Can you imagine playing in a playground that was used to be a dumping ground for rubbish? One man's determination changed a once wasted piece of land into a wonderland.

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According to a news article in The Star, Tan Ching Swee is a 60 years old handyman who can’t stand seeing how a piece of land is being used as a place for people to dump their rubbish. He noticed that the kids in the neighbourhood doesn’t have a proper place from them to play thus, he got an idea to turn the 0.2-hectare land in Batu Pahat, Johor into a playground for kids.

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After working tirelessly and spending RM6,000 of his own money, he managed to transform the place into an international attraction! People from Singapore, Hong Kong and some as far as United States, visited the playground and it is known as the “DIY Playground”. 

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The playground is filled with different rides such as bumper cars, swings, see-saw, merry-go-round and few more.

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The playground can also serve as a place for activities. Tan even constructed a small stage and covered area for people to hang out or to organize some events over there.

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He also makes sure that the playground is safe for public usage as he will check the playground every day.

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Tan also opened a small business selling Thai food with his wife at the playground. To help ensure the playground is properly maintained, there’s a donation box ready for people to donate. He hopes in the future, more parks like this will be set up in Johor.

The sacrifices of one man benefits the many! Good job Tan! We wish him all the best and hope the playground prosper!