This postcard is part of a set acquired by the museum. The collection provides a glimpse into the physical and social landscape of Singapore during the 19th and 20th century which were characterised by European colonialism, the Japanese Occupation, and the post-war years. These postcards also give a glimpse into the type of architecture that was seen in Singapore in those days, as well as the range of activities, businesses, trades, and industries that the people of Singapore were involved in at that time. Some of these postcards still contain the original handwriting of the senders themselves.Pulau Brani (or ‘Island of the Brave’ in Malay) is located between the main island and Sentosa. Several ‘kampongs’ (villages) existed on Pulau Brani, such as Kampong Selat Sengkir, Kampong Kopit and Kampong Telok Saga. The residents of these ‘kampongs’ eventually moved out in the 1960s to make way for the Brani Naval Base, which was officially closed in 2000. The Brani Container Terminal was opened on the island in 1992 while the Police Coast Guard Headquarters was built at the southern part of Pulau Brani in 2006.
