Tag Archives: East Coast Road

A Lost Peranakan Gem at Joo Chiat’s Mangis Road

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Remember Singapore

A Peranakan gem had previously stood at 26 Mangis Road for almost a century. One of its last kinds in Singapore, the unique house was built in 1932; the year clearly inscribed on its decorative roof gable. Even though it was … Continue reading →

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The Story of “The Cattle King” and his Karikal Mahal Palace

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Remember Singapore

When wealthy Indian cattle merchant Moona Kadir (Kader) Sultan (1863-1937) built his mansion Karikal Mahal at East Coast Road in 1917, it was one of the grandest private residences in Singapore. It was named after his birthplace and native town … Continue reading →

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Bidding Farewell to Siglap’s Last Standing Flats

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Remember Singapore

The days have come to bid farewell to the last standing flats at Siglap. Also known as the Siglap Fire Site Housing Estate in its early days, the four blocks stood out in Siglap, where it is almost exclusively filled … Continue reading →

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