Khatib, Singapore

{{Short description|Subzone of Yishun, Singapore}}

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خاطب

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Katīp {{font|size=70%|(Transliteration)}}

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| image_caption = From top to bottom: View of HomeTeamNS Khatib and Khatib Gardens HDB Estate

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| subdivision_type = Country

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| leader_title = Member of Parliament

| leader_name = Carrie Tan{{Cite web|url=https://www.pap.org.sg/representative/carrie-tan-huimin/|title=Carrie Tan Huimin|website=People's Action Party}}

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Khatib is a subzone of Yishun, Singapore. It is bounded by Yishun Avenue 1/2/3 to the south, east and north respectively, and Sembawang Road to the west.

Etymology

Khatib was named after the nearby Sungei Khatib Bongsu, located in Yishun East Subzone. The name "Khatib" originates from Arabic ({{langx|ar|خاطب}}), referring to the person who delivers the sermon during Friday prayers and Eid Prayers. In most of the early- and mid-20th century Khatib was mostly used for pineapple, rubber and gambier plantations owned by Lim Nee Soon, from which Yishun residential town is named.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=b1276c0c-2ede-4fcf-8015-900b97913692|title=Yishun New Town|website=www.nlb.gov.sg}}

Amenities

=Leisure Areas=

  • HomeTeamNS — A non-profit association set up to recognise the contributions of National Servicemen in Singapore. Opened in August 2020 and has a wide range of amenities and various restaurants and shops.{{Cite web|url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/hometeamns-khatib-clubhouse-open-2020|title=HomeTeamNS' Khatib clubhouse to open in 2020|website=TODAY}}
  • ORTO — ORTO was a 24-hour recreational destination known for fishing, prawning, and dining options. ORTO also catered for corporate events and weddings. It was closed down in mid-2023 to make way for housing developments in the future.{{Cite news|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/orto-leisure-park-in-yishun-to-shut-by-mid-2023-to-make-way-for-housing#:~:text=For%20Subscribers-,Orto%20leisure%20park%20in%20Yishun%20to%20shut%20by%20mid,to%20make%20way%20for%20housing&text=SINGAPORE%20%2D%20Two%20tenants%20on%20state,make%20way%20for%20planned%20developments. |title=ORTO leisure park in Yishun to shut down by mid-2023 to make way for housing developments|newspaper=The Straits Times |date=7 August 2022 |last1=Gene |first1=Ng Keng }}

=Transport=

{{Main articles|Khatib MRT station}}

Khatib MRT Station: A Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station serving as a transportation hub in the area. Located south of Yishun MRT station on the North-South line. It was formerly named Nee Soon South MRT station but was renamed to Khatib in January 1987 after Sungei Khatib Bongsu and Khatib Camp.{{cite news |date=28 November 1986 |title=MRT stations getting local touch |language=English |page=2 |publisher=The Business Times |location=NewspaperSG |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/biztimes19861128-1.2.13.4}}{{cite news |date=28 November 1986 |title=Three MRT stations to be renamed |page=15 |publisher=The Straits Times |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19861128-1.2.26.15}}

= Other places =

A small local park, called Yishun Park @ N8, is located beside Blk 810, Yishun Ring Rd.{{Cite web|url=https://www.neesoonsouth.org.sg/our-neighbourhood|title=Our Neighbourhood – Nee Soon South}} The park includes a fitness corner, playground and a running track. Two schools, Peiying Primary School and Naval Base Secondary School, can be found in Khatib, along with Khatib camp, a military base.{{Cite web|url=http://www.moe.gov.sg/schoolfinder/schooldetail?schoolname=peiying-primary-school|title=School profile page|website=www.moe.gov.sg}} Places of worship in Khatib include Teong Siew Wei Ling Dong Shan Temple.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nhb.gov.sg/~/media/nhb/files/places/trails/yishun%20sembawang/yishun%20sembawang.pdf|title=Yishun.Sembawang pdf}}

Politics

Khatib is a subzone located within the larger Yishun planning area in Singapore. Khatib is currently part of the Nee Soon South Parliamentary Constituency within the Nee Soon Group Representation Constituency (GRC), helmed by the current ruling party, People's Action Party (PAP). Nee Soon South Parliamentary Constituency is overseen by Member of Parliament Carrie Tan.

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