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Sweltering British imperialists relied on an army of fan bearers, whose stories are as invisible as the air they circulated.

You need not be an avid collector to know that unique Singapore notes and coins show that money makes the world - or Singapore - go round.

When the fighting ends, how do we ensure the lessons learnt, the sacrifices made are not forgotten by future generations? . Read more at straitstimes.com.

Most of us know Seletar as the home of Seletar Airport and other aerospace-related facilities. However, there are some little nuggets of trivia about the region that many of us might not be familiar with. Check out these really cool fun-facts: At one time, 179 Piccadilly was the Station HQ of the British Royal Air Force, and was used as...

From The Far Pavilions to Bhowani Junction, Heat and Dust to Yashpals Veh Tufani Din, and Kim to Kanthapura and many others, the British Raj inspired a varied array of impressive literature across almost all genres and ...

What are your fond memories of the Singapore River? Perhaps it's hanging out after dark with the bros at Clarke Quay? Maybe you had your first date with bae at Robertson Quay? The history of our nation is closely tied to the Singapore River - it was at the river's mouth where Stamford Raffles first stepped onto our island, and...

We go back in history to take a look at the Perak Sultan's formidable army of lancers – symbolic of the wealth and strength of the Perak throne.

Everything you need in a neighbourhood. January 09, 2021, 11:58 AM Those living in Clementi would know that the area is conveniently filled with amenities like shopping malls, a cinema, a sports hall and plenty of eateries. But even residents might be unaware of some of these lesser known things about Clementi: 1. Clementi Forest - A forest in the heartlands Located at the heart of residential areas in the West lies Clementi Forest, which takes up 85 hectares in area. Two rivers or channels ru...