Kebun Baru
Kebun Baru is a precinct located at Ang Mo Kio, Singapore. It is located in the west of Ang Mo Kio and bounded by Mayflower district and Bishan - Ang Mo Kio Park. The Members of Parliament for this constituency are MPs Henry Kwek (Nee Soon GRC - Kebun Baru ward) and Dr Koh Poh Koon (Ang Mo Kio GRC - Yio Chu Kang ward).
Kebun Baru | |
|---|---|
Subzone of Ang Mo Kio Planning Area | |
| Name transcription(s) | |
| • Chinese | 哥本峇魯 |
| • Malay | Kebun Baru |
| • Tamil | கெபுன் பாரு |
| Country | Singapore |
| Planning area | Ang Mo Kio Planning Area |
It will be served by the Mayflower MRT station along the Thomson-East Coast MRT Line in 2020.
Etymology
Kebun Baru (new garden in Malay) is often seen as a tranquil district compared to central Ang Mo Kio, which is flanked by giant malls such as AMK Hub and rows of suburb shop houses. The name is adapted from a former kampung, Kampong Kebun Baharu.
Amenities and landmarks
- Bishan - Ang Mo Kio Park
- Kebun Baru Birdsinging Club
- Kebun Baru Community Club
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