The #exploringsingapore Series

Unveiled on 3 December 1959, the day when Yusof bin Ishak, Singapore’s first Malayan-born Yang di-Pertuan Negara (Malay for “Head of State”) was inaugurated, the national flag of Singapore rose to symbolise the country’s independence and beliefs.

Composed by late composer Zubir Said in 1958, Majulah Singapura, which translates to “Onward Singapore”, made its debut as the ‘City Council of Singapore’ anthem on 6 September 1958 during the reopening of the newly renovated Victoria Theatre. 

Botanic Gardens may be known for the iconic Bandstand, orchids and giant trees, but do you know the air-raid shelters and Chinese tombs in the park?

Located 1330km southwest of Singapore, the 135 sq km island — a fifth of Singapore — Christmas Island was named after Captain William Mynors of the East India Company vessel Royal Mary had sailed past it on Christmas Day on 25 December 1643.

Located 1330km southwest of Singapore, the 135 sq km island — a fifth of Singapore — Christmas Island was named after Captain William Mynors of the East India Company vessel Royal Mary had sailed past it on Christmas Day on 25 December 1643.

Rumors of a Disneyland in the tiny island of Singapore dates back as far as the early 1990s. The myth was popularized by the long stretch between Yio Chu Kang MRT station and Khatib MRT Station where ‘Disneyland MRT Station’ was purported to be built.