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Syed Alwi Road, Singapore


Syed Alwi RoadSyed Alwi Road (26 July 2017)


Syed Alwi Road is a minor road in the Little India neighbourhood of Singapore. It is a one way road with traffic flowing from Serangoon Road to Jalan Sultan, at the intersection of Rochor Canal Road. In between, Syed Alwi Road is intersected by Jalan Besar, and forms junctions to Lembu Road, Kampong Kapor Road, Verdun Road, Jalan Berseh, Townshend Road, and King George's Avenue.

According to Singapore Street Names1, Syed Alwi Road was named after Syed Alwie bin Mohamed Al Junied (1814-1858) whose father was an Arab merchant who relocated to Singapore from Palembang. He was also the cousin of another imminent Muslim of the Arab community, Syed Omar bin Ali Al Junied.

Map of Syed Alwi Road, Singapore

Sights along Syed Alwi Road

  1. Ananda Bhavan Vegetarian Restaurant (GPS: 1.30959, 103.8554)
  2. Arya Samaj Temple (GPS: 1.30992, 103.85503)
  3. Hôtel Vagabond (GPS: 1.30707, 103.85828)
  4. Mustafa Centre (GPS: 1.31017, 103.85535)
  5. Rehau Building (GPS: 1.30719, 103.85863)

Syed Alwi RoadJunction of Syed Alwi Road and Townshend Road. (26 July 2017)


Syed Alwi RoadA row of beautifully embellished shophouses on Syed Alwi Road. (26 July 2017)


Syed Alwi RoadA row of beautifully embellished shophouses on Syed Alwi Road. (26 July 2017)


Syed Alwi RoadIndian restaurants along Syed Alwi Road. (26 July 2017)


Ananda Bhavan Vegetarian Restaurant on Syed Alwi RoadAnanda Bhavan Vegetarian Restaurant on Syed Alwi Road (26 July 2017)


Da Lian Traditional Noodles, SingaporeDa Lian Traditional Noodles, an eatery since 1981, at the junction of Syed Alwi Road and Townshend Road. (26 July 2017)


Syed Alwi RoadJunction of Syed Alwi Road and Townshend Road. (26 July 2017)


Road sign of Syed Alwi RoadRoad sign of Syed Alwi Road (26 July 2017)

Syed Alwi Road on Google Maps Street View

Syed Alwi Road Singapore (Oct 2022)

References

  1. Singapore Street Names - A Study of Toponymics by Victor R Savage and Brenda S.A. Yeoh (2013), ISBN 978-981-4408-35-6, page 364

List of the Streets in Singapore; Discover Singapore

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