Nah, I'm from the future

I am

I AM THE REAL FROM THE FUTURE

Some of the old structures should have been retained. Some of the developments happened too fast. But I reget I did not come 10 or 15 years earlier.

MultiOasisfan I agree 101%!. 1998 was the last of the best of the 90s.. 1999 was a transitional period for the year 2000 and technology.

Whatever

1998 was the year I married the wrong man. I was 28. Urghhh... Wish I could turn back time. I miss the 90s.

Singaporeans born in the 2000 will say the same. Singaporeans born on 2020 will say the same as well. So move on, the world is always evolving.

Continue a simple life and less developments and suddenly another country will walk over and take your independence.

@Danny Danny stop replying like a kindergaten kid

@SavageArfad you know too little thats why you do not have an argument. You only have insults. Did your mother teach you how to comment?

@Jeremy Wong every single country poses a threat. Threat level highly depends on who is elected to run it.

@Jeremy Wong if you think Sg isn't under threat from any other countries other than itself then we have nothing more to talk about because you are clearly a kid.

Thank you!

Agreed.. late 80s also golden times too.

Do the both of you use smart phone?

I was a carefree teenager in the 80s. Centrepoint was my favorite hang out. 80s and 90s are amazing era!

Yes the 90s was amazing. The hype for Jurassic Park/Titanic/Matrix/Lion King, the techno music and pirated CDs/DVDs everywhere, cigarettes only costed $4 a pack and chicken rice from $1.50 - $2

Singapore very peace that time.

I was born in 1992 and for me, the '90s will always be "10 years ago" since I came of age in the 2000s.

I was born in 1995.U have experienced some of the elements in 80s to 90s Singapore

thank you for commenting and identifying some of the locations.

This happens everywhere - until people realise that the buildings which are being replaced have some visual merit and at least some examples should be retained for the benefit of future historians, etc

In those days the concept of smart phones would have been seen as Star Trek science fiction!

And also they dont have grass on the sidewalk...

Ok boomer

Been there..seen that

Your ancestors came from overseas and were deemed by local Malays as foreigners as well. If they were not given a chance to stay here and build a family then there will not be you.

This was the time when I worked in K.L. but would visit Singapore maybe once every month, which was a wonderful break each time. I used to stay at The Orchid Inn on Dunearn Road.

Thats honesty here. Most people who miss those times were kids or teens who did not have much responsibilities. Presently they are adults and hold much more responsibilities therefore would always think Singapore was better in 1980,90. Because no need to work, pay bills. Just ask parents for money go dating.

@@noproblematallmate Even as adults of those days, their stresses were different and I would argue to be not as high as today's. The era of e-mail, laptops, wireless gadgets has made things convenient and accessible but it has also quickened the pace of work tremendously. Because of that, a lot more is expected of each worker and people are now glued to their devices more than their own respective family. Plus, economic downturns and retrenchments are more prevalent today. Job stability/security is no longer a thing. We used to be more sparsely populated relatively speaking. There was a sense of space where Singapore wasn't as built up as today. There are other reasons why the 80s and 90s were better for many of us, but of course the later years were still good on their own merits.

@@oldbutbold the world evolves because technology do. Do not be surprised if the next industrial revolution takes place where AI and advanced tech will replace most workers. People can start living their lives instead of working but also has its cons. People will have to live off Universal Basic Income and take on responsibilities to fufil their time. Nobody is being forced into a job they do not like. Example those jobs that you have to be in front of computer. There are many manual work like handyman or chefs. It really is a decision only one can make for himself. In fact, hands-on technicians like handyman can earn quite good income. Its really on personal choice and nobody is being forced. Its all in the mind. Job security is no longer a thing? Isn't it good that workers know they will be replaced if they stary slacking off behind others? Gone are the days where workers do not improve themselves and simply leech off a lifelong company. Humankind need to improve constantly. In fact, if any Singaporeans like the old-school less stress lifestyle, there are many less developed countries or less stress lifestyle countries they can consider migrating to. You cant stop SG from developing but nobody else is holding on to your passport and stopping you. In the end, everyone can take charge of their own lives instead of blaming external factors around them. Be responsible for your own life.

@@noproblematallmate to be honest, I don't understand your argumentative tone especially at the end. You're telling me I can pack up if I wish, that is very rude of you.

@@oldbutbold its as straightforward as it goes. Its for the better for everyone if you can be at somewhere else your prefer. Being rude doesn't make it not a fact.

Hello Will. Please contact me (email) citytransport.info (at) gmail.com

When I went to Singapore in 1991 I did not have a smartphone or anything like that. I sometimes used a public telephone to call home (paying for the call with a magnetic stripe credit card) but apart from these short phone calls I was away from home for three weeks with zero contact with my family. This is how life was and no-one was sad or felt bad - because did not know anything else. Nowadays (2019) life is so different.

Nowadays mainly see prc's yelling everywhere they go, I've noticed a massive change over the last 20 years I've been visiting.

@@akie64 PRC? People's Republic of China?

@@anujmchitale yes

now singapore not nice???

@@plouffle nice but not inner beauty anymore

It's at jewel now. The latest attraction to Changi airport

thubbster Thanks. Simon

+citytransportinfo I believe the bland glass building is the UOB towers, and the older buildings are the remnants of the old shophouses which were used by merchants for trading along the river (Singapore River). The houses have been retained with interiors renovated and used for mainly restaurants & bars.

As a 17 year older,I agree.