the Adelphi Hotel‚ Singapore on 27 May 1961‚ had an insight about the need to establish a plan to bring the Federation of Malaya‚ Singapore‚ North Borneo‚ Brunei and Sarawak into a form of political and economic cooperation. Among other things‚ this cooperation should be conducted with the aims of limiting the influence of communist influence that could jeopardise the political stability within the region. The Government’s stand is based on the political developments in Singapore that shows an increasing
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Raffles arrived at a small fishing village in Melaka Strait‚ took charge of it and started a new generation. Now‚ this small fishing village is named Singapore and became one of the most globalized countries in the world. Raffles‚ the adventurer in 1819‚ is still an iconic hero in Singapore’s social memory. This paper will interpret the founding of Singapore in 1819 as a result of four main factors: Raffles’ ambition as a clerk of the East India Company‚ the Anglo- Dutch competition‚ Malay policy and
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working for the Defense Ministry in Singapore. There she met and married Lee Hsien Loong‚ Singapore‟s current prime minister and the son of Lee Kwan Yew––one of modern Singapore‟s founding fathers. Ho‟s experience‚ education‚ and connections led to her appointment as chief executive of Temasek‚ where she oversees a portfolio worth over $50 billion and influences many of Singapore‟s leading companies. Temasek Holdings was established in 1974 in an attempt by the Singapore government to drive industrialization
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Entry 1 Draft 1 Independence of Singapore Introduction This portfolio entry is about the independence of Singapore. I chose this topic as I will learn about it in Primary 5‚ in relation to Social Studies. The independence of Singapore led us to full self-government. We had little resources‚ but the determination and perseverance to survive. What Happened Before Independence After the war‚ the British were no longer seen as capable leaders of Singapore‚ as they had failed to protect her
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Legal/Political factor: This factor exerts direct and indirect influences on Singapore Flyer. There are pros and cons. One of its positive side is that Singapore government cabin has placed multi-racial politicians to work together. This prove that there is no discrimination‚ regardless of race‚ everyone can enjoy themselves at the Singapore Flyer. Another positive side of the political factor is that the Singapore government have implement strict rules and regulations on those that may wish to
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pleased to have the world divided into 2 political blocs and be at the mercy of either. In such a light‚ Singapore could have been wise to keep stressing that it is a “small” country. At the same time our own government could also be emphasizing and reminding locals of the “smallness” of Singapore‚ firstly to prevent complacency from building up in the mind of its citizens. After all‚ though Singapore is well-established in its reputation as a Global City with effective and able citizens contributing
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Nicole Tarulevicz* School of Asian Languages and Studies‚ University of Tasmania e-mail: nicole.tarulevicz@utas.edu.au ABSTRACT Young people generally form the future of any nation state and Singapore is no exception‚ it is‚ however‚ especially concerned about the future of itself as a nation. For Singapore the theme of youth is doubled‚ as the newness of the nation is a mirrored reflection of young Singaporeans and for the state. Young people embody the fragility of the nation itself‚ and government
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Awards His Quotes The Singapore Story: Political Career Merger Independence Successors His Legacy: Policies & Campaigns Legacies Reflections External Links Bibliography Project Narrative The Man: Introduction Lee Kuan Yew led Singapore to independence and served as its first prime minister. He was prime minister from 1959 until he stepped down in 1990. He ruled with the up most authority and had zeal for law and order. With a vision for transforming Singapore from a third world country
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threat in Singapore has played a significant role in attaining successful independence for Singapore. Do you agree? To a large extent I disagree that the communist threat had played a significant role in bringing about independence for Singapore. Instead it was the differing ideals sprouting amongst Singapore and her citizens that had effectively shaped the peaceful sovereignty that we enjoy now‚ and communism would even fall under the circle of brewing political ideas that existed in Singapore. However
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is a chain of fast-food restaurants that specialize in root beer and root beer floats. It is the first fast food restaurant in Singapore and expansion was fast in the early nineties‚ but in 2003‚ A&W’s Singapore operations came to an end. Many Singaporeans grew up eating A&W‚ and that is one reason why many people are protesting for it to make a comeback in Singapore. Hence‚ our campaign will draw an emotional appeal‚ focusing on the theme‚ “Bringing back the good old memories”. Based on
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