Simei
| Simei | |
|---|---|
| Subzone of Tampines | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Chinese | 四美 |
| • Pinyin | Sì Meǐ |
| • Tamil | ஸீமெய் |
| Coordinates: 1°20′36″N 103°57′15″E / 1.34333°N 103.95417°E | |
| Country |
 Singapore
|
| Region | East Region |
| Planning Area | Tampines |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.78 km2 (1.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 42,710 |
| • Density | 15,000/km2 (40,000/sq mi) |
Simei is a subzone located in the eastern part of Singapore, situated within the town of Tampines. The name Simei is pinyin for "Four Beauties" in Chinese. Originally the area was carved from Tampines South area. It was officially renamed to Simei in 1985.
Simei used to be a Malay kampung. It was cleared in February 1982 to make way for the HDB estate at Simei. For a brief period, the roads in the estate were named after the legendary Four Beauties (i.e. Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Diaochan and Yang Guifei) in Chinese history. These confusing names were swiftly changed following complaints.
Simei is a well-developed estate with plenty of amenities and facilities. There are schools, an MRT station, coffee shops and a shopping mall, East Point Mall.
NTUC Fairprice, a leading supermarket chain in Singapore, is located on the 5th floor of Eastpoint Mall for 24 hours. Cheers and 7-11 are also two 24-hour convenience stores located near Simei MRT Station. Simei Park is the only park in Simei, consisting of a playground, elderly fitness corner and running tracks. There are different kinds of residential dwellings in the area, comprising landed properties, condominiums, mansions and public housing flats. For medical needs, Changi General Hospital is located here as well, and serves many Singaporeans living in the eastern area. The buses that serve the Simei estate are SBS Transit bus services 5, 9, 12, 20 and 38. Bus services 2, 10, 17 and 31 also pass through the outskirts of Simei. As of 2015, the MP serving the Changi-Simei constituency is Jessica Tan.
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