- Target:
- Singaporeans
- Region:
- Singapore
- Website:
- www.facebook.com
Please help to save Sungei Road Market.
The site that Sungei Road Market sits on is slated for residential and commercial redevelopment. This means that the iconic market may be lost forever.
3 Reasons why Sungei Road Market should be retained:
1) Historical Significance
It is the oldest flea market in Singapore and has existed since the 1930s. It has remained relatively untouched despite the development of the surrounding area.
2) Tourism Appeal
Sungei Road Market appeals to visitors, which is evident in mentions in travel guides such as Lonely Planet and TripAdvisor.
3) Source of Livelihood
Many vendors, senior in age, rely on the free hawking policy of Sungei Road Market to sell their collected wares or second-hand goods. It is a source of livelihood for them.
Background:
http://www.ghettosingapore.com/save-sungei-road-market/
Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Sungei-Road-Market/301171096662360
We, the undersigned, humbly call on the Parliament of Singapore to review the proposed residential and commercial redevelopment plan for the land by which Sungei Road Market is sitting on, and to retain the free hawking site policy of the market.
You can further help this campaign by sponsoring it
The Save Sungei Road Market petition to Singaporeans was written by Johnny Chen and is in the category Environment at GoPetition.