The Country That Didn't Want Independence

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The story of how Singapore suddenly and unexpectedly became independent in 1965, after a failed merger with its neighbor. Against all odds, Singapore has become one of the most prosperous nations on the planet today, despite not even wanting independence in the first place.
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[@WonderWhy]

Yet again I must apologise for how long it's been since my last video. In this video I look at the story of how Singapore became an independent country, even though it didn't really want to be one! As I'm sure many of you will have noticed, this video is very different looking than previous videos. I had the help of professional editors and animators, and we're trying to build a new visual style for my videos. We still have some tweaks to make here and there, as we try to nail down the style we want, but it's definitely exciting to see. Please be sure to give me your feedback, and let me know what you like/dislike, or any suggestions you have going forward. Once again, this video is sponsored by the awesome CuriosityStream, which will also get you access to Nebula. It really is true what I said - this is the single best way to support this channel. And it's also a really great deal, so check it out: curiositystream.com/wonderwhy/ I can 100% promise it won't be as long until my next video. Hope to see you then!

[@marceltelang7825]

Am I first reply

[@4GNG]

No worries man

[@Potato-bb1ri]

Hi love from Maldives

[@zuko2216]

No apologies

[@mrbizzaros]

Hi

[@risannd]

The term "little red dot" is originally used by Indonesian president BJ Habibie in August 1998, as an insult to Singapore. Right when his own country of 211 million people was embroiled in financial crisis and race riots. Later, Singaporeans took this insult as a pride.

[@YourLocalDoctor]

Just like how the Brits composed Yankee Doodle to make fun of the Americans until the Americans used it as a patriotic song.

[@HelloItsMikkan]

BJ Habibe sound like a bad Porn Name

[@risannd]

@@HelloItsMikkan The 'BJ' here originally stands for 'Bacharuddin Jusuf'. Sometimes he's also called by name Rudy while studying in Germany.

[@steevan]

Holy f**k is risa comics !

[@cck53sg]

That is the spirit of Singapore, taking every curveball thrown and turning into something positive. Habibe needs to explain without avail that he was misquoted, by then it was too late. Same with New water, remember the day when Mr Goh Cheok Tong, raised the bottle high and drank to snub the old fox. Those m'sians who sniggered at our recycle water, were not sniggering when we generously donated our recycled water during the drought period of 2018. Also we were told off in 2015 we should be grateful for the oxygen their forest gives off and stop complaining, we hope they are grateful for the oxygen tanks we generously donated for their people.

[@johnchessant3012]

It never occurred to me that there's nothing stopping a country from expelling a region it doesn't like

[@thegoodlydragon7452]

It rarely happens though. Countries don't like to give up prime real estate.

[@coastaku1954]

I think Canada should just expel Quebec, they don't like being part of Canada, they are really racist, and they did not sign the recent Constitution which was drafted in the 1980's, which technically means the constitution doesn't apply there

[@UrbanSexyMan]

@@coastaku1954 Wrong.. most french canadians, and immigrants in Quebec love canada. Only the quebec politicans and backward boomers are pro-independent and racist

[@UrbanSexyMan]

@@coastaku1954 also fyi, there is no way canada will just kick quebec out of its federation. quebec is way too valuable in terms of st lawrence river, hydro-electricity, mining and various natural resources

[@BhanuPChauhan]

I believe India has a constitutional policy against expelling a region out. It can make them a separate state with the due referendum but not a separate country.

[@Nick-kz6dg]

Malaysia: “We don’t want you! You’ll have to go it alone!” *kicks Singapore out* Singapore: *builds a massively successful economy* Malaysia: “No! Not like THAT!”

[@erok2038]

Actually, Singapore was not kicked out, contrary to popular belief, although the PAP was reluctant to leave, it was a mutual agreement to leave the federation of Malaysia...just wanted to point that out.

[@LurpakSpreadableButter]

@@erok2038 But the fact remains that, Singapore didn't want to leave

[@leealex24]

@@LurpakSpreadableButter Yes, actually, there were some gossip that if LKY had been more patient and understand Malaysia especially the Malays then, he would have held a senior position in the Malaysian government maybe even DPM/PM. If that happen, Malaysia would probably be among the largest economies in Asia if not the world. You look at South Korea, they were so poor in the 60's now, they are top 10 largest globally. The average Malaysian would have much more money in their bank whilst all the Singaporean can enjoy having their own cars and landed property.

[@leealex24]

@@erok2038 Yes, actually, there were some gossip that if LKY had been more patient and understand Malaysia especially the Malays then, he would have held a senior position in the Malaysian government maybe even DPM/PM. If that happen, Malaysia would probably be among the largest economies in Asia if not the world. You look at South Korea, they were so poor in the 60's now, they are top 10 largest globally. The average Malaysian would have much more money in their bank whilst all the Singaporean can enjoy having their own cars and landed property.

[@DarthVaderOfficial]

@@leealex24 lmao Singapore definitely came out better from that deal though

[@mriz7258]

When Malaysia Kicked Singapore out, a lot of those Malaysians who were here to work got stuck and not willing to go back as they already brought their families here. Few years down the road, they were given Singapore Citizenship and their families expanded... Technically that's the story of my Family on my dad's side. Like my grandparents came here, work, ended up Singapore gained independence. Decided to settle here and build their family here. THANK YOU MALAYSIA FOR KICKING US OUT!! Can't imagine if we are still part Malaysia...

[@NewmaticKe]

Thats my father in law

[@yivunqp963]

Heng har

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

Singaporean passports: Best and most powerful passports in the world

[@thatvexiol]

@@AntiPalestine romanian passport is nothing compared to the singaporean one , it allows travel to only 175 countries while Singapore allows 190

[@aahfeeki]

both my grandfathers came to singapore to work in the ports. They gambled on settling in Singapore, although my father's side (Indonesian) got split up during Konfrontasi when Indonesian forces engaged in acts of terrorism on Singaporean soil to oppose the formation of Malaysia. Some of my relatives went back to Surabaya and stayed there eversince.

[@azuchan6079]

When Singapore had ethnic tensions, the government simply went "I'm gonna make you stay close to each other, and you will learn to live with each other and like it". And we did. In fact now, even though small tensions do exist sometimes, it never ends up in riots. Nothing can't be solved by getting opposites to sit down and have a prolonged conversation.

[@wahidpawana424]

The only riot that happened recently was caused by foreigners.

[@master007v]

@@wahidpawana424 What happened? I knew very little about Singapore, but this video made me really interested

[@theawesomeshulk6412]

@@master007v Little India riots

[@ayahpinkofficial2769]

Tungku instead kick Singapore out from Malaysia should declared Mageran (Martian law) in Singapore to control the riot like how he do it in 13 Mei 1969 for whole Malaysia...

[@operator_melayu]

@@ayahpinkofficial2769 Singapore was kicked in 1965, the 13 May incident is in 1969

[@somerandompersonsaccount7673]

Still Singaporean independence was pretty ironic, and I believe that every Singaporean at that time saw it as a death sentence.

