I am fortunate to have had the privilege of visiting Pulau Sakeng and Pulau Semakau before it was turned into a land fill. Sakeng had a population of 500 plus 1 vilage policeman.The houses stood on stilts and lined the entire southern coastline. The largest and most prominent house had a TV Antenna on the roof and belonged to the Village head, the Penghulu Kampung. I only have fond memories of Pulau Sakeng. I would set off from the SAF Yacht Club in Sembawang Camp in my little 20 foot Dynaglass open boat fitted with a 40HP Yamaha and cruise at 18 knots to Sakeng to fish. That was in 1990. The Islanders were ever so friendly and relaxed. Our first stop was always the provision shop to buy cold drinks and food after an hour long trip. What a memory.... Those were carefree days. I do miss them.
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| Pulau Sakeng |
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| The local fishermen depended on the sea for a living |
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| A typical house on stilts at Semakau |
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