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27-29 May 2013
Venue: Stephen Riady Centre
2 College Avenue West, (S), 138607
Kent Ridge – University Town Campus of NUS
Hosted by:
The Centre for English Language Communication
National University of Singapore
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Welcome to
the
2013 CELC Symposium
Welcome to all of our presenters and participants in the 2013
CELC Symposium. Now that you are here, you may have many
questions not directly related to the presentations.
This guide aims to anticipate some of your questions and to serve
as a quick reference for you. The following pages contain information
on transportation, communication, dining, shopping, and entertainment
options. For those accessing this through a computer, tablet or smart
phone, the Visitors’ Guide includes both internal and external links for
ease in gathering information.
In addition to this Visitors’ Guide, when you arrive at the
symposium, you will receive a copy of Your Quarterly Guide published
by Where Singapore and the Singapore Tourism Board in your
symposium welcome bag. This STB publication contains current
information about events, shopping, dining and other attractions in
Singapore.
At the end of this Visitors’ Guide you will find a brief section on
what to do in the event of an emergency. We would like to suggest that
you take a few minutes to peruse this page. Should you fall ill or need
assistance while you are attending the symposium, please seek out our
representatives at the Hospitality Table located outside of the auditorium
and they will do their best to get you the help you need.
We hope that your time here at the CELC 2013 Symposium is
both professionally and personally enriching.
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General Information for Visitors
For those who are visitors to Singapore, welcome! As you may already know,
Singapore is a vibrant multi-racial city-state-country. We hope your stay here is a
pleasant one.
The Singapore Mindset: Singaporeans have achieved a great deal in the last 45
years and while you are here you will enjoy the benefits of their efforts. From the
establishment of a water management system that provides clean tap water for both
residents and visitors, to a network of public transportation that efficiently moves people
around the island, Singapore’s successes reflect the unique values of Singaporeans.
Singapore has a well deserved reputation as a clean city. With this in mind, please be
considerate of the following during your stay here:
1. Treat water as a precious resource, which is not easily replaced.
2. Please ensure that your rubbish finds its way into a dust bin.
3. When in public spaces, please be respectful of those around you and keep your
voices at an appropriate level.
All water flowing from taps is drinkable and on campus you will find water dispensers
which offer both hot and cool water. Please feel free to fill and refill your own water
bottle at these dispensers.
We strongly recommend that, as a visitor, you avail yourself of the public transport
system if you are visiting some of the sites of the city. It is efficient and efficient.
Having stated this, all forms of transportation in Singapore can become quite congested
especially during peak hours. If you do not need to travel during these time frames, try
to avoid them. If you do not have a choice, just keep a positive attitude and remember
that you are experiencing the “real Singapore”. If you are traveling to the airport during
a peak travel period, it is recommended that you leave for the airport a bit early to avoid
traffic and that you refrain from riding the commuter trains or buses with luggage.
As stated previously, Singapore is a multi-racial, multi-cultural society which highly
values harmonious co-existence. While you are here, we encourage you to forge new
friendships with those attending the symposium and enjoy the variety of cultural
exchanges you will have with your fellow participants. Savor the unique encounters
which emerge within this amazingly diverse collection of World English speakers.
