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Yishun, The Fabled North

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What's going on in Yishun? As part of our neighbourhood exploration series, SGExplained takes a deeper look at why Yishun has gotten a reputation as the place where "weird things happen" in Singapore. We find out there may be more hype than substance going on here. Join us in this short episode as we look at:

  • Funny adventures that have occurred in Yishun including the rise of Lord Voldermort
  • Heartwarming developments including Singapore's first dementia-friendly town
  • Perspectives and analysis on how Yishun got its reputation.

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    Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay;

    Sources:

    • Yishun New Town - NLB infopedia
    • Yishun Thug Life: 2 men playing with stun gun outside Northpoint arrested - Mothership.sg
    • Yishun residents getting harassed for money through letters from "Lord Voldemort" - Mothership.sg
    • Hundreds of 'mystery bugs' swarmed into Yishun unit, samples now catalogued in natural history museum - Mothership.sg
    • People in Yishun Park seen waiting for durians to fall from trees - Mothership.sg
    • Yishun hair salon allegedly charged 'half-balding' elderly man S$4,799 for treatment package - Mothership.sg
    • Why do some people make fun of Yishun? - The Straits Times
    • Yishun residents to get new integrated development with swimming pools, hawker centre; to be completed in 2027 - The Straits Times
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      SGExplainedBy Rovik Robert, Elliot Tan and Charmian Tan
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