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Coney Island and the Forgotten Haw Par Beach Villa

Posted on November 1, 2015 by

When Coney Island, also known as Pulau Serangoon, was opened to the public on 10 October 2015, most are more interested and eager to spot the lonely Brahman bull that has roamed the tiny island for many years. Few, however, … Continue reading →

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A Forgotten Past – A Bank Run Incident in Singapore

Posted on April 22, 2014 by

It was early October 1974. The world economy was still suffering from the wide-spreading shocks caused by the global oil crisis that occurred a year earlier. Singapore, affected as well, posted its worst set of economic data after enjoying a double-digit … Continue reading →

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