Sunday, December 14, 2008
Sentosa's History
Sentosa was known as Pulau Blakang Mati which was once a fishing village. It became a british military fortress during the second world war, artillery guns were set up and was a prisoner of war camp after the Japanese invaded Singapore for Australian and British prisoners. One of the beaches was also used as a killing field. In 1967, the island was handed over to the new independent Singapore Government and then it was decided that Sentosa be developed into a holiday resort. "Sentosa" which means peace and tranquility in Malay was finally chosen as the is;and's name after the public was invited to suggest names for it.
-Mich
Sentosa was known as Pulau Blakang Mati which was once a fishing village. It became a british military fortress during the second world war, artillery guns were set up and was a prisoner of war camp after the Japanese invaded Singapore for Australian and British prisoners. One of the beaches was also used as a killing field. In 1967, the island was handed over to the new independent Singapore Government and then it was decided that Sentosa be developed into a holiday resort. "Sentosa" which means peace and tranquility in Malay was finally chosen as the is;and's name after the public was invited to suggest names for it.
-Mich