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  Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Kallang is an old Malay reference to the orang laut (sea Gypsies), called orang biduanda kallang, who lived in the vicinity of the Kallang River and Singapore River.
Another explanation for the origin of Kallang is that it is derived from galang, which means "to put a boat on wooden stocks or rollers", an appropriate term as the Kallang area straddles both sides of the Kallang River.
Kallang is under the Jalan Besar Group Representation Constituency, which operates the local town council responsible for the general maintenance of the area.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Kallang   (789 words)

  
 Welcome to Kallang CS Homepage
Not for long, Kallang was foolishly penalized after its custodian had a 50-50 challenge and was awarded a penalty in favour of AK FC.
Kallang defeats were seen in the opening minute of play when Maestro Nasrullah miss from the spot kick after Mulia were brought down in the earlier incidents.
Then Kallang were punished as from a free-kick send directly to Bonjol striker to finished it off with leaves Kallang to re-organizes the back four.
www.geocities.com /kallangcs   (833 words)

  
 Singapore: Clean up of the Singapore River and Kallang Basin
The cleaning-up of the Singapore River and Kallang Basin demonstrates a lesson in environmental restoration.
The Singapore River and Kallang Basin symbolize the development of Singapore from a trading and business centre to one of rapid urbanization and an expanding trade.
The main objective of the effort was to cleanse the rivers connecting to the Kallang Basin and the Singapore River so that aquatic life could return to the rivers.
www.unescap.org /DRPAD/VC/CONFERENCE/bg_sg_14_csr.htm   (580 words)

  
 Kallang Airport
Kallang Airport, Singapore's first civil airport, located in Kallang was completed at a cost of S$8 million and opened on 12 June 1937, functioning as an airport until it was replaced by Paya Lebar International airport in 1955.
Kallang Airport, Singapore's first civil airport, located in Kallang was completed at a cost of S$8 million and opened on 12 June 1937, functioning as an airport until it was replaced by Paya Lebar International airport in 1955.
Kallang Airport was officially opened on 12 June 1937 by the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas.
infopedia.nlb.gov.sg /articles/SIP_6_2005-01-24.html   (872 words)

  
 News Releases
In the preparation of DGPs for both the Kallang and Simpang planning areas, public exhibitions and dialogues were held for the Tanjong Rhu area (Urban Waterfront - Kallang Basin) in 1988/89 and for the Kampong Bugis and Simpang DGPs in 1990/91 to involve the public in the planning process.
Kallang is on its way to become an exciting location for urban waterfront living.
In the Kallang Master Plan, high priority is also given to pedestrians with pedestrian linkages and ample green space along the river banks from Kallang Basin right up to the northern boundary of the planning area.
www.ura.gov.sg /pr/text/pr93-01.html   (1286 words)

  
 UNEP-Singapore
The plan involved the development of infrastructure such as housing, industrial workshops and sewage; massive resettlement of squatters, backyard trades and industries and farmers; re-siting of street hawkers to food centres; and phasing out of pollutive activities.
The main objective of the effort was to clean up the rivers connecting to the Kallang Basin and the Singapore River so that marine life could return to the rivers.
The Kallang Basin joins the Singapore River and flows to the sea via the Marina Channel.
www.unepapac.org /sing_moe_river.html   (408 words)

  
  News Release
The decision to close Kallang Theatre was reached after careful review of its strategic relevance within the context of Singapore’s arts facilities and infrastructure; its historical and functional value; and the likely impact of its closure on the arts scene.
As the arts landscape of Singapore progresses with development of a wider range of new and more sophisticated venues, Kallang Theatre has waned in significance due to its structural constraints for staging large-scale arts performances, while on the other hand, it is generally too large for local arts groups which typically prefer smaller venues.
By 2005, utilisation by the same users declined to 33% and the theatre was predominantly used by schools and non-arts related hirers.
www.nac.gov.sg /new/new02a.asp?id=298   (431 words)

  
  Reference Encyclopedia - Kallang
Kallang is an urban planning area and a subdivision located in the southeastern part of Singapore.
Kallang is an old Malay reference to the orang laut (sea Gypsies), called orang biduanda kallang, who lived in the vicinity of the Kallang River and Singapore River.
Kallang is under the Jalan Besar Group Representation Constituency, which operates the local town council responsible for the general maintenance of the area.
www.referenceencyclopedia.com /?title=Kallang   (702 words)

  
 Kallang
Kallang is a neighbourhood located in the southeastern part of Singapore.
Kallang is home to many light industrial estates, such as pipe makers, garment factories, and is the office of choice for companies unwilling to pay for the high rent in the nearby Central Business District.
The housing estates inside Kallang are more than 20 years old, with some blocks now slated to be re-built under the En-Bloc redevelopment scheme to rejuvenate the area, which is dominated by the middle-aged section of society.
www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/k/ka/kallang.html   (184 words)

