Ubin's Last Malay Taxi Driver: Holding On To Singapore Kampung Life | On The Red Dot - Secret Heroes

[@KhidAndFamily]

CIK AZMAN ferried us 6 people in his van back in the early 2000s to the NPCC campsite when it was raining and he told us, just pay whatever we can as we are all students, so we collect whatever money we have and pass it to him, then he gave us half back to tell us. just pray for my health and happiness. Lovely Legendary man!!

[@JohnDoe-jr2dc]

​@@obiwan88I agree, I'm appalled by the comment. He should be referred to Sir Azman.

[@naufalhaziq7686]

@@obiwan88

[@fauzisuffian4078]

​@obiwan88 what are you on about?

[@zack.111]

​@@obiwan88 Cik can be a short form from pakcik which means uncle or encik which means sir.

[@nurhafidznurhafidz2890]

​@@obiwan88 haizzz mengarut betul lah deni. suka hati orang ah nak panggil cik. aduiii..

[@garyleow70]

Give him a national day award. A man of passion and with a good mission

[@wanbomber5430]

100% agreed

[@happystalker0g]

👍👍👍

[@Iendleasereit]

really passion ... highly recommend watching this entire video from start to finish ... touched by his story

[@jontan-dt3qv]

I dunno why u guys make such a big fuss about this,do u know what its like to have a complete monopoly on a island?this man is god.down there he makes the rules.down there he is the mfing shot caller,big stepper, underground methods, product of many errors. Every taxi ride has to go through him, prices he set, theres no one there to tell him what he can or cannot do, surely not comfort delgro cause they cant even be bothered to be there.he is the dark wanderer,either u accept the price or u go ur way. He who has the taxi,makes the rules. Imagine how big he could be if he was more entrepreneurial and more PAP profit above people....uber eats,amazon same day delivery.

[@happystalker0g]

@@jontan-dt3qv well thats ur pov

[@junhonglim9662]

STB should appoint him as a ambassador , give him an allowance. Better and cheaper than advertisement on Orchard Road.

[@AndrewThevarajan]

Singaporeans! Support Pulau Ubin ! Visit it regularly; eat there, exercise there.....rejuvenate there.

[@tambakoverlanders]

Saya doakan pakcik dan semua penduduk di Pulau Ubin, murah rezeki, segala urusan dipermudahkan.

[@marul69]

Aamiin Aamiin Ya Rabbalalamin.

[@226Ahmad]

Aamiin Aamiin Aamiin

[@ChirpyChat]

Would be good for STB to train this Malay man to be an official guide and give him a decent job for taking people on organised tours in his "taxi". He has passion and still young enough to pick up communication skills.

[@boyan619]

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[@RonLarhz]

Yea lor. Rather they pay him and the other drivers than these random youtubers.

[@theagchannel81]

I remember being in his cab before! He was so friendly and warm! He even showed me a beautiful drawing of himself!

[@lazuardi14]

I still remember Wak Azman from my NS days in Pulau Ubin back in 2018. He help me when I arrived late to the NPCC campsite on a rainy day with no money for a taxi. Wak Azman selflessly offered to taxi me to the campsite without asking for payment. His kindness has stayed with me, and I miss him a lot. Similarly, I fondly remember Wak Othman, who was always at the NPCC campsite. The FI boys should know about these amazing individuals. I miss them both dearly.

[@KhidAndFamily]

I wonder how is Wak Othman. Havent seen him for more than 16 - 17 years already. Cik Azman also tompang our group to the NPCC campsite when I was still a CI and we gave him money, he took only half and ask us to pray for him instead.

[@jacksprat73]

Wonderful to see someone so passionate about keeping the awareness, memories and everything he knows about Pulau Ubin alive.

[@goudatakeshi1228]

Rasa nak menangis tengok pakcik ni punya passion. Semoga diberi kesihatan yg baik buat pakcik ni insyallah.

[@porcu]

I need to make a trip to Ubin after this video. Have been staying in Singapore for almost 30 years and never had that chance.

[@yonglintan6209]

Mr Azman is super friendly and knowledgeable! My friends and I used his services earlier this year and had a great time speaking to him. :))

[@binnybenjamin]

Nice man, heart warming that he enjoy the island and wishes to spread more awareness of the kampong days! Someone should team up w him to support him!

