Tanglin Halt Planning Subzone Locator Map
Tanglin ( or ) is a Planning Areas of Singapore, planning area located within the Central Region, Singapore, Central Region of Singapore. Tanglin is located west of Newton, Singapore, Newton, Orchard, Singapore, Orchard, River Valley, Singapore, River Valley and Singapore River, south of Novena, Singapore, Novena, east of Bukit Timah, northeast of Queenstown, Singapore, Queenstown and north of Bukit Merah. Etymology and history The name ''Tanglin'' is said to be derived from '''Tang Leng','' which was the Chinese name of the Scottish lawyer and newspaper editor William Napier (lawyer), William Napier's house that was located in the area. ''Tang Leng'' was said to be named after the area's Chinese name in Teochew Min, Teochew dialect, Twa Tang Leng','' which translates to 'great east hill peaks' in reference to the hills surrounding the area. On 7 November 2006, the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) called for proposals to liven up the Dempsey Road area when it launched two new Ca ...
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