Singapore
admin August 11th, 2007
Introduction to Singapore
The modern nation of the Republic of Singapore, the world’s one of the busiest port, was founded as a British trading post on the Strait of Malacca in 1819. Singapore’s location on the major sea route between India and China, its excellent harbor, and the free trade status conferred on it by its visionary founder, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, made the port an overnight success. By 1990 the multiethnic population attracted to the island had grown from a few thousand to 2.6 million Singaporeans, frequently referred to by former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew as his nation’s greatest resource. If Raffles had set the tone for the island’s early success, Lee had safeguarded the founder’s vision through the first quarter-century of Singapore’s existence as an independent nation, providing the leadership that turned it into a global city that offered trading and financial services to the region and to the world.
Modern Singapore’s three main ethnic groups–Chinese, Malays, and Indians–live next door to each other and share the same housing development facilities, shops, and transportation.
Despite efforts to maintain an ethnic balance in housing, however, the stated goal of the nation’s leaders is not that Singapore become a mini-melting pot, but, rather, a multiethnic society. Of the country’s 2.6 million inhabitants, about 76 percent are Chinese, 15 percent Malay, 6.5 percent Indian, and 2.5 percent other. There are, however, mixtures within this mixture.
Although Singaporeans are expected to be modern in their outlook, they also are encouraged to retain a core of traditional Asian values and culture. In a society in which all share a common education system, public housing, recreation facilities, and military training, the government considers it important to highlight the uniqueness of the three official ethnic groups.
Singapore is multi-religious as well as multiethnic. Major religious preferences reported in 1988 were Buddhism (28 percent), Christian (19 percent), no religion (17 percent), Islam (16 percent), Daoist (13 percent), and Hindu (5 percent).
In terms of public health, Singapore also closely resembles developed countries.
One of the fastest growing sectors of the economy is Singapore’s international banking and financial services sector. Singapore, which in 1990 hosted more than 650 multinational companies and several thousand international financial institutions and trading firms, has become a global financial, trading, and industrial center.
Some of the Singapore highlights…
Merlion
The Merlion is one of the most well-known icons of Singapore. Previously the landmark statue was at the Merlion Park but in 2002 it was relocated in front of Fullerton Hotel. The Merlion statue, measuring 8.6 metres high and weighing 70 tonnes, was built from cement fondue by the late Singapore craftsman, Mr. Lim Nang Seng. The body was made of cement fondue, the skin from porcelain plates and eyes from small red teacups. Lion head of Merlion represents the lion spotted by Prince Sang Nila Utama when he re-discovered Singapura in 11 AD, as recorded in the “Malay Annals”. The fish tail of the Merlion symbolises the ancient city of Temasek (meaning “sea” in Javanese) by which Singapore was known before the Prince named it “Singapura” (meaning “lion” (singa) “city” (pura) in Sanskrit), and represents Singapore’s humble beginnings as a fishing village.
Esplanade
The theatres on the Bay is one of the world’s busiest arts centres, the architectural icon with its distinctive twin shells sited by Marina Bay at the mouth of the Singapore River comprises two large halls: the 2,000-seat theatre and the 1,600-seat Concert Hall, complimented by two smaller studios, an outdoor theatre as well as a mall. The two domes housing the Theatre and Concert Hall were designed in glass, to convey a sense of openness. To keep the centre cool in the tropics, over 7,000 pieces of aluminium sunshades together with double-glazed laminated glass were installed on a steel truss frame to form the cladding that makes the centre such a striking architectural icon against Singapore’s city skyline. The spiky cladding has since earned the centre the popular nickname of a beloved local fruit, the Durian.
Sentosa
Sentosa, a slice of paradise, offers a kaleidoscope of attractions and activities with breathtaking beauty and exciting themed attractions. The island stretching 3.2km long, is a popular spot which engages visitors in various sports activities or simply chilling out at beachfront bars/pubs. Siloso Beach, Palawan Beach, the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia are some of the memorable corners.
Singapore Flyer
Located at Marina Bay, it offers breathtaking, 360° panoramic views of Singapore and beyond (opening in early 2008). A central atrium opens out to a lush tropical rainforest, while an open-air theatre hosts live performances. Adding to the buzz of sights, sounds and activities will be a 210-metre long waterfront dining promenade. Standing at a stunning 165 metres, you will be able to experience remarkable scenes of the Singapore skyline: the magnificent Marina Bay, towering skyscrapers, tropical greenery, and the bright lights and non-stop action against the beautiful skies.
