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With the promise of a free trade policy, the early colony of Singapore expanded rapidly, attracting merchants, settlers, and immigrant workers from far and wide - including Malays, Chinese, Indians, Arabs, Buginese, Armenians, and Europeans. |
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The personal imprint and vision of Sir Stamford Raffles (as implemented with great help from Major William Farquhar and Resident John Crawfurd) are seen to this day in the town plan layout and enterprising nature of Singapore. |
