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

[@junk5284]

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

[@Titan-fk2fi]

Nah doesn't matter, so long we don't fight each other

[@nore5992]

@@Titan-fk2fi You missed the Joke

[@PitofTrogness]

@@nore5992 yeah

[@msq5980]

Can i use the black guy meme saying "surprise motherf**ker" instead?

[@f.b.i3209]

@@naim2096 X to Doubt

[@wzr3293]

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

[@hailyrizzo5428]

Because Singapore basically did not have the basic natural resources, water and food, to feed itself. Todate Singapore has to buy water from Malaysia. It's not just a commercial transaction. If the Malaysians 'turn off the tap' as they say, it will be an act of war

[@Danilium]

Also, you have Uruguay in 1830...

[@johneyon5257]

@@Danilium how did uraguay show its reluctance to independence

[@Danilium]

@@johneyon5257 We did not want it within the first 30 years after the independence. When Uruguayan independence from the Brazilian Empire was declared in 1825, it was done with the simulateous incorporation (union) as a province to the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata (modern Argentina). However, due to a betrayal in 1828 from the Provinces, trying to avoid a war with Brazil, they accepted a British proposal to make Uruguay independent from all countries and to reject the acceptance to the incorporation, the Provinces, Argentina and Great Britain made us independent without Uruguayan consent. The Preliminary Peace Treaty of 1828 forced us to give ourselves a Constitution and create a country, without having actual borders (the treaty did not say which were the limits with either Argentina nor Brazil). After 10 years of regional instability, that issue provoked a conflict and a civil war in Uruguay that extended to the three countries for over 14 years (the Guerra Grande). After the end of the war, the independence was again guaranteed by those countries, no limits. The final border treaties were signed in 1852, 1909 and 1913 with Brazil and in 1961 with Argentina (no kidding on the dates).

[@johneyon5257]

@@Danilium - thanks - that was messy - do Uruguayans celebrate independence day?

[@a11danny]

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...

[@ariv8585]

I know Singapore is very wealthy, but what’s so bad about Malaysia? I just don’t know. From what I can see it doesn’t look too bad either. I would love to visit both places one day.

[@StreetDrilla]

@@ariv8585 I know, Malaysia does NOT seem like a 3rd world country. They are probably on the level of China.

[@sini0071]

@@StreetDrilla Yeah, no. Not even close to China.

[@StreetDrilla]

@@sini0071 I am talking about GDP per capita... Something it is higher than China in.

[@Jun-cc6qs]

@@ariv8585 Depends how you view Malaysia. I'm a Malaysian here and I personally think there are perks on living in both countries, depending on taste. Singapore of course, is a highly cosmopolitan and wealthy country whilst Malaysia is more of a laid-back country with a better development level than that of other neighboring Southeast Asia countries. However the government can get quite corrupted, infrastructure can be lacking in some areas. To sum up, we aren't that bad, but we could've been better.

[@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

[@morganfalkdesigns]

..if the stuff I was taught IS actually fair or accurate…

[@MorrisKytos]

Anyone makes mistakes, especially unintentional ones. The fact that you recognized ignorance and replaced with it humility, acceptance, and thirst for knowledge and truth makes you more than a Malaysian. You are a citizen of the World. 🙂

[@pingyu5141]

The same with Philippines. After president Marcos was forcibly kicked out of the presidency by people's revolt led by the opposing Aquino's Liberal Party.. Children growing up were taught and brain washed in schools, that the Marcoses were the evils that dictates what the country should be.. However after three decades under the political clout of the Aquinos, and the country sliding down to its lowest stature with rampant corruption and poverty.. the general populace has awakened to realize who the real hero was. If BONGBONG MARCOS the son will win the presidency on this year's presidential election, then the world should expect the Philippines to bounce back, and a long delayed continuation to its being known as The Rising Tiger of Asia should then commence.

[@KeoNz]

eh bro, at the very least you made an effort to fact check various courses and conclude the real history instead of the "altered" one taught to you. Kudos for that! Too bad for the other commentors though..

[@tikigodsrule2317]

The winner gets to write the history book. My countries history books are nonsense too. You are very intelligent to be questioning your own education. Books are written by people and we all have our flaws.

[@maddie9602]

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

[@abdulhannan2569]

XD

[@fulcrum2951]

Not wrong

[@katzlang]

Rhodesia was basically declared independent by Britain too, I believe.

[@noaccount4]

@@katzlang Nah Rhodesia declared independence but Britain did not accept Rhodesia's independence, as Britain was scheduling independence for Rhodesia through another faction. The Rhodesian government was led by a white racial minority, and the Westminster government wanted to transfer power to a black racial majority government, so it was weirder

[@ArkTolei]

@Kleco102twice in just a few years. Reading that section of lee kuan yew's book is heartbreaking

[@TheGuitarded1]

"Reluctantly independent" "Became incredibly wealthy" It's a millennials fantasy coming true

[@planescaped]

That was a good one.

[@Sacrilege83]

Johnny: "There you go, just finished creating my video game Twitch streaming channel." Dad: "Okay Johnny it is time for you to leave the coup. You have to do something more with your life than just play video games." Johnny: "NuuuooooOOOOOOOO!"

[@CINADAPmusuhkita]

Dollar is collapsing, SGD will be useless when gold taking over.. and singapore gold stockpile is laughable lol

[@Riptizm]

@@planescaped irkeke mc mm I’m mom m u yum li do e

[@gray-fox6789]

Thg country is wealthy, but the people are still poor. Maybe they felt rich when coming back to where? Malaaaaaaysiaaa... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Paul-bs5wl]

"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"

[@rachelcookie321]

What is the full truth?

[@jonathantan2469]

The Japanese actually had full control. And they enforced control with state terror... beheadings of people suspected of aiding the British & the resistance, "comfort women", massacres, and death camps. Many Malayans were pressed into forced labour to build railways, roads, and military infrastructure.

[@Tekisasubakani]

@@jonathantan2469 Yeah, I did a double-take when he said that with no further explanation. Kinda disingenuous, at least to me.

[@cdsilber]

For a moment I thought he said "place them out of the control of the native people" but on further review he did say "under the control" which is really, really wrong. Kind of like calling occupied Japanese territories a "Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere."

[@naravit_lertratkosum]

@@rachelcookie321 the japanese put people of the countries it invaded as leaders so the citizens will be obedient to them, basically puppets

[@nuanced8225]

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

[@utubegeronimo7628]

Both countries have accepted the reality that they are sovereign nations given the incidental historical developments.The only recourse is to enhance Asean solidarity and I see both sides doing it.For us Malaysians,the past is irrelevant and we treat Singapore as foreign as we treat Thailand,Vietnam, Hong Kong, Indonesia etc.

[@screech5360]

Me, reading these polite comments as a person from the Indian subcontinent:😮 Good relations with neighbours are essential for nations to thrive.

