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In 1819, Singapore was just a small island with little global importance.
So why did Britain choose it?
We show you how Sir Stamford Raffles identified Singapore as a strategic location, how the British secured control, and why this decision would go on to reshape Southeast Asia.
From trade routes to colonial rivalry, this is the story of how Singapore was chosen — and how it all began.
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