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2008
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While Singapore is famous for reclaiming land from the sea, did you know that we have also lost islands from the main island as well? Specifically, from our very own Singapore River. While looking at some old stamps, laokokok discovers that there once was an island that stood just at the mouth of the Singapore River… or was it?
Follow laokokok as he uncovers the mystery for us, with a little expert help in the Lost Islands of the Singapore River.
Tags: Singapore River, lost island
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