[@bobafett5757]

*This man is so noble and hardworking and inspiring*

[@apekcoolify]

Azman is very well spoken!

[@NazriNordin]

Never been to Ubin, but this video is the definitely the reason why I'll be visiting!

[@marcslacker3713]

Lets hope ubin can b retained for as long as possible..In their natural state as much as possible...

[@boyan619]

The island is under PRESERVED

[@aam403]

This video evokes so many emotions all at once. There's happiness, joy, sorrow, anger, and pity, all intertwined. I truly hope that this uncle continues to live a long and peaceful life.

[@Vebjorn_wotBlitz2507]

I really hope our gov will leave the island alone.. As its really important to stay as it is. Maybe can upgrade and improve the attractions for locals and tourists to come. Really love the place. Reminds me of my kampong time. Although I was very small. But I had fond memories.

[@boyan619]

The island is under PRESERVED

[@c_cma1971]

I was there last September! Hello from Bucharest, Romania - a huge underrated city in Europe:) Known also as "Little Paris".

[@fireinthehale9695]

This is how you introduce national heritage. I feel like visiting Pulau Ubin just by watching this video. Never heard of Pulau Ubin ever before.

[@ericlie145]

If you're not Singaporean, that explains why u're not aware of Pulau Ubin👍

[@alexleng88]

notice that not everything is about money for this legend.... sometimes that what makes life so interesting!

[@SuriatiSamat]

I remember taking his van. I’ll bring my students here to study the ecology of Chek Jawa, an annual affair. They are very surprised that such a place still exists in Sg. Doing my bit to getting others to love this island! ❤

[@delta_orionis]

Mr Azman, pls stay healthy and be happy always yeah.

[@Howietzer]

Thank you for keeping the tradition of the Kampung Spirit! Have to pay Pulau Ubin a visit soon

[@damianng1237]

Thank you for reminding us of our history and the beauty in Pulau Ubin! Uncle deserves a award for his passion and commitment to the history of Pulau Ubin.

[@noriking1467]

Beautiful documentary man, kudos to the team and also Mr Azman Hamid

[@speedywinger10]

A true gem of a person. Would like to experience Pulau Ubin someday..

[@lucilejason3836]

Does nobody felt a sense of sadness that we are losing literally everything very soon that was meant to be culturally relevant? I personally think this is sad to see, I have been visiting Pulau Ubin quite often to have a different feeling from our usual concrete jungle, and seemingly knowing this would come to an end.

[@noriking1467]

Beautiful documentary man from CNA as always

[@Iendleasereit]

this video highly deserves a full watch from start to finish... touched by his story

[@aclp003]

Naise! Maybe someone can help this uncle to write a book on Pulau Ubin...

[@kurianmathew9440]

There should be more documentaries about the ordinary people of Singapore/World really

[@azleeabdullah7972]

Thk u sir for giving tourists information on pulau Ubin

[@LowCrimeDoesntMeanNoCrime]

Ahh i know this cik.. every twice a year, wen i do medical coverage for SAF warrant officer course.. he will be one of our transport vehicle drivers including uncle Huat & his sister

[@aminahmeyer2935]

Wish you all the best Mr. Amman..... It's nice to know that there is still kampong living .

[@schan5436]

Kudos to all who choose to live and work in Pulau Ubin. City dwellers may romanticise about the idyllic life at Ubin, but it's not easy if you're there day in day out.

[@bf.258]

Thank you Uncle Azman!

[@jackjo2739]

wow such eye opening... Never knew this kind of kampung still exist in Singapore

[@bryanyeesg]

Let's support Pulau Ubin!

[@gppekk]

ubin really interesting la hope it will be preserved

[@officialpootis607]

Does the shopee go to Pulau Jubin to deliver parcels? And by any chance, can Singapore government give this guy some sort of medal for keeping Singapore's heritage? In fact, those people who are keeping the country's heritage to live longer should receive a medal.

[@Iamwhatiam76]

Yes through Singpost and they come here thrice a week only.

[@quadradodialo1188]

Semoga panjang umur dan murah rezeki pakcik!amin ya rabbalamin...

[@bleulenyer]

love the malays and their passion.

