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Know your Singapore
Holidays ... Visitors ... Family time ... New to Singapore ...
With this easy mobile guide book, you will never be short of ideas on
what to do and where to go with kids in Singapore.
A Note
What can you do with chi ldren in Singapore ? The possibi l i t ies are numerous and almost impossible to know or access in one shot.
It is a mobile world and information - the currency in today’s world - is available at the touch of a key or the swipe of a finger. But is it the relevant information at the right time ?
This was our main focus when we developed www.singaporeforkids.com in 2004 and the website has become an invaluable resource for people living or traveling to Singapore because it delivers the information you need, when you need it. Whether its what to see and do - both indoors or outdoors - or Singapore’s attractions ... or quirks, whether eating, shopping or what’s happening ... when you have kids (and even if you don’t), SingaporeforKids simplifies your life and your day, helping you make informed, tailored choices on-the-go.
Know your Singapore is the first of a series of ebooks from The A & A Workshop Pte Ltd. which delivers a part of the website in an easily downloadable format. The ebooks offer information based on personal experience and research and are especially tailored for families with children. They offer brief introductions and relevant highlights and are designed to make Singapore instantly know-able and enjoyable.
This ebook is a brief introduction to the island ... as well as a new way of accessing information. Like www.singaporeforkids.com, it organizes and customizes just the ‘right amount’ of information to let you make quick, easy decisions.
Links have been provided where available, as have the contact details. You can directly access the relevant websites from your ebook by clicking on words that look like this - www.singaporeforkids.com.
Contact us @ [email protected].
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Table of Contents
About Singapore 2
That Singapore is one main island and 63 smaller islands, most of which are uninhabited ?! 2
Did you Know ... 3
To-do-in-Singapore ... 5
Our Favourites 5
A City of Water 7
An Island of Acronyms 8
Clubs & Community Organisations 11
International Schools 15
Special Needs Schools 21
Health Care 24
History in the Present 30
In the Pipeline ... 35
Thank You 36
About S ingapore
Information, facts , detai ls . . .
interest ing perhaps, def initely
informative and quite possibly some things you didn’t
know or didn’t know where to
access on-the-go . . . did you know, for instance :
That Singapore is one main island and 63 smaller islands, most of
which are uninhabited ?
That Singapore is among the 20 smallest countries in the world ?
That Singapore is a stopover point for thousands of migratory birds
traveling the East Asian Flyway ?
That the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve in Singapore contains more
species of trees than the entire North American continent ?
That Singapore has some world ‘firsts’ - the largest fountain, the only
Night Safari, the busiest port and the highest man-made waterfall ?
That the most common Chinese surnames in Singapore are Tan, Lim
and Lee ?
That Singapore has more than 3,000 kilometres of roads, which, end
to end, cover the distance from Singapore to Hong Kong ?
YOU MAY NOT NEED TO KNOW ALL THIS INFORMATION, BUT YOU HAVE TO AGREE THAT IT CERTAINLY OFFERS A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE.
Did you Know . . .
THERE’S SNOW IN SINGAPORE
A snowball fight ? Snowboarding ? YES, you certainly can !
In Snow City, snow sports enthusiasts can learn to ski and snowboard with
internationally certified professional instructors.
It is also a popular venue for birthday parties.
SINGAPORE HAS THE ONLY NIGHT SAFARI IN THE WORLD
Have you ever seen animals in their natural habitat at night ? The Night Safari is
the world’s first wildlife park for nocturnal animals. It features over 1,000
animals from 115 species (of which almost 30% are threatened).
IN SINGAPORE YOU CAN RIDE THE WACKY DUCK
Half-truck and half-boat, it goes on both land and water. For out-of-the-box
and unorthodox tours of parts of Singapore, check out the amphibious
DUCKtours, the topless HiPPO buses, the HiPPO river cruises and the
Chinatown Heritage Centre.
These offer flexible hop-on hop-off options. There are all-in-one passes and a
variety of packages to choose from.
