Singapore Altered Malaysia’s History With One Insane Act

Delve into the secrets that shaped Southeast Asian politics, and find out how a small nation like Singapore crafted an incredible legacy that forever changed the course of its colossal neighbour, Malaysia. What did Singapore do and how are their destinies inextricably linked? Stay tuned to find out!

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[thlim]

I have to salute the Malays in SG who voted for PAP instead of SG UMNO in 1963 resulting in the PAP ability to wrest the 3 Malay-majority seats then believing in Meritocracy than purely racial focus by UMNO. This infuriated the UMNO Malaysia who unwisely jeopardises the merger of SG as part of Malaysia.

UMNO decision to dump SG in 1965 from Malaysia, though not expected and sadly received by PAP, was actually a Blessing In Disguise to SG now.

[Jeffrey]

If Malaysia had started the affirmative policies using a needs based basis rather than race, we, Malaysians would be much better off.

[ipvk]

I want to stress that the separation was a blessing in disguise!

[usprotec]

It was a God's blessing for Singaporeans that TAR kicked out Singapore otherwise Singapore if included as part of Malaysia shall be under corrupted federal government from KL and Singapore cannot be what it is today. If I am a Singaporean, this call for a grand celebration and the day TAR kicked Singapore out to be remembered as Singapore Blessed Day.

[lpericteo]

Lee Kuan Yew got a vision for Malaysian Malaysia 🇲🇾 but denied the chance to realise it. So he can only propelled the tiny island Singapore 🇸🇬 to what is today his vision.

[davidchung]

Thank God Singapore is not one of Malaysia state. Look what happens to Malaysia, still rabblings about malayu's rights , non malays, islam and king of politics, stoking racial tensions between Malay and non malay, corruption goes unpunish. Nothing gets done, of course it's not non malays faults. It's the malays choose to be this way. I see Malaysia will continue to be weaken until the end.

[franktoh]

One part is governed by people who are on their toes the other by people who are resting on their laurels.

[HG-knhb]

On hindsight, PAP ideology was right. Just compare the two countries today.

[lyeseng]

That was the best thing that had happened to Singapore and LKY was right not to have given in to the ultra-Malays. Singapore is now a fully developed nation, first among equals with a GDP among the world's top. Malaysia, meanwhile is sliding fast into becoming a banana republic.

[BREAKERTMW]

Wonderfully edited video. I do love edits with such abrupt cuts at the end

[StephanthePelted]

3:57 Sabah and Sarawak did not have Malay majority, it has majority of indigenous groups that can help reduce the Chinese overall majority in Malaysia.

[stargazeronesixseven]

🙏 Singapore go on to set a Shining Good Example on how to governed a Multi-Ethnicity & Multi-Religious Country Correctly & Properly! 🕯🌷🌿🌍💜🇸🇬

[Luthaniel]

Such a BLESSING to be separated from Malaysia. And it only took decades for Malaysians to understand how bad Mahathir really is... LOL

[sureshpillay]

Extremely excited and good that Singapore split from Tanah Melayu Malaysia its a blessing Majulah Singapura..!!!!

[lilytea]

0:11: 🌍 A small island nation, Singapore, and its neighbor, Malaysia, become intertwined during World War II, leading to a dramatic separation and altering the trajectory of Southeast Asian politics.
2:42: 🇸🇬 Singapore united with Malaya to enhance regional security, address unemployment, and ensure the continuity of the ruling party.
5:49: 🗳 The PAP's defeat in the 1963 Singapore election led to tension with UMNO, prompting the PAP to participate in the 1964 Malaysian federal election.
8:37: 🔀 The separation of Singapore from Malaysia in 1965 was a result of irreconcilable disparities between the two nations.
11:20: ✨ The DAP made significant strides in Malaysian politics by challenging the prevailing policies and securing seats in the Parliament and State Assemblies.
Recap by Tammy AI

[bbd]

Singapore: We should do this, and this, and this.

Malaysia: Um, no.

[tanjeffrey]

We are 100% Different in our Nation Building, no right or wrong. Our Singapore Government is ruling our beloved Country based on Meritocracy, Pragmatism and Honesty. Malaysia ? Based on Race, Connections and Special Privilages ? Just look at the differences in the Progress of both Countries. Facts are the Evidences.🎉

[lychan]

One can understand why this video is entitled as such; to draw attention.

Congrats on a largely factual reporting.

While some may see the historical baggage carried by LKY and Mahathir as plaguing Malaysia-Singapore relations for decades post-1965,
the main reason for the split in August 1965
was that LKY (who represented PAP) and Tengku Abdul Rahman (TAR) (who represented UMNO)
had fundamentally different political ideologies on nation building.

Whilst TAR preserved Malay political dominance ("sons of the soil" even before the British colonised, Chinese and Indians migrated to Malaya),
LKY envisioned a Malaysian's Malaysia, where all races were to be treated equally.
LKY's indomitable personality and fluency and persuasiveness in Bahasa Melayu (language) threatened the Malay leadership.

[jameslim]

Coincidentally, when PAP contested in Malaysia 1964 GE it also led to 1964 (same year) racial riots and tensions in Singapore. When PAP Malaysia offspring DAP contested in 1969 GE in Malaysia, it also led to the 1969 (same year) racial riots and tensions in KL.

[menajeyaram]

I feel the 14:16 use of ‘insane act’ in the heading is off and provocative. A decision by anyone cannot be an insane and to call it in the political context is absolutely degrading. In fact no one should even use it in a casual context but I find many say that quite easily even in normal conversations. I am not sure if we need a training when it should be common courtesy. Also to use the upper hand to label another when not proven is morally and legally wrong. This is an offensive act that needs correction. . Singapore’s new President pledged. ‘ Respect for all’, surely it starts at home.