In its earliest days, Yishun was dotted with pepper and pineapple plantations. Its name is the Mandarin translation of Nee Soon, the name of the 'pineapple king' and rubber magnate, Mr Lim Nee Soon.
Once a rural farming neighbourhood in the northwestern part of Singapore, Choa Chu Kang has evolved from a simple "kampung" (village) to a modern estate with a community and recreational facilities.