[@chvhndrtntlr3482]

Unlike Indonesian vs malaysian? Haha

[@stabbypandarogue8164]

I’m more inclined to believe that immature ppl tend to not watch stuff like these

[@noeminoemi1350]

or no kids .lol

[@pridelander06]

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

[@Thebluebridgetroll]

And the fact it isn't on some of the merch is an absolute travesty

[@merrittanimation7721]

Followed by *thud*

[@juanmegias9147]

same

[@zawarudo596]

Mine is: "[X] came done with a case, of being dead" lol

[@MI_shipwreck20]

pridelander06 This phrase has even made it into my regular vocabulary

[@Crayo]

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

[@javieryeo4032]

Crayo and then the country they kick out become one of the richest in the world so yeah, not a smart move

[@Crayo]

@@javieryeo4032 fr lmao

[@Crayo]

@@javieryeo4032 Brunei did a good choice not joining Malaysia because they became kinda rich

[@skeletonwguitar4383]

Crazy Rich too

[@shearerabraham7423]

@@Crayo the rich one is their sultan..... citizen living in poverty

[@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.

[@juki6377]

if you live there you'll discover the discipline has some weird side effects, and dissipates as soon as a singaporean crosses a border :P nonetheless, the world being a complicated place, i agree, Sg is a lovely place

[@mrhan2670]

Don't take the wrong way. The PAP government has its bad side too. I know cos i am a local here. I came from the minority here.

[@faldovifendi6878]

⁠@@mrhan2670PAP is probably the only political party in the world that can claim “the end justifies the means”. Their means isn’t the worst either in South East Asia, a region full of either dictatorship or rampant corruption.

[@rachaeltan5462]

​@@juki6377 just because some of us do does not mean all of us same for malaysians

[@juki6377]

@@rachaeltan5462 yes it is a generalisation, maybe it's age related too but I've been able to guess someone is from spore from their antics 😅 (I worked in a luxury hotel as a teen, Germans French Americans Taiwanese vs mainlanders and Dutch are also fairly easy to observe and guess)

[@DoobieKeebler]

This is the kind of hard hitting, short, square based, informative animation we need. Something that some channels would needlessly plump up into a 15 minute video, full of filler, cut down to exactly what is pertinent. And we get animation that could get you slapped with a Cease & Desist from Lego's "Duplo" division.

[@danishzuhairi338]

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.

[@cheetengho7876]

Malaysian here too. The guy above me is right, please correct the term. Malaysian - Citizens of Malaysia Malays - Predominant race in Malaysia

[@lalehiandeity1649]

@@cheetengho7876 He’s not likely to redo and reupload the whole video just to correct one mistake.

[@koyonafri]

@@ccsas5398 Malays (Malay: Orang Melayu, Jawi: أورڠ ملايو) are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the eastern Sumatra, Malay Peninsula and coastal Borneo, as well as the smaller islands that lie between these locations - areas that are collectively known as the Malay world. These locations are today part of the countries of Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Bangka Belitung Islands, Borneo (Kalimantan) and Riau Islands), southern part of Thailand (Pattani, Satun, Songkhla, Yala and Narathiwat), Singapore and Brunei Darussalam. source? wikipedia

[@watching99134]

@@ccsas5398 He's not asking for your street address.

[@ksc7957]

@@ccsas5398 lol someone from unknown places try to "correct" a Malaysian when talking about Malaysia

[@gimmethegepgun]

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

[@jeffbenton6183]

But Kula Lumpur is still the capital of Malaysia, and the cultural center of the country

[@ernstschmidt4725]

history sorta validated that fear

[@mindamurni]

Nah, every nation has it golden age. Your glory came early, it will set early too. Thailand with help of China will to built a land bridge to by pass Malacca strait soon. Your demised will came eventually, it is a matter of time. In the mean time, keep your 'cooky' attitudes alive then. It will backfires yourselves at the end.

[@littlechemie5425]

@@mindamurni Er.... I don't that canal will ever be built. Middle of tropical rainforest with those nasty diseases...

[@yeeyee5057]

@@mindamurni Yeah go ahead and build a 20 something kilometre bridge. You have made the most arrogant claim that I have ever heard,

[@margaretlim4013]

It's blessed that Singapore is out of Malaysia. She went a long way in becoming a prosperous island-state, thanks to the Pioneer Ministers who worked hard in proving that we can make it. Right now, Singapore provides millions of jobs to the Malaysians!

[@eugenechin2863]

@Margaret Lim And the SGD is 3x bigger than the Ringgit and on par with the AUD. Small nation punching above its weight..lol

[@tka3]

@@eugenechin2863 and also a regional superpower, international trading and finance hub, international transport hub, premier tourism destination, and one of the safest and cleanest countries in the world

[@arx117]

So why Singapore still asking water from Malaysia? If Malaysia stop giving you water, Singapore can't even stand

[@margaretlim4013]

@@arx117 it's not about 'asking water from Malaysia' There are agreements signed between both sides. You may want to look up Google about the water agreements between both countries.

[@ernestng6780]

@@arx117 That's exactly the reason the success is impressive. Singapore lacks any natural resources, even essentials such as water. But despite lacking resources, the state has made itself a center of trade, culture and wealth in Southeast Asia, carrying itself higher than many of its larger neighbors who have plentiful resources. The wealth of Singapore is the result of brilliant diplomacy, bringing value to other nations, and strict anti-corruption measures.

[@bluefish4999]

You've always had some humorous bits in your videos but Singapore getting thrown out the door tops them all.

[@nannon2934]

😂😂😂

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

I love Singapore, had a great time there with Donald

[@duran9664]

Kim Jong-un I’m sure that were ur body doubles.

[@kiambo1601]

KIM JONG-UN THE GREATEST LEADER.HE WILL LEAD US AGAINTS THE CHINA VIRUS

[@juanmegias9147]

how are the nuclear deals going mr. Jong???

[@TheSunMoon]

Hey, it's Duke Nu-Kim!

[@Newdivide]

At least you are making progress to improve relations with your “sworn” enemy

[@theskepticalwhaler4946]

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

[@gideonmele1556]

A History Matters thud and no one had to die this time. My how far we have come

[@slewone4905]

I was distracted and thought someone died. again

[@chrismcdonnell1695]

I found this to be an extremely informative presentation, but I think I'll have to re-run it several times. It covered so many events and political manoeuvring that I really struggled to keep up.

[@RahimRahmat]

Hate to break it to you, but the video largely got the nitty-gritties wrong. The reason Singapore was kicked out was because the PAP was fighting for rights for *all* Malaysians, while the main party UMNO was adamant on preferential treatment for the ethnic Malays, just so that the Malays could catch up economically. I can see UMNO's point - if they kept status quo, the Chinese would be the overwhelming economic force despite being the minority race, and that sounds like a recipe for disaster (I understand this was the situation in WW I Germany, where I understand that the Jews were the main economic force. Please correct me if I'm wrong). I can also see PAP's point, since any inequality in a fragile federation would lead to disharmony, or even outright riots. Since both could not agree on what was best, Singapore was (heavily) encouraged to leave. (Heck, who am I kidding.... we got kicked out!)

