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Singapore history

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.

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.

Down The Rabbit Hole

Who drove into the forest? How 4 abandoned cars ended up near this Singapore cemetery

The cars were likely left behind when the village was vacated in the 1980s and 1990s.
The cars were likely left behind when the village was vacated in the 1980s and 1990s.

Artefacts from one of Singapore’s largest archaeological sites on display at Bras Basah MRT station

Mr Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Transport viewing the artefacts accompanied by Alvin Kek Group Chief Commuter Engagement & Service Excellence introduced by Gerald Sim, Assistant Manager for Heritage Policy and Research at the National Heritage Board on Nov 19, 2025.
Mr Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Transport viewing the artefacts accompanied by Alvin Kek Group Chief Commuter Engagement & Service Excellence introduced by Gerald Sim, Assistant Manager for Heritage Policy and Research at the National Heritage Board on Nov 19, 2025.

Open for booking: SG60 exhibition to showcase artefacts related to separation from Malaysia for first time

While admission is free, entry to the exhibition will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
While admission is free, entry to the exhibition will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Kelongs were once a common sight in S'pore’s waters. Today, only a handful remain

Former Salmon’s Maternity Home in Prinsep Street set to be used as museum, school and cafe

kgsalmon - ST20251031_202590400623 / kgsalmon/ Hester Tan/ Future of the former Salmon Maternity Home at around 110 Prinsep Street on 31 October 2025.
ST PHOTO: HESTER TAN
kgsalmon - ST20251031_202590400623 / kgsalmon/ Hester Tan/ Future of the former Salmon Maternity Home at around 110 Prinsep Street on 31 October 2025.
ST PHOTO: HESTER TAN

Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2025

Agam Theatre Lab’s Mission Malligapoo promises scale and spectacle in World War II tale

cxagam - Co-directors of Mission Malligapoo Karthikeyan Somasundaram and Subramanian Ganesh.
PHOTO: AGAM THEATRE LAB
cxagam - Co-directors of Mission Malligapoo Karthikeyan Somasundaram and Subramanian Ganesh.
PHOTO: AGAM THEATRE LAB

38 Oxley Road site has ‘strong national significance’ and great historic merit, says advisory board

The basement dining room at 38 Oxley Road. This was where the founding members of the People's Action Party (PAP) discussed setting up a new party.
The basement dining room at 38 Oxley Road. This was where the founding members of the People's Action Party (PAP) discussed setting up a new party.

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