The iconic pitched roof HDB flat in Potong Pasir
It was after a light afternoon shower when we arrived at Potong Pasir Town; my very first visit here, would you believe it? though Singapore is really small.
What draw my attention to visit the place was firstly, to verify if this place is really a slum, as someone from Singapore's ruling party, the PAP often mocked during the election campaign.
Secondly, to take some memorable photos of this quiet village before the ruling party, who had won the constituency after 27 years of trying, turns it into an exhibit of their efficient governs.
Potong Pasir Town Council Office
We dined, walked about the little estate and were clearly overwhelmed by the cleanliness of the place! Either the town cleaners had been super effective or the people of Potong Pasir simply loves their home too much to litter it!
Everywhere we looked was clear of litters - the roads, the canal, the coffeeshops, the void decks, the gardens, the bus stops. Astonishing!
Yes, facilities and amenities were old but we could see the extra efforts that had went into keeping them clean and functional. With funds from the government, some minor upgrading of the place would be appreciated.
But for now, i could rationale with Mr Chiam See Tong proud acclaimed "My Kind of Town." A rustic neighbourhood where you could call home.
Now, which scumbag called this place a slum!?
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