zxl/sea_audiobench_datasets_SQA · Datasets at Hugging Face

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When did the Boon Lay MRT station open, and what milestone did its opening signify for the MRT system?	The Boon Lay MRT station opened on 6 July 1990, marking the completion of the original MRT system, which had a total route length of 67 kilometres and comprised 42 stations.	27.74	en
What are some prominent landmarks mentioned in Bukit Batok?	Prominent landmarks mentioned in Bukit Batok include Bukit Batok Town Park, Little Guilin, Bukit Batok MRT train station, and the bus interchange.	27.86	en
What area does Bedok occupy as designated in the transcription?	Mukim twenty-seven.	27.06	en
How many people was the Bukit Batok New Town designed to house?	Approximately one hundred and thirty thousand people.	24.13	en
In what year did the urban redevelopment authority approve the construction of four hundred and fifty terrace houses at the site?	Nineteen ninety four (1994).	24.03	en
Which shopping mall is the new air-conditioned Boon Lay Bus Interchange integrated with?	Jurong Point Mall	21.76	en
Who built the Shinto shrine at Chureito in 1942, and for what purpose was it constructed?	The Shinto shrine at Chureito was built in 1942 by about five hundred Australian prisoners of war to commemorate the Japanese soldiers who died.	26.86	en
When did the first phase of the eastern line, which included Aljunied MRT, begin operations?	Eighteen November nineteen eighty nine (18 November 1989).	29.95	en
What year was Aljunied Road named?	1926	29.06	en
What was the original purpose of the drum known as "bedoh" in the town of Bedok?	The drum was used at the mosque to sound out a call to Muslims for prayer time and to convey important announcements or messages to nearby villages.	25.44	en
What were some of the problems faced by immigrants who settled in the town centre of Singapore in the late nineteenth century?	Immigrants who settled in the town centre faced problems such as widespread diseases caused by poverty, overcrowding, and malnutrition.	20.71	en
Which prominent factories operated in Bukit Batok as early as the 1950s?	Hume Industries and the Ford Motor Works factory.	27	en
In which year was the Aljunied GRC officially established?	1988	26.58	en
Where does Sembawang Road begin and end?	Sembawang Road begins at the junction of Mandai Road and Upper Thomson Road, and it ends near the Boys' Brigade and the Girls' Brigade camp sites opposite Sembawang Park.	25.76	en
In what year was a golf club house modelled after a modern country club built at the junction of Sembawang Road and Mandai Avenue, and what was its construction cost?	The golf club house was built in 1994 at a cost of 4.2 million dollars.	25.96	en
When did Boon Lay become part of the West Coast GRC?	In 2001.	27.85	en
How many flats were planned to be built in the modern satellite town by 1978?	1,872 flats	29.66	en
When did Boon Tong Kee move from Chinatown to Balestier Road?	In 1983.	26.04	en
What types of dwellings and facilities can be found in Bukit Batok today?	Bukit Batok today has public housing, a variety of public and private dwellings, industrial estates, and all the necessary facilities and amenities.	23.24	en
What are some of the private housing estates located along Sembawang Road today?	The private housing estates along Sembawang Road today include The Spring, Site, Hong Heng Mansions, Forest Hills Condominium, Euphony Gardens, Sembawang Cottage, and Sembawang Straits Estates.	25.98	en
In which year were Boon Lay Garden Primary School and Boon Lay Secondary School opened to their first batch of students?	1977	23.23	en
What was built next to a Hindu cemetery according to the speech transcription?	The convent primary school was built next to a Hindu cemetery.	28.86	en
What crop plantations played a key role in attracting new settlers to the area once known as Peng Kang in Jurong West?	Gambier and rubber plantations.	29.71	en
What type of work were the immigrant Chinese, mostly Hokkiens, engaged in near the junction of Upper Thomson Road and Ang Mo Kio Avenue One?	They were engaged in rubber planting and tapping.	25.53	en
How much did the nationwide drainage schemes in 1979 cost to implement for flood prevention efforts?	Thirty-one million dollars.	23.79	en
What old place name is suggested by Dia's 1604 map of Singapore?	Bedok	29.69	en
In which year did the church move to its current address at 52 Aljunied Road?	1927	28.52	en
When was the Mount Vernon Crematorium at Upper Aljunied Road opened?	The Mount Vernon Crematorium at Upper Aljunied Road was opened in 1962.	26.31	en
How many subzones comprise Bedok, and can you name them?	Bedok comprises eight subzones: Kaki Bukit, Bedok Reservoir, Kembangan, Bedok North, Frankel, Bedok South, Siglap, and Bayshore.	28.7	en
Who first developed Balestier as a sugar cane plantation in the mid nineteenth century?	American Joseph Balestier	21.32	en
Who established the Thong Aik Rubber Factory along Sembawang Road in 1912?	Lim Nee Soon established the Thong Aik Rubber Factory along Sembawang Road in 1912.	28.19	en
In which year did Aljunied have a recorded population of twenty-four thousand one hundred residents?	1953	29.03	en
