Why Was Singapore Kicked Out of Malaysia? (Short Animated Documentary)

Singapore, every so briefly, was a part of Malaysia until it was kicked out in 1965. Since it's one of the very few nations in history that this has happened to, the question is why? Find out in this short and simple animated documentary.

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Sources:

Malaysia-Singapore Relations: Crisis of Adjustment, 1965-68 by Lau Teik Soon

Malaysia and Singapore: Agreement on Separation and Independence of Singapore (The actual independence document, translated into English).

Singapore in Malaysia: The Politics of Federation by Michael Leifer

[wzr]

“Reluctantly Declared Independence” is a phrase that i never thought that i was to hear.

[junk]

Singapore is the definition of “be careful who you call ugly in middle school”

[maddie]

Singapore: the only country I know of that _unwillingly_ declared independence.

[adanny]

I hate to say this as a Malaysian, but Singapore leaving is one of the best thing you did. And I'm genuinely happy to see you thrive. We're kind of stuck...

[pridelander]

"But Fun Fact, No" is probably my favorite recurring phrase on this channel.

[TheGuitarded]

"Reluctantly independent"
"Became incredibly wealthy"

It's a millennials fantasy coming true

[danishzuhairi]

Malaysian here, there is a minor mistake here 1:49, saying that "Malaysia discriminated people who aren't ethnically Malaysian". It was supposed to be "Malaysia discriminated people who aren't ethnically _Malay_ "

"Malay" being the dominant ethnic group in Malaysia, and "Malaysian" being the word for a citizen of Malaysia.

[javeywavey]

I'm a Malaysian. As I grew up and learned in school, I've always been taught Singapore wanted to leave. This video made me realize I never tried to figure out if the stuff I was taught are actually fair or accurate. Damn i've been bamboozled my whole life. Forgive me, Singaporeans, for my ignorance

[imxdpng]

As a Malaysian, I think that this was the funniest shit ever, like imagine hating a minority so much that you kick them out and let them be independence

[gimmethegepgun]

"Afraid of Singapore becoming the nation's heart"
*GDP of Singapore exceeds Malaysia*

[Heatmaker]

Malaysia: *kicks out Singapore*
Singapore: *becomes one of the richest and most liveable countries in the Pacific*
Malaysia: You weren't supposed to do that

[Paul-bswl]

"The Japanese had made sure to place them under the control of the native people"
One of those wonderful statements that falls under "technically true"

[fizzfuzz]

As a Singaporean, I would like to point out some issues in the vid:

0:54 Britain actually adopted a policy of gradual disengagement for Malaya and Singapore. Unlike the Dutch and the French who ended up fighting wars (in Indonesia and Vietnam respectively), the British promised independence for Singapore and Malaya early on. The reason why it took so long for Malaya and Singapore to become fully independent was because the British were afraid of communist guerillas taking over and had to flush them out first, during the Malayan Emergency.

1:25 The Malaysian Solidarity Convention was actually formed from opposition parties, including the PAP, to oppose the ruling Malaysian party UMNO (Tunku actually led UMNO, so basically the video had it the other way round). In fact, the MSC was led by Lee Kuan Yew himself and their motto "Malaysian Malaysia" reflects their ideal of a Malaysia serving all Malaysians, no matter Chinese or Malay or Indian, in contrast to the "Malay Malaysia" being advocated by the ruling party UMNO and their discriminatory policies.

I like this channel and its short informative videos but the mix up between the MSC and UMNO plus the incorrect explanation of "Malaysian Malaysia" is a serious mistake and I hope it can be corrected.

[theskepticalwhaler]

I love how when the Singaporean representative is thrown out the door, there's a thud there too.

[MMTT]

Imagine fighting to get independence

-This post was made by the Singapore Gang

[nuanced]

Impressed by how politely the Singaporeans and Malaysians have remarked here. Signs of mature and educated societies.

[SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

I love Singapore, had a great time there with Donald

[KX]

And the politics of Malaysia remains basically unchanged to this day, following racial lines.

[michaelj]

Malaysia: Get out of my house!
*Singapore becomes incredibly rich and successful*
Malaysia: No, not like that!

[karlos_infamous]

Personally, I admire Singapore as a country and Lee Kuan Yew. He took a stand in what he believed in and even though SG was kicked out of of the Malaysian Federation because of those ideological differences, they were able to rise up and become a wealthy and prosperous nation. I’m from Philippines and I have been to a Singapore for a vacation and people there have a sense of responsibility and discipline.