Sports
The 1973 SEAP Games in Singapore
The 7th SEAP Games marked the first time that Singapore hosted an international sporting event since gaining independence in 1965.
Sports
The 1973 SEAP Games in Singapore
The 7th SEAP Games marked the first time that Singapore hosted an international sporting event since gaining independence in 1965.
Sports
The 1973 SEAP Games in Singapore
The 7th SEAP Games marked the first time that Singapore hosted an international sporting event since gaining independence in 1965.
Video: BiblioAsia Reels_Arts
Professor Yu Chun Yee Plays on NLB's Heritage Piano
Professor Yu, who used to teach at the Royal College of Music in London, plays on the refurbished Chappell grand at the National Library.
Video: BiblioAsia Reels_Arts
Professor Yu Chun Yee Plays on NLB's Heritage Piano
Professor Yu, who used to teach at the Royal College of Music in London, plays on the refurbished Chappell grand at the National Library.
Video: BiblioAsia Reels_Arts
Professor Yu Chun Yee Plays on NLB's Heritage Piano
Professor Yu, who used to teach at the Royal College of Music in London, plays on the refurbished Chappell grand at the National Library.
Video: BiblioAsia Reels_Arts
The Frying Pan Piano
A world-renowned pianist described this concert grand of the Victoria Memorial Hall as a "cooking pot and a frying pan". How did it have such a reputation?
Video: BiblioAsia Reels_Arts
The Frying Pan Piano
A world-renowned pianist described this concert grand of the Victoria Memorial Hall as a "cooking pot and a frying pan". How did it have such a reputation?
Video: BiblioAsia Reels_Arts
The Frying Pan Piano
A world-renowned pianist described this concert grand of the Victoria Memorial Hall as a "cooking pot and a frying pan". How did it have such a reputation?
WAR
Konfrontasi: Singapore's Experience of an Undeclared War
Opposing the formation of the Federation of Malaysia, Indonesia waged a three-year armed conflict against Malaysia and Singapore.
WAR
Konfrontasi: Singapore's Experience of an Undeclared War
Opposing the formation of the Federation of Malaysia, Indonesia waged a three-year armed conflict against Malaysia and Singapore.
WAR
Konfrontasi: Singapore's Experience of an Undeclared War
Opposing the formation of the Federation of Malaysia, Indonesia waged a three-year armed conflict against Malaysia and Singapore.
Film and Photography
Restoring Classic Films from Asia
Besides restoring made-in-Singapore films, the Asian Film Archive is also involved in the preservation of other seminal Asian works.
Film and Photography
Restoring Classic Films from Asia
Besides restoring made-in-Singapore films, the Asian Film Archive is also involved in the preservation of other seminal Asian works.
Film and Photography
Restoring Classic Films from Asia
Besides restoring made-in-Singapore films, the Asian Film Archive is also involved in the preservation of other seminal Asian works.
People
The Curious Visit of Qing Ambassadors to Singapore
The visit by Qing officials to Singapore in 1876 led to the establishment of the first Chinese consulate here a year later.
People
The Curious Visit of Qing Ambassadors to Singapore
The visit by Qing officials to Singapore in 1876 led to the establishment of the first Chinese consulate here a year later.
People
The Curious Visit of Qing Ambassadors to Singapore
The visit by Qing officials to Singapore in 1876 led to the establishment of the first Chinese consulate here a year later.
Video: BiblioAsia Reels_Arts
Interview with Rachel Heng, Author of The Great Reclamation
What does it take to write an internationally acclaimed historical novel set in Singapore?
Video: BiblioAsia Reels_Arts
Interview with Rachel Heng, Author of The Great Reclamation
What does it take to write an internationally acclaimed historical novel set in Singapore?
Video: BiblioAsia Reels_Arts
Interview with Rachel Heng, Author of The Great Reclamation
What does it take to write an internationally acclaimed historical novel set in Singapore?
The Early History of Printing in Singapore
Printing in Singapore dates back 200 years with the establishment of a press by Christian missionaries.
The Early History of Printing in Singapore
Printing in Singapore dates back 200 years with the establishment of a press by Christian missionaries.
The Early History of Printing in Singapore
Printing in Singapore dates back 200 years with the establishment of a press by Christian missionaries.
podcast
What’s Become of the Seafaring Orang Seletar?
The Orang Seletar used to live on boats that plied the Johor Strait. They were here when Raffles landed in 1819.
podcast
What’s Become of the Seafaring Orang Seletar?
The Orang Seletar used to live on boats that plied the Johor Strait. They were here when Raffles landed in 1819.
podcast
What’s Become of the Seafaring Orang Seletar?
The Orang Seletar used to live on boats that plied the Johor Strait. They were here when Raffles landed in 1819.
Literature
New Books on Singapore History (Oct 2023)
Introducing five new books available in the National Library’s collection.
Literature
New Books on Singapore History (Oct 2023)
Introducing five new books available in the National Library’s collection.
Literature
New Books on Singapore History (Oct 2023)
Introducing five new books available in the National Library’s collection.
