Singapore

Modern Singapore was founded in 1819 when the East India Company established Singapore as a trading post. Singapore became part of the Straits Settlements together with Malacca and Penang in 1826. The....

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By: David Chong
April 16, 2007
Modern Singapore was founded in 1819 when the East India Company established Singapore as a trading post. Singapore became part of the Straits Settlements together with Malacca and Penang in 1826. The....