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Singapore Trivia – The Firsts and Lasts (in Everyday Life)

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Remember Singapore

A brief record of Singapore’s firsts and lasts of common things that are associated with our everyday life. 1821 – First General Hospital The history of Singapore’s first general hospital was almost as old as the country’s colonial history. The … Continue reading →

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From Villages to Flats (Part 2) – Public Housing in Singapore

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Remember Singapore

The history of the public housing in Singapore is largely divided into two sections: The Singapore Improvement Trust’s (SIT) period and the Housing and Development Board’s (HDB) era. Two minor players that had also contributed in the building of public … Continue reading →