THE TREES YOU SEE EVERYWHERE IN SINGAPORE ARE THE ‘RAIN’ TREES
Tall, wide, umbrella-shaped and providing welcome shade, the leaves of this tree
fold up before rainy weather – hence its name.
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YOU CAN RIDE A GLASS-BOTTOMED CABLE CAR
It’s like riding a bubble and floating in space. A relaxed cross-over to Sentosa,
the Cable Car has some heart-stopping moments ! The re-designed cars are
extra spacious with large panoramic windows providing spectacular 360-degree
bird's eye views of the Singapore city, harbour, sea and Sentosa island.
SENTOSA ISLAND IS SINGAPORE’S MOST POPULAR FAMILY DESTINATION
There is much to see and do ... sports, nature, leisure, parks, sea, sun, sand,
shows ... Images of Singapore and the Sound and Light ... Universal Studios, luge
rides, the Underwater World, pink dolphins, food, music ... you are spoilt for
choice.
SINGAPORE’S POPULATION
There were 5.18 million people in Singapore in June 2011.
74 % Chinese 13 % Malay 9.2 % Indian
Of the 3.79 million Singapore residents, 3.26 million were Singapore citizens
and 530,000 were permanent residents.
Statistics from the Population Trends 2011 Report
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To-do-in-Singapore ... Our Favourites
This is our Top Ten , and they obviously ref lect our interests .
THE SCIENCE CENTRE ... an amazing, absorbing and creative introduction to
science, with many interactive exhibits and wonderful, related IMAX shows.
THE SINGAPORE ZOO, NIGHT SAFARI AND JURONG BIRD PARK ... indescribable encounters with the animal world.
MACRITCHIE RESERVOIR'S TREE TOP TRAIL ... surrounded by broad
swamps, jungle and greenery, yet in the middle of the city.
MUSEUMS (toys, art, history … ) ... find out what's happening in over 51
museums and especially for children.5
THE BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NATURE PARKS ... especially Chek Jawa and
the Sungei Buloh Wetlands – unique ecosystems that are rare to encounter,
beautifully preserved.
Beat the heat ... SKIING in Snow City or ICE SKATING in Kallang.
DUCK TOURS ... an hour long show-on-wheels heritage tour on a half-truck
and half boat that is either on the road or in the water.
BUMBOAT RIDES along the Singapore River ... a magical experience that can
be extended to cruises, if you so desire.
FUNAN CENTRE ... for all things electronic and digital.
The myriad, on-going CULTURAL SHOWS ... the new Singapore, featuring local,
regional and international talent.
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A City of Water
Singapore has 17 reservoirs , 27 major r ivers and more than 7,000 ki lometres of canals and drains - a l l
forming an extensive network of waterways and water bodies that f low through the heart of
residentia l , commercial and industria l estates on the is land.
The National Parks Board @ www.nparks.gov.sg is a treasure trove of facts and information and would be our first recommendation for those interested in knowing more about what is possible near, around, by and in the water, from
family outings and picnics to sports and nature explorations.
Singapore’s three nature reserves - the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, the Labrador Nature Reserve and the Sungei Buloh Wetland Nature Reserve -
provide a wealth of biodiversity, as well as hours of magic and discovery for the explorer and the nature lover.
Singapore’s reservoirs can be experienced and enjoyed in myriad ways -
through water taxis (the Marina Barrage), floating decks (Bedok Reservoir),
kayaking and hiking (MacRitchie Reservoir), nature explorations (the Lorong
Hauls Wetland near the Serangoon Reservoir) ... even performances, play areas
and wading streams (Lower Seletar Reservoir).
An Island of Acronyms
Singapore is the land of the TLA or the (mostly)
Three Letter Abbreviat ion. Here are a few, with
quick explanations.
(Source : the January 2003 edit ion of the New Mothers ' Support Group booklet) .
AYE
The Ayer Rajah Expressway from Keppel Road and the
interchange with the CTE west, towards Tuas and the
second crossing (to Johor Baru, Malaysia).
