Singapura - the Malay name for present Singapore. It was believed to have derived from a sanskrit word, meaning "Lion City". During the Srivijaya Empire in the 7th Century, a Prince from Pelambang,Sang Nila Utama saw a "lion' in the island of Singapore - hence he named the place, Singapura. It could have been a tiger that he saw. Singapore is still signed as Singapura by the Malayan Railways ( Keretapi Tana Melaya )when visitors arrive into Singapore via the KTM Railway Station in Tanjong Pagar
Monday, November 1, 2010
Prewar Shophouse, Chinatown Singapore
First Floor Prewar Shophouse fronts located along Kreta Ayer Road ( Water Cart Road). A mix of the old and new ( more new) use of the Prewar shophouses in China Town Singapore
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