Lawrence Wong revisits Marine Parade where he grew up, heartened by familiar shops
Lawrence Wong revisited the neighbourhood where he grew up when he went to Marine Terrace Market and Hawker Centre yesterday morning (3 Oct).
The Prime Minister (PM) said the place always feels like home despite all the changes over the years.
Source: Sean Koh via Lawrence Wong on Facebook
Lawrence Wong happy to see familiar stalls and shops in Marine Terrace
PM Wong joined Marine Parade Member of Parliament (MP) Goh Pei Ming on a visit to Marine Terrace Market and Food Centre.
The two men spoke to the diners, residents, and shopkeepers at the market and food centre.
Source: Sean Koh via Lawrence Wong on Facebook
While PM Wong is currently an MP for Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC, he holds a special connection to the Marine Parade area.
“I grew up in this neighbourhood, so it was heartening to see many familiar stalls and shops,” he wrote on the Facebook post.
He felt that it brought back many fond memories.
Source: Sean Koh via Lawrence Wong on Facebook
Grew up in brand-new Marine Parade HDB block after land reclamation
PM Wong previously stated that his parents were proud to own a brand-new HDB flat in Marine Parade, newly reclaimed from the sea.
“It cost them what was then a princely sum of S$30,000.”
Source: govsg on YouTube
He attended Haig Boys’ Primary School, which used to be located nearby at 25 Jalan Tembusu.
In a 2024 video, he recalled that the residents who moved from kampongs into Marine Parade rekindled the “kampung spirit” in their new homes.
“This story of Marine Parade is really the story of all of Singapore,” he said.
Lawrence Wong says Marine Parade still feels like home
PM Wong reflected after his recent visit, noting that Marine Parade has changed over the years.
Source: Sean Koh via Lawrence Wong on Facebook
However, he felt that the warmth and sense of community had persisted.
“No matter how much the neighbourhood evolves, it will always feel like home,” he concluded.
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Featured image adapted from Sean Koh via Lawrence Wong on Facebook.
