The Development of Pasir Panjang Linear Park
We have an update on the construction progress of the Pasir Panjang Park! Phase 1, which starts from the Pasir Panjang Food Centre and extends southeast towards Jalan Pelepah, is very near completion and is scheduled to open in October this year. NParks graciously...
Kent Ridge Trail Stamps – Reliving The Past
Back in 2010, Singapore Post released “The Heritage Trail: Kent Ridge Park Trail Stamp Issue”. The stamps were beautiful (see pics) and there was an interesting write-up inside the Singapore Post First Day Cover, reproduced here for your enjoyment of a piece of our...
Buona Vista Gap Hill – An Interesting Past
South Buona Vista Road – many of us travel up and down this road every day, carefully navigating its bends and turns, or just enjoying the scenic ride on (sometimes late but always trusty!) bus service 200. If you’ve sometimes felt that the dense green forests...
Football Icon Chia Boon Leong
Remember our earlier post on Chia Yew Siang, Pasir Panjang pioneer, merchant and philanthropist? His only surviving offspring, Chia Boon Leong, used to be a local football icon in the 50s. He is the only Singaporean selected to represent China and play at the...
Pioneers: The philanthropist of Yew Siang Road
We hope you’re having as much fun as we are, learning about the historical figures behind the names of roads in the Pasir Panjang area! Today we shall find out more about the pioneer named for Yew Siang Road, a residential side road opposite Pasir Panjang MRT station....
Delightful Taiwanese Eatery At Pasir Panjang
Have you tried 呷三碗車站 Eat 3 bowls Station, a small Taiwanese eatery at Pasir Panjang Road? It’s near the Pasir Panjang police post. We’ve heard the lines can get quite long, so as the (SG) saying goes, got queue must be good! Let us know if you’ve tried it, and which...
Pioneers: The road named for Lim Chwee Chian
Chwee Chian Road is an S-shaped road that winds past the Poh Ern Shih temple off Pasir Panjang Road. It was named after Lim Chwee Chian 林推迁 (1868-1923), pioneer, merchant and philanthropist. Born in Fujian, China, he arrived in Singapore in his youth with little...
Bouldering at Pasir Panjang – Challenge Yourself
There are many interesting spaces tucked within the warehouse-styled enclave at 44 Pasir Panjang Road, just beside Currency House. We explored the area today and stumbled upon Lighthouse Climbing, a climbing gym in a large bright space with “contemporary holds,...
Pasir Panjang Estate Upgrading Update
In early 2020, PPPEA East was selected for an Estate Upgrading Programme (EUP), where the landscaping, mobility, drainage and lighting of the area were reviewed for enhancement. The PPPEA Committee worked closely with ThinkPlace (the appointed facilitator) to...Recent Posts
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