How the name ''Kampong Glam'' come about.

Kampong Glam , this name is from the two malay words.''Kampong'' is the malay word for village or settlement. ''Glam'' also to be known as''Gelam'' is a kind of tree that grew here in the early times if Singapore .But, thatts not all. The Glam tree,has many uses for its leaves and bark. For instance, the bark was used by boat builders in the village while its leave made an oil called ''cajuput oil ''that could be used to treat muscular aches and pain , respiratory problems too.