[@impera8776]

@@RahimRahmat As far as I know the Jews had a decent portion of the economy, especially for their population size. But by the 1930s their economic influence started to diminish. The biggest reason for their targeted discrimination was a popular German conspiracy of “Germany being betrayed by an enemy within” and well… most of Jewish history has always been the role of scapegoat so… the rest happened.

[@impera8776]

To add on to the comment above, the reason for the Chinese having such a large economic influence on the economy was thanks to the British (what a surprise). The British liked to separate industries through racial barriers, and imported Chinese workers for the incredibly large Tin industry (which at the time provided 70% of the worlds Tin supply I believe) The Malay populace was left in charge of agriculture, which gave them ownership of large amounts of land but was far less profitable. As for the Indians, I don’t think they had a specific role. But they had a good command of English which was very useful in general. This eventually led to a lot of the industrial and economic hub within Malaysia to be controlled by a minority Chinese population. The racial policies favouring Malays was put into place to forcibly close this gap (via. reserving university slots for ethnic Malays, having some lands only purchable by Malays, education subsidies, business subsidies etc.) A lot of modern Malaysian politics still focuses on these polices which are still in place. Now I would love to recommend learning more about Malaysian politics, not because it’s educational, but because it’s a complete dumpster fire that’s simultaneously a soap opera and a comedy. Especially now, since elections are taking place as I write this comment.

[@Travlinmo]

I love the writing of your videos. Thank you.

[@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

[@Zack-et9wj]

Liveable?

[@Heatmaker]

@@Zack-et9wj Singapore is actually a really nice country. The only bad thing about it is how expensive owning a car over there is

[@Sadlaxy]

@@Heatmaker Hey the MRT works perfectly fine too ;)

[@Sadlaxy]

@@OfficialRapMV I like how we have one of the best train systems in the world and you're still not satisfied.

[@flipmanlet8982]

@@Heatmaker Philippines: *cries*

[@18000rpm]

Every Singaporean: Thank god they kicked us out!

[@kerakol5933]

Malaysia: the best decsion we ever made..

[@MichaelDavis-mk4me]

@@kerakol5933 Actually, they are probably regretting that decision right now given how rich Singapore became.

[@blackblack6032]

@@MichaelDavis-mk4me but if they still united maybe a lots of proplems will happen

[@braden1450]

since when malaysia regret for kicking singapore out

[@leaf8939]

this is why u need to watch the video until the end

[@grimftl]

I had a friend who got a contract for a few years in Singapore. His wife wrote a book about their experience. She announced to their friends that "We're going to Singapore!" One of their kids asked "How do you sing a pore?" That was the title of her book. :D

[@madleon81]

Fun fact it should be Singhapur but some Brit misspelled as usual ;-)

[@oliversherman2414]

I love your channel keep up the great stuff!!

[@fizzfuzz2250]

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.

[@fizzfuzz2250]

Adding another comment, because I think some people will be confused about the difference between "Malaysian" and "Malay". "Malaysian" is a nationality referring to the people of Malaysia. So a Malaysian can be Malay, Chinese, or even Caucasian. "Malay" is an ethnic group.

[@josephsolomon4684]

​@@fizzfuzz2250 Additionally, what was not mentioned in the video about Brunei's withdrawal from the merger agreement as a result of the revolt which the revolt was instigated by the insurgents as who were members of the TNKU (North Kalimantan National Army), a militia supplied by Indonesia and are linked to the leftwing Brunei People's Party (now banned), which favoured a North Borneo Federation back then. Which like you, a fellow countrymen as well.

[@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music]

Speaking as someone from the other side of the planet, I have no idea how accurate this video is but I found it funny AF.

[@anitakoch3895]

A lot of rethoric about a simple reality. Singapore is the natural continuation of Malay Peninsular. It is/was part of Malaya and nobody/anything else.

[@anitakoch3895]

@@fizzfuzz2250 iI think any half educated person should know all that.

[@KX36]

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

[@nakanowatari3339]

Sadly, i feel like this is just how melayu people think since indonesia is not that much different

[@zebimicio5204]

Nice try buddy, now imagine if the chinese would close down chinese privilleges as well.

[@supermanXL]

More like ethnic groups

[@lawden210]

@@nakanowatari3339 Indonesia is different, due to the need to uphold Pancasila

[@dimasbaskoro8150]

@@lawden210 oh my sweet summer child

[@hocamrastas4778]

Not quite what I thought I remembered from 80s high school history but thoroughly well told and entertaining from the big picture down.

[@514broly]

“ It worked out in the end”. That’s a gross understatement. My deepest respect for Singapore and it’s late statesman Lee Kuan Yu.

[@samaritan3712]

Malaysia: Singapore, you are out! Singapore: *GDP exceeds Malaysia* Malaysia: INTERESTING.

[@jascrandom9855]

Yo! Its true! Singapore's Nominal GDP is 4 Billion U$D larger than Malaysia's!

[@nicolasjamo]

@@jascrandom9855 I'm more impressed that Singapore's economy is bigger with about 1/5th the population of Malaysia

[@ALV694]

More like d'oh

[@ALV694]

@@nicolasjamo tax Haven + major port for Chinese EU trade = $$$$$

[@ALV694]

@Hernando Malinche ur forgetting about the Tamil indians, who are very influential in both Malay and Singapore but mostly Singapore (longest serving pm is Tamil). Also before race law both Tamil indians and Chinese dominates the Malay economy.

[@michaelj6392]

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

[@magnetospin]

Malaysia: Get out of my house! Singapore moves in to a mansion.

[@hamidbp6613]

Well.Malaysia is also much rich

[@enricocarrara4741]

@Win Everything actually Singapore makes most of its drinking water through desalifination so Malaysia would need to cut of the food which would lead to Singapore invading Malaysia which despite its size is a feasable possibility due to their modern armed forces and large quickley mobilized reserve force aswell as their Airforce.

[@somethung8188]

@@enricocarrara4741 Bruh Singapore can't invade Malaysia. Plus this circumstance is incredibly unrealistic. Nowadays theres no tension and the two are basically best friend nations.

[@limchyehock6722]

@Win Everything Don't forget MY also buy treated water from SG!!!! Learn how to co-exist. Don't think too highly of your longkang water which comes from the sky.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Interesting and I learned even more from the comments about certain issues. Watching from the Philippines.

[@anthonylee5789]

This is a very informative piece

[@sharpshots5813]

Singaporean here, this is mostly correct. You just missed out on the fact that the breaking point was during the racial riots which pushed malaysia to kick singapore out

[@Mr.Bearbrick]

true

[@siongweiwong422]

It can't be help. Somebody just want more power to themselves then helping the nation out.

[@luqhakim5711]

The 1964 race riots was it? I read a bit about that. Sad how these kinds of things happen. Same goes for the 1969 riots as well. It was so bad that Malaysia created the 5 National Principals to make sure the new generation never will bring about the same kind of violence again.

[@wanshah1377]

Go deep on this 13 mei issue, please. Read the flyers that spread around. Go deep. U nearly understand the situation. If u go deeper by studying what actually happen on the ground (eg, flyer, commotion, promoting hatred speech). Once u learn that, u will understand that whose actually the racist.

