Tag Archives: Chap Ji Kee

The Red Butterfly – Girl Terrors of the Sixties

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Remember Singapore

The name Red Butterfly may sound harmless and nothing unusual in Singapore today. In fact, in Chinese legend, it is viewed as a bringer of good fortune and happiness. But back in the sixties and seventies, it represented a dark side … Continue reading →

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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 →