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Chapter 9:How did Singapore maintain its independence after 1965? /…

- - - - Saboteurs bombed public places to create panic and disrupt life
        
        In 10 March 1965, the bombing of the Macdonald House caused 3 deaths and 33 injuries
  - - - The Malayan Communist Party divided into several smaller groups and possessed weapons like pistols and grenades
        
        They caused acts of violence such as
        
        The murder of a 7 year old girl in 1970
        
        The bomb explosion at Katong in 1974
  - - - 4 men armed with SMGs (sub-machine guns) and explosives attacked oil tanks at Pulau Bukom
        
        They tried to escape by
        
        hijacking the Laju ferry and taking the crew onboard hostage
        
        Negotiating a flight for them to Kuwait
  - - - The country split into two in 1954, ( Communist North vs Non-Communist South)
        
        Singapore feared the domino effect and feared that they would fall under communist control as communist elements were still present in Singapore throughout this duration.
  - - - However, approximately 90 000 British soldiers were lost during World War 2. Furthermore, 50 000, British soldiers were posted in region for defence against Konfrontasi. The British needed to shift their priorities as they needed to rebuild economy back home
        
        Thus, the British announced that they would be withdrawing their military troops in 1971. By 1974, majority of the British military troops had withdrawn from Singapore. In 1976, the British had completely withdrawn from Singapore.
        
        (Impact) With little manpower and resources, Singapore would be an easy target to attack as it only had 2 battalions of 50 officers with a thousand man each
        
        Deterrence
        
        Strategy 1: National service
        
        (Why was NS needed?) Thus, Singapore needed a strong defence force to ensure security and stability so they introduced National Service
        
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        Strategy 2: Establishing a home-grown industry
        
        (Why was this strategy needed?) Equipment the SAF inherited from the British were outdated and inadequate
        
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        Strategy 3: Military cooperation
        
        Military cooperation was necessary to enhance the security of the region where Singapore was located. It was also necessary so that other countries would allow the SIngapore Armed Forces to buy equipment, train and learn from other experienced armies
        
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- - - - Lee Kuan Yew made his first visit to China in 1976 to engage the Chinese leaders
        
        Singapore even tried to improve its ties with Indonesia after Konfrontasi
        
        These strong relationships Singapore built with governments and defence forces allowed the rest of the world to recognize Singapore as a friend or ally
        
        Having good relationships with other countries ensured that other countries would not want to attack Singapore and helped protect our sovereignty
  - - - Singapore also became a founding member of (ASEAN))Association of South East Asia Nations, set up to promote economic growth, social progress and cultural development and to maintain peace in South East Asia (SEA)
        
        This allowed Singapore to be recognized for its independence and its importance in the world so that other countries would not want to attack Singapore
        
        Cooperation with other countries enhances our multilateral relations, countries would not want to attack Singapore to protect their mutual interests such as trade so our safety is more secured.