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On August 9, 1965, after much behind the scenes wrangling, Singapore was officially expelled from Malaysia and thus found itself thrust on to the world stage as a fully independent state. Lee Kuan Yew famously held a tearful televised press conference in announcing the separation of Singapore from Malaysia (and effectively creating a new country). |
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How would the Republic of Singapore survive, with its noticeable lack of land, natural resources, and hospitable neighbors? How would the young nation cope with high unemployment, a growing population, and political turmoil? |