What improvements did Marsiling residents choose to include in the interim upgrading programme carried out by the HDB in 1994?	Marsiling residents chose to upgrade their surroundings with covered walkways, amphitheatres, improved playgrounds, and tiled void decks.	26.58	en
Who assisted Sir Stamford Raffles in mapping out the Singapore town boundaries and the early Chinese settlement area in 1826?	Lieutenant Philip Jackson aided Sir Stamford Raffles in drawing up the Singapore town boundaries and mapping out the early Chinese settlement area in 1826.	29.46	en
What two roads does Marsiling Road connect?	Woodlands Centre Road and Riverside Road.	21.4	en
What is significant about the hundred and twenty five steps at the foot of the hill mentioned in the transcription?	The hundred and twenty five steps that once led up to the memorial still exist today and now lead to the new Bukit Batok transmission tower.	25.12	en
How many units of flats had the Housing and Development Board built in the Bedok area by March 1976?	Four thousand six hundred units of flats.	21.76	en
Where was the Singapore Anti-Tuberculosis Association Kreta Ayer Clinic located in 1996?	Towards the end of Kreta Ayer Road.	20.47	en
What was levelled in 1994 near Sembawang Road to make way for the development of residential and industrial estates?	A bird sanctuary at Senoko.	26.44	en
In which year did Boon Lay Secondary School move to its new campus in Jurong West?	1999	22.03	en
What is the meaning of the name "Ang Mo Kio" in Hokkien?	"Red haired men's bridge"	28.74	en
What was the name of the mineral water bottled and sold by Fraser and Neave Limited after acquiring the Love Hot Spring in 1922?	Seletaris	26.76	en
What types of houses are Balestier known for, according to the speech transcription?	Shophouses and terrace houses incorporating various architectural styles.	22	en
By April 1998, how many Malay and Chinese families were left in Wak Hassan kampong?	One Malay family and six Chinese families.	27.27	en
Which bus company began operating buses on Sembawang Road in 1935?	A Chinese bus company began operating buses on Sembawang Road in 1935.	28.71	en
When was the East West MRT Line extension from Boon Lay to Pioneer and Joo Koon officially opened?	The extension was officially opened on 27 February 2009.	20.87	en
What development currently stands on the site in front of the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall between Balestier Road and Ah Hood Road?	Zhongshan Mall, a commercial tower, and two hotels now stand at the site.	22.26	en
In what year was Sembawang Road officially named?	1938	28.57	en
How many houses did Fraser and Neave Limited obtain approval to construct along Sembawang Road between Gambas Avenue and Jalan Ulu Sembawang?	One hundred houses.	27.14	en
What was the official name given to the extension of Aljunied Road from MacPherson Road to Aljunied Road in 1929?	The extension was officially named Upper Aljunied Road.	28.17	en
How many shophouses were destroyed in the massive fire on Sembawang Road?	Twenty-two shophouses were destroyed.	26.19	en
How many housing units were scheduled to be built in Bedok under the mentioned plan?	Sixteen thousand five hundred housing units.	28.44	en
On what date was the television broadcasting service officially launched?	Fifteen February nineteen sixty-three (15 February 1963).	24.14	en
In what year did the Marsiling Mass Rapid Transit station open?	1996	27.57	en
What is the meaning of "Bukit Batok" in English?	"Bukit Batok" literally means "coughing hill" in English.	22.26	en
Who succeeded Ghazali as MP in 1972 after winning a three-way contest?	Chin Harn Tong	27.14	en
What is the current use of Beaulieu House, which was built around 1910 in the park?	Beaulieu House has been converted into a restaurant.	29.78	en
What is the size of Sembawang Park mentioned in the transcription?	Fifteen hectares.	25.96	en
What was the main reason for the construction of the Kreta Ayer People's Centre in 1969?	The main reason for the construction of the Kreta Ayer People's Centre in 1969 was to provide a permanent stage for artists to showcase their talents.	27.8	en
Who requested that his father's name be preserved after more land in the Boon Lay area was acquired by the government in the 1960s?	Chew Hock Seng	21.88	en
In which year was the extension to Jurong Point officially opened, making it one of the largest suburban malls in Singapore at the time?	2009	23.82	en
What were the funds raised by the Boon Lay Citizens Consultative Community Committee used for?	The funds were used to build roads and improve street lighting and drainage in Boon Lay's rural areas.	28.18	en
Which area became an important hub in Jurong by the 1980s due to its amenities and resettled villagers?	Boon Lay	28.69	en
What does "Kreta Ayer" mean in Malay?	"Kreta Ayer" means "water cart" in Malay.	26.07	en
What is the approximate land size described in the area bounded by Pan Island Expressway, Bukit Batok Road, and Chua Chu Kang Road?	Approximately 1,104 acres.	28.09	en
When did the Housing and Development Board blocks along Marsiling Drive become the first in Singapore to have new coloured signages bearing the block number?	June 1981	28.87	en
What development was built in 1980 that included the Kreta Ayer Community Centre and the People's Theatre?	Kreta Ayer Complex, a shopping and residential development, was built in 1980 and included the Kreta Ayer Community Centre and the People's Theatre.	27.75	en
