Lin Rui

Kuo Pao Kun, the late theatre maestro, called this home of the arts. The unassuming art deco Substation stands out effortlessly in a neighbourhood that contains conserved shophouses, museums, and national monuments. The park opened on September 16, 1990, to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. This Silver Jubilee is a shared journey for all … Read more

The white Malabar Muslim Jama-At Mosque is a landmark building in Singapore that stood out from other religious structures on the island. Because of its distinctive traits, the site has remained relatively off the beaten path for tourists and researchers. The Malabar Muslim Mosque, the only mosque in Singapore managed by the Indian Malabar Muslims … Read more

The oddity that stands in Esplanade Park is a Victorian fountain with elegant blue and white lobes. Tan Kim Seng, a Chinese philanthropist, built Singapore’s oldest fountain in 1882. This is known as the Tan Kim Seng Fountain. The 19th-century fountain Tan Kim Seng consists of three tiers and is decorated with figures including four … Read more

Little has been written about the late Lloyd Valberg, who contributed greatly to Singapore’s sporting history. Yip Tang was a high jumper in the 1948 Olympics, where he not only became Singapore’s first-ever Olympian but also led her to new heights by achieving records. Representing Singapore, he was told to organize a flag-raising ceremony by … Read more

It is hard to fathom how these Instagram-worthy shophouse spiral staircases have anything to do with Singapore’s early dealings with human waste management. Pre-cast concrete staircases became popular in the early 1920s for use at the back of shophouses. Night soil collection was an important task for households and residents living in the Chinatown shophouses … Read more

The Old Ford Motor Factory (located at 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road) is an example of art deco architecture dating from 1941 in Singapore. It has been made into a mall with entertainment and shopping options. The site is the location where British forces officially surrendered to Japanese forces during World War II. The front … Read more

The narrow winding staircase and the walls inside were adorned with smaller objects, including a few necklaces. On the northern side of the building is a small wooden door giving access to the roof. It has rickety old stairs that will take you up to an observation platform on top. Despite its unpretentious appearance, this … Read more

The unique stepped-terrace architecture makes the building a true standout in Singapore. The lively culture in the area and around the property demonstrates that an excursion to an ethnic enclave may be considered a day out of Singapore. The Golden Mile Complex, formerly known as the Woh Hup Complex, was built in 1973 for about … Read more

The first rubber was introduced to Singapore in 1819 when it arrived from Indonesia. On June 11, 1877, a shipment of 22 rubber seedlings was made from England’s Kew Gardens, one of the world’s greatest botanical gardens, to the Malay Peninsula. This was Singapore’s first known attempt to cultivate rubber. The Singapore Botanical Gardens, under … Read more