# Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes trigger rare public protests

https://mins.news/en/item/35294

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-28 06:31 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/28/singapores-plans-to-clear-forest-for-homes-lead-to-rare-public-protests?traffic_source=rss

> Plans to clear about 15 of Maju Forest’s 23 hectares and at least 10 hectares of Gillman Forest for housing have prompted unusually vocal opposition in Singapore. Petitions seeking cancellation or changes to the projects have gathered more than 60,000 signatures, while over 2,000 people rallied for stronger environmental safeguards and greater planning transparency.