The origin on the identify Temasek was derived from the Malay word tasik meaning "lake" or "sea", and could mean here "position surrounded by The ocean",[1] or Sea City. Another recommendation is the fact that it could be a reference to the king of Srivijaya, Maharaja Tan ma sa na ho.[two] The identify seems as Tumasik in the Nagarakretagama, an Pr