[@DarthMalgusSith_Lord]

And now they’re becoming Singarich

[@lengend27war34]

@@DarthMalgusSith_Lord But if everyone is rich . Nobody is rich

[@_RayNotHere_]

@@lengend27war34 incredibles reference

[@lengend27war34]

@@_RayNotHere_ and if everybody is intelligent nobody is

[@Habibi-ex1ig]

late but i have seen an account where after independence, people celebrated in the streets

[@technetium9653]

A fun fact that I quite liked is that sometimes Singapore's GDP is equal too or greater than that of Malaysia

[@LeoMan1404]

however, singapore's gdp per capita is 6 times malaysia's!

[@3dsaulgoodman43]

Like many countries, politicians ruined Malaysia

[@TheStickyDynamite]

Malaysia could be so much greater if it wasn't for garbage politicians. The 1mdb thing doesn't help also. I feel for our neighbours man. There are some decent people who live across that bridge.

[@Skeloperch]

@@TheStickyDynamite The way I see it, ignoring Singapore, Malaysia is a bastion in South East Asia. I'm by no means and expert in SEA politics, but having seen how Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Burma, Indonesia, Brunei, and Couplan- I mean Thailand operate, I think Malaysia has it pretty easy. But I suppose for them it's being thankful that they're only in the hospital with a stab wound instead of the cannonball sized hole in Laos' torso.

[@prometheus7387]

@@3dsaulgoodman43 Agreed. The UNMO's wish to elevate Malays over others has hurt their relationship with investors.

[@Jingzhounese]

As a Malaysian, im quite happy Singapore managed to stay afloat (and pass us in almost every aspect of a nation) despite being expelled from the federation. I find it unfortunate that Malaysia is still suffering from insurmountable amounts of corruption that hinders our national development, so it's nice to know that Singapore doesnt have to go through the same thing

[@maemilev]

I wonder if Sabah decided to leave Malaya. Will the government send troops to prevent such independence like whats happening in Ukraine. Or a coup happened in Sudan.

[@FiredAndIced]

@@maemilev Sabah will be a battleground for Chinese, Indonesian and Filipino influences in the region. The Federal Government in Putrajaya would not allow for secession of states (am I hearing this correctly, dear Southern Tigers?), especially when a lot of natural resources of the country are driven by natural resources found in Sabahan portion of EEZ? If Sabah gains independence, it will continue to be influenced by other forces. At least by staying in the Federation, the ambitions of the Federal Government will be stymied by coalition politics, which is necessary when you have a country of multiple races and religions. I would not want an Islamist Malaysia, nor do I want a Chinese-influenced Malaysia, either.

[@user-jk3zz5ti8c]

​@@maemilevLike Putrajaya would ever allow that to happen in the first place... Lmao... Oil my brother Oil!

[@MuhdIzzatFarhan]

​@@maemilevMalaysia can't survive without Sabah's and Sarawak's natural gas

[@sugarmashofficial_6010]

If Sabah left Malaysia there goes the Philippines who will try to take it

[@skittleyrealm2795]

As someone who grew up in Johor Bahru (the city in Malaysia bordering Singapore), this is such an accurate video on Singapore’s history. Due to my living situation, I really experience first-hand the differences in governance, policies and social dynamics between Malaysia and Singapore. Sometimes I wonder what could have been had Malaysia been governed as well as Singapore…

[@nanokert9191]

What if the whole Melaka, Selangor, Johor, Riau and Riau Archipelago is governed by Singapore. Daaamn would be regional superpower rivaling their Java counterpart.

[@kaister901]

@@nanokert9191 That would not be possible because of one big difference. Singapore separates politics and religion, Malaysia doesn't. It would require the people of all these Malaysian regions to accept that religion will come second. Then it will be possible for a Singapore like government to run things there. In Singapore, business always comes first before anything else. That's why people say Singapore is more of a company than a country because it is indeed run like one.

[@nanokert9191]

@xarifa777 well, more than half Indonesia economy is concentrated in Java, Bali and Sunda Isles. With 1+ Trillion dollar economy that is already more than Singapore, Malaysia and Sumatera combined. So the comparation makes sense. But I agree, somehow Java Island should be nuked or Nuclear Outbreak Chernobyl style to make it less crowded hence less prevelent economically and politically. And if Indonesia cease to exist, Things would be much more balanced in whole Nusantara. Stopping javanese and sundanese people supremacy.

[@khairiisa7275]

As a Malaysian, on the particular subject, This is one of the best videos ever made. Absolute objective to the issues due time and current affairs. Truly impartial and less bias. P.S The PAP is now(as of 2021) one of the longest ruling political parties in the world since BN's(ie National Front) defeat in the 2018 election.

[@Ruddpocalypse]

Sorry, what does BN mean?

[@9wowable]

BN?

[@3dsaulgoodman43]

@@Ruddpocalypse BN is Barisan National, which is the largest political party in Malaysia on terms of membership. It's part of the current government despite being elected out in the 2018 elections

[@francisko4932]

@@Ruddpocalypse National Front In english

[@khairiisa7275]

@@9wowable It's Barisan Nasional in Malay.

[@amonrei]

What's happened, happened but my 87yo dad always say that it was a huge mistake that Tunku kicked out Singapore. My family is in Johore, i live in Malacca and i have relatives in Singapore. Would love to visit again once the border is open!

[@prometheus7387]

Malaysia is a pretty cool place too! Only sad part is the political culture, but apart from there, it's a place I would love to visit too. (Singaporean here)

[@MrBoliao98]

We all miss jalaning your side

[@johnl.7754]

If Singapore stayed with Malaysia then it probably wouldn’t have become what it is today.

[@macbookaroni3580]

it wasn't. there were riots so it was for the best and plus you had to learn malay before joining. that was hard

[@leealex24]

@@prometheus7387 Well, I only hope people in KL and Singapore can work together to achieve prosperity together. You do know states like selangor, KL and Penang are run by the opposition yes?

[@mickeyfilmer5551]

I met my wife on the internet, whilst she was working as a maid in Singapore. I flew out from the UK to meet her, and go back to the Philippines to meet the family. Singapore is a fantastic place, clean, cheap to eat out- plent of choice, and Sentosa island is just breath taking. That was in 2005- it has gone from aa backwater then to the most amazing place on earth now. you must go visit!!#

[@lp-xl9ld]

He doesn't say a lot, but what he says is very well worth hearing

[@Joey-xy9qw]

despite Singapore having lots of strict laws, many good things have come out of it. 1) low crime rates. walk around alone freely at night without much fear, and can easily find help with any passerby you see if met with trouble. keeping wallets in backpacks without much fear of pickpockets, using your belongings to reserve a table in food courts without being worried of thief. even though crime still exists and its good to keep an eye out, we are more relaxed than other countries. 2) cleanliness. fined for littering, fined for spitting, fined for not disposing gum properly and so on. it is strict, but cleaning after ourselves in public became a habit for most citizens, except for some karens. we have clean streets, clean toilets, clean areas you can eat anywhere, sit down without having to wipe down the seats and so on. its comfortable living here 3) low racism. we refer to ourselves as singaporean Chinese, singaporean malay, singaporean indian and so on. its our nationality that comes first, not the race. unlike US where they say “I am a Chinese American", it is the race that is said first. we don't notice race differences. anyone can be successful, anyone can be a teacher, anyone can be your friend. we are free to share opinions, but racist remarks have zero tolerance here. if you are found being racist openly be it in public or online, sharing bad remarks of other races or stormed, you will be looked down upon. the govt can issue a fine and employers can fire you, putting this into your remarks making it harder to find another job due to bad reputation

[@am19970914]

Shhh... Don't make too much noise. What if the USA decide you need freedom? 🥺

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

Singaporean passports are the best passports in the World, same as Japan and 190 visa free (also ESTA and ETA) countries to visit. Unfortunately, Japan and Singapore don’t allow Dual Citizenship.