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Table of Contents
Within NUS
Maps
Directions Shuttles
NUS Kent Ridge
Campus p.7
University Town
Stephen Riady Centre
Level 1 p.8
Stephen Riady Centre
Level 2 p. 9
By Car p.11
By Taxi p. 12
By MRT p.12
By Public Bus p.13
NUS Internal Shuttle A1/A2
p.14-15
NUS Internal Shuttle D1/D2
p.16-17
Other Internal Shuttles p. 18-19
Dining Options
(by location)
Steven Riady Centre
p.20
University
Town
p. 20-21
Yusef Ishak House
p. 21
Other Services
Convenience Stores
p.21-22
ATMs
p. 22
Post Offices
p. 22
Taxi Services
p. 23-24
Medical Matters- Non-emergency
For Singaporeans and PRs p. 25
UHC Health Clinic
UHC Dental Clinic
For Non-Residents of Singapore p. 26
Around NUS
Other Activities
Free Things to Do p. 27
Shopping p.28-29
Exercise p.29
Places of Worship near NUS p.30-31
Emergency Procedures and Contact Information p.31
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Quick Links for
Maps, Directions, and Shuttles
(Ctrl + click on titles to follow link)
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Campus Maps
NUS University Town
Stephen Riady Centre Level 1 Stephen Riady Centre Level 2
Directions to NUS
for Drivers for Taxis
from MRT on Public Buses
NUS Internal Shuttles
(Free of Charge)
A1/A2
D1/D2 Other Campus
Shuttles
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Map of:
NUS with Stephen Riady Centre
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Stephen Riady Ctr
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Map of:
Stephen Riady Centre
Level 1
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Drop Off Point
From
Town
Plaza
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Map of:
Stephen Riady Centre
Level 2
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From
Town Plaza
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Directions to the NUS Stephen Riady Centre
Please note the Stephen Riady Centre is located at University Town (aka UTown). UTown is the newest
addition to NUS and is located on the north side of the AYE (Ayer Raja Expressway) near Clementi Road.
Arriving By Car To arrive at NUS by car, take the AYE to Clementi Road. UTown can be
accessed by traveling either north or south from the AYE.
From north of the AYE via Dover
Road:
Travel north on Clementi Road to Dover
Road. Turn east on Dover Road and
proceed to the entrance gate. Travel
south on College Avenue East to the
roundabout. Follow the roundabout and
take the lower level to CREATE Way.
Drive past the CREATE Car park and
look for the Stephen Riady Centre Car
park.
From south of the AYE via College Link:
From Clementi Road enter the campus by way of Kent
Ridge Crescent. Follow the signs for UTown or for the
College Link bridge that crosses above the AYE. The
bridge is on the left. At the Junction of Kent Ridge
Crescent and College Link (opposite Raffles Hall) cross
over the bridge to UTown following College Link and
enter through the gantry. Proceed to the roundabout.
Make almost a complete circle in the roundabout and
take the lower level to CREATE Way. Drive past the
CREATE Car park and look for the Stephen Riady
Centre Car park.
Be sure not to park in the red spaces. Take the elevator up to ground level and look for the
registration table by the auditorium.
Parking Payment:
Option 1: Participants are to park in the
Stephen Riady Centre Car park (please see
Symposium Venue Map). The charge is
S$1.284 per hour and it is free after 7.30pm,
and on public holidays.
Option 2: Alternatively, you can purchase
complimentary parking coupons for S$3.00/day
from the hospitality table after you arrive at the
Stephen Riady Centre venue.
Ramky Cleantech Services Pte Ltd is managing the car parks at NUS Kent Ridge Campus
(including UTown.) The car parks use Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) technology. Vehicle access
to UTown and other NUS car parks is by In-Vehicle Unit (IU) identification for both season and
short-term users. All NUS car parks have a 15 minute grace period from the time of entry. Cash
Cards can be topped up at ATMs and at the 7-11 Store on campus. For more information, please look
at: http://www.nus.edu.sg/oed/services/transport/krcParking/index.htm , or email your queries to
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Back Important Notice for Complimentary Coupon Users
For Singapore vehicles & vehicles with IU :
1) When exiting, please ensure
CASHCARD is REMOVED from your
IU before you reach the exit point.
2) SCAN your coupon at the slot in the
terminal station.
For Malaysian cars without IU:
1) Entry Station: Insert autopass/cashcard to
enter.
2) Exit Station: SCAN your coupon at the
slot in the terminal station and then insert
your autopass/cashcard.
Notes :
i) Each Complimentary coupon is for single use
only.
ii) The company reserves the right not to refund
customers if value is deducted from their
cashcard as a result of it not being removed from
the IU before exiting.
Arriving By Taxi
See the driving directions for “Arriving by car.” Once you are on campus, have the driver follow the
signs to UTown. At the Junction of Kent Ridge Crescent and College Link (opposite Raffles Hall)
cross over the bridge to UTown following College Link and enter through the gantry. All NUS car
parks have a 15 minute grace period from the time of entry. After entering the gate, drivers can
proceed to the Stephen Riady Centre Drop Off Point for alighting. To do this, take the roundabout.