  
 Kallang Bahru Complex is a place in Singapore on the Map of Singapore
; Kallang Bahru Complex is geographically located at latitude (1.3124 degrees) 1° 18' 44" North of the Equator and longitude (103.8627 degrees) 103° 51' 45" East of the Prime Meridian on the Map of Singapore.
The locations related to Kallang Bahru Complex are represented by the nearest distances for a beam of light to travel and may not be nearest by road.
Kallang Bahru Complex is located 0.1 kilometre from 188 Food Junction.
sg.pagenation.com /sin/Kallang%20Bahru%20Complex_103.8627_1.3124.map   (453 words)

  
 Road Traffic Technology - Kallang / Paya Lebar Expressway
The agency responsible for the construction is the Land Transport Authority of Singapore.
Starting at the ECP, the Kallang section of the expressway crosses beneath the Geylang River, the National Stadium area, Nicoll Highway, Mountbatten Road, Geylang Road, Sims Avenue and the Pan Island Expressway (PIE).
The route of the new 12km Kallang / Paya Lebar expressway.
www.roadtraffic-technology.com /projects/kallang   (1767 words)

  
 Kallang Riverside Park Recce 2004
However, to reach the other end of the beach, one issue is that of distance and the other is the presence of a construction site that disects the park into 2.
School coordinators should remind students not to wad into the waters to pick up floating trash since during low-tide, there might be a sudden drop in the ground under water.
There are also the Kallang Sea Sports Centre and the toilets if the rain shelters are not enough.
coastalcleanup.nus.edu.sg /recces/kallangreport2004.html   (606 words)

  
 The Kallang Wave premieres on 25 March
THE KALLANG WAVE, the story of Singapore told through the dreams and struggles of the nation’s past and present footballers, will premiere at Cathay’s The Picturehouse on 25 March 2007.
From interviews and match footage to history and coverage of significant events, THE KALLANG WAVE aims to give a voice to the people behind the scenes, the unsung heroes of Singapore’s football legacy, whom after years of tearful effort, now find their values and achievements abandoned by the new generation of Singaporeans.
Catch THE KALLANG WAVE, a film about passion, pride, identity, priorities, and a society coming to grips with its place in a cold and unfamiliar new world.
www.fas.org.sg /default.asp?V_DOC_ID=2451   (280 words)

  
 Kallang Theatre is a place in Singapore on the Map of Singapore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
; Kallang Theatre is geographically located at latitude (1.302 degrees) 1° 18' 7" North of the Equator and longitude (103.8755 degrees) 103° 52' 31" East of the Prime Meridian on the Map of Singapore.
The locations related to Kallang Theatre are represented by the nearest distances for a beam of light to travel and may not be nearest by road.
Kallang Theatre is located 0.2 kilometre from Indoor Stadium.
sg.pagenation.com /sin/Kallang%20Theatre_103.8755_1.302.map   (475 words)

  
 Publications
This studio, kindly sponsored by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore, undertook the redevelopment of the Kallang Basin area.
The following points were of particular interest to the studio: first, the relationship between the notions of high density and normative urbanism; second, the relationship among "tropical architecture," interior architecture, and public space; and, third, the relationship between various "types" of democracy, cultural specificity, or the lack of it, and the built world.
New Urbanity: The Kallang Basin Redevelopment in Singapore
www.gsd.harvard.edu /research/publications/studio/95_99/kallang.html   (205 words)

  
 Land Transport Authority - What's New :: Content   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The newly constructed Kallang Bahru Flyover is one of the new viaducts constructed under the KPE project, and provides a convenient access for motorists to get onto the PIE (Tuas) via Sims Way.
With the opening of the Kallang Bahru Flyover from 11 September, the entire stretch of Sims Way, from the junction of Guillemard Road, Mountbatten Road and Nicoll Highway to the PIE (Tuas), will also be opened to traffic.
To facilitate road diversion works for the closure of the Aljunied slip road, the PIE (Tuas) exit to Kallang Bahru and Bendemeer Road will also be temporarily closed on 11 September 2005, from 12.30am to 5.30am.
app.lta.gov.sg /corp_press_content.asp?start=1353   (391 words)

  
 Channelnewsasia.com: Nicoll Highway Collapse
To accommodate the increase in city-bound traffic during the morning peak period, improvements have been made at the junction of Kallang Road and Crawford Street since 24 April 2004.
The centre-divider along Kallang Road has been shifted, increasing the number of city-bound lanes from four to five.
Arising from this change, the number of lanes on Kallang Road in the direction of Sims Avenue has been reduced from four lanes to three lanes near the said junction.
www.channelnewsasia.com /nicoll/0426_lta_traffic.htm   (584 words)

  
 New Zealand Serials - Brewster 339 Buffalo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Crashed at Kallang on 14 November 1941 after landing with undercarriage retracted.
The starboard wing of the aircraft struck a tree during a formation landing at Kallang on 18 December 1941.
Crashed on landing at Kallang on 24 November 1941.
www.adf-serials.com /nz-serials/w8135.shtml   (1117 words)

