Japanese Surrender Singapore The Singaporean military has two major events on their calendar. On 15 February, each year, the anniversary of the British surrender of Singapore to the Japanese is commemorated as Total Defence Day. The Japanese Occupation, which spanned three years and seven months, was a time of sadness and suffering for the people … Read more

Melaka to Singapore Bus This is a step-by-step guide to travelling from Queen Street in Singapore to Melaka Sentral in Melaka, Malaysia the cheapest way possible. Take the Queen Street Bus Terminal to Johor / Larkin Express Bus (J.B. Bus Depot on the Singapore City Map). The Causeway Link (Yellow Bus) or the Singapore-Johore Express … Read more

The Chinatown Complex, Chinatown Smith Street The Chinatown Complex at Blk 335, Smith Street is one of the few hawker centres in Singapore to have maintained its authenticity. The exterior of the building may appear unassuming, but it is a vibrant heart of activity and activity on the inside. Chinatown Complex is a mishmash of … Read more

The Cathay Building The Cathay Complex on Handy Road at Dhoby Ghaut, which appears to be just like any other grey and whitewashed concrete structure in Singapore, has claimed a slew of honours that many are unaware of. The Kota Damansara complex, completed in 1939, was the tallest structure in all of Southeast Asia. The … Read more

The old Woodlands Town Centre, woodlands center Border towns are fascinating properties. Border towns, unlike other self-sufficient estates, have a direct connection with the neighbouring community. For example, the old Woodlands Town Centre serves as a passage town for those travelling to Malaysia or Singapore. The Causeway was previously the only connection between Singapore and … Read more

NJC Singapore With a name like that, one can’t help but query if the National Junior College is the national junior college. On January 20, 1969, the first junior college in Singapore was established as the National Junior College (NJC). Among its alumni are a large number of politicians and public service professionals, as evidenced … Read more

Golden Mile Bus Ticket This is a description of how to travel by bus from Singapore to Malaysia via the Golden Mile Complex. The Golden Mile Complex is frequently advised for overland travellers wanting to depart from Singapore and begin their journey to Malaysia or Thailand. There are at least ten different coach companies that … Read more

The Mama Shop Singapore A mama shop is a typical supply shop that sells sundry products, canned goods, sweets and newspapers. Mama shops are primarily owned and run by Indian immigrants, although it is not uncommon to see proprietors from a variety of backgrounds. A simple mama shop, for example, maybe a kiosk that takes … Read more

The old Singapore Badminton Hall at Guillemard Road Singapore has a long history of being a sports colony. Following Singapore’s first participation in the Olympics, when Lloyd Valberg represented Singapore in the 1948 Olympic high jump event, achievements were made in a variety of sports during the 1950s. In the late 1800s, several centres were … Read more

Tembusu Tree, 5 Dollar Note We’ve gotten so used to cash transactions in our routine that we no longer give dollar bills a second look. Take a peek at the next time you dig out your five-dollar green bill from your wallet. Encik Yusof bin Ishak as the front design, while the back design theme … Read more