Tag Archives: Tanjong Pagar

The Old Singapore Polytechnic Campus and New Prince Edward MRT Station

Posted on April 16, 2016 by

Part of the old campus of Singapore Polytechnic, the first polytechnic in Singapore, will likely be giving way for the construction of the upcoming Prince Edward MRT Station of the Circle Line. The Beginning The history of Singapore Polytechnic stretched … Continue reading →

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Last Breakfast at Tong Ah Kopitiam

Posted on July 14, 2013 by

It was a cooling Sunday morning, but I decided to wake up a little earlier to make a trip down to Tong Ah Eating House. It was the last day of operation for the 74-year-old iconic kopitiam located at the … Continue reading →

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10 Legends and Myths of Singapore

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

Even though we are a young nation, Singapore, like any other countries, has its fare share of legends and myths. Most Singaporeans are aware of the popular folktale of how the name Singapura came about, but what about the other … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

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 →

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