Fun facts about Bedok
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The name 'Bedok' likely comes from the Malay word for 'drum', referencing the sound of drums during traditional festivals.
Bedok
Singapore
Bedok is a planning area and residential town located in the geographical region of Tanah Merah along the south-eastern coast of the East Region of Singapore.
From the “Overview” section
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Bedok was transformed into Singapore's fifth self-contained new town by the Housing and Development Board (HDB) in the 1970s.
Bedok
Singapore
Bedok is a planning area and residential town located in the geographical region of Tanah Merah along the south-eastern coast of the East Region of Singapore.
From the “Overview” section
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Bedok New Town covers a land area close to 9.4 km2, with 42% occupied for residential use.
Bedok
Singapore
Bedok is a planning area and residential town located in the geographical region of Tanah Merah along the south-eastern coast of the East Region of Singapore.
From the “Infrastructure” section
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The Bedok Integrated Transport Hub began operations on 30 November 2014 and is the 7th air-conditioned bus interchange in Singapore.
Bedok
Singapore
Bedok is a planning area and residential town located in the geographical region of Tanah Merah along the south-eastern coast of the East Region of Singapore.
From the “Infrastructure” section
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The popular Singaporean drama 'It Takes Two' was filmed in Bedok, featuring characters living in HDB flats.
Bedok
Singapore
Bedok is a planning area and residential town located in the geographical region of Tanah Merah along the south-eastern coast of the East Region of Singapore.
From the “In popular culture” section
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