Forget that urban myth about Yishun being Singapore’s scariest town. Based on its heritage, we’ll wager that it is Singapore’s most huat district.
Home to Singapore’s pineapple plantations over a century ago, Yishun is named after the owner, Mr Lim Nee Soon aka “The Pineapple King”. He was so influential that locals called the area Nee Soon, which was later renamed to Yishun.
Paying tribute to the town of Ong Lye (Hokkien for pineapple), Northpoint City is hosting the popular Isetan’s Summer Festival from Aug 25 to Sep 6, with a pineapple twist.