Archaeology
Revisiting the Mystery of the Missing Gold Coins
Two ancient gold coins, probably from Aceh, were discovered in Singapore in the middle of the 19th century. Unfortunately, they disappeared a few decades later.
Archaeology
Revisiting the Mystery of the Missing Gold Coins
Two ancient gold coins, probably from Aceh, were discovered in Singapore in the middle of the 19th century. Unfortunately, they disappeared a few decades later.
Archaeology
Revisiting the Mystery of the Missing Gold Coins
Two ancient gold coins, probably from Aceh, were discovered in Singapore in the middle of the 19th century. Unfortunately, they disappeared a few decades later.
Sports
Coach Choo Seng Quee, A Giant of Singapore Football
Uncle Choo masterminded Singapore’s famous Malaysia Cup victory in 1977. Four decades after his death, we remember his many contributions to the sport.
Sports
Coach Choo Seng Quee, A Giant of Singapore Football
Uncle Choo masterminded Singapore’s famous Malaysia Cup victory in 1977. Four decades after his death, we remember his many contributions to the sport.
Sports
Coach Choo Seng Quee, A Giant of Singapore Football
Uncle Choo masterminded Singapore’s famous Malaysia Cup victory in 1977. Four decades after his death, we remember his many contributions to the sport.
podcast
Lest We Forget: Kranji War Cemetery
Librarian Janice Loo profiles those buried or memorialised at the Kranji War Cemetery, such as Lt Adnan of the Malay Regiment and civilian fighter Sim Chin Foo.
podcast
Lest We Forget: Kranji War Cemetery
Librarian Janice Loo profiles those buried or memorialised at the Kranji War Cemetery, such as Lt Adnan of the Malay Regiment and civilian fighter Sim Chin Foo.
podcast
Lest We Forget: Kranji War Cemetery
Librarian Janice Loo profiles those buried or memorialised at the Kranji War Cemetery, such as Lt Adnan of the Malay Regiment and civilian fighter Sim Chin Foo.
Sports
Forgotten Heroes of the Malaya Cup
We remember some legendary players of the interwar years who left an indelible mark on the local football scene.
Sports
Forgotten Heroes of the Malaya Cup
We remember some legendary players of the interwar years who left an indelible mark on the local football scene.
Sports
Forgotten Heroes of the Malaya Cup
We remember some legendary players of the interwar years who left an indelible mark on the local football scene.
Nature and the Environment
The Famous Whale Skeleton at the Raffles Museum
A blue whale skeleton took centre stage at the former Raffles Museum for more than 60 years before it was gifted to the National Museum of Malaysia in 1974.
Nature and the Environment
The Famous Whale Skeleton at the Raffles Museum
A blue whale skeleton took centre stage at the former Raffles Museum for more than 60 years before it was gifted to the National Museum of Malaysia in 1974.
Nature and the Environment
The Famous Whale Skeleton at the Raffles Museum
A blue whale skeleton took centre stage at the former Raffles Museum for more than 60 years before it was gifted to the National Museum of Malaysia in 1974.
podcast
The Recording Industry in Singapore, 1903-1985
Singapore used to be a major recording centre in Southeast Asia, with over 10,000 local recordings made before 1960.
podcast
The Recording Industry in Singapore, 1903-1985
Singapore used to be a major recording centre in Southeast Asia, with over 10,000 local recordings made before 1960.
podcast
The Recording Industry in Singapore, 1903-1985
Singapore used to be a major recording centre in Southeast Asia, with over 10,000 local recordings made before 1960.
Arts
A Grand Piano's Chequered History
A grand piano that was to be the pride of Singapore failed to silence its critics. The odds, however, were always against it.
Arts
A Grand Piano's Chequered History
A grand piano that was to be the pride of Singapore failed to silence its critics. The odds, however, were always against it.
Arts
A Grand Piano's Chequered History
A grand piano that was to be the pride of Singapore failed to silence its critics. The odds, however, were always against it.
podcast
The Stories Behind the Shrines on Kusu Island
Researcher William L. Gibson undertakes a pilgrimage into the archives to uncover the history of the keramat on Kusu Island.
podcast
The Stories Behind the Shrines on Kusu Island
Researcher William L. Gibson undertakes a pilgrimage into the archives to uncover the history of the keramat on Kusu Island.
podcast
The Stories Behind the Shrines on Kusu Island
Researcher William L. Gibson undertakes a pilgrimage into the archives to uncover the history of the keramat on Kusu Island.
Literature
Panton Malaijoe dan Portugees: A Rediscovered Manuscript
A forgotten manuscript found in a Portuguese museum offers insights into the languages and traditions of a unique community in the Dutch East Indies.
Literature
Panton Malaijoe dan Portugees: A Rediscovered Manuscript
A forgotten manuscript found in a Portuguese museum offers insights into the languages and traditions of a unique community in the Dutch East Indies.
