Our People

Singapore is diversity personified. The city state is a melting pot of races, cultures and religions co-existing in harmony.

The current resident population of almost 3.7 million is made up of 75% Chinese, 13% Malays, 9% Indians and 3% Eurasians and people of other descent.

Singapore began as a fishing village inhabited by Malay fishermen. The arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles transformed the sleepy little village into a thriving trading port of activity.

This attracted a large number of migrants and merchants from China, the Malay Peninsula, India, Indonesia and the Middle East who came seeking a better life for themselves and their families.

Today, this diverse group of people has come to call Singapore their home. They have come together to forge a national identity, yet at the same time, retain their own cultural identity.