Singapore became part of Malaysia on 16 September 1963 following a merger with Malaya, Sabah, and Sarawak. The merger was thought to benefit the economy by creating a common, free market, and to improve Singapore’s internal security. Is Johor bigger than Singapore? The region that currently encompasses most of southernRead More →
The Integrated Programme (IP) is a 6-year programme targeted at the top 10% of PSLE students. Students on this programme bypass the ‘O’ Levels for a direct route towards the ‘A’ Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB), which is followed by university. Is RGPS affiliated to RGS? Despite its name, RGPSRead More →
Tactical miscalculations on the part of British Gen. Arthur Percival and poor communication between military and civilian authorities exacerbated the deteriorating British defense. Represented by General Percival and senior Allied officers, Singapore surrendered to Japanese Gen. How long did the Japanese hold Singapore? Once regarded as an impregnable fortress, SingaporeRead More →
Urban planning in Singapore began in the 1820s when Stamford Raffles implemented a land-use plan later known as the Raffles Town Plan. However, for most of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, Singapore’s physical growth was haphazard and largely unregulated. Is Singapore completely urban? SingaporeRead More →
The Downtown Line (DTL) is Singapore’s fifth MRT line and a game changer for public transport in Singapore. DTL reaches out to residential areas such as Bukit Panjang, Bukit Timah, MacPherson and Bedok Reservoir that were previously not served by the MRT. Who built downtown line? Bombardier MOVIA C951 trainsetsRead More →
Singapore is surrounded by water and can therefore be affected by a tsunami. However, the megathrust tsunamis like the one that hit the Indian Ocean in 2004 will not affect Singapore: the Indonesian archipelago acts as a barrier that protects the city from such events. What country has never hadRead More →
The university has been registered under the Committee for Private Education Singapore. Initially, the degrees awarded by the university were recognised through the Singapore Human Resource Institute, Singapore Institute of Materials Management and Marketing Institute of Singapore. Is Curtin University Singapore good? Curtin Singapore’s academic quality is tightly controlled byRead More →
Singapore Airlines Ltd. (SIA), the national airline of Singapore and a major carrier in the Pacific region with routes to Europe and North America, is known for its unparalleled customer service as well as for its continuing efforts to upgrade its aircraft and technology. What type of plane is SingaporeRead More →
On 9 August 1965, Singapore separated from Malaysia to become an independent and sovereign state. The separation was the result of deep political and economic differences between the ruling parties of Singapore and Malaysia, which created communal tensions that resulted in racial riots in July and September 1964. Is SingaporeRead More →
In all, Singapore is currently down to only two players: SG Bike and Anywheel. SG Bike remains the largest bike-sharing player in Singapore with a fleet size of 25,000, while Anywheel has a fleet size of 15,000. What happened to bike-sharing in Singapore? Everything you need to know about bikeRead More →