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What does the word Sentosa mean?

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∙ 13y ago
Updated: 11/7/2022

Sentosa is a Malay word which means peace and tranquility. The island was given the name in 1972 after the Singapore Tourism Board decided to rename it.

The island was previously known as Pulau Blakang Mati, which means the island of death in Malay.

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