Separation and Independence · 1963–1965

9 August 1965

Pupils learn about the emotional day when Singapore became an independent nation.

Key Questions

  1. 1What happened on 9 August 1965?
  2. 2How did Lee Kuan Yew react during his televised press conference?
  3. 3Why is this date important to all Singaporeans?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Merger and Separation - P5
Level: Primary 5
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: Separation and Independence
Period: 1963–1965

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