District 28: Seletar, Yio Chu Kang, Singapore

Introduction

Seletar is a planning area located in the northeast of Singapore. This place's name was derived from the Malay subgroup who were indigenous to the area, the Orang Seletar. In the early days of Singapore, it was used as a rubber plantation and was then turned into a military airbase.

Yio Chu Kang is a suburban area in the northeast of Singapore. Deriving its name from the Yio Chu Kang Village, it is still known for lush greenery and low-density housing with high-rise public housing in its southern fringes.

Shopping and Dining

The Seletar planning area has a wide variety of malls and restaurants in the area to fulfill your fashion, electronic, and grocery needs, as well as housing all the multicultural dining options you could eat. Shopping malls in the Seletar area include: The Seletar Mall and Greenwich V. Restaurants include: Wheeler’s Estate, The Summerhouse, and Di Wei Teochew.

Yio Chu Kang also has its fair share of shopping and dining options, such as Djitsun Mall, AMK Hub, ICB Shopping Center, and Rivervale Mall.

Places of Interest

Seletar is full of fun activities to keep you occupied. Head to the Lower Seletar Reservoir to take in the calm turquoise waters and soak in the balmy breeze. The water play area within the park will undoubtedly be a hit with the kids. Or visit the Seletar Airport to see planes take off and land right beside you.

In Yio Chu Kang, visit the Yio Chu Kang Stadium to play a game of Rugby, or go for a run on the 8-Lane Olympic-style running track.

Nearby Educational Institutions

Anderson Primary School, Presbyterian High School, Yio Chu Kang Secondary School, Nanyang Polytechnic, Anderson Serangoon Junior College, ITE College Central, Chatsworth Preschool, Vienna Music School, Flight school.sg, Fernvale Primary School, Sengkang Green Primary School.

Transportation Network

Like many other popular destinations in Singapore, this area is easily accessible by the MRT. Nearby stations include Yio Chu Kang, Ang Mo Kio, and Khatib. There are also various bus stops and taxi stands throughout the area.