From houses on stilts to eco-houses: Former Lazarus islanders fondly recall their old home

In 1988, the then Singapore Tourist Promotion Board called for tenders to turn the then 33ha Lazarus Island into a beach resort. PHOTOS: NANYANG SIANG PAU, SENTOSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

SINGAPORE – Lazarus Island to many Singapore residents is an escape from the hustle and bustle of the mainland – now even more so, with tiny houses being built there for short stays – but to Mr Rabull Jalel Kasman, it was once home.

Before he was resettled in 1975, the 81-year-old spent languid days teaching at a school that used to be on the island.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.