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2 unusual facts about Kampong Glam


Kampong Glam

The name of the area is thought to be derived from the cajeput tree, called "gelam" in Malay.

Melaleuca leucadendra

The actual Malay name of this tree is "gelam", being the namesake of the Kampong Glam district in Singapore.



see also

Victoria Street, Singapore

Victoria Street passes through the historic districts of Kampong Glam, Bugis and Bras Basah.