Who was Boon Lay named after, and what was his connection to the area?	Boon Lay was named after Chew Boon Lay, one of Singapore's early pioneers who owned extensive rubber plantations in the area during the early twentieth century.	27.94	en
What was the original use of the two-storey house off Sembawang Road before it was converted into a halfway house?	It was formerly used by the Seletar Sports Club.	27.31	en
What company partly owned Bukit Batok hill during the early days mentioned in the speech transcription?	The Hume Pipe Company.	28.8	en
What are the names of the two housing estates built by the HDB along Marsiling Road, and in which years were they ready?	The two housing estates are Straits Vista @ Marsiling, which was ready in 2008, and Marsiling Heights, which was ready in 2014.	23.16	en
Which temple is located at the intersection of Marsiling Road and Marsiling Rise?	The Sri Siva Krishna Temple is located at the intersection of Marsiling Road and Marsiling Rise.	23.7	en
What two churches are located in Boon Lay, and when were they built?	The two churches in Boon Lay are the Church of Christ on Boon Lay Drive and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi on Boon Lay Avenue; both were built in 1976.	26.54	en
What were the main economic activities of the kampongs located along Sembawang Road, such as Chye Kay and Bah Soon Pah?	The main economic activities were vegetable farming and livestock rearing.	26.6	en
When did Jurong Point, a suburban mall situated next to Boon Lay MRT station, open its doors?	1995	23.92	en
What types of landmarks and amenities in the Boon Lay area are named after the rubber tycoon Chew?	An MRT station, bus interchange, shopping centre, and several schools are named after the rubber tycoon Chew in the Boon Lay area.	27.64	en
What does the name "Ang Mo Kio" literally translate to in Hokkien?	"Red head men's bridge."	29.9	en
During which years was the first Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment based at Dieppe Barracks on Sembawang Road?	From 1954 to 1989.	29	en
What was the area from the southern bank of Singapore River to Pearl's Hill called, and why was it given that name?	The area was called Kreta Ayer, named after the water-carrying bullock and ox carts.	24.26	en
Who was known as the "king of gambier" and owned large gambier plantations in the area surrounding Sembawang Road during the mid nineteenth century?	Seah Eu Chin	23.51	en
In what year was part of Bedok reclaimed under the East Coast Reclamation Scheme Phase One?	1966	27.15	en
Who became the uncontested Member of Parliament (MP) for Aljunied in the 1959 general election?	Mohamed Ghazali bin Ismail became the uncontested MP for Aljunied in the 1959 general election.	27.23	en
Who was Syed Omar bin Ali Aljunied's father?	His father was Omar bin Ali Aljunied.	27.11	en
When did the old Woodlands Checkpoint reopen for use by heavy vehicles?	In 2008.	27.99	en
What do the words "bukit" and "batok" mean in the Malay language?	"Bukit" means hill and "batok" means cough in Malay.	24.56	en
Which road was named after Chew himself in the area that became known as Boon Lay?	Boon Lay Road was named after Chew himself.	29.66	en
Which district of Chinatown experienced rapid development and increased prosperity after land parcels were issued in 1826 onwards?	The Kreta Ayer district of Chinatown.	29.34	en
What were some of the amenities available in Boon Lay during the 1980s?	The amenities included a shopping mall, hawker centre, wet market, schools, places of worship, community centre, swimming pool, and police and fire stations.	23.26	en
Which group of Chinese settlers were the first to settle on Kreta Ayer Road?	The Cantonese from Hong Kong and China's province of Guangdong.	29.44	en
Into what two sections did the Chinese divide Chinatown, and which district included Kreta Ayer Road and its surrounding streets?	The Chinese divided Chinatown into two sections: the tua poh (greater town district) and the sio poh (smaller town). Kreta Ayer Road and its surrounding streets belonged to the more prosperous tua poh.	22.43	en
What are the possible origins of the name "Batok" mentioned in the transcription?	The possible origins of the name "Batok" are: a mispronunciation of the Malay word "batu" (meaning stone), the sound of blasting granite quarries which resembled coughing, and the resemblance of the hill to a skull top ("batok" could also mean skull top).	28.84	en
What is a possible reason the name "Bedok" was chosen for the estate in Singapore's east region?	The name "Bedok" sounds like the Malay word for drum, possibly referring to its use at the mosque to announce prayer time to the faithful.	28.31	en
What are the two explanations for the origin of the term "batok"?	One explanation traces it to a Japanese village chief who named the area after coconut trees ("batok" being the Japanese term for coconut) growing on the hills, while another explanation from the Chinese interpretation says the hills were of solid granite.	27.09	en
What is the length of Sembawang Road as mentioned in the transcription?	Twenty-three kilometres.	28.51	en
What is the historical significance of Kreta Ayer Road in Chinatown?	Kreta Ayer Road is historically significant because it was the name given to Chinatown in the early 1800s and was known for Tua Poh, the greater town district.	28.38	en

