Category Archives: Nostalgic

A Walk Through The Old Neighbourhood – Old Woodlands Town Centre

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Remember Singapore

Situated just before the Woodlands Checkpoint, the Old Woodlands Town Centre is the last point in Singapore before one crosses over to Malaysia. A resting point for many, it is now a sleepy old neighbourhood, paling in comparison to its … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgic | Tagged Bus Terminal, Lookout Tower, Marsiling Apartments, Oriental Emporium, Woodlands Bus Interchange, Woodlands Theatre, Woodlands Town Centre, Woodlands Town Garden | 38 Comments

Rediffusion And Its Glorious 63 Years

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Remember Singapore

Rediffusion has officially walked into the history books as the midnight struck on the 30th of April 2012, bringing down the curtains of its glorious 63 years of operation. It was 1949 when the first office of Rediffusion was set … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgic | Tagged Chinese Dialects, Chong Soon Fat, Clemenceau Avenue, Lee Dai Soh, Ng Chia Kheng, Ong Toh, Radio Television Singapore, Rediffusion, Roger Kool, Singapore 1960s, Singapore 1970s, Singapore 1980s, Speak Mandarin | 21 Comments

A Walk Through The Old Neighbourhood – Serangoon Gardens

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Remember Singapore

Serangoon Gardens was formerly a residential estate for the British (and some Australian and New Zealand) soldiers and airmen, where some of them were based in the nearby RAF (Royal Air Force) Chia Keng Camp, until the early seventies. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgic | Tagged Ang Sar Lee, Chomp Chomp, Paramount Theatre, Red Zinc Roof, Serangoon Gardens | 205 Comments

The Disappearing Chee Pow Kai and Hum Chim Peng

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Remember Singapore

It takes years of effort and determination to build a reputable brand. But sometimes, luck plays an important part too. There are many decades-old local famous and popular names that, for certain reasons, find it difficult to carry on their … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgic | Tagged Chee Pow Kai, Clementi Bookstore, Hougang Lark Kok Jio, Hum Chim Peng, Maxwell Market, Nam Heng, Orchidville, Seletar West Farmway, Sembawang Music Centre, Simon Road Market, Sunset Grill & Pub, Thye Moh Chan, Union Farm Eating House | 32 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

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

Taking an Old Bus Ride

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Remember Singapore

Bus 178 of Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) is the oldest public bus in Singapore, taking the daily route to and fro Woodlands and Boon Lay. The Nissan U31RCN bus, running on diesel and has a body made by Fuji … Continue reading →