How Bukit Timah got its name?
How Bukit Timah got its name?
The name Bukit Timah originated from a corruption of the name of the Temak tree, which grows in the area. Bukit is Malay for “hill”, while Timah is Malay for “tin” – thus the mistaken belief that tin can be found on the hill.
What state is Bukit Batok?
Singapore
| Bukit Batok | |
|---|---|
| Country | Singapore |
| Region | West Region |
| CDC | South West CDC |
| Town councils | Chua Chu Kang Town Council Jurong-Clementi Town Council |
Is Bukit Timah Central or West?
Bukit Timah, often abbreviated as Bt Timah, is a planning area and residential estate located in the westernmost part of the Central Region of Singapore.
Why is Bukit Timah an important location?
This 163-ha reserve includes Singapore’s highest hill, Bukit Timah Hill, which stands at 163 m and retains one of the few areas of primary rainforest in the country. Thankfully, Bukit Timah Forest Reserve was retained for the protection of its flora and fauna under the management of the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Which region of Singapore is Clementi?
West Region
Clementi, Singapore
| Clementi | |
|---|---|
| Country | Singapore |
| Region | West Region |
| CDCs | North West CDC South West CDC |
| Town councils | Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council Jurong-Clementi Town Council West Coast Town Council |
Which is the most expensive district in Singapore?
Districts 9
“Districts 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) and 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin) have historically been and continue to be the most expensive in Singapore,” says design director Terri Tan.
Which part of Singapore is Bishan?
Central Region of Singapore
Bishan Planning Area, as defined by Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority is situated in the Central Region of Singapore, bounded by planning areas of Ang Mo Kio to the north, Toa Payoh to the south and Serangoon to the east. Bishan New Town sits within this planning area.
