Why some Singaporeans choose farm life abroad
Some Singaporeans are relocating to rural areas abroad to pursue a slower, more self-sufficient lifestyle away from urban stress. These individuals are engaging in farming and sustainable business practices in countries like China and Malaysia.
Why it matters
The trend reflects a growing desire for lifestyle shifts and work-life balance among urban professionals in high-density cities.
Some Singaporeans are choosing farm life abroad for a slower, more fulfilling lifestyle.
PHOTO: SHALYN THNG, ADELINE LEONG, ESTHER PEH, ALIYAH RIZQ FARM
Listen Summarise Some Singaporeans are choosing farm life abroad for a slower, more fulfilling lifestyle, embracing self-sufficiency and learning farming skills through hands-on experience. Many find farming offers peace and connection to nature, contrasting with stressful urban work, as seen in stories from China, New Zealand, France, and Kazakhstan. Others have turned farming into careers, building successful businesses in Malaysia with sustainable and ethical practices, motivated by health, environment, and market opportunities. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Finding a small sweet potato hidden in the dirt was hardly what Singaporean Shalyn Thng was expecting while digging up her front yard.
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