[@boyan619]

Thank for your compliment

[@peted3637]

My wife and I rode rented bikes around Ubin in Aug 2023. It was hot and steamy but enjoyable nonetheless. We drank 6 ice cold coconuts to help keep cool. Lunch was nice and I think I sank the large beer in about 10 minutes flat! Next time we'll get Uncle or his friends to drive us around. Much love from Australia.

[@singaporefoodreview9591]

Didn't know Pulau Ubin even had taxi. Useful info

[@IOSAGifts]

CNA Insider, Your videos always make me happy, so I subscribed!

[@roubini74]

AMAZING MAN. LOVE HIM. TAKE CARE ENCIK.

[@putrinadirah7]

Perhaps an encouragement for overseas tourists & tour groups to visit Pulau Ubin would help. A win-win, hopefully a bigger influx of visitors as well as a fresh, more holistic approach for the visitors rather than simply the concrete jungle in the mainland. China tourists especially are abundant anywhere.

[@johantan4647]

Saya doa cik azman sehat2 selalu amin3.. Long live orang kampong ubin!!! And long live orang kampong changi!!!!

[@susanlee8242]

This is so interesting to know. Love this place, renting a bicycle and go around the island.

[@MrASRWalker]

Singapore government should develop the island but still need to maintain the kampong for historical purposes.

[@boyan619]

The island is under PRESERVED

[@silverhawk911]

Thank you to Uncle Hamid Azman. If not, there will be lesser and lesser people who knows about Pulau Ubin. Singapore's history should be kept. Now that most of Singapore Mainland has been urbanised with so many high rise buildings, much of our history is lost to civilisation. Except for some preserved buildings.

[@pereirakelvin67]

Bro you rock. Keep up the passion 👍👍

[@augustmyokhaing]

interesting real true story.wish you all happy n long life there.pakcik, jgn pinta Bandar, tinggal Di camping lebih selamat Dan panting umur.tqvm

[@jamidahhaji60]

It's very2 interesting ❤ MashaAllah TabarakAllah " IBUNDA " kami anak jati "PULAU UBIN"👍🏻✨️❤️✨️

[@octovanfoo968]

wowww nice documentary!

[@sthrsh]

I look forward to visiting Pulau Ubin & listening to Uncle Azman's stories about the island!

[@sniperwork]

Amazing video, thank you for sharing.

[@yuucola4145]

Harap2 kerajaan Singapura akan perbanyakkan promosi Pulau Jubin. Maaf nak cakap ye tapi orang Singapura selalu promosi negara diorang dengan "multicutural country" tapi apa yang mereka pamerkan hanyalah makanan dan orang2 nya sahaja. Kampung2 Melayu, Budaya2 Melayu Cina India x nampak sangat. Kebanyakannya promosi yang moden2 belah2 bandar sahaja macam Changi Airport atau Marina Bay Sands. Ini kali pertama saya nampak ada "kampung vibes" di Singapura. Bila dengar Pak Man ni cerita pasal ada satu kampung kena pindah sebab kerajaan Singapore nak ambik, agak sedih juga. Sepatutnya kampung2 ni dijaga sebab ianya merupakan identiti Singapura. Saya harap Pulau Jubin akan mennarik lebih ramai pelancong dan harap2 warga Singapura akan lebih berminat untuk support Pulau Jubin juga. Semoga Pak Mat dan penduduk2 Pulau Jubin baik2 sahaja👍

[@teutons87]

I remember visiting Pulau Ubin back in the late 1990s and the quarry was still open to swim. We would take the bumboat to the island, rent a bicycle and cycle around the island followed by a quick dip in the quarry (it was not fenced up back then). I fondly remember the drink stalls dotted around the island where you could quench your thirst with ice cold soda or bottled water. After a wonderful afternoon we would then hit up one (and only?) seafood restaurant and have a pretty good meal before taking the bumboat back to the mainland. Those were good times and makes me think of visiting Pulau Ubin once more.

[@SreemathyBlack]

This is so precious ❤

[@hschannel3606]

Wow. Serasa macam hidup dalam kampung ❤❤❤❤

[@17teeth]

Respect. This is singaporean.

[@barely_surviving47]

The comedic background music is really holding back this good documentary.