[@RSS_Kirygan]

@@am19970914 they already did by letting us buying sweet American weapons like the f35, f15 missiles and more. By them selling us quality military equipment we have the freedom not the get bullied around by our neighbours.

[@RSS_Kirygan]

Bro i pretty sure Singaporeans especially the (chinese pro ccp) old generation is pretty racist and saying their race is the better one and all (i am singaporean)

[@10demas]

Expensive life...that's good

[@LuKiSCraft]

One thing to note about Singapore's collapse to the Japanese empire: one main reason for this was that the British invested HEAVILY in naval defenses, with huge artillery's cannons pointed toward the sea (South). They did not anticipate that the Japanese would invade from the North (ground-based) after annexing much of Asia. If only those guns could have turned around to face North... Lol

[@laujunming4152]

Well, they were turned around. The British weren’t stupid enough to fix them, but weren’t smart enough to provide High Explosive ammunition, which would be far more effective against infantry and trucks than the Armour Piercing shells. As you said, the British were expecting a naval invasion, hence the AP shells to sink ships. So when the Japanese invaded, those batteries were stuck praying that an AP shell would hit one or two guys xD

[@huaiwei]

It has long been known that those guns can actually point north. But they are pointless (pun unintended). If we lacked air cover, nothing is going to matter much, even with two battleships without any escorts.

[@iamgreat1234]

15,000 Japanese defeated 85,000 British soldiers.

[@rebelusa6585]

Main reason Singapore fell because incompetence of arthur Percival.

[@waynemurphy4542]

Blaming the fall of Singapore on the sinking of Force Z or the royal navy makes no sense. The British had a much bigger army than the Japanese. The campaign in Malaya was a disaster. Even allowing for the inferior airforce that the British had, the Malayan campaign was fought (and lost) on the ground.

[@greenhawk6839]

The interesting thing is that on paper, Singapore's democracy doesn't look that different to any other democratic country: There's a government party and various opposition parties, an elected president, and an independent judiciary. It takes a supermajority to amend the constitution and there's even reserved seats for the opposition in Parliament to allow them to fulfill their role of holding the government to account. However, beneath the surface, gerrymandering, control of the media, and tight campaigning restrictions make the contest for power far from a level playing field. And yet, however authoritarian the governance style of the PAP is, they ultimately only retain their power because the majority of the population continues to vote for them in free (but perhaps not so fair) elections. Such is the paradox of Singapore.

[@ayahpinkofficial2769]

Pap today is just like UMNO Before 1998...They control everything in country....you can't make bussines without connection with their politician, media was fully control, ISA Draconian laws still exists in that time, No freedom of speech ...

[@danurkresnamurti3598]

Also singapore is USA ally. So USA dont mind with that dictator

[@Kollohv2]

Singapore is a fake democracy, but who's care anyway as long as the economy is prosperous.

[@ayahpinkofficial2769]

@@danurkresnamurti3598 USA actually don't care about ditactorship actually as far those ditactor follow USA rule and become a obey and loyal to them....just look at Saudi Arabia ..why USA never asking them to accept democracy and leave ditactorship?... because Saudi ditactor agree giving USA control their oil...not like Saddam of Iraq or Gadaffi..who Not giving a fuk to USA...

[@jordanjames2956]

@@ayahpinkofficial2769 The U.S. does mind dictators. We just care about their oil a whole lot more.

[@NewNicator]

Malaysia: "Congratulations, you are _becoming independent."_ Singapore: ... Malaysia: "Please do not resist."

[@Deadlypichu]

Singapore : what- Malaysia : cya buddy

[@KaiWut]

Oh cool I just learnt my entire History class in just 19 minutes.

[@SenorHybrido]

History is a lot more fun when you don't have to remember all the exact dates, names and terms.

[@lengend27war34]

@@SenorHybrido true and you get to learn fun facts

[@learnenglishthroughshortst1573]

Its mostly correct. However, Singapore DID want to be independent from the British, it just wanted to be with Malaysia as they did not think they would survive alone

[@utubegeronimo7628]

Maybe contemplate being a SAR of a Greater China? Like Hong Kong does.

[@ganboonmeng5370]

​@@utubegeronimo7628HK will no survive Independence...even if it is given...that is the different !

[@abrahamdsl]

@eronimo7628 Xinjiapo Xinzhengqu Tebie wansui! Xi jinping zhongtong wansui!

[@90taetaeya]

Yes, Singapore is not perfect (socially, politically, etc.) and we, as Singaporeans, will be the first to admit it. But damn glad that we are independent indeed and taking course of our own future.

[@idontneedfriendsbutmyselfd3076]

It's so ironic for me if you will be thanking the Malaysia more specifically Tungkul Abdul

[@usayeed727]

Lee Kwan Yu is a man I truly admire. I felt sad for his seeing that video but given the strength and character he displayed in the face of adversity, it wasn’t surprising how he transformed his country into a paragon. That’s what you call a true man.

[@SSgtJ0hns0n]

Also the man refused to have streets, buildings or major organizations named after him, not even statues erected in his honour (the exceptions are various awards and commemoration busts at various museums across the world). Say what you want about him; a selfish man would not literally spend his entire life building a country then be humble enough to not have his likeness plastered all over the place for an ego trip. He did what was necessary for Singapore to grow and then spent the last years of his life casually visiting public places in SG just to look at the results of his hard work and smile.

[@NewmaticKe]

My favourite kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6WwiYaCmtZ5g7s

[@usayeed727]

@@SSgtJ0hns0n can’t say this any better

[@saalok]

YOU ARE INDEPENDENT Singapore: oh no : / Singapore years later rich as hell: anyway!

[@specvi]

As a Malaysian, I would like to apologize on behalf of my country for what happened in the past. It's heartbreaking to see a part of Malaysia being forcefully kicked out. At least Singapore is doing better than Malaysia now after that tragic event

[@user-vt5ln7qq4j]

lol no need to apologize. that was the best thing tunku abdul rahman did in his life. he truly under-estimated the brilliant LKY.

[@NoneofyourBusiness-gy9yw]

i dont know why malaysians would even apologize for something they did not do.

[@NoneofyourBusiness-gy9yw]

@@user-vt5ln7qq4jhe obviously wasnt good in geography..

[@FiredAndIced]

My answer to OP: do not apologize for your forefathers' mistakes; they took their regrets to their graves. We, who live in the present, must deal with the hands that we have, and forge whatever we can, and hope that our works can bring about improvements to both the Malaysian and Singaporean interests beyond our shores.

