Singapore has many myths and legends, some of which is shared with Malaysia. Many of these are taught and told to young school children at the age of 8 in class, so that these stories were not die from over-Westernization (which we are suffering from pretty badly)

Here is a list of some common myths & legends of Singapore.

The 'Singa' (how Singapore was named)
The Garfish Attack (why Bukit Merah is red)
Sisters' Island