Just adding to the history: 1) Lee Kuan Yew said that it was a mistake to build Marine Parade as that stretch of coastline could have been a continuous seafront for hotels. 2) In the early days, the maintenance certificate in every HDB lift seemed to be signed by one Hirose Matsuo.
As a local in his fifties, I think I can speak for many Sporeans my age that we miss the good old days in the 80s and 90s. It seems the more developed the island is, the less happiness among the people. It's become way too crowded and urbanised
Yes, when you age and things pass you by, you hanker for the good old days, unless you keep up and adjust, however, it's easier to go for what is easier, like water finding its comfortable level.
@@newhorizons898 I respectfully disagree with the notion that as we age, we naturally hanker for the past and resist change. While it's true that some individuals may find comfort in nostalgia, many people embrace change, adapt, and continue to learn and grow throughout their lives. Age does not inherently dictate a preference for the past over the present or future.
Only those who have travelled the world, lived in many countries and seen what goes on in the backstreets or walk out alone at night will genuinely appreciate how wonderful a place Singapore is to live in.
Hi Max, re: 10.32 of video (hidden gems). I think Bill is talking about the former Asia Insurance Bldg, now Ascott Raffles Place, 2 Finlayson Green (not the AIA Building is which is a modern office bldg). That building was build in 1954 and was Singapore's tallest from 1954 to 1971. Its architecture is art-deco and gives a nostalgic feel amidst the modern skyscrapers of the Singapore skyline.
Very knowledgeable gentleman. Beverly Mai was my residence from 1983 to 2007 when we sold it enbloc to HPL. Willie Goh was a very good friend with the late Peter Fu, founder of HPL.
Why criticize those who have the right to return to their country of origin? Remember Goh Chok Tong, who once called Singaporeans who moved abroad and did not come back as quitters? Interestingly, his own daughter has moved and now lives in the UK.
Idea for your next video - Go to Sentosa Cove and knock on their doors for an interview-type video. It's like the Beverly Hills of Singapore. You'll find a lot of those older rich expats in there who might be willing to share their outlook, and maybe, their "packages" lol.
About 22 years ago, every month I had to go to Goodwood Park Hotel to do maintenance and servicing on their American York chillers, the centralised air conditioning system. The hotel is very near to orchard road shopping precinct.
the oldest SIT (precursor to the HDB) buildings were not the ones whose pictures you showed but nearby at Block 55. The oldest HDB blocks were Blocks 45, 48 & 49 Stirling Road, 3 sets of 7 storey flats built without a lift at the time.
As a Malaysian living in Singapore, I don't get expat packages as Malaysians are treated as Singaporeans for employment purposes. When I worked in London, I did not get any expat packages either. However, when I worked in the Middle East, I was on an expat package which was quite good. Expat packages did generate a lot resentment amongst Singaporeans as they seemed to say that foreigners are better than Singaporeans and that was why they are paid better. I found this ironic as the Singapore education system are always rank right at the top for PISA, and similarly for Singapore universities in universities world rankings.
No, there is no such feeling of resentment in Singaporeans as far as I know. That is your own concoction. They were known to be on expat terms at that time and employed from their country on their own terms. Noted your resentment about UK not paying you expat package. Did you go there yourself?
The fist HDB estate was Queenstown and not Tiong Bahru . Tiong Bahru was built by the colonial Singapore Improvement Trust ( SIT) and the main reason why HDB was established was because of the failure of SIT to build enough flats.
@charlesquah; the SIT was initially under colonial management and later under the Federal Government of Malaya, and the HDB was established after Singapore gained independence, and so I share that there are some inaccuracies in your statement. Tiong Bahru was indeed one of the earliest housing estates built by SIT, but it wasn't the only one. Additionally, while HDB did address the housing shortage after SIT, its establishment wasn't solely due to SIT's failure to build enough flats. HDB's formation was also driven by broader socioeconomic and political factors accompanying Singapore's nation-building efforts post-independence. The first few towns built by the Housing Development Board (HDB) in Singapore were Queenstown, Toa Payoh, and Bukit Merah. These were among the earliest satellite towns developed by HDB in the 1960s.