[@haotatyan]

​@@FiredAndIcedunderstand what was wrong and try to do better but you didnt do any wrong so dont apologise for them

[@TsukiCondor]

Your editing has come along way man, it's amazing how far you've come as a channel. I've been here since Winners and Loosers Part 1!

[@shafeqhafez]

Next Request: Malaysia having nine monarchs.

[@kanzai12]

Nah, boring

[@shafeqhafez]

@@outerspace7391 Quite incorrect over there. The monarch is above the prime minister because the monarch is the head of state despite limited executive power.

[@joshbentley2307]

@Luqman's Malaysia you have a prime minister instead of a president when your country has a constitutional monarchy. That’s why the U.K., Canada, Japan ECT also have prime ministers instead of Presidents.

[@meowiguess903]

Now I wonder when the next YDPA term will start..

[@gpyao4469]

​@@meowiguess903 i thought it should be yesterday

[@amalaysian1514]

This is the first time I'm hearing UMNO's pronounced using every letter of the arconym lol. Sounds weird when almost all Malaysians usually known them by pronouncing "Uhm-No"

[@markmayonnaise1163]

Username checks out

[@DaisyGeekyTransGirl]

I can see why they pronounce it as that.

[@rosidahariff2365]

I find it ironic that UMNO which is a party for Malays shld have its acronym in English. 🤔

[@egali34]

"uhm-no"t my government xD

[@meowiguess903]

@@rosidahariff2365 They sticks to the old names, UMNO founded during British era.

[@DaisyGeekyTransGirl]

Singapore asked Malaysia not to be racist so Malaysia kicked them out.

[@azmard4865]

Bah. Singaporeans were most definitely shady too. I remember the Chinese's behavior during the bloody 13 May.

[@shamshulanuar7718]

Actually LKY backstabbed Tunku

[@xcre8ionx]

Malaysia is the most hypocrite country.. claim multi racial but still practising backward Malay supremacy policy called bumiputra 🤣

[@azmard4865]

@@xcre8ionx Gosh. You definitely forgot about May 13 that led to the Bumis policy. Backstabbers and victim players ☺

[@xcre8ionx]

@@azmard4865 That's y I mentioned backward.. because it is.. 🤣

[@h-Qalziel]

Singapore has also managed to acquire the second most powerful passport in the world, in-between Japan and Germany!

[@NewmaticKe]

Update : Most powerful with Japan. 192 countries

[@entgay3767]

Also highest average in, super high gdp per capita, third most dense population but I would like to think its first as the two countries above is Macau and Monaco but they don't really have an actual population for an entire country.

[@entgay3767]

With no natural resources at all!

[@leealex24]

True, but, Malaysia passport is also ranked #12 globally I believe. A very strong passport is definitely useful but, whether you're #1 or #5 doesn't make too much difference already unless, you travel to 100 countries

[@user-op8fg3ny3j]

@@leealex24 excatly, the tiers makes it sound like a big difference but in practical terms there's a very small actual numbers of difference

[@ridzuanrush]

British put their defenses on Singapore so much, but the Japanese entered Malaya through Thailand

[@ayahpinkofficial2769]

Thailand when British come they support British to conquer malaysia....when Japan come they support Japan...😂..the no wonder sultanate in malay Peninsular have severals miltary conflict with Siamese kingdom in past ...

[@iamgreat1234]

85,000 British soldiers surrender to 15,000 Japanese soldiers in 1942.

[@alliswell99199]

those thais r busy w their 40s karaoke . . .

[@bernardedwards8461]

We underestimated Japan then, just as many people underestimate China now. US and China are on a collision course, and unless one or the other backs down there will be a war. Most likely in about 5 years time, but the situation is so tense and volatile that war could break out at almost any time.

[@iamgreat1234]

@@bernardedwards8461 US cant win war against 1.4 billion people.

[@tioy3442]

Small population + unifying struggle + strict punishment + a little luck = surprising strong country, if you can keep it! I’m not one to agree with this country’s policies on a morale level, but due to it’s specific situation, it works very well practically.

[@bernardedwards8461]

The population isn't as small as all that, with 5 million citizens it's as populous as NZ, but its navy is 12 X as strong as NZ's, and I suspect its other armed forces are not far behind!! Whoever attacks Singapore will have a hard nut to crack.

[@entgay3767]

The population is actually quite big, Sweden, a huge country has 10M while a city has 5M. Not only that but the city is smaller then most cities with only 750 sq km.

[@anierrn6935]

That's the earliest I've even been to a video without a notification or anything. WonderWhy, I hope the algorirthm blesses you

[@smoktephoto]

Quite happy to listen to this as a Singaporean. It's true the government cannot get complacent with the way it rules the country if it wants to ensure high levels of satisfaction among the citizens. Also, I bet Rwanda will be taking notes from this video.

[@pocketmarcy6990]

The “Singapore of Africa” If Rwanda manages to replicate Singapore’s success I’d say it’d be one of the greatest turnarounds for any country in the modern era considering what happened in the 90s

[@agnescjq]

thank you for bringing up the point on media censorship. i think content on platforms like social media and especially youtube is so important for us to see ourselves from the perspectives of others, whether they be good or bad, since we basically only receive news or information that paint singapore in a positive light from local media outlets. a lot of research must've went into making this video. appreciate the factual and unbiased pov.

[@asher2670]

Lmao perfect timing as many 13/14 year old Singaporean students would be having their History exam about this around now

[@haechiwr]

Yeah had mine yesterday except we had to write about the war in Europe and the US

[@daisuke910]

@@haechiwr Lol what???? How come a different continent history make it to the exam paper

[@matt7192]

@@daisuke910 The world wars were global, and since Europeans controlled most the planet it would affect everyone. No matter where you live the outcome of the wars between Europeans would've affected you. Same can't be said about other continents.

[@daisuke910]

@@matt7192hmm true 🤔 they were coloniser and imperialist (still).

[@entgay3767]

@@daisuke910 yeah singapore doesn't have much history, most of the history in our world 1940s - 1980s

[@ramirosotto]

You can also argue Peru was also "forced" to become independent. It was not expelled from its previous country like Singapore, but it was liberated from Spain from the outside (unlike the rest of Latin America) by the Libertador army of San Martín

[@angmlr007]

I am a Singaporean and I approve this message.

[@leealex24]

Well, I only hope people in KL and Singapore can work together to achieve prosperity together. You do know states like selangor, KL and Penang are run by the opposition yes?

[@iamgreat1234]

@@leealex24 Majority of Selangor & KL are now ethnic Malay.

[@leealex24]

@@iamgreat1234 Are you lost or just dumb? We are not even talking about race. That's a pretty clueless comment.