[@muhammadsyafiq2460]

Good documentary

[@andrechandra7872]

sehat selalu pakcik

[@ericlie145]

I have visited Pulau Ubin many times, Pulau Ubin is one really good place for beginner cycling off track, its kind of alittle adventure out of Singapore in a jungle but in a safer way😊

[@firstimer]

pakcik so passionate

[@karebu2]

Wow. They are lucky to have a MD staying amongst them

[@KPopFactoryAdventure]

My next visit to Singapore will definitely include Palau Ubin on our itinerary. Some people prefer this kind of life, not too complicated. More years for you Azman Hamid. See you soon!

[@norhishamhut3216]

I used to go cycling there. The bike rental is reasonable for a day rate. I grew up in kampung myself in the late 70s to late 80s till my late primary school. That's when URA came into the picture and we moved into urban flats. Palau Jubin or Ubin brought back those nostalgic memories.❤❤❤

[@DaskyRiderChronicles]

Whenever I miss the kumpung life, I would go to Pulau Ubin. I hope the govt keep this place alive, and keep as a heritage for the future generation

[@poonahmei6322]

Pulau ubin The last rustic. kampong. Last Malay family still need to give way to development😮

[@Sailboatsx]

Respect to this man

[@Itspavi98]

I rmb when Ubin boy was so popular! I always wanted to go there haha

[@seanyeo7080]

I will love to visit there.

[@vijay20]

although i know it is almost unthinkable for Ubin to be transformed into a sentosa, i really appreciate the people who are in the background really keeping it together over there. I'm delighted to see foreign tourists visiting there (most of the people in this video seem to be foreigners), STB really needs to step up and promote Ubin and perhaps make it into a tiny tioman (without the diving)

[@rotipandan]

the last thing pulau ubin needs is to be turned into another sentosa. commercializing these places is a disaster. what do you think happened to all the other orang pulau communities in singapore when the government took over their places? safe to say most singaporeans are hardly even aware these communities even exist when they are the true indigenous people of singapore

[@afifiqbal97]

Nanti nak datang dgn kawan2 🤩

[@Sunflower-p3n]

Pulau ubin shld be remain as one of our recreational island.So we local hv a place to get out and see the sea and greenery...it such a beautiful place with nice pple around

[@Sunflower-p3n]

I miss pulau ubin...will travel.there soon

[@mvp2526]

if gov can build long island they can build a land bridge to ubin from singapore.reclaim the water area and build more buildings.ubin can be a tourist hot spot.

[@boyan619]

The island already been PRESERVED

[@davidwoonyewkwong]

Hope to bring my church group there soon and explore the island via the taxi vans!!!

[@maxrebo8455]

Apart from all the mosquitos we loved our day visiting Ubin.

[@aimanmarzuqi4804]

Respect

[@yusriwagiman8712]

Cik Aman is my uncle

[@yusriwagiman8712]

My mother second last younger brother

[@babyowl92]

​@@yusriwagiman8712Wow interesting. Allah bless ur uncle good health n long life.

[@konghey]

I wanna know more about ghost stories there.

[@SamsonOhsem]

Asian people very hardworking

[@imSodamazon]

They should promote tourism here…. A lot of people would love to experience the nature and history of this island… I’m sure tourists would love to visit

[@zatilaqmar3427]

Wow this looks like my hometown in Kuantan.

[@meloon5876]

I love the NOs there

[@singaporefoodreview9591]

Wa he travel all they way from main city to Pulau Ubin each day

[@boyan619]

he travel from east side

[@share_accidental]

as a singaporean, this is the real singapore!!

[@jemimychannel7893]

Nice kampong... 😢😢😢 But quite sad there is only 40families left there.... Hmmmm

[@shawolsarah]

Hope the government can give these taxi uncles more support

[@Abraham-uk4xy]

Have some small motels or airbnb on the island with some stalls or coffee shops so people can stay over at weekends.

[@nurhafidznurhafidz2890]

i hope the government will do something to make business there increase. kampung has to still be Alive, no matter what generations to come

[@niksack]

I wish Malaysian money will raise up comparable to Singapore so I may visit to this beautiful Island one day.

[@scaleartsg]

3:19 unker satay! 😂

[@Stevenraj-iu8jx]

The government should leave pulai ubin as it is please not built any bridges for vehicles to drive in from mainland it will destroy the natural beauty of pulai ubin.

[@nuggetsss2526]

we need to conserve thus place before its demolished and build into another hdb