The Lost Istanas, did you know there were over 20 of them in Singapore? | History Mysteries EP6

Adrian discovers that contrary to public belief, there are more than just one Istana in Singapore. In fact, there are more than 20! So where are or were these istanas located? Why were there so many? And what actually makes an istana an istana?

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[daisybb]

Funny how the real history of Singapore was left to be forgotten and not taught to the schools is Spore. Its very sad. Poor kids in Spore have always thought that before Raffles arrived, Spore's only inhabitants were Orang Lauts and was a meer fishing village. Such rich history left to be forgotten. What a shame, very sad 😔. Thank you for this wonderful video 👍

[wakkinem]

We dont believe in what Raffles said and what they taught us in schools with British textbooks and the whole colonial ideology. Singapura was already a thriving port since Sang Nila Utama but Raffles cheated the Malays when he wanted to take over the island.

[jameslim]

Malays will always be recognized as the original natives of this land call Singapura and all races that made up Singapore will contribute and share the space we call home and prosper together as one.

[visuallin]

The reason we are not taught this in History class is because this is deemed by the powers that be that this is only Malay history. When in fact this is also Singapore's rich history. A history all Singaporeans should be proud off irregardless of ethnicity.

[yuntingtan]

It’s sad that such local heritage is not covered in Singapore’s education syllabus. We learn so much of the heritage of our archipelagos in Malaysia, including Singapore’s founding stories and the British rule :) hope Sarafian continues his research!!

[azharkhamis]

Singapura was not a sleepy fishing village then. It had a thriving port. That was what Raffles came for.

[datozuraidah]

Thank you Adrian Pang and Sarafian Salleh. Very informative indeed. It speaks volumes of the history and historical data and facts that should be preserved and studied by not just by Singaporeans and Malaysians, but also Indonesians as the history involved the Malay-Riau Archipelago history. There are lessons to be learnt from history, but what is most remarkable is when there are efforts to unearth them. Most thankful to the team for doing this episode. All the best! Stay safe. God Bless.

[razmanrazak]

As a royal member of Negri Sembilan (Malaysia), it's very sad for me to watch this video. Singapore was once ruled by a Sultan under the governance of Johor-Riau Sultanate. May Allah bless and protect the descendants of Sultan Hussein there in Singapore.

[gypseeman]

This should be taught in our schools.
A true Singapore Heritage
Surprised that it took Adrian to show us this hidden past.
Its sad that many Singaporeans are not aware of our local history.
Thanks to all involved. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[KnocknockCraftworks]

I’m proud to had spent my childhood on the property of Istana Woodneuk. 12 years of my childhood.(I’m in my early 30s) The Istana was somewhat like a playground for my siblings and I. It started with my late grandfather who was the caretaker of the land. We had aunts and uncles living on that land too before they slowly moved out with their families. Really miss those times.

[blinderlane]

Dulu den duduk kek kuartes KTM kat Tg Pagar.. Selalu solat jumaat kat masjid johor.. Skrg den umo dh 40..tgk video ni ingat balik zaman kecik den

[sngjoolian]

Thank you for being a good host Wow! We learnt a lot of the History of Istana.Much appreciated.

[Zero_dgf]

Love MediaCorp for open eyes on actual history about Singapore.

[anwar-scarface]

That line drop in the end "Singapore was already thriving and not a sleepy fishing village as someone said" 🤫

[zafirzainal]

Poor Adrian Pang always have to carry that bag around.

[taetaeya]

This series is good!!! More Can do about Old Changi Hospital, Songs sisters house, Sultan Mosque, Sisters’ island, Christmas Island, Katong, The Old Airports before Changi?

[yazeedsaid]

Thanks Sarafian for solving the riddle of Osborne House. I think the local historians tried but couldn't, or may not have been bothered to do something which they think is trivial. What more the authorities, who would rather perpetuate the 'sleepy fishing village/ swamps and mudflats' myth.

[mugen]

I always wondered what that ruins in kallang was. Thank you sarafian for your work on digging up singapore forgotten histories.

[djrowena.]

Back then Sultans played an important role 👏 So thrilled to learn about this, it's so interesting and meaningful history of Sg. Happy to be seeing familiar words & istana with states of Malaysia 🇲🇾 too.

[ShafiqArifin]

Joined Sarafian for his tours in Singapore. Indeed a very knowledgeable gentleman!