Pulau Tekukor (Turtle Dove Island) is one of the Southern Islands of Singapore formerly serving as an island warehouse for explosives[1] and ammunition. The island was also known as Pulau Penyabung (formerly Pulau Penyabong) - island for deadly duels[2] - with legends of it being a pirate-infested area.

There have been former proposals to turn the island into a residential area, resort or eco-park (Monkey Island).

Etymology

Pulau Tekukor is believed to be named after the spotted-neck dove - Tekukur (as it is spelt today).

Other sources believe its name originated from the Malay proverb "padang jarak padang tekukor" - which is reported to translate to "open field devastated in aftermath of war" due to the island's barren nature.[3] However, this may contain translation errors.

At the time, the island was uninhabited due to the lack of tree growth, and the hillocks were barren except for small undergrowth.

References

  1. ^ NewspaperSG. (n.d.)., PSA acts to stop erosion on island, The Straits Times, 29 December 1984, Page 15
  2. ^ NewspaperSG. (n.d.). Of pirates and warriors, The New Paper, 30 May 1990, Page 20
  3. ^ NewspaperSG. (n.d.). Page 7 Advertisements Column 3, The Straits Times, 6 November 1990, Page 7


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulau_Tekukor
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