BKEThe Bukit Timah Expressway, north from the PIE at Bukit
Timah to Woodlands, towards the Causeway to Johor Baru.
CBDCentral Business District, the central area on either side of
Orchard Road and around the city district.
COECertificate of Entitlement or the right to own a car in
Singapore.
CPFCentral Provident Fund, the compulsory national savings
scheme.
CTE The Central Expressway running north to south, from Yio
Chu Kang to Keppel Road, where it joins the ECP.
ECP
The East Coast Parkway from Changi airport to the city
centre, joining the AYE at Keppel Road. The ERP applies at
certain times.
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NEA
The National Environment Agency, responsible for issues
such as haze information, drain clearance and inspecting the
hygiene standards of food outlets.
ERPElectronic Road Pricing - the electronic system of paying to
use busy roads at peak hours.
HDB
The Housing Development Board, the government body
responsible for constructing large blocks of flats, and for the
housing policy within these.
IU In-vehicle Unit, the device in a car which accepts cash cards
for ERP payments and parking fees in various areas.
KJE The Kranji Expressway, north of the island, linking
Woodlands to Jurong.
LTA
The Land Transport Authority, the government body
responsible for transport policy, road maintenance, planning
etc.
MRTThe Mass Rapid Transit System, the under-and-over-ground
train system.
NETS
The Network for Electronic Transfers representing cashless
payment by direct debit (Singapore banks only) by keying in
a PIN number at the point of sale.
NDP The National Day Parade.
NTUCThe National Trade Union Council which operates taxis, a
chain of supermarkets, beach resorts at Pasir Ris and more.
NUH The National University Hospital, one of the main teaching
hospitals, just off Buona Vista Road.
NUS The National University of Singapore.
PIE
The Pan Island Expressway, which cuts through the
industrial and new town centre of Singapore, linking Changi
airport in the east with the new towns of Toa Payoh and on
to Jurong in the west. The BKE branches off this to the
north.
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POSBThe Post Office Savings Bank, one of the outlets where you
can buy or top-up your cash card for the ERP system.
PSAThe Port of Singapore Authority, responsible for harbour
matters and boat licenses.
PSIThe Pollution Standards Index which measures the daily
level of pollution.
SBAThe Singapore Broadcasting Authority which is responsible
for collecting license fees for television and radio.
SGHThe Singapore General Hospital, another major teaching
hospital.
SLE The Seletar Expressway in the northern part of the island.
SSO The Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
TPE The Tampines Expressway near Changi.
URAThe Urban Redevelopment Authority - also responsible for
issuing car park coupons and monitoring its use.
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Clubs & Community Organisat ions
Friends, support, involvement in the community . . . f ind al l of this in the various cultural and national ity-based organizat ions that make the place you stay in more of a home and less of a country.
Singapore Polo Club
Membership open to all nationalities.
Hollandse Club
Membership open to all nationalities.
The British Club
Membership open to all nationalities.
22 Camden Park, off Adam Road
+65 6464 5225
www.hollandseclub.org.sg
73 Bukit Tinggi Road
+65 6467 4311
www.britishclub.org.sg
80 Mount Pleasant Road
+65 6854 3999
www.singaporepoloclub.org
The American Club
Ordinary Membership open only to Americans and
Canadians.
Republic of Singapore Yacht Club
Monthly cruises, sailing trips, charter trips, boating
lessons, a boutique hotel for visiting boaters on
stopovers ... and more.
American Women's Association
(AWA)
A women's group for all nationalities. Offers a
variety of activities and events.
Australia and New Zealand Association
(ANZA)
Offers information, networking, social, recreational
and sporting involvement opportunities.
Singapore American Community
Action Council (SACAC)
Serves the local and expatriate community.
SACAC includes Counseling and Community
Programs and SACAC Sports offices.
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10 Claymore Hill
+65 6739 4331
www.amclub.org.sg
52 West Coast Ferry Road
+65 6768 9288
www.rsyc.org.sg
American Club,10 Claymore Hill
Singapore 229573
+65 6734 4895
www.awasingapore.org
69A Boat Quay
Singapore 049857
+65 6438 4373
www.anza.org.sg
10 Claymore Hill
Singapore 229573
+65 6733 9249
www.sacac.com/home
The Japanese Association
Promotes exchanges and interactions with the
Singaporean community.
