Singapore is truly a city that never sleeps, what with quite a number of establishments that are open deep into the night. Personally, the only thing that comes alive when the sun goes down is my stomach but there are also a number of activities that you can explore as part of the annual grassroots event My Community Festival. Running.
Learning the culture and history about a place or a time past doesn’t have to be confined to our National Gallery. Whether you’re a tourist or just a curious local looking to find out more about Singapore, we’ve hand-picked our favourite destinations for custom heritage trails up to experience the untold stories behind the streets and landmarks around the island..
Everyday, 99.co takes a piece of property jargon and demystifies it. Today, we’re looking at the Rest of Central Region (RCR), the sandwiched area of Singapore property. While HDB flats are commonly classified by their individual HDB estates, private properties fall under three regions: According to the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), the Rest of Central Region (RCR) refers to areas.
Land-scarce Singapore is clearing its cemeteries to build new homes. Artist Jennifer Lim's bid to preserve one of them appeals to the nation's unique cultural heritage. But she must overcome Chinese taboos about disturbing the dead.