District 1 to 8 Updates
Spottiswoode 18, former Dragon Mansion
One of the best plot of land in District 2
Spottiswoode, Spottiswoode 18 an iconic 45 Storey development. Limited
units available now. Call us soon before all units are sold.
Ascentia Sky @ Alexandra - Must See
All looking for a Good Project, here we
have Ascentia Sky. This must see project is a 45 storey majestic
development with outstanding view. Good size 3, 4 bedrooms & Penthouses
still available. Comes with interest Absorption and Stamp duty
absorption. Call now to enquire.
Lumiere at Shenton way just TOP
Looking for a TOP project with good
investment returns? Look no more, check out Lumiere at Shenton Way by BS
Capital. Iconic 45 storey development that is build for DUAL Usage: as
office or home. Great potential for investment and rental. Call us now
for viewing.
The Foresta @ Mount Faber - Very HOT Project, Investors Pick
Long waiting for a West Coast project? Now
its coming, it is even better than all previous. The Foresta @ Mount
Faber in
Wishart Road with 141 Residential is launching soon. Excellent location
just 5 mins to telok Blangah MRT and 10 mins walk to Vivo City. This
project is sure hot grabs. Register your interest today.
District 9 Updates
Grange Infinite on sale- Just TOP
Premium high quality, high end project just
behind Takashimaya Shopping Mall. Outstanding district 9 location that
is great for luxurious own stay or investment. Superior quality finishes
that is uncomparable. Call us to view actual units today.
The VERV Preview
The VERV at River Valley, an exclusive 26 units development is previewing
very soon. Get ready to see high end finishes and fittings in rare spacious
2 bedroom and 2+Study sizes. All units even comes with Private Lift access.
To catch the preview, call us @ 6100 8090 to arrange
The Peak @ Carinhill
The Peak @ Cairnhill, an excellent centralise location just mins to Orchard,
Novena and Newton. High Quality finishes and affordable price. Rare size
development makes The Peak @ Cairnhill the top investment choice for all
investors. Call now for appointments
Oxley Edge Preview
Oxley Edge, latest development by famous Oxley group. Located along River
Valley Road, just 5 mins to future River Valley MRT, Orchard, Clarke Quay
and CBD. Excellent Location for a Great investment.
To catch the preview, call us @ 6100 8090 to arrange
District 10 Updates
Stevens Suites Preview Now
A rare location with very few new launches. Stevens Suites is located in
Prime District 10 along Stevens Road. Consist of only exclusive 32 units
from 1+study to 3 bedrooms and penthouses. Excellent project that calls
for high rental yield and capital returns. Units moving fast. Call us for appointment now.
LOFT @ Nathan, good investment
All Investors, Check out Loft @ Nathan in River Valley Road,. Excellent
development with 121 units of residential and 26 units of commercial.
Its is definitely a good project to invest in with prices only fr0m
$8xxk up. Call us now for a special preview of this project.
District 11 Updates
Copthorne Orchird Redevelopment
Excellent sales at
The Glyndebourne. Only few units left for this masterpiece by CDL. So if
y ou are keen, act fast to secure a unit. You will never be disappointed
with this prestigious project. Call now!
10 Shelford @ Shelford Launching
Top Investment Pick not to be missed. 10
Shelford consist of exclusive 69 units of 1 bedroom and Penthouses. Project
protrays a lifestyle, chic and lively lifestyle in this quiet residential
enclave. Good tendency rate. Prices at only $8xxk. Call us now for appointments.
Don't Miss!
District 12 Updates
SkySuites 17 @ Balestier units
moving very Fast
SkySuites 17 @ Balestier, one of the fastest moving project now. Great
potential for capital growth once Zhong San Park is ready. Investors,
don't wait, this is an opportunity not to be missed. left with limited 2
and 3 bedrooms now!
Suites @ Topas last 3 Penthouse
left
If you are looking for a good project that is beautiful, low quantum and
great for investment, then Suites @ Topas is the choice. Excellent city
fringe location with beautiful facade and landscaping. A good project to
embark on. Left with only 3 penthouses. So act Fast. Call us Today.
District 14 Updates
Vacanza @ East Coming
All Kembagan Lovers, Vacanza @ East will be previewing tentatively on
the 28th Sep. This 463 units freehold full condominium development
consist of 1 - 4 bedrooms and penthouse. Prices starts from only $5xxk.
If keen please call us for a Pre Launch Presentation today.
Royce Residences @ Geylang - Great
affordable low quantum from 450k
One of the highest potential development with the most affordable price
now. Royce Residence is a 40 unit development just mins drive to the
city. Great location with lots of food amenities. Prices from only 450k
and comes with stamp duty absorbption. Call to View now.