The American Association
For American expatriates and others. Offers a range
of services.
The British Association
Offers a range of activities and special-
interest groups. Committed to fundraising
and volunteering for local charities.
The Scandinavian Women's
Association
Belgian & Luxembourg Association of
Singapore
Promotes exchanges through social events.
Circulo Latino (Latin Circle)
Monthly events for people interested in
the Spanish language and culture.
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120 Adam Road
Singapore 289899
+65 6591 8136 / 37
www.jas.org.sg/index_en.html
+65 6738 0371
www.aasingapore.com
+65 6339 8229
www.britishassociation.org.sg
+65 6468 0076
www.swasingapore.com.sg
www.blas.org.sg
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/
latincircle/
French Association of Singapore
A social organisation for the French,
for Francophones and Francophiles.
German Club-Deutsches Haus
A recreational club, for both members
and non-members.
Hua Yuan Association
Helps new Chinese immigrants integrate
through cultural and social activities.
Singapore International Foundation (SIF)
A not-for-profit organisation that seeks to nurture active
global citizens and friends for Singapore, through dialogue and exchange
programmes, as well as international volunteerism projects.
People’s Association, Singapore
Building communities in Singapore, regardless of
race, nationality or status. Community clubs,
councils, outwards bound adventures, water sport
outlets ... an exhaustive offering of activities and
opportunities.
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www.afsingapour.com
61A Toh Tuck Road
Singapore 596300
+65 6467 8802
www.germanclub.org.sg
151 Chin Swee Road
#15-02 Manhattan House
Singapore 169876
+65 6337 7377
www.myhuayuan.org
www.sif.org.sg
9 King George's Avenue
Singapore 208581
+65 6344 8222
www.pa.gov.sg
International Schools
There are a
number of
schools for
expatriates,
of fering a choice
of US, Canadian,
Austral ian, Indian
or Brit ish
systems of
education, leading
to O Levels , A
Levels , Advanced
Placement or the International Baccalaureate . Most
schools of fer ESL (Engl ish as a second language).
Australian International School
For children between the ages of 3 and 19, the school offers high-schoolers a
choice of the New South Wales Board of Studies Higher School Certificate or
the IB Diploma Programme to complete their Secondary education.
1 Lorong Chuan, Singapore 556 818
+65 6883 5155
www.ais.com.sg
Canadian International School
This Early Childhood – Grade 12 International School offers the IB PYP, MYP
and DP Programmes, as well as the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
There are four campuses and details - addresses and phone numbers - are
available from their website.
www.cis.edu.sg
Chatsworth International School
The school offers programmes accredited by the International Baccalaureate
Organisation for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma
Programme (IBDP), Cambridge University, UK, for the International General
Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the American High School
Diploma accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
(WASC).
There are three campuses and details of addresses and telephone numbers are
available from their website.
www.chatsworth.com.sg
Dover Court Preparatory School
The school offers the IGCSE programme and the Centre for Supportive
Education offers a multifaceted comprehensive programme for children with
special needs from 3 to 18 years of age - with an educational context in which
pupils of all abilities are able to flourish in various ways and to a degree that
might otherwise not be possible
Dover Court, Dover Road
Singapore 139644
+65 6775 7664
www.dovercourt.edu.sg
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EtonHouse International School
A member of the group of 35 international schools and pre-schools operating
in eight countries – Singapore, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and
Vietnam.
The IB programme is offered.
There are a number of campuses, details available on the website.
www.etonhouse.com.sg
International Community School
This is is the only Christian international school in Singapore offering an
American-based college preparatory curriculum.
27A Jubilee Road
Singapore 128575
+65 6776 7435
www.ics.edu.sg
International School of Singapore
ISS offers the International Baccalaureate programme from Elementary through
High School.
