NDR 2026: Semakau, Bukom and Pulau Sudong May Be Merged Into New Island for Industrial, Power Needs

Coral reefs at Pulau Semakau & Hantu 8,000 years old: NUS marine science director on Western islands' possible merge

The government announced the possibility of merging some of the outlying islands in the future.

NDR 2026: Semakau, Bukom and Pulau Sudong may be merged into new island for industrial, power needs

The new island, modelled on Jurong Island's development, could house advanced manufacturing and future power infrastructure.

NDR 2026: S’pore to merge several outer islands to form new Western island

Singapore plans to merge several southern islands into a new Western island to support future industries, power infrastructure, and defence needs. Read more at straitstimes.com.

NDR 2026: New Western island to be created for new industries by merging Semakau, Bukom and other islands

The area could be used for advanced manufacturing, power generation and military purposes Read more at The Business Times.

Gov’t to merge outer islands for future industries

Singapore plans to merge several islands south of Jurong Island into a larger island to support new industries and infrastructure over the coming decades.