Author Archives: Remember Singapore

Singapore Campaigns of the 70s/80s

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Remember Singapore

With intensive usage of media, campaigns are launched to achieve certain particular goals, usually in a political, social or commercial sense. Sometimes, a campaign represents an era, and some of its posters go on to become iconic representations that are … Continue reading →

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Swimming in the Summer Sun of Singapore

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Remember Singapore

Most of the time, it is either rain or shine in Singapore. Swimming has always been a popular activity for Singaporeans, especially in the hot summer days between March and July, when temperatures sometimes hit as high as 35 degree … Continue reading →

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Ang Mo Kio, My Hometown of 25 years

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Remember Singapore

I guess every Singaporean has a story to tell in one way or another… of the place he or she was born and raised. Each story is a unique memory. I’m no exception. My hometown was Ang Mo Kio. If … Continue reading →

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The Grandfather of Singapore Sculpture and his Joo Chiat Studio

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Remember Singapore

At the end of November 2012, the former home and studio of the late Ng Eng Teng (1934-2001), widely acclaimed as the grandfather of Singapore sculpture, will officially walk into the history. Known as 106 Joo Chiat Place, the kampong-styled … Continue reading →

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Memories of the Old Clementi Town Centre

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Remember Singapore

Bounded by Commonwealth Avenue West and Clementi Avenue 3, the Clementi Town Centre was built in 1980 with facilities such as clinics, cinemas, hawker centres, a wet market and a library to provide convenience for the residents. All the HDB … Continue reading →

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A Forgotten Past – The Curious Case of Lim Yew Hock

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Remember Singapore

A controversial yet significant figure in the political history of modern Singapore, Lim Yew Hock (1914-1984) was the second Chief Minister of Singapore, succeeding David Saul Marshall (1908-1995) in 1956. Unlike his predecessor, Lim Yew Hock was a hardliner against … Continue reading →

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Those Years When We Waited For Our Buses Together

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Remember Singapore

The bus interchange, as well as the bus terminal, is a busy transiting point for many of us to make our way to work, schools or home everyday. Those were the days when many waited anxiously for their buses that … Continue reading →

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The Legend of a German Deity at Ubin

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Remember Singapore

There are as many as eleven shrines and nine temples on the island of Pulau Ubin, but none catches the imagination as much as the German Girl Shrine, which is located near Ketam Quarry at the western side of island. … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Jetties and Piers

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Remember Singapore

As an island surrounded by waters, Singapore used to have numerous old jetties and piers located around it, which were once used for boat trips to Malaya or between the islands. So what are the differences between a jetty, a … Continue reading →

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The Remaining Farmways at Seletar-Punggol

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Remember Singapore

When the construction of the new extension of Seletar Road started in early 2012, many landmarks and buildings near Seletar West Farmway had to make way, such as the former Jalan Kayu Post Office, The Hiding Place, Sinflora and several … Continue reading →

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