Literature
Panton Malaijoe dan Portugees: A Rediscovered Manuscript
A forgotten manuscript found in a Portuguese museum offers insights into the languages and traditions of a unique community in the Dutch East Indies.
podcast
The Mystery of Sarong Island
Librarian Lim Tin Seng rediscovers Singapore’s first island resort getaway and solves various mysteries surrounding it, including where Sarong Island is now.
podcast
The Mystery of Sarong Island
Librarian Lim Tin Seng rediscovers Singapore’s first island resort getaway and solves various mysteries surrounding it, including where Sarong Island is now.
podcast
The Mystery of Sarong Island
Librarian Lim Tin Seng rediscovers Singapore’s first island resort getaway and solves various mysteries surrounding it, including where Sarong Island is now.
Governance
The Bumpy Ride to Making Crash Helmets Mandatory
Crash helmets might save lives but getting people to wear them was an uphill task.
Governance
The Bumpy Ride to Making Crash Helmets Mandatory
Crash helmets might save lives but getting people to wear them was an uphill task.
Governance
The Bumpy Ride to Making Crash Helmets Mandatory
Crash helmets might save lives but getting people to wear them was an uphill task.
Podcast
Beyond Firewalking
There’s more to firewalking than the public display of religious devotion.
Podcast
Beyond Firewalking
There’s more to firewalking than the public display of religious devotion.
Podcast
Beyond Firewalking
There’s more to firewalking than the public display of religious devotion.
Food
Going Against the Grain: The “Eat More Wheat” Campaign
The call for Singaporeans to switch from eating rice to eating wheat in 1967 did not take root despite best efforts by the government.
Food
Going Against the Grain: The “Eat More Wheat” Campaign
The call for Singaporeans to switch from eating rice to eating wheat in 1967 did not take root despite best efforts by the government.
Food
Going Against the Grain: The “Eat More Wheat” Campaign
The call for Singaporeans to switch from eating rice to eating wheat in 1967 did not take root despite best efforts by the government.
video: From Book to Cook
Recreating a Recipe from the "Eat More Wheat" Campaign
What does a 1969 Chinese recipe for noodles have to do with a murukku press?
video: From Book to Cook
Recreating a Recipe from the "Eat More Wheat" Campaign
What does a 1969 Chinese recipe for noodles have to do with a murukku press?
video: From Book to Cook
Recreating a Recipe from the "Eat More Wheat" Campaign
What does a 1969 Chinese recipe for noodles have to do with a murukku press?
Podcast
Stone Tools in Singapore
Stone tools have been found in and around Singapore since the late 19th century, but much about them remains a mystery.
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Podcast
Stone Tools in Singapore
Stone tools have been found in and around Singapore since the late 19th century, but much about them remains a mystery.
Podcast
Stone Tools in Singapore
Stone tools have been found in and around Singapore since the late 19th century, but much about them remains a mystery.
ARTS
From Singapore Dance Theatre to Singapore Ballet
As the history of the company shows, its new name is less about breaking away from the past as it is about leaping confidently into the future.
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ARTS
From Singapore Dance Theatre to Singapore Ballet
As the history of the company shows, its new name is less about breaking away from the past as it is about leaping confidently into the future.
ARTS
From Singapore Dance Theatre to Singapore Ballet
As the history of the company shows, its new name is less about breaking away from the past as it is about leaping confidently into the future.
Podcast
Malaya's Prewar Tennis Greats
Two tennis greats won 9 Malaya Cups and 12 Singapore Championships between them before the war. Who were they?
Podcast
Malaya's Prewar Tennis Greats
Two tennis greats won 9 Malaya Cups and 12 Singapore Championships between them before the war. Who were they?
Podcast
Malaya's Prewar Tennis Greats
Two tennis greats won 9 Malaya Cups and 12 Singapore Championships between them before the war. Who were they?
Collection Focus: A Comic Book Version of Operation Jaywick
The story of Operation Jaywick, a daring attack on Japanese ships at Keppel Harbour in September 1943, is retold in a comic aimed at boys.
Collection Focus: A Comic Book Version of Operation Jaywick
The story of Operation Jaywick, a daring attack on Japanese ships at Keppel Harbour in September 1943, is retold in a comic aimed at boys.
Collection Focus: A Comic Book Version of Operation Jaywick
The story of Operation Jaywick, a daring attack on Japanese ships at Keppel Harbour in September 1943, is retold in a comic aimed at boys.
Podcast
Belacan: Caviar or Vile?
A beloved condiment in Southeast Asia, belacan has been called rank and disgusting. Learn about its long history.
Podcast
Belacan: Caviar or Vile?
A beloved condiment in Southeast Asia, belacan has been called rank and disgusting. Learn about its long history.
Podcast
Belacan: Caviar or Vile?
A beloved condiment in Southeast Asia, belacan has been called rank and disgusting. Learn about its long history.
Places and Buildings
32 Binjai Park: The Modernist Home of an Architect
The house that Lee Kip Lin built has stood the test of time, reflecting its simple yet modern and clean design.
Places and Buildings
32 Binjai Park: The Modernist Home of an Architect
The house that Lee Kip Lin built has stood the test of time, reflecting its simple yet modern and clean design.
