More than 1,000 Rally at Hong Lim Park over Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks Plans

Nature lovers and activists hold rally in Hong Lim Park

Speakers called for more details on how forested land on two sites were earmarked for housing. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Over 1,000 People Rally Over Maju Forest Plans Days After Govt Pledged to Keep More Greenery

More than 1,000 people gathered at Hong Lim Park on Sunday (16 August) to raise concerns about proposed developments at Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks. CNA arrived at the estimate using aerial images of the crowd at the “Maju for the People” rally, which was organised by environmental advocacy group SG Climate Rally. The event took place just two days after the Government said it would change its plans to preserve more greenery at both locatio…

More than 1,000 rally at Hong Lim Park over Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks plans

Participants called for more transparency in land-use decisions and voiced concerns over the loss of green spaces, days after the government said it would retain more greenery at both sites.

'Please save the forests': Opposition leaders attend Maju Rally at Hong Lim Park

SINGAPORE:  Among the more than 2,000 people who attended the Maju For The People Rally at Hong Lim Park on Sunday (August 16) were a number of familiar faces from opposition parties, including current Members of Parliament from the Workers’ Party. The event, organised by SG Climate Rally, called for the protection of Singapore’s nature areas, for greater transparency and a say in decisions concerning related issues, and redefining progress in t…

More than 1,000 people rally at Hong Lim Park over Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks plans

More than 1,000 people gathered at Hong Lim Park on Sunday (Aug 16) to rally against plans to clear parts of Maju Forest and a forested area at Gillman Barracks for housing. The government had earlier said initial plans will be adjusted to retain more greenery, with fewer homes to be built. At the event organised by SG Climate Rally, participants called for greater public involvement in decisions over Singapore’s green spaces. #sgnews #singapore…

More Maju Forest To Be Saved, But Netizens Ask: Why Not Golf Courses?

The Government will retain more greenery than originally planned at Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks, with fewer homes expected to be built at both sites following public feedback. Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan said on 14 Aug 2026 that the revised plans would include "even more greenery", although the exact amount has yet to be determined. The trade-off would be a reduction in the number of homes that can be built. The use…