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Goh Keng Swee

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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.

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.

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.

‘Nearest to a nervous breakdown’: Kwa Geok Choo on Lee Kuan Yew’s anguish after Malaysia separation

CMG20251126-Darwis01 陈渊庄/ 许翔宇/ The Albatross File: Singapore’s Independence Declassified exhibition [NLB]***** Documents never seen before will be on exhibition to the public starting 8 December 2025 at the National Library. Plenty of other documents not allowed to be photographed will only be able to be photographed on 7 December.Members of the media watching a 22 minutes video titled "ROOM, where it all began"
CMG20251126-Darwis01 陈渊庄/ 许翔宇/ The Albatross File: Singapore’s Independence Declassified exhibition [NLB]***** Documents never seen before will be on exhibition to the public starting 8 December 2025 at the National Library. Plenty of other documents not allowed to be photographed will only be able to be photographed on 7 December.Members of the media watching a 22 minutes video titled "ROOM, where it all began"

The long-termists: Lessons from GIC’s pioneers relevant as ever

Though the pioneers are no longer among us, the writer hopes that the GIC of today remains a continuation of their vision and values.
Though the pioneers are no longer among us, the writer hopes that the GIC of today remains a continuation of their vision and values.

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