Public Opposition to HDB Development Plans
Proposals by the Housing and Development Board (HDB) to clear parts of Maju Forest and convert Gillman Barracks into a new housing estate have sparked significant public protest and petitions.
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HDB Clearing Maju Forest Sparks Protest & David Neo Watches Dear You Amidst Backlash
This episode examines the public petitions against HDB's proposal to clear Maju Forest and convert Gillman Barracks into housing, alongside the controversy surrounding David Neo's screening of 'Dear You'.
The episode covers two main stories: the public protest against HDB's plan to clear Maju Forest and develop Gillman Barracks, and the backlash David Neo faced after posting a still from his screening of 'Dear You'.
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David Neo's Controversial Social Media Post
David Neo faced backlash after joking that ministers 'have no time to watch movies' and subsequently posting a still from his screening of 'Dear You' without addressing the criticism.
114Focus on Heritage and Environmental Impact
The controversy highlights concerns over the environmental impact of clearing forests and the heritage value of buildings at Gillman Barracks, prompting feedback forms and public petitions.
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What specific actions did the public take in response to the HDB proposals?
The public launched petitions to save Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks, urging the development of homes without erasing the wild or suggesting alternative sites like GSW.
45Why did David Neo face backlash?
David Neo faced backlash after joking that ministers 'have no time to watch movies' and then posting a still from his screening of 'Dear You' without addressing the criticism.
1What are the key concerns raised about the Gillman Barracks development?
Concerns focus on the environmental impact of clearing forests and the heritage impact on the buildings at Gillman Barracks.
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This guide is based on the episode '#840: HDB Clearing Maju Forest Sparks Protest & David Neo Watches Dear You Amidst Backlash' from the show 'Yah Lah But', published on 2026-07-15.
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HDB spark petitions amidst proposals to clear parts of Maju forest and to turn Gillman Barracks into a new housing estate. Elsewhere, David Neo joked ministers "have no time to watch movies," then posted a Dear You screening still never addressing the backlash.
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Petition ยท Save Maju Forest โ build the homes without erasing the wild
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Petition ยท save Gillman Barracks/Forest - build homes in GSW instead
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HDB Clearing Maju Forest Sparks Protest
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โข Gillman Barracks retain heritage buildings | The Straits Times โข HDB - Planning With the Environment in Mind โข Feedback Form for Environmental Impact at Gillman Barracks โข Feedback Form for Heritage Impact at Gillman Barracks
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(00:00) Intro
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(08:00) HDB Clearing Maju Forest Sparks Protest
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(38:14) David Neo Watches Dear You Amidst Backlash
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