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The Independence of Singapore Agreement 1965 was a major agreement between the governments of Malaysia and Singapore on 7 August 1965 that formally seceded Singapore from Malaysia as a state and to be an independent sovereign country.
On 9 August 1965, Singapore separated from Malaysia to become an independent and sovereign state. [1] The separation was the result of deep political and economic differences between the ruling parties of Singapore and Malaysia, [2] which created communal tensions that resulted in racial riots in July and September 1964. [3]
National Day, [a] sometimes known internationally as Singapore Independence Day, [b] is a major public holiday in Singapore which commemorates an independent and sovereign Republic of Singapore. Held on 9 August since 1965, this holiday features the National Day Parade (NDP), a National Day Message by the Prime Minister of Singapore and ...
The history of the Republic of Singapore began when Singapore was expelled from Malaysia and became an independent republic on 9 August 1965. [1] After the separation, the fledgling nation had to become self-sufficient, however was faced with problems including mass unemployment, housing shortages and lack of land and natural resources such as ...
On 9 August 1965, Singapore separated from Malaysia to become an independent and sovereign state. 1 The separation was the result of deep political and economic differences between the ruling parties of Singapore and Malaysia. 2 Even before the proclamation of the formation of the Federation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963, leaders from both ...
Between 1960 and 1963, Singapore's national day was celebrated on 3 June to commemorate the day in 1959 when Singapore attained self-government. 19 This was followed by 31 August 1963, the date when Singapore declared de facto independence, the choice of date being that celebrating the independence of the Federation of Malaya.
Singapore shall cease to be a State of Malaysia on the 9th day of August, 1965, (hereinafter referred to as "Singapore Day") and shall become an independent and sovereign state separate...