Oxley BizHub @ Ubi Road 1
Top development in UBI, Oxley BizHub, a new concept industrial
development consist of 728 units of warehouses and production units.
Great business investment not to be missed. High Potential property once Paya Lebar Business hub is up. Great
Rental demand. Call us for Viewing NOW.
District 15 Updates
Tivoli Grande @ Koon Seng Road
Call us now, hot project Tivoli Grande on preview now. Tivoli Grande a
82 units condo development is the gem to be in Koon Seng area. A good
development with excellent quality finishes and well planned layouts.
Definitely a good buy. Call us now to enquire and Booking!
Vibes @ East Coast
Excellent Good Project in the mids of all famous Food Eateries and in
the heart of the East. Freehold development with 1, 1+Study and 2
bedroom layout with Commercial Shops. Great Investment and near Tao Nan
Primary School. Register NOW!
Questa @ Dunman Road, Good
Development
Another great project by Hoi Hup Realty. 140 freehold units in the mids
of Dunman Road. Great Investment and near Tanjong Katong Girl's School
and Secondary School. Excellent District 15 location. Left with Limited
2 bedroom units. Dun Miss. Call us NOW!
38 iSuites @ Ipoh Lane, units
moving fast
38 iSuites, a 120 units lifestyle development located at Ipoh lane,
close to future Paya Lebar Business Hub. Comprises of 1+Study, 2,
2+Study and Penthouse units. Great peaceful location with loads of
amenities around the vicinity. Call for viewing NOW!
District 18 to 28 Updates
NV Residences @ Pasir Ris by CDL
Another of CDL hugh development. NV Residences consist of 642 units on a
328,000 sqft of land. Consist of 1-4 bedroom and penthouses. Beautiful
nice project near MRT. Prices for 2 bedroom starts only from $6xxk. Call
us to get the
most attractive price.
Poets Villas @ Tegora Ave on
Preview
Looking for a Cluster housing, Poets Villas a new 40 units modern
cluster development is set to launch early next year. Located in Yio Chu
Kang, its location is quiet and green. Every unit is spacious and comes
with their own lift. Register now for update on this new launch.
H2O Residences @ Seng Kang by CDL
CDL embarks on another landmark development. H2O Residences will be
located at the junction of Fernvale Link and Seng Kang West Ave. A
beautiful development consisting for 475 units from 1 to 4 bedrooms.
Register your interest now and get updates on this project.
Hedges Park @ Flora Drive on
Preview
Hong Leong latest collection development, Hedges Park @ Flora Drive
consist of 501 units of Resort style units. Full Condominium with lots
of facilities for your family and friends. Prices from just $4xxk for
its one bedroom. Call us now to enquire.
Terrasse @ Hougang Ave 2 Launch
Kovan Lover take note, MCL Land developed Terrasse is coming. Terrasse a
magnificent development of 414 units sitting on massive land. Consist of
16 lifestyle blocks of 5 storey , it comprises of 1-4 bedrooms and
Penthouse. Very beautiful development set to sell at very affordable
prices. Call us for presentation today.
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Summary of Singapore History The history of Singapore began as early as the 3rd Century when a Chinese account described the island at the tip of the Malay peninsula. Singapore rose in importance during the 14th century under the rule of Srivijayan prince Parameswara and became an important port until it was destroyed by Portuguese raiders in 1613. The modern history of Singapore began in 1819 when Englishman Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles established a British port on the island. Under British colonial rule, it grew in importance as a centre for both the India-China trade and the entrepôt trade in Southeast Asia, rapidly becoming a major port city During World War II, Singapore was conquered and occupied by the Japanese Empire from 1942 to 1945. When the war ended, Singapore reverted to British control, with increasing levels of self-government being granted, culminating in Singapore's merger with the Federation of Malaya to form Malaysia in 1963. However, social unrest and disputes between Singapore's ruling People's Action Party and Malaysia's Alliance Party resulted in Singapore's expulsion from Malaysia. Singapore became an independent republic on 9 August 1965. Facing severe unemployment and a housing crisis, Singapore embarked on a modernisation programme that focused on establishing a manufacturing industry, developing large public housing estates and investing heavily on public education. Since independence, Singapore's economy has grown by an average of nine percent each year. By the 1990s, the country has become one of the world's most prosperous nations, with a highly-developed free market economy, strong international trading links, and the highest per capita gross domestic product in Asia outside of Japan. The Ancient Singapore The earliest written record of Singapore was a Chinese account from the third century, describing the island of Pu Luo Chung (蒲罗中). This itself is transliterated from the Malay name "Pulau Ujong", or "island at the end" (of the Malay peninsula). The quasi-mythological Sejarah Melayu (Malay Annals) contains a tale of a prince of Srivijaya, Sri Tri Buana (also known as Sang Nila Utama), who landed on the island during the 13th century. When he saw a strange creature, which he mistakenly thought was a lion, the prince took this as an auspicious sign and founded a settlement called Singapura, which means "Lion City" in