Make almost a complete circle in the roundabout and follow the lower level to CREATE Way.
Arriving By MRT/Bus
MRT: Use the Circle Line and travel to Kent Ridge Station. When exiting the station, the National
University Hospital (NUH) will be on the left. From here there are two choices:
Choice A:
Proceed to the NUH taxi stand and take a 5
minute taxi ride to UTown (see taxi directions
above)
Choice B:
Proceed to the right and walk up the ramp to Bus
Stop #3. From there take the NUS Internal
Shuttle Service #A1 and alight after the second
bus stop at Lecture Theatres 27, 28 and 29 -
Science Buildings. ( Note: If you miss the stop,
just alight at the next stop and wait for the D2
bus.) Change to NUS Internal Shuttle Service
#D2 to UTown.
SCAN YOUR
COMPIMENTARY
TICKET HERE
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Arriving by Public Bus Service
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Traveling From Northeast of NUS
Bus 95 –After you pass NUH, alight after the second bus stop at Lecture Theatre 27 (Science
Buildings) and change to the NUS free Shuttle Service D2 to UTown.
Traveling From North and Northwest of NUS
Buses: 96, 151, 151e, 183, 188
Alight at the NUS High School Stop (Stop #17191) and proceed north to the traffic light at Clementi
Road and Dover Road. Walk to Dover Road and proceed to the northern entrance to NUS. Follow the
signs to the Stephen Riady Centre.
Buses: 33 or 196
On Dover Road alight at the Transview Golf Club (Stop #19059). Alight and proceed to the northern
entrance to NUS. Follow the signs to the Stephen Riady Centre.
Traveling From the South
Bus: 96, 151, 183
Alight at the NUS High School Stop (Stop #17091) and proceed north to the traffic light at Clementi
Road and Dover Road. Cross over to Dover Road and proceed to northern entrance to NUS. Follow
the signs to the Stephen Riady Centre.
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Back NUS Dining Options
Eateries Area Hours Offering
Bre
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Flavours@UTown
Foodcourt
Stephen
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Level 2 #02-
01
Daily 7:30am-
10:00pm
Local and International
Food
Sakae Express
Tel:6268-8755
Stephen
Riady
Centre
Level 1 #01-
04
Daily 11:00am-
10:00pm Japanese Food
Fortune Village email:[email protected]
Stephen
Riady
Centre
Level 1
#01-06
Daily 9:00am-
9:00pm Taiwanese Food
Central Park
Tel:6734-0298
Stephen
Riady
Centre
Level 1
#01-09
Mon-Fri 7:30am-
10:00pm Sat, Sun
7:30am-8:00pm
Gourmet Western
Cuisine
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Subway
Tel: 6659 6109 Town Plaza
Mon - Sat 10.00am to 10.00pm
Sun 10.00am to 9.00pm
Sandwiches
Fish & Co
Tel: 6659 6192
Town Plaza Daily
10.30am to 1030 Fish
Koufu Foodcourt Town Plaza
Mon - Fri 7.00am to 10.00pm
Sat & Sun 10.00am to 10.00pm
Variety of local food
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Bre
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Bruce Café
Tel: 6659:7620
Town Plaza Daily 9:00am-
12:00am
Dim Sum, Claypot
Rice, and other local
cuisine
Hwang’s Korean
Restaurant
Tel:9833-0603
Town Plaza Mon-Sat 10:00am-
10:00pm Korean Food
Sapore Italiano
Tel:6684-5137
Town Plaza Daily 11:00 am-
10:00 pm
Western Pasta, Pizza,
and Salads
Starbucks
Tel: 6659-6081
Educational
Resource
Centre
Mon-Sun
24 hours Coffee, Tea, and Food
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Ish
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Hou
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Food
Junction@Central
Square
Yusof Ishak
House
Level 2
Mon-Fri 8:00am-
8:00pm
Variety of local and
international Food
Subway Sandwiches
Tel: 6775-5285
Yusof Ishak
House
Level 1
Daily 10:00am-
10:00pm Sandwiches
Old Chang Kee Yusof Ishak
House
Level 1
Term: Mon-Fri 7:30am-9:00pm; Sat
7:30 am-4:00pm
Curry Puffs and other
local favorites
Sarpino’s Express
Tel:6774-5791
Yusof Ishak
House Level 1
Term: Daily
11:00am-10:00pm Pizza by the slice
Starbucks Yusof Ishak
House
Level 2