[@rubank4651]

so many errors, how can you say "mostly" correct

[@ceyhunmavzer5375]

When your dad kicks you out of the house, and you become very rich against all odds

[@mandmsmapper8400]

Nice, but Singapore wasn't son of Malaysia

[@b0ss889]

At least they proved the others wrong Lmao

[@constantiniasmith4231]

Daughters of karen mums be like

[@certifiedbruh2180]

@@mandmsmapper8400 More like ex

[@jokerofmorocco]

Singapore was actually always pretty prosperous and was already wealthier than rest of Malaysia when it was part of it

[@ComputerCurry]

Thanks for this!

[@Mermaidkilla]

I've been binging your videos lately and really want to know more about James Baisonette now

[@seneca983]

3:08 Fun fact: Singapore's gold reserves amount to 127.4 tons.

[@JunSian1001]

That is only like 6 billion USD worth of gold. XD

[@kaiservonpanzer213]

@@JunSian1001 Yeah but they're one city with about 5 million people

[@Simba_LJ917]

seneca983 Ophir has million metric tons of Gold. you even have Trillion Dollar debt to World Bank of Opjhir. that’s how tiny speck you are and how they made you a fool your money has any value in this World ruled in darkness by the Dark Lord Prince, the Father of Lies & murderers & terrorists of the World in Middle East.

[@baswdc2165]

@@Simba_LJ917 are you alright? I think you're going off a dark cliff there buddy

[@ahuman2413]

Why do you need gold if you have a real life mage (dukun)

[@moosesandmeese969]

2:29 idk why but that animation of singapore getting kicked out is hilarious

[@Cynderfan35]

and the *thud* when it happens XD

[@infernalcardinal2196]

Looked more like a yeet to me

[@Flazerie]

step-bro, im stuck in these bushes!

[@PrinceEWS]

Haha it really is. Right after "Rahman had a brilliant idea!"

[@happypaws18]

Yeeettttt...😂

[@YvetteCousin]

Not sure how I ended up down this rabbit hole of history as I was just trying to plan a vacation to Singapore or/ and Malaysia. Realized that they are two different countries when I looked up covid requirements and different airlines and now my planning just become more complex lol I am happy I learned something :)

[@nik65stgt60]

Great content!

[@chris-hz2wd]

Britain always pops up in videos that don’t even have them in the title 😂

[@kingt0295]

Controlling 25% of the land area on earth puts you into some strange situations ig

[@pecadodeorgullo5963]

We often get dragged into situations that we didn't even start yet it is blamed on us since we owned one or both of the arguing parties.

[@casper2694]

@Leo Gonzalez look around bud, everyone's ancestors are crooks and thieves, it's how things work back then

[@myrkurefni2398]

@@casper2694 well then you are pretty luck to live in 21st Century!

[@rollingsteady3107]

Britain is like a herpesvirus people forget that they have it then it just Pops up unexpectedly!

[@officialviperanium6818]

As a Malaysian this was hard to watch lol

[@3dsaulgoodman43]

Just showed how non-Malays are looked at in Malaysia.

[@bruv7521]

Same, bukan same tapi same

[@yeright4625]

@@bruv7521 lol lucu kau

[@jerrynp9639]

:_( same

[@bigenergy1546]

Same as how medicine is bitter

[@reddevil211287]

The animations are legendary

[@ZairuK9001]

Kuala Limpur and Singapore are beautiful cities, both deserve to be respected and loved.

[@minister2965]

The comment just wanna fight. They forget Singapore used to be into communism before back tracking.

[@jonathanng138]

KL has shitty living standards

[@yvricz1410]

@@jonathanng138 why should you guys fight with each other? i don't get it. it happened so many years ago and the people that made the decisions probably are dead already. should the citizens be blamed? use your logic please

[@jonathanng138]

@@yvricz1410 I'm from Malaysia I know Malaysia is a shitty country in comparison with Singapore. Malaysia still has special race rights

[@sharkronical]

@@yvricz1410 it's like America and Britain 50-60 years after War of 1812; they weren't exactly still vengeful, yet still bitter about it

[@frozenflava]

Short answer : because there was too many Chinese in Singapore

[@drinkbleach9033]

@@sofea898 wanting equal rights is communism? Nice logic

[@huaiwei]

​@@sofea898 how funny. LKY actually hated communism and had to fight off a pro-communist group which split from the PAP to form a rival party called the Barisan Socialist. His government then launched Operation Codestore to get the communists arrested and charged and imprisoned or burnished from Singapore.

[@Adam-wm2rh]

Guano preh, skalo bereh

[@mofb8331]

Which none chinese country want too many chinese in their country...even in australia they dont want it

[@frozenflava]

@@mofb8331 then Australia is racist too, that doesn't justify what happened, the thing is letting all individuals thrive without limiting them based on their race.

[@blaarghaargh]

Hi - being from Singapore I really appreciate that you're covering a key part of our history! But I just wanted to point out a few inaccuracies in your video: Tunku Abdul Rahman did not lead the Malaysian Solidarity Convention, he led UMNO and the Alliance Coalition which the MSC was formed in opposition to. Conversely, Lee Kuan Yew and his Singapore-based People's Action Party led the pan-Malaysian movement of the MSC, and "Malaysian Malaysia" was the rallying cry of those opposed to the concept of ketuanan Melayu. "Malaysian Malaysia" was not, as your video suggests, the racial policy of the Malaysian establishment, but rather the belief that the economic, social and political opportunities in Malaysia should be equally provided to all Malaysians of all races, rather than being affirmatively provided to those of the Malay race. Nonetheless, it's great that you've covered this part of our history. Separation is a very interesting historical topic, given that (as you have rightly pointed out) expulsions have been exceptionally rare across the world. The fact that it did happen in our corner of the world points towards a unique mix of racial demographic, political and Cold War factors that defined Malaysia and Singapore in the sixties. Cheers, your videos have been a great source of learning for me, and keep up the good work!

[@wizzyi3862]

Pure chinese rubbish. There is no such thing as Ketuanan Melayu. It has been the Malay Kingdom with Malay Sultans all the while in the Malay Peninsula in the Malay Archipelago. The Chinese were poor migrants from China and citizens of the Chinese Emperor Pu Yi and others. Lee Kuan Yew tried to steal the Malay Land into Chinese Malaysia when Chinese migrants are not entitled to anything much less citizenships of the Federated Malay States. Why should chinese migrants be given Malay Federation citizenship, I ask you? Theywere not forced to leave China. You are still welcome to to go back to China like Kuok and Jho Lo and Namwee. Are Malays being given equal right in China? Heck even UIygurs are being detained in concentration camps, Tibets want out of China. So why do you think you Chinese owned the Malay island Singapore?

