Potong Pasir

Potong Pasir
Subzone of Toa Payoh Planning Area & Housing Estate
Name transcription(s)
 • Chinese波东巴西
 • Pinyinbōdōng bāxī
 • MalayPotong Pasir
 • Tamilபோத்தோங் பாசிர
Potong Pasir Community Club in Potong Pasir
Potong Pasir Community Club in Potong Pasir
Coordinates: 1°20′10″N 103°51′22″E / 1.3360°N 103.8561°E / 1.3360; 103.8561
CountrySingapore
Planning areaToa Payoh Planning Area

Potong Pasir is a housing estate located between Toa Payoh and Sennett Estate in the Central Region of Singapore. For urban planning purposes, it is classified under the Toa Payoh area.

Politically, Potong Pasir had been the longest-held opposition ward in one-party dominant Singapore. Its Opposition Member of Parliament Chiam See Tong held the ward from 1984 to 2011. In 2011, the ward, led by Mrs. Lina Chiam, was lost to 3-time challenger Sitoh Yih Pin in what was the slimmest of margins of 114 votes, with 242 votes rejected. Mr. Chiam See Tong led a team of 5 to contest in the Bishan-Toa Payoh Group Representation Constituency (GRC) during that General Elections.

Potong Pasir is accessible by the MRT station on the North East line.

The Potong Pasir Community Club in Potong Pasir hosts facilities such as a multi-purpose hall, activity rooms as well as a KFC outlet. The multi-purpose hall can be used as a badminton court and serves the residents of the state.

There are private houses and condominiums located within the neighbourhood, in Sennett Estate.


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