[@doomzday66]

My great grandfather (indian) lived and worked in Singapore I used to wonder how he ended up there Now I understood to an extent

[@NewmaticKe]

Many prominent Indians in Singapore, past & present

[@juamu1132]

tamils are the ones in singapore @@NewmaticKe

[@Jijo2003]

I think that Singapore was separated from Malaysia was a good thing because they was trying to avoid bloodshed

[@angeluscorpius]

Yes. That was the publicly stated reason. The other reason was that the PAP/Lee Kuan Yew, was "intractable" by UMNO/Tunku Abdul Raman's reckoning. And in the passive aggressive form, the Malaysian PM expelled Singapore (and LKY, and the PAP) from the Federation. He was sure that the tiny country with no resources (not even water) would survive. He was sure that after a few years of struggling in the (economic) wilderness, Singapore would be poor, desperate, and at the end of our ropes, and Singapore would crawl back to the federation and beg to be readmitted on whatever terms the federation wanted, including, probably, that LKY steps down. That was the (unspoken) plan. Unfortunately (or fortunately), they did not tell Singapore the plan. So Singapore made other plans.

[@shamshulanuar7718]

@@angeluscorpius no. Tunku kicked Singapore out as LKY was having alliance with opposition to dethroneUMNO . And LKY was upset that Tunku insisted on having alliance with MCA instead of PAP. As Tunku realised that LKY was ambitious and wanted to be PM of Malaysia, he chose to kick Singapore out. Other leaders like Tun Dr Ismail insisted on arresting LKY. But Tunku being magnanimous, chose to kick Singapore out. When the British realised about the impending move, it's ambassador pleaded Tunku to delay for one day. The abritish that maintain huge naval base in Singapore promised to come out with solution( meaning they have no problems in arresting LKY) But Tunku had enough of LKY's antics.

[@angeluscorpius]

@@shamshulanuar7718 Yes. That would be the "Official" reason. It is good that you are such a good student of (official Malaysian) history and are appalled and disgusted (? I assume?) by non-official (non-conformist even!) deviant "interpretations" or reading between the lines and that you therefore feel the need to defend the normative (official) version. I applaud your loyalty. And your capacity for formal education. And your ability to accept completely and unquestioningly the version of history that you have been taught. But I agree on one point. The Tunku was wiser than the Malay Ultras that only knew how to use blunt measures. Arresting LKY would have martyred him, and might have led to more unrest. (You say 'magnanimous', I say 'wise' or 'shrewd' Can we agree that it's a matter of interpretation? No? Ok. Have it your way.) So that was the WHOLE of the Tunku's plan? Kick out Singapore and... that's it? There was no wider strategy? No long game? Just kick LKY out so UMNO would be safe? Oh yeah, and also racial order (if not peace). No wonder Singapore has prospered, and Malaysia is still arguing over Ketuanan Melayu or Ketuanan Rakyat (actually, they are not. It's DEFINITELY Ketuanan Melayu!). No wonder we have had only 3 PMs since independence, whereas Malaysia has had 3 in the last 3 (?) years? And Malaysia is so environmentally friendly, it even recycled one of the PMs! And he was over 90 years old! Wonderful!

[@leealex24]

Malaysia and Singapore were separated by unfortunate, but, realistic circumstance during that time. Hence, my view as Malaysian is that Malaysia and Singapore will never trust one another in eternity unless Singapore merge into Malaysia. Of course, it has to be a good deal that benefits both parties.

[@adamfaidzal]

Great one! Love it! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@Xcyiterr]

I can't explain why, but this video really makes me feel warm inside keep up the great content!

[@NoobNoob423]

agreed

[@prometheus7387]

Imagine Singapore made one of its regions independent against its own will, that would be funny.

[@andrew7955]

The smallest country ever

[@yongjunpyj]

JURONG LOL

[@LurpakSpreadableButter]

@@yongjunpyj No, let's expell Yishun

[@dnro]

@@LurpakSpreadableButter :(

[@sapphoenixthefirebird5063]

@@dnro No, split in half (east vs west)

[@r_dcruz1394]

The plan: Create Malaysia. Literally everyone: Everyone dislike that.

[@Andy0770]

Sabah and Sarawak still colonized but with different colonizer from peninsular.

[@PadecMaybeReal]

@@Andy0770 Ok lmao.

[@user-ck7qp2bn5i]

@@Andy0770 sabah and sarawak both agree to join malaysia, they were invited not forced

[@herrdoctor2895]

On mainland malaysia people seems pretty tense, Sabah and Sarawak is like that chill cousin

[@PadecMaybeReal]

@@herrdoctor2895 That is in some ways correct, it is kinda thanks to the abundance of umno and pas politics that really make this side of Malaysia a clustertruck.

[@ajzmn3538]

You may want to redo this, Albatross Files have been published. To summarise, it basically states that Singapore has always planned to split from Malaysia from the beginning because of the cultural and economic difference. The "expulsion" was really a formality.

[@00supremacy]

as a singaporean that has studied this, everything thing in this video is correct and seriously accurate keep this up mate! edit: well the death penalty and strict policies are true, westerners usually exaggerate what the government does but it is all for the good of the people and for the prosperity and extrema wealth we have now

[@fuuka69420]

as an Indonesian, I always look at Singapore with awe and jealousy. in a couple of decades it turn from a land which EVERYONE doubt to exist into what I say the Monaco of South East Asia. and meanwhile my own country is cocking about for the past...79 years. losing money to corruptions, really poor infrastructure, poor educations, even basic things like racism still felt veeeery much strongly within my own nations to this day. even simple things like having the exact same plan of moving people to flats so our city can be build more efficiently our people tend to resist. social segregation is soo high. law that are essentially a joke because nobody cares about it and if they DO care about it its usually the politician that would like it to be in their favour instead of it protecting the people. the population spreads is Gooooood awful despite having FIVE different islands. its funny despite having soo much natural resources and land, my own country still struggle to move forward to catch up to the world. but from what I see it is true that to make a nation its not easy, you need strong leader and strong foundation of people for it to work and Singapore is a living prove of it. some people might say that I am being unpatriotic, but I say all this because I am still Indonesian and of course living here I want the nation to move forward. if Singapore is like that one kid that have nothing and everyone doubt and eventually becoming a billionaire, then Indonesia is like that one kid in your class who is well off and suuuper spoiled and later on in life becoming someone with normal instead of carrying on their wealth and heritance...talks about irony..

[@skcvy8167]

Its true that hard times builds resilience, so I hope these things your country is going through will build a community of resilient lesders and people who work hard to change their circumstances 💕💕 thank you for the kind words and good luck as a Singaporean :)

[@aaaduccs6667]

@@skcvy8167 i agree completely and all the best to op 💗 it'll get better for sure one day!

[@TheShadowGov]

You know it'll be a great day when WonderWhy uploads a great video.

[@windykingdom6153]

Nice to hear from you again

[@yuzuhibiki]

As a Singaporean, Those "Unusual" laws such as selling of gums, not flushing toilets and no spitting have been such a great addition to the quality of life in Singapore. Recently they even added returning of tray else you will be fined. Chewed gums use to be everywhere including bus station making it a nuisance, Our toilets are still at the very least clean in most mall washroom excluding hawker centers and coffee shops, and spitting still happened but not as much. You can still bring gum to eat just not sell them so we often go malaysia to buy gums to eat in SG but it's not really a necessity in the first place. Heavy Drug penalty is one of the best things too and i welcome it in every future generations to come, Protestors aren't running rampant like in Europe or "Freedom" like in America whereby people can't seems to even differentiate Freedom of speech and being an absolute cunt. All in all Despite being a country with Multiple race and there IS still racism, we live in peace and with the help of the internet, karens get absolutely destroyed especially in a small country like ours. "The grass is always greener on the other side" but as someone that has travels to the different country to study and enjoy, Singapore is still one of the best places to live a simple life especially if you are born here

[@edittheunicorn]

As a Singaporean, everything here is historically correct. Hats off man, wonderful video! EDIT: also, bubble gum importing, selling, buying or spitting is banned, but eating it is not. still don't bring any in though.