[@mylearnhazimi1380]

It is something 'taboo' to talk about Tunku's decision among Malays here(Malaysia). But what i believe, Tunku's decision have silver lining for majority(malays and other pribumi) because most of majority were poor and uneducated compared to chinese comunnity during that time. Nationalism based on racial sentiment was very high during that time and for short term, the decision was 'good' for Malaysia peace, but for long term, not so much for Malaysia. At the end, it is what it is. Hope Malaysia and Singapore can be good brothers forever, complementing for good to each other.

[@cv990a4]

Something very worthwhile to read is Lee Kuan Yew's autobiography, not just about the independence issue, but also the quite difficult years after independence and how he and his cabinet made a tremendous success out of S'pore. I'm an American and I found it fascinating. It's also a treat to get his thumbnail sketches of different world leaders he worked with and countries he visited. He is, for instance, utterly scathing about Sri Lanka, pointing out that it had all the gifts at independence and completely squandered them, something that, unfortunately, is even more true today. He has a lot of admiration for the Japanese, mixed with sadness and incomprehension at their inability to admit fault for WWII. Lee Kuan Yew was a one-off - we'll never see his like again.

[@juki6377]

@@cv990a4 i agree, although LKY was far from perfect, it is a very good read. I found the eulogy for his wife showed even more who he was as a person and made him one of the few people i (somewhat) admire

[@ladyofhalos]

​@@mylearnhazimi1380 singapore and malaysia will always squabble like siblings but we will always wish that the other will do well. - from a singaporean.

[@AlternativaRed]

2:28 OMG I'm dying with the animation of Singapore flying out of the little house

[@owl8930]

abdu-rahman pronounced as abdul ramen is not something i ever expected. nice vid!

[@steevan]

*malaysia kicks singapore out of the chatroom* Lee Kuan Yew : "The whole of my adult life **rubs tears with cash notes** I believed in merger and Unity"

[@nadrini300]

Hahahahahahahah

[@intellectualfudanshi2744]

Money can't make you happy but you can't be happy without money

[@luqhakim5711]

@@Sabrina_Tea you are correct but that does not justify people judging others where they go in the afterlife just because of their actions. Sure what Najib did is rather inexcusable but again, it's not our job to judge him now. Whatever happens, it is up to between them and God. That's all I can say, whatever you want to say about God.. that's all you, it will not change my stance.

[@harbymastopia9635]

@@intellectualfudanshi2744 Spot on!

[@cannonf_odder3041]

How dare you insult our god emporer Lee Kuan Yew

[@BarberJ95]

That animation of Singapore being tossed out. 😂 Reminded me of Jazz on the Fresh Prince being thrown out.

[@alfie3836]

Hahaha classic!

[@SamAronow]

I believe that was the intention.

[@rafidikbarathallah4768]

Ahh... Finally a peaceful comment section

[@00supremacy]

as a singaporean, this is legit very accurate good job mate!

[@Kraliezec]

I visited Singapore several times before the Covid pandemic. Singapore is a runaway success story, a high-income economy with a gross national income of US$54,530 per capita, even then in 2017. Their citizens hold one of the most powerful passports in the world.

[@senseipanda2307]

Malaysia: that's it go out! Singapore:im gonna do what's called a pro gamer move

[@polarbear6479]

Bekad Baens. Come on lah, sow friendships not hatred, lets all get along

[@bruhz_089]

@@polarbear6479 no

[@faisalz8849]

@@BandenTCY as a Malaysian, I’m glad Singapore were booted out, it’s good for them and good for us. As a Malay, if Singapore were to maintain, Malaysia will lose it’s Malay identity, the malays will lose their majority, immigration will be more relaxed and the Malays will have zero chance of political rule, like in Singapore and we will be under the fingers of other people for the next 500 years. Yes Singapore may have more money, but I’d value independence more.

[@photastica]

@@BandenTCY I don’t think it is possible, Singapore just has so much opposition to the Malay Federation as well as Malay identity that Singapore does not embraced like Malays does in Malaysia. It is better for both since if they would have stayed, the Malay-related laws wanted to pass will keep getting block and they can’t ever decide on anything. Both of the countries are top of their region for development and quality of lives so it was a mutual beneficial.

[@mcyn9343]

@@BandenTCY Sejak bila Malaysia kick out Singapore? Kalau ikutkan Singapore yg keluar Malaysia..

[@tea-and-biscuits]

Factual error: "Malaysian Malaysia" was in fact the rallying cry of Lee Kuan Yew and others opposed to special privileges for Malays and other indigenous peoples of Malaysia, i.e. they wanted a "Malaysian Malaysia" (all races as equal citizens) rather than a "Malay Malaysia" (Malay supremacy). The video is correct that those advocating a "Malaysian Malaysia" formed the Malaysian Solidarity Convention (MSC), but wrong that the MSC was the dominant political power led by Tunku Abdul Rahman. In fact it was the opposite. Tunku Abdul Rahman - who was Prime Minister at the time - led the United Malay National Organisation (UMNO), the dominant political party, which advocated a Malay Malaysia. The MSC was opposed to this, advocating a Malaysian Malaysia.

[@pctan3312]

That's correct, Yi Ling. The Alliance Party (actually the coalition comprising UMNO, MCA & MIC) under Tunku took the decision to expel Singapore from the federation as he feared race riots which could not be controlled as the "Ultras" in UMNO wanted LKY's blood. LKY was advocating "Malaysian Malaysia" and doing away with Malay supremacy. Syed Hamid Albar and the other Ultra's kept insisting that Tunku arrest LKY. Finally, in order to maintain peace in both Malaysia and Singapore, Tunku took the decision to expel Singapore.

[@yidinghao3445]

I think the video confused "Malaysian" with "Malay"; "Malay" refers to the ethnic group, and "Malaysian" refers to all citizens of Malaysia. So the video thinks that "Malaysian Malaysia" means "Malaysia for (ethnic) Malaysians," when really it means "Malaysia for (all) Malaysians."

[@alphabettical1]

I hope he pins this post!

[@prometheus7387]

Well this is pretty true. But for people far away in the UK, Nigerians and South Africans are about the same. Same here too.

[@alphestanley7194]

Wasn't there another party who vouched for the Malay Malaya? Where all inhabitants of Malaya (this was pre 1964) regardless of race are Malay? It was a pretty interesting concept ngl

[@varianschirmer9375]

2:30 Throwing "Singapore" out the door. The "thud" was a nice touch.

[@sandeepjuneja9801]

I recommend reading Lee Kuan Yew’s 700+ page biography. As I understand it, it was made clear to him that Malaysia would proceed on a path towards Apartheid. He then decided that separation was essential as he couldn't accept this as the minorities would become second class citizens. This did happen when in the 70s when Malaysia passed the National Apartheid Act (NEP). Today Malaysia has first class citizens and second class citizens, the division is based on racial and religious grounds.

[@shrikanthpai6604]

Wow they have an official act named Apartheid

[@CosmosChill7649]

The native Malays were suppressed - part of British divide and rule policy. This was sought to be reversed by the Malaysians who wanted all, especially the natives to be given an equal opportunity. And was opposed ironically, by the "communists" under under LKY alongwith his legendary throttling of freedom of the press. For the sake of the true freedom of its native population, the Malays were forced to cut links with Singapore with its then US and Chinese friendly government. The issue of the native Malay suppression was at the heart of the issue, just as in Hitlers Germany

[@Dracsh]

There was a time, when people said that Singapore won't make it... but we did.

