In a recent trip to Malaysia, Chun See visits a rubber plantation to see how rubber is tapped today. Rubber is no longer tapped in Singapore now, but there were still plantations here as recently as World War II.

Along with pictures of the rubber tapping process and tools, Chun See poses a question for readers:

Younger readers may not know this. Not so long ago, rubber plantations were a common sight in Singapore. For example, if you were to check out this World War II topographical map which my friend Kenneth put up at Flickr.com, you will see many rubber plantations in the Thomson-Braddell area. (you have to zoom in). In fact, in my previous posts, I have mentioned seeing rubber factories in places like Lorong Chuan, Bukit Timah and Upper Thomson Road. So I believe there are actually living in our midst Singaporeans who once made a living from this humble profession. Do you know anyone like that?

Do you know of anyone who has been a rubber tapper living in Singapore? Give Chun See a heads up here.