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History of Singapore
It is
generally accepted that most countries will do everything possible
to retain control of territory, even in the face of considerable
resistance from the area in question. Few states willingly give up
land. However, the general view in international relations is that
there is one notable exception in modern international politics:
Singapore's apparent expulsion from Malaysia, in 1965. Coming just
two years after Singapore had joined neighbouring Sabah and Sarawak
as the new entrants to the Federation of Malaysia, it was widely
seen as an important step towards regional security and political
stability. However, tensions soon emerged between the two entities.
Led by the two prime ministers, Tunku Abdul Rahman and Lee Kuan Yew,
this eventually led to the decision that Singapore would have to
leave the Federation. But rather than a unilateral move to expel
Singapore, as many often believe, the story is in fact a little more
complex. More to the point, at the time many saw Singapore's
separation from Malaysia and independence as a temporary move. Both
sides held open the door for eventual reunification.
MALAYSIA-SINGAPORE | What Really Happened?
CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction and Titles
0:42 Singapore and State Expulsion
1:26 Singapore: Location and Demographics
2:07 Origins and Growth of Singapore and Malaysia
5:09 Singapore’s Union with Malaysia
6:46 Singapore’s Independence from Malaysia
9:56 Singapore-Malaysia Reunification?
11:15 Was Singapore Expelled by Malaysia?
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of Singapore
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