Today, the modest-looking bus terminal on George Street is recognized throughout Malaysia as the entry point for Johor Bahru. One would have travelled from Queen Street to Johor in under 45 minutes on an express bus. Only two decades ago, one could have simply walked across the street to Johore, or rather, to Johore Road. … Read more

It’s always pleasant to discover a rogue in a city organized on grids and squares. The apex of a U-shaped junction formed by two roads, Selegie Road and Prinsep Street, is marked by a curved yellow pastel building known as the Selegie Arts Centre. The Selegie Arts Centre, located on the corner of Prinsep Street … Read more

Bright Hill Temple, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery Bright Hill is a neighbourhood located near the city centre of Singapore. Built on a hilltop is a Buddhist religious institution that took its name from the area’s most famous landmark, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery (KMSPKS), which was founded in the midst … Read more

All in all, it’s a good place to visit with friends and family for the sake of some fresh air. If you’re into art, the modern facilities provide the space needed in order to exhibit your work. The bungalows, which feature a mix of white and black tiles, are in the style of colonial dwellings … Read more

Little India Tekka Market An epicentre is a focal point on the Earth’s surface directly above where an earthquake begins. The Tekka Centre is located beneath the subterranean Little India MRT Station. It is a major centre of Little India because it provides a multi-sensory experience with the numerous items and fresh cuisine on offer. … Read more

Unforgotten Moments – Bugis Street History There are two Bugis Streets in Singapore. One is a semi-air conditioned shopping mecca with three levels of bazaar stalls selling apparel, beauty services, and food. The third is hidden beneath the concrete blocks of Bugis Junction, which were removed from our street directory in the late 1980s and … Read more

There was once a renowned Chinese opera theatre in the centre of Chinatown, where opera celebrities travelled from China and Hong Kong to perform. The theatre was so well-known that the surrounding streets were dubbed after it. Hei Yuen Koo (Theatre Street) was named after the Hei Yuen Company, which had its offices on Victoria … Read more

Following the establishment of modern Singapore in 1819, Stamford Raffles released his Town Plan in 1822 to help plan where buildings would be constructed. The proposal was intended to assist urban development in order to guarantee that physical expansion followed a systematic pattern. The city was laid out on a grid basis, with zones clearly … Read more