A little bit of Malaysia in Singapore: The names of Malaysian states (and even state capitals) in Singapore& #39;s roads.
Some have survived urban redevelopment, others have disappeared into history.
A thread:
Some have survived urban redevelopment, others have disappeared into history.
A thread:
1. Johor
Capital: Johor Bahru
Road in Singapore: Johore Road, in Kampong Glam.
The road once ran from Rochor Road to Arab Street.
It has been expunged; the area is mostly open fields and carparks now.
Capital: Johor Bahru
Road in Singapore: Johore Road, in Kampong Glam.
The road once ran from Rochor Road to Arab Street.
It has been expunged; the area is mostly open fields and carparks now.
2. Melaka
Capital: Melaka City
Road in Singapore: Malacca Street, in Raffles Place.
The road once ran from Market Street to Raffles Place.
It has been realigned; today, it connects Market Street to D& #39;Almeida Street.
Capital: Melaka City
Road in Singapore: Malacca Street, in Raffles Place.
The road once ran from Market Street to Raffles Place.
It has been realigned; today, it connects Market Street to D& #39;Almeida Street.
4. Selangor
Capital: Shah Alam
Road in Singapore: Selangor Street, in Tanjong Pagar.
The road once ran from Anson Road.
It has been expunged; the area is Tanjong Pagar Terminal today.
Capital: Shah Alam
Road in Singapore: Selangor Street, in Tanjong Pagar.
The road once ran from Anson Road.
It has been expunged; the area is Tanjong Pagar Terminal today.
5. Pahang
Capital: Kuantan
Road in Singapore: Pahang Street, in Kampong Glam.
The road still runs from Sultan Gate to Jalan Sultan.
There also used to be a Jalan Kuantan, also in Kampong Glam; now, in its place are Crawford Court and the ELD Training Centre.
Capital: Kuantan
Road in Singapore: Pahang Street, in Kampong Glam.
The road still runs from Sultan Gate to Jalan Sultan.
There also used to be a Jalan Kuantan, also in Kampong Glam; now, in its place are Crawford Court and the ELD Training Centre.
6. Perak
Capital: Ipoh
Roads in Singapore: Perak Road and Upper Perak Road, in Jalan Besar.
Upper Perak Road has been expunged for Rowell Court; Perak Road is still around.
There is also an Ipoh Lane in Tanjong Katong.
Capital: Ipoh
Roads in Singapore: Perak Road and Upper Perak Road, in Jalan Besar.
Upper Perak Road has been expunged for Rowell Court; Perak Road is still around.
There is also an Ipoh Lane in Tanjong Katong.
7. Penang
Capital: George Town
Roads in Singapore: Penang Road and Penang Lane, next to Orchard Road.
The former has been lengthened; the latter, realigned. Today, Penang Road connects Stamford Road to Somerset Road.
Capital: George Town
Roads in Singapore: Penang Road and Penang Lane, next to Orchard Road.
The former has been lengthened; the latter, realigned. Today, Penang Road connects Stamford Road to Somerset Road.
10. Kelantan
Capital: Kota Bharu
Roads in Singapore: Kelantan Road and Kelantan Lane, in Jalan Besar.
Both roads have been given branches to serve the HDB estate of Kelantan Court.
Capital: Kota Bharu
Roads in Singapore: Kelantan Road and Kelantan Lane, in Jalan Besar.
Both roads have been given branches to serve the HDB estate of Kelantan Court.
11. Terengganu
Capital: Kuala Terengganu
Road in Singapore: Trengganu Street in Chinatown.
The road still runs from Pagoda Street to Sago Street, although most of it has been pedestrianised.
Capital: Kuala Terengganu
Road in Singapore: Trengganu Street in Chinatown.
The road still runs from Pagoda Street to Sago Street, although most of it has been pedestrianised.