[@zrumin]

can bring in la hahaha importing means bringing into country for sale, so bringing in for personal use is 100% fine. i think people just scared that they'll be accused of importing

[@8od0tmobile81]

So On the plane, I start to eat bubble gum. I land in Singapore. I swallow it within the country. Is this still legal, or am I a criminal running from the police in a country?

[@alex-vd4vm]

ah i brought 5 packs in back when malaysia border still open and the immigration guy just smiled at me 😭

[@edittheunicorn]

@@8od0tmobile81 eating it is legal, i think you may have found a loophole.

[@starlystudios]

It’s legal to bring in chewing gum to Singapore, but not to sell it. You can still have chewing/bubble gum in Singapore for personal consumption, just depose of it responsibly.

[@faisalz8849]

Separating Singapore from Malaysia was a wise move by Tunku. It allowed Singapore and it’s people progress while allowing newly independent Malaysia to catch up on her own pace. Singapore was already leading in GDP and was the CBD for the region. The wealth gap was very wide and also skewed ethnically. The native Malays were already a minority in economic arena they we’re about to be minority in ethnic composition too. Had LKY had his way and open up immigration, the Malays will only be a passenger in an economic powerhouse and replaced British colonial master with another colonial master.

[@CastleBaudeau]

this is your brain on bumi welfare

[@blizzardskullgaming4082]

It's nice that you made a video about Our Country 🇸🇬

[@wormsblink2887]

Great video! Just one caveat, chewing gum is allowed. The image you showed specifically said no selling of gum, not consumption. People used to travel to Malaysia to buy chewing gum and bring it back. Also dental gums are allowed.

[@averagegamer9774]

And people still do, just quietly

[@gangs840]

Malaysia government before: YOU ARE OUT SINGAPORE! Malaysia citizen now: let's go to Singapore to find a job (SGD 1 ~ MYR 3)

[@miguelvina7188]

😂😂😂

[@alphapast654]

Also Singaporeans: Let's go to Malaysia for vacation!

[@leoesque2803]

@@alphapast654 a win win 😂

[@CCP-Lies]

These rich countries feel like work place for immigrants

[@ironmetea308]

@@alphapast654 a soul for a soul be like

[@Tnpt_studios]

As a Singaporean, seeing this video was so amazing. This video is dam great! Also we don't really call Lee Kuan Yew by Lee. But other than that this video was awesome.

[@josuelopez3145]

I have been looking to learn why this happened for sooo long. Thanks for the video lol

[@ronaldhee6608]

Excellent. Balanced. Nailed it, in a way that non locals often don't. You may have been away for a while, but you're back in spades!

[@ernestbywater411]

If you go back and look at the actual original documents about Singapore you'll find they all say the Singapore was a 'Fortress that was unassailable from the sea,' they say nothing about it's lanward defences.

[@SenorHybrido]

Everyone assumed Malaya would put up more of a fight. No one expected the Japanese to do that insane forced march through the thick jungles of the entire length of Malaya to take Singapore by surprise.

[@rezaalan3991]

Great to se you are back.

[@junyew1813]

About how Singapore is a "fine" city, it is also due to our attitudes as Singaporeans. As a Singaporean myself, our behavior sometimes isn't as good as foreigners think to be. That's why the government implements lots of laws because apparently, fining people is an effective way of getting them to listen. Also chewing gum is banned cause we don't want every surface to be like the underside of a school desk. Gum is not part of the list of materials you can use to line a surface with.

[@jay0787]

Yeah...our behaviour can truly be atrocious.

[@Deadlypichu]

It's hilarious because no other country in asia really has any problem with gum other than Singapore.

[@qwerty32635]

as a Singaporean, I hope the "no spitting" laws can be tighter enforced (it's gross af) but unfortunately I dont think there's enough bandwidth to cope with spitters

[@exilethunder]

A bit of correction, Sabah and Sarawak has more natives then ethnic malays, the Malays that are in Sabah and Sarawak are mostly from Brunei Malays, which pretty small. The Malaysian government sometimes like to label the natives as Malays and does share the same rights as Malays in terms of economics like housing and land. This the reason why Malaysia always promote themselves as Nation where Malays, Chinese and Indian live together. But in reality, it is Malays, Kadazan Dusun, Ibans, Chinese and Indians. Sabah and Sarawak are the only two states where the Christian religion still hold the biggest influence compare to the peninsular, where malay muslim culture is dominate. Since only Sabah and Sarawak was able to keep Good Friday as a public holiday, where the west side abolish it even though there is good amount of Christians in that side too.

[@Strudlfaust]

Long time no see. But all is forgiven with the quality given to us 😍

[@juliusnepos6013]

Yeah

[@ianoliver3879]

Pretty good stuff. Thank you.

[@tryingnottofail864]

Great video as ever

[@Cuhiskh]

Imagine what Malaysia (+ Singapore) could have achieved with Lee Kuan Yew in charge. Truly one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century!

[@enzuki]

Yeah, I believe if LKY was the prime minister in Malaysia then it would've definitely be like Singapore today

[@akimkad]

Actually there were some top Malay Malaysian politicians back then believed that Lee Kuan Yew could very well become the third Prime Minister of Malaysia after Tun Abdul Razak. You can find it in the History Channel video honouring the late Lee Kuan Yew.

[@Cuhiskh]

@@akimkad Really? I didn't know that, that's fascinating! Thank you for the recommendation, do you have any others?

[@akimkad]

@@Cuhiskh I am so sorry that was all I got for reference. Those politicians believed that LKY might have made a wrong political move when he made PAP competed in general election in malaya seats.

[@shamshulanuar7718]

@@akimkad the reasonTunku evicted Singapore is to prevent LKY from taking over and dismantling Malay political power

[@UnclePards89]

Viewing Singapore from a Malaysian perspective I'm sometimes envious of the potential malaysia has in terms of socio-economic prosperity and govt policies . A lot of wasted opportunities

[@gpyao4469]

yeah malaysia was on a road to greatness (catching up on economic progress with singapore), until the 90 year old mamak planned a take over and made a backside government, now bolehland has no more future, yay!

[@NewmaticKe]

@@gpyao4469 Wawasan 2020, a distant memory

[@azizi8921]

@@NewmaticKe Whatever it is, Malaysia is no. 2 top country in term of progression in SEA. Besides, some parts in Malaysia that are bigger than Singapore already at par with it, and, If you leave out Sabah and Sarawak, Wawasan 2020 had already been realised.

[@ho1288]

@@azizi8921 Are you being sarcastic or are you high on something 😂

[@azizi8921]

@@ho1288 Man, are your education and informations totally based on YT? ☺

[@kx4998]

Chewing gum is not banned, it only can be used for medicinal use and is only sold in pharmacies.

