Sungei Tampines Explained

Sungei Tampines^[1] (Malay for Tampines River) is a river^[2] in Pasir Ris, Singapore. It is named for a type of tree that reportedly grew in the area, Streblus elongatus, commonly known as "tempinis" in Malay.

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1.3817°N 103.9542°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency.
2. Web site: NEA investigating incident of 'curry dumping' into Tampines river. hermesauto. 5 February 2018.