Singapur

Long before the modern city arose, the island at the tip of the Malay Peninsula was part of regional trade networks. In the 14th century a port known as Temasek flourished here, and later the island came under the influ…

The North West Community Development Council is one of five CDCs set up across the Republic of Singapore to help administer government policies and schemes locally; like the others it is funded in part by the government…

The North East Community Development Council is one of five CDCs set up across the Republic of Singapore to help administer government policies and schemes at local level, funded in part by the government while also fre…

The South East Community Development Council was set up on 24 November 2001, one of five CDCs created across Singapore to help administer government policies and schemes locally. Covering the scenic eastern coast, the d…

The Central Singapore Community Development Council is one of five CDCs set up across the Republic of Singapore to help administer government policies and schemes at local level. Its district covers the heart of the isl…

The South West Community Development Council was formed on 24 November 2001 as one of five CDCs set up across Singapore to help administer national policies and schemes locally, funded in part by the government while fr…

A time-lapse video of the Merlion statue at Merlion Park, Singapore.

The North West Community Development Council is one of five Community Development Councils (CDCs) set up across the Republic of Singapore to aid in local administration of governmental policies and schemes. They are fun…

The North East Community Development Council is one of five Community Development Councils (CDCs) set up across the Republic of Singapore to aid in local administration of governmental policies and schemes. They are fun…

The South East Community Development Council is one of five Community Development Councils (CDCs) set up across the Republic of Singapore to aid in local administration of governmental policies and schemes. They are fun…

The Central Singapore Community Development Council is one of five Community Development Councils (CDCs) set up across the Republic of Singapore to aid in local administration of governmental policies and schemes.

The South West Community Development Council is one of five Community Development Councils (CDCs) set up across the Republic of Singapore to aid in local administration of governmental policies and schemes. They are fun…

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in North…

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in North West Community Development…

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

Every place has spots only locals know: a bench with a view, a courtyard full of flowers, a little path along the water. Which hidden corner of North West Community Development Council would you show a newcomer? Let us …

Parents and grandparents know it well: not all playgrounds are equal. Which playground in North West Community Development Council is your favourite, and why? Share your tips with other families!

Football, table tennis, swimming or a walking group: clubs are often the best way to meet people. Which club are you part of in North West Community Development Council, and are you looking for new members? Give your cl…

A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …