sultan Plaza is a centre for cloth traders. The golden domes of
the Sultan Mosque, Singapore’s chief Muslim place of worship, dominate
the area; nearby are two historic Muslim burial grounds. Chinatown, though
somewhat overwhelmed by the growth of the Financial District, is a
bustling and colorful area with shops, teahouses and restaurants, and also
several temples such as the Fuk Tak Ch’i in Telok Ayer Street and the
Temple of the Calm Sea. Ancient crafts of calligraphy, papermaking and
fortune-telling are practiced, and traditional goods and foodstuffs can be
bought. The characteristic domestic architecture of Singapore – the shop-
house with a molded front, shuttered upper floor and an arcaded street front
– is much in evidence. Serangoon Road is the center of Little India, the
Indian quarter stretching from Rochar Canal to Lavender Street. The Zhu
Jiao Centre, at the southern end of Serangoon Road, is a particularly vibrant
example of Little India. Other attractions in the area include the Sri
Veeramakalimman Temple, the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hall in Race
Course Lane and Farrer Park.
No trip to Singapore would be complete without a visit to the Raffles
Hotel, one of the most famous hotels in the world. A ‘Singapore Sling’ in
the Long Bar is almost de rigueur; alternatively, drop into the Writers’ Bar
which provided inspiration for, amongst others, Noel Coward, Somerset
Maugham and Joseph Conrad. The CHIJMES complex near the Raffles
Hotel was developed out of the former Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus,
whose Gothic shell is the basis for a series of plazas housing chic shops,
restaurants and bars. A statue of Sir Stamford Raffles has been erected on
the banks of the Singapore River on the spot where he is believed to have
first set foot in Singapore. Nearby is Parliament House, the oldest
government building in the country, the core of which dates back to the
1820s. Boat Quay and North Boat Quay, flanking the river on both banks
near the Raffles statue, has now become one of Singapore’s most popular
bar and recreation areas, with traditional shop-houses converted into
restaurants and clubs. Clarke Quay forms a triangle defined by a bend in the
Singapore River. It is a complex of colonial ‘godowns’ (eastern term for
warehouses) converted into a maze of bars, outdoor eating places, clubs,
souvenir shops and mobile stalls that present the ‘Old Singapore’ tourist
experience at its most concentrated, if occasionally tacky. Riverside Walk,
on the opposite riverbank, extends the zone further, and the whole area is a
must-see for visitors.
Jurong:
Jurong Town is the economic and industrial hub of Singapore, but offers
visitors some unusual yet fascinating attractions. The Singapore Science
Centre, open Tues-Sun 1000-1800, is a remarkable complex which includes
hundreds of interactive exhibits, the Aviation Gallery which traces the
history of flight, and the Omnitheatre, a cinema with a planetarium-like
screen. Haw Par Villa (formerly The Tiger Balm Gardens) in Pasir Panjang
Road is a surreal ‘Disneyesque’ statue park of Chinese mythological and
historical figures, created by the Tiger Balm ointment dynasty. The
Gardens are open daily 0800-1800. The Chinese and Japanese Gardens are
west of the centre by Jurong Lake. The two are linked by a 65m (200ft)
ornamental bridge, and are fine examples of the skills of oriental landscape
gardeners. The gardens are open daily 0900-1800. An admission fee is
charged. The Jurong Bird Park on Jurong Hill (near the Chinese and
Japanese Gardens) covers more than 49.4 acres (20 hectares) and is home to
Southeast Asia’s largest collection of birds. There is also the world’s largest
walk-in aviary, a nocturnal house and several spectacular bird shows. The
park is open Mon-Fri 0900-1800, Sat-Sun 0800-1800. An admission fee is
charged.
THE ISLANDS
Sentosa:
The largest and best known of Singapore’s offshore islands is also one of
the closest to the mainland. Sentosa is a multi-million dollar pleasure resort
girdled by a monorail and offering a wide range of activities and attractions.
These include the Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon, Images of
Singapore, the recently upgraded Musical Fountain Show, The Merlion, the
Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom Museum, Sijori WonderGolf and the
Carlsberg Sky Tower. Lovely gardens, beautiful beaches and a plethora of
restaurants and eating places all contribute to the island’s popularity with
tourists and locals alike. Many prefer to skip the theme park attractions and
head straight for Sentosa’s beaches – Palawan, Siloso and Tanjong – where
a wide range of watersports is available. These were built with imported
white sand and are often crowded, especially at weekends. There are bus,
monorail and tram services linking Sentosa to the city center, and the
causeway bridge is open to foot traffic. An admission fee for entry to the
island is charged and composite tickets can also be bought which give
admission to some of the attractions; enquires locally for details. Resort
hotels, camping and other accommodation are available on the island.
Other Islands:
St John’s Island is large, hilly and tree-shaded with several excellent
beaches. There are also several walking trails. There is a regular ferry
service from the Harbour Front Centree that takes about 40 minutes. Kusu
Island is noted for two landmarks: the Keramat (a Muslim shrine) and the
Chinese Tua Pekong Temple. There is a regular ferry service from the
World Trade Centre that takes about 30 minutes. Pulau Hantu, Lazarus
Island and the Sisters Islands (the latter being part of the group of Southern
Islands) are ideal for fishing, snorkeling and swimming enthusiasts. There
are no regular ferry services but boats can be chartered; enquire locally for
information.
The new musical fountain show uses giant water projection screens. Images
are projected on these water screens to create 3-Dimensional animations,
that will be shown during the show. The show had a new storyline and Kiki
(Sentosa's Mascot) was replaced by Oscar the Fish. The Merlion no longer
play part of the musical fountain show anymore, since the old musical
fountain was demolished to make way for the new integrated resort. What
now stands at the musical fountains spot is the Lake of dreams. The
equipment used for the original fountain is recycled to be used as the
equipment for the Lake of Dreams show.
