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Singapore MP reveals Tampines was once spelled "Tampenis" in 1954 school certificate.
Singapore MP Baey Yam Keng shared his father’s 1954 school-leaving certificate, revealing the area now known as Tampines was once spelled “Tampenis.” The name, derived from the Pokok Tampenis tree, had various historical spellings before being standardized in 1939.
Though officially changed, older forms persisted in local use, including school names.
The post sparked public interest, with netizens reflecting on Tampines’ rural past and its transformation into a modern town with schools and institutions.
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El diputado de Singapur revela que Tampines una vez fue escrito "Tampenis" en el certificado escolar de 1954.