Well I think you should know a little more than just a statue.  Yeah, a statue of the FOUNDER OF SINGAPORE.:D     But the Singaporeans made Singapore what it is today, and to not give credit where credit is due, is despicable.   No, not really. The FACT is...Singapore would be NOTHING but a sleepy little, backwards, uncivilized fishing village if it had not been for White Europeans. NOTHING like it is today.:) 100% truth!        Yes Sir Standford Raffles   Stamford.    established Singapore as an important port for trading. Singaporeans made Singapore what it is today.   No. Without the White man Singapore would be a tiny, backwater little fishing village today.:) TRUTH!