Portal:Singapore/Did you know

DYK 1

Photo of a large brown snail with white markings on its shell
A live adult Limicolaria flammea
  • ... that John Little, established in 1845, is the oldest department store in Singapore?




DYK 2

Supreme Court Building, Singapore
Supreme Court Building, Singapore
  • ... that through the opening of the Thomson–East Coast MRT line by 2020, Singapore's rail network density will rise from 31 km per million residents today to 51 km per million, surpassing what Hong Kong and Tokyo currently have?
  • ... that the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act of Singapore allows restrictions to be placed on religious leaders who promote political causes under the guise of religious activity?




DYK 3

Photo of the The Majestic
The Majestic
  • ...that although archaeologists in Singapore have discovered many artifacts, they do not have government support for their work, and there is no centralised place to store the artifacts?




DYK 4

photo of a Singapore Coat of Arms
The coat of arms of Singapore




DYK 5

Photo of the Singapore Power Building on Aug 07
The Singapore Power Building
  • ... that Dragon's Teeth Gate, an ancient navigational landmark, was documented in one of the earliest historic records of Singapore?




DYK 6

Photo of the sign of the Speakers' corner in Singapore
A sign at the Speakers' corner




DYK 7

Photo of the Golden Mile Complex
Golden Mile Complex
  • ... that in her début at the 2008 Summer Olympics, Tao Li broke the Asian record for the 100m butterfly twice and became the first Singaporean swimmer to enter an Olympic final?




DYK 8

Photo of the Buddhist Library in Singapore
The Buddhist Library of Singapore
  • ... that the Presidential Council for Minority Rights, a Singaporean body that ensures laws do not discriminate against racial or religious minorities, has not issued an adverse report since its creation?




DYK 9

Photo of the Edgedale
Edgedale
  • ... that four Japanese War Memorials found in the Japanese Cemetery Park were built without knowledge of the British colonial government of Singapore?




DYK 10

Photo of the Concourse
The Concourse
  • ... that to prepare for future examinations, Singapore students use the ten year series to practice on past years' examination papers, some of which date back to before they were born?




DYK 11

Photo of the City Hall and Old Supreme Court Building
The City Hall and Old Supreme Court Building
  • ... that former chef Aziza Ali is credited with establishing Singapore's first Malay restaurant?
  • ... that the Singapore Constitution that came into force on 9 August 1965 was not drafted as a single document but was made up of provisions from three separate statutes?




DYK 12

The Supreme Court of Singapore at night
The Supreme Court of Singapore at night
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