HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The name Sengkang comes from a road called Lorong Sengkang, off Lorong Buangkok. The word Sengkang (Shen-Gang) in Chinese simply means "prosperous harbour". The area was formerly known as Kangkar (Gang-Jiao) or "foot of the port" as there was once a fishing port located along Sungei Serangoon. Fishing villages and rubber and pepper plantations flourished in the area in the old days.

SOME MEANING TO LRT STATIONS NAMES

Kangkar
The location of the station used to be a fishery, which was a familiar landmark to the older generation of residents.

Rumbia
There are two types of Rumbia Plants. One is Sagu Rumbia which is normally found in the swampy areas. The other is Buah Rumbia which grows on undulating land.

Bakau
Bakau piles were popularly used as building foundation as the wood is very strong and durable. The word carries with it the idea of strong foundation.

Ranggung
Ranggung is a kind of stork that lives on the Punggol seashore.

Old houses along Jalan Kayu