DAY 37 "HISTORY OF SINGAPORE" '80DAYS' Series with Paul G Roberts

It's Day 37 and Roberts arrives in the island country of Singapore.

Singapore is a small island city-state located in Southeast Asia. Despite its small size, Singapore has a rich and complex history that spans over several centuries. The island has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and its strategic location has made it a valuable trading port for centuries. In this essay, we will explore the history of Singapore, from its early settlement to its modern-day status as a global financial hub.
Archaeological evidence suggests that Singapore was inhabited as early as the 3rd century AD. The indigenous people of Singapore were known as the Orang Laut, or "Sea People," who lived off fishing and trading with the neighboring regions. In the 14th century, Singapore was part of the Srivijayan empire, a maritime empire that controlled much of Southeast Asia.

In the early 19th century, Singapore was a small fishing village with a population of only a few hundred people. However, the island's strategic location at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula made it an ideal trading port. The British East India Company recognized the potential of Singapore as a trading hub and established a settlement on the island in 1819. Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore, signed a treaty with the local Malay ruler and established a trading post on the island.

Under British colonial rule, Singapore underwent rapid development. The British invested heavily in infrastructure, building roads, bridges, and other public works. The city also became a center for trade and commerce, attracting merchants and traders from all over the world. The population of Singapore grew rapidly, with migrants from China, India, and other parts of Southeast Asia coming to work and trade.
Singapore's growth was interrupted by the outbreak of World War II. In 1942, the Japanese invaded Singapore and occupied the island for three years. The occupation was brutal, with thousands of civilians killed and many more forced to work as laborers.

After the war, Singapore returned to British colonial rule. However, the island's people began to demand greater political and economic autonomy. In 1959, Singapore held its first general election, and the People's Action Party (PAP), led by Lee Kuan Yew, won a landslide victory. Lee became the first Prime Minister of Singapore and began a program of rapid modernization and economic development.

In 1963, Singapore joined with Malaysia, but the union was short-lived. Tensions between the two countries led to Singapore's separation from Malaysia in 1965. The decision to leave Malaysia was a difficult one, but Lee believed that it was necessary for Singapore's survival. The island was now a small, independent state with no natural resources and a population of only two million people.
Despite its difficult start as an independent nation, Singapore's leaders were determined to make the island a success. Lee Kuan Yew implemented a series of policies aimed at transforming Singapore into a modern, prosperous nation. The government invested heavily in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, and encouraged foreign investment to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

Singapore's economy grew rapidly, fueled by its strategic location, skilled workforce, and business-friendly policies. The government also promoted a culture of efficiency and hard work, and encouraged Singaporeans to save and invest in their country's future. By the 1990s, Singapore had become one of the world's wealthiest nations, with a per capita income that surpassed many much larger nations.
The multi-award winning '80DAYS' Series
In ’80 DAYS’, starting from his home base of Sydney adventurer and Award winning film maker Paul G Roberts, retraces the global footsteps of Phileas Fogg, hero of Jules Verne’s most famous work, “Around the World in 80 Days”, and this time around Roberts does a deep dive on history, art and culture of the cities he visits, and he captures and records his global adventures for a new 80 Episode TV series.

Making an Award winning film is no small feat. Roberts has no less than 16 Best picture wins from major international Film festivals.

Usually it takes a great story, a team of highly skilled artisans. Writers, producers, a great director, editors, actors and usually a pile of money.
And even then it takes a decent amount of luck and a lot of dedication for it to realise the promise it had on paper.
There are a million things that can derail the project.

The degree of difficulty is amplified many times over when it has ambitions to become a series.

But for one person to attempt to all of this solo, is for most experts just insanity.

In this new 80 episode solo Round the World Series, Award winning filmmaker and travel lover Paul G Roberts is the writer, director, producer, star, presenter, camera / sound / lighting / drone cam operator.
EDITED BY SHEKINAH NELWAN

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