SIT ceased to function after Malaya became known as Malaysia in 1957. MDB(Malaysia Development Board) was formed for the infrastructure of HDB. Till today, those 'over-sized' Malaysia trailers carrying those 'building blocks' delivered to be fixed as 'Lego flats' not only for HDBTO* but private condo developers too on the Malay lands. *Hence, the break down cost of building a HDB or BTO flat from the 'land price' remained 'private and confidential'.
Bill Jones, I believe no 67 Kheam Hock also has a fireplace and perhaps it's neighbours 69 and 65. This is located not in the living room but rather in the servants area as it was used presumably for grilling
Loved the video, i was fascinated with the HDB properties and how they work as soon as i saw / heard about them (I'm Australian). Thanks for sharing! Also hoping to work towards my MRICS when i complete my masters in a year or so!
I's not only Singapore there are many countries going to do like this due to many factors in fact those rich people being target every where they want it to invest and use their money for their benefits
Due to corruption at helm to scam pension$, massive numbers of immigrants are brought in to win votes, not real skilled which are needed...even commingle workforce statistics to hide influx.
18 years ago, LKY still around and still fine in Singapoor. People move forwards... 18 years later, Singapoor move backwards. I can't see Singapoor being a develop country, Sad...
Yes millions of people world wide are migrating for work and making money especially to countries with higher currency, and they eventually return back to their home countries. The problem is when the locals started boasting that their country is great when there's a lot of immigrant workers and expats came in, even though they themselves couldn't get any better job. US, Singapore are some of the countries that are facing issues of high unemployment. Many Singaporeans have to migrate to the US and Australia just to get a better job.
The unemployment rate in Malaysia is forecast to 3.52% in 2024 compared to Singapore which is 1.80% and US is 3.7%. Thus the US and Malaysia are some of the countries facing the issues of higher unemployment rate. Also, in Singapore there are quotas in employing foreign workers. Some people go to other countries to gain experience in work rather than looking for a better job. Foreign workers that come in are to fill up the work that locals are not interested in doing and expats that come in are to share their expertise with the locals.
@@dyeen the Singapore unemployment statistics of 1.8% is false. Sg unemployment rate is actually more than 10% as PAP plan to win votes, hide real statistics. Malaysia's unemployment rate is less than 1.5% and is booming now.
Drop here some more hidden gems in Singapore!
You mean GEMS instead of jams right? 😊
Haha yes 💎
ruclips.net/video/RpCyvIkB4PI/видео.html ; move to saudi u can buy entire fleet
Great to know all these. Seems similar in some suburbs in other countries. Just wondering did you also advise the Sg govt to do so well?
Just adding to the history:
1) Lee Kuan Yew said that it was a mistake to build Marine Parade as that stretch of coastline could have been a continuous seafront for hotels.
2) In the early days, the maintenance certificate in every HDB lift seemed to be signed by one Hirose Matsuo.
As a local in his fifties, I think I can speak for many Sporeans my age that we miss the good old days in the 80s and 90s. It seems the more developed the island is, the less happiness among the people. It's become way too crowded and urbanised
Yes, when you age and things pass you by, you hanker for the good old days, unless you keep up and adjust, however, it's easier to go for what is easier, like water finding its comfortable level.
@@newhorizons898 I respectfully disagree with the notion that as we age, we naturally hanker for the past and resist change. While it's true that some individuals may find comfort in nostalgia, many people embrace change, adapt, and continue to learn and grow throughout their lives. Age does not inherently dictate a preference for the past over the present or future.
@@mr.g702 If you read my message carefully, you will notice that we are on the same page, particularly the qualifier "unless."
Humble and knowledgeable gentleman - didn’t say much about himself though
@10:00 A house in Singapore with a fireplace! LOL. That's like building an igloo with a freezer. Hilarious.
Only those who have travelled the world, lived in many countries and seen what goes on in the backstreets or walk out alone at night will genuinely appreciate how wonderful a place Singapore is to live in.