The beach and the sea are stage for the show. A stretch of wooden houses
was built across the shoreline to create a Malay Kampung, or more
commonly known as a Kelong. It is a work of art that is 120 meteres long
while the rest of the equipment (water jets, water screens, lasers and
projectors) are being hidden at the back of the kelong. There are a total of
69 water jets capable of reaching a height of 40 metres and flames leaping
up to a height of 20 metres. The show runs twice a night at 7.40pm and
8.40pm and lasts 25 minutes.
Story
Li, a young man gifted with a charming voice, is singing by the sea with his
friends when he is stunned by the sudden vision of a beautiful sleeping girl.
Guided by a group of mischievous sea creatures, Li learns that she is
Princess Ami, and she is under the spell of an enchanted village. He is
determined to save Princess Ami. Along the journey, he meets the Lord of
Fire, Spirit of Light and Lady of the Sea, who seek his help in restoring
their powers. In the end Li manages to wake up Princess Ami from her
enchantment.
There are various songs being played throughout the entire show:
• She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain
• Chan Mali Chan
• Munnaeru Vaalibaa
• Chinese Folk Song
• Singapura, Sunny Island
• It's me
• We did It!
The Butterfly Park is a landscape garden with over 15,000 live butterflies,
representing more than fifty species. Housed in a cool outdoor
conservatory, these butterflies range from the 25 millimetre (1 in) Eurema
sari to the 150 mm (6 in) Papilio iswara. The Insect Kingdom houses some
3,000 species of rare insects from around the world, including a 160 mm
Dynastes Hercules beetle.
Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon
Since the 1970s, Singapore has been testing new water technologies to
produce water of drinking standards from secondary treated wastewater
effluent
• The NEWater Study was initiated in 1998
• Primary objective of the study was the suitability of using NeWater as a
source of raw water to supplement Singapore's water supply.
In March 2008, LTA released its Land Transport Master plan report, which
outlines the strategic thrusts to make the land transport system work for
both the people and the city. The three strategic thrusts are to:
Rail
LTA is responsible for the development of the rapid transit system and the
expansion of the rail network. It aims to double the rail network by 2020.
DTL
The Downtown Line (DTL) will be built in three stages, with Stage 1 to be
completed in 2013, Stage 2 to be completed in 2015 and Stage 3 in 2017.
When fully completed, the DTL will enhance the connectivity of the Rapid
Transit System network and facilitates direct travel from the northwestern
and eastern areas of the island to the Central Business District and the
Marina Bay. The DTL is projected to see a daily ridership of more than half
a million passengers when in full operation.
CCL
The Circle Line (CCL) which is set to fully complete from 2010 onwards,
will cut travelling time and allow commuters to bypass busy interchanges
like City Hall and Raffles Place. Costing $6.7 billion, the CCL will be a
fully underground orbital line linking all radial lines leading to the city. The
line will interchange with the North-South Line, East-West Line and North
East Line. The CCL will be 33.3 km long with 29 stations. Starting from
the Dhoby Ghaut station, it will run through some of the busiest corridors in
the city and end at Harbour Front station on the North East Line.
To enhance the accessibility of the Marina Bay area to the rest of the island,
LTA will also build and open the Marina Bay station as part of the CCL
extension beyond Bayfront station in 2012.
Bus
LTA will take on the role of central bus network planner by 2009 in order
to shift the focus to place the commuter at the centre and take a holistic
approach in planning the bus network, taking into consideration
development in the Rapid Transit System (RTS) network and other
transport infrastructure.
In addition, to further improve the reliability and speed of bus services,
buses will be given greater priority on our roads over other vehicles. This
will help to shorten bus journey time and make them a more viable
competitor to cars.
About URA
Introduction
Given Singapore's small size, judicious land use planning is critical for the
nation's future. URA has to take into consideration not just the needs of the
city but all the needs of an independent nation and provide sufficient land
for economic growth and future development.
Our mission is to make Singapore a great city to live, work and play in. We
carry out our mission by planning and facilitating the physical development
of Singapore, in partnership with the community, to create a vibrant,
sustainable and cosmopolitan city of distinction.
Concept Plan
The Concept Plan is a broad, strategic, long term land use and
transportation plan updated once every 10 years to guide Singapore's
physical development. The first Concept Plan was developed in 1971 and it
guided the development of one of the world's best airports - the Singapore
Changi International Airport, as well as the Mass Rapid Transit System
(MRT).
The vision set out in the Concept Plan 2001 is to develop Singapore into a
thriving world-class city in the 21st century. The key proposals are:
- Focusing on identity
One of the other big highlights of the trip for me was having the opportunity to see the
Singapore Formula-1 racing circuit. While most of the others were busy taking a ride in
the giant wheel ,I along with a few other friends went to visit the racing circuit which
was located close to the giant wheel. Initially we could not realize as to wether it was
really the F-1circuit but when we went a bit closer and went near the starting grid we
realized that it was indeed the Formula-1 circuit. It was really exciting for us to see the
paddock of all the famous F-1 driver including the legend himself Micheal Schumacher.
We took a lot of pictures in front of his paddock .We also took pictures of the paddock
of the current stars like Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. We also got to feel the
ambience of the circuit and also took pictures sitting on the starting grid of the track. It
really was a memorable experience for me and some of my friends to get the feel of
something which we only watched on TV prior to the trip. This will most definitely be
one of the biggest memories that we will take away from this trip.