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Why Temasek name change into Singapura or Singapore?
Because of the Japanese people who came in Temasek (Singapura/Singapore) for just because of the war. That's why Temasek changing name to become Singapura or Singapore.
Where is temasek island?
It is the old name of Singapore.
Does Singapore have another name?
Singapore can be said as Temasek (not widely used)
What was Singapore's name before the arrival of Sang Nila Utama?
Temasek.
When did Temasek become Singapore?
year 1351
Why is Singapore named temasek in the past?
lion city
Where is the company Temasek headquartered?
The company, Temasek, is headquartered in Singapore. If you would like more information on Temasek's location or anything else, check out their official website.
What year was Singapore named?
In the year 1299 Sang Nila Utama, renamed the island from Temasek to Singapura. Singapura is still the Malay name for Singapore.
What did europeans called Singapore in the 16th century?
it was called Temasek
Was Singapore once a city-state in Malaysia?
because Singapore was known as Temasek which was then governored by Malasiya
Why is Singapore named as temasek in the past?
Singapore was well-known during the early civilizations of South East Asia for its good trading port. During those times, fishing villagers stayed in the Sea Town (meaning for Temasek) which is now present day Singapore.
How did Singapore get its own name?
Singapore's name actually came from Sang Nila Utama who named Temasek (malay for fishing port) as Singapura (Malay for lion city) after seeing a lion on the island, which later changed into Singapore (though the independence or the merger with Malaysia).
