mosque at jalan mempurong

went down to sembawang to take pictures of this kampong mosque thinking that it would be demolished soon. instead found that it was undergoing upgrading - the whole structure was being re-roofed and they were making some additions and alterations to it. looks like the appeal to have it designated as a national heritage has been successful.

patrons of the seafood restaurant at bottle tree village will have to drive past this 48-year old mosque on the way to the village. on fridays, it is not a good idea to have lunch at the restaurant because you will have to naviagate very carefully as many cars belonging to worshippers will be parked by the side of jalan mempurong.

the mosque was built in 1959 by villagers in the area with the help of the lee foundation. it was the focal point of the kampung there. the kampung's residents moved out decades ago, but return there to pray every friday and on special occasions, like hari raya.

picture of masjid petempatan melayu sembawang before its upgrading. the mosque is expected to re-open in february 2008.