River Run

Way before Stamford Raffles was even born, much less a 'sir', there was Sang Nila Utama, who chanced upon the Singapore River and saw a 'strange beast with a red body, black head, and a white breast' at its mouth. It was later assumed to be a lion, hence the name Singapura.

But this river was not limited to being the star of a charming parable. Once Raffles came into the picture, it would soon become the lifebloo…