Getting around Singapore

Singapore is a small and getting around the country is easy. I hope the information here makes your planning even easier.

Maps and directions

http://www.map.gov.sg/StreetMap This is a free service provided by Singapore Land Authority. You can use find a location map using address, postal code, road name or the nearest MRT/LRT stations!

Public Transports

SMRT - The company operates a network of trains, buses and taxis services on this island city. SMRT manages the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system, for the North South Line (NS) and East West Line (EW). http://www.smrt.com.sg View the MRT system map if you are stilling wondering how you can travel in Singapore using the trains - http://www.smrt.com.sg/trains/routemap/routemap.pdf

SBS Transit - Leading bus operator in Singapore. Manages the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system, for the North East Line (NEL). http://www.sbstransit.com.sg

Comfort - With a fleet of over 10,000 taxis, ComfortDelGro's fleet of taxis is the largest in Singapore. Dial-A-Cab number: (65) 6552 1111. http://www.comfort-transportation.com.sg

Kelong @Mersing, Malaysia

Its my first fishing trip. We went to a Kelong with few friends, off Mersing in Johor, Malaysia. It is about 2.5 hours drive from Singapore. We stopped at Kota Tingi for breakfast, before reaching the jetty at Mersing. We boarded a crowded boat and we arrived.. after 45 min.


A Kelong is an offshore platform, made off wood, and can be found in waters of Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. These structures were built solely for fishing purposes. In this case, this kelong (our destination) is designed for tourists, with space and beds for about 100 persons.


The visitors (mostly Singaporeans and Malaysians) wasted no time, started work. Most come here to fish. Some wanted to relax, and experience life at the sea, or living in a kelong.


After a few hours at the kelong, we decided to visit Pulau Sibu, few kilometers away from the kelong.


Pulau Sibu is an island 12km off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The island is about 6 km long and not more than 1 km wide in its whole length. There was a resort at the beach we landed, but it was closed and not in business.


I took some pictures of the place. I chat with Bulb, and we enjoyed the breeze and some quiet time. Some distance away, there was a group of people playing in the sea.


We went back to the kelong after some time. People are still busy with their activities. We took a stroll and watched..


One man just caught a fish. Another man had a cuttlefish..


Another corner of the kelong, we saw some dried cuttlefish.. I think they looked tasty.


In one area, you can buy drinks and cigarettes, and watch a TV programme. We had our meals in this area too. Meals are provided for in this kelong, it is part of the package with accommodation. They served Chinese food. The seafood dishes we had for our lunch and dinner were fresh and yummy.


Here, the cooks were preparing for the next meal..


One may feel lazy and decides to sit back and relax.. or you may prefer a game of mahjong, which is a popular game with the aunties and uncles here.


This man was enjoying his afternoon nap beside a tank of cute and unique looking fish.


..many others choose to fish under the glaring sun. In the night, we had fried fish (small fish - crispy and extremely tasty - best I ever had, and that goes very well with beer) and BBQ food for supper. We stayed in the kelong for a night, and we left the next afternoon.

Overall it was enjoyable experience. We had fun, fishing, playing mahjong, and lazing around.


If you are interested to visit the Kelong, you may check out their website http://www.kelongahfatt.com.my , or contact them for more information. They should be able to help you with the transport arrangement as well.

tel: 607 883 3336 (office) / 6019 712 0333 (Ah Fatt)
email: sibuisland@kelongahfatt.com.my

Alternatively, for van and limousine services in Johor, Malaysia, you may contact Wong at 6012 7231 623.

Bottle Tree Park and Seletar Reservoir

I stopped at Bottle Tree Park last saturday. The garden cum seafood restaurant is a good place for the young and old to spend the weekends. You can fish in the big ponds or try to hook some prawns in a much smaller, but crowded pond. Kids can catch guppies in a "long kang" drain.

I stayed nearby, and is only 10 minutes walk to the park. (also 10 minutes walk from Khatib MRT station) The place was built only about a year ago.

Here you see children catching guppies in the "long kang".


I do not know of any other place in Singapore today, where kids can find such enjoyment. Although its not the "real" thing, it does bring them much fun.

At the other pond, just besides the "long kang", adults will wait patiently to fish a prawn..


5 minutes drive to the west from Bottle Tree Park, we reached Seletar Resevoir. You can identify this place by this "space ship" liked tower.

The place is quite romantic and I enjoy the peace and quietness here.

The trees are big and beautiful. The air is fresh. That was my first visit.. I would like to come here to jog another day.

Little India

I visited Little India today. This is the place where you can best experience the Indian culture in Singapore. A colourful neighbourhood, a place where many Indian migrant workers meet and shop. Alighting from Little India MRT station, and walking towards Serangoon Road, you will be greeted by shophouses selling garlands of flowers. These can be used to decorate altars, or worn by any man and woman.



Today is Deepavali, the Festival of Lights. It is a new year for the Indians. There are decorations and lightings installed along the roads. Many shops are closed for the celebration, however the place is still as vibrant as usual.

Many Indians may not look friendly, but if you have a smilely face, everyone will be happy. :) Do not be frightened by large groups of people sitting in an area, as this too, is part of the culture..

Little India, an area near to the central business district, and a neighbourhood itself, you will see unique old houses and shops, surrounded by high rise buildings.

You must try the Indian food from one of the many restuarants and coffeeshops, it would be different experience! Yes, the aroma, taste and all..

This is Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, said to be the first temple in Singapore to venerate Goddess Kali. It is believed this temple is built as early as 1855, by Tamil labourers who worked at the time kilns that lined Kampong Kapor in the mid-to late 19 century.

Little India is one of my favourite place in Singapore. I see different things at each visit to the neighbourhood. I was always surprised, and looking forward to explore more of this area..

About me

I'm creating this website to tell about Singapore. Well.. Singapore is the smallest country in Southeast Asia. She is a small island at the southern tip of Peninsula Malaysia, with an area of 704.0 km² (272 sq mi). The country is relatively young, celebrating her 42nd birthday this year. She has has a reputation of a being a clean city and a shopping paradise. Many may be curious though, if there could be anything else that is interesting on this little piece of land.

I'm a Singapore citizen, born and lived here. To me, this is a crowded city with just enough greeneries and beaches for recreation. I'm starting this "project", to record some interesting places in the country, and to share information on our cultures and lifestyle. I enjoyed taking pictures. I decided not to, just saving the digital image files to a CD and putting it aside. I chose to make the pictures more meaningful and useful. As I travel and photograph, I'll be putting the images to the blog.

To my friends abroad,
I hope you have fun exploring Singapore! Tell me if you like this blog, and if anything can be improved. Tell me, what you would like to know more about Singapore; When I have time, I'll check, and shall feedback to you through the website. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the blog, or otherwise the images.