Tag Archives: Singapore 1970s

Nostalgic Coloured Photos of Singapore’s Roadside Durian Stalls

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Remember Singapore

Although Singapore does not have an official national fruit, durian is arguably the favourite fruit among Singaporeans. Durian as a national fruit occasionally becomes a hot topic of debate between Singapore and Malaysia, or between Malaysia and Indonesia. There was … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgic | Tagged Alfred Russel Wallace, Black Thorns, D10, D24, Golden Phoenix, Gourmet King, Hikayat Abdullah, Jalan Durian, Lew Lian Vale, Lim Kim San, Lorong Lew Lian, MacRitchie Reservoir, Musang King, Nee Soon, Old Tree, Pulau Ubin, Red Prawn, Singapore 1970s, Singapore 1980s, Singapore 1990s, Singapore Durians, Singapore Mass Rapid Transit, Sir Stamford Raffles, Tiger Hill, Upper Seletar, XO Durian | Leave a comment

When Soviet-Made Cars Roamed Singapore Roads

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Remember Singapore

From the seventies to nineties, cars that roamed Singapore roads were largely imported from countries such as Australia (Holden), Czechoslovakia (Skoda), France (Citroen, Peugeot, Renault), Germany (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Opel, Volkswagen), Italy (Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati), Malaysia (Proton), Romania … Continue reading →

Posted in Exotic | Tagged Lada 1200, Lada Motors, Lada Samara, Preferential Additional Registration Fee, Samara Motors, Singapore 1970s, Singapore 1980s, Singapore 1990s, Volga Taxi | 3 Comments

Those Years When We Brushed Our Teeth Together

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Remember Singapore

Dental education and oral hygiene for the young in Singapore have come a long way. In 1969, the Ministry of Health (MOH) launched dental education for all the primary schools in Singapore, with the aim to raise dental health standard … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgic | Tagged Chan Sian Chin, Dental Health Education Unit, Health Promotion Board, Ministry of Health, Open Wide Brush Inside, Singapore 1960s, Singapore 1970s, Singapore 1980s, Student Dental Centre, Telok Ayer Primary School | Leave a comment

Singapore’s Most Recognisable Logos, Then and Now (Part 1)

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Remember Singapore

A logo is more than a graphic design. It is a visual representation of a brand, business or product. For organisations and companies, it is a corporate symbol that reflects their image, efficiency and reliability. A well-designed logo can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgic | Tagged Housing And Development Board, Jurong Town Corporation, Popular Bookstore, Post Office Savings Bank, Public Utilities Board, Singapore 1970s, Singapore 1980s, Singapore 1990s, Singapore Airlines, Singapore Bus Services, United Overseas Bank | 4 Comments

The Camps Along Sembawang Road (Part 2) – Dieppe Barracks

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Remember Singapore

Built in the mid-sixties, Dieppe Barracks’ early occupants included the 3rd Commando Brigade of the Royal Marines and 95th Commando Light Regiment of the Royal Artillery. It was at Dieppe Barracks where the Royal Marines first flew their regimental colours … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic | Tagged ANZUK Command, Dieppe Barracks, First Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, Kangaw Barracks, Khatib Camp, Nee Soon Barracks, Nee Soon Camp, New Zealand Force Southeast Asia, Royal Australian Regiment, Royal Highland Fusiliers, Sembawang Air Base, Sembawang Road, Singapore 1970s, Singapore 1980s, Singapore Armed Forces, Trial Crash | 2 Comments

Tanglin Shopping Centre’s 52-Year Legacy at Orchard Road

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Remember Singapore

Opened in 1972, Tanglin Shopping Centre was one of Orchard Road’s earliest retail landmarks. Until its closure and demolition in 2024, it had witnessed, for more than half a century, the development and progress of Singapore’s most famous shopping belt. … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Anywhere Club, City Developments, King's Hotel, Orchard Road, Singapore 1970s, Singapore 1980s, Singapore 1990s, SK Chee, Steeple's Deli, Tanglin Road, Tanglin Shopping Centre | 1 Comment

Tong Nam Tobacco and the Rise and Fall of Local Cigarette Producers

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Remember Singapore

Along MacPherson Road, at its junction with Harvey Road, is a white double-storey shophouse that was once one of Singapore’s major cigarette manufacturers. This was the former factory of Tong Nam Tobacco Company (东南烟草公司). Tong Nam Tobacco Tobacco companies existed … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic | Tagged Chop Wing San, Harvey Road, Jumabhoy Mohamed Jumabhoy, Kwong Hang Ho, MacPherson Road, North Canal Road, Overseas Tobacco Company, Primary Production Department, Second World War, Singapore 1950s, Singapore 1960s, Singapore 1970s, Singapore 1980s, Syonan Tokubetu-si Tobacco Manufacturing Association, Tong Nam Tobacco | 3 Comments

Reminiscing the Rustic Charm of Ulu Sembawang

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Remember Singapore

Ulu Sembawang in the eighties remained a rustic, countryside-like place, seemingly isolated from the rest of Singapore that had seen rapid urbanisation over the years. Jalan Ulu Sembawang, the main route in the area, wound through a large part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Exotic, Historic, Nostalgic | Tagged Bukit Sembawang Estates, Canberra Community Centre, Cheah Moi Moi, Cheng Chi School, Chong Pang Community Centre, Chong Pang Village, Chong Sin Road, Chung Yee School, Church of St Anthony of Padua, Fu Xing Tang Temple, Housing And Development Board, Hua Mien School, Huang Long Community Centre, Jalan Kuala Sempang, Jalan Pasar Sembawang, Jalan Ulu Seletar, Jalan Ulu Sembawang, Jalan Ulu Sembawang (2km) Community Centre, Jalan Ulu Sembawang (3km) Community Centre, Lorong Chikar, Lorong Chuntum, Lorong Gambas, Lorong Lada Hitam, Lorong Lada Merah, Lorong Lada Padi, Lorong Maha, Lorong Pikat, Mandai Catholic Village, Mandai Hokkien Cemetery, Mandai Road, Mandai Tekong Community Centre, Mandai Tekong Village, Methodist Tamil School, Min Cheng School, Ng Tiong Choon Seafood Restaurant, Public Works Department, Registry Of Vehicles, Semangat Ayer Limited, Sembawang, Sembawang Road, Sin Hwa Chinese School, Singapore 1960s, Singapore 1970s, Singapore 1980s, Singapore 1990s, Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Rural Board, St. Anthony's Church, Stephen Lee Road, Sungei Simpang Village, Ulu Sembawang Park Connector | 5 Comments

Goodbye Bukit Timah Market and Hawker Centre

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Remember Singapore

On the last day of September 2024, the Bukit Timah Market and Food Centre will be officially closed, spelling the end of its history that spans almost half a century. Built in 1975 at a cost of $1.4 million, the … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Bukit Timah Food Centre, Bukit Timah Market, Bukit Timah Market and Food Centre, Eat Frozen Pork, Environmental Public Health (Hawkers) Regulations, Jalan Jurong Kechil, Jalan Seh Chuan, Singapore 1970s, Singapore 1980s | 8 Comments

Our Favourite Soft Drinks of Yesteryears

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Remember Singapore

We used to call our favourite soft drinks bok zwee or hor lan zwee (“bottled water” or “Holland water” in Hokkien), or ang sai that refers to Fraser & Neave (F&N) orange juice (“red lion” in Hokkien; referring to the F&N … Continue reading →