Tag: history

• Singapore Before 1819: Malay and Javanese Kingdoms, The Forbidden Hill and more

  

  Before it was called Singapore, this island bore many names. Temasek, Pulau Ujong, and Singapura were among some of the names that were used to refer to the island. These names, found in early records and oral traditions, reflect a long and layered history that predates British colonisation by many centuries. Yet, many today are…

  The Indigenous Narrative

  November 7, 2025

  the indigenous narrative

  ASEAN, history, indigenous people, Sang Nila Utama, singapore, Singapore history, southeast asia

• Before There Was Singapore, There Was Us: The Indigenous Malays of the Island

  

  When a TikTok user with the username “joeiboaz” began her video with the question, “Did you know Singapore has indigenous people?” , the comments section lit up with surprise. For some, it was a revelation. For others – especially Malays – it was a strange feeling. How could something so fundamental to our identity be…

  The Indigenous Narrative

  November 5, 2025

  the indigenous narrative

  ASEAN, asia, culture, history, indigenous people, malays, nusantara, singpaore, travel

• Echoes of The Indigenous Narrative: Our Story Begins Here

  

  For centuries, the voices of Southeast Asia’s first peoples have echoed through its forests, islands, and seas, yet their stories remain unheard. The Indigenous Narrative was created to change that. Southeast Asia is a region overflowing with diversity, heritage, and culture. From its mist-covered highlands to its vast archipelagos, this land has always been home…

  The Indigenous Narrative

  November 3, 2025

  the indigenous narrative

  ASEAN, culture, heritage, history, indigenous, indigenous people, Indonesia, Malaysia, singapore, southeast asia, Thailand, the indigenous narrative, travel, writing