The state of Singapore (flag pictured) was expelled from the Malaysian federation due to a heated ideological conflict between their ruling parties; the day is now celebrated as Singapore's National Day.

Singapore

Country in Southeast Asia

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country and city-state in Southeast Asia. The country's territory comprises one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. It is about one degree of latitude north of the equator, off the…

History of the Republic of Singapore

The history of the Republic of Singapore began when Singapore was expelled from Malaysia and became an independent republic on 9 August 1965. After the separation, the fledgling nation had to become self-sufficient, but was faced with problems including mass unemployment,…

PAP–UMNO relations

Bilateral relation between political parties

The relationship between the People's Action Party (PAP) of Singapore and the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) of Malaysia has been a defining feature of the political history of both countries. The PAP has governed Singapore continuously since 1959, while UMNO led…

National Day (Singapore)

Public holiday in Singapore

National Day, sometimes known internationally as Singapore Independence Day, is a major public holiday in Singapore commemorating the establishment of an independent and sovereign Republic of Singapore. Observed annually on 9 August since 1965, it marks the date when Singapore…