Places and Buildings
32 Binjai Park: The Modernist Home of an Architect
The house that Lee Kip Lin built has stood the test of time, reflecting its simple yet modern and clean design.
podcast
The Forgotten Murals of Paya Lebar Airport
Three large murals used to grace the walls of Paya Lebar Airport, depicting scenes from Singapore and Malaysia. Only one is left.
podcast
The Forgotten Murals of Paya Lebar Airport
Three large murals used to grace the walls of Paya Lebar Airport, depicting scenes from Singapore and Malaysia. Only one is left.
podcast
The Forgotten Murals of Paya Lebar Airport
Three large murals used to grace the walls of Paya Lebar Airport, depicting scenes from Singapore and Malaysia. Only one is left.
Literature
New Books on Singapore History (Jul 2023)
Introducing five new books available in the National Library’s collection.
Literature
New Books on Singapore History (Jul 2023)
Introducing five new books available in the National Library’s collection.
Literature
New Books on Singapore History (Jul 2023)
Introducing five new books available in the National Library’s collection.
podcast
Taoist Folk Goddesses of Singapore
Award-winning writer Ng Yi-Sheng tells us about the legends and worship of local goddesses Maiden Lin, Maiden Lei and Maiden Huang.
podcast
Taoist Folk Goddesses of Singapore
Award-winning writer Ng Yi-Sheng tells us about the legends and worship of local goddesses Maiden Lin, Maiden Lei and Maiden Huang.
podcast
Taoist Folk Goddesses of Singapore
Award-winning writer Ng Yi-Sheng tells us about the legends and worship of local goddesses Maiden Lin, Maiden Lei and Maiden Huang.
Places and Buildings
Remembering Punggol’s Kampong Wak Sumang
Kampong Wak Sumang, one of Singapore’s earliest fishing villages, was purportedly founded by a warrior-diplomat whose musical abilities landed him in trouble.
Places and Buildings
Remembering Punggol’s Kampong Wak Sumang
Kampong Wak Sumang, one of Singapore’s earliest fishing villages, was purportedly founded by a warrior-diplomat whose musical abilities landed him in trouble.
Places and Buildings
Remembering Punggol’s Kampong Wak Sumang
Kampong Wak Sumang, one of Singapore’s earliest fishing villages, was purportedly founded by a warrior-diplomat whose musical abilities landed him in trouble.
People
Tok Sumang: A Translation
A story about Wak Sumang, a man of great wisdom and many talents, and the founder of Kampong Punggol.
People
Tok Sumang: A Translation
A story about Wak Sumang, a man of great wisdom and many talents, and the founder of Kampong Punggol.
People
Tok Sumang: A Translation
A story about Wak Sumang, a man of great wisdom and many talents, and the founder of Kampong Punggol.
podcast
My Grandfather Was a Rōmusha
During World War II, the Imperial Japanese Army used forced civilian labourers, known as rōmusha, to build the infamous Thai-Burma Railway.
podcast
My Grandfather Was a Rōmusha
During World War II, the Imperial Japanese Army used forced civilian labourers, known as rōmusha, to build the infamous Thai-Burma Railway.
podcast
My Grandfather Was a Rōmusha
During World War II, the Imperial Japanese Army used forced civilian labourers, known as rōmusha, to build the infamous Thai-Burma Railway.
Places and Buildings
Bridging Past and Present in Pasir Ris
Once dotted with plantations and mangrove swamps, Pasir Ris is today a bustling residential town with modern facilities and amenities.
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Places and Buildings
Bridging Past and Present in Pasir Ris
Once dotted with plantations and mangrove swamps, Pasir Ris is today a bustling residential town with modern facilities and amenities.
Places and Buildings
Bridging Past and Present in Pasir Ris
Once dotted with plantations and mangrove swamps, Pasir Ris is today a bustling residential town with modern facilities and amenities.
Film, Sound and Photography
The Singapore Record Industry in the 1960s
In this extract from the book From Keroncong to Xinyao, the author looks at why the record industry in Singapore took off in the 1960s.
Film, Sound and Photography
The Singapore Record Industry in the 1960s
In this extract from the book From Keroncong to Xinyao, the author looks at why the record industry in Singapore took off in the 1960s.
Film, Sound and Photography
The Singapore Record Industry in the 1960s
In this extract from the book From Keroncong to Xinyao, the author looks at why the record industry in Singapore took off in the 1960s.
Architecture
Golden Mile Complex: Five Decades of an Architectural Icon
The collective sale and conservation of Golden Mile Complex will restore a visionary building designed for a “new look Singapore” 50 years ago.
Architecture
Golden Mile Complex: Five Decades of an Architectural Icon
The collective sale and conservation of Golden Mile Complex will restore a visionary building designed for a “new look Singapore” 50 years ago.
Architecture
Golden Mile Complex: Five Decades of an Architectural Icon
The collective sale and conservation of Golden Mile Complex will restore a visionary building designed for a “new look Singapore” 50 years ago.
