Why owner refuses to sell Singapore's last kampung worth $70 million
While many Singaporeans may have only experienced kampungs through stories or old photographs, one such village, Kampong Lorong Buangkok, still stands today.
Valued at a staggering $70 million, its owner, Sng Mui Hong, has steadfastly refused to sell it.
Madam Sng was recently interviewed by TikTok duo Wan and Zal who produce property-related content.
Wan and Zal visited Kampong Lorong Buangkok which was bought in 1956 by Madam Sng's father, Sng Teow Koon, a traditional Chinese medicine seller.
"This village has been here for 69 years," she said proudly in fluent Malay while sitting astride a bicycle.
Despite receiving several offers, she refused to break her promise to her late father that she would not sell the land.
"He wanted me to keep this land for his children and grandchildren," she said.
She shared that she is determined to keep the village running for as long as she is alive and hopes that the next generation will continue the tradition.
"They know my grandfather's promise and said they want to keep the land as it is," she said.
Wan and Zal explained in their video that because the land is freehold, no authority can acquire it as long Madam Sng holds on to it.
The video, which has over 730,000 views, has struck the hearts of netizens who admired Madam Sng's loyalty and were impressed at how fluent she is in Malay.
"A real rich person but living a simple life," said one commenter.
"Wow, one of the few people who aren't materialistic and keep their promises," said another TikTok user.
