Simpang is a planning area located in the North Region of Singapore. The word Simpang means junction or intersection in Malay. It is situated north of Yishun, east of Sembawang and west of Seletar & Punggol. Pulau Seletar is classified under Simpang planning area. Jalan Kuala Simpang was the main road serving the area. Sungei Simpang Kiri, Sungei Simpang Kanan and Simpang Kiri Park Connector still retain the name of the latter.

Simpang is currently a swamp area which is used by the Singapore Armed Forces as a training ground since the early 1996, after the plan of developing a “Simpang New Town” was rejected. There are plans for it to be converted into a high-density housing estate.

Looks like URA is finally going forward with the plans for Simpang New Town which was put on hold till Punggol Digital Town is fully developed. Since plans for Punggol have already been announced, Simpang development can finally start.