This colonial bungalow has an amazing WWII battle story to tell

Segmented arches and flared column bases and quirky roof decoration. Photos: ST

Hidden away in Pasir Panjang, Singapore, is a colonial bungalow with an interesting past.

The bungalow, named Reflections At Bukit Chandu, is close to the site of the Battle of Pasir Panjang, where members of the Malay regiment sacrificed their lives fighting for Singapore and Malaya against the Japanese during World War II. The battle took place just before the British surrendered Singapore to the Japanese on Feb 15, 1942.