How old is Bedok?
The name “Bedok” was known as early as 1604 in Manuel Godinho de Erédia’s map of Singapore. The map refers to the Bedok River (present-day Sungei Bedok) as Sune Bodo. Bedok is one of the early native place names in existence around the time of Sir Stamford Raffles.
Is Bedok Mall and Bedok Point the same?
Bedok Mall is slightly closer than Bedok Point to Bedok MRT station and bus interchange.
Why is it called Bedok?
The name Bedok has been in existence since the time of Sir Stamford Raffles. The town’s name is most likely derived from the Malay word ‘Bedoh’, as there used to be a mosque in the area that would sound its drums 5 times daily to signal the prayer times.
Why is Tampines called Tampines?
The name Tampines came from the Malay word for a ironwood tree found abundantly in the town, ‘Tempinis’. Tampines Town was the first to be developed on a precinct concept in 1979 (having neighbourhoods and precincts) for the promotion of neighbourliness. It also won a UN World Habitat Award for its town design in 1992.
Who owns Bedok Point?
Frasers Centrepoint Trust
Bedok Point
| Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bedok, Singapore |
| Owner | Frasers Centrepoint Trust |
| No. of stores and services | 75 |
| No. of floors | 6 (including 2 basements) |
What sells Hako?
Popular product categories in the stores include phone accessories, electronic gadgets, novelties and lifestyle products, games, cameras and accessories, stationary, trading cards, toys, stickers designs, baby clothes and accessories, fashion accessories, home decorative products, homemade products, beauty products.
Where is the Bedok North MRT station located?
Bedok North MRT Station (DT29) is an underground station along the Downtown Line (DTL) Stage 3. It is built underneath Bedok North Road, near the PIE flyover, and serves both industrial and residential areas in the vicinity. The station takes its name from Bedok North Road on the surface.
How to travel from Bedok MRT to Yishun MRT?
The distance between Bedok MRT Station and Yishun MRT Station is 16 km. The road distance is 22 km. How do I travel from Bedok MRT Station to Yishun MRT Station without a car? The best way to get from Bedok MRT Station to Yishun MRT Station without a car is to subway which takes 57 min and costs $1 – $3.
Is there a bus stop at Bedok North?
Bedok North MRT station has three exits at ground level, all of which provide barrier-free accessibility. Bedok North station connects to two bus stops in the vicinity, as well as taxi stands and passenger pick-up points.
Is the exit C of Bedok Mall open?
Exit C to Bedok Mall is open from 0730hrs – 2300hrs daily. Bedok station connects to a bus interchange, several bus stops in the vicinity, as well as taxi stands and passenger pick-up points. There is a bus interchange and two official bus stops linked to Bedok station.