The next transformation of Sentosa Island will incorporate the neighbouring 120-ha Pulau Brani into a new recreational destination. Billed as the Greater Sentosa Area, the master plan for this revitalisation and expansion of Sentosa Island was unveiled on July 3. The overhaul of major parts of Sentosa Island is much needed, especially as other competing recreational areas throughout Singapore have sprouted in recent years, such as the recent transformation of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. It has been more than 15 years since the launch of Universal Studios Singapore, and in my opinion, some of Sentosa’s allure has faded since its glory days during the 1990s and early 2000s. It feels to me like most Singaporeans are ‘done’ with Universal Studios, the cable car, and the beaches at Sentosa. (Probably multiple times, for those of you in your 30s or older.) I say, it’s about time Sentosa had a facelift and much has been promised as part...