25 Paterson Road
Singapore 238510
+65 6235 5844
www.iss.edu.sg
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Overseas Family School
Offers an International Baccalaureate curriculum and is authorised K-12 by the
International Baccalaureate Organisation, Geneva and accredited K-12 by the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, California, USA (WASC).
25F Paterson Road
Singapore 238515
+65 6738 0211
www.ofs.edu.sg
Singapore American School
Focused on providing an American educational experience. More than half the
students hold American passports.
40 Woodlands Street 41
Singapore 738547
+ 65 6363 3403
www.sas.edu.sg
Tanglin Trust School
Offers British-based schooling towards both the A Levels and the International
Baccalaureate programmes.
95 Portsdown Road
Singapore 139299
+ 65 6778 0771
www.tts.edu.sg
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United World College of South East Asia
One of the 13 United World Colleges and part of the UWC Movement begun
by Kurt Hahn with the aim to be a force to unite people, nations and cultures for
peace and a sustainable future.
Offers the International Baccalaureate programme.
Two campuses, in Dover and in Tampines, details on the website.
+ 65 6775 5344 / + 65 6305 5344
[email protected] / [email protected]
www.uwcsea.edu.sg
Hollandse School
Offers tuition in Dutch, and follows the Dutch curriculum.
65 Bukit Tinggi Road Singapore 289757
+65 6466 0662 [email protected]
www.hollandseschool.org
Global Indian International School
One of 21 schools in 8 countries, it offers the International Baccalaureate,
Cambridge IGCSE, CBSE-International and American curricula, along with the
Global Montessori Plus programme.
Three campuses, in Queenstown, Balestier and the East Coast; details on the
website.
www.globalindianschool.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.globalindianschool.org/sg-queenstown
The Japanese School
Three campuses, details on the website. www.sjs.edu.sg
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Lycee Francais de Singapour
LFS is a private school that offers the French curriculum in Singapore for
students from Kindergarten through High School.
3000 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3
Singapore 569928
+65 6488 1 160/161
www.lfs.edu.sg/en/presentation/presentation_lfs.htm
Swiss School Association
This is one of the 16 officially recognised schools outside of Switzerland, an
official private school for children from 2 years up to Grade 6, supervised by
the Canton Zug of Switzerland. Curriculum is based on that of the Canton Zug
as well as that of the United World College of Singapore.
Swiss Club Road - details on the website. www.swiss-school.edu.sg/site/?m=100&f=100
SJI International School
SJI International welcomes students of all nationalities from Grades 7 to 12 and expatriates from Prep 1 to Grade 6. The IB Diploma, IGCSE and the International Primary Curriculum are taught.
490 Thomson Road Singapore 298191
+65 6353 9383 [email protected]
www.sji-international.com.sg/index.htm
International & Local Schools and Kindergartens
This website has a wealth of information - check it out. www.entersingapore.info/sginfo/education.php
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Special Needs Schools
In today’s world, nobody is equal and everybody is
specia l and every chi ld needs to f ind a system of
learning that best suits him or her.
St. Clare School for Special Education
A private school offering special education for children with learning
differences, and covering learning through traditional and non-traditional
learning styles, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, ADD, ADHD,
language processing differences, dyslexia, down syndrome, global delay and
other learning challenges.
102B Upper Aljunied Road
Singapore 367881
+65 6284 1909
www.saintclare.com.sg
Genesis School for Special Education
Genesis School is a private school for children with special learning needs. The
primary function of the school is to provide affordable, educational services to
children with an IQ range of between 70 and 120 with specific learning
disabilities, as well as processing and attention control issues.
9/11 West Coast RoadSingapore 127296
+65 6733 1172 [email protected] www.genesisschool.com.sg
Divinity School for Especial Needs
A private school for children with varying levels of disabilities /disorders including ASD, GDD, slow or no language and speech development, IQ's below 50 etc, offering a curriculum that is a combination of Singapore, South Australian, UK and USA mainstream and special needs curricula. Blk 249, Bishan Street 22, # B1-370
Singapore 570249 +65 6459 9552 and +65 8125 8225
[email protected] www.divinity.edu.sg
St. Gerard's International School
Provides mainstream pre-school and special needs programmes with a focus on hands-on, experiential learning, supported by proven learning programs and strong parent involvement.
