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The Emporium Legend Lim Tow Yong (1925-2012)

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Remember Singapore

China was in a state of chaos in the early 20th century. A pair of Teochew brothers from a traditional family of farmers in Suatow decided to venture out into Nanyang for a better life. At age of only 15, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Departmental Chain, Emporium Holdings, Lim Tow Yong, Oriental Emporium, Singapore 1980s | 30 Comments

From Villages to Flats (Part 1) – The Kampong Days

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Remember Singapore

The rapid urbanisation of Singapore in the past four decades has seen hundreds of villages demolished and the lands freed up for redevelopment. The life of many Singaporeans of the last generation changed dramatically as they shifted from their kampong … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultural, Historic | Tagged Ama Keng, Amoy Quee, Bah Soon Bah, Boh Beh Kang, Bukit Panjang, Bukit Timah Road, Chai Chee, Chan Chu Kang, Changi Village, Cheng San, Chia Keng, Choa Chu Kang, Chong Pang, Geylang Serai, Hakka Village, Heap Guan San, Heng Ley Pah, Hong Kah, Jackson Plan, Jalan Kayu, Jalan Mata Ayer, Jawa Teban, Kampong Bahru, Kampong Chantek, Kampong Glam, Kampong Kapor, Kampong Kembangan, Kampong Lorong Buangkok, Kampong Pachitan, Kampong Punggol, Kampong San Theng, Kampong Silat, Kampong Ubi, Kangchu, Kangkar, Khatib Bongsu, Lam San, Lau Chu Kang, Lim Chu Kang, Lorong Fatimah, Mandai Tekong, Nee Soon, Neo Tiew, Orang Seletar, Paya Lebar, Phua Village, Potong Pasir, Pulau Blakang Mati, Pulau Brani, Pulau Bukom, Pulau Semakau, Pulau Tekong, Pulau Ubin, Radin Mas, Simpang Bedok, Somapah Changi, Sompah Bedok, Soon Hock Village, Sungei Mandai, Sungei Seletar, Sungei Tengah, Tan Chu Kang, Tanjong Katong, Thong Hoe, Toa Payoh, Tuas Village, Ulu Bedok, Wak Hassan, Wak Selat, Westhill Village, Woodlands, Yew Tee, Yio Chu Kang | 274 Comments

A Forgotten Past – A Zoo at Punggol

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Remember Singapore

Contrary to popular belief, our famous Singapore Zoological Gardens (or Mandai Zoo), opened in 1973, was not the first zoo in Singapore. It is the first and only national zoo, but before it, there were already several private zoos operating … Continue reading →

Posted in Exotic, Historic | Tagged Chan Kim Suan, Mandai Zoo, Ponggol Zoo, Singapore Miniature Zoo, Singapore Zoological Gardens, Whampoa Gardens, William Lawrence Soma Basapa | 26 Comments

30 Years of Memories at Marine Cove McDonald’s

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Remember Singapore

A favourite hangout place for many, the McDonald’s outlet at Marine Cove, East Coast Park, has served a generation of Singaporeans well for the past 30 years. Students used to visit the place for a drink after their participation at … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged East Coast Park, King Albert Park, Marine Cove, McDonald’s Singapore | 16 Comments

The Last “Fishing Village” in Singapore

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Remember Singapore

Located at the mangrove area between Yishun Ave 1 (or commonly known as Yishun dam) and Pulau Punggol Barat, Seletar Fishing Village is probably one of the last places in Singapore where you can find local fishermen making a living … Continue reading →

Posted in Exotic | Tagged Jenal Jetty, Lower Seletar Reservoir, Orang Seletar, Seletar River, Yishun Dam | 23 Comments

A Persistent Opposition J. B. Jeyaretnam (1926-2008)

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Remember Singapore

In the early 2000s, an old lonely Indian with unmistakable white sideburns was regularly spotted at Orchard, sometimes at City Hall or Raffles Place, standing for long hours and trying to sell his books to the crowd. Most walked past … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Anson, Defamation Suits, General Election, J.B.J, Jeyaretnam, Lee Kuan Yew, Opposition MP, Reform Party, Worker's Party | 11 Comments

A Forgotten Past – The Last Royal Palace of Singapore

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Remember Singapore

Do you know that the former royal family of Singapore existed until the late nineties? They had lived at Istana Kampong Glam (also known as Sultan’s Palace) for generations until the Istana was drawn for redevelopment into the Malay Heritage … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic | Tagged Abu Bakar, Istana Bidadari, Istana Kampong Glam, Istana Lama, Istana Negara Singapura, Istana Tyersall, Istana Woodneuk, Jementah Civil War, Sultan Hussien Ordinance, Sultan of Singapore, Temenggong, Yang di-Pertuan Negara | 120 Comments

A Visit to Reflections at Bukit Chandu

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Remember Singapore

The minute-long signal was being sounded all over Singapore at 12.05pm today to mark the Total Defence Day, and this year is a special one. It is the 70th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore. On the 15th of February … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Adnan bin Saidi, Battle of Pasir Panjang, Bukit Chandu, Japanese Occupation, Opium Hill, Second World War | 11 Comments

Grand Mansions, Bungalows and Villas of the Past

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Remember Singapore

The grand mansions and villas of yesteryear might not match the likes of the modern houses owned by the rich and famous today at Nassim Road, Ridley Park, Bukit Timah or Sentosa Cove, but they certainly had their charms in … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic | Tagged Alkaff Mansion, Art Deco, Atbara House, Beaulieu House, Bedok Rest House, Butterfly House, Chee Guan Chiang, Chek Jawa House, Colonial House, Eu Villa, Gedung Kuning, Golden Bell Mansion, Haw Par Villa, House of Jade, Hurricane House, India House, Karikal Mahal, Lim Chu Kang Pier, Manasseh Meyer, Matilda House, Mount Emily, Mountbatten Road, neo-Renaissance, Old Admiralty House, Oxley Road, River House, Sea Breeze Lodge, Seletar Camp, Spring Grove, Sri Temasek, St Patrick's Road, Sun Yat Sen Villa, Tan Chin Tuan, Tan Teng Niah, Tan Yeok Nee, Tanjong Katong Villa, Tyersall House, Villa Haji Kahar, Wesley House, Whampoa House | 207 Comments

Tribute to Dr Toh Chin Chye (1921-2012)

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Remember Singapore

Early Days One of the founding pioneers of modern Singapore, Dr Toh Chin Chye 杜进才 was born in Taiping, Malaysia in 1921 to the son of a bicycle shop owner. After early education in Ipoh, Dr Toh came to study … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Central Provident Fund, Goh Keng Swee, Lee Kuan Yew, Majulah Singapura, Medisave, Member of Parliament, Minister of Health, Minister of Science And Technology, National Anthem, Operation Cold Store, People's Action Party, Sinnathamby Rajaratnam, Toh Chin Chye | 5 Comments

Author Archives: Remember Singapore

The Emporium Legend Lim Tow Yong (1925-2012)

From Villages to Flats (Part 1) – The Kampong Days

A Forgotten Past – A Zoo at Punggol

30 Years of Memories at Marine Cove McDonald’s

The Last “Fishing Village” in Singapore

A Persistent Opposition J. B. Jeyaretnam (1926-2008)

A Forgotten Past – The Last Royal Palace of Singapore

A Visit to Reflections at Bukit Chandu

Grand Mansions, Bungalows and Villas of the Past

Tribute to Dr Toh Chin Chye (1921-2012)

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