Singapore Discovery Centre
Opened in 1996, the Singapore Discovery Centre’s main objective has been to promote the Singapore Story through entertainment and interactive activities. The redeveloped Centre embarks on a new journey as a world-class edutainment attraction for Singaporeans and overseas visitors alike.
The new Singapore Discovery Centre with 5 main galleries around 8 different themes spans a total floor area of 4,500 square metres. Guests will be able to dip themselves in Singapore’s past, present and future, travelling through time to key moments in the nationhood and experiencing them “as they happen”.
Night Safari
Night Safari is a wild adventure not to be missed. At the Night Safari, you can look a rhinoceros in the eye, hear the howls of a pack of striped hyenas or watch giraffes glide serenely across the plain in the still of the night. This premier night zoo houses over 900 animals of 135 exotic species in eight zones re-created to simulate geographic zones like the Southeast Asian rainforest, African savanna, Nepalese river valley, South American pampas and Burmese jungle.
(Collected from various websites)
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thanks a lot for making a website like this from here we can learn about singapore and even about nepal and this type of website can help to promote nepal and tourist place of nepal at last hope you are making this site more useful and submit more information like this.
NIRMAL ADHIKARI(balaju-16-kathmandu)
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Singapore is a beautiful place. But nobody should forget that our country is not less beautiful too. Does anyone know where is the new party going to be held this year?
“Nepalese New Year 2066 Celebration !!”
The Nepalese Society invites all Nepalese in Singapore to celebrate New Year Party 2066.
Following are details of the gathering:
Date: Monday, 13th April 2009
Venue: Kantipur Tandoori Restaurant
Level 2
18 Verdun Road #02-01
Opposite Mustafa Shopping Complex
Nearest MRT: Farrar Park Station, (from the station, walk towards
Kitchener Road, turn right at Verdun Road).
Starting 6.30PM till late night
Dinner Served from 7:30PM
Price: Adults: SGD15 each(applicable for member & spouse)
Price: Adults: SGD20 each (Non-member)
Students: SGD15 each
Children: below 12 years of Age (FREE)
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Thankyou
Ms Sarita Gurung
Business Development Executive
Asia Telecom
its so nice and beautyfull place i m expecting to visit once in my life…wow ….
Hi, this is Urmila Shrestha. I am a Nepalese.
Currently, I am working in a HR company in Singapore.
We provide services like migration, education recruitment, job matching, etc in countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, Ireland, Malaysia, etc.
I want to help Nepalese working in Singapore to get their PR in Singapore.
Anybody interested please let me know in urmila@genesisforbes.com
Thank you.
Regards,
Urmila Shrestha
Assistant Manager (Customer Service Group)
Genesis Forbes Human Capital Management Pte Ltd | 32 Sungei Kadut Way, #03-03, Teambuild Industrial Building, Singapore 728 787
t +65 6367 3386 | f +65 6367 9008 | e urmila@genesisforbes.com | w www.genesisforbes.com
Hi Urmila jee,
I understand regarding PR for Singapore, every thing controling by Singapore goverment so how it is possibal. Please explain it, how you are involving? which type of doc. you are preparing. now days i am working in Nepal in IT field but i want to GO singapore. Please advice me ASAP.
Hi Raju ji,
For Singapore PR; we can help you if you r currently working in Singapore.
Or may be we can help to other countries if your are interested.
TO RECEIVE FREE MINS FROM ASIA TELECOM,
JUST SEND ONLY ONE SMS TO 9139-6330. TYPE “NEPAL (a space) YOUR NAME AND YOUR CONTACT NUMBER”
HI TO ALL NEAPALI FAMILY!
THIS IS BABBAR SINGH MALLA FROM MYAGDI AND CURRENTLY WORKING IN DUBAI AND ALSO CURENTLY VISIT IN SINGAPORE FIRST TIME.I AM REALLY HAPPY TO VISIT HERE LIKE I FEEL NEPAL BUT LITTLE BIT MORE DEVELOP THEN NEPAL BUT NEPAL IS NEPAL NO COUNTRY LIKE TO BE NEPAL I CAN SAY PROUDLY BY MESELF.I WOULD LIKE TO SAY TO ALL MY NEPALI DAJU AND BHAI AND BAHANI AND MUMA AND BUBA THAT NEPALI KO CHORO HO MO GORKHE MERO NAME HO.MANY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU ……………..VEER NEPAL. PRAKASH MALLA
Dear BABBAR Singha Malla!
