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Pioneers: The road named for Lim Chwee Chian

Mar 31, 2021 | Our History

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...

Pasir Panjang Machine-Gun Pillbox

Feb 26, 2021 | Our History

Did you know that Pasir Panjang has its very own Machine-Gun Pillbox? You may have walked or driven by many times without noticing this cuboid structure sitting at the intersection of Pasir Panjang Road and Science Park Road. This Pillbox is one of very few remaining...

Phoon Yew Tien – A Pioneer In Singapore’s Music Scene

Feb 2, 2021 | Our History

Recently we had the honour of visiting Mr Phoon Yew Tien, a pioneer and giant in Singapore’s music scene. Born in Singapore in the early 1950s, his love for music started with tunes and stories from the radio and Rediffusion. It was not an easy time for a budding...

Jalan Mat Jambol 30 years ago

Jan 19, 2021 | Our History

Today we travel back in time to November 1989 – that’s more than 30 years ago! Many thanks to our reader who sent us an old newspaper clipping advertising the launch of Chelsea Village, the cluster of houses at Jambol Place, off Jalan Mat Jambol. Look through the...

Pioneers: The man behind Siok Wan Close

Dec 18, 2020 | Our History

Below is a contribution from long-time Pasir Panjang resident, Mrs Shiau: Tucked into one end of Chwee Chian Road is a little lane called Siok Wan Close. This lane was named to commemorate Khoo Seok Wan 邱菽园 (1874-1941), an important leader of the early overseas...