"It was previously a fishing village, the site of a military installation with artillery batteries and a prisoner-of-war camp during the Japanese Occupation (1942???1945).1 Developed as a resort from the 1970s, Sentosa now features attractions such as theme parks and a casino, as well as hotels and residences.2 Early history and background Sentosa was historically known as Pulau Blakang Mati, a nam" . . . . .