Early Singapura · 14th–18th centuries
The Orang Laut
The role of the "Sea People" in the history and security of Singapura.
Key Questions
- 1Who were the Orang Laut and what was their way of life?
- 2How did the Orang Laut support the Malay rulers?
- 3Why were they crucial to the success of regional ports?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: The Orang Laut and Maritime Communities - S1
Level: Secondary 1
Subject: History
Unit: Early Singapura
Period: 14th–18th centuries
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