NParks defends Fort Canning heritage project

It sets record straight about two historical gardens after heritage group's online criticism

The Sang Nila Utama Garden at Fort Canning Park, named for the Palembang prince, is a re-creation of South-east Asian gardens of the 14th century. PHOTO: ST FILE
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The Majapahit empire was based in eastern Java between the 13th and 16th centuries.

Social media users, in responding to Urban Explorers' post, questioned whether NParks had conducted proper research.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on June 30, 2019, with the headline NParks defends Fort Canning heritage project. Subscribe