He was the guest of honour at a groundbreaking ceremony held at cultural heritage hub Wisma Geylang Serai. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - On Saturday, Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam sang the P Ramlee song Getaran Jiwa - loosely translated as Stirring of the Soul - to cheers and applause from an audience of residents, merchants, and other stakeholders in Geylang Serai.
“What was very important is that he was something for people of all races in Singapore… those of us who are old enough… can remember always focus on the ordinary person, both the humour and the sad stories.” “It was actually a multicultural community around Lorong Engku Aman, Jalan Tengah, Jalan Alsagoff, full of people of all races and religions living here - which is also why we have several Chinese Taoist temples…we have vibrant Chinese festivals in Geylang Serai.
At Joo Chiat Complex, the walkway along Changi Road has started its works for a new sheltered linkway, with ramps and stairs from the shophouses and bus stop.Ongoing rejuvenation works at Joo Chiat Complex and Geylang Serai Market on June 10, 2033. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
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