When did the Boon Lay MRT station open, and what milestone did its opening signify for the MRT system?

The Boon Lay MRT station opened on 6 July 1990, marking the completion of the original MRT system, which had a total route length of 67 kilometres and comprised 42 stations.

27.74

en

What are some prominent landmarks mentioned in Bukit Batok?

Prominent landmarks mentioned in Bukit Batok include Bukit Batok Town Park, Little Guilin, Bukit Batok MRT train station, and the bus interchange.

27.86

en

What area does Bedok occupy as designated in the transcription?

Mukim twenty-seven.

27.06

en

How many people was the Bukit Batok New Town designed to house?

Approximately one hundred and thirty thousand people.

24.13

en

In what year did the urban redevelopment authority approve the construction of four hundred and fifty terrace houses at the site?

Nineteen ninety four (1994).

24.03

en

Which shopping mall is the new air-conditioned Boon Lay Bus Interchange integrated with?

Jurong Point Mall

21.76

en

Who built the Shinto shrine at Chureito in 1942, and for what purpose was it constructed?

The Shinto shrine at Chureito was built in 1942 by about five hundred Australian prisoners of war to commemorate the Japanese soldiers who died.

26.86

en

When did the first phase of the eastern line, which included Aljunied MRT, begin operations?

Eighteen November nineteen eighty nine (18 November 1989).

29.95

en

What year was Aljunied Road named?

1926

29.06

en

What was the original purpose of the drum known as "bedoh" in the town of Bedok?

The drum was used at the mosque to sound out a call to Muslims for prayer time and to convey important announcements or messages to nearby villages.

25.44

en

What were some of the problems faced by immigrants who settled in the town centre of Singapore in the late nineteenth century?

Immigrants who settled in the town centre faced problems such as widespread diseases caused by poverty, overcrowding, and malnutrition.

20.71

en

Which prominent factories operated in Bukit Batok as early as the 1950s?

Hume Industries and the Ford Motor Works factory.

27

en

In which year was the Aljunied GRC officially established?

