Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the End of World War II
One key date on the Singaporean calendar is Total Defence Day, which is marked annually on 15 February to commemorate the anniversary of the British...
View ArticleA Final Hurrah at Commonwealth Drive
More than 10,000 Singaporeans thronged to Commonwealth Drive on Saturday for a final hurrah, just a month before the estate of blocks 74 to 80...
View ArticleSang Nila Utama – Singapore’s First Malay Secondary School
Most students are familiar with the tale of Sang Nila Utama, a Palembang prince who coined the name Singapura upon his discovery of the island...
View ArticleFirst to Bata, then to School
The strongest memories are the ones forged in our formative years. The January month signals new beginnings: a new year, new resolutions, class commencement and...
View ArticleFirst British Resident of Singapore William Farquhar
Much has been attributed to Stamford Raffles with regards to the founding of Modern Singapore. From school history text to institutions, landmarks and streets named...
View ArticleThe Curtain Comes Down on Yangtze
After 39 eventful years, the curtains were brought down on Chinatown’s Yangtze Cinema on 29 February 2016. As Singapore’s last adult film-centric cinema, Yangtze bore quite...
View ArticleThe Colours of Rochor Centre
Slated for demolition in end 2016, Rochor Centre’s distinctive presence in the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct will gradually fade with its vivid colours. Thanks to its...
View ArticleThe Little Institution Bows Out
The last brick and mortar store of a 171-year-old shopping institution will roll its shutters permanently at the turn of 2016 and 2017. The John...
View ArticleLaunch of Singapore’s First Television Station
Television watching – everyone’s favourite perennial pastime – has evolved alongside technological advancements and the increased access to multiple channels and content providers. The system...
View ArticleNo Walk in the Park for Kampong Java
For Singapore, the Garden City known for her lush green lungs and pockets of flora and fauna amidst urban space, it is the end of the road for Kampong Java Park, a small green sanctuary situated next...
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