[@tanveerhasan2382]

Success is certain

[@asyrafsone9189]

There was a time when trouble seems too much for us to take...but we did.

[@superrknight1858]

American here, congrats on your success and here's hoping many more years successful years

[@hailyrizzo5428]

Stupid song

[@Syeles]

bruh that song

[@zeemer7040]

as an Indonesian: *I just hope both teams have fun*

[@ryotanada]

Actually Indonesia at the time weren't that happy on the idea that Malaysia got independent... What follows is a small war between the two sides that involved a bombing on an important SG building. It's complicated stuff, really.

[@FitraRahim]

And Now, Singaporean control almost all of Indonesia resources. No doubt.

[@SoulDuckling126]

@@FitraRahim can you link a proof of this, just curious

[@xiaoma4297]

@@FitraRahim what is this bullshit?

[@zulvan3880]

@@FitraRahim go back play ff lol

[@kakatuaa]

My family has members from both countries. Some of my older siblings were born in Malaysia and the younger ones born in Singapore. We were brought up to regard and to respect both nations as our country. The border means nothing to us.

[@ESCL2004]

That's amazing for your family. Do you guys hold a Malaysian or Singaporean passport, may I ask?

[@wizzyi3862]

Chinese were citizens of China. Tamils were citizens of India..simple facts. Malays don't have right to India land. Secretly they were relieved. Its not their island. Its Malay island that Tunku was stupid enough to give the chinese. The chinese migrants could not believe their luck..

[@luqhakim5711]

we need more people like you malaysia and singapore are basically like brothers.. hell, we're like twins in a way. Just brought up in different circumstances its sad to see both sides arguing endlessly when at the end of the day, we're still pretty much the same people, liking the same food and the same culture

[@kakatuaa]

@totalndeath everyone will lose...

[@joesama3282]

@@luqhakim5711 Yes nothing is truer than this statement, basically both are like two faces on the same coin, both has value under one use. Unfortunately tho, there will be some insecure people in the country that can't see pass their skin color or who is the superior race hence arguing endlessly to cope and feel good. Regardless I think there's no need to talk about Singapore way of governing, because their system work for them very well and despite having a land size of Klang Valley but they still thrive on global innovation and future technologies. Meanwhile Malaysian government really need to get their sh*t together

[@zacharyhirn4860]

I paused the video at the end in preparation for the next video, only to unpause it for a second so I could hear James Bissonette

[@wind0wel]

*Expected Comments:* Malaysia and Singapore along with other ASEAN people expressing support and solidarity with each other... *Actual Comment:* Malaysia vs Singapore 2.0

[@NormallyImKim]

Lol

[@morbidsearch]

Are you new to KZbin

[@wind0wel]

@@morbidsearch No dude, I've been here in this platform for about 7 years now.

[@alv8524]

@uuu Malaysia is racist to everyone

[@alv8524]

@uuu what kind of friend is that

[@thesnoworionshow4788]

The Tunku never expected SG to survive on its own and fully expected SG to come crawling back, which he would accept but on his own bumiputra terms. That probably why he conceded negotiations on all major amenities (like the water agreement and shipping navigation right etc) because he didn’t want to take any excuses that he caused SG’s failure. He never expected LKY to take SG to the heights it achieved and worse, never expected SG to eclipse MY the way it has done. Tunku may be considered one of MY’s best leaders but his underestimation of SG really tainted his legacy.

[@arx117]

Wrong, without him kicking Singapore. Malaysia won't have called to prayers. Singapore is racist against darker skin people

[@jaasvinjitsingh5407]

@@arx117 yourself is wrong. Malaysia is racist to darker skin people. SG has got a malay president and 30% of the cabinet is Indian. Where do you see this in Malaysia? PKP is also diverse with other races. Where is this in UMNO. Check your facts

[@jackieseeto3836]

@@arx117 I think u need to do more research on your side😅

[@captlanc]

@@arx117 Singapore prides herself on racial harmony. The truth is Malaysia racist towards anyone who’s not Malay.

[@abangmil2786]

when you talk about 'skin'... this is not about Malaya but all Asean regions...Myanmar, Thailand (in early WWII), Indonesia (till today), Philippines and all around other Asean country do not want to share the administration of their country with ethnic china. If you want, you have to change your skin to the country color and change your china name to the country name (native Asean custom). Thankfully now, though not all but more Asean countries are celebrating racial diversity. Thanks to Malaya because being the first to make way for an ethnic Chinese presence.

[@danielforget9311]

I enjoy your youtube videos, i watched most of them. Got one favor to ask, can you make your videos 30 seconds longer and talk slowly ? Thanks !!

[@warrenturner342]

I love the bit at the end dancing through gold bars 😂

[@Mortebianca]

*Standard History Matters episode:* It's 19something something and the Republic of Something would look like this. Ten years later and it would look like this (Smaller). But why? Well, first it was about politics. The leader of the nation wanted to annex the region *Said leader is shown with a sign saying "Soon", the enemy looks worried* But surprisingly No. Fastforward 10 years and the King decided to stop fighting. Cause he died *Death Noise* I hope you enjoyed this episode and thank you for watching, wixh extra thanks to our patreons for supporting our channel.

[@jamiengo2343]

That must be a little embarrassing lol, getting kicked out

[@SGT676]

But as he said it worked out for them

[@tengkualiff]

It worked out really well for us tho

[@jamiengo2343]

Karim Clarke true, but still. Initially really

[@SGT676]

@@jamiengo2343 yeah that is funny

[@Marc-.]

It's embarrassing that a country kicked out one of THE most important geopolitical location out of its territory....

[@yossarian6799]

I was 7 years old when I toured Singapore and Malaysia with my Grandparents in 1974. They hired a car and I remember Grandfather letting me adjust the radio and I tuned in a station playing Cliff Richard "Flying Machine." The food was all very delicious but the hot, sticky weather was unpleasant compared to the warm dry air back home and the air-con in our hotel didn't seem to cope with the weather and I didn't sleep well. We hired a tour guide in Malaysia but his name escapes me. If I remember correctly he was a university student and spoke perfect English, and called me by a name that he told me meant "little brother" or "sidekick" in Malay. He was also in a rock'n' roll band. I more vividly remember the flight back home to Johannesburg and the Air hostesses treating me like I was a VIP, one presenting me with a gift set of matchbox-like toy airport vehicles with the airline logo on them. The only real impression left in my young mind, aside from the hot and sticky weather, was that most people in Singapore and Malaysia seemed to be happy or smiling.

[@yeohthenghong]

During that period of Malaysia, we just survived one of the deadliest riot and learned an important lesson. the people were incredibly hopeful and greatful of what the future holds and no racism were being proppaganded to the masses by the politicians. Ask any boomers they will agree that was the golden period of Malaysia.