1988

26.58

en

Where does Sembawang Road begin and end?

Sembawang Road begins at the junction of Mandai Road and Upper Thomson Road, and it ends near the Boys' Brigade and the Girls' Brigade camp sites opposite Sembawang Park.

25.76

en

In what year was a golf club house modelled after a modern country club built at the junction of Sembawang Road and Mandai Avenue, and what was its construction cost?

The golf club house was built in 1994 at a cost of 4.2 million dollars.

25.96

en

When did Boon Lay become part of the West Coast GRC?

In 2001.

27.85

en

How many flats were planned to be built in the modern satellite town by 1978?

1,872 flats

29.66

en

When did Boon Tong Kee move from Chinatown to Balestier Road?

In 1983.

26.04

en

What types of dwellings and facilities can be found in Bukit Batok today?

Bukit Batok today has public housing, a variety of public and private dwellings, industrial estates, and all the necessary facilities and amenities.

23.24

en

What are some of the private housing estates located along Sembawang Road today?

The private housing estates along Sembawang Road today include The Spring, Site, Hong Heng Mansions, Forest Hills Condominium, Euphony Gardens, Sembawang Cottage, and Sembawang Straits Estates.

25.98

en

In which year were Boon Lay Garden Primary School and Boon Lay Secondary School opened to their first batch of students?

1977

23.23

en

What was built next to a Hindu cemetery according to the speech transcription?

The convent primary school was built next to a Hindu cemetery.

28.86

en

What crop plantations played a key role in attracting new settlers to the area once known as Peng Kang in Jurong West?

Gambier and rubber plantations.

29.71

en

What type of work were the immigrant Chinese, mostly Hokkiens, engaged in near the junction of Upper Thomson Road and Ang Mo Kio Avenue One?

They were engaged in rubber planting and tapping.

25.53

en

How much did the nationwide drainage schemes in 1979 cost to implement for flood prevention efforts?

Thirty-one million dollars.

23.79

en

What old place name is suggested by Dia's 1604 map of Singapore?

Bedok

29.69

en

In which year did the church move to its current address at 52 Aljunied Road?

1927

28.52

en

When was the Mount Vernon Crematorium at Upper Aljunied Road opened?

The Mount Vernon Crematorium at Upper Aljunied Road was opened in 1962.

26.31

en

How many subzones comprise Bedok, and can you name them?

Bedok comprises eight subzones: Kaki Bukit, Bedok Reservoir, Kembangan, Bedok North, Frankel, Bedok South, Siglap, and Bayshore.

28.7

en

Who first developed Balestier as a sugar cane plantation in the mid nineteenth century?

American Joseph Balestier

21.32

en

Who established the Thong Aik Rubber Factory along Sembawang Road in 1912?

Lim Nee Soon established the Thong Aik Rubber Factory along Sembawang Road in 1912.

28.19

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In which year did Aljunied have a recorded population of twenty-four thousand one hundred residents?

1953

29.03

en

What improvements did Marsiling residents choose to include in the interim upgrading programme carried out by the HDB in 1994?

Marsiling residents chose to upgrade their surroundings with covered walkways, amphitheatres, improved playgrounds, and tiled void decks.

26.58

en

Who assisted Sir Stamford Raffles in mapping out the Singapore town boundaries and the early Chinese settlement area in 1826?

Lieutenant Philip Jackson aided Sir Stamford Raffles in drawing up the Singapore town boundaries and mapping out the early Chinese settlement area in 1826.

29.46

en

What two roads does Marsiling Road connect?

Woodlands Centre Road and Riverside Road.

21.4

en

What is significant about the hundred and twenty five steps at the foot of the hill mentioned in the transcription?

The hundred and twenty five steps that once led up to the memorial still exist today and now lead to the new Bukit Batok transmission tower.

25.12

en

How many units of flats had the Housing and Development Board built in the Bedok area by March 1976?

Four thousand six hundred units of flats.

21.76

en

Where was the Singapore Anti-Tuberculosis Association Kreta Ayer Clinic located in 1996?

Towards the end of Kreta Ayer Road.

20.47

en

What was levelled in 1994 near Sembawang Road to make way for the development of residential and industrial estates?

A bird sanctuary at Senoko.

26.44

en

In which year did Boon Lay Secondary School move to its new campus in Jurong West?

