modernization. Modern Singapore was founded in the 19th century‚ thanks to politics‚ trade and a man known as Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. During this time‚ the British empire was eyeing a port of call in the region to base its merchant fleet‚ and to forestall any advance made by the Dutch. Singapore‚ already an up-and-coming trading post along the Malacca Straits‚ seemed ideal. Raffles‚ then the Lieutenant-Governor of Bencoolen (now Bengkulu) in Sumatra‚ landed in Singapore on 29 January 1819. Recognising
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discuss various issues and does not clearly reflect the limitations of development by both sides in the Malay world. Formation of Singapore English in the Malay Peninsula in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles aggravate tensions between the two countries‚ especially the Netherlands claimed that the agreement signed between Raffles and Sultan of Johor is not valid‚ and that the Sultanate of Johor was under the scope of influence of the Netherlands. Questions about the fate of trading rights in British India and
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returned inspired to bring the Qur’an and shariah to a position of greater influence in Sumatra. * The Dutch intervened from 1821 and helped the Adats defeat the Padri faction. 1806 - British and Dutch went to war 1811-1816 - Thomas Stamford Raffles is Lieutenant-Governer of Java (East India Company officer-- British) 1816 - British handed Indonesia back to the Dutch * Many Indonesians resisted the return of the Dutch. However the Dutch eventually defeated them and regained control
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National University of Singapore Economics 2373: Global Economic Dimensions of Singapore Individual Term Paper Adopting and Improving: The Influence and Legacy of Western Civilization in the Development of Modern Singapore Based on the Question: “It was the Western trader and the Western administrator who introduced modern ideas‚ modern systems of government‚ modern education and modern techniques of communications and production into traditional Asia.” (Goh Keng Swee) Discuss the
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gravestone from St. Francis Xavier Church. Fort A Famosa: Constructed by the Portuguese in 1511‚ it suffered severe structural damage during the Dutch invasion. The plan by the British to destroy it was aborted as a result of the intervention of Sir Stamford Raffles in 1808. St. John’s Fort: Reconstructed by the Dutch in the third quarter of the 18th century‚ the cannons in this fort point inland because at that time‚ the threat to Malacca was mainly from inland rather than the sea. St. Peter’s Church:
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One of the most remarkable aspects of Singapore is the truly cosmopolitan nature of her population‚ a natural result of the country’s geographical position and commercial success. Established by Thomas Stamford Raffles as a trading post on 29 January 1819‚ the small sea town of Singapore soon attracted migrants and merchants from China‚ the Indian sub-continent‚ Indonesia‚ the Malay Peninsula and the Middle East. Drawn by the lure of better prospects‚ the immigrants brought with them their own
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"Strategic locations are places important to those with the power to make or break you. It thus follows that external trends‚ not local efforts‚ will always decide which locations thrive." Does the rise of regional hubs from Palembang to Melaka confirm or refute this theory? The Malay world first acquired high strategic value because improvements in shipping technology made seaborne trade more efficient than shorter land-based routes. Combined with the increase in demand for goods traded over long
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Singapore Population: 5.8 million Time Zone: UTC+8 Dialing code: +65 Currency: Singapore Dollar Watch. Plan. Travel. In order to see more and do more in Singapore‚ we highly recommend two unique cards that will help you enjoy the best attractions and‚ on top of that‚ stay within your budget. The Singapore City Pass will allow you free entry to the city’s best attractions. The Singapore Pass will help you enjoy a bundle of tours and attractions for your whole family. Check out both of these
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Singapore dated from the discovery of the island’s superb natural port in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles‚ an officer of the British East India Company. The East India Company‚ seeking to forestall colonial advances by Holland and France‚ was insearch of a base at the strategic southern tip of the Malay Peninsula that would complement the nearby British posts at Penang and Malacca . Raffles instantly recognized the tradingpotential of the site‚ which he predicted would become“a
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Kota A’ Famosa‚ Melaka Introduction Kota A Famosa is a Portuguese fortress located in Malacca(dubbed ‘The Historic State)‚ Malaysia. It was built by the Portuguese Empire in 1511. It is among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Asia. It was demolished on August 10th ‚ 1807. The only part that remained is a small gate. It is currently demolished although there are ongoing efforts to reconstruct this fortress. It was controlled by the Portuguese from the year 1511 to 1641
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