Sanskrit. In 1320, the Mongol Empire sent a trade mission to a place called Long Ya Men (or Dragon's Tooth Strait), which is believed to be Keppel Harbour, at the southern part of the island. The Chinese traveler Wang Dayuan, visiting the island around 1330, described a small settlement called Dan Ma Xi (淡马锡, from Malay Tamasik) with Malay and Chinese residents. The Nagarakretagama, a Javanese epic poem written in 1365, also referred to a settlement on the island called Temasek (Sea Town). Recent excavations in Fort Canning found evidences indicating that Singapore was an important port in the 14th century. In the 1390s, Srivijayan prince Parameswara fled to Temasek after being deposed by the Majapahit Empire. He ruled the island for several years, before being forced to Melaka where he founded the Sultanate of Malacca. Singapore became an important trading port of the Malacca Sultanate and later the Sultanate of Johor. In 1613, Portuguese raiders burnt down the settlement at the mouth of Singapore River and the island sank into obscurity. The Founding of Modern Singapore Between the 16th and 19th centuries, the Malay archipelago was gradually taken over by the European colonial powers, beginning with the arrival of the Portuguese at Malacca in 1509. The early dominance of the Portuguese was challenged during the 17th century by the Dutch, who came to control most of the ports in the region. The Dutch established a monopoly over trade within the archipelago, particularly in spices, then the region's most important product. Other colonial powers, including the British, were limited to a relatively minor presence.
Singapore from 1965- 1979 After gaining independence abruptly, the future of Singapore was filled with uncertainties. The Konfrontasi was on-going and conservative UMNO faction strongly opposed the separation; Singapore faced the danger of being attacked by Indonesian military or forcibly re-absorbed into the Malaysia Federation in unfavourable terms. Singapore immediately sought international recognition of its sovereignty. Singapore joined the United Nations on 21 September 1965 and the Commonwealth in October that year. Foreign minister Sinnathamby Rajaratnam headed a new foreign service and helped asserting Singapore's independence and establishing diplomatic relations with other countries. Singapore later co-founded the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on 8 August 1967 and was admitted into the Non-Aligned Movement in 1970. As a small island nation, Singapore was seen as inadequate to be a viable country and much of the international media was skeptical of prospects for Singapore's survival. Besides the issue of sovereignty, the pressing problems were unemployment, housing, education, and the lack of natural resources and land. Unemployment rate was ranging between 10-12% threatening to trigger civil unrest.
British troops had remained in Singapore following its independence, but in 1968, London announced its decision to withdraw the forces by 1971. Singapore set out to build its military, called the Singapore Armed Forces, and a national service programme was introduced in 1967. Singapore from 1980 - 1890s
The political situation in Singapore was stable and dominated by the People's Action Party which had a 15-year monopoly in parliament during 1966 to 1981, winning all seats in elections during that period. The PAP rule is termed authoritarian by some activists and opposition politicians who see the strict regulation of political and media activities by the government as an infringement on political rights. The conviction of opposition politician Chee Soon Juan for illegal protests and the defamation lawsuits against J. B. Jeyaretnam have been cited by the opposition parties as examples of such authoritarianism. The lack of separation of powers between the court system and the government led to further accusations by the opposition parties of miscarriage of justice.
In 1990, Lee Kuan Yew passed the leadership rein to successor Goh Chok Tong who became the second prime minister of Singapore. Goh presented a more open and consultative style of leadership as the country continued to modernise. In 1997, Singapore experienced the effect of the Asian financial crisis and tough measures, such as cuts in the CPF contribution, were implemented. Singapore 2000 till Present In the early years of 2000s, Singapore went through some of its most serious post-independence crises, including the SARS outbreak in 2003 and the threat of terrorism. In December 2001, a plot to bomb embassies and other infrastructure in Singapore was uncovered[50] and as many as 36 members of the militant Islamic group Jemaah Islamiyah were arrested under the Internal Security Act. Major counter-terrorism measures were put in place to detect and prevent potential terrorism acts and to minimise damages should they occur. In 2004, Lee Hsien Loong, the eldest son of Lee Kuan Yew, became the third prime minister of Singapore. He introduced several policy changes, including the reduction of national service duration from two and a half years to two years, and the legalisation of casino gambling. The general election of 2006 was a landmark election because of the prominent use of the internet and blogging to cover and comment on the election, circumventing the official media. The PAP returned to power, winning 82 of the 84 parliamentary seats and 66% of the votes.
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