Places of Worship

Buddhist Temples and Chinese Temples in the area:

- Jin Fu Gong Temple – behind the hawker centre and shops by Nanyang Community Club

- Dou Tian Gong Temple – on Jalan Bahar close to Jalan West Ave. 4 crossing

- Chee Ghee Deang Chiang Ching Meow – off Commonwealth Ave. West, between Jurong East and Clementi MRT stations, the Singapore Buddhist Youth Mission is beside it

Mosques in the area:

- Masjid Jalan Majapahit – on Upper Jurong Road off of Pioneer Rd. North

- Masjid Assyakirin – next to Taman Jurong Neighborhood Shopping Centre by Jurong Lake

- Sultan Mosque – the largest in Singapore, off Arab Street, south of Little India, by Bugis MRT

Note: During Ramadan, prayer halls are set up at the first floor of many HDB areas nearby.

Hindu Temple in the area:

Arulmigu Murugan Temple – on Jurong East Ave. 1 and Jurong East St. 21

There are three other temples either on Serangoon Rd. or on Chander Rd. in Little India

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Churches in the area:

There are just as many churches in Singapore as there are Chinese, Buddhist and Hindu Temples combined. As there are many denominations, it is possibly best to not go by proximity when choosing your church. Nonetheless, here are ones very close by:

- City Harvest Church – on Pioneer Rd. North by Nanyang CC

- Church of Christ – on Boon Lay Drive parallel to Boon Lay Way

- Sisters of the Infant Jesus Church – on Jurong West St. 42

- Calvary Bible Presbyterian Church – on Tao Ching Rd. off Corporation Drive

- Seventh Day Adventist Church – on Jurong East Central

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Synagogues in the area:

The Jewish population numbers around 300. Religious life at the Maghain Aboth and Chesed El Synagogues is active, with daily services, adult education, and other community activities. A Jewish community centre offers a pre-school playgroup, Sunday school for youngsters and a day school for children 4-7 years old. The annually elected Jewish Welfare Board manages community affairs. The synagogues and education facilities are orthodox but all are welcome.

The United Hebrew Congregation (Singapore)

The United Hebrew Congregation, Singapore aims to provide Jews from a Progressive (Reform/Liberal/Conservative) background with the opportunity to be religiously and culturally involved with similar individuals and families in Singapore. The UHC is organised and run by volunteers from within the Community. Do not hesitate to get in touch, as you can be assured of a warm welcome. E-mail: info@uhcsingapore.org.sg.