Changi
Changi / tʃɑːŋiː / is a planning area in the Tanah Merah geographic region in the East Region of Singapore. It is bordered to the west by Pasir Ris and Tampines, to the southeast by Changi Bay, to the east by the South China Sea and to the north by Serangoon Harbor. Apart from the two water catchment areas and islands of Singapore, Changi is the largest planning area by land size.
Today Changi is an aviation hub. It is the current location of Changi Airport and Changi Air Base.
Also in Changi is Singapore's largest prison, Changi Prison . It was used as a Japanese POW camp during the occupation of Singapore in World War II . Changi Prison, with the new Changi Prison Complex, is still the oldest operating detention center in Singapore.
history
During World War II (WWII), Allied troops were mobilized en masse from the northeastern coasts of Singapore in anticipation of a Japanese invasion when the Japanese captured neighboring Pulau Ubin from Malaysia. However, it was a bluff that drew vital resources from western Singapore and was ultimately the landing site used by the Japanese. Three giant artillery pieces, known as the Johore Battery, were also used in the area, although their usefulness in defending Singapore was questionable.
After the British surrender in Singapore in 1942, the Allied POWs had to march from the city to Changi Prison ( Changi POW Camp ) and the surrounding barracks, where they were interned. The prisoner-of-war camps were overcrowded and the lives of those imprisoned there were unbearable. Several incidents occurred, including the one at Selarang Barracks. The civilian population was not spared either. The Sook Ching massacre, which was mainly directed against the Chinese people, took place in several locations in Changi, notably in Changi Beach Park. Thousands are believed to have been executed in these areas. It was also the time when the Japanese were involved in the construction of Changi Air Base .
After the war in 1945, the British continued to maintain Changi for military purposes and rebuilt the area with shelters, schools and resorts. They continued this even after Singapore gained independence in 1965, as well as in other areas such as Seletar and Tengah. Government bungalows and resorts have also opened for officials on the east coast of Changi. In 1971, as a result of the policy of the East of Suez announced by the British in early 1968, there was a sudden and severe withdrawal of British troops from Changi. The evacuated area was home to many people whose livelihoods and businesses depended on the British armed forces becoming unemployed and unsustainable. However, there were still contingents of ANZUK troops remaining in their place and the New Zealand government even increased its presence in Singapore after the British withdrawal to maintain interest in the region. The area later housed several units of the Singapore Armed Forces .
Subsequently, Changi was revived with the village of Changi and Somapah expanded. After the land reclamation, Changi Airport was built in the area. This, however, added to the livelihoods of the residents as they had to give way to the airport and, later, the many other renovations in the area, including high-tech industrial areas. Eventually the last of New Zealand's troops withdrew in 1989, and the remainder of the property was turned over to the Singapore government. With the gradual opening of Airport Terminals 3, 4 in 2008 and 2017 and the new Changi Prison Complex in 2004, redevelopment work continued into the 21st century, however, Changi Motorsports Hub , which is slated to open as Singapore's first permanent race track, has been closed Stopped in 2013. The future development of Changi is in preparation. Mega Terminal 5 and Changi East Industrial Zone are expected to be completed before 2030
economy
The Changi Airport is the hub for FedEx Express, Jetstar Asia Airways , Qantas, Scoot , SilkAir , Singapore Airlines , Singapore Airlines Cargo , Tiger Airways and Valuair. The headquarters of these airlines are as follows: SilkAir and Singapore Airlines in the Airline House, Singapore Airlines Cargo in the SATS Airfreight Cargo Terminal 5, Jetstar Asia, Scoot and Valuair in Terminal 1 of the airport and Tiger Airways in the Honeywell Building in Changi Business Park Central 1 .
The Changi Business Park and the Changi North Industrial Park are business parks in Changi, where aircraft-related companies such as Collins Aerospace are located. However, the business parks also contain many other companies that have nothing to do with the operations of Changi Airport. The companies there can range from logistics to electronics to banking. There is also the Singapore Expo, which is a venue for companies to hold conventions and exhibitions. The most important business areas include Nestle , Cisco , Ajisen Ramen, DBS Bank, Credit Suisse , Standard Chartered and Citibank .
traffic
Changi is served by three MRT stations - Expo, Upper Changi and Changi Airport. All of these stations are located in the south of Changi. The new Cross Island Line will also serve Changi Airport Terminal 5, Aviation Park and Loyang.
The East Coast Parkway (ECP), Pan Island Expressway (PIE), and Tampines Expressway (TPE) all start at the end of Airport Boulevard south of the airport. Airport Boulevard is the only avenue available to travelers entering or exiting Changi Airport across the street. It branches out to all four terminals within the airport. In each terminal there are separate streets for arrivals, departures, buses, public buses and taxis.
The SAF Changi Ferry Terminal , also known as the Singapore Armed Forces Ferry Terminal (SAFFT), is located in Changi, Singapore and is a pier that provides ferry services between the main island of Singapore and Pulau Tekong . The SAF Basic Military Training Center is located here.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ New Zealand to pull out troops here in 1989 . December 24, 1986. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
Coordinates: 1 ° 20 ′ N , 104 ° 0 ′ E