[@KamramBehzad]

Thanks. I had no idea.

[@houseofhermanns]

Malaysian Then: GET OUT OF MY FACE! Malaysian Now: *comes to Singapore to work* :3

[@daffa9488]

Well we Malaysians are glad that Singapore is out from Malaysia ya know

[@user-zi4qb5vi3k]

@@daffa9488 then why your ppl crawling back to earn sg paycheck? And begging for borders to be open so singaporeans can spend and feed u ppl.

[@daffa9488]

@@user-zi4qb5vi3k being glad of Singapore being out from Malaysia doesn't mean we're hating & boycotting you guys lol.

[@mcyn9343]

I think Singapore are left Malaysia...in 1965

[@faieziabubakar207]

@@user-zi4qb5vi3k lol beg 🤣🤣 singapore beg we keep sending and selling water with the cheap price from 1960's.. singapore scared and blocked us from completing segenting kera..every weekend johor was jam packed with singaporeans buying groceries cuz malaysia price was cheap 🤣🤣🤣 beg

[@randomvids10ful]

"Malaysian Malaysia" was actually Lee Kuan Yew's policy promoting equality amongst all the ethnic groups. Malaysian is a nationality, not an ethnic group. The policy you're referring to is the "bumiputera" (son of the soil) policy which favored ethnic Malays over other groups (in practice working like affirmative action in the US). Also UMNO (the ruling party at this time and for most of Malaysian history) never expressed desire to join Indonesia and the faction that wanted to join Indonesia was already ostricied at this point.

[@Vanalovan]

Did he confuse it with Malay Malaysia? I think that was the term Lee Kuan Yew used in his autobiography

[@hekele-ek7dp]

Nah UMNO lost at last election already in 2018

[@generelleeoliver2287]

Umno Back then was really Trying Hard Because The malaysia Economy,Only 2% Of Bumiputera own it and the rest are chinese and some westerners....

[@alexdyk9813]

True. The formation of Malaya Raya ( Great Malaya) was discussed before Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak joined the Federation (west Malaysia had already gained independence back then). That proposal was scrapped and escalated into a Indonesian invasion of Malaysia.

[@zasddsaf]

In fact Malaya wanted to join Indonesia upon the end of wwii but Indonesia ditched them and declared independence without them

[@RasheedKhan-he6xx]

This is an excellent channel however in this video there are some major errors as others have already pointed out in the comments. Anyone can make a mistake and that's fine, I'm just surprised the channel hasn't issued a correction.

[@Dante-ob5mh]

"Reluctantly declared independence" has got to be one of the best combination of words I've heard

[@jantschierschky3461]

My father was a seaman and told me about SG in the very early 60th was a very dangerous place. Drugs, prostitution, gambling, gang violence and racial wars. Once it became independent it changed so much. I think with few exceptions, has one man turned a country around and made it prosper so fast. Even today it is going strong, not being a true democracy, using some socialism, capitalism and strong leadership. Having a very diverse ethnic, religious, cultural population.

[@pickeljarsforhillary102]

Singapore. More like SingaRICH. I'll see myself out;.

[@CommanderCrocky]

*country humans meme*

[@ajipangestoe]

Fun fact Singa (Malay)means lion

[@monopalisa619]

Take you upvote and get out of here!

[@sorry6726]

@@ajipangestoe singh: lion, pore:place in Sanskrit

[@ajipangestoe]

@@sorry6726 Pore? I think is pura Original name /their native said Singapura (singa+pura) Anthem of its country is "Majulah Singapura" There is a city named Jayapura (located at Papua) it means victory city Jaya : victory, berjaya : success

[@ssc4933]

Succinct and insightful. 👍

[@fithri99]

Lee Kuan Yew wanted Malaysia to practice the idea of “Malaysian Malaysia”, a notion that believes every Malaysian is equal to each other and no race is superior to another race. Note that Malaysian is nationality whereby Malay is ethnicity. Parliament of Malaysia which was predominantly Malay at that time voted to kick Singapore out of Malaysia because they afraid their Malay privilege will be challenged.

[@kanzai12]

yes, this more accurate and still this day. Malays' political still play scare tactics within their own community. Sad reality, we should embrace more modern critical thinking without forgetting traditional norms.

[@delasoul2875]

@@kanzai12 what do you mean by scare tactics within their own community?

[@kanzai12]

@@delasoul2875 , previous gov lead by UMNO which main body for big party called BN used religious thing if opposition at that time (which currently present gov) rules this country will 'strip' Malay status Quo etc..

[@moostaq18]

mmm, but the privilege is in the constitution. The privilege ensure that the malay people (for hundreds of years been colonize) have rights to enjoy as the people of the land. The malays accept other ethnics to live n prosper with the malays . just that the malays have some advantages.

[@fithri99]

moostaq18 i don’t mind that, as long it abides the Declaration of Human Rights. When it against it, it no more a right, it becomes discrimination. Like how we practice racial quota towards education - although there’s no racial based education policy in the Fed. Constitution.

[@calibvr]

I love how Singapore has even more money now lol

[@jmgmarcus808]

Mythical Initial Rex What does having more money mean? The State of California can bankroll Singapore, not to mention it's an actual place people want to live. But, does that make the people better? Or happier? I'm from NYC and lived in both Malaysia and Singapore, and would never want to live in Singapore.

[@Peichen01]

jmgmarcus You need to explain why you’d pick Malaysia over Singapore. I live in New York and would pick Singapore over any East and Southeast Asian city any day.

[@jonnathan1869]

@@jmgmarcus808 ok why would would you pick Malaysia over Singapore tho? As a Malaysian, I'd rather live in Singapore

[@cocotaveras8975]

Mythical Initial Rex xD True 😂😂😂

[@raediaufar5003]

I would rather live in Malaysia as well, the living cost is not high and I also don't like to live in a big city

[@khinweepang]

I think you have the phrases "Malay" and "Malaysians" mixed up. Malay = the race of people indigenous to the Malaysian region, who predominantly practice Islam. Malaysia = the name of the country / federation that was established. Malaysians = anyone who is a citizen of Malaysia, whether they are racially Malay, Chinese, Indian, Caucasian, Vietnamese, etc, and regardless of language or religion. Malaysian politicians back then were pushing for "A Malay Malaysia", to basically give special benefits to the indigenous Malay people. Singaporean politicians on the other hand were pushing for "A MalaySIAN Malaysia", for equality amongst all Malaysians regardless of race, language or religion. The Malaysian politicians felt threatened as the Singapore politicians were gaining tremendous support in their meritocratic ideals. In the end, they chose to excise the whole state of Singapore just to keep their power.

[@hkia7893]

This is rather a simplistic take of the topic...

[@LoneWolf-zi7wn]

Thank you so much for these videos man. Bite sized history is something I need in my life.

[@MrChrist741]

In Malaysia our government made up a different history from this and being taught in school. They say because Singapore wants a republic and reject the idea of constitutional monarchy and they wanted to keep all their earning from their port for themselves rather than contributing it to the federation.