Film and Photography
Restoring Classic Singaporean Films
Money No Enough, Forever Fever and The Teenage Textbook Movie are prime candidates for restoration.
Film and Photography
Restoring Classic Singaporean Films
Money No Enough, Forever Fever and The Teenage Textbook Movie are prime candidates for restoration.
Film and Photography
Restoring Classic Singaporean Films
Money No Enough, Forever Fever and The Teenage Textbook Movie are prime candidates for restoration.
Culture
Muhammad Ariff Ahmad’s Hari Raya Puasa Greeting Cards
Unique greeting cards collected by a giant in the Malay literary scene. (From the National Library’s Blog on Medium).
Culture
Muhammad Ariff Ahmad’s Hari Raya Puasa Greeting Cards
Unique greeting cards collected by a giant in the Malay literary scene. (From the National Library’s Blog on Medium).
Culture
Muhammad Ariff Ahmad’s Hari Raya Puasa Greeting Cards
Unique greeting cards collected by a giant in the Malay literary scene. (From the National Library’s Blog on Medium).
Literature
New Books on Singapore History (Apr 2023)
A quick look at five new books available in the National Library’s collection.
Literature
New Books on Singapore History (Apr 2023)
A quick look at five new books available in the National Library’s collection.
Literature
New Books on Singapore History (Apr 2023)
A quick look at five new books available in the National Library’s collection.
Places and Buildings
A History of The Padang
Kevin Tan looks at what makes the 4.3-hectare patch of green in front of the former City Hall building so special.
Places and Buildings
A History of The Padang
Kevin Tan looks at what makes the 4.3-hectare patch of green in front of the former City Hall building so special.
Places and Buildings
A History of The Padang
Kevin Tan looks at what makes the 4.3-hectare patch of green in front of the former City Hall building so special.
Food
Belacan: Caviar? Or Vile and Disgusting?
Fermented shrimp is a staple in many cuisines of Southeast Asia, though it takes some getting used to.
Food
Belacan: Caviar? Or Vile and Disgusting?
Fermented shrimp is a staple in many cuisines of Southeast Asia, though it takes some getting used to.
Food
Belacan: Caviar? Or Vile and Disgusting?
Fermented shrimp is a staple in many cuisines of Southeast Asia, though it takes some getting used to.
Places and Buildings
Which Was Singapore's First Courthouse?
Singapore’s former Parliament building, known today as The Arts House, was used as a courthouse from 1828 to 1939.
Places and Buildings
Which Was Singapore's First Courthouse?
Singapore’s former Parliament building, known today as The Arts House, was used as a courthouse from 1828 to 1939.
Places and Buildings
Which Was Singapore's First Courthouse?
Singapore’s former Parliament building, known today as The Arts House, was used as a courthouse from 1828 to 1939.
Places and Buildings
Terraces on Tagore: The Curious Origins of Teachers' Estate
The Singapore Teachers’ Union wanted a clubhouse. They ended up building a housing estate.
Places and Buildings
Terraces on Tagore: The Curious Origins of Teachers' Estate
The Singapore Teachers’ Union wanted a clubhouse. They ended up building a housing estate.
Places and Buildings
Terraces on Tagore: The Curious Origins of Teachers' Estate
The Singapore Teachers’ Union wanted a clubhouse. They ended up building a housing estate.
Culture
Portugal's Linguistic Legacy in Southeast Asia
While Portugal may not have had a large presence in this region, remnants of the Portuguese language continue to linger on, in some places more than others.
Culture
Portugal's Linguistic Legacy in Southeast Asia
While Portugal may not have had a large presence in this region, remnants of the Portuguese language continue to linger on, in some places more than others.
Culture
Portugal's Linguistic Legacy in Southeast Asia
While Portugal may not have had a large presence in this region, remnants of the Portuguese language continue to linger on, in some places more than others.
People
Neo Tiew: The Man Who Built Lim Chu Kang
The opening up of Lim Chu Kang owes much to the efforts of Neo Tiew, who helped clear the land and later became the headman of the area.
People
Neo Tiew: The Man Who Built Lim Chu Kang
The opening up of Lim Chu Kang owes much to the efforts of Neo Tiew, who helped clear the land and later became the headman of the area.
People
Neo Tiew: The Man Who Built Lim Chu Kang
The opening up of Lim Chu Kang owes much to the efforts of Neo Tiew, who helped clear the land and later became the headman of the area.
Leisure
Singapore’s Public Bathhouses of the 1880s
Three public bathhouses at Ellenborough Market, Canton Street and Clyde Terrace were built by the Municipality in the late 19th century.
Leisure
Singapore’s Public Bathhouses of the 1880s
Three public bathhouses at Ellenborough Market, Canton Street and Clyde Terrace were built by the Municipality in the late 19th century.
Leisure
Singapore’s Public Bathhouses of the 1880s
Three public bathhouses at Ellenborough Market, Canton Street and Clyde Terrace were built by the Municipality in the late 19th century.
Women
Women and the Typewriter in Singapore’s Herstories
The humble typewriter helped women become better educated, enter the workforce and contribute to society.
