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Ever wondered about the dark side of Singapore? We often rave about our Garden City\u2019s lush green parks<\/a> and stunning architectural marvels, overlooking things that don\u2019t fit our rep as a squeaky clean and sterile country. But there\u2019s so much more to us. That\u2019s why Triad Trails<\/a> is here to unearth fascinating facets of the city\u2019s seedy underworld. Giving new meaning to familiar sights in Chinatown<\/a>, the walking heritage tour \u2013 guided by former gang members \u2013 uncovers the enclave\u2019s secret society past.<\/p>\n

This collab between tour operator Actxplorer and social enterprise Architects of Life combines elements of history with personal stories from ex-offenders. The result? A riveting experience that\u2019ll give you a fresh perspective on the neighbourhood and its people. Oh, and thanks to my SingapoRediscovers vouchers<\/a>, I didn\u2019t have to pay a cent for the 2.5-hour tour (it\u2019s $70, including lunch).<\/p>\n

Opium dens and secret society headquarters<\/h3>\n
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Our guide, Bruce Mathieu. Photography: Benita Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019s a rainy and slightly gloomy Saturday when our small group meets Bruce Mathieu, our guide. Instantly, he brightens up our day with his honest humour and I realise this isn\u2019t going to be like any other tour. The 52-year-old French-Chinese is fluent in multiple languages \u2013 and he\u2019s as colourful and candid as they come.<\/p>\n

Our trail starts off at UOB Plaza 1, along the Singapore River, as Bruce points out landmarks and reveals no-holds-barred nuggets of history interwoven with amusing jokes. He tells us how his gang used to run security services for popular nightclubs in Singapore. And how the yellow shophouses nearby \u2013 now occupied by eateries \u2013 formerly housed the third largest secret society in Singapore.<\/p>\n

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The tour’s meeting point comes with a view. Photography: Benita Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Before we round the corner towards Yueh Hai Ching Temple, one of the oldest in Singapore, Bruce points out he attended kindergarten at Telok Ayer. And he reveals the shops outside OCBC Centre were previously brothels and opium dens. Betcha didn\u2019t know that \u2013 I definitely didn\u2019t, even though I\u2019ve worked in the nearby areas for years.<\/p>\n

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Admire the intricate architecture of Yueh Hai Ching Temple. Photography: Benita Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When we reach China Street, he shows us the headquarters of the city\u2019s largest secret society in the 1800s. From gambling to drugs, the area was bustling with activity. His grandfather used to own a noodle and popiah stall here, Bruce says, so he learned the trade too.<\/p>\n

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The shophouses of China Street have an interesting past. Photography: Benita Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

People joined gangs back then for survival, to avoid being beaten up or cheated when they were Chinese immigrants fresh off the boat, he explains. What about now? He throws the question to the group and someone pipes up, \u201cFor fun?\u201d He nods, adding that motives have changed over the years.<\/p>\n

Hooked on drugs at an early age<\/h3>\n
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Bruce shares insights into his past. Photography: Benita Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At 13, most of us were probably stuck in a cycle between school and endless homework. But for Bruce, that\u2019s when he started experimenting with marijuana after a difficult childhood. He\u2019s sincere and open about his experiences, revealing how he savoured that high and became addicted to heroin by 15. That marked the beginning of all his troubles for the next three decades.<\/p>\n

\u201cHeroin withdrawal is no joke,\u201d he declares. \u201cHeroin is in a league of its own; it\u2019s something I don\u2019t wish anyone to try. The physical part isn\u2019t the most worrying \u2013 it\u2019s the mental part [of being addicted].\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pagoda Street is where Bruce makes a pitstop to talk about his story. Photography: Benita Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As he takes us down Pagoda Street, he dives deeper into his story, sharing how he turned violent because of drugs. He was imprisoned five times and spent a total of 10 years behind bars. \u201cThe more a person goes to prison, the harder his heart gets,\u201d he says of his repeated offences.<\/p>\n

The turning point for him? A poignant moment when his young daughter visited him in prison during her birthday and wept when he couldn\u2019t do the simple act of hugging her. That heartbreaking incident sparked a fire in him. From his faith, he found the strength to change, and now he readily shares his story with others so they can learn from his life lessons.<\/p>\n

Food for thought<\/h3>\n
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Spot street art and wall murals as you go. Photography: Benita Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After admiring street art along the way, the tour ends with a casual meal at Genius Central on Amoy Street with other ex-offenders telling their compelling stories. At my table, I share a meal with Beng Kim and other tour participants.\u00a0His story starts at the age of 10 when he joined a gang as a watchman in a gambling den. At 13, he moved on to nightclubs. Over the years, he eventually climbed his way up to the role of headman.<\/p>\n

After a brush with drugs and prison, he established his own loan shark syndicate. He was only in his early 20s, but life was good \u2013 he had all the material possessions he could dream of. However, at 29, just three days before his birthday, he was caught and lost almost everything in prison. That was the wake-up call he didn\u2019t know he needed.<\/p>\n

\u201cSociety gave me a death sentence; my family said I couldn\u2019t make it,\u201d he says of his imprisonment. \u201cIf you don\u2019t have a renewed purpose, it\u2019s easy to relapse because of peer influence.\u201d<\/p>\n

Renouncing his gang in prison wasn\u2019t easy, but Beng Kim found faith, meaning and purpose in life during his six-year stint behind bars. He also learnt self-discipline and used this time to study and prepare himself for the future. Speaking of his experience, he exudes a calmness that hints he\u2019s made peace with his past. Now a program manager for residential care at a charity organisation that helps ex-offenders, he talks compassionately about his \u201cbrothers with a common background\u201d.<\/p>\n

When he was first released from prison, people still saw him through the lens of his notorious reputation. Mistreatment and misunderstandings were common, but he emphasises it\u2019s how you respond that makes a difference. That\u2019s why he encourages his fellow brothers to see such instances as opportunities to show others how they\u2019ve changed.<\/p>\n

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The meal at Genius Central. Photography: Benita Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As our time together comes to an end, I\u2019m left with a sense of admiration and respect for these men who\u2019ve done a complete 180 in their lives. Using prison as a stepping stone to better themselves, they\u2019re now committed to do better and bring good to the world. The change is inspiring, and these incredible real-life stories give the standard heritage tour experience a uniquely human touch.<\/p>\n

Triad Trails<\/a>, $70, every Saturday, book online<\/em><\/p>\n

[Note: The sit-down meal will be replaced with takeaway sets until the Covid-19 group dining restrictions have been lifted.]<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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