Vacation: 10:00am-
7:00pm Coffee, Tea, and Food
Available Services
Vendor/Service Area Hours Offering
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Tel:6694-4957
Stephen
Riady
Centre
Mon-Fri 7:30am-
10:00pm;
Sat, Sun, & PH 7:30am-9:00pm
Phone Cards, Snacks, Beverages,
and other convenience items
Guardian
Tel: 6268-9912
Stephen
Riady
Centre
Daily 10:00am-
8:00pm
Personal Hygiene items
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Cheers Convenience
Store
Tel: 6659 6017
Town Plaza Mon - Sun 24 Hours
Phone Cards, Snacks, Beverages,
and other convenience items
Book Haven
Tel:6694-4346
Stephen
Riady
Centre
Mon-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm
Books and Gifts
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7-11 Convenience
Store
Yusof Ishak
House
Level 1
Term: Mon-Sun
24 Hours
Snack, Beverages, Phone Cards,
and other convenience items.
DBS Bank
NUS Branch
Yusof Ishak
House Level 1
Mon-Fri 8:30am -
4:30pm;
Sat. 8:30am -
4:30pm
Banking Services
ATMs UOB - Stephen Riady Centre Level 1 Near UT Sports Hall
DBS - Educational Resource Centre next to Starbucks
DBS/POSB Yusof Ishak House Level 2
Post Offices
Nea
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US
Pasir Panjang
396 Pasir Panjang
Road Singapore
118733
Mon – Fri 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
Sat 8.30 am - 1.00 pm
Take the NUS Campus Shuttle D2 from UTown to
the end (Business School). Alight and walk down
the slope to Heng Mui Keng Terrace and continue
to Pasir Panjang Road. Turn right and walk
approximately 100 yards to the Post Office.
Buttercups Kindergarten is in the same building.
Clementi Central
Blk 443 Clementi
Avenue 3 #01-65/67
Singapore 120443
Mon – Fri
8:30 am -5.00 pm
Wed 8:30 am- 8.00 pm
Sat 8.30 am -1.00 pm
Take bus 96 from Clementi Road opposite NUS
UTown to Clementi Central.
For more information go to: Singapore Post -Locations and Hours
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Taxi Services
Taxi Service in Singapore is government regulated and dependable
Fares: Base Fares + Distance + Wait Time + Applicable Surcharges Additional
Charges can include: peak hour, late hour, booking fee, CBD (ERP gantries), and
other special surcharges.
3 Ways to get a Taxi:
Road Side- Put your hand out and wave it to indicate that you want a taxi to stop.
Be sure you are in a place that allows taxis to stop.
Taxi Stands- Shopping malls, MRT stations, and buildings with heavy foot traffic
usually have taxi stands. Queue and wait your turn.
Booking- Use the information below to book a taxi and then be ready when they
arrive. Always confirm with the driver that this is the cab was booked for you.
For more information: http://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/public-
transport/taxis/fares-and-payment-methods.html
Comfort/CityCab
Tel: 6552-1111 SMS-A-Cab: 71222
iPhone: https://webbooking.cdgtaxi.com.sg Android: https://webbooking.cdgtaxi.com.sg More Info: http://www.cdgtaxi.com.sg/commuters_services_booking.mvn
TransCab
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m.sg
SMRT
Tel: 6555-8888
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Taxis/TaxiBookingServi
ces/BookATaxi.aspx
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Premier Taxis
Tel: 6363-6888
http://www.pre
miertaxi.com/co
ntactus/commut
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Smart Cab
Tel: 6485-7777
http://www.smartcab
.com.sg/
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Tel: 6788-0808
http://www.pri
metaxi.com.sg/b
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Yellow Top Cabs
Tel: 6293-5545
(no website)
Maxi-Cab (7 seater - group transport)
Tel: (65)6681-5663
http://www.maxi-cab.sg/maxi-cab-
booking.htm
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Medical Matters For Singaporeans and Residents
Should you need assistance while you are attending the symposium, please seek out our
representatives at the Hospitality Table and they will assist you in getting the help you need.