  
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www.date.com /christian-dating/singapore-oldkallangairportestate.htm   (332 words)

  
 Digital Nanyang Chronicle: Vol. 12 No. 9 - Sports: X-perience X-physique   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The challenge was one that required the full application of the clichéd term: “ Mind over body.” The entire team had to free-fall from the 3-storey bridge before swimming 200m to shore.
Hitting the waters and swimming to shore was probably the best part of the race for me. I knew I had conquered what I was most afraid of.
Exhausted from the run and swim, this was the leg that widened the space and time gap between each team.
www.ntu.edu.sg /chronicle/sports/vol12no9_2.html   (722 words)

  
 The eOK .network: So what is The Kallang Wave?
The 75 minute documentary entitled The Kallang Wave is a very well put together commentary on Singapore's society told through the country's history of football.
The Kallang Wave will be screened at The Picturehouse from 25 March 2007.
I must say they do have marketing smarts, releasing the film near when the Kallang stadium is about to be torn down.
eok.net /2007/02/so-what-is-kallang-wave.html   (486 words)

  
 ONE.MOTORING - Opening of Kallang Flyover
The Kallang Way Flyover is one of the three flyovers constructed under the Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) project Contract 422.
On 11th Sep 2005, the Land Transport Authority opened the Kallang Bahru Flyover and permanently closed the Aljunied slip road that connected to PIE (Tuas).
The KPE is a 12-km expressway that stretches from East Coast Parkway (ECP) to Tampines Expressway (TPE).
www.onemotoring.com.sg /publish/onemotoring/en/on_the_roads/road_projects/Opening_of_Kallang_Flyover.html   (403 words)

  
 ICCS 2003 - Kallang Basin Recce
SG KALLANG SOUTH - 30 to clean up the short beach stretch between Oasis and the Marine Police base
SG ROCHOR - 40 for southern section across the bridge which include a small unmarked stretch in front of the Sea Sports Club; which has two big accretions of plastic rubbish.
Kallang can be divided into two sites: the east and west banks and can take 160 students (4 classes).
mangrove.nus.edu.sg /iccs/recces/kallangreport.html   (281 words)

  
 Projects - Road
The newly constructed Kallang Bahru Flyover was opened to traffic on 11 September 2005.
While Stadium Walk/Stadium Crescent was reinstated on 15 February 2006, LTA is in the process of handing back the Kallang Practice Track and football field to the Singapore Sports Council.
Kallang Way Flyover interfacing with the PIE (Changi) will be completed.
www.lta.gov.sg /projects/proj_road_kpe.htm   (2012 words)

  
 This is Anfield. » Blog Archive » Kallang Revived!
I left for kallang at around 4 and reached at arnd 5?
We sat at the south entrance cuz the best place which is at the east entrance is full.
The view wasnt great but at least those ppl around us were enthusiastic ones who initiated countless of kallang waves.
anfieldnatic.lah.cc /2007/01/28/kallang-revived   (526 words)

  
 sinema.sg » Trailer: The Kallang Wave   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Kallang Wave is the story of Singapore told through the dreams and pain of the nation’s footballers and the fans and staff who stand behind them.
Glory, frustration, and a mounting sense of despair colour an impassioned debate about the heart of sport and the realities of economic prosperity.
I’ve convey your very kind comments to the production team behind The Kallang Wave, we’ve very touched that we’re able to reach out to Singaporeans with this story.
www.sinema.sg /?p=214   (310 words)

  
 SINGAPORE X MEN BASEBALL CLUB: Field Location   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The 54,000 sq m facility is run by the Japanese Association of Singapore and comes complete with a baseball diamond (but no outfield enclosures), covered changing rooms with showers and toilets and a kiosk for drinks and snacks.
Located in the vicinity of National Stadium at Kallang Fields, the ballparks are right next door to the Singapore Cricket Association grounds.
As you approach, A Field is to your right and B Field is to your left.
eteamz.active.com /xmen/locations   (272 words)

  
 A memorable farewell to Kallang Stadium - ClubSNAP Photography Forums
The crowd were getting seriously impatient and restless, and spontaneously launched into those famous Kallang waves for entertainment.
The 2-1 victory was to be the first, and last time Singapore beat Thailand at Kallang (or anywhere else, for that matter).
And all around the Kallang stadium, the tribal victory dance began.
forums.clubsnap.org /showthread.php?p=2850437#post2850437   (1225 words)

  
 Wing Tai Holdings Limited Singapore
This excellent site is strategically located beside Kallang Riverside Park, which is just diagonally opposite the Kallang MRT Station and bus terminal.
For entertainment and sports pursuits, The National Stadium, Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang Tennis Centre and Kallang Theatre are just a stone’s throw away while East Coast Park is just down the road for residents looking for sports and recreations.
Public transports are also readily available with the Kallang MRT Station and bus terminal just a leisurely stroll away.
www.wingtaiasia.com.sg /398kallang-roadsite.php   (207 words)

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