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Singapore’s last traditional fishing kelong, Kelong E63, closed and was towed to Malaysia after failed preservation efforts and financial losses.
One of Singapore’s last traditional kelongs, Kelong E63, has closed after its owner, Timothy Ng, retired due to financial losses and failed preservation efforts.
The structure, purchased in 2004 and used for fishing until 2024, was towed to Malaysia, with demolition planned after a clearance period.
Though the National Heritage Board documented its history, a proposed $500,000 feasibility study for preservation failed due to funding and legal uncertainties.
Four kelongs remain, with renewals possible if standards are met.
The government acknowledges that not all historical sites can be saved, but stresses the importance of remembering Singapore’s maritime past.
El último kelong de pesca tradicional de Singapur, el Kelong E63, se cerró y fue remolcado a Malasia después de fracasados esfuerzos de preservación y pérdidas financieras.