Marang Cemetery
Abandoned Malay cemetery in Singapore
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The Marang Cemetery (Malay: Tanah Perkuburan Marang) is a historic Muslim burial ground located at Telok Blangah, at the foot of Mount Faber in Singapore. Dating back to the 19th century, the cemetery is a remnant of the demolished Marang village which stood in Telok Blangah. It is adjacent to HarbourFront MRT station.
| Marang Cemetery | |
|---|---|
Tanah Perkuburan Marang | |
The entrance to the Marang Cemetery. | |
 Interactive map of Marang Cemetery | |
| Details | |
| Established | circa 1860s |
| Closed | circa 1920s–1940s |
| Location | 45 Marang Rd, Singapore 099280 |
| Country | Singapore |
| Coordinates | 1.2666341°N 103.8212769°E |
| Type | Malay, Muslim |
| Owned by | Singapore Land Authority |
History
The cemetery was part of Marang village, an old Malay village located inTelok Blangah.[1][2][3][4] An article from The Straits Times mentions that the cemetery and village were named after a Malay businessman, Ahmad Omar, known by his title Marang.[1][2] When the village was demolished over time, the cemetery was left abandoned.[1][2][3][4]
The graves were accidentally rediscovered in 2008 by Sarafian Salleh, a local Malay researcher.[1][2][3] The rediscovery was brought to the attention of ex-villager Rafeah Mohammed Tahir, who provided information on the history of the cemetery and its formerly adjoining village.[1][2]
Burials
See also
- Kubur Boyan
- Muslim cemeteries in Singapore