There Was A Time
On 9th August 1965, a conflict in ideology culminated in the secession of Singapore from Malaysia. Many believed we would not survive. Left with one and a half battalions to defend the newly formed nation against foreign aggressors as well as threats from within, topped with pressing economic issues, Singapore was nowhere near what she is today. The beginning of a new decade concurrent with the influx of Hippie culture, Singapore once again saw the return of rampant drug use. This time, it was only taking turn for the worse. Led by Singapore gangsters and fugitives, Ah Kong became one of the world’s largest drug syndicates whose notoriety lasted throughout the 70s. In the same era, at the height of regional conflicts in Indochina and the much feared ‘Domino Effect’ of Communism, Singapore learned to protect its national interest through diplomatic relations and foreign policies. Attested to numerous challenges of various nature, Singapore indeed has matured over the years from a sudden nation to an established sovereign state where we are today.
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Singapore's darkest time was when it was the land of the lawless, when gangsters, secret societies and kidnappers reined the country.
Singapore's darkest time was when it was the land of the lawless, when gangsters, secret societies and kidnappers reined the country.
Singapore's darkest time was when it was the land of the lawless, when gangsters, secret societies and kidnappers reined the country.
Strange beliefs ruled the island before the advent of accessible healthcare. Mothers relied on dried cockroaches to cure illnesses. Western doctors were seen as the harbinger of death. Women didnt know they were expecting.
Strange beliefs ruled the island before the advent of accessible healthcare. Mothers relied on dried cockroaches to cure illnesses. Western doctors were seen as the harbinger of death. Women didnt know they were expecting.
Life in Singapore in the 50s and 60s reads like plotlines to Hollywood Blockbusters. There were raging fires (Bukit Ho Swee), massive floods and extreme poverty. There were also bright stars and glamour in the entertainment world. It was a different kind
Life in Singapore in the 50s and 60s reads like plotlines to Hollywood Blockbusters. There were raging fires (Bukit Ho Swee), massive floods and extreme poverty. There were also bright stars and glamour in the entertainment world. It was a different kind
A day of celebration turned into months of unrest when the biggest racial clash the country had ever seen broke out in the streets. You've read the summary in social studies books.
A day of celebration turned into months of unrest when the biggest racial clash the country had ever seen broke out in the streets. You've read the summary in social studies books.
Public spaces were hotspots for terrorist activities during the dawn of independence. Bus stops and phone booths were planted with bombs. Lives were taken during the MacDonald House bombing of 1965. Many recall a time when the tension between Singapore and
Public spaces were hotspots for terrorist activities during the dawn of independence. Bus stops and phone booths were planted with bombs. Lives were taken during the MacDonald House bombing of 1965. Many recall a time when the tension between Singapore and
In the time of political volatility, many saw the need to fight for their cause in the most literal way. Thousands of students cried against British conscription and rallied for the down-trodden. Workers, on the other hand, carried out massive strikes...
In the time of political volatility, many saw the need to fight for their cause in the most literal way. Thousands of students cried against British conscription and rallied for the down-trodden. Workers, on the other hand, carried out massive strikes...