Women
Women and the Typewriter in Singapore’s Herstories
The humble typewriter helped women become better educated, enter the workforce and contribute to society.
Women
Women and the Typewriter in Singapore’s Herstories
The humble typewriter helped women become better educated, enter the workforce and contribute to society.
Sports
Khoo Hooi Hye, Lim Bong Soo and the Heyday of Malayan Tennis
Two remarkable athletes served up a storm to make Malaya a tennis power to contend with during the interwar years.
Sports
Khoo Hooi Hye, Lim Bong Soo and the Heyday of Malayan Tennis
Two remarkable athletes served up a storm to make Malaya a tennis power to contend with during the interwar years.
Sports
Khoo Hooi Hye, Lim Bong Soo and the Heyday of Malayan Tennis
Two remarkable athletes served up a storm to make Malaya a tennis power to contend with during the interwar years.
War
The Chinese Community During the Japanese Occupation
A showcase of items from the Chinese community relating to the Japanese Occupation. These are from the collection of the National Library of Singapore.
War
The Chinese Community During the Japanese Occupation
A showcase of items from the Chinese community relating to the Japanese Occupation. These are from the collection of the National Library of Singapore.
War
The Chinese Community During the Japanese Occupation
A showcase of items from the Chinese community relating to the Japanese Occupation. These are from the collection of the National Library of Singapore.
Literature
New Books on Singapore History
A quick look at four new books available in the National Library’s collection.
Literature
New Books on Singapore History
A quick look at four new books available in the National Library’s collection.
Literature
New Books on Singapore History
A quick look at four new books available in the National Library’s collection.
nature and environment
Singapore's Stone Tools
Stone tools have been found in and around Singapore since the late 19th century. Much about them remains a mystery.
nature and environment
Singapore's Stone Tools
Stone tools have been found in and around Singapore since the late 19th century. Much about them remains a mystery.
nature and environment
Singapore's Stone Tools
Stone tools have been found in and around Singapore since the late 19th century. Much about them remains a mystery.
War
In Their Own Voices: Preparing for War in Singapore
Before the fall of Singapore in 1942, people stocked up on food, built air raid shelters and volunteered in civil defence units.
War
In Their Own Voices: Preparing for War in Singapore
Before the fall of Singapore in 1942, people stocked up on food, built air raid shelters and volunteered in civil defence units.
War
In Their Own Voices: Preparing for War in Singapore
Before the fall of Singapore in 1942, people stocked up on food, built air raid shelters and volunteered in civil defence units.
Film and Photography
Repairing and Restoring Singapore's Reel Heritage
The Asian Film Archive has been restoring old classics since 2014.
Film and Photography
Repairing and Restoring Singapore's Reel Heritage
The Asian Film Archive has been restoring old classics since 2014.
Film and Photography
Repairing and Restoring Singapore's Reel Heritage
The Asian Film Archive has been restoring old classics since 2014.
Culture
Maiden Lim and Her Sisters: Taoist Folk Goddesses of S'pore
The local Taoist pantheon includes goddesses only found in Singapore, such as Lin Guniang, Lei Niangniang and Huang Guniang.
Culture
Maiden Lim and Her Sisters: Taoist Folk Goddesses of S'pore
The local Taoist pantheon includes goddesses only found in Singapore, such as Lin Guniang, Lei Niangniang and Huang Guniang.
Culture
Maiden Lim and Her Sisters: Taoist Folk Goddesses of S'pore
The local Taoist pantheon includes goddesses only found in Singapore, such as Lin Guniang, Lei Niangniang and Huang Guniang.
Places
The Origin Stories of Keramat Kusu
Pilgrimages to the keramat on Kusu Island have been going on since the mid-19th century.
Places
The Origin Stories of Keramat Kusu
Pilgrimages to the keramat on Kusu Island have been going on since the mid-19th century.
Places
The Origin Stories of Keramat Kusu
Pilgrimages to the keramat on Kusu Island have been going on since the mid-19th century.
Places
“Book City” in Two Streets: Postwar Chinese Bookstore Scene
Some Chinese bookstores in Singapore have managed to survive despite the challenges of the digital age and the decline in Chinese readers.
Places
“Book City” in Two Streets: Postwar Chinese Bookstore Scene
Some Chinese bookstores in Singapore have managed to survive despite the challenges of the digital age and the decline in Chinese readers.
Places
“Book City” in Two Streets: Postwar Chinese Bookstore Scene
Some Chinese bookstores in Singapore have managed to survive despite the challenges of the digital age and the decline in Chinese readers.
Nature
A Voice for the Wild
A gentle giant with a larger than life personality, Subaraj Rajathurai helped to save Singapore’s green spaces.
Nature
A Voice for the Wild
A gentle giant with a larger than life personality, Subaraj Rajathurai helped to save Singapore’s green spaces.
