SINGAPORE — As he watched some families spending their time fishing together at Orto leisure park in Yishun, Mr Muhammad Said Yacob just sighed.
The 32-year-old shift supervisor at Fishing Paradise said that his boss had no future plans for the business, intending for the firm to “end it well” at its current location, in conjunction with the expiry of the leisure park’s lease.
“I think there is no other place in Singapore that has this kind of vibe. Very kampung vibe, very chill, open, relaxed and yet close to housing estates,” he said.Fishing Paradise, which operated the fishing pond at the heart of Orto, officially shut down on June 25, leaving its regular patrons reminiscing about the good old times.saw it rebranded as Orto. Despite the change, the park retained its rustic charm and popularity as a fishing spot.
Building up a steady clientele with the neighbouring Uber Sports, the 48-year-old said that businesses there were supportive of one another. “There are really no such spots in the rest of Singapore. It is so chill and easily accessible, and yet located in a very busy part of Singapore,” said the 40-year-old.
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