Medical & Dental Facilities Within NUS Non Emergencies:
University Health Centre –
Health Services #20 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Level 1,
Singapore 119080
Tel: 6776 1631
Consulting Hours:
Mon-Thur: 8.30am - 6pm
Fri: 8.30am -5.30pm Closed for Lunch from 12:30-1:30pm
Closed on Saturday, Sunday, & Public
Holidays
University Health Centre-
Dental Services #20 Lower Kent Ridge Road,
Basement 1,
Singapore 119080
Tel: 6773-1613
Consulting Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-12:30pm,
1:30pm-6:00pm
Directions: Take Bus D1 from UTown one stop to the Staff Club. The UHC is next to the Staff
Club.
On-Campus Emergencies: NUS Campus Security - Tel: 6874 1616
Near NUS
National University Hospital 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074
For more information, please call NUH at 6779-5555 or visit their website at http://www.nuh.com.sg
University
Health
Centre
National
University
Hospital
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Medical Options for Non-Residents Should you need assistance while you are attending the symposium, please seek out our
representatives at the Hospitality Table and they will assist you in getting the help you need.
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Back In and Around NUS: Free Things to Do NUS Museum
NUS has an impressive
museum which has
captured a clear vision
of this region’s history
and culture. Focusing
primarily, but not
exclusively, on
Southeast Asian art
and culture, the
Museum contributes to
and facilitates the
production, reception,
and preservation of
knowledge through collections development and
curatorial practice. Guided tours of the museum can be
arranged by appointment.
For those new to Singapore, contact the museum about
visiting the NUS Baba House at 157 Neil Road. Visits
are by appointment only.
NUS Museum
University Cultural Centre
50 Kent Ridge Crescent
Singapore 119279
Tel: 6516-8817
http://nus.edu.sg/cfa/museum/index.php
Tuesdays to Saturdays – 10:00am to 7:30pm
Sundays - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Mondays & Public Holidays - Closed
Singapore Botanic Gardens The efforts to create the Singapore Botanic
Gardens date back to the time of the early
days of Singapore and Sir Stamford Raffles.
In 1859 the Gardens were established at
their present location and over time they
became the locus of successful horticultural
research. Located within the Gardens is the
National Orchid Garden. While there is a
charge for admission, the fee is nominal and
the beautiful orchids are well worth the
cost.
1 Cluny Road Singapore 259569
http://www.sbg.org.sg/index.asp
Hours:
Daily 5am to 12 midnight
Marina Barrage
Out of necessity, Singapore has
emerged as one of the leading nations
in clean water management. The
Marina Barrage includes a museum
on levels 1 and 2 which outlines
PUB’s efforts in flood control
management and developing a clean
water supply for the residents,
visitors, and businesses of Singapore.
In addition the visitor can enjoy
viewing the reservoir from the
pumping station, barrage gates, and
roof-top green.
Marina Barrage
8 Marina Gardens Drive,
Singapore 018951
Tel: 6514-5959
Daily 9:00am – 9:00pm
http://www.pub.gov.sg/M
arina/Pages/default.aspx
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Around NUS: Shopping Back
West Coast Plaza
154 West Coast Road,
Singapore 127371
Tel: 6773-6813
Open Daily 10:00am-10:00pm
Free Shuttle Schedule to West Coast Plaza
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Around NUS: Shopping (Continued) Back
Vivo City Shopping Mall 1 Harbourfront Avenue,
Singapore, 098585
Tel: 6377-6860
Open Daily 10:00am-10:00pm
Directions to Vivo City
By MRT: Take the MRT from the Kent Ridge Station toward Harbour Front Station. Follow the
signs.