231 Mountbatten Road, Block B, #01-01Singapore 397999
+65 6333 9226 [email protected]
www.stgerards.com.sg
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Integrated International School
A boutique school offering personalised learning and learning support for
small-group or individual work in areas of specific abilities, needs or interests.
A high teacher-student ratio makes classes flexible, and teaching approaches
are tailored to suit the interests and learning style of each student.
41 Sunset Way, # 02-03/04 Clementi ArcadeSingapore 597071
+65 6235 9602 and +65 6466 4475 [email protected]
www.iis.com.sg/index.html
Kits4Kids Special School
A school for children between 18 months and 18 years, catering to individual development and growth with a curriculum developmentally appropriate for individual children, both mainstream and special needs.There are six branches in Singapore.
No. 107A Telok Kurau Road, Lorong LSingapore 425542
+65 6345 8812 [email protected]
www.kits4kids.org
List of Special Education Schools
A list of schools, with details, provided by the Ministry of Education on their website.
www.moe.gov.sg/education/special-education/schoollist/
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Health Care
Hospitals and specialty centres, private , government funded and nonprof it organisat ions - healthcare in
Singapore combines research, technology, specia l isat ion, expertise and infrastructure .
Mount Elizabeth Hospital (private)
A member of the private Parkway Group, this private tertiary acute care
hospital offers a wide range of medical and surgical services.
43 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228510
+65 6737 2666 www.mountelizabeth.com.sg
Parkway East Hospital (private)
Also a member of the private Parkway Group, this is a general acute care hospital with medical and surgical services, as well as specialty facilities for pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology.
321 Joo Chiat Place Singapore 427990
+65 6344 7588 www.parkwayhealth.com/hospitals/parkway_east_hospital
Gleneagles Hospital (private)
Part of the private Parkway Group, this tertiary acute care hospital offers a wide range of medical and surgical services. Gleneagles' key specialties include Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Liver Transplant, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oncology and Orthopedics.
6A Napier Road Singapore 258500
+65 6473 7222 www.parkwayhealth.com/hospitals/gleneagles_hospital/
Raffles Hospital (private)
A full service private tertiary hospital with a range of specialist services. Part of a group practice, there is a pool of professionals and visiting consultants.
585 North Bridge RoadSingapore 188770
+65 6311 1111 [email protected]
www.rafflesmedicalgroup.com/hospital/overview.aspx
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Thomson Medical Centre (private)
A private acute care hospital with medical and surgical facilities that cover obstetrics, gynecology, fertility, pediatrics, neonatology, general surgery and general medicine.
339 Thomson Road Singapore 307677
+65 6250 2222 [email protected]
www.thomsonmedical.com
Mount Alvernia Hospital (private, non-profit)
A not-for-profit private secondary acute care general hospital for medical, surgical, pediatric and maternity cases.
820 Thomson Road Singapore 574623
+65 6347 6688 [email protected]
www.mtalvernia-hospital.org
National University Hospital (public)
A public hospital, NUH is part of the National Healthcare Groups and offers tertiary patient care and specialises in 28 clinical disciplines, as well as offering a national liver transplant programme.
5 Lower Kent Ridge Road Singapore 119074
+65 6779 5555 [email protected]
www.nuh.com.sg
National Neuroscience Institute
Singapore's national specialist centre for patients with diseases of the brain, spine, nerve and muscle.
11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng Singapore 308433
+65 6357 7153 www.nni.com.sg
National University Cancer Institute
Offers cancer management and personalised care incorporating cancer awareness, prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
1E Kent Ridge Road NUHS Tower Block, Level 7
Singapore 119228 +65 6772 4811
[email protected] www.ncis.com.sg
NHG Eye Institute
Patients can travel to the hospital nearest to their homes for any eye services.There are a number of locations - check the website for details.
www.tei.com.sg
National Skin Centre
NSC is the referral centre for the diagnosis and treatment of complex skin diseases.
