Tag Archives: Villa Haji Kahar

The “King” of Bedok, Villa Haji Kahar and the Bedok Rest House

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Remember Singapore

Longtime residents of Bedok may have heard of a grand residence that was once owned by the “king” of Bedok. It was the Villa Haji Kahar, located at Jalan Haji Salam, off Upper East Coast Road. The grand private residence … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic | Tagged Bedok, Bedok Corner, Bedok Rest House, Jalan Haji Salam, Kampong Bedok Laut, Long Beach, Villa Haji Kahar, Wyman’s Haven | 25 Comments

Grand Mansions, Bungalows and Villas of the Past

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Remember Singapore

The grand mansions and villas of yesteryear might not match the likes of the modern houses owned by the rich and famous today at Nassim Road, Ridley Park, Bukit Timah or Sentosa Cove, but they certainly had their charms in … Continue reading →