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Our Favourite Playgrounds of Yesteryears

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Remember Singapore

How many of you have spent hours of your childhood playing in these sand-based playgrounds with local-styled designs? Many of them, built in the late seventies, are the works of Khor Ean Ghee (born 1935), Maria Boey, Lee Kwee Wah … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultural | Tagged Adventure Playground, Aliwal Street, Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Clementi, Clock Playground, Dakota Crescent, Dinosaurs Playground, Dove Playground, Dragon Playground, Elephant Playground, Hong Lim Park, Housing And Development Board, Khor Ean Ghee, Mangosteen Playground, Marine Parade, Merry-Go-Round, Neo Tiew, Old Woodlands Town Centre, Pelican Playground, Pineapple Playground, Rickshaw Playground, Sampan Playground, See-Saws, Singapore 1980s, Singapore 1990s, Sparrow Playground, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Vintage Animals Playground, Watermelon Playground | 178 Comments

Tribute to Singapore’s Mother Teresa (1898-2011)

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Remember Singapore

Teresa Hsu Chih (许哲) was born in Swatow in 1898, during the Qing Dynasty, in an extremely poor family where her father abandoned the family. At aged 16, her family moved to Penang, Malaysia, where they found jobs as cleaners … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Heart-To-Heart Service, Home For The Aged Sick, Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, Second World War, Teresa Hsu Chih | 3 Comments

A Walk Through The Old Neighbourhood – Redhill Close

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Remember Singapore

Redhill Close is a small estate of 21 blocks of flats numbered 1 to 3 and 5 to 22. There is no block 4 found. Many would think this is due to the number being considered inauspicious for the Chinese, … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgic | Tagged Ang Sua, Chek Lau, Hang Nadim, Jalan Bukit Merah, Main Upgrading Programme, National Day Parade, Redhill Close, Selective En-bloc Redevelopment Scheme, Silat Road, Silat Road Sikh Temple, Singapore Improvement Trust, Tang Suahn Kiong San Soh Hoo Chu Temple | 99 Comments

4D, Mahjong and Chap Ji Kee.. History of Gambling in Singapore

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Remember Singapore

With the completion of the Integrated Resorts (IRs) and its casinos in 2010, some said that Singapore had truly become a sin city. While they might be right, the fact is gambling has never been a stranger on this island. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultural, Historic | Tagged 4D, Beh Bio, Chap Ji Kee, China Street, Cho Dai-D, Dale Carnegie Club, Farrer Park, Formula One, Genting Highlands, Giao Keng Kau, Integrated Resorts, Konan Saiken, Leisure World, National Trades Union Congress, Papadopov Nikolai, S-League, Si Sek Pai, Singapore Mahjong, Singapore Pools, Singapore Turf Club, The Singapore Sweep, Toto | 16 Comments

A Forgotten Past – The Days When Singapore Mafia Ruled Europe

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Remember Singapore

Mention underworld triads and Japan’s Yakuza or Italian Mafia comes to mind. But there was an era when the Singapore gangsters ruled Europe with a vast drug empire that struck fear into the hearts of their enemies. Kampung Kid turned … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic | Tagged Ah Kong, Dragon Head, Mr Big, Pek Kim Leng, Roland Tan Tong Meng, Singapore 1970s | 28 Comments

A Walk Through The Old Neighbourhood – Tiong Bahru

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Remember Singapore

Tiong Bahru is the first public housing estate to be built in Singapore (Queenstown is the first satellite new town). It was a project undertaken by Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT) in the thirties, where SIT was a government body set … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgic | Tagged Bird Corner, Chinese Pioneers, Guan Chuan Street, Singapore Improvement Trust, Tiong Bahru, Yong Siak Court | 18 Comments