[@minerxen]

I have never heard of this for the past like what? 16 years of my life here in SG.

[@acemelendres6361]

Isn't banned from being sold and disposed improperly? Cuz I've brought chewing gum to Singapore and that the only thing necessary was to dispose of it properly.

[@sapphoenixthefirebird5063]

@@acemelendres6361 You can chew gum, but you just can't sell it. You can also bring in gum but not so much that it makes you look sus that you're gonna sell it.

[@kx4998]

@@acemelendres6361 if you brought it in from outside the country they treat it as you don't know about the law and let you get away with it, since the real purpose of the law is for public cleanliness and cost saving as cleaning up the chewing gum cost more than the gum itself.

[@huaiwei]

@@acemelendres6361 if it is a small quantity for your own consumption, customs generally tries to close an eye. Singaporeans used to smuggle it in from Malaysia anyway for years, until we got tired of the gum itself. 🤣

[@moonreaps3753]

can you do a video about Macau next?

[@damndanielthesuctioncupdan]

You’re back wow

[@Kernel15]

The funniest part is - UMNO ran in Singapore's 1963 GE via the SAP (despite previous promises), contesting 42 seats and winning 0. The PAP contested in Malaysia's 1964 GE in retaliation, contesting only 4 seats. They, however, DID manage to win 1 seat.

[@shamshulanuar7718]

No. UMNO did not contest 43 seats

[@Kernel15]

@@shamshulanuar7718 Fair enough, but the bulk of the SAP was made from local branches of UMNO, MCA and MIC, which were all Malaysian political parties and is basically today's BN.

[@thegreatleaderjimpickens7919]

Fineable spitting, chewing gum, and not flushing public toilet? That's a futuristic dystopia? As if, that's a utopia on it's own. How many times have i encountered public toilet in the US that feels like i'm in a rotting dystopia. Dirty slums everywhere in cities. Chewing gums in public parks. If these are the product of "complete freedom" then i must be inside some gross dystopian society.

[@romanr.301]

Also, "Disneyland with the death sentence?" Capital punishment still exists in the United States, literally the very country that The Walt Disney Company was incepted in.

[@seehanwei]

@@romanr.301 death sentence , a protection measure to prevent its citizens to become brain damaged zombies from drugs abuse

[@huaiwei]

@@seehanwei and our death sentence actually saves more people from outside Singapore because it stops drug traffickers from using Singapore's excellent transport network to smuggle them to third countries, eg: from Myanmar/Thailand to Australia, a very common route until we slapped the penalty.

[@williamlouie569]

Law on chewing gum, and not flushing toilet are just a few reminders that citizens better behavior or there will be consequences! Unlike many lawless countries around the world!

[@mezzo7154]

I feel that you should make a video on the Singapore Armed Forces

[@darkcnight]

yes I'd be very interested in this!

[@Gameflyer001]

Fascinating story. In short, the British maintained a defense of the island until they left the area in 1975. Faced with a need to create their own military, they attempted to recruit several countries for help, but the one country that did help them was Israel. The SAF is modeled in large part by the IDF, including the mandatory conscription at 18, and the 2-3 year enlistment terms for women and men, respectively. Israeli weapons had been regularly used by the SAF since its founding, and some are even joint Singaporean-Israeli projects.

[@mezzo7154]

@@Gameflyer001 that’s right! However, unlike israel it is only compulsory for men to serve and it has become part of our culture. Once the British army left after independence, the island was extremely vulnerable to neighbouring countries, as well as the rise of communism in Vietnam. Foreign investors would not invest in an insecure country and thus we needed a military asap. In the span of 50 years the SAF, while outnumbered by many other armies, is one of the most technologically advanced armies in the world.

[@Gameflyer001]

@@mezzo7154 both are also similar in that they're non-Muslim countries surrounded by Muslim ones. In Singapore's case, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.

[@mezzo7154]

@@Gameflyer001 Brunei and Singapore are close Allies though. The sultan of Brunei is invited to the National Day parade and Brunei dollars are directly equal to Singapore dollars. Their currency is accepted here and vice versa

[@mip5944]

Alternated title,malaysia's worst decision

[@kanzai12]

Now, those same politician cry wanna get back Singapore with of course with racial propaganda

[@leealex24]

@@kanzai12 Well, I only hope people in KL and Singapore can work together to achieve prosperity together. You do know states like selangor, KL and Penang are run by the opposition yes?

[@alliswell99199]

@@leealex24 rlly??? i never knew that

[@alliswell99199]

@@leealex24 most chinese - indians pop. areas , kl penang ofc la

[@hanjoe380]

It kinda worked out, lots of people in johor work in singapore, singapore couldnt be sucessful within malaysia

[@rhyzlutkemeyer1712]

I am Malaysian but what i can say, Racial agenda/privilage just for 1 race is not bring you to the prosperous nation, But until now,Malaysia government still rule with the old habit, "supremacy and privilage for one race and one religion only"... wth

[@muhammadirfanjalaluddin1018]

Yeah, Malaysia is a country with many races and religions. Trying to rule a country by following the ideology of 'suprrmacy and privilages for one race and one religion only' is not gonna work.

[@gpyao4469]

that is why there is no future in bolehland

[@shamshulanuar7718]

I think the Malays are quite merciful and benevolent. They do not need to scream but they win power through election. Just as no one expect a Muslim to be the British PM, they too should not expect a Chinese as Malaysian PM

[@gpyao4469]

@@shamshulanuar7718 yeah malays are generally nice people. The people selling nasi lemak, the malay colleagues, there are very nice people. It is good to have them (these malays) as friends, going for teh tarik, inviting them for parties, building a house together, etc. But to run a country, you cannot just look at the colour of their skin. You don't vote in dogs like the MCA, or malfunctional loudspeakers like MIC, or religious zealots that will circumcise your women, or racists like UMNO. The current government is unelected. There are young malay politicians vying for change, make sure you support them.

[@matthummel8306]

@@gpyao4469 funny because those people has better performance than the opposition. People gave a chance for the opposition and they destroyed it

[@VanaeCavae]

The irony is that Singapore has now a bigger economy than it's former motherland, Malaysia.

[@corro202]

Great video.

[@booaks2980]

Fun fact Singapore's GDP is greater than Malaysia despite being kicked out by Malaysia 😂 I'm a malaysian and I think this is the most stupidest thing our first pm had done People do be arguing 🙃

[@ayahpinkofficial2769]

Tungku instead kick Singapore out from Malaysia should declared Mageran (Martian law) in Singapore to control the riot like how he do it in 13 Mei 1969 for whole Malaysia..Jails all politicians from both side who always make a fuss.....it was his mistaken step actually...there some rumors saying if Singapore not got kick out from federation... Singapore will become the Capital of Malaysia as a Federal Territory status like , Kuala-Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan today...

[@bangtongkat6821]

@@ayahpinkofficial2769 true. We knew singapura will be powerful. It always has been.

[@ayahpinkofficial2769]

@@bangtongkat6821 well...yes for now...but not in future...Since Singapore has totally reach the Limit in land space...low fertility rate...while all neighboring countries like indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and others have a lots more potential in future...20 year from now is totally different story....+ Climate change...