1 Mandalay Road Singapore 308205
+65 6253 4455 www.nsc.gov.sg
Tan Tock Seng Hospital (private)
With 17 disciplines, TTSH specialises in infectious diseases, geriatric medicine, rehabilitation medicine, respiratory medicine and rheumatology, allergy and immunology.
11 Jalan Tan Tock SengSingapore 308433
+65 6256 6011 www.ttsh.com.sg
Institute of Mental Health
IMH offers psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation and counseling services.
Buangkok Green Medical Park 10 Buangkok View Singapore 539747
+65 6389 2000 [email protected]
www.imh.com.sg
John Hopkins
Provides both in-patient and out patient care. Medical professionals from John Hopkins and NUH collaborate to treat cancer patients.
11 Jalan Tan Tock SengSingapore 308433
+65 6880 2222 [email protected] www.imc.jhmi.edu
Food Advisory Group
Professional advice to understand the importance and effectiveness of diet, the right nutrition and health supplements.
Cluny Court501 Bukit Timah Road, # 02 - 15A
Singapore 259 760 +65 8383 9010
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Alexandra HospitalAH offers a range of services - geriatric medicine, diabetes care, dental services, eye services, weight management, general medicine, orthopedic surgery and general surgery.
378 Alexandra Road Singapore 159964
+65 6472 2000 [email protected]
www.alexhosp.com.sg
Singapore General Hospital (public)
This is Singapore's largest tertiary acute care hospital and national referral centre, with over 400 specialists. Offers mutli-disciplinary medical care and a wide range of clinical specialties and support services.
Outram RoadSingapore 169608
+65 6222 3322 www.sgh.com.sg
National Cancer Centre
Offers one-stop holistic clinical services, conducts clinical and basic research and develops public cancer education programmes on the prevention and treatment of cancer.
11 Hospital Drive Singapore 169610
+65 6436 8000 www.nccs.com.sg
Links and Hotlines
An exhaustive listing from the Ministry of Health's website.
www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/links.aspx?id=100
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History in the Present
The heart of colonial Singapore
straddles the mouth of the
Singapore River, where Raffles first
landed. A cluster of architectural
legacies such as the Parliament
House, Victoria Theatre, the
Singapore Cricket Club, the
Supreme Court and City Hall
surround an open expanse of green
- the Padang (Malay for playing field).
The Civic District is bound by Connaught Drive and St. Andrew Road and
walking tour maps of the Civic District Trail are available at the Raffles Hotel
Museum, National Museum Shops and Visitor Information Centres.
City Hall & Padang
The Padang is the city's oldest untouched plot of land, used, since the 1830's
for sport and recreational activities. Many of Singapore's historic events took
place @ City Hall, including the surrender of the Japanese to the British forces
in 1945 and the declaration of Singapore's independence in 1965.
Raffles HotelSingapore's oldest hotel, now restored to its 1920's grandeur, has hosted the
likes of Somerset Maugham and Joseph Conrad.
1 Beach Road
+65 6337 1886
Raffles Landing Site
Along Boat Quay, this is where Singapore's founder Sir Stamford Raffles is
believed to have first stepped ashore.The spot is marked by a statue of pure
white polymarble. The original figure - cast in dark bronze - is outside Victoria
Concert Hall.
Boat Quay
While not exactly the place for children, especially little ones, Boat Quay is
nevertheless a great spot to spend an evening with family and friends. It is a
lively, buzzing mix of food, people and entertainment, by the river.
Singapore River
The island's lifeline in bygone years, this was where the first immigrants eked
out a living and helped transform Singapore from an obscure fishing village to a
great seaport. Morning is the best time to visit for riverside attractions and
evening is the best time for a meal or a bumboat ride.
Supreme Court Gallery
It chronicles significant developments in Singapore's legal history and embodies
the architectural heritage of the old Supreme Court Building and the City Hall
Building.
