Land reclamation

Malaysia builds a new ‘Silicon Island’ to house its AI ambitions

Silicon Island, a 930ha area south of Penang, is expected to add hundreds of billions of dollars to Malaysia’s economy and create some 220,000 jobs by 2050.

Pacific leaders watch Tuvalu reclamation effort ahead of UN climate meet

(From left) Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, Tuvalu’s Prime Minister Feleti Teo and Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a welcome ceremony during the Pre-COP31 meeting in Funafuti, Tuvalu, on Oct 6.

Long Island works: Calls to retain East Coast Park’s recreational value, minimise impact on nature

A critically endangered hawksbill turtle at East Coast Park in July 2026. One key theme of feedback relates to concerns about the impact of Long Island preparatory works on marine fauna like sea turtles, bottom-dwelling fish and coastal horseshoe crabs.

Timeline, reclamation profile of new western island not yet determined: Chee Hong Tat

MPs ask about better protection for children and youth, impact of western island reclamation plans

Parliament will also debate four Bills, including proposed anti-scam laws.

Building a city for both people and nature

In land-scarce Singapore, we have to provide for the many needs of current and future generations – homes, jobs, transport, energy, climate resilience and national security, says the writer.

S’pore to map marine, coastal habitats, including those in the vicinity of new western island

One of the islands that could be merged in the reclamation for a new western island is Pulau Jong, which is one of the last untouched islands of Singapore.

Forum: Some balance needed in western island reclamation and preserving marine biodiversity

When it comes to land use, Singapore keeps some options open

Sites like Marina Barrage perform several functions - from controlling floods to providing recreational space. This means options can be kept open for other, scarce parcels, says the writer.

Reclamation has limits. How can Singapore make better use of existing space?

Reclaimed land off Pulau Tekong. Land reclamation will remain important for Singapore, says the writer. But can we get more out of the land we already have?

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