Speare Morgan and The Mysterious Penglipur Lara


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It's the end of term holidays and Grandma has agreed to house sit for her friend. She is joined by Irwan, Intan and Speare Morgan. This is no ordinary house, but a mansion built long ago by a wealthy merchant with a colourful life. One night, a family friend drops by. He was once a Penglipur Lara, a storyteller. That evening after dinner, he entertains them by telling the story of a mysterious disappearance from within a hidden room in the mansion, which was sealed and forgotten after a tragic event. Unknown to them, the room hides a bigger secret, one that is linked to the past and a common enemy. Digging deeper into each clue, they uncover the true identity of the Shadow Demon and are shocked when Grand Uncle Dragalileo informs them that the Kingdom of Flames is under threat by a new enemy. With the approaching of the eclipse, they have one last chance to save the very one that had tried to kill them.







Journal of the Straits Branch


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Notes and Queries


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Ah Ku and Karayuki-san


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Among the groups of workers whose labour built Singapore in the 20th century were women who travelled from China and Japan to work in Singapore as prostitutes. This study explores the trade in women and children in Asia, and looks at the daily lives of prostitutes in the colonial city.




Between Two Oceans


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The difference between fact and fiction in Singapore's fascinating military past."




Malay Beliefs


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Militant Islam in Southeast Asia


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Zachary Abuza has traveled to most of the hot spots of Islamic militancy in Southeast Asia. Drawing on this intensive on-the-ground investigation, he explains the growing--and increasingly violent--Islamic political consciousness in Southeast Asia.




Journal of the Department of Letters


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Contains contributions on various subjects, notably India, Buddhism, ancient chronology, etc.




Joining the Caravan?


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