Admission is free. 1 Supreme Court Lane
+65 6336 0644
Civic District Trail 1
* Asian Civilisations Museum * Cenotaph * City Hall and the Padang * Civilian
War Memorial * Dalhousie Obelisk * Esplanade Park * Indian National Army
Monument * Lim Bo Seng Memorial * Old Supreme Court * Queen Elizabeth
Walk * Raffles' Landing Site * Tan Kim Seng Fountain * The Arts House @ the
Old Parliament * Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall31
Civic District Trail 2
* Armenian Church * Cathay Building * Cathedral of the Good Shepherd *
Central Fire Station * CHIJMES (Former The Old Convent of the Holy Infant
Jesus Chapel and Caldwell House) * Fort Canning Park (Fort Canning Hill) *
Istana Park * MacDonald House * Ministry of Information, Communications
and The Arts Building * National Archives of Singapore * National Museum of
Singapore (Former Singapore History Museum) * Raffles Hotel * Singapore Art
Museum (Former St. Joseph's Institution) * St Andrew's Cathedral * The
Peranakan Museum * Young Men's Christian Association Building
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The Battle BoxAudio visual effects, animatronics and specially crafted figures recreate the morning of 15 February 1942 when Lt General Percival decided to surrender to the invading Japanese troops. This former bombproof WW2 bunker was Singapore's largest military complex.
51 Canning Rise +65 6333 0510
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Battle_Box
Changi Chapel & MuseumThe chapel is a symbolic representation of the many chapels built during the Japanese Occupation. Admission is free.
1000 Upper Changi Road North +65 6214 2451
www.changimuseum.com
Johore BatteryThis is a gun emplacement site made up of a labyrinth of tunnels, which was used to store ammunition for three monster guns that could fire 15" shells.
Built by the British in 1939 to defend Singapore, the guns were the largest installed outside Britain during WW2. The guns were destroyed before the surrender of the British army and the tunnels were sealed up after the war.
Their location was a secret till it was discovered in 1991 by the Singapore Prisons Department.
Cosford Roadoff Upper Changi Road North
www.all-about-singapore.com/medi_page/site_web_st/common_page.asp?pg=52
Kranji War MemorialThis is the final resting place of thousands of Allied troops who died in S E Asia during WW2.
9 Woodlands Road www.singaporevr.com/vrs/kranji_war_memorial/KranjiWarMemorial.html
Fort Siloso, Sentosa IslandBuilt in the 1880's by the British, it is Singapore's only preserved coastal fortification.
A show detailing a recruit's life - replete with booming coastal guns, war games, tunnels and soldiers - recreates its role as a concentration camp for POW's during the Japanese Occupation.
33 Allanbrooke Road, Sentosa +65 6275 0388
www.sentosa.com.sg/en/attractions/siloso-point/fort-siloso-tours
Reflections at Bukit Chandu (Opium Hill)This is the site of a fierce WW2 battle where the 1,400 strong Malay Regiment fought 13,000 Japanese soldiers.
31 K Pepys Road +65 6375 2510
www.s1942.org.sg/s1942/bukit_chandu/homepage.htm
Labrador Secret TunnelsWW2 relics, a history trail, the Labrador Secret Tunnels and war bunkers of 1886 are to be found at Labrador Park.
Labrador Park, Car Park A, Labrador Villa Road (opposite the PSA building along Alexandra Road)
+65 6339 6833 http://comesingapore.com/travel-guide/article/457/labrador-secret-tunnels
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In the Pipel ine . . .
... are more ebooks, dealing with different sections which are now available on www.singaporeforkids.com.
What’s on ? What’s up ? A monthly calendar full of ideas, information, and choices - discover the best of Singapore.
Indoors or Outdoors ? Options for scientists, naturalists, animal lovers, explorers, bookworms, seekers of adrenaline rushes, digital thrills ... and more.
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Energy levels, the curiosity quotient, idle hands (and minds) seeking fulfillment ... all these peak during the holidays. Find ways of keeping the young ones engaged and productive.
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