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We touched at Singapore first as it is by far the most important of the Settlements: the oldest is Malacca, which in the time of the Portuguese and Dutch occupation held the position which Singapore holds to-day. Under modern conditions it has declined in importance and ranks below both Singapore and Penang, though the railway and the rubber industry are now giving new 16 life to this old-world settlement. Here is a glimpse of the river and here a street in the town; it is picturesque 17 enough, but we miss the life and bustle which we have seen at Singapore.