Nature
A Voice for the Wild
A gentle giant with a larger than life personality, Subaraj Rajathurai helped to save Singapore’s green spaces.
culture
Rituals behind Firewalking
More than just the firewalking festival, Theemithi has a cycle of rituals that involves the re-enactment of events from the Mahabharatam over several months.
culture
Rituals behind Firewalking
More than just the firewalking festival, Theemithi has a cycle of rituals that involves the re-enactment of events from the Mahabharatam over several months.
culture
Rituals behind Firewalking
More than just the firewalking festival, Theemithi has a cycle of rituals that involves the re-enactment of events from the Mahabharatam over several months.
war
Cold War Rivalries in Singapore in the 1940s and 1950s
In the post-World War II period, Singapore was a battleground for ideological competition between the Soviet Union and China, and the US and UK.
war
Cold War Rivalries in Singapore in the 1940s and 1950s
In the post-World War II period, Singapore was a battleground for ideological competition between the Soviet Union and China, and the US and UK.
war
Cold War Rivalries in Singapore in the 1940s and 1950s
In the post-World War II period, Singapore was a battleground for ideological competition between the Soviet Union and China, and the US and UK.
People
Loke Wan Tho: The Man Who Built Cathay
While best known as a giant in the movie business in Malaya, Loke Wan Tho was also passionate about bird photography and the arts
People
Loke Wan Tho: The Man Who Built Cathay
While best known as a giant in the movie business in Malaya, Loke Wan Tho was also passionate about bird photography and the arts
People
Loke Wan Tho: The Man Who Built Cathay
While best known as a giant in the movie business in Malaya, Loke Wan Tho was also passionate about bird photography and the arts
Culture
The Divine Lance: Thaipusam and Murugan Worship in Singapore
Thaipusam speaks of a migratory community that carries its deep-rooted cultural tradition wherever its people go.
Culture
The Divine Lance: Thaipusam and Murugan Worship in Singapore
Thaipusam speaks of a migratory community that carries its deep-rooted cultural tradition wherever its people go.
Culture
The Divine Lance: Thaipusam and Murugan Worship in Singapore
Thaipusam speaks of a migratory community that carries its deep-rooted cultural tradition wherever its people go.
places
From Sarong Island with Love
Before there was Sentosa, there was Sarong Island.
places
From Sarong Island with Love
Before there was Sentosa, there was Sarong Island.
places
From Sarong Island with Love
Before there was Sentosa, there was Sarong Island.
Governance
The Making of the Monetary Authority of Singapore
While the Monetary Authority of Singapore was established in 1971, it only became a full-fledged central bank some 30 years later.
Governance
The Making of the Monetary Authority of Singapore
While the Monetary Authority of Singapore was established in 1971, it only became a full-fledged central bank some 30 years later.
Governance
The Making of the Monetary Authority of Singapore
While the Monetary Authority of Singapore was established in 1971, it only became a full-fledged central bank some 30 years later.
Governance
The Early Days of Family Planning in Singapore
Singapore’s family planning programme did not start with the “Stop at Two” policy in 1972, but goes back even earlier to 1949.
Governance
The Early Days of Family Planning in Singapore
Singapore’s family planning programme did not start with the “Stop at Two” policy in 1972, but goes back even earlier to 1949.
Governance
The Early Days of Family Planning in Singapore
Singapore’s family planning programme did not start with the “Stop at Two” policy in 1972, but goes back even earlier to 1949.
Places and Buildings
Union Book Stands Tall At 70
Located in Bras Basah Complex, the Chinese bookstore has played an important role in the development of the Chinese literary scene.
Places and Buildings
Union Book Stands Tall At 70
Located in Bras Basah Complex, the Chinese bookstore has played an important role in the development of the Chinese literary scene.
Places and Buildings
Union Book Stands Tall At 70
Located in Bras Basah Complex, the Chinese bookstore has played an important role in the development of the Chinese literary scene.
nature
Flower Power: Singapore’s Orchid Diplomacy
When Queen Elizabeth II visited Singapore in 1972, the orchid Dendrobium Elizabeth was named in her honour.
nature
Flower Power: Singapore’s Orchid Diplomacy
When Queen Elizabeth II visited Singapore in 1972, the orchid Dendrobium Elizabeth was named in her honour.
nature
Flower Power: Singapore’s Orchid Diplomacy
When Queen Elizabeth II visited Singapore in 1972, the orchid Dendrobium Elizabeth was named in her honour.
War
A Royal Wedding Gone Wrong
Celebrations during a royal wedding in Tanjung Pinang in 1819 led to a terrible misunderstanding that would change the course of history in Riau and Singapore.
War
A Royal Wedding Gone Wrong
Celebrations during a royal wedding in Tanjung Pinang in 1819 led to a terrible misunderstanding that would change the course of history in Riau and Singapore.
War
A Royal Wedding Gone Wrong
Celebrations during a royal wedding in Tanjung Pinang in 1819 led to a terrible misunderstanding that would change the course of history in Riau and Singapore.
war
Red Terror
The 1970s saw communist bombings, assassination plots and covert information wars.
war
Red Terror
The 1970s saw communist bombings, assassination plots and covert information wars.
war
Red Terror
The 1970s saw communist bombings, assassination plots and covert information wars.
