UPPER BUKIT TIMAH

An extended region from the main district of Bukit Timah, one area of note here is the abandoned railway station that links Johor to Tanjong Pagar, where the train tracks remain as part of the 26km walking route connecting a couple nature spaces such as Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Also, a major (private) residential district and regular hangout spot for the wealthier folks of Singapore.
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RECENT ARTICLES IN Upper Bukit Timah
Hawkers at Beauty World food centre abruptly told to cease operations; no explanations given

Hawkers at Beauty World food centre abruptly told to cease operations; no explanations given

With no clarification from the management, the stall owners are uncertain about their future.

There’s a duct tape party happening under the West Coast Viaduct this month

There’s a duct tape party happening under the West Coast Viaduct this month

And no, it's not some kind of fetish event. 

Ceiling collapses at a McDonald’s along Farrer Road following heavy bout of rain

Ceiling collapses at a McDonald’s along Farrer Road following heavy bout of rain

Respite from our hot and humid days come with a price, apparently. 

Man found injured outside Bukit Timah Police centre; son found dead in condo unit

Man found injured outside Bukit Timah Police centre; son found dead in condo unit

This story took a dark turn. 

$10,000 fine for officer who conducted illegal search on computer system for brother in law and girlfriend

$10,000 fine for officer who conducted illegal search on computer system for brother in law and girlfriend

Was it worth it?

Dead leopard cat found outside Bukit Regency Condominium in Upper Bukit Timah

Dead leopard cat found outside Bukit Regency Condominium in Upper Bukit Timah

Though the person who found the dead feline said it's a 'leopard cub', we're hedging out bets that it is in fact an Asian Leopard Cat. 

Worker dies during tree-pruning after falling off broken branch and getting impaled

Worker dies during tree-pruning after falling off broken branch and getting impaled

The impact killed him instantly, and his body suspended 10m above the ground from a safety harness.

Watch 9 of Singapore’s top bands play live for free in TinHill RockFest 2015 this Saturday

Watch 9 of Singapore’s top bands play live for free in TinHill RockFest 2015 this Saturday

The top names of Singapore's music scene are coming together for a free music festival in the heart of Bukit Timah. 

Woman who killed roommate gets 12.5 years jail sentence

Woman who killed roommate gets 12.5 years jail sentence

In July 2011, the decomposed body of Celine Ng was found in Clementi Woods Park.

4 months’ jail for remorseless NUS law professor who drunkenly assaulted cabby

4 months’ jail for remorseless NUS law professor who drunkenly assaulted cabby

This assistant law professor just got schooled in his own subject.

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