1999

22.03

en

What is the meaning of the name "Ang Mo Kio" in Hokkien?

"Red haired men's bridge"

28.74

en

What was the name of the mineral water bottled and sold by Fraser and Neave Limited after acquiring the Love Hot Spring in 1922?

Seletaris

26.76

en

What types of houses are Balestier known for, according to the speech transcription?

Shophouses and terrace houses incorporating various architectural styles.

22

en

By April 1998, how many Malay and Chinese families were left in Wak Hassan kampong?

One Malay family and six Chinese families.

27.27

en

Which bus company began operating buses on Sembawang Road in 1935?

A Chinese bus company began operating buses on Sembawang Road in 1935.

28.71

en

When was the East West MRT Line extension from Boon Lay to Pioneer and Joo Koon officially opened?

The extension was officially opened on 27 February 2009.

20.87

en

What development currently stands on the site in front of the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall between Balestier Road and Ah Hood Road?

Zhongshan Mall, a commercial tower, and two hotels now stand at the site.

22.26

en

In what year was Sembawang Road officially named?

1938

28.57

en

How many houses did Fraser and Neave Limited obtain approval to construct along Sembawang Road between Gambas Avenue and Jalan Ulu Sembawang?

One hundred houses.

27.14

en

What was the official name given to the extension of Aljunied Road from MacPherson Road to Aljunied Road in 1929?

The extension was officially named Upper Aljunied Road.

28.17

en

How many shophouses were destroyed in the massive fire on Sembawang Road?

Twenty-two shophouses were destroyed.

26.19

en

How many housing units were scheduled to be built in Bedok under the mentioned plan?

Sixteen thousand five hundred housing units.

28.44

en

On what date was the television broadcasting service officially launched?

Fifteen February nineteen sixty-three (15 February 1963).

24.14

en

In what year did the Marsiling Mass Rapid Transit station open?

1996

27.57

en

What is the meaning of "Bukit Batok" in English?

"Bukit Batok" literally means "coughing hill" in English.

22.26

en

Who succeeded Ghazali as MP in 1972 after winning a three-way contest?

Chin Harn Tong

27.14

en

What is the current use of Beaulieu House, which was built around 1910 in the park?

Beaulieu House has been converted into a restaurant.

29.78

en

What is the size of Sembawang Park mentioned in the transcription?

Fifteen hectares.

25.96

en

What was the main reason for the construction of the Kreta Ayer People's Centre in 1969?

The main reason for the construction of the Kreta Ayer People's Centre in 1969 was to provide a permanent stage for artists to showcase their talents.

27.8

en

Who requested that his father's name be preserved after more land in the Boon Lay area was acquired by the government in the 1960s?

Chew Hock Seng

21.88

en

In which year was the extension to Jurong Point officially opened, making it one of the largest suburban malls in Singapore at the time?

2009

23.82

en

What were the funds raised by the Boon Lay Citizens Consultative Community Committee used for?

The funds were used to build roads and improve street lighting and drainage in Boon Lay's rural areas.

28.18

en

Which area became an important hub in Jurong by the 1980s due to its amenities and resettled villagers?

Boon Lay

28.69

en

What does "Kreta Ayer" mean in Malay?

"Kreta Ayer" means "water cart" in Malay.

26.07

en

What is the approximate land size described in the area bounded by Pan Island Expressway, Bukit Batok Road, and Chua Chu Kang Road?

Approximately 1,104 acres.

28.09

en

When did the Housing and Development Board blocks along Marsiling Drive become the first in Singapore to have new coloured signages bearing the block number?

June 1981

28.87

en

What development was built in 1980 that included the Kreta Ayer Community Centre and the People's Theatre?

Kreta Ayer Complex, a shopping and residential development, was built in 1980 and included the Kreta Ayer Community Centre and the People's Theatre.

27.75

en

Who was Boon Lay named after, and what was his connection to the area?

Boon Lay was named after Chew Boon Lay, one of Singapore's early pioneers who owned extensive rubber plantations in the area during the early twentieth century.

27.94

en

What was the original use of the two-storey house off Sembawang Road before it was converted into a halfway house?

It was formerly used by the Seletar Sports Club.

27.31

en

What company partly owned Bukit Batok hill during the early days mentioned in the speech transcription?

The Hume Pipe Company.

