Tag Archives: Pulau Senang

A Forgotten Past – Two Decades of Chaos

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Remember Singapore

The quiet night of 8th December 2013 would be remembered for years to come, as Singaporeans were shocked by the news of a riot erupting at Little India. Most expressed disbelief, as riots and violent strikes were almost unheard of … Continue reading →

A Forgotten Past – ‘Prison on Fire’ at Pulau Senang

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Remember Singapore

Many movie fans are familiar with Chow Yun-Fat’s blockbuster “Prison on Fire”, a 1987 Hong Kong classic that featured inmates rioting against the prison authorities. Few, however, are aware that a similar incident had happened in Singapore in the early … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic | Tagged Daniel Stanley Dutton, Penal Reform Experiment, Pulau Senang, Secret Societies, Singapore 1960s | 24 Comments

Headlines that shook Singapore (since 1955)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Remember Singapore

Below is a collection of some of the biggest news headlines that shook the Singapore society since 1955, when Singapore was given self-governance (Extending the timeline from the previous version of “1970 to Present”). The headlines are categorised into Social … Continue reading →