By Bus: From Clementi Road next to the Engineering Faculty, EA Building take bus #188. Cross the
road and follow the signs.
By Taxi: tell the driver, “Harbour Front, Vivo City”
By Car: Take Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) to the Keppel Road exit. Follow the signs to go to
Telok Blangah Road and follow the road signs leading to VivoCity.
Exercise
NUS is a great place for outdoor exercising. If you are staying on campus you may wish to use the
athletic field or the footpaths for brisk walking or jogging. There are many stairs and hills that can
assist you in your cardio-workout. Please be mindful to proceed at your own risk. Some of the
roadways are very narrow in NUS and traffic travels at a brisk pace. In addition, the weather here can
serious affect those exercising. Please plan for hydration during and following your workout. Lastly,
for your safety and assistance, we urge you to exercise with a partner.
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Places of Worship near NUS Back
Buddhist Temples
Wu Tai Shan Buddhist Temple 151 West Coast Road, Singapore 127369
Buses: 30, 51, 143
Phoh Teck Siang Tng Temple 106 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118534
Buses: 10, 30, 51, 143, 188
Muslim Mosques
Tentera Di Raja 81 Clementi Road, Singapore 129797
Buses: 33, 61, 75, 184, 188, 189
http://www.mosque.org.sg/tenteradiraja
About the Mosque: Built in 1961 by Muslim
members of the British army, this old generation
masjid was renamed Tentera Di Raja in
recognition of their contributions. Located in the
West and close to the National University of
Singapore, it is distinguished by its minaret
topped by a gold-painted dome. With a capacity
of 1000 people, its newly-set up Youth Wing
whose members are mostly undergraduates has
recently embarked on a tuition scheme called
EMAS (English, Maths, and Science for primary
six children.
Type of Mosque: Tempory Occupied License
(TOL)
Darussalam Address: 3002 Commonwealth Avenue West,
Singapore 129579
Tel: 6777-0028
Buses: 14, 74, 96, 105, 106, 147, 151, 154, 165,
166, 173, 184, 188, 189, 963
About this Mosque: The masjid with its unique
flat cuboid-like structure in cream and brown has
a huge collection of Islamic literature. Besides
the usual madrasah and kindergarten classes, it
also offers computer classes to both children and
adults. Built with the Mosque Building Fund and
completed in 1989, it can accommodate up to
3000 worshippers. Located in the West, it serves
mainly the residents in Clementi and Holland
Village.
Type of Mosque: Mosque Building Fund (MBF)
Hussein Sulaiman Address: 394 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118730
Busses: 10, 30, 51, 143, 176, 188, 200
About this Mosque: This old generation masjid which started as a village surau was built in 1902.
Today, it retains much of its original architecture. Located in the Central part of the island, it
occupies an area of 422 sq metres and has a capacity of 300 people. Activities are confined to daily
and Friday prayers with occasional religious lectures.
Type of Mosque: Wakaf
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Places of Worship near NUS (Continued) Back
Christian Churches Mount Carmel Bible-Presbyterian
Church Clementi Bible Centre
152 West Coast Road
Singapore 127370
Tel: 67795077 | Fax: 67770613
email: [email protected]
Buses: 30, 51, 143, 175, 189
Singapore Bible Baptist Church 371 Pasir Panjang Road
Singapore 118708
Tel: 6778-2038
www.sbbc371.org
Buses: 10, 30, 51, 143, 176, 188, 200
Saint John’s – Saint Margaret’s
Church (Anglican) Address: 30 Dover Avenue, Singapore 139790
Tel: 6777-0934
www.sjsm.org.sg
Buses: 14, 33, 74, 105, 106, 147, 166, 185, 196
Emergency Assistance
In case of Fire & Any Emergency, call:
• Campus Security
• Kent Ridge Campus / U-Town – 6874-1616,
AND CALL
• Police (999) &/or SCDF (995)
• Remain calm
• Render assistance if you are confident and competent to do so
• Evacuate, if necessary, in an orderly manner
• Brief the emergency personal when they arrive
If there is an incident involving a participant, please arrange to notify a staff member at
the hospitality table.