[@NewmaticKe]

LKY wanted a multiracial superpower Malaysia. Tungku wanted a little malay kampong all for themselves

[@MrChrist741]

@@NewmaticKe on the contrary it was not Tunku wish to do so but he was forced to. His predecessor, Tun Jaafar Onn the founder of UMNO share a similar view as LKY and Tunku. They all wanted a unite nation without any prejudice of race or background but was ousted by the Malays that favor supremacy of their own race. To avoid any conflicts and loss of support he had divide the 2 nation.

[@V.II.]

Singapore never wanted out. It was kicked out. Think your country's history lessons have been tweaked to favour a better outlook. Never just read what you learned from your country's own textbooks

[@MrChrist741]

@@V.II. don't know how to read it is? Or Singaporean English comprehension standard has been lowered?

[@eldoh3388]

@@V.II. that's exactly what he meant when he said "made up". He knows.

[@billrose2202]

I've spent loads of time in Malaysia and yet to be in Singapore. I do really like Malaysia but let's just say the govt policies toward the people could use some real adjustment. But now that's the govt. The people are great and friendly and love the cultural diversity and food. Give me a teh tarik or teh halia anytime :) As a travel destination Malaysia is well underrated.

[@explicit_207]

Fr lah weyh these guys think melayu people are racist in these comments and it breaks my heart :(

[@retuo1425]

@@explicit_207 its true tho most of them are racists but we can't say all of them are, just majority 💀 im born melayu can confirm

[@wizzyi3862]

Chinese were citizens of China. Tamils were citizens of India..simple facts. Malays don't have right to India land. Secretly they were relieved. Its not their island. Its Malay island that Tunku was stupid enough to give the chinese. The chinese migrants could not believe their luck..

[@marufhassan634]

Singapore - I want to stay in the family business and work with you. Malasiya - *NO. Get out of my house* Singapore - **Goes on to become richer than his entire family**

[@wizzyi3862]

Chinese were citizens of China. Tamils were citizens of India..simple facts. Malays don't have right to India land. Secretly they were relieved. Its not their island. Its Malay island that Tunku was stupid enough to give the chinese. The chinese migrants could not believe their luck..LKY shed crocodiles tears..

[@jacobinjacobin7867]

Malaysia: I'm gonna do what's called a pro gamer move Singapore: :o

[@joshuajackson4742]

Jacobin Jacobin Singapore is wealthier than the whole of Malaysia though 😭😂

[@syrialak101]

Joshua Jackson Cool.

[@evvec1490]

@Hernando Malinche it just gonna be like Venice problem with Italy goverment

[@TheSunMoon]

It's LKY who did the pro gamer move 😏

[@ALV694]

Malaysia after Singapore becomes rich : d'oh

[@Volkaer]

Malaysia kicking out Singapore went about as well for them as Russia selling Alaska XD

[@anitakoch3895]

Absolutely, glad u know about that. Absolutely stupid.

[@nogisonoko5409]

@@anitakoch3895 Singapore is basically a shitstorm at that time, the situation had gone way out of control.

[@edmundlubega9647]

At least the Russians were paid something

[@alexander9703]

Goodness me, yes. It's just like Alaska. Russia would probably have won the Cold War and have become one of the wealthiest countries on planet earth if it had just held on to Alaska

[@Volkaer]

@@alexander9703 Hmm... to be fair it could have also escalated the Cold War... You know, cuz the Russians would clearly hide all their "weapons of mass destruction" in Alaska XD

[@jiriwichern]

That 'Insert earth here' still cracks me up every time :P

[@yusofahmad50]

Does not matter how you put it. Kicked out , thrown out or whatever, it was truly a great blessing for Singapore to be out of Malaysia. Though small in size and small in numbers too, Singapore had thrived by leap and bound leaving her mothership so to speak way way behind in term of economy, developement and modernization. Bravo Singapore.

[@myczxr]

this channel shows me questions i never asked but always wanted the answer to.

[@wizzyi3862]

Chinese were citizens of China. Tamils were citizens of India..simple facts. Malays don't have right to India land. Secretly they were relieved. Its not their island. Its Malay island that Tunku was stupid enough to give the chinese. The chinese migrants could not believe their luck..

[@firepheonix1584]

Never thought you'd cover this topic, great job man

[@flawedhypothesis]

Make more videos. You seem to be good at it.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

The bit where Singapore is kicked out at 2:30 made me spit put my coffee. GOLD!

[@alexdyk9813]

Fun fact: Some famous Singaporean institutions have their Malaysian counterparts since they share the same the same origin. The most famous ones being National University of Singapore and Singapore Airlines.

[@blackpowderuser373]

Malaysia: Y E E T Singapore: *becomes a First World oasis and the most high-tech military in Southeast Asia* Malaysia: Hol up EDIT: That LKY bride tho

[@mathewkelly9968]

Australia enters the conversation

[@mathewkelly9968]

And Singapores military is mostly parked in Australia

[@luftwaffe9787]

@@mathewkelly9968 Australia is not in SE Asia

[@campkira]

it won't stop the country to be hyper inflated

[@Simba_LJ917]

1st SS PzDiv Remnants Australia is their own continent lmao. he is just saying Singapore is not a real sovereign nation of native peoples economy but same as Australia, just another stolen land in Malay territory composed of foreign migrants relying on British imperial powers. Maybe LKY sold his soul to the devil, hahaha, lmao.

[@-JA-]

Thank you.

[@dinghao3107]

Thank you for kicking us out. I cannot imagine or want to be part of Malaysia now

[@Nasengold]

Never have I seen such simple yet outstanding animations.

[@rationalfreak]

1:47 “Malaysian Malaysia” was actually the ideology of Lee and the PAP, not the Barisan and the Tunku. You are talking about ketuanan Melayu, or Malay supremacy.

[@ASADALI-wp3wv]

yeah many things are wrong in this video

[@PadecMaybeReal]

@@MrRea112 Malaysian Malaysia was the main reason why UMNO wanted to kick out Singapore and LKY lol.

[@ESCL2004]

Malaysia is where speaking up about our racism issues will get you a "go back to your country" and "if you don't like it here, just leave". Sincerely, someone who's been told to go back to China

[@silentsmurf]

Well, Malaysia has that in common with the US. Most likely other countries as well

[@wizzyi3862]

@@silentsmurf One thing you say of Trump. He is as smart as the Malaysians.

[@rageagainstthewashingmachi2877]

One of the biggest reasons for Britain losing hold of South East Asia was the Independence of British India. What was for centuries their stronghold in Asia was no longer under their control and this significantly diminished their power projection in Asia.

[@wizzyi3862]

And what about Japan who captured 80,000 British soldiers? Captured the governor of Singapore back to Manchuria prison? It was the Japanese who gave India their independence along with Indonesia,Burma, Vietnam, Phillipines...etc. It was all about guns and bombs my friend...and still

[@gaelicsmurf8742]

Man I love these videos. Super informative, excellent narration, funny animations and not interrupted 3 times per video by ads. Please never change, you're perfect as you are.