Dhaka, March 5 -- Singapore has launched the first phase of its long-term Greater Sentosa Master Plan, beginning with major infrastructure upgrades aimed at transforming Sentosa and Pulau Brani into a leading global leisure and tourism destination.

The update was announced on March 2 by Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan during the ministry's Committee of Supply debate in Parliament.

The decades-long rejuvenation project, previously known as the Sentosa-Brani Master Plan, will gradually reshape the two islands into a large integrated tourism and lifestyle precinct.

During Phase One, the government will develop a new transport hub linking Sentosa and Pulau Brani. The hub will improve accessibility between the islands and...