Bill Pedigrew, Tom Holloway, Sheri Holloway and Jim Acker on Bugis Street in Singapore This street, as a matter of trivia, is named for the Bugis people who originate from the Indonesian island of Suluwesi, also known as the Celebes. Centuries ago, they invaded the Malayan kingdom of Jahore and their descendants are now Malay royalty. Bugis Street, at one time was the hangout of transvestite local "Billyboys" and the only place you could get a drink at 3 a.m.