Kampong Glam

Kampong Glam is a historic district in the Rochor Planning Area of Singapore, centered around the Kampong Glam subzone. Originally allocated in Sir Stamford Raffles' 1822 Town Plan to Sultan Hussein Shah and the Malay, Arab and Bugis communities, it is notable as Singapore's traditional Malay-Muslim quarter. The area is known for the Sultan Mosque, the former Istana Kampong Glam, conserved shophouses, and vibrant streets such as Haji Lane and Arab Street.

Visitors can expect a walkable heritage district with low-rise conserved shophouses, narrow lanes and wide pedestrian streets. The focal point is the Sultan Mosque on Muscat Street with its golden domes, opposite the former Istana Kampong Glam which now houses the Malay Heritage Centre. Surroundings include Bussorah Street, Arab Street with textile and carpet shops, and Haji Lane with boutiques, cafes and street art. The area offers museums, halal eateries, independent shops and galleries in a flat, urban setting.

Designated in Sir Stamford Raffles' 1822 Town Plan as the settlement for Sultan Hussein Shah of Johor and the Malay, Arab and Bugis communities. The Istana Kampong Glam palace was built between 1840 and 1843 as the Sultan's residence and now houses the Malay Heritage Centre. The first Sultan Mosque was built in 1824-1826 and the present mosque was rebuilt in 1924-1928. The district was gazetted as a conservation area retaining its historic shophouses and street pattern.

Traditional centre of Malay-Muslim life in Singapore and a hub for Malay, Arab and Bugis heritage. Home to the Sultan Mosque, a national monument and principal mosque for the Muslim community, and the Malay Heritage Centre which presents Malay culture and history. The area is known for halal food culture, textile and perfume trades on Arab Street, and contemporary creative culture on Haji Lane.