Places
Johor at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
The story of how Johor ended up at the Chicago World’s Fair is an unexpected twist in Malaya’s colonial past.
Places
Johor at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
The story of how Johor ended up at the Chicago World’s Fair is an unexpected twist in Malaya’s colonial past.
Places
Johor at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
The story of how Johor ended up at the Chicago World’s Fair is an unexpected twist in Malaya’s colonial past.
places and buildings
Key Milestones in the History of Cathay Cinema
The closing of Cathay cinema at Handy Road, one of Singapore’s oldest cinemas, marks the end of an era.
places and buildings
Key Milestones in the History of Cathay Cinema
The closing of Cathay cinema at Handy Road, one of Singapore’s oldest cinemas, marks the end of an era.
places and buildings
Key Milestones in the History of Cathay Cinema
The closing of Cathay cinema at Handy Road, one of Singapore’s oldest cinemas, marks the end of an era.
Food
Chinese Vegetarian Restaurants
Chinese Buddhist women set up popular vegetarian restaurants in the 1940s and '50s that met the needs of local Buddhists and also helped promote vegetarianism.
Food
Chinese Vegetarian Restaurants
Chinese Buddhist women set up popular vegetarian restaurants in the 1940s and '50s that met the needs of local Buddhists and also helped promote vegetarianism.
Food
Chinese Vegetarian Restaurants
Chinese Buddhist women set up popular vegetarian restaurants in the 1940s and '50s that met the needs of local Buddhists and also helped promote vegetarianism.
war
日本占领时期的新加坡华社
The National Library's collection has items from the Chinese community relating to the Japanese Occupation of Singapore.
war
日本占领时期的新加坡华社
The National Library's collection has items from the Chinese community relating to the Japanese Occupation of Singapore.
war
日本占领时期的新加坡华社
The National Library's collection has items from the Chinese community relating to the Japanese Occupation of Singapore.
local icons
A Great Way to Fly
Established in 1972, Singapore Airlines is known for its impeccable service standards and luxurious in-flight experiences.
local icons
A Great Way to Fly
Established in 1972, Singapore Airlines is known for its impeccable service standards and luxurious in-flight experiences.
local icons
A Great Way to Fly
Established in 1972, Singapore Airlines is known for its impeccable service standards and luxurious in-flight experiences.
Places
Manmade Tunnels and Caverns Underground in the City State
Singapore has been burrowing underground since the 19th century, but it was only after Independence that serious efforts were made to use subterranean space.
Places
Manmade Tunnels and Caverns Underground in the City State
Singapore has been burrowing underground since the 19th century, but it was only after Independence that serious efforts were made to use subterranean space.
Places
Manmade Tunnels and Caverns Underground in the City State
Singapore has been burrowing underground since the 19th century, but it was only after Independence that serious efforts were made to use subterranean space.
Places
A History of Sennett Estate
It was once Singapore’s largest planned housing development and saw action during Konfrontasi in the 1960s.
Places
A History of Sennett Estate
It was once Singapore’s largest planned housing development and saw action during Konfrontasi in the 1960s.
Places
A History of Sennett Estate
It was once Singapore’s largest planned housing development and saw action during Konfrontasi in the 1960s.
Photography
Japanese and Chinese Photo Studios in Prewar Singapore
Chinese and Japanese photography studios had to negotiate the politics of race, class and clan in the early 20th century.
Photography
Japanese and Chinese Photo Studios in Prewar Singapore
Chinese and Japanese photography studios had to negotiate the politics of race, class and clan in the early 20th century.
Photography
Japanese and Chinese Photo Studios in Prewar Singapore
Chinese and Japanese photography studios had to negotiate the politics of race, class and clan in the early 20th century.
Video: stories from biblioasia
Into the Night
Cabaret dancers like Rose Chan were famous. But what were their lives really like?
Video: stories from biblioasia
Into the Night
Cabaret dancers like Rose Chan were famous. But what were their lives really like?
Video: stories from biblioasia
Into the Night
Cabaret dancers like Rose Chan were famous. But what were their lives really like?
places
The Story of Singapore’s Changing Wet Markets
Wet markets have existed in Singapore since 1825. Zoe Yeo looks at how these markets have changed over time.
places
The Story of Singapore’s Changing Wet Markets
Wet markets have existed in Singapore since 1825. Zoe Yeo looks at how these markets have changed over time.
places
The Story of Singapore’s Changing Wet Markets
Wet markets have existed in Singapore since 1825. Zoe Yeo looks at how these markets have changed over time.
Video: Stories from BiblioAsia
The Poet and the Night Train
He writes Singapore’s first book-length poem, then vanishes from history. Discover how the mystery of the missing poet was solved.
Video: Stories from BiblioAsia
The Poet and the Night Train
He writes Singapore’s first book-length poem, then vanishes from history. Discover how the mystery of the missing poet was solved.
Video: Stories from BiblioAsia
The Poet and the Night Train
He writes Singapore’s first book-length poem, then vanishes from history. Discover how the mystery of the missing poet was solved.