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Jun 2, 2024 · SINGAPORE – The commission and installation of a third public statue of Sir Stamford Raffles in Singapore has reignited debate about how the country should critically engage with its colonial...
Jun 5, 2024 · The recent unveiling of the third public statue of Sir Stamford Raffles has ignited a significant online debate, highlighting the complexities surrounding colonialism and its enduring legacy ...
Jun 12, 2024 · Singapore was given to the British by Sultan Hussein Shah of Johor and Temenggong Abdul Rahman in a treaty signed with Sir Stamford Raffles, giving the British East India Company (EIC) the right to set up a trading post.
During the Singapore Bicentennial in 2019, four temporary sculptures of Sang Nila Utama, Tan Tock Seng, Munshi Abdullah and Naraina Pillai were placed in dialogue with one of Raffles at the Singapore River, presenting a more nuanced view of history.
Jun 10, 2024 · Even Sir Stamford Raffles, the British East Indian administrator and founder of Singapore, worked on it, trying to understand its text. After its destruction, the three recovered fragments were...
While Sir Stamford Raffles was the founder of Singapore, Lieutenant-Colonel William Farquhar was the First Resident Minister from 1819 to 1823. It was he who governed the new settlement in the absence of Raffles, who was stationed in Bencoolen.
Jun 22, 2024 · Welcome to an exciting journey through Singapore's rich and diverse history! 🌟 In this video, we explore the fascinating tales of Singapore's past, from the early days of ...more.
