Sungei Tampines

Sungei Tampines (IPA: /ˈsʊŋaɪ ˈtæmpəniːs/, Malay for Tampines River) is a river 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.

"Tampenus River" was first recorded in Lieutenant Philip Jackson’s 1828 map of Singapore.

References

  1. ↑ "PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency".
  2. ↑ Lam, Lydia (5 February 2018). "NEA investigating incident of 'curry dumping' into Tampines river". The Straits Times.
  3. ↑ "Tampines". sg101.gov.sg. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2026.

1°22′54″N 103°57′15″E / 1.3817°N 103.9542°E / 1.3817; 103.9542