Singaporeans urge forest protection at rally as housing plans spur concerns

Thousands of people rallied in Singapore at Hong Lim Park on Sunday to protest government plans to build homes on two forested sites. Activists and residents are concerned about the potential loss of mature forests, advocating for their protection. The government, however, argues that conserving more greenery would reduce the number of available homes in the land-scarce city-state. This demonstration highlights the ongoing debate in Singapore regarding land use, specifically the balance between housing demand and environmental conservation. The affected areas include Maju Forest and the greenery around Gillman Barracks.