Singapore’s sudden independence on Aug 9,1965 shocked the nation - but Dr Goh Keng Swee’s “Albatross File” shows the split had been taking shape for months. Newly released oral history interviews with key figures, including Singapore’s first Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew, give an intimate look on what unfolded behind the scenes.

Producers Peh Yuxin and Clarisse Goh speak with the Ministry of Digital Development and Information Senior Adviser Janadas Devan to trace the political pressures and turning points that led to separation - all to tackle the big question: Was Singapore pushed out, or did it choose to leave?

Singapore&rsquo;s sudden independence on Aug 9,1965 shocked the nation - but Dr Goh Keng Swee&rsquo;s &ldquo;Albatross File&rdquo; shows the split had been taking shape for months. Newly released oral history interviews with key figures, including Singapore&rsquo;s first Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew, give an intimate look on what unfolded behind the scenes.
Producers Peh Yuxin and Clarisse Goh speak with the Ministry of Digital Development and Information Senior Adviser Janadas Devan to trace the political pressures and turning points that led to separation - all to tackle the big question: Was Singapore pushed out, or did it choose to leave?

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