[@bangtongkat6821]

@@ayahpinkofficial2769 Yes, some countries have already gone ahead in levels of innovation, but that doesnt mean us malaysians shouldnt respect our closest siblings!.

[@bangtongkat6821]

@@ayahpinkofficial2769 aku rasa maybe in the future malaysia & Brunei could unite again

[@ctynwbraygalm]

Chinese are hard working they succed in every political system. Taiwan democracy, Singapore Democracy and China authoratarian socilism/capitalism.

[@whatisheartscont2be645]

Very beautiful Citystate. ❤

[@Firmus777]

When you hear "Disneyland with the death penalty", which one of those bothers you more? This is a very good based test, actually.

[@ChangeUrAtOnYT.comSlashHandle]

I'd say "the death." It's tough to come to terms with your own mortality

[@Skeloperch]

The Disneyland part for me. The death penalty is a necessary evil. You need it to do away with evil people like Julius Jones, who is set to be executed in November for murdering a father in front of his daughter because he wanted to steal his car. Disneyland, though, is the Gilded Age in a theme park. Bright and cheery on the surface, but ran by monstrously greedy people who would rather see their own countrymen replaced by foreigners if it saves them money.

[@swagmund_freud6669]

@@Skeloperch The death penalty is by no means necessary. Plenty of countries with much lower crime rates than death penalty countries have outlawed it. Life in prison works just as well.

[@prometheus7387]

@@Skeloperch To be fair, the rise of alternative parties in Singapore has forced the government to scale back on immigrant workers. Funnily enough, I'm the child of such an immigrant.

[@koharumi1]

The Disneyland part. Will only have overpriced stuff for sale that isn't even good.

[@KlaxontheImpailr]

How do they enforce the toilet flushing law? Do they actually have someone check or something?

[@leadharsh0616]

Goodness knows but I find it a very nice policy.

[@TheStickyDynamite]

Its never enforced. Its just like any other country. We have great public toilets but believe me, if you look hard enough, you'll find a truckstop level toilet here too 😂

[@ZeRo-bx7lp]

It's monitored by janitors and cleaning services workers. Ensuring public toilets are kept clean gives poorer people work and keeps the city clean. Not that they can enforce it all the time, but it's there regardless.

[@prometheus7387]

Nowadays more and more toilets get equipped with automatic flushing so it wouldn't be an issue.

[@TanTuanQi]

Singaporean here. With regards to some of those funny laws in Singapore, alot of them aren't enforced or at most rarely. For example, this toilet flushing law is not really enforced because we simply don't have people in the toilet checking. It remains there because there isn't any reason to remove it anyway and is there for symbolic reasons. People generally do flush the toilets, dont spit or litter so enforcement is rare unless you are rude enough to do those things in public and dumb enough to get caught. Another example of symbolic laws is the law that makes gay(only male to male but not female to female) sexual intercourse illegal. We inherited it from the British during colonial times and the government keep it because a majority of the population are very conservative. The govt would probably lose alot of votes from the conservative and religious blocks of voters if they tried to remove it. At the same time, the govt gave lots of hints that they wont be enforcing it n so far i have not heard of any instances where it was enforced.

[@bruhmoment6720]

[@justinsider9686]

Bruh momento

[@emeraldworriorgaming8942]

What?

[@dimensionalanimations]

I'm impressed by this video as a Singaporean

[@cinto1394]

I'm curious to know how the PAP maintain its political stance, meaning how it develops its members who, most likely, will be the future leaders of Spore to continue their strategic roadmaps. So it will be an uninterrupted long-term development plan. Anyone can fill me in or refer me to sources, please.

[@bowlampar]

Singapore was freed from British Empire colonialism after decided to join Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak to form Malaysia Federation in 1963, after 2 years of disagreement and dispute in political front, it was expelled by parliament from Malaysia Federation by overwhelming votes, gained its independence in 1965 and became a Republic of Singapore. 🤓

[@julten6969]

Finally he’s back

[@redacted240]

U rlly have to upload this a directly after my history exam

[@komnennos]

Love the new style

[@Daniel-on5gy]

Mari kita rakyat Singapura Sama-sama menuju bahagia Cita-cita kita yang mulia Berjaya Singapura 💪🏾

[@cjwwo8340]

Its majulah not berjaya singapura. U dont even know ur national anthem 😂

[@ianc9699]

@@cjwwo8340 thats the first verse of Majulah Singapura bruh

[@domomini]

@@cjwwo8340 you don't even know your national anthem

[@modmaker7617]

Canada should do a Singapore on Quebec.

[@mr.d00m37]

Quebec is too valuable in every way

[@huaiwei]

@@mr.d00m37 Singapore is pretty valuable too...but....😉

[@tomriddle8933]

Heh. I was expecting a comment saying the same about Puerto Rico.

[@modmaker7617]

@@tomriddle8933 Na. Puerto Rico should become the 51st state.

[@huaiwei]

@@tomriddle8933 pretty sure Puerto Rico is trying to move in the other direction. It is one of the rare places which wants to *join* a bigger nation but isn't given a free pass by the bigger nation itself....just as rare as Singapore gaining independence against its will.

[@mitchio86]

would love to learn how they pan pages at a slant (as they did at the start of the video)

[@tengkubingit4422]

As a Malaysian, i want to thanks the creator for actually including the WHOLE story, especially the financial inequality part of it I saw a lot of video on YT that actually did not include that part as if they tried to villainies Malaysia as for the sake of a villain. It's misinformation for the sake of entertainment only rathwr than educational entertainment

[@tengkubingit4422]

@@gabaghoul__ explain

[@saltbombcreations8336]

There was a referendum for Bermudan independence, and when most of them said no, I’d imagine that they weren’t ready for it and wanted to stay with Britain

[@JX531]

Drug death penalty Remember that Singapore is absolutely tiny with a sub 6mil population *today*, far lower in the past when that law first came to be. Tiny enough that any form of drug smuggling could easily explode into another drug addiction problem for a significant portion of its small population if left unchecked. Which is why they put in such extreme, 0 tolerance measures, they were deadly afraid of anything that could cripple / reduce the population's efficiency ( just look at how far they go to restrict gambling for natives )

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

Yay wonderwhy uploaded.

[@MrAgLi]

Part of the video subtitle/caption have chapters mixed up.

[@TheSunMoon]

🇸🇬 Flying my country flag high! 🤘🏼😎

[@ihavetowait90daystochangem67]

Singaporean here, it’s more like Malaysia got its independence from Singapore than the other way around

[@thecia4202]

To their detriment

[@PizzaSpaceman]

lol biggest singaporean cope

[@thecia4202]

@@PizzaSpaceman i would say something, but there is no greater insult than being a Malaysian

[@PizzaSpaceman]

@@thecia4202 imagine fighting on the internet to make yourself feel better

[@alliswell99199]

@@PizzaSpaceman i suppose most of the coms r asean’s people. So pls limit the insult towards malaysians, they didnt even made the decision

[@mezzo7154]

I’m watching this in the car and literally just drove by some of the buildings in the pictures like the parliament house

[@share_accidental]

as a singaporean, this is such a well-made video!