Bukit Merah, the hill that was painted red with blood

Hang Nadim was a bright young boy who witnessed his humble villagers and fishermen being attacked by swordfish (or garfish in some accounts) and suggested a clever solution to put an end to the terror.

However, the ruler felt threatened and jealous of the boy and ordered for him to be executed. Hang Nadim lived on top of a hill and upon his death, this blood was soaked in by the hill. This tale apparently gave Bukit Merah, Redhill and Tanjong Pagar their names. (Read the history behind other district names here!)

References: Wikipedia