the Kampong Glam area of Singapore
― The area's name is derived from two Malay words, Kampong, meaning "village" or "settlement", and Glam (or Gelam) referring to a variety of eucalyptus which grew in the area. ∙ Its bark was used by boat builders in the village to caulk boats while its leaves provided cajuput oil which could be used to treat muscular aches and pains, as well as respiratory problems. ∙ Today, Kampong Glam still retains strong ties to the ethnic-Malay and Muslim community, and has sometimes been [...].
