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Raffles arrived at a small fishing village in Melaka Strait, took charge of it and started a new generation. Now, this small fishing village is named Singapore and became one of the most globalized countries in the world. Raffles, the adventurer in 1819, is still an iconic hero in Singapore’s social memory. This paper will interpret the founding of Singapore in 1819 as a result of four main factors: Raffles’ ambition as a clerk of the East India Company, the Anglo- Dutch competition, Malay policy and

Introduction of Kampong Glam On 7 July 1989, the historic district of Kampong Glam was officiated as a conservation area in Singapore. Decades ago, Kampong Glam housed people from the Malay Peninsula, Java, Sumatra, Celebes Islands, Riau and Southern Arabia which are mainly Muslim immigrants and are positioned based largely on their prominence, social and economic status. As time passes, Indian and Chinese immigrants began to reside in the same area, making it a multiethnic community. The Kampong

Alexis Miller First Year Seminar Dr. Pinter October 20th, 2014 Singapore Many countries go through periods of extreme poverty and poor education during the beginning of their colonization. These periods are most often brought about by outside countries trying to impose themselves and their cultures on these new found countries. The people of the new found countries are subdued under a mother country and have to live by the mother country’s rules. If the country becomes independent, often times

Straits Settlements in 1862. Harry Lee Kuan Yew was born on 16 September 1923, at 92 Kampong Java Road in Singapore, a large and airy bungalow. Mr Lee was the eldest child of Lee Chin Koon and Chua Jim Neo. Mr Lee had three other brothers, Lee Suan Yew, Dennis Lee and Freddy Lee and a sister; Monica Lee Kim Mon. Mr Lee belonged to a Peranakan family but as they grew up in British Singapore, he was strongly influenced by British culture. His grandfather, Lee Hoon Leong, had given his sons an English

Southeast Asia. The essay investigates the different styles of buildings in different locations and explains how these types of architecture combined both European and local origins. It explains the Dutch style in Indonesia and the British style in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia while giving an example building to these styles. -The Dutch style in East Indies/Indonesia: The church at Puhsarang -The British

This Hotel is a Stone’s Throw Away From the Best Places in Singapore Bliss Hotel stays true to its name. With 42 rooms and eight room categories to cater to the needs of every guest and located in the perfect spot for nightlife entertainment and retail therapy, Bliss Hotel provides you more than just a comfortable stay. Decorated entirely according it its theme, Modern Chinese, Bliss Hotel gives you an interesting twist to modern living. Location Bliss Hotel is first and foremost located in one

Competitive Advantage in Singapore Today Introduction Today, Singapore enjoys a thriving free market economy and represents an important financial center for Southeast Asia. In this environment, it is not surprising that dozens of new businesses are opening each week in Singapore to take advantage of these boom economic times, including Western operations such as Starbucks and McDonalds, which offer fast service and a known quality. As the shop owner of a cafe in a quiet part of Singapore that serves a range

Happy Holidays! The holiday season has begun! A number of major holidays take place in December, most notably Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year celebrations. This month is packed with festive spirit in all cultures and is a time of year when you head home or host guests, a rare occasion for the kind of togetherness that can drive you crazy, fill you with love or both. Do something different this season and fly out with your loved ones. Participate in the numerous events held in the following

Tianjin Eco-city, which started in 2008/2009 is an ambitious project brought about by cooperation between China and Singapore, aiming for a responds to challenges the urban development has caused. Its aim is to be an example for the future improvement of the metropolis creation and performance; Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao made an statement for a “A thriving city which is socially harmonious, environmentally-friendly and resource-efficient – a model for

I have always loved aircrafts and long haul flights. We boarded award winning Singapore Airlines in LAX with about 30 hours of travel time ahead of us. With 8 magazines, 6 movies, 4 meals and a sleeping pill, the time went quickly and I arrived relaxed and ready to explore. American airports are not very people friendly. Singapore 's ultra-modern airport invites you to linger with free internet terminals, a cinema, rooftop swimming pool, aromatherapy spas, oxygen bars, indoor nature garden with waterfalls