Our Story
Who We Are
The Katong Joo Chiat Business Association (KJCBA) strives to champion and support the interests and welfare of business owners in the Katong and Joo Chiat area.
The KJCBA fosters goodwill and nurtures community through activities and events, and serves as an important interface between leaders, business owners and residents of the district. We represent members on municipal matters — from infrastructure and road improvements to parking, green spaces and district planning — while also connecting businesses to government grant opportunities and promotional platforms.
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a brief history
Chew Joo Chiat was known as the "King of Katong" — a wealthy Peranakan landowner and philanthropist who developed land in this area in the early 1900s. Joo Chiat Road was named in his honour and the legacy of his community-first spirit lives on today. The Katong-Joo Chiat area has been multicultural for over 100 years, blending the modern with the timeless: contemporary retail, F&B and creative services sit alongside heritage businesses operating from beautifully preserved pre-war shophouses.
- Peranakan Heritage
- Pre-War Shophouses
- Eurasian Culture
- Malay Heritage
- Indian Community
- Chinese Heritage
Be part of something enduring
KJCBA runs on member businesses and volunteers who care about this precinct. Join as a member, or lend your time — we need both.