Hi Max, re: 10.32 of video (hidden gems). I think Bill is talking about the former Asia Insurance Bldg, now Ascott Raffles Place, 2 Finlayson Green (not the AIA Building is which is a modern office bldg). That building was build in 1954 and was Singapore's tallest from 1954 to 1971. Its architecture is art-deco and gives a nostalgic feel amidst the modern skyscrapers of the Singapore skyline.
Very knowledgeable gentleman. Beverly Mai was my residence from 1983 to 2007 when we sold it enbloc to HPL. Willie Goh was a very good friend with the late Peter Fu, founder of HPL.
Recent 2023 book by Bill Jones referred to from 4:07 > The History of Chartered Surveyors in Singapore: The First Hundred Years, 1868-1968
No intention of leaving -> Not an expat.
Good point!
@Darkest_templar typical doomer
Why criticize those who have the right to return to their country of origin? Remember Goh Chok Tong, who once called Singaporeans who moved abroad and did not come back as quitters? Interestingly, his own daughter has moved and now lives in the UK.
Love this! It was so insightful and offers a perspective to think about the way things are in Singapore.
I think the outlook and mentality of most of your British guests align with the values of Singapore the most. Very similar people.
Idea for your next video - Go to Sentosa Cove and knock on their doors for an interview-type video. It's like the Beverly Hills of Singapore. You'll find a lot of those older rich expats in there who might be willing to share their outlook, and maybe, their "packages" lol.
About 22 years ago, every month I had to go to Goodwood Park Hotel to do maintenance and servicing on their American York chillers, the centralised air conditioning system. The hotel is very near to orchard road shopping precinct.
I love this city, just a pity that I have to leave after 25 years. Never thought that i will feel so at home here.
the oldest SIT (precursor to the HDB) buildings were not the ones whose pictures you showed but nearby at Block 55. The oldest HDB blocks were Blocks 45, 48 & 49 Stirling Road, 3 sets of 7 storey flats built without a lift at the time.
thanks for all the efforts in documenting about Singapore from a pair of unique lens ❤❤
As a Malaysian living in Singapore, I don't get expat packages as Malaysians are treated as Singaporeans for employment purposes. When I worked in London, I did not get any expat packages either. However, when I worked in the Middle East, I was on an expat package which was quite good.
Expat packages did generate a lot resentment amongst Singaporeans as they seemed to say that foreigners are better than Singaporeans and that was why they are paid better. I found this ironic as the Singapore education system are always rank right at the top for PISA, and similarly for Singapore universities in universities world rankings.
Is it because the employers are western organisations,?
That's called hardship allowance, if you realized that.
@@panda63725hello, Sg is no more a hardship posting. Most expats cme fr less developed towns or similar standard to Sg.
No, there is no such feeling of resentment in Singaporeans as far as I know. That is your own concoction. They were known to be on expat terms at that time and employed from their country on their own terms. Noted your resentment about UK not paying you expat package. Did you go there yourself?
It wasn't the expat package send perks some locals resented but rather the hoity toity attitude of many expats. Many behaved like lords of the manor.
The fist HDB estate was Queenstown and not Tiong Bahru . Tiong Bahru was built by the colonial Singapore Improvement Trust ( SIT) and the main reason why HDB was established was because of the failure of SIT to build enough flats.
@charlesquah; the SIT was initially under colonial management and later under the Federal Government of Malaya, and the HDB was established after Singapore gained independence, and so I share that there are some inaccuracies in your statement. Tiong Bahru was indeed one of the earliest housing estates built by SIT, but it wasn't the only one. Additionally, while HDB did address the housing shortage after SIT, its establishment wasn't solely due to SIT's failure to build enough flats. HDB's formation was also driven by broader socioeconomic and political factors accompanying Singapore's nation-building efforts post-independence. The first few towns built by the Housing Development Board (HDB) in Singapore were Queenstown, Toa Payoh, and Bukit Merah. These were among the earliest satellite towns developed by HDB in the 1960s.
