Until 2000, Jurong, an island off the southern coast of Singapore, did not exist.
Seven islets that were once home to pirates and fishing villages were merged into what today is an energy and chemicals hub that houses more than 100 petroleum and petrochemical companies.
One of Singapore’s many land reclamation feats, Jurong also symbolises the lengths to which the tiny city state with minimal natural resources has gone to attract foreign investment — money that has helped it grow into one of the world’s most advanced economies.
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