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From Old Woodlands to New

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Remember Singapore

The Woodlands of the early 20th century was an entirely rural area, filled with forest and mangrove swamps with clusters of attap huts, rubber plantations and farms. Over at Malaya, across the Straits of Johore, all that its residents could … Continue reading →

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Sembawang Hot Spring’s Long-Awaited Rejuvenation

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Remember Singapore

The idea to turn Sembawang Hot Spring into a recreation spot started a century ago. Back then, there were already suggestions to make use of the only natural hot spring on mainland Singapore and convert it to a hydropathic establishment, … Continue reading →