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History of the area

Etymology of Bedok

The name Bedok comes from the Malay word bedoh, a large drum used in mosques to call for prayers. Bedok was referred to as Sundo Bodo (Bedok River) in the 1604 map by Portuguese cartographer Erédia. Hence, the area was known as Bedok, because of the river that flowed through the entire area.