What you want to say? it’s not crear. you compare very easy, Singapore is more develp then Nepal that is 100% wrong. which & Where part of Nepal is Develop? My eye can’t see …….thnks all Nepli
hi. I am ramesh.i was in dubai.nw in nepal.this time i wanna visit singpore for 1 month holidays.but i dnt knw abt singaporean visa procedure for nepalese.i dnt think we have gt singporean embessy here.how and where i can apply.and is it hard to get tourist visa for nepalese?i was in dubai long time so. No idea.cn any body help me?
Hi
It is nice to see that there is such a close nepali community over here! I am singaporean, and enjoy your country alot.
Just like to ask whether you have any information for people interested to pick up the nepali language? Other than the tourist few words, we are clueless and would actually like to take up the language, but language centers in singapore do not actually offer nepali, so if you know anywhere that offers nepali language? perhaps for the nepali’s living in singapore? they must have somewhere to learn they mother tongue?
Also, alternatively, do you know of any centers in nepal which actually offer such courses, or perhaps a nepali language teacher, who can speak fluent english? so we can communicate?
It would be great if we manage to learn the language
anyone interested to conduct such classes do contact me! I learnt thai language, and if you have no curriculam, you can take the basics of any language, and convert it to nepali, teaching us!
hope I hear from you! best regards, and may living in singapore be happy for all of you.
cheers
Dear NRN Singapore, and Friends,
My name is Narayan Pandey Resident at Bhagawati-6 Arghakhanchi, Lumbini Nepal.
And presently im At Kathmandu, Nepal.
I want your help regarding my grand Father, he was disappear on second world war in Singapore. After brought my father and my grand mother from singapore he again visite there and he never come back home.
Here under i give his details pls try to find out if possible or any person related to this pls contact to me in my e- mail
Grand Father Name:- Hiralal Pandey
Permanent Address:- Bhagawati- Dhikura - 6
:- Arghakhanchi District That time Dist was Gulmi
My Name:- Narayan Pandey
Contact no:- +977-9841975910
Thanks a lot
Dear NRN Singapore, and friends,
I m narayan Pandey here again
my email address:-
everest_country@yahoo.com
Thanks.
Singapore Flyer is the best, take a trip during the night and u will enjoy for sure.
Dear Urmila Shrestra,
I tries sending u email, but it bounce back, mailer mailure. Would you be able to provide me the email again.
Hi everybody i am nabin from nepal currently i am working on singapore and i am really alone here thats why i can’t celebrate my dahsai also.
I want to know about nepali community address and events.
Dear Blog admin,
pls update us via email about nepali community events.
Dear friends,
pls add me kab69in@yahoo.com, nab_is4u@hotmail.com
Dear Urimala je,
I want to apply for PR, Let me know ur mailing add and HP.
My Add-:
Nabin Adhikari
2 Alexander Road, 07-09 Delta house.
HP- +6581219076
DEar Urmila,
i tired to make u call so many time in ur office,,but couldn’t and i had send e-mail but don’t know still now i didn’t get any answer,,anyway actually i want to apply PR here,,so if possible pls try to contact me,,i will naver forgetten ur help,,thx,,urmila
Robin
Hp. 81432358
Hi dear Urmila ji!
I am Raju from Malaysia. I am willing to work in singapore but i don’t have any idea. Please help me. Give me more ideas that how to come there and work there?
Waiting for your reply………
Raju Singh Tamang
aron_lama@yahoo.com
hi all nepali frends…. i’m abhay jaishi from india….. I’m pursuing MBA here in india and i would like to work in singapore. I wish if anyone can help me to get job there in singapore…. Jai nepali..
Anybody suggest me how i can transfer money to Nepal in cheap service charge..
Hi Every Body! This is Manoj, currently I am doing JOB in Singapore in Construction Field since 2.5 years. Now I am staying Hougang Avenue -3, But I am looking one/common room near about Hougang Area. If any Nepalese Singaporeans are interested to find/share/Rental the room. Please contact me!
Mr. Manoj
H/P no. 98759029.
mkssmart@gmail.com