28.8

en

What are the names of the two housing estates built by the HDB along Marsiling Road, and in which years were they ready?

The two housing estates are Straits Vista @ Marsiling, which was ready in 2008, and Marsiling Heights, which was ready in 2014.

23.16

en

Which temple is located at the intersection of Marsiling Road and Marsiling Rise?

The Sri Siva Krishna Temple is located at the intersection of Marsiling Road and Marsiling Rise.

23.7

en

What two churches are located in Boon Lay, and when were they built?

The two churches in Boon Lay are the Church of Christ on Boon Lay Drive and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi on Boon Lay Avenue; both were built in 1976.

26.54

en

What were the main economic activities of the kampongs located along Sembawang Road, such as Chye Kay and Bah Soon Pah?

The main economic activities were vegetable farming and livestock rearing.

26.6

en

When did Jurong Point, a suburban mall situated next to Boon Lay MRT station, open its doors?

1995

23.92

en

What types of landmarks and amenities in the Boon Lay area are named after the rubber tycoon Chew?

An MRT station, bus interchange, shopping centre, and several schools are named after the rubber tycoon Chew in the Boon Lay area.

27.64

en

What does the name "Ang Mo Kio" literally translate to in Hokkien?

"Red head men's bridge."

29.9

en

During which years was the first Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment based at Dieppe Barracks on Sembawang Road?

From 1954 to 1989.

29

en

What was the area from the southern bank of Singapore River to Pearl's Hill called, and why was it given that name?

The area was called Kreta Ayer, named after the water-carrying bullock and ox carts.

24.26

en

Who was known as the "king of gambier" and owned large gambier plantations in the area surrounding Sembawang Road during the mid nineteenth century?

Seah Eu Chin

23.51

en

In what year was part of Bedok reclaimed under the East Coast Reclamation Scheme Phase One?

1966

27.15

en

Who became the uncontested Member of Parliament (MP) for Aljunied in the 1959 general election?

Mohamed Ghazali bin Ismail became the uncontested MP for Aljunied in the 1959 general election.

27.23

en

Who was Syed Omar bin Ali Aljunied's father?

His father was Omar bin Ali Aljunied.

27.11

en

When did the old Woodlands Checkpoint reopen for use by heavy vehicles?

In 2008.

27.99

en

What do the words "bukit" and "batok" mean in the Malay language?

"Bukit" means hill and "batok" means cough in Malay.

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Which road was named after Chew himself in the area that became known as Boon Lay?

Boon Lay Road was named after Chew himself.

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Which district of Chinatown experienced rapid development and increased prosperity after land parcels were issued in 1826 onwards?

The Kreta Ayer district of Chinatown.

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What were some of the amenities available in Boon Lay during the 1980s?

The amenities included a shopping mall, hawker centre, wet market, schools, places of worship, community centre, swimming pool, and police and fire stations.

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Which group of Chinese settlers were the first to settle on Kreta Ayer Road?

The Cantonese from Hong Kong and China's province of Guangdong.

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Into what two sections did the Chinese divide Chinatown, and which district included Kreta Ayer Road and its surrounding streets?

The Chinese divided Chinatown into two sections: the tua poh (greater town district) and the sio poh (smaller town). Kreta Ayer Road and its surrounding streets belonged to the more prosperous tua poh.

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What are the possible origins of the name "Batok" mentioned in the transcription?

The possible origins of the name "Batok" are: a mispronunciation of the Malay word "batu" (meaning stone), the sound of blasting granite quarries which resembled coughing, and the resemblance of the hill to a skull top ("batok" could also mean skull top).

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What is a possible reason the name "Bedok" was chosen for the estate in Singapore's east region?

The name "Bedok" sounds like the Malay word for drum, possibly referring to its use at the mosque to announce prayer time to the faithful.

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What are the two explanations for the origin of the term "batok"?

One explanation traces it to a Japanese village chief who named the area after coconut trees ("batok" being the Japanese term for coconut) growing on the hills, while another explanation from the Chinese interpretation says the hills were of solid granite.

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What is the length of Sembawang Road as mentioned in the transcription?

Twenty-three kilometres.

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What is the historical significance of Kreta Ayer Road in Chinatown?

Kreta Ayer Road is historically significant because it was the name given to Chinatown in the early 1800s and was known for Tua Poh, the greater town district.

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