"The fireworks from Japan was more vibrant and colourful, much better than the normal fireworks," said Mr Fong, who was also at the Marina Bay countdown in 2018.
In the heartland, those partying at Our Tampines Hub were treated to an eight-minute fireworks and laser display as the clock struck midnight. "We were expecting something shorter. For a heartland celebration, this was really good. We really like the atmosphere here," she said. Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, an MP for Tampines GRC, joined in the countdown festivities there, along with fellow MPs for the GRC - Mr Desmond Choo, Mr Baey Yam Keng and Ms Cheng Li Hui.