Sungei Tampines

Sungei Tampines[1] (Malay for Tampines River) is a river[2] 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.

References
  1. https://www.pub.gov.sg/abcwaters/explore/sungeitampines
  2. hermesauto (5 February 2018). "NEA investigating incident of 'curry dumping' into Tampines river".


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