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1965 Separation

Commentary

Citizenship by law, history by choice: What The Albatross File asks of Singaporeans

The exhibition The Albatross File: Singapore’s Independence Declassified  reminds us that Singapore was forged by decisions made under pressure, says the writer.
The exhibition The Albatross File: Singapore’s Independence Declassified  reminds us that Singapore was forged by decisions made under pressure, says the writer.

Declassified Albatross File may reshape school history lessons, spark debate on national identity

People at The Albatross File: Singapore’s independence Declassified exhibition at the National Library building on Dec 8.
People at The Albatross File: Singapore’s independence Declassified exhibition at the National Library building on Dec 8.

Albatross File exhibition draws crowds on opening day

The free exhibition is based on a collection of previously classified Cabinet papers and documents kept by then Finance Minister Goh Keng Swee from 1964.
The free exhibition is based on a collection of previously classified Cabinet papers and documents kept by then Finance Minister Goh Keng Swee from 1964.

Asian Insider Podcast

Inside the secret Albatross file on Singapore’s separation from Malaysia

Our guest, Janadas Devan (pictured left) reveals pioneer leaders’ differing views on Singapore’s Aug 9, 1965 split from Malaysia.
Our guest, Janadas Devan (pictured left) reveals pioneer leaders’ differing views on Singapore’s Aug 9, 1965 split from Malaysia.

Book review

The Albatross file, Goh Keng Swee’s secret dossier, tells traumatic story of Singapore’s birth

The book is an insider's treasure trove detailing the historical milieu and the traumatic period leading to Singapore's Separation.
The book is an insider's treasure trove detailing the historical milieu and the traumatic period leading to Singapore's Separation.

Separation shows Singapore was and still is a miracle

The Albatross File gives a vivid sense of what happened – a dramatic, blow-by-blow record of how Singapore came to separate from Malaysia.
The Albatross File gives a vivid sense of what happened – a dramatic, blow-by-blow record of how Singapore came to separate from Malaysia.

25 days to a ‘bloodless coup’: The most complete account yet of S’pore’s independence in The Albatross File

The Albatross File: Inside Separation, edited by Susan Sim and published by Straits Times Press and National Archives of Singapore, sheds new light on how Singapore became independent.
The Albatross File: Inside Separation, edited by Susan Sim and published by Straits Times Press and National Archives of Singapore, sheds new light on how Singapore became independent.

New book sheds light on Singapore’s secret negotiations for independence

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo viewing an exhibit at the launch of the Albatross File book and exhibition at the National Library in Victoria Street on Dec 7.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo viewing an exhibit at the launch of the Albatross File book and exhibition at the National Library in Victoria Street on Dec 7.

Singapore’s independence was not inevitable; key leaders on both sides pushed for Separation: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged Singaporeans to experience the book and exhibition, and see how Singapore came to be a sovereign, democratic and independent nation.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged Singaporeans to experience the book and exhibition, and see how Singapore came to be a sovereign, democratic and independent nation.

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