SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): To liven up Kampong Glam and attract more visitors to the historic precinct, plans are under way to host more cultural activities, add green spaces and feature more artwork along the walkable district over the next five years.
Among its areas of focus are maintaining cultural identity through art, sustaining businesses, creating more public spaces. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – After enjoying breakfast with his wife at Kampong Glam on Wednesday (March 8) morning, Mr Abdul Hamed was shocked to find his parked car in Sultan Gate pinned by a fallen tree. "I have never parked at this area before because it was always full," said the 56-year-old crew manager and depot controller. "But it was especially empty.