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== Transportation == |
== Transportation == |
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As it is in close proximity to the |
As it is in close proximity to the Central Area, many transportation services pass through Kallang, and public bus services are abundant, integrating it into [[Transport in Singapore|Singapore's transport system]]. |
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===Rail service=== |
===Rail service=== |
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Kalling is served by a [[Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)|Mass Rapid Transit]] (MRT) station at [[Kallang MRT Station]], and is within the vicinity of of the [[Boon Keng MRT Station]]. |
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Revision as of 06:11, 6 June 2005
| Names | |
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| English: | Kallang |
| Chinese: | 加冷 |
| (Pinyin: | jiā lěng) |
| Malay: | Kallang |
| Tamil: | fill in |
Kallang is a neighbourhood located in the southeastern part of Singapore.
Geography
Kallang is home to many light industrial estates, such as pipe makers, garment factories, and is the office of choice for companies unwilling to pay for the high rent in the nearby Central Area, Singapore's central business district which is west of Kallang.
The housing estates inside Kallang are more than 20 years old, with some blocks now slated to be re-built under the En-Bloc redevelopment scheme to redevelop the area, which tends to be dominated by the middle-aged.
The Singapore National Stadium is located at Kallang, venue of many sports events and the National Day Parade almost every year.
Jurisdiction
Kallang is under the Jalan Besar Group Representation Constituency, which operates the local town council responsible for the general maintenance of the area.
Transportation
As it is in close proximity to the Central Area, many transportation services pass through Kallang, and public bus services are abundant, integrating it into Singapore's transport system.
Rail service
Kalling is served by a Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station at Kallang MRT Station, and is within the vicinity of of the Boon Keng MRT Station.
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