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The Istana Lama was a palace once located at Telok Blangah in Singapore. It was first built for Temenggong Abdul Rahman in 1824. It had since been demolished in 1954.
Feb 21, 2012 · For months, about 200 descendants of Sultan Hussein have been split over the future of a neglected one-storey palace built 160 years ago in the centre of Singapore. Istana, as the palace is called in Malay, still houses most of the sultan’s offspring.
The Istana (from the Malay word for "palace") is the official residence and office of the president of Singapore. The palace is open to the public during scheduled public holidays and is where the president receives and entertains state guests.
Probably the most famous palace in Singapore, the historic Istana Kampong Gelam still stands at its original location. In fact, it is now home to the Malay Heritage Centre, which houses a...
During the colonial era, Sir Stamford Raffles allocated 200 acres of land in Telok Blangah to local chieftain Temenggong Abdul Rahman and his 10,000 followers. 6 The temenggong lived there in an European-style mansion known as the Istana Lama.
The Istana is the official residence of the President of the Republic of Singapore. It occupies over 40 hectares in Orchard Road and is an important part of Singapore's history and heritage. The Istana building was built by the British Colonial government to house its governors.
Shielded from the bustling Orchard Road by a sprawling green lung, the Istana (‘Palace’ in Malay) is the official residence of the President of the Republic of Singapore. On its well-manicured grounds stand the Main Building (commonly called the Istana), Sri Temasek, Istana Villa, and The Lodge.
