From humble offices to proudly efficient, full-service infrastructure,
postal services in Singapore have come a long way to meet ever-growing
demand through the years. Scroll through the gallery and witness the
journey from the mailroom to a hub, driving future growth.
1850s
The post office found its first home at Raffles Place by Singapore
River
1870s
A new General Post Office (GPO) was built on the site of the former
Fort Fullerton
1890s
GPO expanded with sub-post offices at Tanglin, Kandang Kerbau and
Tanjong Pagar
1920s
GPO moved into the Fullerton Building
2000s
GPO moved to the new SingPost Centre at Paya Lebar
2014
Next-generation post offices with 24/7 self-help autodesks were
introduced
2017
GPO reopened with future-ready features to serve postal needs of
the digital age
2018
SingPost Centre today, at the heart of Paya Lebar Central
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Uniforms
Explore the evolution of our uniforms over the years
Uniforms
They say the classics never go out of style. Just take a look at
the transformation of uniforms worn by the postmen and postwomen in
Singapore through the decades. Crafted for comfortable utility, the
Postman is the evergreen friendly and familiar sight in our neighbourhood.
1900s
1950s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
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Post Boxes
Take a look at how our post boxes have changed over the
years
Post Boxes
Post boxes are the iconic emblems of postal services in every country.
A symbol of reliability and speedy deliveries across
Singapore, these boxes stand tall and proud islandwide.
1870s
1960s
1980s
1990s
2010s
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Bikes
From two to three wheelers, see how our postal bikes have
changed
over time
Bikes
You’ve seen our iconic modern three-wheeler bikes riding by, now
take a step back in time to see how our bikes have transformed over
the years.
1900s
1970s
1970s
1990s
2000s
2010s
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Vans
Take a look at how our postal vans have transformed over
the years
Vans
As postal services evolve over time, so do their delivery vehicle of choice. Explore a
timeline of different vehicles used across the decades; fleets of
timeless design and functionality that drove the progress of postal
services in Singapore.
1950s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2000s
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Mail Sorting
Explore the evolution of mail sorting
Mail Sorting
Over the
years, Singapore’s postal services have undergone many
enhancements and transformations behind the scenes. Click through this gallery to
check out the evolution of this postal unsung hero.
