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Hundreds of years ago there lived Sang Nila Utama, the King of Srivijaya. One day, accompanied by several bodyguards loyal, King went sailing. On the way hurricanes come. The guards suggested that the King out of it.



"Your Majesty, it is dangerous to continue the journey at a time like this. We better stop once to a safe place. If I not mistaken, the closest place from here is Tumasik Island. Why do not we go there while waiting for the state of calm, "said the captain.



King agrees. Their boat was docked to the Island Tumasik.



After landing, the King left the ship and look around the island. When the tour was suddenly flashed an animal is not far from it. The king was surprised and amazed. The animal was so big, golden, and looks dashing.



"creature is it?"



"If I am not mistaken, the people call it a lion, your honor," replied one of his bodyguards.



"What?"



"Lions."



King then asked for information about biantang lebh the first time he saw it. With the full attention of the King mendengarkana explanation bodyguard.



"Then, we give the name of this place in Singapore. Meaning: Lion City ".



Since then the city was named Singapore.