SENTOSA

A little History

Sentosa was originally known as Pulau Blakang Mati (meaning 'the island behind which lies death' in Malay). This is because it was believed that a malaria outbreak exterminated the entire Bugis community who was residing on the island.
The island turned from a fishing village into a British military fortress until 1967 when it was handed back to the Singapore Government. In the year 1968, the Government decided to develop the island into a holiday resort for both local visitors and tourists. The public was then invited to suggest names for the island and "Sentosa", meaning peace & tranquility in Malay was eventually chosen to depict the island resort.  

Sentosa now

Today, Sentosa is a name falmiliar to both Singaporeans and international visitors. For tourists, a visit to Singapore is counted as wasted and incomplete if they did not spend at least a day on Sentosa. As for Singaporeans, Sentosa has become our recreational playground, with increasing repeat visits as a result of the many events and promotions that the island introduces.

Facts
The largest and most famous of all the Southern Islands is Sentosa! This resort island overflows with beautiful sights that capture the hearts of many.

Map Of Sentosa:

 

 

 

 

 

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