Tag Archives: HDB New Towns

Swimming in the Summer Sun of Singapore

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Remember Singapore

Most of the time, it is either rain or shine in Singapore. Swimming has always been a popular activity for Singaporeans, especially in the hot summer days between March and July, when temperatures sometimes hit as high as 35 degree … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic | Tagged Ang Peng Siong, Big Splash, Chinese Swimming Club, East Coast Park Lagoon, Farrer Park, Haw Par, HDB Estates, HDB New Towns, Joscelin Yeo, Junie Sng, Katong Park, Mitsukoshi Garden, Mount Emily, Patricia Chan, Public Swimming Pool, Queenstown, River Valley, Singapore River, Singapore Swimming Club, The Flying Fish, Yan Kit | 39 Comments

Old, Common Names of Places in Singapore, and their Origins

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Remember Singapore

Singapore was once known as 石叻坡, where 石叻 is “Selat” (Malay term for straits) and 坡 is an old Chinese way of addressing a place. Within the country, many places in Singapore have colourful histories and some are better known … Continue reading →