SIT ceased to function after Malaya became known as Malaysia in 1957. MDB(Malaysia Development Board) was formed for the infrastructure of HDB. Till today, those 'over-sized' Malaysia trailers carrying those 'building blocks' delivered to be fixed as 'Lego flats' not only for HDBTO* but private condo developers too on the Malay lands. *Hence, the break down cost of building a HDB or BTO flat from the 'land price' remained 'private and confidential'.
HDB has taken over from SIT(Singapore Improvement Trust). HDB's first office is at Princess House.
Bill Jones, I believe no 67 Kheam Hock also has a fireplace and perhaps it's neighbours 69 and 65. This is located not in the living room but rather in the servants area as it was used presumably for grilling
Thank you for sharing that ! Didn’t know. I’ll take a look some time
You forgot to ask Bill which football team he supports! Very important question.
Liverpool
And Tranmere Rovers
Sounds like liverpool or Everton
Google "Football is overated"
Loved the video, i was fascinated with the HDB properties and how they work as soon as i saw / heard about them (I'm Australian). Thanks for sharing!
Also hoping to work towards my MRICS when i complete my masters in a year or so!
Well done dad 👏 so proud of you!!
Thank you @sammyjones488
Good job. Hope you will become better a. Citizen soon n continue to. Contribute to this land
I's not only Singapore there are many countries going to do like this due to many factors in fact those rich people being target every where they want it to invest and use their money for their benefits
I know a house on Binjai park with a fireplace.
What happen to Christmas island? How Singapore losses Christmas island?
China and HK leasehold is 45 years
Nice sharing.
Hi Max, do you use a different type of camera for the secondary angle?
yep
@@MaxChernov would love to know what cameras they are!
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In short , they came here because of big money.
NO HDB BTO......A BIG BIG 99 YEAR HEADACHES.
We was on EPL money lol, now were on Vauxhall Conference wages...hmm
Who this guy works for? I think I know about Singapore's future plans more than you
Pity to local who work as hard as expatriate and pay was just a fraction .. but they are dumb to call foreign to work there
Due to corruption at helm to scam pension$, massive numbers of immigrants are brought in to win votes, not real skilled which are needed...even commingle workforce statistics to hide influx.
Angmo forever tuakee!
18 years ago, LKY still around and still fine in Singapoor. People move forwards... 18 years later, Singapoor move backwards. I can't see Singapoor being a develop country, Sad...
May i know where are you from?
@@stephenlim2852
He’s probably a sour grape from one of those nearby very poor neighboring countries….probably got kicked out by Sg immigration too…
@@bell-xk5dd yup. Sounds like sour grapes.
Singapore is a good place to make money though. Just make your money. And then leave
100%
Yes millions of people world wide are migrating for work and making money especially to countries with higher currency, and they eventually return back to their home countries. The problem is when the locals started boasting that their country is great when there's a lot of immigrant workers and expats came in, even though they themselves couldn't get any better job. US, Singapore are some of the countries that are facing issues of high unemployment. Many Singaporeans have to migrate to the US and Australia just to get a better job.
The unemployment rate in Malaysia is forecast to 3.52% in 2024 compared to Singapore which is 1.80% and US is 3.7%. Thus the US and Malaysia are some of the countries facing the issues of higher unemployment rate. Also, in Singapore there are quotas in employing foreign workers. Some people go to other countries to gain experience in work rather than looking for a better job. Foreign workers that come in are to fill up the work that locals are not interested in doing and expats that come in are to share their expertise with the locals.
Singaporeans earn from them too via rental or sale of condo.
@@dyeen the Singapore unemployment statistics of 1.8% is false. Sg unemployment rate is actually more than 10% as PAP plan to win votes, hide real statistics. Malaysia's unemployment rate is less than 1.5% and is booming now.
So poor thing. Let's do a crowdfund!
Did I complain? No. So why the sarcastic remarks?
Very horrible title for his book
What’s wrong with it?
Maybe it's not catchy enough. Lol@@MaxChernov