The Causeway Centenary

The Causeway – a landmark connecting two cities; two countries. It is a road that has served vehicles and commuters alike. A monument that has witnessed key events in the vicinity. And it has withstood the test of time, serving as a gateway for people and cargo, and facilitating trade and cooperation. A land link that has fostered kinship between two close neighbours. One Causeway; many stories – spanning days, decades, and a century.

To mark the 100th anniversary of the official opening of the Johor-Singapore Causeway on 28 June 1924, the National Library Board and National Heritage Board jointly invite you to partake in a slew of commemorative events:

• Explore archival records in this curated website
  
• Visit a travelling exhibition that will rove to various sites - National Archives of Singapore (16 September to 16 October 2024); City Square Mall (17 October to 31 October 2024); Tampines Regional Library (1 to 30 July 2025); Central Public Library (1 to 31 August 2025).
  
• Attend public talks on 27 June, 4 July and 19 September 2024
  
• Check out an extract from The Causeway book (jointly published by the National Archives of Malaysia and the National Archives of Singapore in 2011) that is featured in NLB’s quarterly publication BiblioAsia’s July-September 2024 issue