My Senai with Ngee Teck Huat Vegetable Farmer Pua Chon Teck
From farm to plate, vegetables are great! Follow Chon Teck and his team of hardworking farmers, packers and drivers on a captivating journey from Senai to Singapore as we marvel at how the lion city’s vegetables are grown, harvested, packed and distributed.
About the Programme
- What You'll Do
- Meet Your Host
- Important Details
What You'll Do
Join Ngee Teck Huat, the vibrant vegetable farmer Pua Chon Teck, in an exciting experience. Prepare for a captivating adventure as we delve into the fascinating world of vegetable farming! Discover the bustling network of workers, the multitude of vegetable varieties, and the tireless dedication of Mr Pua and his team. From contract farming to international logistics, this is a journey you won’t want to miss! Afterwards, head to Ngee Teck Huat’s logistics and packing facilities, where vegetables are sorted and labelled as ready for export. End the journey at Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre and meet with vegetable wholesalers who receive Ngee Teck Huat vegetables. Get ready to be entertained and enlightened by the remarkable story of Ngee Teck Huat, the unsung hero of Singapore’s vegetable market.
Meet Your Host
Pua Chon Teck, also known as Mr Pua, is a dedicated vegetable farmer at Ngee Teck Huat. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Mr Pua’s passion for farming is unwavering. He takes great pride in his work, emphasising that he has never complained about feeling tired throughout his 28 years of farming. Instead, he finds true enjoyment in his laborious efforts. Mr Pua shares a close friendship with Koh Fah, Singapore’s largest vegetable supplier, and in the past, he used to send his produce to them for packaging, which would then be distributed to NTUC.
Mr Pua’s journey into vegetable farming began at the age of 19 when he and his brother decided to venture into the business themselves. Over the years, Ngee Teck Huat has grown to become a prominent supplier of vegetables to various markets, including Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre, Fairprice, Sheng Siong, Hao Mart, and Umart. They cultivate over 100 varieties of vegetables, with a significant portion of their produce, including popular items like kang kong, bayam, and xiao bai cai, being sold in Singapore. With a daily production of approximately 2,000 kg of xiao bai cai and a total of 15,000-20,000 kg of vegetables, Ngee Teck Huat plays a vital role in meeting Singaporean’s demand for fresh produce.
Mr Pua’s dedication to his work is remarkable. Even during holidays like Labour Day and Hari Raya, he prefers to be productive rather than taking time off. His commitment to physical exercise is also evident, as he actively participates in collecting bottles and reusing or selling used cans. He believes that this hands-on approach is beneficial for his health and well-being.
Important Details
Attire
- Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable long sleeved clothing to protect themselves from the sun and from mosquitoes.
- Participants must wear covered shoes with good soles grip.
What to bring?
- Bring along your NRIC, passport, a change of clothes, hand sanitiser, wet wipes, insect repellent, a bottle of water and an umbrella.
- Each traveller is solely responsible for ensuring that his or her passport or other travel document is valid for at least 6 months from the date of return and that he or she has all necessary visas, permits or passes as may be required by the governmental authorities of Malaysia.
- Please bring along your own lunch and dinner to consume on the bus. We will not be making any food stops during the tour.
- We recommend that participants bring 100RM/person for meals and additional expenses. Please note that meals are not included in the ticket price.
- Participants are encouraged to bring their own earphones (with a standard 3.5mm audio jack) because we will be using radio guides for the tour!
- Please ensure that you bring along any personal medication. Asthmatic individuals are reminded to bring their inhaler.What to expect?
- As we will be visiting a farm, participants may need to walk on dirt paths during the tour.
Other important information
- Please arrive 15-30 minutes before the tour for registration.
- The tour will proceed rain or shine.
- Our facilitators will reach out to you before the event with further instructions. Please ensure that you are contactable via the email and phone number provided.
- The ending time provided is an estimate. Due to traffic congestion, customs clearance and other circumstances, the duration of the tour is an estimate and can only be used as a reference. Participants should not plan for activities after the tour.
- Parking is available at 39 Armenian St Singapore 179941.
- The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
- Photography is allowed at event premises.
Terms and Conditions
- All ticket sales are final. There will be no refund if you wish to cancel your tickets.
- Registered participants who fail to turn up for any reason are required to pay My Community S$1000. This is the true cost of the tour.
- Participants may wish to purchase a travel insurance separately. We will not be responsible for the loss, damage or theft of any item(s) belonging to a participant throughout the duration of the tour.
- Each ticket admits only one participant.
- Without limiting any other provision of these Terms and Conditions, to the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be responsible or assume any liability to any participant for:
- any injury, damage, loss or delay affecting any person or property not arising from our own negligence or breach;
- any loss, damage, cost, expense or delay suffered or incurred due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:
- actions or omissions of third parties (including any applicable third party service providers);
- mechanical breakdowns;
- a Force Majeure Event;
- a failure by the participant to comply with any of his or her obligations hereunder;
- a failure by the participant or traveller to posess, obtain or maintain any travel documentation required for the tour (e.g. health certificates, visas, valid passports, etc.);
- a failure by the participant to follow reasonable instructions, including but not limited to noting and complying with specified check-in and check-out and/or meeting places and times.
- The sequence of any itinerary for a tour may be subject to change from time to time, due to traffic conditions and other unforeseen circumstances.
- It is the responsibility of participants who are pregnant to ensure that they have a doctor’s certification that they are fit for travel. Notwithstanding any such doctor’s certificate, My Community has the sole discretion to disallow a pregnant traveller to undertake certain activities and no refund shall be payable in such event.
- By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
- It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 18.
- Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.
Time and Duration
Days & Dates
Wednesday, 9 August 2023
Ticket Price
(excluding Eventbrite service fee)
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