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Pasir Ris 8 to be connected to Changi Airport Terminal 5

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   According to the Straits Times report on 14th May 2025, the Cross island MRT line (which is under construction now) will be connected to the upcoming new Changi terminal 5. The Thomson east coast line will also reach terminal 5. This is exciting news for Pasir Ris residents like us. Pasir Ris 8 residents will have direct access to the new cross island line located beneath the Pasir ris mall by 2030. I can't wait for the day when I can take the train from under the mall and get to the airport seamlessly.  It's going to be more convenient than taking taxis or Grab and much cheaper too!     Image & Reference:  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/tel-crl-mrt-lines-to-be-extended-to-serve-changi-airport-terminal-5

Why I bought Pasir Ris 8 - Five Big reasons!

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Pasir Ris is so ulu. Are you sure you want to stay so far east? That's a common exclamation from one who does not know Pasir ris well enough. I would not blame anyone for thinking like this because I had similar thoughts years ago. However, when Pasir Ris 8 condo was launched with great fanfare, I took a long hard look at its attributes, and I totally changed my mind! Five BIG reasons why Pasir Ris 8 is a hidden gem  1. Super convenient   Pasir ris 8 is an integrated condo development with 2 MRT lines, a bus interchange and two shopping malls all within a 5 mins walk. At the time of writing, there are less than 20 integrated developments in Singapore. Only a few of them have 2 or more MRT lines plus a bus interchange with many transport options (many have only one MRT line). The selling point of such integrated condos is the convenience where residents can get to our transport stations quickly in minutes, or visit shops to buy daily necessities all within shelter from the...