Today, Singapore is one of the safest countries in the world – but not too long ago, things were very different. In the 1950s to mid-1970s, crime, vice, and murder cast long shadows over the city. Guns were tools of both justice and fear. Kidnapping, daylight robberies, and underworld dealings were almost “careers” for some.
This tour takes you back to those turbulent times, visiting the site of one of the most famous gunfights between the police and a notorious gangster – right in the heart of what was then a new, “up-and-coming” Queenstown. We’ll hear stories of the infamous Lim Ban Lim, the elusive Oh Kim Kee, and other larger-than-life figures whose exploits could rival any Hollywood script.
Oh Kim Kee, known in the underworld as a “Robin Hood”, evaded the police several times before meeting his end in a dramatic gun battle at Sims Avenue. Such was his notoriety that several brothels closed as a mark of respect. He was feared, admired, and generous – at least to those in his inner circle.
Not all cases ended so definitively. Some were solved in high drama; others faded into history, never closed. Along the way, we’ll examine crimes that shocked the nation – and some that remain mysteries. Who knows, maybe you’ll spot a clue the police missed.
Our walk will end at Flanders Square, where we revisit the unsolved 1970 killing of sex worker Coco Ng – a crime whose perpetrator is still at large.
Meeting Point:
Meet at Queenstown MRT Station at 9am. Upon alighting, take Exit B to your left and gather at Taxi Stand F44.
End Point:
Flanders Square, around 1pm – 1.30pm.
Note:
This is a fairly long walking tour. Please bring your MRT card, as we’ll take the train from Commonwealth MRT to Farrer Park MRT.
Step into a Singapore that no longer exists – one of gangland feuds, shoot-outs, and secrets still buried in time.
For reservations, contact:
UNCLE CHRIS WALKING TOURS
Chris WK Ng
T: 65 91814298
E: [email protected]
W: www.unclechrisdrivingholidays.com
Note:
• We do the worldwide practice of tipping at the end of the tour.
• We also reserve the right to accept or reject habitual late cancellations and No Shows.
• Do not sign up for this tour if you are not sure of your schedule. Sign up only when you are sure of your schedule.