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
One of the Oldest Temple, Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple The Cholas, a long-reigning dynasty in southern India, are reputed to have been the greatest temple builders in Indian history. The Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple, located in the entertainment area of Katong off Ceylon Road, has been built in the Chola architectural style. This is one … Read more
Ghetto Singapore was a blog about stories that revolve around Singapore’s history, arts and heritage. The stories portrayed were not just your usual tourist spots but rather off the beaten track places that contribute to our identity as a nation and country. We (SGXP) acquired this project because we wanted to preserve Singapore’s history in … 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
When it comes to claiming rights as the birthplace of sports in Singapore, several sites spring to mind. The National Stadium, also known as the Grand Dame of Kallang, is a colossal stadium in Singapore that has hosted several sports events such as the SEA Games, Malaysia Cup tournaments, and even most of Singapore’s National … Read more