A Walk Through The Old Neighbourhood – Jalan Kayu

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Remember Singapore

Mention Jalan Kayu, and most Singaporeans will think of the delicious crispy roti prata. Indeed, the two large roti prata shops at Jalan Kayu, perhaps more popular and famous than the ones at Upper Thomson Road and Clementi Road, have … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgic | Tagged Abundant Grace Presbyterian Church, Ang Oon Hue, C.E. Wood, Fernvale, Jalan Kayu, Jalan Tari Dulang, Jalan Tari Lilin, Jalan Tari Payong, Jalan Tari Piring, Jalan Tari Serimpi, Jalan Tari Zapin, Lorong Samak, Lorong Tanggam, Roti Prata, Royal Air Force, Seletar Air Base, Sengkang, Singapore Rural Board, Tong Lee Road | 109 Comments

100 Things We Love About The 80s (Part 2)

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Remember Singapore

Due to overwhelming responses, I have compiled another 100 stuff (thanks to the generous feedback and contributions from nostalgia-lovers in Part 1) that remind us of the good ‘old days in Singapore during the eighties. Apologies for other things that … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultural, Nostalgic | Tagged Ah Meng, Ang Mo Kio, Arcade Games, Area Licensing Scheme, Asterix, Autograph Book, Bamboo Stool, Big Splash, Button Moon, Centrepoint Kids, Choon Seng Seafood, Choose Your Own Adventure, City Shuttle Bus, Dai Gor Dai, Darkie Toothpaste, Dick Dastardly and Muttley, Double Decker Bus, Dragon Ball, Fido Dido, Flying Across The Galaxy, Godzilla, Hantam Bola, Harmonica, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Icee, Identity Card, Junie Sng Poh Leng, Kacang Puteh, Kalkitos, Know Your School, Konami's Contra, Ladybird Storybooks, Library Pass, Ma Biu Po, Macross, Magnolia, Mastermind, McDonald’s Singapore, Mini Tennis, Mr Kiasu, Mr Potato Head, National Library, National Theatre, Nintento Game Boy, Oil Of Ulan, Oldenlandia Water, Overseas Union Bank, Pac-Man, People's Action Party, PEP Basic Reader, Pick-Up Sticks, Plasticine, Post Office Savings Bank, Public Utilities Board, Ramp Powered Launch, Road Safety Park, RTV, Science Club, Sharity The Elephant, Sing Singapore, Singa The Lion, Singapore Broadcasting Corporation, Singapore Mass Rapid Transit, Singapore Scientist, Slam Dunk, SOGO, Strawberry Shortcake, Student Concession Card, Student Times, Teamy The Bee, Teenage Textbook, Teenage Workbook, Tetra Pak, The Bookworm Club, The Flintstones, Tikam Tikam, Toa Payoh, TransitLink, Ultraman, Van Kleef Aquarium, Wang Sha, West Malaysia, Where's Wally, World Trade Centre, Ye Feng, Yoyo, Zero-Point, Zoo-Ed | 192 Comments

100 Things We Love About The 80s

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Remember Singapore

The era of the eighties is a favourite for many, including me. Life seemed to be a little slower, a little less stressful and perhaps also a little boring since there were no internet, iPhone, Facebook and cable TV. Catching … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultural, Nostalgic | 379 Comments

Burgers, French Fries and Diet Coke

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Remember Singapore

They are widely criticised as unhealthy junk food, but many of us cannot live without them. Love ’em or hate ’em, you cannot deny fast food culture is firmly a part of our life now. Here is a brief history … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged A&W Restaurant, Big Rooster, Burger King, Chuck E Cheese, Fast Food, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Komala’s Restaurant, Long John Silver's, McDonald’s Singapore, Pizza Hut, Root Beer Float, Taco Bell | 66 Comments

Author Archives: Remember Singapore

Our Favourite Playgrounds of Yesteryears

Tribute to Singapore’s Mother Teresa (1898-2011)

A Walk Through The Old Neighbourhood – Redhill Close

4D, Mahjong and Chap Ji Kee.. History of Gambling in Singapore

A Forgotten Past – The Days When Singapore Mafia Ruled Europe

A Walk Through The Old Neighbourhood – Tiong Bahru

A Walk Through The Old Neighbourhood – Jalan Kayu

100 Things We Love About The 80s (Part 2)

100 Things We Love About The 80s

Burgers, French Fries and Diet Coke

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